Saturday, April 25

Coachella 2026 review: Day 3’s artists amaze audiences through vocals, visuals, vibrance

This post was updated April 21 at 8:41 p.m. Weekend two of Coachella is over, but the buzz is still holding on. After two weekends’ worth of music, the Empire Polo Club hosted its last day of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival. Read more...

Photo: A crowd with their flashlights on is pictured, with Dedo Vabo’s art piece “Network Operations” in the background. Day three of Coachella brought energetic sets to the Empire Polo Club. (Courtesy of Coachella and Gabriella Hughes)


LA Times Festival of Books sees packed crowds peruse vendor stands, celebrity panels

From speakers to signings, bibliophiles were booked solid this Saturday. This weekend, the Los Angeles Times hosted the Festival of Books at the University of Southern California. Read more...

Photo: A sign reads, “Los Angeles Times Festival of Books.” The LA Times’ event featured celebrity and author speaker panels, book signings and numerous stands selling books, trinkets and clothes across age groups and genres. (Bettina Wu/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Coachella 2026 review: Day 2 dazzles with surprise guests, closes out with Justin Bieber’s timeless hits

This post was updated April 21 at 8:37 p.m. Music fans will “drop dead” at the special guests from Saturday’s performances at Coachella. The Indio, California, music festival returned for day two with its iconic sweltering heat and star-studded lineup. Read more...

Photo: Shown is a picture of some of the festival’s art installations, including Sabine Marcelis’s “Maze” and “Starry Eye” by Kyriakos Chatziparaskevas. Coachella’s second day was characterized by multiple performers bringing surprise guests on stage. (Courtesy of Coachella and Lance Gerber)



Video game review: ‘Crimson Desert’ brings massive map, immersive open-world exploration

This post was updated April 20 at 4:33 p.m. Students seeking a respite from their studies can find adventure, intense combat and cozy vibes in Pearl Abyss’ newest roleplaying game, “Crimson Desert.” Pearl Abyss is a major developer in the massive multiplayer online gaming sphere, with their widely known title “Black Desert Online.” The developer has released what game critics and major gaming news outlets have considered as a potential contender for game of the year at The Game Awards this year. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is Pearl Abyss’ latest video game, “Crimson Desert.” With one of the largest open world sandbox maps, “Crimson Desert” offers players the ability to explore the game for hours on end. (Courtesy of Pearl Abyss)


Coachella 2026 review: Friday night features stunning vocals, elaborate set designs

This post was updated April 19 at 8:44 p.m. Friday night gave Coachella attendees a “Taste” of what’s in store for them this weekend. The second weekend of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival began Friday. Read more...

Photo: Shown is the Coachella ferris wheel in a crowd of people. Festival goers were in attendance for the second weekend of the music festival. (Courtesy of Calder Wilson)


Sara Porkalob’s ‘Dragon Mama’ compels audiences, falls short of predecessor

This post was updated April 16 at 8:55 p.m. The next generation in the “Dragon Cycle” is lighting up the stage. Sara Porkalob’s solo show “Dragon Mama” – directed by Andrew Russell – is the second in a matrilineal trilogy based on the star’s family following “Dragon Lady” and preceding the in-development “Dragon Baby.” “Dragon Mama” made its Los Angeles premiere March 4 and will play at the Geffen Playhouse through April 26. Read more...

Photo: Beneath spotlights, actress Sara Porkalob is pictured mid-performance with blue and pink lights illuminating the panel behind her. The show “Dragon Mama,” directed by Andrew Russell, is the second chapter in Porkalob’s familial trilogy, the “Dragon Cycle.” (Courtesy of Jeff Lorch)