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Festival of Arts Exhibit at foaSouth: Magical Moments: Suspensions of Time
The Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach is pleased to announce the opening of its latest off-site exhibition at foaSouth, Magical Moments: Suspensions of Time, on view now through January 12, 2026. The gallery, located inside Active Culture at 1006 S. Coast Hwy. Laguna Beach, CA 92651, is free and open to the public daily from 9am to 8pm.
Magical Moments: Suspensions of Time investigates how still life and landscape genres can reframe everyday subjects into experiences that feel dreamlike, meditative, and timeless. Through realistic representations of objects and scenes, this exhibition highlights how the familiar can be transformed into something extraordinary, offering viewers moments of pause where the ordinary becomes otherworldly.
The public is invited to a special artist reception on Thursday, November 6, 2025, as part of First Thursdays Art Walk. Attendees can meet the artists, explore the exhibition, and enjoy an evening celebrating creativity and community.
The foaSouth gallery is part of the Festiv…
Category: Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Name: FoaSouth. Cost: free.
Thursday, October 16, 2025.
Active Culture foaSOUTH
1006 S. Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651.
For more info visit www.foapom.com. Kids Can! KCRA Local Charity Drive
Hackard Law is excited to support the KCRA 3 Kids Can! Food Drive, which has been assisting our local families since 1987. Running from October 4th to November 7th, this event will provide food aid across Northern California. We are proud to be involved and encourage others in the community to join us! Schools can participate by signing up as donation locations, and we welcome individuals to join our effort by contributing non-perishable food items. Together, we can make a difference!
Visit our event page for more details!
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: Hackard Law. Contact Phone: (916) 461-7744. Contact Email: Marketing@hackardlaw.com. Cost: Free.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
10640 Mather Blvd #100, Mather, CA 95655.
For more info visit www.hackardlaw.com. Nikon Tour Comes to LA – Hands-On Photography Events September 25-29!
The Nikon Tour is rolling into Los Angeles, offering a one-of-a-kind, hands-on photography experience for creators of all skill levels. Join Nikon for a week-long series of immersive events where you’ll get to try out the Nikon Z5II and Z50II mirrorless cameras in real-world shooting environments across some of L.A.’s most iconic and photogenic locations.
Whether you shoot photos, videos or a little of both, you’ll have exclusive opportunities to create content during photo walks, mini workshops, and meet-ups led by Nikon Creators Preston Luke and Joyce Charat. Learn new techniques, shoot stunning content, and walk away with your photos and videos on an SD card or mobile device ready to edit, post, or share.
LA Area Schedule:
• Thursday, September 25: Photo Walks at Samy’s Camera
o Join us at Samy's Camera on Fairfax for one of three free photo walks to Urban Lights led by Nikon Creator Preston Luke.
• Friday, September 26: Photo Walk at Redondo Beach (Morning Session)
o Take a stroll on Redondo Beach for…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Name: Frances Lee. Contact Phone: 3618165294. Contact Email: flee@mww.com. Cost: Free (registration required).
Thursday, October 16, 2025.
The Nikon Tour is rolling into Los Angeles, offering a one-of-a-kind, hands-on photography experience for creators of all skill levels. Join Nikon for a week-long series of immersive events in several photogenic locations.
For more info visit www.nikonusa.com. Outlets at San Clemente’s Big Jack Gives Back!
Get ready to kick off the fall season in style as Outlets at San Clemente welcomes back Big Jack, Orange County’s largest pumpkin! Standing at a monster-sized 16 feet tall, 15 feet wide, and tipping the scales at 1,500 pounds, this larger-than-life steel pumpkin will take center stage in Center Court throughout the month of October.
This year, Big Jack is more than just a festive photo backdrop, he’s spreading kindness through Big Jack Gives Back, a month-long campaign supporting Share the Dough.
From October 1–31, shoppers can contribute to Share the Dough’s Christmas Family Outreach, a program dedicated to bringing joy to local families during the holiday season. Visitors who donate $5 or more will also receive a free pumpkin cookie from Panera Bread at Outlets at San Clemente as a sweet thank you!
The seasonal attraction will also feature spook-tacular fun throughout October, with family-friendly activities, festive photo opportunities and plenty of treats to enjoy. From community events to holiday-i…
Category: Fundraisers.
Thursday, October 16, 2025.
Outlets at San Clemente.
For more info visit www.outletsatsanclemente.com. Paula Rosen Jewelry's Breast Cancer Awareness Month Collection & Donation
The Annual Paula Rosen Jewelry Breast Cancer Awareness Collection Is Here!
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Paula Rosen Jewelry is thrilled to share that 100% of proceeds
from their Pink is an Attitude collection will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
The collection includes three unique necklaces featuring rose quartz, pink enamel, gold overlay, and diamond details. Available online beginning October 1st through October 31st.
About Paula Rosen Jewelry
A small, woman owned jewelry business out of Los Angeles and New York, Paula Rosen’s signature diamond padlocks, gold & silver tags, and unique chains have been coveted by celebrities, collectors and stylists for years. A native Californian who calls both the east and west coasts home, Paula travels the world with a restless and curious heart searching for gems, sourcing precious metals, and finding inspiration across the globe. Paula believes jewelry isn’t just an accessory, but a means of self-expression that should be worn eve…
Category: Fundraisers. Contact Name: Tracy Millard. Contact Phone: 925-324-0997. Contact Email: tracy@redlightpr.com.
Thursday, October 16, 2025.
https://www.paularosen.com/.
For more info visit www.paularosen.com. The Cortège
This fall, creative studio Visomnia, helmed by participatory artist Jeff Hull (The Jejune Institute, The Latitude Society), presents the world premiere of The Cortège: a first-of-its-kind production existing in the liminal space between performance, ritual, and festival. In development since January 2023, The Cortège will premiere this September at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center for a limited engagement.
Unfolding at dusk, The Cortège begins with an open-air food market and live musical prelude. As twilight descends, audiences embark on a sonic voyage through choreographed movement, archetypal costuming, drone apparitions, puppetry, robotics, and participation. At evening's close, all are invited to join the procession and gather for shared tea and ambient sounds in the Afterlife Tent.
Choreographed by acclaimed Japanese battle dancer MiYU (@miyu23_official), the production features a cast of eight dancers and six ensemble members, with powerhouse street-style dancer Capjay (@capjjay) in the lead role of…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Name: Mimi Chang. Contact Phone: 201-543-9313. Contact Email: press@thecortege.co. Cost: Tickets start at $79.
Thursday, October 16, 2025.
The Cricket Field at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center
480 W Riverside Drive, Burbank, CA.
Free To Sp%@k
Fiber art as protest: three SoCal artists transform fabric, text, and tradition to confront censorship, free speech, and democracy.
(Culver City, CA) Village Well Books & Coffee presents “Free To Sp%@k!” a group exhibition by Southern California fiber artists Kathryn Pellman, Kelly Hartigan Goldstein, and MartyO, who test the tensile strength of free expression when language itself has become a battleground. Timed to coincide with the American Library Association’s annual Banned Books Week (October 4–11, 2025), The artists pose a direct question: What happens to a democracy when the First Amendment is treated as negotiable rather than fundamental?
Each artist responds using their craft not as quiet decoration but as deliberate disruption, embedding contested language directly into their materials. Together, they demonstrate that if voices held no power, efforts to suppress them would not be so relentless.
Moving between hush and outcry within tactile mediums of fiber and paper, these works engage the cont…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Name: Kristine Schomaker. Contact Email: shoeboxartsla@gmail.com. Cost: 0.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Village Well Books & Coffee – Art Gallery
9900 Culver Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232.
Alliance of Women Directors Back To Set
This two-day directors' intensive is open to all genders and will bring together top talent from television, film, and streaming for panels, workshops, masterclasses, and networking experiences designed to sharpen production skills, build confidence, and prepare directors for on-set success.
Category: Conferences. Contact Name: Kylie Eaton. Contact Email: info@allianceofwomendirectors.org. Cost: $245.00 - $399.00.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
South Park Center
1149 S. Hill Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015.
For more info visit www.allianceofwomendirectors.org. Glendale Welcomes The Salvation Army’s New Thrift Store
🎉 Treasure Hunters, Thrifters & Bargain Lovers — This One’s for You! 🎉
The new Salvation Army Thrift Store has officially opened in Glendale, CA — and it’s not your average thrift store. This 10,000-square-foot store blends bargain shopping with a life-changing purpose.
✨ What to Expect: 🛍️ A wide selection of quality clothing, accessories, home décor & one-of-a-kind treasures ♻️ A vibrant, eco-conscious shopping experience at unbeatable prices 🚗 Super easy drive-thru donation drop-off 🎁 Entry into a $100 Gift Certificate Drawing (winner announced Oct. 31!) 🎶 A Grand Opening Celebration coming soon (stay tuned!)
Best of all, every purchase and donation supports The Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Center in Pasadena, CA — a local program helping men rebuild their lives and find lasting transformation. With 107 beds for men and 16 beds for women, every purchase at the new Glendale thrift store is part of someone’s story of hope and healing right here in our…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Misc. Contact Name: Dalita B Lovett. Contact Phone: (858) 231-4432. Contact Email: dalita.lovett@usw.salvationarmy.org. Cost: Free.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
The Salvation Army Glendale Thrift Store & Donation Center, 333 N. Central Ave. Glendale, CA 91203.
For more info visit pasedenaarc.salvationarmy.org. "In Bloom: Flowers in Contemporary Art" Exhibition
“In Bloom: Flowers in Contemporary Art” explores contemporary approaches to the timeless floral theme. The media and artworks in the exhibition vary dramatically, with paintings, sculptures, installation, and video that range from naturalistic to abstract, and from playful to contemplative. “In Bloom” features the work of David Flores, DABSMYLA, Francesca Gabbiani and Eddie Ruscha, Simonette David Jackson, Jasmyn Marie, Analia Saban, Kim Schoen, and Tiffanie Turner, with new works by most artists. It will be on view from September 20, 2025–February 15, 2026 at Forest Lawn Museum.
Forest Lawn Museum is open Tuesday–Sunday from 10:00 AM–5:00 PM.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Phone: 323-340-4782. Contact Email: museum@forestlawn.com. Cost: free.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Forest Lawn Museum
Forest Lawn-Glendale
1712 S. Glendale Avenue, Glendale, CA 91205.
For more info visit forestlawn.com. San Diego Dim Sum Tour
Are you a foodie? Have you tried traditional Cantonese dim sum – The small plate experience, the chopsticks, the steam-heated carts, the stacked steamer baskets, the lively conversations? The Tea!
Perhaps you’ve never had the opportunity to learn the immense history involved with dim sum from a Cantonese-American guide (dim sum = “to touch the heart!”). This is your chance! For a limited time, you can join Wild Foodie Tours and enjoy a truly unique dining experience! We'll brunch on Cantonese-style dim sum, served fresh from traditional push-carts & steamer baskets. You’ll learn about dim sum’s Silk Road roots, flavorful teas, and traditional Southern Chinese etiquette. You’ll pick and choose a variety of classic dim sum specialties like barbecue pork buns, rice crepes, siu mai, and egg tarts -- and become touched by the heart!
After the meal, we'll take you on a walking tour through the heart of the Asian Cultural District of San Diego and end at a popular Asian supermarket for some quick shopping. P…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. Reunions. School / Education. Misc. Contact Name: Albert Chan. Contact Phone: 858-951-7470. Contact Email: info@wildfoodietours.com. Cost: 69.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:15 PM.
Jasmine Seafood Restaurant on 4609 Convoy Street.
The 52nd Los Angeles Korean Festival
In 1974, the Los Angeles Korean Festival Foundation was founded by the leaders of the early Korean-American community with the purpose of preserving their Korean roots after immigrating to the United States. In the great city of Los Angeles, where many diverse cultures co-exist, the Los Angeles Korean Festival Foundation is considered one of the major advocates of furthering the knowledge of Korean culture and its traditions. The LAKF Foundation works year-round in organizing the four-day festival to carry out the mission of providing the community with a festival that is an instrument of inclusivity and an advocate of cultural diversity awareness, providing not only the Korean cultural heritage but also bringing together the numerous ethnic groups residing in Los Angeles.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Community Events / Volunteerism. Festivals / Parades. Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. Cost: Free.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – Sunday, October 19, 2025, 10:00 PM.
Seoul International Park.
For more info visit www.lakoreanfestival.org. Fall Market in Los Angeles: 100+ Makers, DIY, Food & More!
🍂 Markets for Makers is back in Los Angeles with our Fall Market at the California Market Center, October 11–12! Shop from 100+ curated makers and small businesses, craft at our DIY stations, snap photos at our iconic walls, and enjoy tasty food & drinks while filling your complimentary tote with one-of-a-kind finds.
Kids under 12 are free, so it’s the perfect fall weekend outing for friends, families, and anyone who loves to shop small and support local creativity!
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Festivals / Parades.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
California Market Center (110 E 9th St, Los Angeles, CA 90079).
For more info visit tickets.marketsformakers.com. ACG LOS ANGELES: FALL TENNIS
Join us on Thursday, October 16 at the Los Angeles Tennis Club for one of our favorite kinds of events, activity-based networking. The ACG Los Angeles tennis events are always a light-hearted afternoon of friendly competition.
All levels are welcome. Play in the doubles tournament or join the Live Ball rotation with the tennis pros.
Agenda:
1:00 PM Check-in and warm-up
1:30 PM Tournament rules and start
3:30 PM Networking reception and prizes
5:00 PM Event ends
Logistics/Parking:
Self-parking available on the street
Details:
Registration: Members $125, Non-Members $175
Onsite pricing starting October 14 adds $40
Hosted by: ACG Los Angeles.
Category: Meetings / Hearings. Sports and Recreation. Contact Name: OLGA GUERENA. Contact Phone: 6199475204. Contact Email: oguerena@acg.org. Cost: Registration: Members $125, Non-Members $175.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
LA Tennis Club
5851 Clinton Street
Los Angeles, CA 90004
United States.
For more info visit www.acg.org. Call for submissions for the 2026 Cultural Guide
Calling for submissions for the 2026 DCA comprehensive calendar and cultural guide that will list the numerous in-person and online activities, events, exhibitions, lectures, and programming related to this annual celebration of African American culture. 2026 marks the 100th celebration of Black History Commemorations in America founded by the Father of Black History Dr. Cater G. Woodson. The goal continues for the past eighty years by OASC to inform Angelenos of these exciting cultural activities and programming, and encourage them to participate in the celebration.
Submit information for any Black history activities and programming that your organization is hosting between February 1, 2026 and March 31, 2026. Please download and complete the form found at www.oascla.org/resources.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Name: Lura Ball. Contact Phone: 5622704881. Contact Email: vassie@OASCLA.ORG. Cost: 0.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 2:00 PM – Friday, October 17, 2025, 2:00 PM.
Online.
For more info visit www.oascla.org. History in Place: CGU in Town & Gown
Join us for a special gathering hosted by Claremont Heritage at the historic Garner House as part of CGU’s Centennial celebrations. History in Place: CGU in Town and Gown explores the university’s evolution within the broader context of Claremont’s development, from the late 1800s through the postwar era, and into the art movements of the 1970s.
This two-part panel features:
Joshua Goode, CGU Professor of Cultural Studies and History
Bryan Elliott, CGU Associate Vice President of Growth Marketing
Victoria Sancho Lobis, Pomona College Associate Professor of Art History
John Neiuber, Claremont Heritage Board President
David Shearer, Claremont Heritage Executive Director
Each panelist offers a unique perspective on CGU’s roots, its relationship with the Claremont community, and the vital role of arts and culture over the decades. Plus, enjoy a curated art exhibition presented by the City of Claremont and TCCS and light refreshments. Don’t miss out — register now!
Seating is first come, first serve. Be sure to…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Name: John Tucker. Contact Phone: (909)607-9226. Contact Email: john.tucker@cgu.edu. Cost: Free.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Garner House
840 N. Indian Hill Boulevard
Claremont, CA 91711
United States.
For more info visit admissions.cgu.edu. History in Place: CGU in Town & Gown
Join us for a special gathering hosted by Claremont Heritage at the historic Garner House as part of CGU’s Centennial celebrations. History in Place: CGU in Town and Gown explores the university’s evolution within the broader context of Claremont’s development, from the late 1800s through the postwar era, and into the art movements of the 1970s.
This two-part panel features:
Joshua Goode, CGU Professor of Cultural Studies and History
Bryan Elliott, CGU Associate Vice President of Growth Marketing
Victoria Sancho Lobis, Pomona College Associate Professor of Art History
John Neiuber, Claremont Heritage Board President
David Shearer, Claremont Heritage Executive Director
Each panelist offers a unique perspective on CGU’s roots, its relationship with the Claremont community, and the vital role of arts and culture over the decades. Plus, enjoy a curated art exhibition presented by the City of Claremont and TCCS and light refreshments. Don’t miss out — register now!
Seating is first come, first serve. Be sure to…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Name: John Tucker. Contact Phone: (909)607-9226. Contact Email: john.tucker@cgu.edu. Cost: Free.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Garner House
840 N. Indian Hill Boulevard
Claremont, CA 91711
United States.
For more info visit admissions.cgu.edu. Virtual Online Foster Care & Adoption Orientation
FOSTER FAMILIES NEEDED FOR LOCAL CHILDREN
All For Kids Offering Virtual Orientations
(Los Angeles, CA) – All For Kids is seeking foster families and now offers two virtual ways for individuals and/or couples to learn how to help children in foster care while reunifying with birth families or how to provide legal permanency by adoption.
If you or someone you know may be interested in learning more about foster care and adoption, a live English Zoom Orientation is scheduled for the third Thursday each month from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. hosted by an All For Kids team member and a foster parent. For those who want to learn at their own pace about becoming a foster and/or foster-adopt parent, a PowerPoint orientation is also available. To R.S.V.P. for the live orientation or to request the PowerPoint orientation, please email Rfrecruitment@AllForKids.org, call 800-730-3933, or visit complete a quick inquiry form. A link to the meeting will be emailed to you.
A Spanish PowerPoint can also be emailed to you…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: All For Kids. Contact Phone: 800-730-3933. Contact Email: Rfrecruitment@all4kids.org. Cost: Free.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Virtual Online.
For more info visit www.allforkids.org. Newport Beach Film Fest
Recently celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Newport Beach Film Festival is one of the largest luxury lifestyle film festivals in the United States. The event brings an internationally curated collection of films and vibrant cultural gatherings to the beautiful Southern California coast. Committed to championing the work of original storytellers from around the globe, the Festival celebrates contemporary screen culture and cinematic excellence, engaging the community in compelling conversations with filmmakers and artists. The Newport Beach Film Festival is sponsored in part by UCI Health, Los Angeles Times The Envelope, KIA, Fashion Island, and the City of Newport Beach. Festival dates are October 16-23, 2025.
Category: Festivals / Parades. Museum / Exhibitions. Art / Photography / Crafts.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 5:00 PM – Thursday, October 23, 2025, 10:00 PM.
Fashion Island’s THE LOT, Regal’s Big Edwards Newport & Starlight Cinemas, Newport Beach.
For more info visit newportbeachfilmfest.com. Guided Tea Ceremony at Men & Beasts
Men & Beasts, a modern Chinese kitchen and tea lounge in Echo Park, is excited to introduce their guided tea ceremonies. Each intimate experience will be hosted by co-owner and tea master Minty Zhu, who will personally guide guests through the ceremony, sharing the rich history, culture, and intention behind each step.
Every ceremony will feature two specially curated teas, accompanied by light seasonal snacks. Guests will be provided their own tray of teaware and invited to follow along as traditional techniques will be demonstrated, offering insight into the origins of each selection and the richness of Chinese tea culture.
This is a rare opportunity to slow down, connect, and savor tea in its most meaningful form.
Category: Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. Misc. School / Education. Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Phone: 213-262-1781. Cost: $35.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Men & Beasts
2100 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026.
For more info visit resy.com. Guided Tea Ceremony at Men & Beasts
Men & Beasts, a modern Chinese kitchen and tea lounge in Echo Park, is excited to introduce their guided tea ceremonies. Each intimate experience will be hosted by co-owner and tea master Minty Zhu, who will personally guide guests through the ceremony, sharing the rich history, culture, and intention behind each step.
Every ceremony will feature two specially curated teas, accompanied by light seasonal snacks. Guests will be provided their own tray of teaware and invited to follow along as traditional techniques will be demonstrated, offering insight into the origins of each selection and the richness of Chinese tea culture.
This is a rare opportunity to slow down, connect, and savor tea in its most meaningful form.
