Get ready to delve back underground with the third season of Apple TV’s hit series Silo!

Silo is based on the novel series of the same name (the individual novels are titled Wool, Shift, and Dust) by Hugh Howey. The overarching premise is simple and somewhat familiar: humanity has been driven underground by some world-altering event. However, unlike other bunker-style housing arrangements (think Prime’s Fallout), this community lives in a 144-level silo descending deep into the earth. As the denizens of the underground tower struggle to coexist, they begin to wonder what life is like outside the silo… if life outside the silo exists at all.

Season 3 of Silo follows our protagonist Juliette Nichols, played by Rebecca Ferguson (Mercy, Dune: Part Three, The Magic Faraway Tree), as she returns to the silo following a dramatic excursion that took up most of season 2. She’s returning to a significant amount of infighting, namely between Sims and Bernard, played by Common (Smokin’ Aces, Wanted, Suicide Squad) and Tim Robbins (The Shawshank Redemption, Mystic River, The Player) respectively, and Knox and Shirley, played by Shane McRae (Sneaky Pete, Still Alice, The Help) and Remmie Milner (His Dark Materials, Save Me, A Christmas Carol). Tensions are high, and Juliette’s memory loss certainly won’t help matters.

Silo has already been renewed for a fourth season; season 3 premieres on July 3.

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Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro“returns the spotlight to the next generation of ballroom talent in a high-stakes new competition premiering July 13 on ABC and streaming the next day on Hulu and Disney+. Hosted by wildlife conservationist and Season 34 Mirrorball Champion Robert Irwin, the series transforms the Dancing with the Stars universe into a proving ground where raw ambition meets elite technique.

Twelve up-and-coming professional dancers move into one shared space, leaving everything on the floor as they compete through a grueling audition process for a coveted prize: a future spot as a pro on the flagship series. Each week pushes contestants through demanding challenges designed to test not just performance, but precision and endurance under pressure.

Judging the next wave of talent are franchise icons Mark Ballas and Shirley Ballas, joined by rotating guest mentors and returning pros who help shape (and sometimes shake) the competitors’ journeys. Early previews highlight intense technique-focused rounds, including jive and samba challenges that quickly separate standout performers from those at risk of elimination.

Beyond the competition, the series leans into the behind-the-scenes world of professional dance, capturing the intensity of training, the pressure of constant evaluation, and the emotional stakes of building a career in one of television’s most demanding franchises.

With its blend of elite choreography and reality-TV intensity, “The Next Pro” aims to redefine what it takes to become a Dancing with the Stars professional—starting with one energetic summer premiere.

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On summer Thursday nights, the Original Farmers Market becomes more than a historic place to eat, shop, and stroll—it turns into an open-air neighborhood concert venue. The Market’s Summer Music Series has returned, bringing live performances to the Plaza from 7 to 9 pm now through September 2.

Admission is free, the setting is casual and there are myriad dining choices from the myriad vendors. The variety of food matches the variety of music styles coming to the stage with a lineup that spans all types of music genres. Each week offers a different groove, with this month’s schedule featuring Sinatra-style swing (The Jazz Cartel on July 2), Motown/R&B/Soul (The Blue Breeze Band on July 9), Americana/ Roots/Rock (Illunis on July 16), Afro-Cuban rhythms (Los Calicubanos on 7/23) and Doo-wop/50’s (L’il Mo and the Dynaflos on July 30). The concerts feel like a summer-long tour through Los Angeles’ diverse music culture.

One concert each month offers guests a chance to give back to the thousands of musicians who lost their instruments in the horrific January 2025 fires. This month, July 30 is the date when the Instrumental Giving Booth – powered by Altadena Musicians – will be on hand to accept donations of any used musical instruments, vinyl records or financial contributions.

The Original Farmers Market, on Third Street near Fairfax, has been an LA landmark since 1934. The mix of freshly cooked food stalls, fruit, vegetable, meat and bread purveyors, outdoor tables, retail shops and steady foot traffic gives the concerts an informal, communal feeling. Families, date-night couples, longtime regulars and tourists can enjoy the performances without needing a ticket or a formal plan. Whether you come for a favorite band, a spontaneous dinner, or simply the atmosphere, Thursday nights at the Original Farmers Market offer an accessible way to enjoy live music in the cool of a summer evening.

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The Minions are back, and they’ve somehow wandered into monster territory. Minions & Monsters from Universal Pictures leans into exactly what this franchise does best: fast-moving slapstick, visual comedy, and situations that spiral out of control almost immediately.

Set in the world of the Despicable Me (film series), the story follows the Minions as they cross paths with a group of creatures who seem intimidating at first glance but quickly reveal themselves to be just as chaotic (if not more) than they are. From that point on, it’s a chain reaction of failed experiments, accidental teamwork, and decisions that make sense to absolutely no one involved.

The humor is mostly physical and visual, built around quick timing and constant movement rather than long setups. There’s a lot happening in the background too, with small details and side jokes layered in for anyone paying extra attention, but the main draw is how quickly each situation escalates into something bigger and weirder.

It’s not trying to reinvent the formula—just drop the Minions into a monster-movie setting and let things unravel. The result is a light, easy watch that’s built for summer audiences looking for something bright, silly, and nonstop without requiring much effort to follow along.

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