JOIN US: KCRW’s Dodgers vs. Yankees Watch Party

It’s baseball season! Get into the Dodgers-state-of-mind and come hang out to watch them rehash their World Series rivalry against the Yankees! Will Aaron Judge keep his eye on the ball this time? 👀  ⚾️  👀  It’s free to attend, and all going down at Brain Dead Studios’ historic Fairfax location on Sunday, June 1st at 4 PM — get geared up to party, connect with fellow fans, cheer, shout, drink, eat, and be merry. Cozy theater seats, the game on the big screen, beers & burritos… what more could you ask for?

SEE: Santa Ynez Chumash Museum

The long-overdue Santa Ynez Chumash Museum and Cultural Center opened this month, and it’s a sight to behold. The opening marks the beginning of a collaborative era that the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians hopes will inspire, teach, and connect all to their culture for generations to come. The permanent exhibition offers a rich exploration of the Chumash way of life, from the deep connection to the land and sea to the remarkable technological innovations and enduring cultural heritage.

MAKE: Abuelita Milk Chocolate Brownies

This brownie recipe calls for a vinegar-based hot sauce… yes, you read that correctly. If for no other reason than sheer curiosity, make these Abuelita brownies from author Nicole Rucker, who named them after the iconic Mexican Hot Chocolate brand that became popular in the 1990s. The original hot sauce used was Zab’s Datil Pepper Hot Sauce, but you can use any vinegar hot sauce you’ve got in the fridge.

GO: KCRW Presents Rain Parade Triptides at Zebulon

Rain Parade — the acclaimed neo-psychedelic band that gained notoriety as part of LA’s fabled Paisley Underground music scene in the early 1980s — combine hypnotic-melodic songwriting and ‘60s-inspired instrumentation with ‘70s punk influences and a darker lyrical approach. In the last two years, they’ve released a new LP Last Rays of a Dying Sun, and a new EP Last Stop on the Underground. Join KCRW presents at Zebulon to hear their iconic sounds.

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The Phoenician Scheme: In Theaters Everywhere June 6th

From writer/director Wes Anderson comes The Phoenician Scheme, the story of a family and a family business, starring Benicio del Toro as Zsa-zsa Korda, one of the richest men in Europe; Mia Threapleton as Liesl, his daughter/a nun; and Michael Cera as Bjorn, their tutor. 

The amazing ensemble cast also features Riz Ahmed, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Mathieu Amalric, Jeffrey Wright, and Scarlett Johansson; plus Richard Ayoade as a helpful freedom fighter, Benedict Cumberbatch as Zsa-zsa's mysterious half-brother Nubar, Rupert Friend as the shadowy agent "Excalibur", and Hope Davis as Liesl's Mother Superior.

An official selection of Cannes Film Festival, The Phoenician Scheme is in select theaters in New York & Los Angeles this Friday, everywhere June 6th.

EXPLORE: Angels Gate Park and Historical Coast

Head over to Angels Gate Park in San Pedro to hike and explore the historical coast. There are a plethora of sites and sights to discover and see: WWII military batteries and bunkers, the Fort MacArther Museum, the Korean Friendship Bell, and the Point Fermin Lighthouse along the coast, just to name a few. Make a day out of it and shuffle over to the San Pedro Arts District for lunch or dinner.