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Kristen—This Ugly Beautiful City

@thisuglybeautiful.bsky.social
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I write about Los Angeles travel, art, and food. I love small businesses.

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Kristen—This Ugly Beautiful City @thisuglybeautiful.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
LA Metro is free tomorrow for Earth Day. My favorite stations are Chinatown, Culver City, and Wilshire/Western.
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Kristen—This Ugly Beautiful City @thisuglybeautiful.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
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
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Kristen—This Ugly Beautiful City @thisuglybeautiful.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
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
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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.
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Kristen—This Ugly Beautiful City @thisuglybeautiful.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Monday is for Los Angeles art, archives, galleries, and calls for artists. I can't wait for this archive to be available
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Getty Acquires Archive of Raymond Pettibon
Archive covers the Southern California artist’s early practice in the late 1970s to the present day
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Kristen—This Ugly Beautiful City @thisuglybeautiful.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
This is a big weekend in L.A. The LA Marathon and the Museum Free For All in on Sunday. socalmuseums.org/annual-free-...
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SOCAL MUSEUMS | Annual Free-For-All 2025
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Kristen—This Ugly Beautiful City @thisuglybeautiful.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Event at MoCA
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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.
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Kristen—This Ugly Beautiful City @thisuglybeautiful.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
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/...
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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.
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Kristen—This Ugly Beautiful City @thisuglybeautiful.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Are there any Los Angeles small business owners here?
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Kristen—This Ugly Beautiful City @thisuglybeautiful.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
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....
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Kristen—This Ugly Beautiful City @thisuglybeautiful.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
This is an upcoming and very relevant event happening at the Wende next month. www.eventbrite.com/e/you-must-t...
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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.
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Kristen—This Ugly Beautiful City @thisuglybeautiful.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
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.)
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folar.org | OPPORTUNITIES
We build capacity for communities, students, and future leaders to advocate for nature, climate, and equity on the Los Angeles River.
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Kristen—This Ugly Beautiful City @thisuglybeautiful.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
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...
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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.
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Kristen—This Ugly Beautiful City @thisuglybeautiful.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
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
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Kristen—This Ugly Beautiful City @thisuglybeautiful.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
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/...
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Nick Cave: Forothermore
This retrospective celebrates Chicagoan Nick Cave, an artist celebrated for projects that blend community building with immersive installations, performances, and more.
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Kristen—This Ugly Beautiful City @thisuglybeautiful.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
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.
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Kristen—This Ugly Beautiful City @thisuglybeautiful.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
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
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Kristen—This Ugly Beautiful City @thisuglybeautiful.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
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.
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Kristen—This Ugly Beautiful City @thisuglybeautiful.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
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...
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Los Angeles an Update
Heartbroken & Hopeful
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Kristen—This Ugly Beautiful City @thisuglybeautiful.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
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
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Kristen—This Ugly Beautiful City @thisuglybeautiful.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
The deadline is soon for this event.
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Kristen—This Ugly Beautiful City @thisuglybeautiful.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
I found my new hobby for the next few years. www.badasscrossstitch.com
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Badass Cross Stitch
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LA Public Press @lapublicpress.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
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?
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Hammer Museum 🏛️ @hammer.ucla.edu · 13/01/2025
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.
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Kristen—This Ugly Beautiful City @thisuglybeautiful.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
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
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Kristen—This Ugly Beautiful City @thisuglybeautiful.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
With media and tech giants kowtowing to the incoming administration, now is the time to support our local LA media. (If you aren't already) All of these rely on donations to keep reporting. LA Taco buff.ly/3Pqvq1D LA Public Press buff.ly/3PHNt2E
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L.A. TACO's Most-Read Investigations Of 2024 ~ L.A. TACO
In the past 12 months, L.A. TACO published investigations that other media outlets ignored or overlooked.
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LA Public Press @lapublicpress.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
How to sign up for disaster warnings in Los Angeles County: lapublicpress.org/2023/10/how-...
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How to sign up for disaster warnings in Los Angeles County
There are a variety of apps, alerts, and other tools to help you learn about risks in your area, and get notification when things happen.