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. School / Education. Misc. Contact Phone: 213-262-1781. Cost: $35.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Men & Beasts | Modern Chinese Restaurant & Tea Lounge
2100 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026.
For more info visit resy.com. Guided Tea Ceremony at Men & Beasts
Men & Beasts, a modern Chinese kitchen and tea lounge in Echo Park, is excited to introduce their guided tea ceremonies. Each intimate experience will be hosted by co-owner and tea master Minty Zhu, who will personally guide guests through the ceremony, sharing the rich history, culture, and intention behind each step.
Every ceremony will feature two specially curated teas, accompanied by light seasonal snacks. Guests will be provided their own tray of teaware and invited to follow along as traditional techniques will be demonstrated, offering insight into the origins of each selection and the richness of Chinese tea culture.
This is a rare opportunity to slow down, connect, and savor tea in its most meaningful form.
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. School / Education. Misc. Contact Phone: 213-262-1781. Cost: $35.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Men & Beasts | Modern Chinese Restaurant & Tea Lounge
2100 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026.
For more info visit resy.com. HOKA x HAVEN Collaboration Launch Party
Celebrate the launch of HOKA and HAVEN’s new collaboration with a free launch party on Thursday, October 16th! Enjoy the first chance to purchase the shoes, as well as a DJ, free drinks, and more!
Category: Festivals / Parades. Sports and Recreation.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
3110 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026.
The Willows — LA’s Most Disturbingly Exciting Dinner Party
The Willows (21+), one of North America's most talked-about immersive theater experiences, is returning to Los Angeles starting in September 2025. This emotionally gripping, dark, and sophisticated production—which has captivated over 6,000 guests since its debut—has been revived with new artistic and commercial heights.
From the creators of Creep LA, recently recently included as a nominee in USA Today 10Best's Readers Choice Awards, The Willows is set at Los Angeles’ historic Beckett Mansion, and invites 24 guests per performance into an eerily intimate family gathering where nothing—and no one—is quite what it seems.
Shows begin on September 25, with tickets now available at www.jfiproductions.com.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Cost: All-in Ticket Price: $250.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Beckett Mansion
2218 S Harvard Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018.
For more info visit www.jfiproductions.com. Join Us In DTLA For A Proper Presents x SoundCloud DJ Set By Covex (10/16)
Proper Presents recently partnered with SoundCloud to bring intimate DJ sets to the Downtown L.A Proper’s Cara Cara Rooftop. The next live set will be on October 16, at 7:00PM with a live set from Covex! Guests will be able to enjoy live music accompanied by stunning rooftop views, craft cocktails and more.
Category: Misc. Cost: Free.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
DTLA Proper Hotel (Rooftop, 1100 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015, USA).
For more info visit posh.vip. KARAOKE IS BACK-ROSCOE'S JAZZ LOUNGE
Karaoke is back at Roscoe's Jazz Lounge starting on Thursday, October 2nd, and every Thursday in October. Come on out and lift up your voice, we want to hear you sing! $5 cover and show time starts at 7pm.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Misc. Contact Name: Bora Dubose. Contact Phone: 562.336.1030. Contact Email: Seabirdjazz@outlook.com. Cost: $5.00.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
730 E. Broadway.Long Beach.CA.90802 at Roscoe's Jazz Lounge.
Smog City West Comedy Night
Carefully curated comedy show every 3rd Thursday of the month
Different lineup every month. Comedians from (Netflix, BET, Amazon Prime etc)
Hosted by Reid Clark
7pm Doors/sign up
730 Show
1 Item minimum
22755 Hawthorne Blvd,
Torrance, CA 90505
PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK THIS ADRESS WHEN TRAVELING
Donations
Avoid eventbrite fees by paying via venmo/paypal (@reidclarkcomedy) or cashapp $rccomedy
jahlikefunny.eventbrite.com.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Community Events / Volunteerism. Festivals / Parades. Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. Theater / Concerts. Misc. Contact Name: Reid. Contact Phone: 3012135129. Contact Email: Reid.clark35@gmail.com. Cost: Free.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Smog City West
22755 Hawthorne Boulevard Torrance, CA 90505.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson–Apt. 2B
Two free-spirited women solve mysteries and kick butts in a fast-paced and wildly entertaining comic escapade that offers a cheerful, sassy twist on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous detective series. When Joan Watson becomes the reluctant roommate of kooky Sherlock (just don’t call her ‘Shirley’) Holmes, she also becomes Holmes’s de facto partner in crime-solving. Together, they stumble out of pandemic-era malaise as a hilariously codependent, endearingly off-kilter “Odd Couple” adventure duo who careen pell-mell from caper to caper… until, eventually, they meet their match in a supervillain who might be even more clever than they are. International City Theatre at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, 330 E. Seaside Way, Long Beach, CA 90802; (562) 436-4610; InternationalCityTheatre.org.
Oct. 15 – Nov. 2 (including previews)
• Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.: Oct. 15 ONLY (preview)
• Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.
• Fridays at 7:30 p.m.
• Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.
• Sundays at 2 p.m.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Phone: 562-436-4610. Contact Email: ict@ictlongbeach.org. Cost: $44-$59.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
International City Theatre
330 East Seaside Way
Long Beach, CA 90802.
For more info visit ictlongbeach.org. The BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre! What’s playing on BFF THURSDAYS at Santa Monica Playhouse?
It’s the 10th Annual Santa Monica Playhouse BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 14 – Nov 16, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering over 36 plays, workshops and family-oriented events. What’s happening on BFF THURSDAYS?
Oct 16: STAGE MAMMA: From Child Star to Leading Lady. Award-winning actor Rheagan Wallace shares her extraordinary life with raw honesty, poignant reflection, and unexpected humor. “A virtuosic solo performance!” DoLA. Includes post-show Q&A with the artist. Rated 16+
Oct 23: Wise Ass Women from the Westside, an evening of comedic storytelling featuring Pattie Fitzgerald, Wendy Hammers and Susan Landon. Three wise (ass) women from the westside of LA share their wit and wisdom in comedic monologues, stand up bits, and stories. You’ll laugh a lot, cry maybe a little, and be grateful you are alive. Rated 16+
Oct 30: Zach Ring’s The Advocate is a “Hollywood” dramedy filled with suspense, lucky breaks and unluck consequences. Written, directed and produced by Zach Rin…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Santa Monica Playhouse Box Office. Contact Phone: 310-394-9779. Contact Email: theatre@SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com. Cost: Free as part of the Santa Monica Playhouse BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM.
Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401.
For more info visit www.santamonicaplayhouse.com. Community Screening of Desert Angel + Q&A (free)
Join us for a special community screening of Desert Angel, the award-winning documentary by director Vincent DeLuca. DeLuca follows one family in their harrowing journey to reunite across the US-Mexico border.
Rafael Larraenza risked everything 40 years ago to start a new life in the U.S. Today, he leads Los Angeles del Desierto, a volunteer organization dedicated to searching for migrants risking their lives to make the same crossing.
When a Salvadoran woman reports her son is missing, Rafael sets off to find him in the sweltering borderlands. This is their story.
Learn how we can take action as a community to support our immigrant neighbors.
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Beth Hagenlocker. Contact Phone: 310-741-0249. Contact Email: hagenlocker@gmail.com. Cost: free.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Harmony Gold Preview House
7655 W. Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90046.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Mascogos
Latino Theater Company presents the world premiere of Mascaogos (Mahs-KO-gohs), a bold, historical sci-fi drama by Miranda González exploring the untold stories of Mexico’s Underground Railroad that brought runaway slaves from Florida and Georgia to Múzquiz, Coahuila. Eighteen-year-old Jamari is fighting an unknown illness that takes him through worlds he’s never seen before, time-traveling from 1864 Mexico to today’s West Side of Chicago. Unsure of where he belongs, trapped in a historical cycle, Jamari and his loved ones seek answers as they try to break free from the shackles of time. Oct. 11 thru Nov. 9; Latino Theater Company at The Los Angeles Theatre Center (The LATC), 514 S Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90013; $10-$48; (213) 489-0994; www.latinotheaterco.org
Oct, 11- Nov. 9
• Thursdays at 8 p.m.
• Fridays at 8 p.m.
• Saturdays at 8 p.m.
• Sundays at 4 p.m.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Phone: (213) 489-0994. Contact Email: info@latinotheaterco.org. Cost: $22-$48.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Los Angeles Theatre Center
514 S. Spring St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013.
For more info visit www.latinotheaterco.org. San Cha: Inebria Me
Los Angeles-based composer, musician, and performance artist San Cha presents a new experimental opera. San Cha appears as Dolores, a beauty of humble means who, after marrying wealthy Salvador, is caught in a web of jealousy and abuse. Esperanza, a genderless being of light and empowerment, visits Dolores, giving her strength to realize her true value. Drawing on influences including Mexican immigrant family life, Catholic church choir, and Bay Area drag, this bold new work merges the dramatic, opulent operatic form with the melodrama of telenovelas. Compositions fusing ranchera, cumbia, punk, classical, and electro music are performed by a stellar cast led by Darian Donovan Thomas alongside stefa marin alarcon, Lu Coy, Kyle Kidd, Carolina Oliveros, and Phong Tran. With its title, Inebria Me references the intoxicating, transcendent, and sublime power of love that conquers all.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
REDCAT.
For more info visit www.redcat.org. Shelley Conducts Scheherazade
Experience a vibrant journey through modern energy, soulful tradition, and timeless myth. Jessie Montgomery’s Starburst shimmers with cosmic energy, followed by Arturo Márquez’s “Mystical and Profane” concerto featuring acclaimed Spanish guitarist Pablo Sainz-Villegas. Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade weaves the magical tales of One Thousand and One Nights, with lush melodies and dazzling orchestration.
Preview Talk at 7 p.m. with KUSC midday host Alan Chapman.
For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit https://www.pacificsymphony.org/show-details/shelley-conducts-scheherazade or contact the box office at (714) 755-5799.
Dates: October 16th - October 18th, 2025 at 8pm.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Pacific Symphony. Contact Phone: (714) 755-5799. Contact Email: info@pacificsymphony.org. Cost: Tickets on sale August 3, 2025.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:15 PM.
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
615 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626.
For more info visit www.pacificsymphony.org. The Little King of Norwalk
A modern barrio fable about power, politics and the price of survival, set against a real-life scandal that unfolded last year when Norwalk imposed a ban on shelters, supportive housing, and businesses that traditionally serve the poor. Following a DUI, Juan attends his first mandated AA meeting — where he’s mistaken for someone powerful and influential who might be of use to the ambitious mayor and his inner circle. Juan wields his new power to benefit himself, but soon goes too far. Can he find redemption by confessing the truth? Sept. 25 thru Nov. 2; Latino Theater Company at The Los Angeles Theatre Center (The LATC), 514 S Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90013; $10-$48; (213) 489-0994; www.latinotheaterco.org.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Phone: (213) 489-0994. Contact Email: info@latinotheaterco.org. Cost: $10-$48.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
The Los Angeles Theatre Center (The LATC)
514 S. Spring Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013.
For more info visit www.latinotheaterco.org. Towne Street Theatre presents In Response: RISE UP!
Towne Street Theatre (TST) proudly presents In Response -- a theatre festival unlike any other. Returning for its 7th year at the prestigious Stella Adler Academy of Acting and Theatre in Hollywood, In Response is a collection of short performances that respond to today’s urgent events, social issues, and personal experiences through compelling plays and other performing arts mediums. This year’s festival’s theme is RISE UP! It continues a seven-year tradition of offering playwrights, directors, actors, and other performing artists a dynamic platform to respond to today’s urgent events, social issues, and personal experiences. Ranging from touching drama to laugh-out-loud comedy, the show reveals historical events and how they shape our current society, calls us to act in the face of threats to our democracy, and reminds us that – regardless of who we are or where we come from – we are all one.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Towne Street Theatre. Contact Phone: 323-465-4446. Contact Email: townestreetla@gmail.com. Cost: $20.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Stella Adler Academy of Acting and Theatre
6773 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Cackle Freaks w/Special Guest David Dastmalchian
B-movies. A+ comedy. CACKLE FREAKS plays the weirdest clips from horror films, and our comedians use them as inspiration for scenes. Featuring guests from the horror world and special surprises, it’s the midnight movie of improv shows, hosted by the Cackle Freak himself!
SCREAM KING:
David Dastmalchian (Late Night with the Devil, Suicide Squad, The Dark Knight, Dexter: Resurrection, The Boogeyman, The Life of Chuck, Street Fighter, and Prisoners)
IMPROVISORS:
Jon Daly (Comedy Bang! Bang! Big Mouth, Kroll Show, Miracle Workers, Fallout)
Alison Becker (Parks and Recreation, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Kroll Show)
David Theune (Comedy Bang! Bang! ASSSCAT, Holy Shit Improv, St. Denis Medical)
Alex Song-Xia (Dimension 20, Rick and Morty, Dropout, ASSSCAT)
Michael Delisle (OfficialHomeSweetHome, PotLuck, Mornin' Sunshine!)
Emily Mathwich (The PIT)
Sean Reidy (UCB, Mornin' Sunshine!).
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Email: cacklefreakscomedy@gmail.com. Cost: $15 (+fee) online and $20 day of.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 9:30 PM – 11:00 PM.
The Lyric Hyperion - 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90027.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Festival of Arts Exhibit at foaSouth: Magical Moments: Suspensions of Time
The Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach is pleased to announce the opening of its latest off-site exhibition at foaSouth, Magical Moments: Suspensions of Time, on view now through January 12, 2026. The gallery, located inside Active Culture at 1006 S. Coast Hwy. Laguna Beach, CA 92651, is free and open to the public daily from 9am to 8pm.
Magical Moments: Suspensions of Time investigates how still life and landscape genres can reframe everyday subjects into experiences that feel dreamlike, meditative, and timeless. Through realistic representations of objects and scenes, this exhibition highlights how the familiar can be transformed into something extraordinary, offering viewers moments of pause where the ordinary becomes otherworldly.
The public is invited to a special artist reception on Thursday, November 6, 2025, as part of First Thursdays Art Walk. Attendees can meet the artists, explore the exhibition, and enjoy an evening celebrating creativity and community.
The foaSouth gallery is part of the Festiv…
Category: Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Name: FoaSouth. Cost: free.
Friday, October 17, 2025.
Active Culture foaSOUTH
1006 S. Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651.
For more info visit www.foapom.com. Morongo Valley Music Festival
https://facebook.com/events/s/morongo-valley-music-festival-/721698376890735/?mibextid=wwXIfr.
Category: Festivals / Parades. Contact Name: Paul Forrester. Contact Phone: 4424519523. Contact Email: jtcitylimits@gmail.com. Cost: Free.
Friday, October 17, 2025 – Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
Covington Park
Morongo Valley, CA. 92256.
For more info visit facebook.com. Nikon Tour Comes to LA – Hands-On Photography Events September 25-29!
The Nikon Tour is rolling into Los Angeles, offering a one-of-a-kind, hands-on photography experience for creators of all skill levels. Join Nikon for a week-long series of immersive events where you’ll get to try out the Nikon Z5II and Z50II mirrorless cameras in real-world shooting environments across some of L.A.’s most iconic and photogenic locations.
Whether you shoot photos, videos or a little of both, you’ll have exclusive opportunities to create content during photo walks, mini workshops, and meet-ups led by Nikon Creators Preston Luke and Joyce Charat. Learn new techniques, shoot stunning content, and walk away with your photos and videos on an SD card or mobile device ready to edit, post, or share.
LA Area Schedule:
• Thursday, September 25: Photo Walks at Samy’s Camera
o Join us at Samy's Camera on Fairfax for one of three free photo walks to Urban Lights led by Nikon Creator Preston Luke.
• Friday, September 26: Photo Walk at Redondo Beach (Morning Session)
o Take a stroll on Redondo Beach for…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Name: Frances Lee. Contact Phone: 3618165294. Contact Email: flee@mww.com. Cost: Free (registration required).
Friday, October 17, 2025.
The Nikon Tour is rolling into Los Angeles, offering a one-of-a-kind, hands-on photography experience for creators of all skill levels. Join Nikon for a week-long series of immersive events in several photogenic locations.
For more info visit www.nikonusa.com. Outlets at San Clemente’s Big Jack Gives Back!
Get ready to kick off the fall season in style as Outlets at San Clemente welcomes back Big Jack, Orange County’s largest pumpkin! Standing at a monster-sized 16 feet tall, 15 feet wide, and tipping the scales at 1,500 pounds, this larger-than-life steel pumpkin will take center stage in Center Court throughout the month of October.
This year, Big Jack is more than just a festive photo backdrop, he’s spreading kindness through Big Jack Gives Back, a month-long campaign supporting Share the Dough.
From October 1–31, shoppers can contribute to Share the Dough’s Christmas Family Outreach, a program dedicated to bringing joy to local families during the holiday season. Visitors who donate $5 or more will also receive a free pumpkin cookie from Panera Bread at Outlets at San Clemente as a sweet thank you!
The seasonal attraction will also feature spook-tacular fun throughout October, with family-friendly activities, festive photo opportunities and plenty of treats to enjoy. From community events to holiday-i…
Category: Fundraisers.
Friday, October 17, 2025.
Outlets at San Clemente.
For more info visit www.outletsatsanclemente.com. Paula Rosen Jewelry's Breast Cancer Awareness Month Collection & Donation
The Annual Paula Rosen Jewelry Breast Cancer Awareness Collection Is Here!
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Paula Rosen Jewelry is thrilled to share that 100% of proceeds
from their Pink is an Attitude collection will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
The collection includes three unique necklaces featuring rose quartz, pink enamel, gold overlay, and diamond details. Available online beginning October 1st through October 31st.
About Paula Rosen Jewelry
A small, woman owned jewelry business out of Los Angeles and New York, Paula Rosen’s signature diamond padlocks, gold & silver tags, and unique chains have been coveted by celebrities, collectors and stylists for years. A native Californian who calls both the east and west coasts home, Paula travels the world with a restless and curious heart searching for gems, sourcing precious metals, and finding inspiration across the globe. Paula believes jewelry isn’t just an accessory, but a means of self-expression that should be worn eve…
Category: Fundraisers. Contact Name: Tracy Millard. Contact Phone: 925-324-0997. Contact Email: tracy@redlightpr.com.
Friday, October 17, 2025.
https://www.paularosen.com/.
For more info visit www.paularosen.com. The Cortège
This fall, creative studio Visomnia, helmed by participatory artist Jeff Hull (The Jejune Institute, The Latitude Society), presents the world premiere of The Cortège: a first-of-its-kind production existing in the liminal space between performance, ritual, and festival. In development since January 2023, The Cortège will premiere this September at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center for a limited engagement.
Unfolding at dusk, The Cortège begins with an open-air food market and live musical prelude. As twilight descends, audiences embark on a sonic voyage through choreographed movement, archetypal costuming, drone apparitions, puppetry, robotics, and participation. At evening's close, all are invited to join the procession and gather for shared tea and ambient sounds in the Afterlife Tent.
Choreographed by acclaimed Japanese battle dancer MiYU (@miyu23_official), the production features a cast of eight dancers and six ensemble members, with powerhouse street-style dancer Capjay (@capjjay) in the lead role of…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Name: Mimi Chang. Contact Phone: 201-543-9313. Contact Email: press@thecortege.co. Cost: Tickets start at $79.
Friday, October 17, 2025.
The Cricket Field at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center
480 W Riverside Drive, Burbank, CA.
Free To Sp%@k
Fiber art as protest: three SoCal artists transform fabric, text, and tradition to confront censorship, free speech, and democracy.
(Culver City, CA) Village Well Books & Coffee presents “Free To Sp%@k!” a group exhibition by Southern California fiber artists Kathryn Pellman, Kelly Hartigan Goldstein, and MartyO, who test the tensile strength of free expression when language itself has become a battleground. Timed to coincide with the American Library Association’s annual Banned Books Week (October 4–11, 2025), The artists pose a direct question: What happens to a democracy when the First Amendment is treated as negotiable rather than fundamental?
Each artist responds using their craft not as quiet decoration but as deliberate disruption, embedding contested language directly into their materials. Together, they demonstrate that if voices held no power, efforts to suppress them would not be so relentless.
Moving between hush and outcry within tactile mediums of fiber and paper, these works engage the cont…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Name: Kristine Schomaker. Contact Email: shoeboxartsla@gmail.com. Cost: 0.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Village Well Books & Coffee – Art Gallery
9900 Culver Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232.
Alliance of Women Directors Back To Set
This two-day directors' intensive is open to all genders and will bring together top talent from television, film, and streaming for panels, workshops, masterclasses, and networking experiences designed to sharpen production skills, build confidence, and prepare directors for on-set success.
