Kristen—This Ugly Beautiful City
@thisuglybeautiful.bsky.social
I write about Los Angeles travel, art, and food. I love small businesses.
LA Metro is free tomorrow for Earth Day.
My favorite stations are Chinatown, Culver City, and Wilshire/Western.
My favorite stations are Chinatown, Culver City, and Wilshire/Western.
April 21, 2025 at 11:27 PM
LA Metro is free tomorrow for Earth Day.
My favorite stations are Chinatown, Culver City, and Wilshire/Western.
My favorite stations are Chinatown, Culver City, and Wilshire/Western.
Friday is for Los Angeles locals
NourishLA x Coffee Commissary
Join Coffee Commissary in the fight against food insecurity! 🎉
From Sunday, April 20th to Saturday, April 26th, 15% of all sales will be donated to Nourish LA! 🧡
Palms & Del Rey locations only
NourishLA x Coffee Commissary
Join Coffee Commissary in the fight against food insecurity! 🎉
From Sunday, April 20th to Saturday, April 26th, 15% of all sales will be donated to Nourish LA! 🧡
Palms & Del Rey locations only
April 18, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Friday is for Los Angeles locals
NourishLA x Coffee Commissary
Join Coffee Commissary in the fight against food insecurity! 🎉
From Sunday, April 20th to Saturday, April 26th, 15% of all sales will be donated to Nourish LA! 🧡
Palms & Del Rey locations only
NourishLA x Coffee Commissary
Join Coffee Commissary in the fight against food insecurity! 🎉
From Sunday, April 20th to Saturday, April 26th, 15% of all sales will be donated to Nourish LA! 🧡
Palms & Del Rey locations only
I co-host a monthly small business meet-up at a local brewery in Los Angeles. I would love to learn more about your side hustle, small business, art, and whatever you are up to. FREE.
Our next small business meet-up is on April 27th. Here is the invitation: bit.ly/4hp05rL
Our next small business meet-up is on April 27th. Here is the invitation: bit.ly/4hp05rL
Small Business + Brews | LA Small Business Society Meetup
A casual gathering for small business owners where they can collaborate, build community, share resources, and grow with other SB owners.
bit.ly
April 16, 2025 at 7:25 PM
I co-host a monthly small business meet-up at a local brewery in Los Angeles. I would love to learn more about your side hustle, small business, art, and whatever you are up to. FREE.
Our next small business meet-up is on April 27th. Here is the invitation: bit.ly/4hp05rL
Our next small business meet-up is on April 27th. Here is the invitation: bit.ly/4hp05rL
Monday is for Los Angeles art, archives, galleries, and calls for artists.
I can't wait for this archive to be available
I can't wait for this archive to be available
Getty Acquires Archive of Raymond Pettibon
Archive covers the Southern California artist’s early practice in the late 1970s to the present day
www.getty.edu
March 17, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Monday is for Los Angeles art, archives, galleries, and calls for artists.
I can't wait for this archive to be available
I can't wait for this archive to be available
This is a big weekend in L.A. The LA Marathon and the Museum Free For All in on Sunday.
socalmuseums.org/annual-free-...
socalmuseums.org/annual-free-...
SOCAL MUSEUMS | Annual Free-For-All 2025
socalmuseums.org
March 14, 2025 at 5:22 PM
This is a big weekend in L.A. The LA Marathon and the Museum Free For All in on Sunday.
socalmuseums.org/annual-free-...
socalmuseums.org/annual-free-...
Event at MoCA
Resilience & Rebuilding: Surveying Impacts
Established in 1979, we are the only artist-founded museum in Los Angeles. We are dedicated to collecting and exhibiting contemporary art.
buff.ly
February 27, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Event at MoCA
We need more pedestrian-focused spaces in Los Angeles.
I am happy that they are adding one more at UCLA.
www.timeout.com/los-angeles/...
I am happy that they are adding one more at UCLA.
www.timeout.com/los-angeles/...
This block by UCLA is now the biggest pedestrian-only plaza in L.A.
Westwood’s Broxton Plaza will host a grand opening this weekend with free activities.
www.timeout.com
February 27, 2025 at 7:12 PM
We need more pedestrian-focused spaces in Los Angeles.
I am happy that they are adding one more at UCLA.
www.timeout.com/los-angeles/...
I am happy that they are adding one more at UCLA.
www.timeout.com/los-angeles/...
Are there any Los Angeles small business owners here?
February 26, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Are there any Los Angeles small business owners here?
Before I start my Monday is for Los Angeles Art theme, I wanted to say how inspired I am by everyone who is looking at alternatives to corporations and voting with their dollars.
Supporting small businesses has been at the heart of my project....
Supporting small businesses has been at the heart of my project....
