Believe it or not, New Years Eve is right around the corner and it's never too early to start planning. With some early announcements from Together As One, Goldenvoice and Hard NYE to name a few, it looks like NYE is already shaping up nicely.

That sweet tooth isn’t going to cure itself. If there is one thing we can appreciate, it’s a solid cup of coffee and a slice of something sinful. Here are few spots that will get you humming along nicely.

Los Angeles may be a sun-drenched haven but it can also be one very expensive playground. MetroWize combed the city for some free fun off the beaten path.

You love live music. We hear ya, we do too. That's why we've combed through all the music venues we could think of to put together a comprehensive list of where to see music in LA.

You have no idea how much we had to eat to bring you this guide to brunch all over Los Angeles. There’s always room for pancakes, don’t forget.

LA has some of the most amazing pools in the world and we thought we’d drop some knowledge - from pools nestled in the middle of downtown on rooftops to the Beverly Hills classics, its time to get wet and wild with LA.

Beyond the promenade of strange people on rollerblades selling art made from recycled soda cans, Venice Beach is a beautiful place to drink, eat, and relax, where the air is less smoggy and a laid back vibe keeps the people happy and tan.

Time to break that piggy bank and camp out in Westwood for a while, with competition screenings, documentaries, features, shorts, galas, and all things film related at the Los Angeles Film Festival.

LA is home to some of the biggest and best festivals in the country. From the desert to the streets, Los Angeles brings you the hardest hitting bands, lineups, parties and festivals. Get all the info you need, right here.

L.A.’s Cinco De Mayo must contend with the Southwestern United States' zest for celebrating its neighbor across the border. So do your part and support your city by drinking and dancing until you must sell your shoes for one more shot of tequila.