Category: Conferences. Contact Name: Kylie Eaton. Contact Email: info@allianceofwomendirectors.org. Cost: $245.00 - $399.00.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
South Park Center
1149 S. Hill Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015.
For more info visit www.allianceofwomendirectors.org. Claremont Graduate University - Centennial Summit
The marquee academic gathering of the week. Prominent faculty, alumni, and thought leaders tackle urgent topics—from artificial intelligence and global health to education and ethics—through keynotes, panels, and breakout sessions.
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Conferences. School / Education. Contact Name: John Tucker. Contact Phone: (909)607-9226. Contact Email: john.tucker@cgu.edu. Cost: Free.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Garrison Theater
231 E 10th St, Claremont, CA 91711.
For more info visit admissions.cgu.edu. Glendale Welcomes The Salvation Army’s New Thrift Store
🎉 Treasure Hunters, Thrifters & Bargain Lovers — This One’s for You! 🎉
The new Salvation Army Thrift Store has officially opened in Glendale, CA — and it’s not your average thrift store. This 10,000-square-foot store blends bargain shopping with a life-changing purpose.
✨ What to Expect: 🛍️ A wide selection of quality clothing, accessories, home décor & one-of-a-kind treasures ♻️ A vibrant, eco-conscious shopping experience at unbeatable prices 🚗 Super easy drive-thru donation drop-off 🎁 Entry into a $100 Gift Certificate Drawing (winner announced Oct. 31!) 🎶 A Grand Opening Celebration coming soon (stay tuned!)
Best of all, every purchase and donation supports The Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Center in Pasadena, CA — a local program helping men rebuild their lives and find lasting transformation. With 107 beds for men and 16 beds for women, every purchase at the new Glendale thrift store is part of someone’s story of hope and healing right here in our…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Misc. Contact Name: Dalita B Lovett. Contact Phone: (858) 231-4432. Contact Email: dalita.lovett@usw.salvationarmy.org. Cost: Free.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
The Salvation Army Glendale Thrift Store & Donation Center, 333 N. Central Ave. Glendale, CA 91203.
For more info visit pasedenaarc.salvationarmy.org. "In Bloom: Flowers in Contemporary Art" Exhibition
“In Bloom: Flowers in Contemporary Art” explores contemporary approaches to the timeless floral theme. The media and artworks in the exhibition vary dramatically, with paintings, sculptures, installation, and video that range from naturalistic to abstract, and from playful to contemplative. “In Bloom” features the work of David Flores, DABSMYLA, Francesca Gabbiani and Eddie Ruscha, Simonette David Jackson, Jasmyn Marie, Analia Saban, Kim Schoen, and Tiffanie Turner, with new works by most artists. It will be on view from September 20, 2025–February 15, 2026 at Forest Lawn Museum.
Forest Lawn Museum is open Tuesday–Sunday from 10:00 AM–5:00 PM.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Phone: 323-340-4782. Contact Email: museum@forestlawn.com. Cost: free.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Forest Lawn Museum
Forest Lawn-Glendale
1712 S. Glendale Avenue, Glendale, CA 91205.
For more info visit forestlawn.com. Kid Builders at Pretend City
Families with young children are invited to a special Kid Builders Day at Pretend City Children’s Museum on Friday, October 17, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Thanks to the support of First 5 Orange County, admission to the museum will be free for the day with a reservation. This special event is designed specifically for families with children aged 0–5, offering a chance to enjoy Pretend City’s interactive learning spaces while exploring five engaging Kid Builders activity stations.
Each station is focused on fun, hands-on activities that support early childhood development. Children can practice their motor skills with Carpet Jump, strengthen their coordination with Kick Ball, explore sensory play during Bubble Chase, discover movement and bonding with Tummy Time, and enjoy creative expression at Make Some Noise. Together, these activities give parents and caregivers simple, playful ideas they can use at home to support their child’s growth and learning.
Space is limited, and reservations are required to atten…
Category: Museum / Exhibitions. School / Education. Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: Pretend City Children's Museum. Contact Phone: 949-428-3900. Contact Email: info@pretendcity.org. Cost: Free.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Pretend City Children's Museum
29 Hubble,
Irvine, CA 92618.
For more info visit www.pretendcity.org. San Diego Dim Sum Tour
Are you a foodie? Have you tried traditional Cantonese dim sum – The small plate experience, the chopsticks, the steam-heated carts, the stacked steamer baskets, the lively conversations? The Tea!
Perhaps you’ve never had the opportunity to learn the immense history involved with dim sum from a Cantonese-American guide (dim sum = “to touch the heart!”). This is your chance! For a limited time, you can join Wild Foodie Tours and enjoy a truly unique dining experience! We'll brunch on Cantonese-style dim sum, served fresh from traditional push-carts & steamer baskets. You’ll learn about dim sum’s Silk Road roots, flavorful teas, and traditional Southern Chinese etiquette. You’ll pick and choose a variety of classic dim sum specialties like barbecue pork buns, rice crepes, siu mai, and egg tarts -- and become touched by the heart!
After the meal, we'll take you on a walking tour through the heart of the Asian Cultural District of San Diego and end at a popular Asian supermarket for some quick shopping. P…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. Reunions. School / Education. Misc. Contact Name: Albert Chan. Contact Phone: 858-951-7470. Contact Email: info@wildfoodietours.com. Cost: 69.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:15 PM.
Jasmine Seafood Restaurant on 4609 Convoy Street.
Fall Market in Los Angeles: 100+ Makers, DIY, Food & More!
🍂 Markets for Makers is back in Los Angeles with our Fall Market at the California Market Center, October 11–12! Shop from 100+ curated makers and small businesses, craft at our DIY stations, snap photos at our iconic walls, and enjoy tasty food & drinks while filling your complimentary tote with one-of-a-kind finds.
Kids under 12 are free, so it’s the perfect fall weekend outing for friends, families, and anyone who loves to shop small and support local creativity!
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Festivals / Parades.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
California Market Center (110 E 9th St, Los Angeles, CA 90079).
For more info visit tickets.marketsformakers.com. YENSA x Oakberry Exclusive One-Day Pop-Up
Join YENSA + Oakberry for a vibrant day filled with beauty, wellness, and a few fun surprises:
-YENSA Superfood Acai Bowls
- Personalized shade matching for the BC Foundation
-Lipstick readings by The Lipstick Witch
- Meet & Greet with YENSA founder Jennifer Yen
- Exclusive YENSA + Oakberry giveaways throughout the day.
Category: Misc. Cost: Free.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
1432 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291.
Oktoberfest at The Miramar
Raise a stein and celebrate an authentic Bavarian, Munich-inspired Oktoberfest right here in Santa Monica. Experience the lively spirit of Germany’s most famous festival with Paulaner and Hofbräuhaus beers flowing, paired with classic fare including bratwurst, roasted chicken, pretzels, Sauerkraut, and apple strudel. Fun for the whole family, enjoy classic Oktoberfest games with cash prizes, traditional Polka playlist, and live bands all weekend long!
Complimentary Beer for first 100 attendees on opening night Friday, October 17!
Category: Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. Festivals / Parades. Art / Photography / Crafts. Cost: 🎟 Tickets: $20 Entry 21+ (includes complimentary access to The Bungalow) 20 and Under | Complimentary Entry.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 12:00 PM – Sunday, October 19, 2025, 10:00 PM.
101 Wilshire Blvd.
For more info visit www.fairmont-miramar.com. Call for submissions for the 2026 Cultural Guide
Calling for submissions for the 2026 DCA comprehensive calendar and cultural guide that will list the numerous in-person and online activities, events, exhibitions, lectures, and programming related to this annual celebration of African American culture. 2026 marks the 100th celebration of Black History Commemorations in America founded by the Father of Black History Dr. Cater G. Woodson. The goal continues for the past eighty years by OASC to inform Angelenos of these exciting cultural activities and programming, and encourage them to participate in the celebration.
Submit information for any Black history activities and programming that your organization is hosting between February 1, 2026 and March 31, 2026. Please download and complete the form found at www.oascla.org/resources.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Name: Lura Ball. Contact Phone: 5622704881. Contact Email: vassie@OASCLA.ORG. Cost: 0.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 2:00 PM – Saturday, October 18, 2025, 2:00 PM.
Online.
For more info visit www.oascla.org. Mom & Me: Treats-n-Suites Halloween Bash by Single Mom Strong LA
Join Single Mom Strong LA for a special Mom & Me outing to the Treats-n-Suites Halloween Bash — you and your child(ren) are invited to join the fun!
This festive evening is a chance to enjoy quality time together, connect with other single-parent families, and make some sweet autumn memories.
📍 Meeting Time & Location:
We’ll meet at the entrance between 4:15–4:30 PM and enter the event together at 4:30 PM . Please arrive on time — tickets will be forfeited after 4:30 PM.
🌟 Event Highlights:
Trick-or-Treating
Hayride
Costume Parade
Community time with other moms and kids
Costumes are optional — come as you are and ready for fall fun! 🍂
We’ll enjoy the evening as a group and soak in all the festive vibes.
About Mom & Me Events
We’re removing the loneliness of single parenting! Every month, Single Mom Strong provides opportunities to connect with other local single mothers. Mom & Me events allow single mothers and their children to spend quality time together, while getting to know other…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Misc.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Galaxy Park, 18400 Avalon Blvd, Carson, CA 90746, USA.
For more info visit tinyurl.com. SHRIMPFEST25 at San Pedro Fish Market
San Pedro Fish Market in Long Beach presents the 5th annual SHRIMPFEST, a seafood celebration featuring more-than-you-can-eat shrimp, live mariachi, and a special meet-and-greet with the cast of Kings of Fi$H, the hit docuseries on Amazon Prime Video. Enjoy panoramic bay views, exclusive festival-only dishes, taco and oyster stations, and the World Famous Shrimp Tray. Single tickets are available for $89.99 each, including tax and gratuity. Purchase two tickets for $79.99 each, or purchase three or more tickets for $69.99 each. Each ticket includes a $25 gift voucher toward a future visit, one free fountain drink, more than you can eat food, live music, and more. For additional event details and to purchase tickets, visit www.sanpedrofish.com/shrimpfest/.
Category: Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. Cost: Single Ticket: $89.99, Two Tickets: $79.99, Three Plus Tickets: $69.99.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
6550 E Marina Dr, Long Beach, CA 90803.
For more info visit www.sanpedrofish.com. TERRIFYING TRUE STORIES by Canlelight in a Haunted Theater
Hollywood's most anticipated immersive event is here…
Terrifying True Stories By Candlelight in an Abandoned Church...
Immerse yourself in a spine-chilling world as you venture through an abandoned church, and four haunted historic Victorian mansions where the boundaries between the living and the dead have long since crumbled.
You’ll Meet The Souls That Cannot Leave....
You’ll encounter the restless spirits and dark figures who refuse to remain buried in history’s forgotten corners.
Navigate through candlelit encounters with the damned and the desperate, and witness the macabre history that seeps from every stone and shadow.
These aren't mere stories—they're encounters with souls who demand to be remembered, spirits who hunger for acknowledgment, and entities that refuse to rest...
Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Reserve your place now among the brave few who will face what lurks in the candlelit corners, where every flicker of flame reveals a new horror and every shadow conceals a dark…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Cathy Staniewicz. Contact Phone: +17603636045. Contact Email: cathymv@live.com. Cost: $59.99.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Cat's Crawl Theater
660 Heliotrope Ave
Los Angeles CA 90004.
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE @ The Comedy Chateau
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE is The Comedy Chateau’s weekly stand-up showcase—fresh lineups, craft cocktails, and a full dinner menu every Friday night. Free parking next door (City National Bank adjacent structure). 2-drink minimum purchase required. Use code "MIA" (ALL CAPS) at checkout for FREE tickets. New lineup weekly; same killer energy.
Tickets: https://www.thecomedychateau.com. Venue: 4615 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood.
Contact Name: Mia Martinez. Contact Phone: (818) 824-3371. Contact Email: bookings@thecomedychateau.com. Cost: $22.25 (WITH TAX) FREE if you use code "MIA" at check out.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
4615 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91602.
For more info visit www.thecomedychateau.com. The Willows — LA’s Most Disturbingly Exciting Dinner Party
The Willows (21+), one of North America's most talked-about immersive theater experiences, is returning to Los Angeles starting in September 2025. This emotionally gripping, dark, and sophisticated production—which has captivated over 6,000 guests since its debut—has been revived with new artistic and commercial heights.
From the creators of Creep LA, recently recently included as a nominee in USA Today 10Best's Readers Choice Awards, The Willows is set at Los Angeles’ historic Beckett Mansion, and invites 24 guests per performance into an eerily intimate family gathering where nothing—and no one—is quite what it seems.
Shows begin on September 25, with tickets now available at www.jfiproductions.com.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Cost: All-in Ticket Price: $250.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Beckett Mansion
2218 S Harvard Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018.
For more info visit www.jfiproductions.com. Book Launch Celebration: I Am Human Too — Now in Pulitzer Consideration!
️Ticket includes: Signed Copy Of Book, Q&A, Wine & More!
Join us for a powerful and unforgettable evening celebrating the launch of Sarah Murphree’s debut memoir, I Am Human Too, currently in consideration for a Pulitzer.
Sarah spent two transformative years living alongside the unhoused, exploring the complexities of mental health and her own mother’s diagnosis. This memoir is a journey of empathy, understanding, and humanity.
Event highlights include:
Live Q&A with Sarah
Book signing
Wine and meaningful conversation
Every ticket purchased gives back too! Proceeds go directly to initiatives to support the unhoused.
Be part of a night of connection, insight, and inspiration with a beautiful group of like-minded people.
Tickets are limited—reserve yours today before they sell out!
Learn more at: www.sarahmurphree.com.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Name: The Last Bookstore (Studio City). Contact Phone: (747) 205-2230. Cost: $25.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Last Bookstore Studio City
4437 Lankershim Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 91602.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Amerika, or The Man Who Disappeared
Open Fist Theatre Company presents the world premiere of new stage adaptation of Franz Kafka’s first novel. Arriving in New York City on a steamer, 17-year-old Karl Rossmann strives to make his own way, even as he encounters a series of increasingly strange and bewildering experiences that turn his world upside-down. Open Fist Theatre Company @ Atwater Village Theatre, 3269 Casitas Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90039; www.openfist.org
Oct. 17 – Nov 22:
• Fridays at 7:30 p.m.
• Saturdays at 7 p.m.
• Sundays at 2 p.m.
• Monday at 7:30 p.m.: Oct. 20 ONLY.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Phone: (323) 882-6912. Contact Email: info@openfist.org. Cost: $26-$45.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Atwater Village Theatre
3269 Casitas Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90039.
For more info visit openfisttheatre.my.salesforce-sites.com. F**k This Month: Free Show
Everything is getting crazy expensive and so we want to put on a completely free show live and streaming! Put on by the fine folks over at DSP Studios in Los Angeles (near the Elysian Theater), we'll bring some of our favorite improvisers to do a fully improvised show based off YOUR bad month 100% free of charge!
Cast is a surprise but we promise they'll be worth your money!
In order for us to get an accurate count, we ask that you reserve a ticket if you plan to come! There's limited seats, so if you reserve a ticket and find out you can't come, just release them or email us at thirdbestcomedy@gmail.com and we'll make sure you get removed!
Category: Theater / Concerts. Cost: Free.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM.
DSP Studios
1960 Riverside Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90039.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson–Apt. 2B
Two free-spirited women solve mysteries and kick butts in a fast-paced and wildly entertaining comic escapade that offers a cheerful, sassy twist on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous detective series. When Joan Watson becomes the reluctant roommate of kooky Sherlock (just don’t call her ‘Shirley’) Holmes, she also becomes Holmes’s de facto partner in crime-solving. Together, they stumble out of pandemic-era malaise as a hilariously codependent, endearingly off-kilter “Odd Couple” adventure duo who careen pell-mell from caper to caper… until, eventually, they meet their match in a supervillain who might be even more clever than they are. International City Theatre at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, 330 E. Seaside Way, Long Beach, CA 90802; (562) 436-4610; InternationalCityTheatre.org.
Oct. 15 – Nov. 2 (including previews)
• Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.: Oct. 15 ONLY (preview)
• Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.
• Fridays at 7:30 p.m.
• Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.
• Sundays at 2 p.m.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Phone: 562-436-4610. Contact Email: ict@ictlongbeach.org. Cost: $44-$59.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
International City Theatre
330 East Seaside Way
Long Beach, CA 90802.
For more info visit ictlongbeach.org. “anthropology”
Merril is one of Silicon Valley’s leading software engineers, but her life disintegrates when her younger sister Angie vanishes on her way home from college. A year later, when the police have long abandoned their search, Merril assembles all the digital material Angie has left behind and sets about building herself a digital simulation of her sister. The resultant ‘virtual Angie’ offers her some solace – until, that is, it starts to reveal new details about the real Angie's disappearance. The title of this play is deliberately styled and published as anthropology, in all lower case.
The North American Premiere of Lauren Gunderson’s anthropology, directed by John Perrin Flynn, launches Rogue Machine’s new season on their mainstage. This high-stakes AI thriller is wrapped in emotional urgency while questioning just how far we’ll go to uncover truth and what technology can and can’t help us resolve in our relationships.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Rogue Machine. Contact Phone: 855-585-5185. Contact Email: Info@roguemachinetheatre.com. Cost: $45; Seniors $35, Students with ID $25. Show4Less on Fridays Oct. 10 ($15+), Oct. 17 ($20+), Oct. 24 ($20+), Nov. 1 ($25).
Friday, October 17, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Rogue Machine at the Matrix Theatre, 7657 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046.
David Roussève/REALITY, Becoming Daddy AF
"Roussève is one of the modern dance world's great stage personalities." —The Washington Post
Celebrated dance-theater artist David Roussève creates his first full-length solo performance in more than 20 years. Becoming Daddy AF is an intimate meditation on life’s purpose, created and performed by a queer African American acutely aware of the finite time he has left on the planet.
Like strands of DNA, it connects elements encoded in his body, including 600 years of genealogy (from France, Portugal Germany, Mali, Senegal, Haiti, and Cuba), a roller coaster journey with HIV, and the shattering loss of a husband of 26 years — while revisiting movement from 35 years of dance-making to explore the meaning of virtuosity for a 65-year old body. Becoming Daddy AF is the portrait of a man defying death, though he is unable to fully embrace life.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Cost: $38.08 - $48.67.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Nimoy Theater, 1262 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024.
For more info visit cap.ucla.edu. Mascogos
Latino Theater Company presents the world premiere of Mascaogos (Mahs-KO-gohs), a bold, historical sci-fi drama by Miranda González exploring the untold stories of Mexico’s Underground Railroad that brought runaway slaves from Florida and Georgia to Múzquiz, Coahuila. Eighteen-year-old Jamari is fighting an unknown illness that takes him through worlds he’s never seen before, time-traveling from 1864 Mexico to today’s West Side of Chicago. Unsure of where he belongs, trapped in a historical cycle, Jamari and his loved ones seek answers as they try to break free from the shackles of time. Oct. 11 thru Nov. 9; Latino Theater Company at The Los Angeles Theatre Center (The LATC), 514 S Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90013; $10-$48; (213) 489-0994; www.latinotheaterco.org
Oct, 11- Nov. 9
• Thursdays at 8 p.m.
• Fridays at 8 p.m.
• Saturdays at 8 p.m.
• Sundays at 4 p.m.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Phone: (213) 489-0994. Contact Email: info@latinotheaterco.org. Cost: $22-$48.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Los Angeles Theatre Center
514 S. Spring St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013.
For more info visit www.latinotheaterco.org. Nili Brosh Band
Nili Brosh is back with her band to play new and old originals!
Nili Brosh is part of a new generation of guitarists. Both a solo artist and a sidewoman, Nili currently plays with Danny Elfman, Cirque du Soleil, Dethklok, as well as her original band.
Israeli-American and Berklee College of Music grad, Nili has performed with Steve Vai, Paul Gilbert, Tony MacAlpine, Andy Timmons, Guthrie Govan, The Aristocrats, Stu Hamm, Jennifer Batten, Gretchen Menn, Bryan Beller, DragonForce, Jeff Loomis, Alphonso Johnson, and The Iron Maidens. Nili has released three albums (Through The Looking Glass, 2010, A Matter of Perception, 2014, and Spectrum, 2019), and a number of singles, which she performs and leads clinics on worldwide.
