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Their stories involve a sitar, a surfboard, a famous writer and several root beer floats.

The year brought cultural milestones to L.A., from Kobe's final game to the rise of selfie culture to all things Issa Rae.

Sarah Sze, known for unconventional work, presents "Feel Free," a collection of new paintings and two immersive video installations at Gagosian Beverly Hills. The immersive art show champions the mind's eye, in all its random, fragmented glory.

A workout session, smoothie from Body Energy Club and dinner at Giorgio Baldi are on the agenda for the singer, producer and multi-instrumentalist.

June Lake lives in the shadow of bigger, busier Mammoth Lakes but the eastern Sierra town can be just as good for a rustic mountain getaway.

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From 'Waiting to Exhale,' 'Boomerang' and 'The Wood,' this L.A. event celebrates classic Black films and the iconic soundtracks that help bring them to life.

For the "Dust Bunny" director, there'll be art, swimming, sushi and stops at some of L.A.'s iconic horror film locations.

Culled from about 200 hours of mostly unseen footage, Leslie Iwerks' "Disneyland Handcrafted" takes viewers back to the near beginning.