Where the rhymes get real

Life, love, race, religion—you’ll hear it all at Da’ Poetry Lounge.

Spoken word venues in Los Angeles

Check out these places to hear others perform their poetry, or even get up on stage yourself. For more spoken

(Almost) fast and furious

I love my first car, except for the errands, giving rides and accidents part

Sumo wrestling

Jana, 15, loves the intensity of this ancient Japanese sport.

CD reviews

Our teen reviewers skewer 50 Cent, but rave about Rilo Kiley and Kanye West.