Additionally, Nili has written a lesson column for Premier Guitar magazine and released several courses with JTC Guitar. She also recorded guitars on Danny Elfman’s 2021 and 2022 releases Big Mess, Bigger. Messier. (Featuring remixes by Trent Reznor, Iggy Pop, and others), as well as Marvel’…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Art Valdez. Contact Phone: 3108333281. Contact Email: art@alvas.com. Cost: $30.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Alvas Showroom
1417 W 8th Street
San Pedro Ca 90732.
For more info visit alvasshowroom.com. Parallel Process
Fifty years after America’s involvement in Vietnam, Robert Altman Jr. — son of legendary M*A*S*H director Robert Altman — is bringing a powerful new war drama to the stage. The world premiere of Parallel Process opens September 19 at the Odyssey Theatre in West Los Angeles and runs through October 26, 2025.
For Altman Jr. the project carries a personal echo, “Fox Studios told my dad they wouldn’t do a movie about Vietnam — that it was too political,” he recalls. “They said it had to be about the Korean War. But if you look at M*A*S*H closely, you’ll see that it’s really about Vietnam. Indeed, those same unflinching themes of war’s hidden costs and the bonds between soldiers are at the heart of Parallel Process.”
Written and directed by David Kohner Zuckerman, Parallel Process draws authenticity from extensive conversations with the plays Executive Producer, Vietnam veteran Lt. Lewis Finocchio (Ret.) and many other veterans. “Every Vietnam Veteran carries a secret,” says Finocchio. “Parallel Process digs de…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Odyssey Theatre. Contact Phone: (310) 477-2055. Contact Email: boxoffice@odysseytheatre.com. Cost: $39.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Odyssey Theatre
2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd
Los Angeles CA 90025.
For more info visit www.parallelprocesstheplay.com. Shelley Conducts Scheherazade
Experience a vibrant journey through modern energy, soulful tradition, and timeless myth. Jessie Montgomery’s Starburst shimmers with cosmic energy, followed by Arturo Márquez’s “Mystical and Profane” concerto featuring acclaimed Spanish guitarist Pablo Sainz-Villegas. Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade weaves the magical tales of One Thousand and One Nights, with lush melodies and dazzling orchestration.
Preview Talk at 7 p.m. with KUSC midday host Alan Chapman.
For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit https://www.pacificsymphony.org/show-details/shelley-conducts-scheherazade or contact the box office at (714) 755-5799.
Dates: October 16th - October 18th, 2025 at 8pm.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Pacific Symphony. Contact Phone: (714) 755-5799. Contact Email: info@pacificsymphony.org. Cost: Tickets on sale August 3, 2025.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:15 PM.
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
615 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626.
For more info visit www.pacificsymphony.org. The Little King of Norwalk
A modern barrio fable about power, politics and the price of survival, set against a real-life scandal that unfolded last year when Norwalk imposed a ban on shelters, supportive housing, and businesses that traditionally serve the poor. Following a DUI, Juan attends his first mandated AA meeting — where he’s mistaken for someone powerful and influential who might be of use to the ambitious mayor and his inner circle. Juan wields his new power to benefit himself, but soon goes too far. Can he find redemption by confessing the truth? Sept. 25 thru Nov. 2; Latino Theater Company at The Los Angeles Theatre Center (The LATC), 514 S Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90013; $10-$48; (213) 489-0994; www.latinotheaterco.org.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Phone: (213) 489-0994. Contact Email: info@latinotheaterco.org. Cost: $10-$48.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
The Los Angeles Theatre Center (The LATC)
514 S. Spring Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013.
For more info visit www.latinotheaterco.org. Towne Street Theatre presents In Response: RISE UP!
Towne Street Theatre (TST) proudly presents In Response -- a theatre festival unlike any other. Returning for its 7th year at the prestigious Stella Adler Academy of Acting and Theatre in Hollywood, In Response is a collection of short performances that respond to today’s urgent events, social issues, and personal experiences through compelling plays and other performing arts mediums. This year’s festival’s theme is RISE UP! It continues a seven-year tradition of offering playwrights, directors, actors, and other performing artists a dynamic platform to respond to today’s urgent events, social issues, and personal experiences. Ranging from touching drama to laugh-out-loud comedy, the show reveals historical events and how they shape our current society, calls us to act in the face of threats to our democracy, and reminds us that – regardless of who we are or where we come from – we are all one.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Towne Street Theatre. Contact Phone: 323-465-4446. Contact Email: townestreetla@gmail.com. Cost: $20.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Stella Adler Academy of Acting and Theatre
6773 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Central Coast AirFest
The Central Coast AirFest is back for another action-packed weekend with military demos, vintage warbirds, aerobatics, and more! The AirFest attracts thousands of visitors each year and is one of the largest airshows for warbirds on the West Coast. Child.
Category: Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Name: Brian Finnegan. Contact Phone: 909-306-5002. Contact Email: brian.finnegan@planesoffame.org. Cost: $35 and up.
Saturday, October 18, 2025 – Sunday, October 19, 2025.
Santa Maria Airport
3217 Terminal Drive
Santa Maria
93455.
For more info visit www.centralcoastairfest.com. Festival of Arts Exhibit at foaSouth: Magical Moments: Suspensions of Time
The Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach is pleased to announce the opening of its latest off-site exhibition at foaSouth, Magical Moments: Suspensions of Time, on view now through January 12, 2026. The gallery, located inside Active Culture at 1006 S. Coast Hwy. Laguna Beach, CA 92651, is free and open to the public daily from 9am to 8pm.
Magical Moments: Suspensions of Time investigates how still life and landscape genres can reframe everyday subjects into experiences that feel dreamlike, meditative, and timeless. Through realistic representations of objects and scenes, this exhibition highlights how the familiar can be transformed into something extraordinary, offering viewers moments of pause where the ordinary becomes otherworldly.
The public is invited to a special artist reception on Thursday, November 6, 2025, as part of First Thursdays Art Walk. Attendees can meet the artists, explore the exhibition, and enjoy an evening celebrating creativity and community.
The foaSouth gallery is part of the Festiv…
Category: Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Name: FoaSouth. Cost: free.
Saturday, October 18, 2025.
Active Culture foaSOUTH
1006 S. Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651.
For more info visit www.foapom.com. Kids Can! KCRA Local Charity Drive
Hackard Law is excited to support the KCRA 3 Kids Can! Food Drive, which has been assisting our local families since 1987. Running from October 4th to November 7th, this event will provide food aid across Northern California. We are proud to be involved and encourage others in the community to join us! Schools can participate by signing up as donation locations, and we welcome individuals to join our effort by contributing non-perishable food items. Together, we can make a difference!
Visit our event page for more details!
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: Hackard Law. Contact Phone: (916) 461-7744. Contact Email: Marketing@hackardlaw.com. Cost: Free.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
10640 Mather Blvd #100, Mather, CA 95655.
For more info visit www.hackardlaw.com. Nikon Tour Comes to LA – Hands-On Photography Events September 25-29!
The Nikon Tour is rolling into Los Angeles, offering a one-of-a-kind, hands-on photography experience for creators of all skill levels. Join Nikon for a week-long series of immersive events where you’ll get to try out the Nikon Z5II and Z50II mirrorless cameras in real-world shooting environments across some of L.A.’s most iconic and photogenic locations.
Whether you shoot photos, videos or a little of both, you’ll have exclusive opportunities to create content during photo walks, mini workshops, and meet-ups led by Nikon Creators Preston Luke and Joyce Charat. Learn new techniques, shoot stunning content, and walk away with your photos and videos on an SD card or mobile device ready to edit, post, or share.
LA Area Schedule:
• Thursday, September 25: Photo Walks at Samy’s Camera
o Join us at Samy's Camera on Fairfax for one of three free photo walks to Urban Lights led by Nikon Creator Preston Luke.
• Friday, September 26: Photo Walk at Redondo Beach (Morning Session)
o Take a stroll on Redondo Beach for…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Name: Frances Lee. Contact Phone: 3618165294. Contact Email: flee@mww.com. Cost: Free (registration required).
Saturday, October 18, 2025.
The Nikon Tour is rolling into Los Angeles, offering a one-of-a-kind, hands-on photography experience for creators of all skill levels. Join Nikon for a week-long series of immersive events in several photogenic locations.
For more info visit www.nikonusa.com. Outlets at San Clemente’s Big Jack Gives Back!
Get ready to kick off the fall season in style as Outlets at San Clemente welcomes back Big Jack, Orange County’s largest pumpkin! Standing at a monster-sized 16 feet tall, 15 feet wide, and tipping the scales at 1,500 pounds, this larger-than-life steel pumpkin will take center stage in Center Court throughout the month of October.
This year, Big Jack is more than just a festive photo backdrop, he’s spreading kindness through Big Jack Gives Back, a month-long campaign supporting Share the Dough.
From October 1–31, shoppers can contribute to Share the Dough’s Christmas Family Outreach, a program dedicated to bringing joy to local families during the holiday season. Visitors who donate $5 or more will also receive a free pumpkin cookie from Panera Bread at Outlets at San Clemente as a sweet thank you!
The seasonal attraction will also feature spook-tacular fun throughout October, with family-friendly activities, festive photo opportunities and plenty of treats to enjoy. From community events to holiday-i…
Category: Fundraisers.
Saturday, October 18, 2025.
Outlets at San Clemente.
For more info visit www.outletsatsanclemente.com. Paula Rosen Jewelry's Breast Cancer Awareness Month Collection & Donation
The Annual Paula Rosen Jewelry Breast Cancer Awareness Collection Is Here!
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Paula Rosen Jewelry is thrilled to share that 100% of proceeds
from their Pink is an Attitude collection will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
The collection includes three unique necklaces featuring rose quartz, pink enamel, gold overlay, and diamond details. Available online beginning October 1st through October 31st.
About Paula Rosen Jewelry
A small, woman owned jewelry business out of Los Angeles and New York, Paula Rosen’s signature diamond padlocks, gold & silver tags, and unique chains have been coveted by celebrities, collectors and stylists for years. A native Californian who calls both the east and west coasts home, Paula travels the world with a restless and curious heart searching for gems, sourcing precious metals, and finding inspiration across the globe. Paula believes jewelry isn’t just an accessory, but a means of self-expression that should be worn eve…
Category: Fundraisers. Contact Name: Tracy Millard. Contact Phone: 925-324-0997. Contact Email: tracy@redlightpr.com.
Saturday, October 18, 2025.
https://www.paularosen.com/.
For more info visit www.paularosen.com. The Cortège
This fall, creative studio Visomnia, helmed by participatory artist Jeff Hull (The Jejune Institute, The Latitude Society), presents the world premiere of The Cortège: a first-of-its-kind production existing in the liminal space between performance, ritual, and festival. In development since January 2023, The Cortège will premiere this September at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center for a limited engagement.
Unfolding at dusk, The Cortège begins with an open-air food market and live musical prelude. As twilight descends, audiences embark on a sonic voyage through choreographed movement, archetypal costuming, drone apparitions, puppetry, robotics, and participation. At evening's close, all are invited to join the procession and gather for shared tea and ambient sounds in the Afterlife Tent.
Choreographed by acclaimed Japanese battle dancer MiYU (@miyu23_official), the production features a cast of eight dancers and six ensemble members, with powerhouse street-style dancer Capjay (@capjjay) in the lead role of…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Name: Mimi Chang. Contact Phone: 201-543-9313. Contact Email: press@thecortege.co. Cost: Tickets start at $79.
Saturday, October 18, 2025.
The Cricket Field at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center
480 W Riverside Drive, Burbank, CA.
Breast Friends Dog Walk
You and your four-legged friend are invited to join us for a tail-waggin’ heartwarming event in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The Breast Friends Dog Walk is more than just a stroll—it’s a celebration of strength, healing, and the powerful bond between people and pets.
✨ Important Information:
Our event is free to attend and open to the community!
Everyone is welcome to come enjoy the music, vendor booths, and festivities.
If you would like to participate in the dog walk itself, a registration and $40 fee are required. Your registration includes the walk, a swag bag filled with goodies, and helps support our mission of Making a PAWSitive Difference!
🐶 What to Expect:
A fun 2-lap walk around the Village Shopping Center at Tustin Legacy
Pet-friendly vendor booths & giveaways
Raffle drawings, dog fashion show, and more!
A vintage surf band for that feel-good vibe
As a thank-you, each participant will receive a swag bag of pet-friendly goodies—available to the 1st 100 Registrants.
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Runs / Walks / Marathons.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
15100 Kensington Park Drive, Suite 520, Tustin CA 92782.
For more info visit breastfriends.care. Free To Sp%@k
Fiber art as protest: three SoCal artists transform fabric, text, and tradition to confront censorship, free speech, and democracy.
(Culver City, CA) Village Well Books & Coffee presents “Free To Sp%@k!” a group exhibition by Southern California fiber artists Kathryn Pellman, Kelly Hartigan Goldstein, and MartyO, who test the tensile strength of free expression when language itself has become a battleground. Timed to coincide with the American Library Association’s annual Banned Books Week (October 4–11, 2025), The artists pose a direct question: What happens to a democracy when the First Amendment is treated as negotiable rather than fundamental?
Each artist responds using their craft not as quiet decoration but as deliberate disruption, embedding contested language directly into their materials. Together, they demonstrate that if voices held no power, efforts to suppress them would not be so relentless.
Moving between hush and outcry within tactile mediums of fiber and paper, these works engage the cont…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Name: Kristine Schomaker. Contact Email: shoeboxartsla@gmail.com. Cost: 0.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Village Well Books & Coffee – Art Gallery
9900 Culver Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232.
Ages 4 to 16 will love these CREATE-A-PLAY theatre sessions for KIDS! “A priceless theatre experience”
“One of the best in the country!” Daily Variety
A spectacular Musical Theatre and Play Production experience where young people make friends, expand their imagination and have fun as they act, sing, dance, play theatre games, and work with costumes and make-up, lighting and sound, sets and props, to help create an awesome fully staged original play or musical production written just for them.
‘I couldn’t stop smiling cheek to cheek!” Maia A, after her first session (age 5)
The respected Playhouse Diversity-in-Education Conservatory program for youth, now celebrating its 56th year, combines the fun and excitement of working as a team to create and perform a brand-new play with the joy and fulfillment of a stress-free, creative, arts-oriented environment in which working actors share their love of the craft with young people in all stages of development. Participants learn to share feelings and responsibilities with a group of their “play”-mates in an engaging and fun atmosphere and get a great physical work…
Category: School / Education. Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Sandra Zeitzew. Contact Phone: 310-394-9779. Contact Email: theatre@SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com. Cost: Dues: $545 per session; sibling discounts and financial assistance are available. Just ask!
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Santa Monica Playhouse
1211 4th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401.
For more info visit www.santamonicaplayhouse.com. Alliance of Women Directors Back To Set
This two-day directors' intensive is open to all genders and will bring together top talent from television, film, and streaming for panels, workshops, masterclasses, and networking experiences designed to sharpen production skills, build confidence, and prepare directors for on-set success.
Category: Conferences. Contact Name: Kylie Eaton. Contact Email: info@allianceofwomendirectors.org. Cost: $245.00 - $399.00.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
South Park Center
1149 S. Hill Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015.
For more info visit www.allianceofwomendirectors.org. Boudreau Pipeline 9th Annual Charity Car & Bike Show
Come check out the hottest cars & bikes and help support our local charities: Leaps and Bounds Pediatric Therapy in Norco and the BITA Program for CA high school students learning construction trades! 100% of the proceeds are donated to the charities.
Where: Boudreau Pipeline Corporation 463 N. Smith Ave. Corona, CA
Time: 9AM - 3PM
Date: Saturday, Oct 18
Food: Hamburgers, Hot dogs, Tacos El Guero, Kona Ice, Wetzel's Pretzels, cotton candy, kettle corn, nachos, and more!
Kids Zone: Giant bounce house, pumpkin/face painting, petting zoo, trunk-or-treat, and Home Depot Kids Crafts!
Raffles - Live Music - Beer Garden from Local Brews - Free Admission - Free Parking & more!
Help us reach our $100,000 goal again this year by donating at bpcgives.com
If you have a sweet ride, we want your car! Enter it today for a chance to WIN a custom-made trophy!
Have a question? Contact us today at marthat@boudreaupipeline.com or visit our website for more information. Vendor booths are available.
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: Martha Bobadilla Torres. Contact Phone: 951-496-8867. Contact Email: MarthaT@boudreaupipeline.com. Cost: Free.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
463 N Smith Ave, Corona, CA 92878.
CGU Centennial Community Activities
As part of CGU’s Centennial, we’re excited to host a variety of community activities that are free and open to the public. Discover Claremont’s history, culture, and natural beauty through guided tours, museum visits, and outdoor adventures — there’s something for everyone!
Since many activities happen at the same time, please choose the one that interests you most. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged.
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: John Tucker. Contact Phone: (909)607-9226. Contact Email: john.tucker@cgu.edu. Cost: Free.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Various Locations
Claremont, CA 91711
United States.
For more info visit admissions.cgu.edu. Dwell’s Signature Open House Event
Join the leading authority in modern architecture and design, Dwell, at its celebrated Open House event.
The day-long affair will offer an intimate experience of architecture, conversation, and inspiration, starting with access to tour Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House, followed by private tours of three architecturally significant Los Angeles homes.
A portion of proceeds will benefit the Barnsdall Art Park Foundation, supporting the preservation of Hollyhock House. Attendees will also recieve a one-year subscription (or renewal) to Dwell.com as well as an exclusive gift with the latest issue of Dwell.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Museum / Exhibitions. Cost: $199.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Barnsdall Art Park,
4800 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Glendale Welcomes The Salvation Army’s New Thrift Store
🎉 Treasure Hunters, Thrifters & Bargain Lovers — This One’s for You! 🎉
The new Salvation Army Thrift Store has officially opened in Glendale, CA — and it’s not your average thrift store. This 10,000-square-foot store blends bargain shopping with a life-changing purpose.
✨ What to Expect: 🛍️ A wide selection of quality clothing, accessories, home décor & one-of-a-kind treasures ♻️ A vibrant, eco-conscious shopping experience at unbeatable prices 🚗 Super easy drive-thru donation drop-off 🎁 Entry into a $100 Gift Certificate Drawing (winner announced Oct. 31!) 🎶 A Grand Opening Celebration coming soon (stay tuned!)
Best of all, every purchase and donation supports The Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Center in Pasadena, CA — a local program helping men rebuild their lives and find lasting transformation. With 107 beds for men and 16 beds for women, every purchase at the new Glendale thrift store is part of someone’s story of hope and healing right here in our…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Misc. Contact Name: Dalita B Lovett. Contact Phone: (858) 231-4432. Contact Email: dalita.lovett@usw.salvationarmy.org. Cost: Free.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
The Salvation Army Glendale Thrift Store & Donation Center, 333 N. Central Ave. Glendale, CA 91203.
For more info visit pasedenaarc.salvationarmy.org. Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy Restoration
Join OC Habitats every third Saturday of the month at the Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy to support wetland restoration! Get your hands dirty removing invasive plants, planting native plants, and picking up trash — all while learning about wetland ecosystems.
Free parking in the back lot behind the Wetland & Wildlife Care Center; overflow in front lot.
Please wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts and closed-toe shoes. We suggest you bring clothing layers for varying weather, a hat, reef-safe sunscreen, sunglasses and a refillable water bottle. You can also bring your own work gloves if you want. We will supply tools, gloves, trash bags and a water refill station.
Restrooms available at the site.
Waivers are required if you haven’t already completed one this calendar year. Waivers can be found at www.OCHabitats.com If you are under 18 years old, you will need your parent or guardian to sign your waiver. On the day of the event, please show a proof (screenshot or email confirmation) that y…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: OC Habitats. Contact Phone: (949) 697-8651. Contact Email: staff@ochabitats.org. Cost: Free.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
21900 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92646 (corner of PCH & Newland).
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. "In Bloom: Flowers in Contemporary Art" Exhibition
“In Bloom: Flowers in Contemporary Art” explores contemporary approaches to the timeless floral theme. The media and artworks in the exhibition vary dramatically, with paintings, sculptures, installation, and video that range from naturalistic to abstract, and from playful to contemplative. “In Bloom” features the work of David Flores, DABSMYLA, Francesca Gabbiani and Eddie Ruscha, Simonette David Jackson, Jasmyn Marie, Analia Saban, Kim Schoen, and Tiffanie Turner, with new works by most artists. It will be on view from September 20, 2025–February 15, 2026 at Forest Lawn Museum.
