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Whatcha’ up to this week Angelenos? Need a few ideas? We’re on it.
From October 21-25 in L.A., you’ll find the latest edition of The Moth’s GrandSLAM, a new talk at Zócalo Public Square, new exhibitions opening at Forest Lawn Museum, the Valley Vibes “Fright Night” Market, a Fall Fun Festival in San Gabriel, Boos and Brews at Angel City Brewery, AFI Fest in Hollywood, and more.
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Things To Do This Week
M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Free Admission, TP = Top Pick
The Moth’s LA GrandSLAM Championshp – M > The Moth’s unique evening of live storytelling pops up at the Aratani Theatre at Japanese American Cultural & Community Center this Monday for a competition between 10 past StorySLAM winners, who will entertain audiences with tales built around the the theme “Fight of Flight.” Doors open at 7 p.m., event begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $42 including fees. More info here.
Astronomy on Tap – M FA > Astronomy on Tap returns on Monday with a pair of scientific talks (helped along by trivia, live music, and beer) at Dog Haus Biergarten in Pasadena. For the October event, NASA Postdoctoral Fellow Albert Wandui discusses “Echoes of the Big Bang,” then Caltech Postdoctoral Fellow Anastasia Yanchilina offers a talk on the “Search for Biosignatures Across Space and Time.” Starts at 7:30 p.m. Seating is first-come, first-serve. More info here.
Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch – > Culver City’s favorite pumpkin village is back offering plenty of family fun, including photo ops in front of giant pumpkin installations, a straw maze, a super slide, petting zoo, giant rocking horses, and pumpkin decorating sessions. Tickets cost $10 to $25 depending on date and tickets for activities begin at $1 each. Mr. Bones runs daily through October 30 More info here.
Will the Real Young Voters Please Stand Up? – M FA > A panel of civically engaged Gen Zers and young millennials from across the political spectrum convene at Zócalo Public Square this Tuesday to assess political trends amongst the younger part of the electorate, and answer a key question: What do they really want from their candidates? Panel begins at 7 p.m. with a post-event reception hangout featuring complimentary small bites and beverages to follow. Free to attend. More info here.
Black Art: A Brockman Gallery Legacy – M FA > On Tuesday, PBS SoCal, the Los Angeles Public Library and LACMA co-present a free screening of the new ARTBOUND documentary Black Art: A Brockman Gallery Legacy at Central Library. The screening will be accompanied by a panel discussion featuring Brockman Gallery co-founder Dale Brockman Davis, artist Charles Dickson, and LACMA’s Naima Keith. It’s all free to attend, but RSVP is required. Event starts at 6 p.m. More info here.
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Fall Exhibitions at The Skirball – FA > Last week, the Skirball Cultural Center opened three fall exhibitions headlined by the U.S. debut of the traveling exhibition, Diane von Furstenberg: Woman Before Fashion. Also now on view are On the National Language: The Poetry of America’s Endangered Tongues, and Ancient Wisdom for a Future Ecology: Trees, Time, and Technology (part of the Getty’s PST ART initiative). Adult tickets start at $18. Onsite parking is free. Open Tuesday to Sunday, and remember The Skirball is FREE every Thursday! More info here.
New Exhibitions at Forest Lawn Museum – FA > This Wednesday, Forest Lawn Museum in Glendale for the opening reception and media preview of Narcissus Quagliata: Archetypes and Visions in Light and Memory and Motion: The Paintings of Hratchya Hayents. The opening event runs 5 to 7 p.m. will feature live music and complimentary drinks / snacks, plus both exhibition artists will be in attendance. More info here.
AFI Fest -> AFI Fest is back in Hollywood this Wednesday to Sunday with its annual 5-day extravaganza of cinema. This year’s lineup features 6 Red Carpet Premieres, 12 Special Screenings, 13 Luminaries selections, 15 Discovery films, 12 World Cinema selections, 14 Documentaries, and 7 U.S. premieres, including the world premiere of Music By John Williams to kick things off on day one. Feature film screening tickets run $19-$30, or you can get an 8-ticket bundle for $150. Get more info here.
Boney Island at the Natural History Museum – M > Continuing this Wednesday to Friday, catch the return of Boney Island at the The Nature Gardens of Natural History Museum Los Angeles. Expect an array of glowing installations, spooky skeletons, and shadow puppetry interlaced with artistic performances, and real fossils from the museum’s collection. Plus, this year the attraction is folding in local food trucks and vendors, along with bar service guests who are 21+. Boney Island runs on select days throughout the month of October. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for kids 3-12. More info here.
Carved at Descanso Gardens -> Descanso Gardens’ family-friendly Carved has returned with a pumpkin wonderland featuring a new route, hundreds of carved pumpkins and kid-friendly activities. Tickets start at $35-$45 for non-members. Runs nightly through October 30. Get more info here.
