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Waking up in the morning, firing up your phone/computer and being able to scan a super quick (but curated) rundown of the best of what lies ahead for the day at hand in the city you live in. So here it is!
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Below is our quick link list of 10 fun things to do in Los Angeles for today, Monday, October 2, 2017. May it lead you to adventure!
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1. [9 a.m.] There’s a Great Pumpkin Hunt happening at the South Coast Botanic Garden from Oct. 1 to Nov. 30 everyday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. featuring an imaginative scavenger hunt, a little light hiking, a pumpkin shop and access to the 87-acre grounds. Great for families and Halloween costumes are welcome.
2. [10 a.m.] Boo at the L.A. Zoo returns for a spooktacular season this year with a new “Nocturnal Adventure” maze and favorites like the Zoo’s “Animals and Boo” creepy crawler encounters, a puppet show, pumpkin-carving demos, special animal feedings and other family-oriented fun.
3. [5 p.m.] Grab dinner On the Lot in Los Feliz where an array of gourmet food trucks are ready to serve you. Taking place at Our Mother of Good Counsel from 5 – 8:30 p.m.
4. [7 p.m.] DTLA Talks: LA Metro – Past, Present & Future. FREE
5. [8 p.m.] A Tribute to Sam Shepard at the Bootleg Theater
6. [8 p.m.] Rooftop Cinema Club will screen Paradigm Lost presented by Red Bull Media House at their Montalban rooftop location in Hollywood followed by a Q&A by surfer and director Kai Lenny.
7. [8:30 p.m.] The Buddy Rich Big Band performs at the Catalina Bar & Grill. DISCOUNTED (via Goldstar)
8. [10 p.m.] Pretty Pretty Pony at Mi Westside Comedy Theater.
9. [various] Beyond Fest returns from Sept. 29 through Oct. 10 with 12 days of special screenings from around the globe at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood.
10. [various] Celebrate the art of the music video during the 7th Annual Los Angeles Music Video Festival, taking place over seven nights from October 1-7 at various L.A. locations
DEAL OF THE DAY: $42.50 tix for Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hit Musical In the Heights (via Goldstar)
Want more ideas for upcoming things to do in L.A.? Check out our Los Angeles events calendar.
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