Forest Lawn Museum is open Tuesday–Sunday from 10:00 AM–5:00 PM.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Phone: 323-340-4782. Contact Email: museum@forestlawn.com. Cost: free.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Forest Lawn Museum
Forest Lawn-Glendale
1712 S. Glendale Avenue, Glendale, CA 91205.
For more info visit forestlawn.com. 46 Ranch Pumpkin Patch
Celebrate fall at the 46 Ranch Pumpkin Patch in Templeton! Wander through rows of vibrant pumpkins in every size and color, meet friendly farm animals, and snap the perfect seasonal photos. Enjoy kid’s activities, fresh produce, and a festive selection of gourds. Choose your favorite pumpkin to take home—U-pick or pre-picked!
Open Saturdays and Sundays, now through November 2, from 10am to 5pm at 11995 Santa Rosa Creek Rd. Templeton, CA.
https://www.cambrianursery.com/46-ranch/
Follow @46_ranch on Instagram for updates and fall fun!
Category: Festivals / Parades. Cost: Free.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
11995 Santa Rosa Creek Rd. Templeton, CA.
For more info visit www.cambrianursery.com. Beverly Hills Art Show
The Beverly Hills Art Show is a free, two-day celebration that transforms four blocks of Beverly Gardens Park into an outdoor gallery. Get ready to immerse yourself in a feast for the senses, where 250 artists showcase their artwork, live demonstrations spark inspiration, and a festive beer & wine garden offers sips, sounds and sensational sustenance!
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Name: Dana Beesen. Contact Phone: 310-285-1000. Contact Email: askbh@beverlyhills.org. Cost: FREE.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Beverly Gardens Park, 9439 Santa Monica Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.
For more info visit beverlyhills.org. Blossom by Trumark Homes Model Grand Opening
Join us as we celebrate the debut of Blossom.
Explore our beautifully designed new homes, meet our friendly sales team, and enjoy a festive day complete with a Bloom Bar where you can create your own bouquet and sip on refreshing drinks. RSVP Today!
Can't make it to the celebration? Our sales office will still be open until 6 PM, so you can stop by at a time that works for you.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
463 Paradiso Place, Covina, CA 91722.
For more info visit livetru.trumarkhomes.com. Disney's Fantasia in Concert
Fantasia in Concert, featuring highlights from two of Disney’s most extraordinary and groundbreaking animated feature films Fantasia (1940) and its sequel Fantasia 2000, is not to be missed. Scenes from each of the two iconic films will be projected in high definition on a large screen above the orchestra as they perform classical selections including Dukas’ Sorcerer's Apprentice, Beethoven’s Fifth, Saint-Saëns's Carnival of the Animals and Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. Blending animated imagery with classical music, the concert will ignite the imaginations of a new generation. Scored to some of the world’s most memorable classical compositions, Fantasia has provided four generations of children with their first introduction to the glorious sounds of an orchestra’s strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion.
Two showings are available at 10am and 11:30am on October 18, 2025. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit https://www.pacificsymphony.org/show-details/disneys-fantasia-in-concert-live…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Pacific Symphony. Contact Phone: (714) 755-5799. Contact Email: info@pacificsymphony.org. Cost: Tickets start at $19.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
615 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626.
For more info visit www.pacificsymphony.org. Free Adoption Day at Pasadena Humane
Join us at Pasadena Humane on Saturday, October 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Free Adoption Day!
Adoption fees will be waived for all available dogs, cats, and critters. Adoptions include spay or neuter, age-appropriate vaccines, and a microchip. Regular adoption processes apply. Licensing fee may apply. Please leave your family pets at home.
Category: Misc. Cost: Free.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Pasadena Humane
361 S. Raymond Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91105.
Sloomooween at Sloomoo Institute
Sloomooween is HERE at Sloomoo Institute, the world’s #1 Halloween Slime Experience! Trick-or-Treating! Costume Contests! Meet Sloomoo! And brave getting SLIMED at Spooky Falls!
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: Lexi Guenther. Contact Phone: 7039091346. Contact Email: lexi@sloomooinstitute.com.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Sloomoo Institute: 157 S Fairfax Ave Ground Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90036.
For more info visit www.sloomoo.com. Fall Market in Los Angeles: 100+ Makers, DIY, Food & More!
🍂 Markets for Makers is back in Los Angeles with our Fall Market at the California Market Center, October 11–12! Shop from 100+ curated makers and small businesses, craft at our DIY stations, snap photos at our iconic walls, and enjoy tasty food & drinks while filling your complimentary tote with one-of-a-kind finds.
Kids under 12 are free, so it’s the perfect fall weekend outing for friends, families, and anyone who loves to shop small and support local creativity!
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Festivals / Parades.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
California Market Center (110 E 9th St, Los Angeles, CA 90079).
For more info visit tickets.marketsformakers.com. Halloween Spooktacular at Plaza Paseo Real
Spooky season is back at Plaza Paseo Real! Families are invited to join the annual Halloween Spooktacular for a morning filled with festive fun. Enjoy live DJ entertainment, face painting, balloon twisting, Halloween-themed kids’ crafts, photo opportunities, and plenty of trick-or-treating throughout participating shops and restaurants on the upper level. The celebration takes place in the courtyard next to La Costa Roasting, where guests of all ages are encouraged to come in costume and get into the Halloween spirit. From candy and crafts to music and photo ops, this free event has something for everyone!
Cost: Free.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Plaza Paseo Real, 6941–6985 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92009.
For more info visit plazapaseoreal.com. Juice It Up! Celebrates Westlake Village Grand Opening
Juice it Up! is celebrating the Grand Opening of its new Westlake Village location on Saturday, October 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.! The first 50 guests to visit will receive a FREE Small Strawberry Wave Smoothie. Guests can also enjoy a Buy One Get One FREE offer on all smoothies during the event.
Join us at 5776 Lindero Canyon Road Westlake Village for an afternoon of fun featuring a ribbon cutting ceremony with the City of Westlake Village and Chamber of Commerce at 11 a.m. plus Orangetheory Fitness and MBoday Physical Therapy & Wellness will be onsite, and there will be activities for the entire family like face painting, balloon art and exciting giveaways. You’ll also have a chance to win free prizes including Free Smoothies for a Year, gift cards, exclusive merch and more!
Category: Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. Contact Name: Juice It Up! Contact Phone: (805) 290-2673. Contact Email: customerservice@juiceitup.com. Cost: Free.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Juice It Up! – 5776 Lindero Canyon Road, Suite A2 Westlake Village, CA 91362.
For more info visit www.juiceitup.com. CGU Centennial Concert
Join us for an enchanting afternoon of music and celebration at Little Bridges, one of Claremont’s most cherished performance spaces, as part of CGU’s Centennial festivities. This concert features distinguished pianist and CGU Assistant Professor of Practice Jenny Soonjin Kim, renowned conductor David Rentz, and a choral ensemble featuring local musicians and members of the CGU community.
Blending classical repertoire with moments of reflection and joy, this Centennial Concert honors CGU’s 100-year legacy of scholarship, creativity, and community. Showcasing the talents of current CGU students, faculty, and alumni, the program culminates in Beethoven’s magnificent Choral Fantasy, a work that unites soloists, orchestra, and chorus.
This event is free and open to the public. Seating is first come, first serve and limited — register now to secure your spot.
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: John Tucker. Contact Phone: (909)607-9226. Contact Email: john.tucker@cgu.edu. Cost: Free.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Mabel Shaw Bridges Hall of Music (Little Bridges)
150 E. 4th Street
Claremont, CA 91711
United States.
For more info visit admissions.cgu.edu. Musica Angelica’s Free Community Concert
Associate Artistic Director of Musica Angelica Gonzalo Ruiz (Oboe), Concertmaster Cynthia Roberts (Violin), and Principal Cellist Alexa Haynes-Pilon (Cello) performing selections from the Italian Baroque repertoire.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: Matthew Faulkner. Contact Phone: (562) 833-7245. Contact Email: mfaulkner@musicaangelica.org. Cost: Free.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Dana Neighborhood Library, 3680 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach 90807.
For more info visit www.musicaangelica.org. The Day of the Dog Festival
The largest pet festival in North America returns to Santa Monica on Saturday, October 18 from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. The Day Of The Dog Festival celebrates the extraordinary bond between humans and canines. This not-to-be-missed event is an opportunity for dog lovers and pet enthusiasts to connect with like-minded individuals, meet local and national pet-related companies, and discover the latest and greatest products from over 100 leading pet exhibitors.
Have a little fun while you shop with the amazing lineup of events throughout the day from doggie-wear to treats and photo booths to pet adoptions.
Highlights include a 100-foot Pool Party with live DJs, Dog Races of all shapes and sizes, Dog Surfing in the “Ride the Wave” machine, a Foam Party for Pups, Snow Party, Brunch for dogs, Puppuccino Bar, Best in Show, Snaggletooth Showcase, 360-degree photo booth, swag bags and “Size Does Matter” parade of weiner dogs, Ball Pit Heaven and so much more for you and your four-legged friends!
The best part is, this…
Category: Festivals / Parades. Contact Name: Spin PR Group. Contact Phone: 1-855-872-6797. Contact Email: info@thedayofthedog.com. Cost: FREE.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Main Street, Santa Monica (between Ocean Park and Strand Ave).
For more info visit www.petapaloozawest.com. Tijuana Street Food Tour for Foodies
Join Wild Foodie Tours for an all-inclusive, fun, gritty, and insightful street food tour in Tijuana! You'll enjoy tastings at 5 food stops, 1 non-alcoholic beverage stop, and 1 dessert stop to taste the best flavors of Tijuana. Other likely visits include the Mercado Hidalgo open-air market and a Mexican bakery. Along the way we'll point out a few of the eateries Anthony Bourdain and Andrew Zimmern showcased on their Travel Channel shows. Only $69! Everything included: food, transportation, shopping, sightseeing, and a tour guide! Guests meet at the McDonald's at the San Ysidro Trolley Station in San Diego. Reservations required. For info and/or to book, visit wildfoodietours.com.
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. Reunions. Misc. Cost: 69.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Meeting spot: McDonald's San Ysidro Trolley Station on 727 East San Ysidro Blvd.
CANCELLED - American Automotive Culture
Listen to the stories of dazzlingly designed vehicles that we saw on the big screen, parked in our driveways, drove on the freeways, and raced at the tracks since the 1800s. Presented by the Petersen Automotive Museum. Enjoy the armchair ride.
RSVP to art@lapl.org.
For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event. / Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Museum / Exhibitions. School / Education. Sports and Recreation. Cost: Free.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit www.lapl.org. The BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre! What’s on for SATURDAY matinees?
Join us for the 10th Annual Santa Monica Playhouse BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 14 – Nov 16, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering over 36 plays, workshops and family-oriented events. What’s on for BFF SATURDAY matinees?
Oct 18: Atypical Grace - Marilynn runs a weekly support group for parents of children struggling with learning disabilities – challenges related to ADHD, math, reading and more. These parents are as diverse as their children’s needs, but Marilynn meets them with empathy, while also exploring her own journey of forgiveness and breaking generational patterns. Written & Performed by Maria Fagan Hassani, Director, Developer & Character Coach Heather Dowling; Produced by Jessica Lynn Johnson; Acting Coach Christinna Chauncey Rated: 12+
Oct 25: Will Power Shakespeare Hour - The California Shakespeare Company perform scenes, sonnets and soliloquies from the greatest plays by the world-famous Bard. All ages are invited, especially students, teachers and anyone w…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Santa Monica Playhouse Box Office. Contact Phone: 310-394-9779. Contact Email: theatre@SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com. Cost: Free as part of the Santa Monica Playhouse BFF Binge Fringe Festival of Free Theatre.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401.
For more info visit www.santamonicaplayhouse.com. ABSOLUTELY HALLOWEEN! for ages 2 to 102 “is absolutely great!” showmag.com
“An absolute family treat!” The Tolucan Times
Santa Monica Playhouse is excited to present the 19th anniversary production of its modern Halloween classic, Oct 4 – 26 only. It’s the delectable Family Theatre Halloween musical for Kids 2 to 102 – the heartwarming Rudie-DeCarlo tale of the aptly-named Candy, a sweet young girl who learns some surprising lessons about life, love, laughter, and sugar, from a delightful array of characters who take her on a magical All Hallow’s Eve adventure. And you, the audience, help Cattypuss, Patty Patches, Lester the Jester and Fifika the French Fortune Teller save Halloween for one more year.
As witching hour approaches, kids, and parents, too, discover the value of team spirit, friendship, sharing, making choices, and moderation, especially when it comes to treats and sweets. Now an audience favorite holiday tradition and back by audience demand for its 19th October run, ABSOLUTELY HALLOWEEN is one in a series of original Rudie-DeCarlo fairy tale musical comedies that m…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Santa Monica Playhouse Box Office. Contact Phone: 310-394-9779. Contact Email: theatre@SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com. Cost: Kids 12 and under $15; Adults $17.50. Includes post-show photo opps with the actors. Come in costume and add to the merriment!
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Santa Monica Playhouse - The Other Space, 1211 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401.
For more info visit www.santamonicaplayhouse.com. Call for submissions for the 2026 Cultural Guide
Calling for submissions for the 2026 DCA comprehensive calendar and cultural guide that will list the numerous in-person and online activities, events, exhibitions, lectures, and programming related to this annual celebration of African American culture. 2026 marks the 100th celebration of Black History Commemorations in America founded by the Father of Black History Dr. Cater G. Woodson. The goal continues for the past eighty years by OASC to inform Angelenos of these exciting cultural activities and programming, and encourage them to participate in the celebration.
Submit information for any Black history activities and programming that your organization is hosting between February 1, 2026 and March 31, 2026. Please download and complete the form found at www.oascla.org/resources.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Name: Lura Ball. Contact Phone: 5622704881. Contact Email: vassie@OASCLA.ORG. Cost: 0.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 2:00 PM – Sunday, October 19, 2025, 2:00 PM.
Online.
For more info visit www.oascla.org. NewFilmmakers LA October Festival | InFocus: Veteran Cinema
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles is very excited to announce that we are hosting our monthly film festival, with an InFocus on Veteran Cinema, this month. As a non-profit organization focused on promoting underrepresented voices, we would much appreciate a listing with you!
Event Information:
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) presents its October line-up with 16 screenings, featuring October Shorts, InFocus: Veteran Cinema Shorts, and the World Premiere of Stephen Takashima’s feature debut Don’t Kill My Vibe.
The program begins with October Shorts, a vibrant mix of comedy, drama, animation, and live action that explores belonging, self-expression, family, workplace absurdity, fear, and resilience.
It continues with InFocus: Veteran Cinema Shorts, highlighting the work of military veterans through stories that examine mental health, community, and identity with humor and intimacy.
The evening concludes with the World Premiere of Don’t Kill My Vibe, a heartfelt and raucous road trip film about two old friends wit…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Festivals / Parades. Contact Name: George Gomez. Contact Phone: (323) 521-7385. Contact Email: george@nfmla.org. Cost: $15 - 30.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 2:30 PM – 9:45 PM.
South Park Center
1149 S Hill St.
For more info visit www.newfilmmakersla.com.
Experience autumn by the ocean at Paséa Hotel & Spa’s first-ever Fall Festival on Sunday, October 19. The Ocean Lawn will come alive with festive food and drinks, live music, pumpkin decorating, lawn games, and charming fall photo ops. Kids can dress up for a chance to win prizes, and don’t miss the paw-some Pet Costume Parade featuring furry friends in their seasonal best. With activities for all ages—including adults and pets—this coastal celebration promises fun for the whole family. Tickets start at $10 for adults and $5 for children, with VIP options available.
Category: Festivals / Parades. Cost: General Admission: $10 for adults and $5 for children. VIP: $40 for adults and $15 for children.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Ocean Lawn at Paséa Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach, CA.
For more info visit www.paseahotel.com.
Rialto 100 Centennial Celebration
Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the opening of the world famous Rialto Theatre in South Pasadena with a free event for all ages, featuring artisan booths, food and drink vendors, free activities, Rialto 100 merchandise, and a live show starting at 6:30pm with acts representing 100 years of entertainment as seen on the Rialto's stage and screen! Also get a first look at the new permanent Rialto display at the South Pasadena Historical Museum!
Rialto 100 is a co-production of the Friends of the Rialto & the South Pasadena Preservation Foundation, and is part of the South Pasadena Fall Arts Crawl, which is produced by the South Pasadena Chamber.
Category: Festivals / Parades. Museum / Exhibitions. Theater / Concerts. Art / Photography / Crafts. Cost: Free.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
South Pasadena Historical Museum, 913 Meridian Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030.
For more info visit rialto100.org. Sips on the Terrace
Experience LA's golden hour high above the city on the Academy Museum’s Dolby Family Terrace, with a refreshing Fanny’s cocktail in hand, every Saturday afternoon.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
6067 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90036.
For more info visit www.academymuseum.org. YMCA of Orange County Trunk or Treat 2025
Get ready for a spooktacular celebration this October at the YMCA of Orange County’s annual Trunk or Treat events! Families are invited to join us at the Laguna Niguel Family YMCA on October 18 for an evening of festive fun, safe trick-or-treating, and community spirit.
Children can dress up in their favorite costumes and collect candy from creatively decorated car trunks while enjoying games, music, and family-friendly activities. Costumes are encouraged for kids and adults alike, and don’t forget, there will be prizes for the best-decorated trunk and best costume!
This event provides a safe and welcoming space for kids to celebrate Halloween while parents connect with neighbors and friends. Be sure to bring a bag or basket to gather all your goodies, and plan ahead as sections of the parking lot will be reserved for event festivities.
Come for the candy, stay for the memories—this is Halloween fun the whole family will enjoy!
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Laguna Niguel Family YMCA
29831 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677.
For more info visit orangecounty.recliquecore.com. 3rd@1st 2025-26 season opening concert "Piano Extravaganza"
Acclaimed faculty pianists Bernadene Blaha (USC), Kevin Fitz-Gerald (USC), Sarkis Baltaian (Orange County School of the Arts), and First UMC’s own Junko Ueno Garrett (Occidental College) unite to play with 8 hands/4 hands on 2 pianos! Come hear music by Beethoven, Rachmaninov, Moscheles, Ravel, and Rossini. 40 fingers will fly around the piano keys!
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Junko Ueno Garrett. Contact Phone: (626) 796-0157. Contact Email: junko@oxy.edu. Cost: Free.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
First United Methodist Church of Pasadena, 500 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91101.
For more info visit www.thirdatfirst.org. ARRAY 360 | FREE MOVIES FOR ALL
Ava DuVernay’s ARRAY presents its annual cinema and conversation series, ARRAY 360, a 6-week curated convening of global and intergenerational perspectives.
This year's program explores migration, resistance, gender, identity and collective liberation through the lens of films such as: Nia DaCosta’s HEDDA (2025), Shih-Ching Tsou's LEFT-HANDED GIRL (2025), Annemarie Jacir's PALESTINE 36 (2025), Gregory Nava’s WHY DO FOOLS FALL IN LOVE? (1998), Jennie Livingston’s PARIS IS BURNING (1991), Ryan Coogler’s BLACK PANTHER (2018) and an advanced look at Kahlil Joseph’s BLKNWS: TERMS AND CONDITIONS (2025).
All events are free to the community and will take place at ARRAY Creative Campus in Los Angeles between October 4 – November 8, 2025. Tickets available with advance registration at events.arraynow.com.
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Art / Photography / Crafts. Misc. Contact Name: ARRAY Programming. Contact Phone: (213)977-9020. Contact Email: pepito@arraynow.com. Cost: FREE.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
ARRAY Creative Campus
180 Glendale Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90026.
Gather & Grow: Vinyl Vibes
Join us for the final event of Gather and Grow with Vinyl Vibes! Get ready for a listening party like no other. We are closing the season in style with dancing, music, hands-on activities, and a wine garden. There will be so many great activities so please check agenda for full timeline of events.
The afternoon kicks off with a special featured sharing from Soul of Cali highlighting their students and culminating in a community dance celebration open to all!
To celebrate October being recognized as LGBTQ History Month, the Out in Santa Monica employee affinity group has put together a listening corner curated by writer Trish Bendix to learn about incredible LGBTQ musicians.
A painting workshop will be hosted by artist Harmony Harris who is currently in residency at the Camera Obscura Art Lab.
Throughout the event, sip a glass of wine in the wine garden by Offhand Wine Bar (21+ only) listening to DJs spinning vinyl and grab a bite from ¡Quesadilla Mía!
