Arts + Entertainment
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If Age Is Just a Number, I’m Glad Mine Isn’t Up
On turning 75, a faith milestone, and what it means to grow old in the town you love
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His Town, His Records, His Rules
Steady Beat’s Luis Correa has been a DJ, a label owner, a promoter, and a survivor of the Napster apocalypse. Opening a record store in San Pedro was the only thing left to do
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Painting Childhood With Power and Grace
Los Angeles–based artist Floyd Strickland creates evocative figurative works that center Black and Brown youth, blending memory, identity, and hope
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The San Pedro Bookshelf
No need to use Google to look up San Pedro authors and literature
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Discovering LA’s Art Scene
Jim Murray’s weekly gallery field trips open doors to museums, neighborhoods, and new ways of seeing art
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Making Los Angeles, One Story at a Time
Glenn Gritzner brings decades of public affairs experience to LA Times Studios’ popular podcast
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Dickens’ Classic Lights the Way
The annual reading of ‘A Christmas Carol’ returns, reminding us of generosity, second chances, and the importance of helping neighbors facing food insecurity
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Misty’s Final Bow
In a triumphant and emotional farewell, Misty Copeland looks back on her 25-year ABT journey—and the San Pedro roots that continue to guide her forward
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Keeper of Wonders
Blending film-world fantasy with old-world artifacts, Thomas Monauni’s Wunderkammer transforms a San Pedro warehouse into a world of imagination
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Murals, Movement, and Meaning
San Pedro’s First Thursday ArtWalk celebrates 28 years with a guided trolley tour of the city’s public murals
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Crosswalks with a Story
San Pedro’s new artist-designed crosswalks blend beauty, safety, and heritage—starting with Lua Kobayashi’s tribute to Terminal Island’s fishing legacy
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A Solo Vision with Collective Impact
Artist and gallerist Peter Scherrer brings fresh energy—and a bold mission—to San Pedro’s art scene with solo.
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From the Docks to Deliverance
Ed Storti gave up longshoring to fight addiction—starting with his own
