Thursday, October 22

Arts

Arts, Theater & Fine Arts

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October 15, 3:20 pm

This UCLA alumnus is making art you’ve never seen before – including life-size dolls

This post was updated Oct. 15 at 8:43 p.m. A UCLA alumnus is building her own personal art genre. Brenda Barrios graduated from UCLA in 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in art and graduated from the Yale School of Art with a master of fine arts in 2025. Read more...

Photo: Los Angeles artist Brenda Barrios sits beside a life-size sculpture doll. With experience in multiple art forms, the UCLA alumus said she mixes performance with sculpture to represent different facets of her identity. (Courtesy of Pat Garcia and Davion Alston)

Arts, Film & TV

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October 14, 8:48 pm

Film and Photography Society at UCLA brings community to the screen

Hollywood may be known as cutthroat, but at UCLA, a student club is rolling out the red carpet for everyone. The Film and Photography Society at UCLA offers hands-on experience to creatives, making three short films, one photoshoot and two other media projects per quarter, said Mali Szerwo, FPS’s director of external affairs. Read more...

Photo: (Christine Rodriguez/Daily Bruin staff)

Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle

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October 14, 6:19 pm

Restaurant Review: 26 Pho Cafe brings fresh Vietnamese flavors to Westwood

Westwood’s pho drought has ended at last. 26 Pho Cafe, a Vietnamese restaurant with locations in Pasadena as well as Vancouver and White Rock in Canada, opened in Westwood on Oct. Read more...

Photo: The egg rolls from 26 Pho Cafe come with fresh lettuce, pickled carrots and radish and nước chấm. The new restaurant is located on Glendon Avenue across from Trader Joe’s. (Amelia Chief/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Arts, Film & TV, Lifestyle, Theater & Fine Arts

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October 13, 1:03 pm

Inspired by UCLA Nashaa, Liz Vastola stitches culture into ‘Best of the Best’

This post was updated Oct. 13 at 8:37 p.m. In Netflix’s “Best of the Best,” every turn on the dance floor sends sparkles across the lehengas designed by Liz Vastola. Read more...

Photo: Dancers from the new coming-of-age dance comedy “Best of The Best,” written by Hasan Minhaj and Prashanth Venkataramanujam, are pictured in costume designer Liz Vastola’s work. The film follows best friends Maya and Anjali as they attempt to join a collegiate Bollywood dance team at UCLA. (Courtesy of IMDb)

Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle

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October 12, 8:58 pm

Restaurant Review: Looking for a place to study and in need of Yemeni coffee? Check out Sana’a Cafe

This post was updated Oct. 13 at 8:55 p.m. With cardamom-infused coffee and Biscoff lattes, Sana’a Cafe gives Westwood’s coffee scene a welcome dose of variety. Read more...

Photo: Coffee and tea pots sit atop the display case at Sana’a Cafe. The Yemeni coffee shop soft opened in Westwood on Oct. 5 but has a grand opening scheduled for Oct. 15. (Zayna Ansari/Daily Bruin)

Arts, Arts Columns, Music

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October 12, 6:34 pm

Concert Review: Empire of the Sun’s ethereal performance lights up Hollywood Bowl

This post was updated Oct. 13 at 11:50 a.m. Empire of the Sun’s vibrant visuals and sonic soundscapes came bursting out of the Hollywood Bowl, unearthing the band’s vision of the afterlife for the audience. Read more...

Photo: Empire of the Sun performs at the Hollywood Bowl in 2015. The Australian synth-pop band returned to the Los Angeles venue and delivered a 90-minute set Thursday, featuring songs such as “Changes” and “Alive.” (Daily Bruin file photo)

Arts, Theater & Fine Arts

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October 11, 11:12 pm

Salsa Society at UCLA transforms dance floor into space for connection, community

Class isn’t the only place where Bruins are breaking a sweat. The Salsa Society at UCLA is a social dance club that teaches beginners the basics of salsa and bachata and hosts community events. Read more...

Photo: Members of the Salsa Society at UCLA gather around Bruin Plaza. The group meets every Wednesday at 8 p.m. for an hour of guided instruction, followed by an hour of socialization. (Aiden Martinez/Daily Bruin)


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