You also can play a VR adventure with a demo of…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. Cost: FREE.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Reed Park and Miles Memorial Playhouse
1130 Lincoln Boulevard Santa Monica, CA 90403.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. The BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre! What’s on for SATURDAY afternoons?
Join us for the 10th Annual Santa Monica Playhouse BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 14 – Nov 16, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering over 36 plays, workshops and family-oriented events. What’s on for BFF SATURDAY AFTERNOONS?
Oct 18: MAFIA ANONYMOUS: THE WOMEN SPEAK - Nella leads a women’s Mafia Anonymous group — a place where secrets unravel and stories are finally spoken. Rumors have long circulated that Nella’s father did business with the Mafia. She’s here to set the record straight... or is she? Pina brings to life the voices of many, as she channels the raw, untold stories of women entangled in the shadows of organized crime — with humor, grit, and heart. Written & Performed by PINA – Fiction Based on Truth. 21+
Nov 1: RAG DOLL ON A BOMB SITE – A BFF MUSICAL SELECTION - On opening night of The Threepenny Opera, Kurt Weill demands the show be canceled—Lotte Lenya’s name is missing from the program. Desperate to perform, she relives her traumatic past through emotio…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Santa Monica Playhouse Box Office. Contact Phone: 310-394-9779. Contact Email: theatre@SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com. Cost: Free as part of the Santa Monica Playhouse BFF Binge Fringe Festival of Free Theatre.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM.
Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 USA.
For more info visit www.santamonicaplayhouse.com. Make-A-Wish Wish Gala
Join Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire for an unforgettable evening of inspiration, elegance, and generosity at our annual Wish Gala. This year’s theme, Hope, Strength & Joy in Every Star, honors the resilience of children battling critical illnesses and the life-changing power of a wish.
Guests will have the unique opportunity to meet local wish kids and see firsthand the impact of their support. Hear powerful stories directly from children and families whose lives have been transformed by a wish come true. Witness the Make-A-Wish mission in action during an evening filled with heartfelt moments, live entertainment, a waterfront cocktail reception, dinner, and dancing.
All proceeds directly support granting wishes to children in our community creating hope, strength, and joy for children battling critical illnesses.
Make an Impact — Become a Sponsor
Sponsoring The Wish Gala is an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children with critical illnesses. Your supp…
Category: Fundraisers. Galas / Banquets / Luncheons. Contact Name: Jennifer Garner. Contact Phone: 714-573-9474. Contact Email: events@ocie.wish.org. Cost: $550.00 - $100,000.00.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Balboa Bay Resort
1221 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA, 92663.
For more info visit www.wishgala.org. Slave 2 Nothing® Foundation’s Rock 2 Freedom™ Benefit Concert
The Slave 2 Nothing Foundation is proud to present its fifth annual Rock 2 Freedom Benefit Concert featuring live performances by Papa Roach, Sitting on Saturn, and In-N-Out Burger's Company Band, .48 Special. Held during National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, the concert will benefit programs improving the lives of individuals and families affected by substance abuse.
Category: Fundraisers. Theater / Concerts. Cost: 75.00.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Hollywood Palladium
6215 W Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028.
For more info visit www.slave2nothing.org. The Matinee: Comedy at a Reasonable Hour
Start your night off with some of the best comedy in Los Angeles with “The Matinee.” Each month, we put up an entirely new, highly-produced show featuring some of the best comedians in the world doing improv formats you can’t see anywhere else! The best part? It won’t interfere with your night at all.
Come on out, get some laughs and go live your life!
See upcoming shows and past streams at www.thirdbestcomedy.com.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Cost: 5.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM.
Upright Citizens Brigade Theater
5919 Franklin Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90028.
For more info visit ucbcomedy.com. The Matinee: Comedy at a Reasonable Hour
Great comedy at a reasonable hour!
Cast: TBA
Start your night off with some of the best comedy in Los Angeles with “The Matinee.” Each month, we put up an entirely new, highly-produced show featuring some of the best comedians in the world doing improv formats you can’t see anywhere else! The best part? It won’t interfere with your night at all.
This month, our cast will flex their acting skills by carefully creating three-dimensional characters and worlds before blowing it all to hell in the second half.
Come on out, get some laughs and go live your life!
Presented by Third Best (IG: @third.best)
See upcoming shows and past streams at www.thirdbestcomedy.com.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Cost: 5.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Upright Citizens Brigade Theater
5919 Franklin Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90028.
For more info visit ucbcomedy.com. ARToberfest
The Art Alliance of the Riverside Art Museum is planning our 2nd ARToberfest fall fundraiser. Imagine a night of good music, local craft beers, great food and wine. To top it all off, we will have a vintage art sale, art stations, a silent auction, and opportunity drawing. Think: a bit of art, a bit of Oktoberfest, and a whole lot of FUN!!
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Museum / Exhibitions.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
Riverside Art Museum.
For more info visit www.riversideartalliance.org. FELIX & FRIENDS @ The Comedy Chateau
FELIX & FRIENDS is The Comedy Chateau’s weekly stand-up showcase—fresh lineups, craft cocktails, and a full dinner menu every Saturday night. Free parking next door (City National Bank adjacent structure). 2-drink minimum purchase required. Use code "MIA" (ALL CAPS) at checkout for FREE tickets. New lineup weekly; same killer energy.
Tickets: https://www.thecomedychateau.com. Venue: 4615 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood.
Contact Name: Mia Martinez. Contact Phone: (818) 824-3371. Contact Email: bookings@thecomedychateau.com. Cost: $22.25 (WITH TAX) FREE if you use code "MIA" at check out.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
4615 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91602.
For more info visit www.thecomedychateau.com. The Willows — LA’s Most Disturbingly Exciting Dinner Party
The Willows (21+), one of North America's most talked-about immersive theater experiences, is returning to Los Angeles starting in September 2025. This emotionally gripping, dark, and sophisticated production—which has captivated over 6,000 guests since its debut—has been revived with new artistic and commercial heights.
From the creators of Creep LA, recently recently included as a nominee in USA Today 10Best's Readers Choice Awards, The Willows is set at Los Angeles’ historic Beckett Mansion, and invites 24 guests per performance into an eerily intimate family gathering where nothing—and no one—is quite what it seems.
Shows begin on September 25, with tickets now available at www.jfiproductions.com.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Cost: All-in Ticket Price: $250.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Beckett Mansion
2218 S Harvard Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018.
For more info visit www.jfiproductions.com. Amerika, or The Man Who Disappeared
Open Fist Theatre Company presents the world premiere of new stage adaptation of Franz Kafka’s first novel. Arriving in New York City on a steamer, 17-year-old Karl Rossmann strives to make his own way, even as he encounters a series of increasingly strange and bewildering experiences that turn his world upside-down. Open Fist Theatre Company @ Atwater Village Theatre, 3269 Casitas Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90039; www.openfist.org
Oct. 17 – Nov 22:
• Fridays at 7:30 p.m.
• Saturdays at 7 p.m.
• Sundays at 2 p.m.
• Monday at 7:30 p.m.: Oct. 20 ONLY.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Phone: (323) 882-6912. Contact Email: info@openfist.org. Cost: $26-$45.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Atwater Village Theatre
3269 Casitas Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90039.
For more info visit openfisttheatre.my.salesforce-sites.com. Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson–Apt. 2B
Two free-spirited women solve mysteries and kick butts in a fast-paced and wildly entertaining comic escapade that offers a cheerful, sassy twist on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous detective series. When Joan Watson becomes the reluctant roommate of kooky Sherlock (just don’t call her ‘Shirley’) Holmes, she also becomes Holmes’s de facto partner in crime-solving. Together, they stumble out of pandemic-era malaise as a hilariously codependent, endearingly off-kilter “Odd Couple” adventure duo who careen pell-mell from caper to caper… until, eventually, they meet their match in a supervillain who might be even more clever than they are. International City Theatre at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, 330 E. Seaside Way, Long Beach, CA 90802; (562) 436-4610; InternationalCityTheatre.org.
Oct. 15 – Nov. 2 (including previews)
• Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.: Oct. 15 ONLY (preview)
• Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.
• Fridays at 7:30 p.m.
• Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.
• Sundays at 2 p.m.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Phone: 562-436-4610. Contact Email: ict@ictlongbeach.org. Cost: $44-$59.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
International City Theatre
330 East Seaside Way
Long Beach, CA 90802.
For more info visit ictlongbeach.org. Quattrocento “Four Centuries of Italian Music” presented by Musica Angelica
Musica Angelica, Southern California’s acclaimed Baroque orchestra, proudly announces its 2025–26 season: a stirring farewell to Artistic Director Martin Haselböck, whose 22-year leadership transformed the ensemble into a national and international force in historically-informed performance.
Quattrocento “Four Centuries of Italian Music” is a sweeping journey through four centuries of Italy’s musical brilliance, from Renaissance polyphony to the grandeur of high Baroque.
For more information, visit https://www.musicaangelica.org and follow them on Instagram and Facebook.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: Matthew Faulkner. Contact Phone: (562) 833-7245. Contact Email: mfaulkner@musicaangelica.org. Cost: $40-$80.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
First Congregational Church of Long Beach
241 Cedar Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802.
For more info visit www.musicaangelica.org. “anthropology”
Merril is one of Silicon Valley’s leading software engineers, but her life disintegrates when her younger sister Angie vanishes on her way home from college. A year later, when the police have long abandoned their search, Merril assembles all the digital material Angie has left behind and sets about building herself a digital simulation of her sister. The resultant ‘virtual Angie’ offers her some solace – until, that is, it starts to reveal new details about the real Angie's disappearance. The title of this play is deliberately styled and published as anthropology, in all lower case.
The North American Premiere of Lauren Gunderson’s anthropology, directed by John Perrin Flynn, launches Rogue Machine’s new season on their mainstage. This high-stakes AI thriller is wrapped in emotional urgency while questioning just how far we’ll go to uncover truth and what technology can and can’t help us resolve in our relationships.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Rogue Machine. Contact Phone: 855-585-5185. Contact Email: Info@roguemachinetheatre.com. Cost: $45; Seniors $35, Students with ID $25. Show4Less on Fridays Oct. 10 ($15+), Oct. 17 ($20+), Oct. 24 ($20+), Nov. 1 ($25).
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Rogue Machine at the Matrix Theatre, 7657 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046.
David Roussève/REALITY, Becoming Daddy AF
"Roussève is one of the modern dance world's great stage personalities." —The Washington Post
Celebrated dance-theater artist David Roussève creates his first full-length solo performance in more than 20 years. Becoming Daddy AF is an intimate meditation on life’s purpose, created and performed by a queer African American acutely aware of the finite time he has left on the planet.
Like strands of DNA, it connects elements encoded in his body, including 600 years of genealogy (from France, Portugal Germany, Mali, Senegal, Haiti, and Cuba), a roller coaster journey with HIV, and the shattering loss of a husband of 26 years — while revisiting movement from 35 years of dance-making to explore the meaning of virtuosity for a 65-year old body. Becoming Daddy AF is the portrait of a man defying death, though he is unable to fully embrace life.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Cost: $38.08 - $48.67.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Nimoy Theater, 1262 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024.
For more info visit cap.ucla.edu. Doug MacLeod
DOUG MACLEOD
Saturday, October 18 @ 8:00 pm
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$25.00
MacLeod is known for his superb songwriting, guitar wizardry, warm soulful vocals, wit, and unforgettable live performances. At the heart of a Doug MacLeod performance is his knack for storytelling, bringing characters from the faceless to the legendary to strikingly real life.
Doug is a multiple Blues Music Award winner, including the 2024 Blues Music Award for Acoustic Album Of The Year Raw Blues 1 and the 2023 the Blues Music Award for Acoustic Artist Of The Year. In 2025 he received two Blues Music Award nominations for Acoustic Artist Of the Year and Acoustic Album Of the Year Raw Blues 2
Genres:
Blues & Folk
Performer Names/Instruments:
Doug MacLeod – Vocal, Guitar, and foot for percussion.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Art Valdez. Contact Phone: 3108333281. Contact Email: art@alvas.com. Cost: $25.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Alvas Showroom
1417 W 8th Street
San Pedro Ca 90732.
For more info visit alvasshowroom.com. Mascogos
Latino Theater Company presents the world premiere of Mascaogos (Mahs-KO-gohs), a bold, historical sci-fi drama by Miranda González exploring the untold stories of Mexico’s Underground Railroad that brought runaway slaves from Florida and Georgia to Múzquiz, Coahuila. Eighteen-year-old Jamari is fighting an unknown illness that takes him through worlds he’s never seen before, time-traveling from 1864 Mexico to today’s West Side of Chicago. Unsure of where he belongs, trapped in a historical cycle, Jamari and his loved ones seek answers as they try to break free from the shackles of time. Oct. 11 thru Nov. 9; Latino Theater Company at The Los Angeles Theatre Center (The LATC), 514 S Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90013; $10-$48; (213) 489-0994; www.latinotheaterco.org
Oct, 11- Nov. 9
• Thursdays at 8 p.m.
• Fridays at 8 p.m.
• Saturdays at 8 p.m.
• Sundays at 4 p.m.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Phone: (213) 489-0994. Contact Email: info@latinotheaterco.org. Cost: $22-$48.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Los Angeles Theatre Center
514 S. Spring St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013.
For more info visit www.latinotheaterco.org. Parallel Process
Fifty years after America’s involvement in Vietnam, Robert Altman Jr. — son of legendary M*A*S*H director Robert Altman — is bringing a powerful new war drama to the stage. The world premiere of Parallel Process opens September 19 at the Odyssey Theatre in West Los Angeles and runs through October 26, 2025.
For Altman Jr. the project carries a personal echo, “Fox Studios told my dad they wouldn’t do a movie about Vietnam — that it was too political,” he recalls. “They said it had to be about the Korean War. But if you look at M*A*S*H closely, you’ll see that it’s really about Vietnam. Indeed, those same unflinching themes of war’s hidden costs and the bonds between soldiers are at the heart of Parallel Process.”
Written and directed by David Kohner Zuckerman, Parallel Process draws authenticity from extensive conversations with the plays Executive Producer, Vietnam veteran Lt. Lewis Finocchio (Ret.) and many other veterans. “Every Vietnam Veteran carries a secret,” says Finocchio. “Parallel Process digs de…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Odyssey Theatre. Contact Phone: (310) 477-2055. Contact Email: boxoffice@odysseytheatre.com. Cost: $39.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Odyssey Theatre
2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd
Los Angeles CA 90025.
For more info visit www.parallelprocesstheplay.com. Shelley Conducts Scheherazade
Experience a vibrant journey through modern energy, soulful tradition, and timeless myth. Jessie Montgomery’s Starburst shimmers with cosmic energy, followed by Arturo Márquez’s “Mystical and Profane” concerto featuring acclaimed Spanish guitarist Pablo Sainz-Villegas. Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade weaves the magical tales of One Thousand and One Nights, with lush melodies and dazzling orchestration.
Preview Talk at 7 p.m. with KUSC midday host Alan Chapman.
For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit https://www.pacificsymphony.org/show-details/shelley-conducts-scheherazade or contact the box office at (714) 755-5799.
Dates: October 16th - October 18th, 2025 at 8pm.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Pacific Symphony. Contact Phone: (714) 755-5799. Contact Email: info@pacificsymphony.org. Cost: Tickets on sale August 3, 2025.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:15 PM.
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
615 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626.
For more info visit www.pacificsymphony.org. The Little King of Norwalk
A modern barrio fable about power, politics and the price of survival, set against a real-life scandal that unfolded last year when Norwalk imposed a ban on shelters, supportive housing, and businesses that traditionally serve the poor. Following a DUI, Juan attends his first mandated AA meeting — where he’s mistaken for someone powerful and influential who might be of use to the ambitious mayor and his inner circle. Juan wields his new power to benefit himself, but soon goes too far. Can he find redemption by confessing the truth? Sept. 25 thru Nov. 2; Latino Theater Company at The Los Angeles Theatre Center (The LATC), 514 S Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90013; $10-$48; (213) 489-0994; www.latinotheaterco.org.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Phone: (213) 489-0994. Contact Email: info@latinotheaterco.org. Cost: $10-$48.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
The Los Angeles Theatre Center (The LATC)
514 S. Spring Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013.
For more info visit www.latinotheaterco.org. Towne Street Theatre presents In Response: RISE UP!
Towne Street Theatre (TST) proudly presents In Response -- a theatre festival unlike any other. Returning for its 7th year at the prestigious Stella Adler Academy of Acting and Theatre in Hollywood, In Response is a collection of short performances that respond to today’s urgent events, social issues, and personal experiences through compelling plays and other performing arts mediums. This year’s festival’s theme is RISE UP! It continues a seven-year tradition of offering playwrights, directors, actors, and other performing artists a dynamic platform to respond to today’s urgent events, social issues, and personal experiences. Ranging from touching drama to laugh-out-loud comedy, the show reveals historical events and how they shape our current society, calls us to act in the face of threats to our democracy, and reminds us that – regardless of who we are or where we come from – we are all one.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Towne Street Theatre. Contact Phone: 323-465-4446. Contact Email: townestreetla@gmail.com. Cost: $20.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Stella Adler Academy of Acting and Theatre
6773 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Festival of Arts Exhibit at foaSouth: Magical Moments: Suspensions of Time
The Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach is pleased to announce the opening of its latest off-site exhibition at foaSouth, Magical Moments: Suspensions of Time, on view now through January 12, 2026. The gallery, located inside Active Culture at 1006 S. Coast Hwy. Laguna Beach, CA 92651, is free and open to the public daily from 9am to 8pm.
Magical Moments: Suspensions of Time investigates how still life and landscape genres can reframe everyday subjects into experiences that feel dreamlike, meditative, and timeless. Through realistic representations of objects and scenes, this exhibition highlights how the familiar can be transformed into something extraordinary, offering viewers moments of pause where the ordinary becomes otherworldly.
The public is invited to a special artist reception on Thursday, November 6, 2025, as part of First Thursdays Art Walk. Attendees can meet the artists, explore the exhibition, and enjoy an evening celebrating creativity and community.
The foaSouth gallery is part of the Festiv…
Category: Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Name: FoaSouth. Cost: free.
Sunday, October 19, 2025.
Active Culture foaSOUTH
1006 S. Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651.
For more info visit www.foapom.com. Nikon Tour Comes to LA – Hands-On Photography Events September 25-29!
The Nikon Tour is rolling into Los Angeles, offering a one-of-a-kind, hands-on photography experience for creators of all skill levels. Join Nikon for a week-long series of immersive events where you’ll get to try out the Nikon Z5II and Z50II mirrorless cameras in real-world shooting environments across some of L.A.’s most iconic and photogenic locations.
Whether you shoot photos, videos or a little of both, you’ll have exclusive opportunities to create content during photo walks, mini workshops, and meet-ups led by Nikon Creators Preston Luke and Joyce Charat. Learn new techniques, shoot stunning content, and walk away with your photos and videos on an SD card or mobile device ready to edit, post, or share.
LA Area Schedule:
• Thursday, September 25: Photo Walks at Samy’s Camera
o Join us at Samy's Camera on Fairfax for one of three free photo walks to Urban Lights led by Nikon Creator Preston Luke.
• Friday, September 26: Photo Walk at Redondo Beach (Morning Session)
o Take a stroll on Redondo Beach for…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Name: Frances Lee. Contact Phone: 3618165294. Contact Email: flee@mww.com. Cost: Free (registration required).
Sunday, October 19, 2025.
The Nikon Tour is rolling into Los Angeles, offering a one-of-a-kind, hands-on photography experience for creators of all skill levels. Join Nikon for a week-long series of immersive events in several photogenic locations.
For more info visit www.nikonusa.com. Outlets at San Clemente’s Big Jack Gives Back!
Get ready to kick off the fall season in style as Outlets at San Clemente welcomes back Big Jack, Orange County’s largest pumpkin! Standing at a monster-sized 16 feet tall, 15 feet wide, and tipping the scales at 1,500 pounds, this larger-than-life steel pumpkin will take center stage in Center Court throughout the month of October.
This year, Big Jack is more than just a festive photo backdrop, he’s spreading kindness through Big Jack Gives Back, a month-long campaign supporting Share the Dough.
From October 1–31, shoppers can contribute to Share the Dough’s Christmas Family Outreach, a program dedicated to bringing joy to local families during the holiday season. Visitors who donate $5 or more will also receive a free pumpkin cookie from Panera Bread at Outlets at San Clemente as a sweet thank you!
The seasonal attraction will also feature spook-tacular fun throughout October, with family-friendly activities, festive photo opportunities and plenty of treats to enjoy. From community events to holiday-i…
Category: Fundraisers.
