Ms. V
Oct 13, 2026
Hollywood never runs out of stories—and this week, three familiar places have a few surprises of their own. We're stepping inside the Egyptian Theatre, where movie premieres became Hollywood spectacles; pulling up a chair at Musso & Frank, where a century of conversations seems to linger; and visiting Hollywood Forever, where the city's history has an unusually lively afterlife. We'll also look at what's changing on Hollywood Boulevard, share a few things to do around town, and make room for a good meal. Welcome back to your Hollywood. |
A Little Hollywood Trivia |
In what year did Hollywood become part of the City of Los Angeles? Keep your guess handy. The answer is waiting at the end of this issue. |
 Illustrative Hollywood photo by Willian Justen de Vasconcellos on Pexels. Not a weather map. |
HOLLYWOOD WEATHER · OCTOBER 13–17, 2026 ☀️ Tue: Sunny · High 73°F / Low 55°F ☀️ Wed: Sunny · High 78°F / Low 59°F ☀️ Thu: Sunny · High 86°F / Low 68°F ☀️ Fri: Sunny · High 90°F / Low 69°F ☀️ Sat: Sunny · High 88°F / Low 66°F Source: National Weather Service, Hollywood point forecast, updated October 12, 2026 at 11:26 PM PDT. Forecasts can change. Latest NWS forecast. |
 Hollywood Local Pulse video: Yamashiro's Hollywood story |
HOLLYWOOD STORIES |
 The Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood. Image: Netflix. |
Three Hollywood institutions, three stories worth lingering over. Discover how the Egyptian Theatre changed moviegoing, why Musso & Frank still feels like a gathering place for Hollywood history, and what Hollywood Forever reveals about the city's past. |
Step through the doors of the Egyptian Theatre and into the moment Hollywood turned a movie opening into a spectacle. The story traces the theater's beginnings, its changing fortunes, and why this landmark still matters. Read the full story for the details behind Hollywood's premiere tradition. Read More... |
For more than a century, Musso & Frank has been more than a place to order dinner. The story explores the restaurant's enduring Hollywood character, the people and conversations that shaped its reputation, and what keeps its history alive today. Read More... |
Hollywood Forever is a cemetery, but its story doesn't end at the gates. Discover how the grounds connect Hollywood's earliest chapters to its present-day cultural life—and why a walk through this landmark can reveal unexpected pieces of the city. Read More... |
AROUND HOLLYWOOD | LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS |
Hollywood Boulevard Bike-Lane Improvements Draw Attention Recent coverage of Hollywood Boulevard’s protected bike lanes highlights how changes to the street are affecting travel and safety. A local October 9 report offers more context for residents following the redesign. |
ON THE CALENDAR | HOLLYWOOD EVENTS |
 Illustrative movie-theater marquee. Photo by Darya Sannikova on Pexels. |
Screamfest Horror Film Festival |
Hollywood's horror-film festival continues through October 15 at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres. Check the official festival schedule for remaining screenings and tickets. Illustrative cinema photo by Krists Luhaers on Unsplash; not a Screamfest event photograph. |
The Outsiders at the Hollywood Pantages |
The Tony Award-winning musical The Outsiders plays the Hollywood Pantages through October 18. Performances continue October 13–18; check the official production page for showtimes and tickets. Production photograph: Matthew Murphy, via Broadway in Hollywood. |
Party on the Porch Open Mic Night |
Bring your talent—or just your curiosity—to this free, family-friendly evening of live music, poetry, open-mic performances, coffee and community. All are welcome. |
HOLLYWOOD DINING | LOCAL SPOTLIGHTS |
 Illustrative restaurant table setting. Photo by Matheus Bertelli on Pexels. |
Local restaurant spotlight · Thai Town |
Jitlada | Southern Thai Cooking |
Local restaurant spotlight — illustrative food photo. In Thai Town, Jitlada is known for Southern Thai cooking with bold flavors and plenty of heat. The restaurant accepts walk-ins and does not take reservations. Illustrative photo by Hayden Walker on Pexels; not a Jitlada dish. |
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Local restaurant spotlight · Neapolitan pizza |
L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele | Hollywood |
Local restaurant spotlight — illustrative food photo. A taste of Naples in Hollywood: L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele serves traditional Neapolitan pizza and Italian dishes in a courtyard setting on McCadden Place. Illustrative photo by Anna Guerrero on Pexels; not a photograph of the restaurant's food. |
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💡 Answer to Trivia Question: 1910. Hollywood consolidated with Los Angeles in 1910. |