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LA Public Press @lapublicpress.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Stay safe out there, look through this thread for reminders on evacuation zones, packing go bags, and where to get updates. Sources: fire.ca.gov, LAFD, LACOFD
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Kristen—This Ugly Beautiful City @thisuglybeautiful.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
I want to share this, but I need to get used to the minimal character count. Pet-friendly hotels in order of friendliest. In case of evac. Kimpton W Hotel Palisociety Line Hotels
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Kristen—This Ugly Beautiful City @thisuglybeautiful.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Sharing information and resources for the Los Angeles fires as I come across it.
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Kristen—This Ugly Beautiful City @thisuglybeautiful.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Los Angeles resolutions: Read more about Los Angeles. This is a great book pairing. First Read: Laurel Canyon by Michael Walker Then Read: We've Got The Neutron Bomb by Marc Spitz and Brendan Mullen #losangeles #books
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Kristen—This Ugly Beautiful City @thisuglybeautiful.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
I was featured in Monday's issue of Shoutout LA. In it, I talk about how I started This Ugly Beautiful City and my new website with recommendations for other cities around the world. I sometimes have a bit of imposter syndrome writing as an expert on L.A.
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Kristen—This Ugly Beautiful City @thisuglybeautiful.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
Monday is for Museums, Art, Galleries and calls for artists. This is the last week to see Breath(e) at the Hammer. This is part of PST and explores the changing climate through art. Note: there are live bees as part of a installation piece in case allergies
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Kristen—This Ugly Beautiful City @thisuglybeautiful.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
I know I for one am going to make it a point to disconnect more. I bought a journal for the first time in forever and I have a lot of physical books just sitting there unread
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Kristen—This Ugly Beautiful City @thisuglybeautiful.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Tuesday is for travel. I am a travel advisor. My 1 piece of advice is to find your passport now and see when it expires. If it expires in a year or less from now, make a plan to get it renewed. Starting January 8th, the UK is requiring a travel visa called the UK ETA The EU will have one too. 1/2
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Kristen—This Ugly Beautiful City @thisuglybeautiful.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Tuesday is for travel. Now is the best time to be in Los Angeles. This is when a large number of our population leaves the city for the holidays. It is the best time to get those hard-to-get restaurant reservations, see exhibits with fewer people, and the end of the year has a series of low tides.
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Kristen—This Ugly Beautiful City @thisuglybeautiful.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
Monday is for Art, Artists, Museums, and calls for artists. If you need any more reasons to love the @lapubliclibrary.bsky.social, they have a Creator in Residence Program. It isn't medium-specific and is a $20K stipend. Applications are open now. #Artists buff.ly/3ZCsdkr
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Kristen—This Ugly Beautiful City @thisuglybeautiful.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
Monday is for art & amusement parks. L.A. got the 1st look, but Luna Luna is now in New York. I recommend you see it. Luna Luna was an open-air fun fair curated by artist André Helle that opened to the public in 1987. All the rides were designed by contemporary artists.
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Luna Luna
Luna Luna
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Kristen—This Ugly Beautiful City @thisuglybeautiful.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
I am not going to dedicate my Bluesky account to Los Angeles specifically. I am going to use it for things I am excited about everywhere. It will have a lot of Los Angeles content, but I am excited to talk about other cities using the same lens of art, food, and small businesses.
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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Fun fact: supporting local journalism is now cheaper than a burrito. What are you waiting for? Sign up! Lataco.com/join
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Kristen—This Ugly Beautiful City @thisuglybeautiful.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
I'm Kristen. I write about Los Angeles, featuring things that make it a unique place. I highlight small businesses and give dozens of ideas for exploring this multi-layered city. I am also a travel agent (I think of myself more of a travel curator) who writes about art & food.
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Kristen—This Ugly Beautiful City @thisuglybeautiful.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
I just found out that one of my favorite artists Ericka Lopez has an exhibit on view at the University of Michigan until Friday. Lopez is a blind artist that encourages you to touch her art. She places beads and other trinkets for you to discover with your hands.
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