Sunday, October 19, 2025.
Outlets at San Clemente.
For more info visit www.outletsatsanclemente.com. Paula Rosen Jewelry's Breast Cancer Awareness Month Collection & Donation
The Annual Paula Rosen Jewelry Breast Cancer Awareness Collection Is Here!
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Paula Rosen Jewelry is thrilled to share that 100% of proceeds
from their Pink is an Attitude collection will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
The collection includes three unique necklaces featuring rose quartz, pink enamel, gold overlay, and diamond details. Available online beginning October 1st through October 31st.
About Paula Rosen Jewelry
A small, woman owned jewelry business out of Los Angeles and New York, Paula Rosen’s signature diamond padlocks, gold & silver tags, and unique chains have been coveted by celebrities, collectors and stylists for years. A native Californian who calls both the east and west coasts home, Paula travels the world with a restless and curious heart searching for gems, sourcing precious metals, and finding inspiration across the globe. Paula believes jewelry isn’t just an accessory, but a means of self-expression that should be worn eve…
Category: Fundraisers. Contact Name: Tracy Millard. Contact Phone: 925-324-0997. Contact Email: tracy@redlightpr.com.
Sunday, October 19, 2025.
https://www.paularosen.com/.
For more info visit www.paularosen.com. The Cortège
This fall, creative studio Visomnia, helmed by participatory artist Jeff Hull (The Jejune Institute, The Latitude Society), presents the world premiere of The Cortège: a first-of-its-kind production existing in the liminal space between performance, ritual, and festival. In development since January 2023, The Cortège will premiere this September at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center for a limited engagement.
Unfolding at dusk, The Cortège begins with an open-air food market and live musical prelude. As twilight descends, audiences embark on a sonic voyage through choreographed movement, archetypal costuming, drone apparitions, puppetry, robotics, and participation. At evening's close, all are invited to join the procession and gather for shared tea and ambient sounds in the Afterlife Tent.
Choreographed by acclaimed Japanese battle dancer MiYU (@miyu23_official), the production features a cast of eight dancers and six ensemble members, with powerhouse street-style dancer Capjay (@capjjay) in the lead role of…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Name: Mimi Chang. Contact Phone: 201-543-9313. Contact Email: press@thecortege.co. Cost: Tickets start at $79.
Sunday, October 19, 2025.
The Cricket Field at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center
480 W Riverside Drive, Burbank, CA.
Free To Sp%@k
Fiber art as protest: three SoCal artists transform fabric, text, and tradition to confront censorship, free speech, and democracy.
(Culver City, CA) Village Well Books & Coffee presents “Free To Sp%@k!” a group exhibition by Southern California fiber artists Kathryn Pellman, Kelly Hartigan Goldstein, and MartyO, who test the tensile strength of free expression when language itself has become a battleground. Timed to coincide with the American Library Association’s annual Banned Books Week (October 4–11, 2025), The artists pose a direct question: What happens to a democracy when the First Amendment is treated as negotiable rather than fundamental?
Each artist responds using their craft not as quiet decoration but as deliberate disruption, embedding contested language directly into their materials. Together, they demonstrate that if voices held no power, efforts to suppress them would not be so relentless.
Moving between hush and outcry within tactile mediums of fiber and paper, these works engage the cont…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Name: Kristine Schomaker. Contact Email: shoeboxartsla@gmail.com. Cost: 0.
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Village Well Books & Coffee – Art Gallery
9900 Culver Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232.
Alliance of Women Directors Back To Set
This two-day directors' intensive is open to all genders and will bring together top talent from television, film, and streaming for panels, workshops, masterclasses, and networking experiences designed to sharpen production skills, build confidence, and prepare directors for on-set success.
Category: Conferences. Contact Name: Kylie Eaton. Contact Email: info@allianceofwomendirectors.org. Cost: $245.00 - $399.00.
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
South Park Center
1149 S. Hill Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015.
For more info visit www.allianceofwomendirectors.org. Community Care day Wellness Expo at the JCC
If you are local- you don’t want to miss out on this event.
The JCC’s First Wellness Festival — don’t miss it! 🌿
on Sunday, October 19, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Come learn from experts in:
🧠 Anxiety and Nervous System Regulation
🦠 Gut and Digestive Health
💫 Trauma Healing
🍓Nervous System Regulation
And experience hands-on wellness sessions including:
🧘♀️ Yoga for Cancer
🌸 Facial Yoga
🎶 Sound Healing and Meditation
💃 Dance Therapy
…and much more!
👨👩👧👦 Fun for the whole family!
Children will enjoy educational activities and a special station to create their own mini herb garden to take home 🌿
🎟️ Tickets:
$18 for JCC Members
$28 for Non-Members
✨ Get your tickets here:
https://www.jccoc.org/index.php?src=events&srctype=detail&refno=56757.
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Conferences. Contact Name: Mila Shmurak. Contact Phone: 9493039977. Contact Email: barepits@gmail.com. Cost: $28.
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
JCC, 1 federation way, Irvine, ca 92603.
For more info visit www.jccoc.org. Glendale Welcomes The Salvation Army’s New Thrift Store
🎉 Treasure Hunters, Thrifters & Bargain Lovers — This One’s for You! 🎉
The new Salvation Army Thrift Store has officially opened in Glendale, CA — and it’s not your average thrift store. This 10,000-square-foot store blends bargain shopping with a life-changing purpose.
✨ What to Expect: 🛍️ A wide selection of quality clothing, accessories, home décor & one-of-a-kind treasures ♻️ A vibrant, eco-conscious shopping experience at unbeatable prices 🚗 Super easy drive-thru donation drop-off 🎁 Entry into a $100 Gift Certificate Drawing (winner announced Oct. 31!) 🎶 A Grand Opening Celebration coming soon (stay tuned!)
Best of all, every purchase and donation supports The Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Center in Pasadena, CA — a local program helping men rebuild their lives and find lasting transformation. With 107 beds for men and 16 beds for women, every purchase at the new Glendale thrift store is part of someone’s story of hope and healing right here in our…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Misc. Contact Name: Dalita B Lovett. Contact Phone: (858) 231-4432. Contact Email: dalita.lovett@usw.salvationarmy.org. Cost: Free.
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
The Salvation Army Glendale Thrift Store & Donation Center, 333 N. Central Ave. Glendale, CA 91203.
For more info visit pasedenaarc.salvationarmy.org. Good Times Farmers Market
Our certified farmers market is held every Sunday year round at Los Angeles Valley College on the corner of Burbank Blvd & Fulton Ave from 9am to 2pm. We encourage the community to support their local vendors ranging from fresh delicious produce, wide varieties of foods, artisan crafts and much more! We also have live music and bounce for the kids and free parking on site. Feel free to check out our Instagram page as well for more information: goodtimes_farmersmarket. We look forward to seeing the whole community come out and have a Good Time at Good Times Farmers Market!
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. Contact Name: Roger Gonzalez. Contact Phone: 818-282-5490. Contact Email: goodtimesfarmersmarket@gmail.com. Cost: Free Entry and Free Parking.
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Los Angeles Valley College on the corner of Burbank Blvd & Fulton Ave every Sunday from 9am-2pm.
"In Bloom: Flowers in Contemporary Art" Exhibition
“In Bloom: Flowers in Contemporary Art” explores contemporary approaches to the timeless floral theme. The media and artworks in the exhibition vary dramatically, with paintings, sculptures, installation, and video that range from naturalistic to abstract, and from playful to contemplative. “In Bloom” features the work of David Flores, DABSMYLA, Francesca Gabbiani and Eddie Ruscha, Simonette David Jackson, Jasmyn Marie, Analia Saban, Kim Schoen, and Tiffanie Turner, with new works by most artists. It will be on view from September 20, 2025–February 15, 2026 at Forest Lawn Museum.
Forest Lawn Museum is open Tuesday–Sunday from 10:00 AM–5:00 PM.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Phone: 323-340-4782. Contact Email: museum@forestlawn.com. Cost: free.
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Forest Lawn Museum
Forest Lawn-Glendale
1712 S. Glendale Avenue, Glendale, CA 91205.
For more info visit forestlawn.com. 46 Ranch Pumpkin Patch
Celebrate fall at the 46 Ranch Pumpkin Patch in Templeton! Wander through rows of vibrant pumpkins in every size and color, meet friendly farm animals, and snap the perfect seasonal photos. Enjoy kid’s activities, fresh produce, and a festive selection of gourds. Choose your favorite pumpkin to take home—U-pick or pre-picked!
Open Saturdays and Sundays, now through November 2, from 10am to 5pm at 11995 Santa Rosa Creek Rd. Templeton, CA.
https://www.cambrianursery.com/46-ranch/
Follow @46_ranch on Instagram for updates and fall fun!
Category: Festivals / Parades. Cost: Free.
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
11995 Santa Rosa Creek Rd. Templeton, CA.
For more info visit www.cambrianursery.com. Beverly Hills Art Show
The Beverly Hills Art Show is a free, two-day celebration that transforms four blocks of Beverly Gardens Park into an outdoor gallery. Get ready to immerse yourself in a feast for the senses, where 250 artists showcase their artwork, live demonstrations spark inspiration, and a festive beer & wine garden offers sips, sounds and sensational sustenance!
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Name: Dana Beesen. Contact Phone: 310-285-1000. Contact Email: askbh@beverlyhills.org. Cost: FREE.
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Beverly Gardens Park, 9439 Santa Monica Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.
For more info visit beverlyhills.org. San Diego Dim Sum Tour
Are you a foodie? Have you tried traditional Cantonese dim sum – The small plate experience, the chopsticks, the steam-heated carts, the stacked steamer baskets, the lively conversations? The Tea!
Perhaps you’ve never had the opportunity to learn the immense history involved with dim sum from a Cantonese-American guide (dim sum = “to touch the heart!”). This is your chance! For a limited time, you can join Wild Foodie Tours and enjoy a truly unique dining experience! We'll brunch on Cantonese-style dim sum, served fresh from traditional push-carts & steamer baskets. You’ll learn about dim sum’s Silk Road roots, flavorful teas, and traditional Southern Chinese etiquette. You’ll pick and choose a variety of classic dim sum specialties like barbecue pork buns, rice crepes, siu mai, and egg tarts -- and become touched by the heart!
After the meal, we'll take you on a walking tour through the heart of the Asian Cultural District of San Diego and end at a popular Asian supermarket for some quick shopping. P…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. Reunions. School / Education. Misc. Contact Name: Albert Chan. Contact Phone: 858-951-7470. Contact Email: info@wildfoodietours.com. Cost: 69.
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:15 PM.
Jasmine Seafood Restaurant on 4609 Convoy Street.
Sloomooween at Sloomoo Institute
Sloomooween is HERE at Sloomoo Institute, the world’s #1 Halloween Slime Experience! Trick-or-Treating! Costume Contests! Meet Sloomoo! And brave getting SLIMED at Spooky Falls!
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: Lexi Guenther. Contact Phone: 7039091346. Contact Email: lexi@sloomooinstitute.com.
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Sloomoo Institute: 157 S Fairfax Ave Ground Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90036.
For more info visit www.sloomoo.com. Fall Market in Los Angeles: 100+ Makers, DIY, Food & More!
🍂 Markets for Makers is back in Los Angeles with our Fall Market at the California Market Center, October 11–12! Shop from 100+ curated makers and small businesses, craft at our DIY stations, snap photos at our iconic walls, and enjoy tasty food & drinks while filling your complimentary tote with one-of-a-kind finds.
Kids under 12 are free, so it’s the perfect fall weekend outing for friends, families, and anyone who loves to shop small and support local creativity!
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Festivals / Parades.
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
California Market Center (110 E 9th St, Los Angeles, CA 90079).
For more info visit tickets.marketsformakers.com. ABSOLUTELY HALLOWEEN! for ages 2 to 102 “is absolutely great!” showmag.com
“An absolute family treat!” The Tolucan Times
Santa Monica Playhouse is excited to present the 19th anniversary production of its modern Halloween classic, Oct 4 – 26 only. It’s the delectable Family Theatre Halloween musical for Kids 2 to 102 – the heartwarming Rudie-DeCarlo tale of the aptly-named Candy, a sweet young girl who learns some surprising lessons about life, love, laughter, and sugar, from a delightful array of characters who take her on a magical All Hallow’s Eve adventure. And you, the audience, help Cattypuss, Patty Patches, Lester the Jester and Fifika the French Fortune Teller save Halloween for one more year.
As witching hour approaches, kids, and parents, too, discover the value of team spirit, friendship, sharing, making choices, and moderation, especially when it comes to treats and sweets. Now an audience favorite holiday tradition and back by audience demand for its 19th October run, ABSOLUTELY HALLOWEEN is one in a series of original Rudie-DeCarlo fairy tale musical comedies that m…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Santa Monica Playhouse Box Office. Contact Phone: 310-394-9779. Contact Email: theatre@SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com. Cost: Kids 12 and under $15; Adults $17.50. Includes post-show photo opps with the actors. Come in costume and add to the merriment!
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.
Santa Monica Playhouse - The Other Space, 1211 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401.
For more info visit www.santamonicaplayhouse.com. Guided Tea Ceremony at Men & Beasts
Men & Beasts, a modern Chinese kitchen and tea lounge in Echo Park, is excited to introduce their guided tea ceremonies. Each intimate experience will be hosted by co-owner and tea master Minty Zhu, who will personally guide guests through the ceremony, sharing the rich history, culture, and intention behind each step.
Every ceremony will feature two specially curated teas, accompanied by light seasonal snacks. Guests will be provided their own tray of teaware and invited to follow along as traditional techniques will be demonstrated, offering insight into the origins of each selection and the richness of Chinese tea culture.
This is a rare opportunity to slow down, connect, and savor tea in its most meaningful form.
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. School / Education. Misc. Contact Phone: 213-262-1781. Cost: $35.
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Men & Beasts | Modern Chinese Restaurant & Tea Lounge
2100 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026.
For more info visit resy.com. Holocaust Museum LA, the USC Polish Music Center and the Museum of Tolerance Present “Witness to Truth"
Holocaust Museum LA, the USC Polish Music Center and the Museum of Tolerance present “Witness to Truth,” a musical performance and talk featuring the music of composer Szymon Laks.
The music of Paris-based Polish Jewish composer and writer Szymon Laks uniquely balances elements of French modernism, Polish folk music and American jazz. The composer survived imprisonment at Auschwitz by conducting the camp orchestra, an experience which he later recalled in his hauntingly honest book entitled “Music of Another World.”
Shortly after regaining his freedom in May 1945, Szymon Laks used Polish folk idioms to create the spirited, “String Quartet No. 3.” The work will be the centerpiece of a musical performance by students of the USC Thornton School of Music Strings department.
“Witness to Truth” highlights the experience of second-generation Holocaust survivors. Prior to the performance, USC Polish Music Center guest lecturer Dr. Grzegorz Mania and Mark Katrikh, Museum of Tolerance Deputy Director, will lead a…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Email: info@hmla.org. Cost: Free.
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Museum of Tolerance
9786 West Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90035.
For more info visit www.holocaustmuseumla.org. anthropology
Merril is one of Silicon Valley’s leading software engineers, but her life disintegrates when her younger sister Angie vanishes on her way home from college. A year later, when the police have long abandoned their search, Merril assembles all the digital material Angie has left behind and sets about building herself a digital simulation of her sister. The resultant ‘virtual Angie’ offers her some solace – until, that is, it starts to reveal new details about the real Angie's disappearance. The title of this play is deliberately styled and published as anthropology, in all lower case.
The North American Premiere of Lauren Gunderson’s anthropology, directed by John Perrin Flynn, launches Rogue Machine’s new season on their mainstage. This high-stakes AI thriller is wrapped in emotional urgency while questioning just how far we’ll go to uncover truth and what technology can and can’t help us resolve in our relationships.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Rogue Machine. Contact Phone: 855-585-5185. Contact Email: Info@roguemachinetheatre.com. Cost: : $45; Seniors $35 Students with ID: $25 Show4Less on Fridays Oct. 10 ($15+), Oct. 17 ($20+), Oct. 24 ($20+), Nov. 1 ($25).
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Rogue Machine at the Matrix Theatre, 7657 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046.
For more info visit www.roguemachinetheatre.org. anthropology
Merril is one of Silicon Valley’s leading software engineers, but her life disintegrates when her younger sister Angie vanishes on her way home from college. A year later, when the police have long abandoned their search, Merril assembles all the digital material Angie has left behind and sets about building herself a digital simulation of her sister. The resultant ‘virtual Angie’ offers her some solace – until, that is, it starts to reveal new details about the real Angie's disappearance. The title of this play is deliberately styled and published as anthropology, in all lower case.
The North American Premiere of Lauren Gunderson’s anthropology, directed by John Perrin Flynn, launches Rogue Machine’s new season on their mainstage. This high-stakes AI thriller is wrapped in emotional urgency while questioning just how far we’ll go to uncover truth and what technology can and can’t help us resolve in our relationships.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Rogue Machine. Contact Phone: 855-585-5185. Contact Email: Info@roguemachinetheatre.com. Cost: : $45; Seniors $35 Students with ID: $25 Show4Less on Fridays Oct. 10 ($15+), Oct. 17 ($20+), Oct. 24 ($20+), Nov. 1 ($25).
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Rogue Machine at the Matrix Theatre, 7657 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046.
For more info visit www.roguemachinetheatre.org. Call for submissions for the 2026 Cultural Guide
Calling for submissions for the 2026 DCA comprehensive calendar and cultural guide that will list the numerous in-person and online activities, events, exhibitions, lectures, and programming related to this annual celebration of African American culture. 2026 marks the 100th celebration of Black History Commemorations in America founded by the Father of Black History Dr. Cater G. Woodson. The goal continues for the past eighty years by OASC to inform Angelenos of these exciting cultural activities and programming, and encourage them to participate in the celebration.
Submit information for any Black history activities and programming that your organization is hosting between February 1, 2026 and March 31, 2026. Please download and complete the form found at www.oascla.org/resources.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Name: Lura Ball. Contact Phone: 5622704881. Contact Email: vassie@OASCLA.ORG. Cost: 0.
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 2:00 PM – Monday, October 20, 2025, 2:00 PM.
Online.
For more info visit www.oascla.org. Quattrocento “Four Centuries of Italian Music” presented by Musica Angelica
Musica Angelica, Southern California’s acclaimed Baroque orchestra, proudly announces its 2025–26 season: a stirring farewell to Artistic Director Martin Haselböck, whose 22-year leadership transformed the ensemble into a national and international force in historically-informed performance.
Quattrocento “Four Centuries of Italian Music” is a sweeping journey through four centuries of Italy’s musical brilliance, from Renaissance polyphony to the grandeur of high Baroque.
For more information, visit https://www.musicaangelica.org and follow them on Instagram and Facebook.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: Matthew Faulkner. Contact Phone: (562) 833-7245. Contact Email: mfaulkner@musicaangelica.org. Cost: $40-$80.
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
First Congregational Church of Los Angeles
540 S. Commonwealth
Los Angeles, CA 90020.
For more info visit www.musicaangelica.org. Scheherazade: One Thousand and One Nights
Experience a vibrant journey through timeless myth. Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade weaves the magical tales of One Thousand and One Nights with lush melodies and dazzling orchestration. You’ll not only get to enjoy the music but also commentary from Artistic and Music Director Designate Alexander Shelley as he guides you through the piece before it is performed. This concert is performed without intermission.
For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit https://www.pacificsymphony.org/show-details/scheherazade-one-thousand-and-one-nights or contact the box office at (714) 755-5799.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Pacific Symphony. Contact Phone: (714) 755-5799. Contact Email: info@pacificsymphony.org. Cost: Tickets start at $27.
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
615 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626.
For more info visit www.pacificsymphony.org. OFF THE HOOK Santa Monica Seafood Festival Returns to the Santa Monica Pier on Sunday, October 19th, 2025
The 7th Annual OFF THE HOOK Santa Monica Seafood Festival is making a splash on the iconic Santa Monica Pier on Sunday, October 19th in celebration of the City’s 150th Anniversary! This beloved, ocean-inspired tasting event brings together the city’s top chefs and restaurants to showcase their favorite underwater ingredients. Attendees will enjoy seafood tastings, beer gardens, wine tastings, live music, oyster shucking and eating competitions, games, and more fun in the sun with the Pacific Ocean as the backdrop.
Best of all, OFF THE HOOK is 100% free of single-use plastics and benefits Heal the Bay in their efforts to preserve our local ocean and beaches for future generations, particularly in the wake of the recent wildfires.