The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor -> After a four-year hiatus, Dark Harbor is back at the iconic Queen Mary with terrifying characters, haunted mazes, live entertainment, ghostly experiences, sinister eats and secret speakeasies hidden inside and around Dark Harbor’s mazes and attractions. Tickets start at $39.99. The experience runs on select dates from September 20 through November 2, including this Wednesday to Sunday. More info here.
BLOCtober Movie Nights – M FA -> The Bloc and Alamo Drafthouse Cinema are teaming up for a quartet of spooky movie classics screened on the outdoor lawn on the first four Thursdays of October. This week, catch a screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas. Check-in starts at 6 p.m., and the movie begins at 6:30 p.m. More info here.
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Redondo Beach 7th Annual Halloween – FA > On Friday, The 7th Annual Redondo Beach Pier Halloween event returns to Fisherman’s Wharf with a community costume contest, DJ, Halloween themed photos, giveaways, prizes for best costumes and Trick-or-Treating on the Pier and Boardwalk (at participating businesses, while supplies last). Runs 6 to 9 p.m. Free to attend. More info here.
Valley Vibes “Fright Night” Market – TP > This Friday, the Valley Vibes Market takes over the Autry Museum with over 50 Halloween and horror-themed vendors, along with food trucks, photo ops, costume contests, and trick-or-treating. For guests 21+, a ticketed Beer Garden will feature complimentary cocktails from Dulce Vida Tequila and samples from brands like Juneshine, Easy Rider Beer, South Central Wine, and more. Admission and parking are free, and the event runs from 5 to 11 p.m. More info here.
Art on Screen at The Getty – FA > This Friday at The Getty, catch a free screening of Prey (2022) entirely dubbed in Comanche. The film will be followed by a panel discussion featuring film producer Jhane Myers, scholar Dr. Eric Tippeconnic, and artist Virgil Ortiz will discuss science fiction, Indigenous storytelling, and using art to preserve endangered languages and cultures. Event begins at 6:30 p.m. Free to attend, but advance registration is required. More info here.
Fall Fun Festival in San Gabriel – FA > The Fall Fun Festival is back in The City of San Gabriel’s this Friday with family-friendly Halloween activities for all ages. Spread throughout the historic Mission District guests will find a Haunted Zone, costume contest, food trucks, photo ops, games, a trunk-or-treat area, and more. Runs 5 to 9 p.m. Free to attend. More info here.
Boos and Brews at ACB – M FA > Angel City Brewery gets into the Halloween spirit this Friday with a spooky shindig featuring costumes, live performances, and special beer/candy pairings. Party runs from 4 to 11 p.m. Live acts start at 7 p.m. Free to attend, seating is first-come, first-served. More info here.
Urban Death at Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre -> Zombie Joe’s annual tradition of Urban Death is back with a brand new series of terrifying vignettes, bookended by walks through a creepy maze. The scares continue this Friday and Saturday with shows at 7 p.m. 8 p.m., 9 p.m., 10:45 p.m., and 11:30 p.m. Advance tickets are $23 online, or it’s $28 at door. Get more info here.
Dining & Drinking
(picks by Christina Champlin)
“Discover New Harmonies with Japanese Sake” Campaign -> “Discover New Harmonies with Japanese Sake” Campaign – JFOODO is teaming up with select restaurants in Los Angeles to deepen the appreciation for sake by showcasing non-traditional food pairings. Throughout the weeks of October 21 and October 28, guests can enjoy creative dishes paired with sake from renowned Japanese brewers at Agnes in Pasadena and Kali in Hollywood. Additionally, Wife and The Somm in Glassell Park will host a special six-course dinner with sake pairings on Thursday, October 24, and Friday, October 25, for $95 per person. More info here.
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Late-Night Happy Hour at Corteza at Sendero -> Perched on the 24th floor of The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles,Corteza at Sendero is kicking off a late-night happy hour, perfectly timed for the NBA season. Just steps from Crypto.com Arena, the happy hour runs Tuesday through Saturday from 9 p.m. to midnight. Guests can enjoy South American-inspired bites like empanadas, Queso Gobernador, arepas, aguachile, charred octopus, and guacamole, with prices ranging from $15 to $21. Drink options, including a featured cocktail, beer, and wine, are available for $7 to $12.
Halloween Cocktails in DTLA -> From October 25 to 31, Bar Moxy and La Lo La Rooftop at Moxy & AC Hotel DTLA are serving up a spooky selection of Halloween-themed cocktails. Sip on festive creations like the Spiced Pumpkin Sour or the Camp Crystal Lake Mule, complete with a toasted marshmallow garnish, and get into the Halloween spirit.
Spooky Halloween Tea -> This Friday and Saturday, Lillie’s at the Culver Hotel invites guests to a Spooky Halloween Tea. Come dressed in costume and enjoy a hauntingly elegant spread of themed teas, tea sandwiches, seasonal bites, and pastries in a charmingly eerie atmosphere. The experience is $75 per person. More info here.
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