February 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Before I start my Monday is for Los Angeles Art theme, I wanted to say how inspired I am by everyone who is looking at alternatives to corporations and voting with their dollars.
Supporting small businesses has been at the heart of my project....
Supporting small businesses has been at the heart of my project....
This is an upcoming and very relevant event happening at the Wende next month. www.eventbrite.com/e/you-must-t...
You Must Take Part in Revolution: Melissa Chan and Badiucao in Conversation
Emmy-nominated journalist Melissa Chan and exiled Chinese activist artist Badiucao will discuss their new dystopian graphic novel.
www.eventbrite.com
February 4, 2025 at 11:11 PM
This is an upcoming and very relevant event happening at the Wende next month. www.eventbrite.com/e/you-must-t...
I have a lot of community builders in my feed. I saw this job with Friends of the L.A. River.
folar.org/opportunities/
(Note: When I post jobs usually someone will send me their resume. I am not the hiring manager. I am just a girl out here in L.A. sharing resources with people.)
folar.org/opportunities/
(Note: When I post jobs usually someone will send me their resume. I am not the hiring manager. I am just a girl out here in L.A. sharing resources with people.)
folar.org | OPPORTUNITIES
We build capacity for communities, students, and future leaders to advocate for nature, climate, and equity on the Los Angeles River.
folar.org
February 2, 2025 at 1:02 AM
I have a lot of community builders in my feed. I saw this job with Friends of the L.A. River.
folar.org/opportunities/
(Note: When I post jobs usually someone will send me their resume. I am not the hiring manager. I am just a girl out here in L.A. sharing resources with people.)
folar.org/opportunities/
(Note: When I post jobs usually someone will send me their resume. I am not the hiring manager. I am just a girl out here in L.A. sharing resources with people.)
I never liked air bnb, but this doesn't help me like them more.
When I plan travel for folks, I avoid them, and maybe you should too.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
When I plan travel for folks, I avoid them, and maybe you should too.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
While many were helped, some fire victims say Airbnb’s free vouchers are useless
More than 100,000 people applied for Airbnb.org's free housing program, which offers credit to use on Airbnb rentals. But some fire victims who received the vouchers claim they're useless.
www.latimes.com
January 29, 2025 at 5:07 PM
I never liked air bnb, but this doesn't help me like them more.
When I plan travel for folks, I avoid them, and maybe you should too.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
When I plan travel for folks, I avoid them, and maybe you should too.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
How I have curated a sane feed on social media
I follow Angelenos, artists, book nerds, art lovers, and small businesses
I don’t follow people who hate things
I don’t follow people with too many numbers in their names (bot formulas)
*I do check to see if any of those people post things first
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I follow Angelenos, artists, book nerds, art lovers, and small businesses
I don’t follow people who hate things
I don’t follow people with too many numbers in their names (bot formulas)
*I do check to see if any of those people post things first
1/2
January 28, 2025 at 5:47 PM
How I have curated a sane feed on social media
I follow Angelenos, artists, book nerds, art lovers, and small businesses
I don’t follow people who hate things
I don’t follow people with too many numbers in their names (bot formulas)
*I do check to see if any of those people post things first
1/2
I follow Angelenos, artists, book nerds, art lovers, and small businesses
I don’t follow people who hate things
I don’t follow people with too many numbers in their names (bot formulas)
*I do check to see if any of those people post things first
1/2
I am taking a moment to get used to 🦋
Monday is usually my #art focus.
I just want to say that I would love it if any #LosAngeles museum brings Forothermore here.
visit.mcachicago.org/exhibitions/...
Monday is usually my #art focus.
I just want to say that I would love it if any #LosAngeles museum brings Forothermore here.
visit.mcachicago.org/exhibitions/...
Nick Cave: Forothermore
This retrospective celebrates Chicagoan Nick Cave, an artist celebrated for projects that blend community building with immersive installations, performances, and more.
visit.mcachicago.org
January 28, 2025 at 12:41 AM
I am taking a moment to get used to 🦋
Monday is usually my #art focus.
I just want to say that I would love it if any #LosAngeles museum brings Forothermore here.
visit.mcachicago.org/exhibitions/...
Monday is usually my #art focus.
I just want to say that I would love it if any #LosAngeles museum brings Forothermore here.
visit.mcachicago.org/exhibitions/...
If you only get two things from this account, I want it to be this:
How to get out of your house and explore Los Angeles
How to vote with your dollars by supporting local businesses.
How to get out of your house and explore Los Angeles
How to vote with your dollars by supporting local businesses.
January 27, 2025 at 6:38 PM
If you only get two things from this account, I want it to be this:
How to get out of your house and explore Los Angeles
How to vote with your dollars by supporting local businesses.
