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August 14, 7:14 pm

LFTA brings Latino culture, community into the spotlight through film, theater

The Latine Film and Theater Association is uplifting Latino voices on stage and onscreen. LFTA is a student club focused on increasing Latino representation in theater and film by producing various short films and stage productions throughout the school year, said theater co-chair Sammy Andrade-Mayen. Read more...

Photo: The full cast and crew from Night of Cultura 2026 is pictured. LFTA is a student club focused on increasing Latino representation in theater and film by producing various short films and stage productions. (Courtesy of LFTA)

Arts, Film & TV

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August 14, 10:47 am

More than a movie: The Bruin Theater’s reopening sparks community in Westwood

The walk to the theater. The glow of the marquee. The hum of a crowd. These were all part of a moviegoing ritual for generations of UCLA students until two years ago. Read more...

Photo: Illustrations of moviegoing-related objects such as popcorn are placed across the sky above the Bruin Theater. The theater is set to reopen in October after a two-year wait. (Daily Bruin file photo. Illustration by Tess Vo/Daily Bruin staff)

Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle, Music

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August 13, 8:42 pm

Second Take: Outside Lands attendees don’t have to sacrifice fashion, individuality for warmth

There was an Empire of the Sun at Outside Lands – but not much sunlight. On Sunday, Golden Gate Park cycled through classic San Francisco summer conditions: clouds, intermittent sunshine and temperatures lingering above 60 degrees before the evening chill settled in. Read more...

Photo: Outside Lands attendees gather on Polo Field near the Lands End stage. The sold-out music festival kicked off Friday. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Arts, Arts Columns, Music

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August 13, 7:37 pm

Concert review: RÜFÜS DU SOL creates an electric atmosphere at ‘Inhale / Exhale World Tour’

RÜFÜS DU SOL makes a convincing case: “Music is Better.” The Australian alternative dance band kicked off its third Los Angeles show at Kia Forum on Tuesday night for its North America 2026 tour. Read more...

Photo: James Hunt, the drummer of RÜFÜS DU SOL, smiles at the audience behind his drum set. The Australian alternative dance band performed its third Los Angeles show for its North America 2026 tour at Kia Forum on Tuesday night. (Courtesy of Timothy Norris)

Arts, Music

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August 10, 5:22 pm

Outside Lands 2026: Balu Brigada, JADE, Mariah the Scientist fascinate fans at festival finale

SAN FRANCISCO – Sunday cued Outside Lands’ final encore. The music festival wrapped its three-day run with performances spanning pop, R&B and rock as Golden Gate Park remained a mini-city in motion. Read more...

Photo: Henry Beasley crouches onstage while holding an electric guitar. Beasley is a member of the New Zealand indie rock band Balu Brigada. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Arts, Music

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August 10, 2:09 pm

Mariah the Scientist brings hearts together on Outside Lands final day

SAN FRANCISCO – Mariah the Scientist serenaded San Francisco in shades of pink. The Billboard Hot 100-charting artist returned to Outside Lands after three years to help round out the final day of the music festival. Read more...

Photo: Mariah the Scientist holds a microphone as she raises her hand in the air. The singer-songwriter performed songs off her latest album and older hits when she returned to Outside Lands on Sunday. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Arts, Music

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August 9, 4:12 pm

Q&A: Faouzia talks ‘FILM NOIR’ era, onstage world-building

SAN FRANCISCO — For lovers of world-building, Faouzia proves fatal. The Moroccan-Canadian artist released “FILM NOIR (fin)” – an extended version of her 2025 debut album – in June, which draws from the genre’s moody atmosphere. Read more...

Photo: Faouzia poses on the cover of “FILM NOIR,” released Nov. 7, 2025. The Moroccan-Canadian artist performed Friday on the Lands End stage to kick off the first day of Outside Lands. (Courtesy of Alanna Durkee)


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