Michele StuevenPresented in partnership with Fallout publisher Bethesda Softworks and developer Bethesda Game Studios, the National Atomic Testing Museum announced its newest exhibit, “World of Fallout,” is now open.
Pegged to season two of the hit series, which debuts on Wednesday, Dec. 17, on Amazon Prime Video, the installation is a collection of objects associated with the game and the show. A compact yet powerful display illustrates the connections between real-world nuclear history and the imaginative storytelling of the video game’s universe.
First introduced in 1997, the franchise’s lore includes its famed Vaults, Vault Boy mascot, and depiction of a post-apocalyptic Wasteland, which has left a lasting imprint on pop culture.
Through carefully selected objects and interpretive displays, the new exhibit bridges fact and fiction. Highlights include screen-worn Vault suits and memorabilia alongside graphic panels that explore the recurring elements of the Fallout franchise, along with key Cold War themes.
Chris Wessling for National Atomic Testing Museum
The Venice Winter Fest returns on Saturday, Nov. 22, transforming Venice Boulevard into a classic California-style winter block party. Each year, more than 20,000 Angelenos come together to celebrate community, creativity, and the Venice vibe.
Powered by an incredible lineup of partners, including Waymo, KONA, Hendrick’s Gin, Milagro Tequila, Parks Project, The Ryl Co., Pause Studio, Everyday Dose, Happy Products, Polar Beverages, Sailor Jerry, Mr Black Coffee Liqueur, Halfday Tea, Luna Nueva Tequila, and Eaze California, more than 300 local creators, designers, and artists will shop worthy gift ideas. There will be live music, a lineup of food trucks, and The Gym Venice will be hosting free fitness classes all day on the Health & Wellness Stage. Venice Paparazzi has created a free photo booth space for families to snap photos with Santa.
HIT Living Foundation’s 2nd Annual Winter Holiday Market, a free, dog-friendly immersive holiday experience designed for pets and their people will take place at Santa Monica Brew Works on Sunday, Nov. 23 from 12 p.m. to –3 p.m., the brewery will be transformed into into a winter wonderland for dogs, complete with photo ops with Santa, a ball pit for pups, Insta-worthy giant nutcracker displays, and pup cups and cookie bar for dogs.
MODERNBEAST will have fancy dog accessories, Joya Dog Diamonds will bring bedazzled dog jewels, and there’ll be a holiday bouquet-making station, beer tastings from Santa Monica Brew Works, and dogs available for adoption.
Entrance to the event is free, and every purchase through the market vendors directly supports HIT Living Foundation, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit founded by Heather Crowe.
Courtesy HIT Living Foundation
The 2025 edition of of GramFest takes place at the Blak Box Theater in Joshua tree on Saturday, Nov.22 from 3 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Performers include -Sin City All Stars, Jonny Kaplan & Friends featuring Miranda Lee Richards, Rick Parker, Christopher Thorn, The Doohickeys, Chris Laterzo and Buffalo Robe, The Prickly Pair from Nashville, Bob Woodruff, Teddy Quinn’s The Paredoliacs, Paul Inman’s Delivery, Brad Byrd, Lisa Lynn and the Broken Hallelujahs and Joe City & Urban Desert Cabaret.
Founded in the 1990s by musician Jon McKinney, GramFest began as a grassroots celebration of Gram Parsons, the artist who spent much time in Joshua Tree and helped forge a fusion of rock, folk, soul, and country. He died there in 1973 at the age of 26. Over the years, the festival became a tradition in Joshua Tree, drawing fans from across the country.
Stranger Things (Courtesy Netflix)