Liz Ohanesian

The Magic Castle in Hollywood.; Credit: Star Foreman

10 Weird L.A. Places Everyone Should Visit Once (VIDEO)

Liz Ohanesian
What's weird in Los Angeles? For some, the answer might be "everything." Maybe there's some truth to that. Our obsession with alternate driving routes became fodder for Saturday Night Live and celebrity scandals are amongst our chief gifts to the world. Still, things that might seem bizarre to tourists, like......
The BoneYard is an off-leash dog park in Culver City; Credit: Liz Ohanesian

10 Dog-Friendly L.A. Hangouts

Liz Ohanesian
Need to get out of the house, but don't want to leave your best friend behind? Don't worry — there's no shortage of dog-friendly establishments in the Los Angeles area. The spacious, off-leash parks around town are just the start of the fun. These days, you can take your dog......
Credit: © Justin McIvor/Stock Pot Images - Shake it! A skateboarder takes flight near a tree-sized weed plant.

Marijuana Stock Photography Is No Longer Just Sexy Nurses

Liz Ohanesian
Without prompting, Ophelia Chong mentions that she is "not related to Tommy." It's something she points out often — "not related to Tommy" is in her email signature— because it's a question that she is frequently asked. "Maybe we came, somewhere way back, from the same village, but no," she......
This isn't as much fun as it used to be.; Credit: Simon Collison via Flickr

Why I've Fallen Out of Love With Shopping for Vinyl

Liz Ohanesian
It only took a couple minutes in the record shop to realize that I didn't belong there. A quick flip through a small section marked "Punk/New Wave" revealed records that were too pricey and too common to be must-haves. I made my exit and walked down Melrose Avenue feeling as......
A Lego window display at Tom's Toys in Montrose; Credit: Liz Ohanesian

10 Amazing L.A. Toy Stores for Kids and Grownups

Liz Ohanesian
A good toy store can make even the grouchiest adult's eyes light up with wonder. Take this writer for example. While making visits to the 10 stores on this list, I got aggravated with fellow Metro riders, spent too much time in traffic and walked much more than I should......
AMF Beverly Lanes; Credit: Liz Ohanesian

10 L.A. Arcades Worth Your Quarters

Liz Ohanesian
In the three years since L.A. Weekly's last arcade roundup, the IRL gaming landscape in L.A. has changed. Former favorites like fighting-game hot spot Family Fun Arcade in Granada Hills and Little Tokyo's Japan Arcade have since closed, and Super Arcade is in the midst of moving to a new......
The line outside an Incognito event at King King; Credit: Chris Soltis

Hollywood Club King King to Close Its Doors in January

Liz Ohanesian
Hollywood venue King King, long established as a go-to spot for L.A. househeads, is closing its doors, at least for now. The venue is set to shutter on Jan. 31, 2016. Word broke via a post from DJ/promoter Adam Auburn, who throws his Soul & Tonic parties at the venue......