Tuesday, May 20

Show to promote sexuality, educate students through skits, songs

UCLA Sex Squad members will dance, sing and roll condoms on foam fingers in their upcoming show “ForePLAY.” The undergraduate sexual health performance group will debut a set of educational skits in its show “ForePLAY” in Kaufman Hall on Wednesday. Read more...

Photo: Members of the UCLA Sex Squad will use humor, dance and song to talk about sexual health for their upcoming show “ForePLAY.” The musical number “Condón Puesto” will demonstrate how to put on condoms in preparation for safe sex. (Chengcheng Zhang/Daily Bruin)


Restaurant review: Crumbs & Whiskers cafe will have you purring in delight

Crumbs & Whiskers is a cat lover’s heaven. The quaint little cafe, located on Melrose Avenue, lies along a strip of trendy restaurants, designer clothing stores and furniture shops. Read more...

Photo: Crumbs & Whiskers, a cat cafe located on Melrose Avenue, offers customers the opportunity to play with cats while enjoying all the typical coffee shop fare. Though expensive, the Crumbs & Whiskers experience is ultimately a fulfilling experience. (Amy Dixon/Assistant Photo editor)



Angelenos escape daily grind, filter into CoffeeCon LA this weekend

Excitement brewed for javaphiles this weekend. Caffeine lovers came together Saturday and Sunday for CoffeeCon LA 2018 at The Reef in Downtown Los Angeles. Curated for coffee connoisseurs and recent enthusiasts alike, the event hosted approximately 50 vendors of coffee and coffee-related products, as well as special presentations and master classes on topics such as latte art. Read more...

Photo: Visitors to CoffeeCon LA could sample different coffee blends at various stalls hosted by both for-profit and not-for-profit companies. Coffee experts also gave talks and taught masterclasses on topics ranging from distinguishing coffee flavors to making latte art. (Hannah Burnett/Assistant Photo editor)



Artisanal shop’s offerings worlds away from typical vegan cheese

Vegan cheese gets a bad rap and, in many cases, deservedly so. Many vegans get their cheesy fix from Daiya brand vegan cheese, which is by no means the most pleasing option, with its oddly gelatinous mouthfeel and off-putting sour scent. Read more...

Photo: Vromage, a small artisan cheese shop in West Hollywood offers a wide range of vegan, nut milk-based cheeses, such as mozzarella, ricotta and Gorgonzola. The cheeses have a creamy texture that surpasses that of popular brands like Daiya and Vegan Gourmet Shreds. (Mia Kayser/Daily Bruin)


Lessons in Laughter: Improv Sessions allow novices to hone skills in supportive environment

Every encounter I experience in life becomes an act of improvisation. I often begin sentences without having any idea of how to come to a conclusion, but as soon as a stage and an audience are involved, the task understandably becomes more daunting. Read more...

Photo: The Improv Sessions on Wednesday began with group performances that incorporated the audience’s experience into the ensuing skits. The groups were formed from names that were randomly drawn out of a hat. (Daniel Miller/Daily Bruin)



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