How to get out of your house and explore Los Angeles
How to vote with your dollars by supporting local businesses.
With news of ICE in Burbank, I am sharing this.
Don't sign anything
Don't say anything
Agents aren't allowed in private/staff-only areas
Don't sign anything
Don't say anything
Agents aren't allowed in private/staff-only areas
Here are five attorney-vetted ways you can protect yourself and the employees of a restaurant for both customers and restaurant owners.
By @theglutster.bsky.social
lataco.com/ice-rights-r...
By @theglutster.bsky.social
lataco.com/ice-rights-r...
January 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
With news of ICE in Burbank, I am sharing this.
Don't sign anything
Don't say anything
Agents aren't allowed in private/staff-only areas
Don't sign anything
Don't say anything
Agents aren't allowed in private/staff-only areas
ISO people who post about Los Angeles, artists, small business owners/supporters, community builders, urban planners, museum lovers, and generally post about things they love.
January 24, 2025 at 9:29 PM
ISO people who post about Los Angeles, artists, small business owners/supporters, community builders, urban planners, museum lovers, and generally post about things they love.
As more fires break out across L.A., remember there are large and small ways to help. In the post, you will find a list of resources. It has volunteer opportunities, organizations to give money to, and places to donate a meal right now.
thisuglybeautifulcity.substack.com/p/los-angele...
thisuglybeautifulcity.substack.com/p/los-angele...
Los Angeles an Update
Heartbroken & Hopeful
thisuglybeautifulcity.substack.com
January 23, 2025 at 7:51 PM
As more fires break out across L.A., remember there are large and small ways to help. In the post, you will find a list of resources. It has volunteer opportunities, organizations to give money to, and places to donate a meal right now.
thisuglybeautifulcity.substack.com/p/los-angele...
thisuglybeautifulcity.substack.com/p/los-angele...
I spent my 19 year LA anniversary putting together a comprehensive list of resources for wildfire relief. I love this city. Find ways to donate and support those supporting others.
bit.ly/3EfQUMf
bit.ly/3EfQUMf
January 21, 2025 at 4:41 PM
I spent my 19 year LA anniversary putting together a comprehensive list of resources for wildfire relief. I love this city. Find ways to donate and support those supporting others.
bit.ly/3EfQUMf
bit.ly/3EfQUMf
The deadline is soon for this event.
The Los Angeles Public Library and the Library Foundation are thrilled to announce the next open call for creative Angelenos to apply for the LAPL Creators in Residence program: lapl.org/creators
January 21, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The deadline is soon for this event.
I found my new hobby for the next few years.
www.badasscrossstitch.com
www.badasscrossstitch.com
Badass Cross Stitch
www.badasscrossstitch.com
January 20, 2025 at 11:47 PM
I found my new hobby for the next few years.
www.badasscrossstitch.com
www.badasscrossstitch.com
Reposted by Kristen—This Ugly Beautiful City
We'll be talking to tenants' rights attorney Jacob Woocher at 4pm about rental price gouging and what everyday LA people can do about it.
📍 Where: Our IG Live
⏰ When: 4pm PST
Have you seen rental price gouging?
📍 Where: Our IG Live
⏰ When: 4pm PST
Have you seen rental price gouging?
January 13, 2025 at 9:12 PM
We'll be talking to tenants' rights attorney Jacob Woocher at 4pm about rental price gouging and what everyday LA people can do about it.
📍 Where: Our IG Live
⏰ When: 4pm PST
Have you seen rental price gouging?
📍 Where: Our IG Live
⏰ When: 4pm PST
Have you seen rental price gouging?
Reposted by Kristen—This Ugly Beautiful City
Out of an abundance of caution and concern for the safety of staff and visitors, we will continue to keep the museum closed through Friday, January 17, re-opening on Saturday, January 18.
Please visit hammer.ucla.edu or our social media accounts for the most up-to-date information on our hours.
Please visit hammer.ucla.edu or our social media accounts for the most up-to-date information on our hours.
January 13, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Out of an abundance of caution and concern for the safety of staff and visitors, we will continue to keep the museum closed through Friday, January 17, re-opening on Saturday, January 18.
Please visit hammer.ucla.edu or our social media accounts for the most up-to-date information on our hours.
Please visit hammer.ucla.edu or our social media accounts for the most up-to-date information on our hours.
Several of Los Angeles businesses are offering food, a place to charge your devices, and rest.
Here is a post from
Fat + Flour, Culver City Location
Here is a post from
Fat + Flour, Culver City Location
January 9, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Several of Los Angeles businesses are offering food, a place to charge your devices, and rest.
Here is a post from
Fat + Flour, Culver City Location
Here is a post from
Fat + Flour, Culver City Location