Saturday, May 10

‘Africa to the World’: First annual AfroFusion Festival celebrates Africa Day

This post was updated May 23 at 8:45 p.m. Traditional African beats and bites are coming to Westwood with the first annual AfroFusion Festival. AfroFusion Festival will take place Saturday and feature vendors, performers and food from dozens of African countries. Read more...

Photo: Housed in Bunche Hall, the African Studies Center is currenty celebrating its 65th anniversary. Organized by the Black Graduate Students Association, the inaugural AfroFusion Festival will take place Saturday in celebration of Africa Day. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin)




Restaurant review: Despite a few pricey pitfalls, Pret A Manger is Westwood’s new go-to

This post was updated June 5 at 8:41 a.m. Pret’s grab-and-go style cafe will prompt many students to grab-and-stay. Pret A Manger opened its doors in Westwood on May 11, marking the second location of the British chain on the West Coast. Read more...

Photo: Customers are lined up to purchase different food and drinks at Pret A Manger. The Britain-based cafe and sandwich shop recently opened its doors in Westwood. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin)


Winner Takes All: 2024 Met Gala attendees nail the ‘Garden of Time’ theme, stun in memorable looks

This post was updated May 14 at 8:21 p.m. The 2024 Met Gala allowed celebrities to embark on a journey once upon a dream. Returning to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, fashion’s most glamorous fundraiser was in full bloom last Monday. Read more...

Photo: The Metropolitan Museum of Art is pictured. The 2024 Met Gala, which adopted the dress code “The Garden of Time” was held at the famous museum last Monday. (Courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art)


Restaurant review: The Poke Co. & Wings provides diverse, accessible option for Bruins

This post was updated May 12 at 8:13 p.m. The Poke Co. & Wings is proving that opposites do attract. Located in the same vicinity as Trader Joe’s and Ministry of Coffee, the restaurant opened April 5. Read more...

Photo: The beige exterior of The Poke Co. & Wings is pictured. The new restaurant in Westwood opened earlier this month. (Myka Fromm/Photo editor)


LA Times Festival of Books 2024: Day 2 showcases hidden histories, fantasy fiction

Book aficionados gathered for a weekend of literary immersion. Reading enthusiasts crowded the University of Southern California on Sunday for the annual LA Times Festival of Books. Read more...

Photo: A number of cookbooks are displayed on a navy blue surface. The 29th annual LA Times Festival of Books was held at the University of Southern California on Saturday and Sunday. (Daily Bruin file photo)



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