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An Exhibitionist's Delight

Jennifer Swann
A self-proclaimed pervert with a Ph.D, Dixie De La Tour combined her passions for sex and stories by launching the monthly series Bawdy Storytelling, first in her native San Francisco and now in its new L.A. home at the Silver Lake flamenco bar El Cid. The raunchiest show you'll ever......
From left to right: Allison Wolfe

Alice Bag and Friends Perform a Pussy Riot Tribute at L.A. Zine Fest

Jennifer Swann
Yesterday's jam-packed L.A. Zine Fest ended with an ode to punk and riot grrrl music, via a panel featuring L.A. punk legend Alice Bag, former Bratmobile front woman Allison Wolfe and musician, filmmaker and Weekly scribe Drew Denny. See also: Henry Rollins on Alice Bag's punk legacy The multi-generational trio......
Cafecito Organico in Burbank; Credit: Photo: Cafecito Organico

Now Open: Cafecito Organico in Burbank

Jennifer Swann
It's not too often that a locally-owned, independent coffee roaster manages to take over a space formerly inhabited by a giant corporate franchise, but such was the case when L.A.-based Cafecito Organico opened up its sixth Southern California location Thursday in what used to be a Starbucks in Burbank. Located......
Chinatown; Credit: Photo: ctaylor photography

What to Eat and Drink at This Weekend's Chinatown Festival

Jennifer Swann
Chinese New Year officially began last Sunday, and the Year of the Snake promises change, contemplation, preparation, and perhaps most importantly, lots of good beer. That is, of course, if you're planning to spend this traditional time of reflection with a pint (or two, or three -- what the heck,......