Santa Monica’s premier food festival features tastings from restaurants such as Santa Monica Seafood, The Lobster, Michael’s Santa Monica, Fitoor, BOA Steakhouse, Sushi Roku, The Albright, and many more local favorites!
Tickets start at $80 for GA and $150 for VIP with entry into…
Category: Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. Festivals / Parades. Contact Email: info@spinprgroup.com. Cost: $80-$175.
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Santa Monica Pier.
For more info visit offthehookseafoodfest.com. Forever Found to Host Freedom Gala In Celebration of its 15th Anniversary
Forever Found is set to commemorate its 15th anniversary with a Freedom Gala on October 19, 2025. The event will be an inspiring evening, filled with meaningful surprises and experiences, exciting updates, and uplifting speakers. And eight outstanding 'Stewards of Freedom' will be recognized for their unwavering support over the past 15 years. The Gala will highlight Forever Found's ongoing mission, share stories of success, and promote awareness around the prevention of human trafficking.
Category: Galas / Banquets / Luncheons. Contact Name: Leah Haynes. Contact Phone: 805-306-8018. Contact Email: leah.haynes@foreverfound.org. Cost: $225.
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Four Seasons Hotel
2 Dole Dr.
Westlake Village, CA 91362.
Korean Sunday Suppers
Every Sunday, Fanny's features a rotating selection of Korean specials inspired by and in conjunction with Director's Inspiration: Bong Joon Ho, the Academy Museum's first exhibition honoring the Oscar-winning filmmaker. In addition to the restaurant's regular menu, guests can expect to find Executive Chef Jun Bum Oh's rotating selection of traditional Korean dishes such as ssam junsik, bibimbap, and galbi jjim, along with cinema-inspired craft cocktails.
Note: diners are advised to call ahead to confirm Sunday Supper service, as Fanny's is occasionally closed for private events. The restaurant can be reached at (323) 930-3080.
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:45 PM.
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
6067 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90036.
For more info visit www.academymuseum.org. The Willows — LA’s Most Disturbingly Exciting Dinner Party
The Willows (21+), one of North America's most talked-about immersive theater experiences, is returning to Los Angeles starting in September 2025. This emotionally gripping, dark, and sophisticated production—which has captivated over 6,000 guests since its debut—has been revived with new artistic and commercial heights.
From the creators of Creep LA, recently recently included as a nominee in USA Today 10Best's Readers Choice Awards, The Willows is set at Los Angeles’ historic Beckett Mansion, and invites 24 guests per performance into an eerily intimate family gathering where nothing—and no one—is quite what it seems.
Shows begin on September 25, with tickets now available at www.jfiproductions.com.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Cost: All-in Ticket Price: $250.
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Beckett Mansion
2218 S Harvard Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018.
For more info visit www.jfiproductions.com. The Sober Show
Improv comedy based on your drunk stories, performed by sober improvisers.
Featuring an all sober cast (like, in-recovery sober), we’ll get drinking stories from audience volunteers and perform improv based on those stories. Have a crazy drinking tale? We want to hear it!
Whether you’re in recovery, or still enjoy a drink (or 10) come join us for comedy based on embarrassing, regretful, insane drinking stories. All of the fun, none of the hangovers.
Featuring: Will Hines, Jim Woods, Josh Simpson, Sydney Steinberg, Skander Halim, Caroline Cummings and Amanda Bonar.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Cost: 15.
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM.
Upright Citizens Brigade Theater
5919 Franklin Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90028.
For more info visit ucbcomedy.com. The Sober Show
Improv comedy based on your drunk stories, performed by sober improvisers.
Featuring an all sober cast (like, in-recovery sober), we’ll get drinking stories from audience volunteers and perform improv based on those stories. Have a crazy drinking tale? We want to hear it!
Whether you’re in recovery, or still enjoy a drink (or 10) come join us for comedy based on embarrassing, regretful, insane drinking stories. All of the fun, none of the hangovers.
Featuring: Will Hines, Jim Woods, Josh Simpson, Sydney Steinberg, Skander Halim, Caroline Cummings and Amanda Bonar.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Email: thirdbestcomedy@gmail.com. Cost: 15.
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM.
Upright Citizens Brigade Theater
5919 Franklin Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90028.
For more info visit ucbcomedy.com. Amerika, or The Man Who Disappeared
Open Fist Theatre Company presents the world premiere of new stage adaptation of Franz Kafka’s first novel. Arriving in New York City on a steamer, 17-year-old Karl Rossmann strives to make his own way, even as he encounters a series of increasingly strange and bewildering experiences that turn his world upside-down. Open Fist Theatre Company @ Atwater Village Theatre, 3269 Casitas Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90039; www.openfist.org
Oct. 17 – Nov 22:
• Fridays at 7:30 p.m.
• Saturdays at 7 p.m.
• Sundays at 2 p.m.
• Monday at 7:30 p.m.: Oct. 20 ONLY.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Phone: (323) 882-6912. Contact Email: info@openfist.org. Cost: $26-$45.
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Atwater Village Theatre
3269 Casitas Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90039.
For more info visit openfisttheatre.my.salesforce-sites.com. Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson–Apt. 2B
Two free-spirited women solve mysteries and kick butts in a fast-paced and wildly entertaining comic escapade that offers a cheerful, sassy twist on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous detective series. When Joan Watson becomes the reluctant roommate of kooky Sherlock (just don’t call her ‘Shirley’) Holmes, she also becomes Holmes’s de facto partner in crime-solving. Together, they stumble out of pandemic-era malaise as a hilariously codependent, endearingly off-kilter “Odd Couple” adventure duo who careen pell-mell from caper to caper… until, eventually, they meet their match in a supervillain who might be even more clever than they are. International City Theatre at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, 330 E. Seaside Way, Long Beach, CA 90802; (562) 436-4610; InternationalCityTheatre.org.
Oct. 15 – Nov. 2 (including previews)
• Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.: Oct. 15 ONLY (preview)
• Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.
• Fridays at 7:30 p.m.
• Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.
• Sundays at 2 p.m.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Phone: 562-436-4610. Contact Email: ict@ictlongbeach.org. Cost: $44-$59.
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
International City Theatre
330 East Seaside Way
Long Beach, CA 90802.
For more info visit ictlongbeach.org. Mascogos
Latino Theater Company presents the world premiere of Mascaogos (Mahs-KO-gohs), a bold, historical sci-fi drama by Miranda González exploring the untold stories of Mexico’s Underground Railroad that brought runaway slaves from Florida and Georgia to Múzquiz, Coahuila. Eighteen-year-old Jamari is fighting an unknown illness that takes him through worlds he’s never seen before, time-traveling from 1864 Mexico to today’s West Side of Chicago. Unsure of where he belongs, trapped in a historical cycle, Jamari and his loved ones seek answers as they try to break free from the shackles of time. Oct. 11 thru Nov. 9; Latino Theater Company at The Los Angeles Theatre Center (The LATC), 514 S Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90013; $10-$48; (213) 489-0994; www.latinotheaterco.org
Oct, 11- Nov. 9
• Thursdays at 8 p.m.
• Fridays at 8 p.m.
• Saturdays at 8 p.m.
• Sundays at 4 p.m.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Phone: (213) 489-0994. Contact Email: info@latinotheaterco.org. Cost: $22-$48.
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Los Angeles Theatre Center
514 S. Spring St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013.
For more info visit www.latinotheaterco.org. Matt Rife at Shoreline Amphitheatre
The hilarious comedian Matt Rife is going on tour and has recently announced that he's planning a stop in Mountain View, California. The Stay Golden Tour will be landing at the iconic Shoreline Amphitheatre on Sunday 19th October 2025. Matt Rife is absolutely destroying it in the comedy circuit as he clocks billions of views, packs out major venues, and debuts on Netflix with “Matt Rife: Natural Selection.” What’s more, this legendary Ohio-born comic became the youngest stand-up comedian to sell out the Hollywood Bowl during the second leg of the Netflix Is a Joke Festival in May!!
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Email: karolinaelliott955@gmail.com. Cost: 79.
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
1 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, California 94043.
For more info visit www.mountainviewamphitheater.com. Parallel Process
Fifty years after America’s involvement in Vietnam, Robert Altman Jr. — son of legendary M*A*S*H director Robert Altman — is bringing a powerful new war drama to the stage. The world premiere of Parallel Process opens September 19 at the Odyssey Theatre in West Los Angeles and runs through October 26, 2025.
For Altman Jr. the project carries a personal echo, “Fox Studios told my dad they wouldn’t do a movie about Vietnam — that it was too political,” he recalls. “They said it had to be about the Korean War. But if you look at M*A*S*H closely, you’ll see that it’s really about Vietnam. Indeed, those same unflinching themes of war’s hidden costs and the bonds between soldiers are at the heart of Parallel Process.”
Written and directed by David Kohner Zuckerman, Parallel Process draws authenticity from extensive conversations with the plays Executive Producer, Vietnam veteran Lt. Lewis Finocchio (Ret.) and many other veterans. “Every Vietnam Veteran carries a secret,” says Finocchio. “Parallel Process digs de…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Odyssey Theatre. Contact Phone: (310) 477-2055. Contact Email: boxoffice@odysseytheatre.com. Cost: $39.
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Odyssey Theatre
2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd
Los Angeles CA 90025.
For more info visit www.parallelprocesstheplay.com. The Little King of Norwalk
A modern barrio fable about power, politics and the price of survival, set against a real-life scandal that unfolded last year when Norwalk imposed a ban on shelters, supportive housing, and businesses that traditionally serve the poor. Following a DUI, Juan attends his first mandated AA meeting — where he’s mistaken for someone powerful and influential who might be of use to the ambitious mayor and his inner circle. Juan wields his new power to benefit himself, but soon goes too far. Can he find redemption by confessing the truth? Sept. 25 thru Nov. 2; Latino Theater Company at The Los Angeles Theatre Center (The LATC), 514 S Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90013; $10-$48; (213) 489-0994; www.latinotheaterco.org.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Phone: (213) 489-0994. Contact Email: info@latinotheaterco.org. Cost: $10-$48.
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
The Los Angeles Theatre Center (The LATC)
514 S. Spring Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013.
For more info visit www.latinotheaterco.org. Towne Street Theatre presents In Response: RISE UP!
Towne Street Theatre (TST) proudly presents In Response -- a theatre festival unlike any other. Returning for its 7th year at the prestigious Stella Adler Academy of Acting and Theatre in Hollywood, In Response is a collection of short performances that respond to today’s urgent events, social issues, and personal experiences through compelling plays and other performing arts mediums. This year’s festival’s theme is RISE UP! It continues a seven-year tradition of offering playwrights, directors, actors, and other performing artists a dynamic platform to respond to today’s urgent events, social issues, and personal experiences. Ranging from touching drama to laugh-out-loud comedy, the show reveals historical events and how they shape our current society, calls us to act in the face of threats to our democracy, and reminds us that – regardless of who we are or where we come from – we are all one.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Towne Street Theatre. Contact Phone: 323-465-4446. Contact Email: townestreetla@gmail.com. Cost: $20.
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Stella Adler Academy of Acting and Theatre
6773 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Festival of Arts Exhibit at foaSouth: Magical Moments: Suspensions of Time
The Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach is pleased to announce the opening of its latest off-site exhibition at foaSouth, Magical Moments: Suspensions of Time, on view now through January 12, 2026. The gallery, located inside Active Culture at 1006 S. Coast Hwy. Laguna Beach, CA 92651, is free and open to the public daily from 9am to 8pm.
Magical Moments: Suspensions of Time investigates how still life and landscape genres can reframe everyday subjects into experiences that feel dreamlike, meditative, and timeless. Through realistic representations of objects and scenes, this exhibition highlights how the familiar can be transformed into something extraordinary, offering viewers moments of pause where the ordinary becomes otherworldly.
The public is invited to a special artist reception on Thursday, November 6, 2025, as part of First Thursdays Art Walk. Attendees can meet the artists, explore the exhibition, and enjoy an evening celebrating creativity and community.
The foaSouth gallery is part of the Festiv…
Category: Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Name: FoaSouth. Cost: free.
Monday, October 20, 2025.
Active Culture foaSOUTH
1006 S. Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651.
For more info visit www.foapom.com. Kids Can! KCRA Local Charity Drive
Hackard Law is excited to support the KCRA 3 Kids Can! Food Drive, which has been assisting our local families since 1987. Running from October 4th to November 7th, this event will provide food aid across Northern California. We are proud to be involved and encourage others in the community to join us! Schools can participate by signing up as donation locations, and we welcome individuals to join our effort by contributing non-perishable food items. Together, we can make a difference!
Visit our event page for more details!
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: Hackard Law. Contact Phone: (916) 461-7744. Contact Email: Marketing@hackardlaw.com. Cost: Free.
Monday, October 20, 2025, 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
10640 Mather Blvd #100, Mather, CA 95655.
For more info visit www.hackardlaw.com. Nikon Tour Comes to LA – Hands-On Photography Events September 25-29!
The Nikon Tour is rolling into Los Angeles, offering a one-of-a-kind, hands-on photography experience for creators of all skill levels. Join Nikon for a week-long series of immersive events where you’ll get to try out the Nikon Z5II and Z50II mirrorless cameras in real-world shooting environments across some of L.A.’s most iconic and photogenic locations.
Whether you shoot photos, videos or a little of both, you’ll have exclusive opportunities to create content during photo walks, mini workshops, and meet-ups led by Nikon Creators Preston Luke and Joyce Charat. Learn new techniques, shoot stunning content, and walk away with your photos and videos on an SD card or mobile device ready to edit, post, or share.
LA Area Schedule:
• Thursday, September 25: Photo Walks at Samy’s Camera
o Join us at Samy's Camera on Fairfax for one of three free photo walks to Urban Lights led by Nikon Creator Preston Luke.
• Friday, September 26: Photo Walk at Redondo Beach (Morning Session)
o Take a stroll on Redondo Beach for…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Name: Frances Lee. Contact Phone: 3618165294. Contact Email: flee@mww.com. Cost: Free (registration required).
Monday, October 20, 2025.
The Nikon Tour is rolling into Los Angeles, offering a one-of-a-kind, hands-on photography experience for creators of all skill levels. Join Nikon for a week-long series of immersive events in several photogenic locations.
For more info visit www.nikonusa.com. Outlets at San Clemente’s Big Jack Gives Back!
Get ready to kick off the fall season in style as Outlets at San Clemente welcomes back Big Jack, Orange County’s largest pumpkin! Standing at a monster-sized 16 feet tall, 15 feet wide, and tipping the scales at 1,500 pounds, this larger-than-life steel pumpkin will take center stage in Center Court throughout the month of October.
This year, Big Jack is more than just a festive photo backdrop, he’s spreading kindness through Big Jack Gives Back, a month-long campaign supporting Share the Dough.
From October 1–31, shoppers can contribute to Share the Dough’s Christmas Family Outreach, a program dedicated to bringing joy to local families during the holiday season. Visitors who donate $5 or more will also receive a free pumpkin cookie from Panera Bread at Outlets at San Clemente as a sweet thank you!
The seasonal attraction will also feature spook-tacular fun throughout October, with family-friendly activities, festive photo opportunities and plenty of treats to enjoy. From community events to holiday-i…
Category: Fundraisers.
Monday, October 20, 2025.
Outlets at San Clemente.
For more info visit www.outletsatsanclemente.com. Paula Rosen Jewelry's Breast Cancer Awareness Month Collection & Donation
The Annual Paula Rosen Jewelry Breast Cancer Awareness Collection Is Here!
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Paula Rosen Jewelry is thrilled to share that 100% of proceeds
from their Pink is an Attitude collection will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
The collection includes three unique necklaces featuring rose quartz, pink enamel, gold overlay, and diamond details. Available online beginning October 1st through October 31st.
About Paula Rosen Jewelry
A small, woman owned jewelry business out of Los Angeles and New York, Paula Rosen’s signature diamond padlocks, gold & silver tags, and unique chains have been coveted by celebrities, collectors and stylists for years. A native Californian who calls both the east and west coasts home, Paula travels the world with a restless and curious heart searching for gems, sourcing precious metals, and finding inspiration across the globe. Paula believes jewelry isn’t just an accessory, but a means of self-expression that should be worn eve…
Category: Fundraisers. Contact Name: Tracy Millard. Contact Phone: 925-324-0997. Contact Email: tracy@redlightpr.com.
Monday, October 20, 2025.
https://www.paularosen.com/.
For more info visit www.paularosen.com. Free To Sp%@k
Fiber art as protest: three SoCal artists transform fabric, text, and tradition to confront censorship, free speech, and democracy.
(Culver City, CA) Village Well Books & Coffee presents “Free To Sp%@k!” a group exhibition by Southern California fiber artists Kathryn Pellman, Kelly Hartigan Goldstein, and MartyO, who test the tensile strength of free expression when language itself has become a battleground. Timed to coincide with the American Library Association’s annual Banned Books Week (October 4–11, 2025), The artists pose a direct question: What happens to a democracy when the First Amendment is treated as negotiable rather than fundamental?
Each artist responds using their craft not as quiet decoration but as deliberate disruption, embedding contested language directly into their materials. Together, they demonstrate that if voices held no power, efforts to suppress them would not be so relentless.
Moving between hush and outcry within tactile mediums of fiber and paper, these works engage the cont…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Name: Kristine Schomaker. Contact Email: shoeboxartsla@gmail.com. Cost: 0.
Monday, October 20, 2025, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Village Well Books & Coffee – Art Gallery
9900 Culver Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232.
Alliance of Women Directors Back To Set
This two-day directors' intensive is open to all genders and will bring together top talent from television, film, and streaming for panels, workshops, masterclasses, and networking experiences designed to sharpen production skills, build confidence, and prepare directors for on-set success.
Category: Conferences. Contact Name: Kylie Eaton. Contact Email: info@allianceofwomendirectors.org. Cost: $245.00 - $399.00.
Monday, October 20, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
South Park Center
1149 S. Hill Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015.
For more info visit www.allianceofwomendirectors.org. Glendale Welcomes The Salvation Army’s New Thrift Store
🎉 Treasure Hunters, Thrifters & Bargain Lovers — This One’s for You! 🎉
The new Salvation Army Thrift Store has officially opened in Glendale, CA — and it’s not your average thrift store. This 10,000-square-foot store blends bargain shopping with a life-changing purpose.
✨ What to Expect: 🛍️ A wide selection of quality clothing, accessories, home décor & one-of-a-kind treasures ♻️ A vibrant, eco-conscious shopping experience at unbeatable prices 🚗 Super easy drive-thru donation drop-off 🎁 Entry into a $100 Gift Certificate Drawing (winner announced Oct. 31!) 🎶 A Grand Opening Celebration coming soon (stay tuned!)
Best of all, every purchase and donation supports The Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Center in Pasadena, CA — a local program helping men rebuild their lives and find lasting transformation. With 107 beds for men and 16 beds for women, every purchase at the new Glendale thrift store is part of someone’s story of hope and healing right here in our…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Misc. Contact Name: Dalita B Lovett. Contact Phone: (858) 231-4432. Contact Email: dalita.lovett@usw.salvationarmy.org. Cost: Free.
Monday, October 20, 2025, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
The Salvation Army Glendale Thrift Store & Donation Center, 333 N. Central Ave. Glendale, CA 91203.
For more info visit pasedenaarc.salvationarmy.org. San Diego Dim Sum Tour
Are you a foodie? Have you tried traditional Cantonese dim sum – The small plate experience, the chopsticks, the steam-heated carts, the stacked steamer baskets, the lively conversations? The Tea!
Perhaps you’ve never had the opportunity to learn the immense history involved with dim sum from a Cantonese-American guide (dim sum = “to touch the heart!”). This is your chance! For a limited time, you can join Wild Foodie Tours and enjoy a truly unique dining experience! We'll brunch on Cantonese-style dim sum, served fresh from traditional push-carts & steamer baskets. You’ll learn about dim sum’s Silk Road roots, flavorful teas, and traditional Southern Chinese etiquette. You’ll pick and choose a variety of classic dim sum specialties like barbecue pork buns, rice crepes, siu mai, and egg tarts -- and become touched by the heart!
After the meal, we'll take you on a walking tour through the heart of the Asian Cultural District of San Diego and end at a popular Asian supermarket for some quick shopping. P…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. Reunions. School / Education. Misc. Contact Name: Albert Chan. Contact Phone: 858-951-7470. Contact Email: info@wildfoodietours.com. Cost: 69.
Monday, October 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:15 PM.
Jasmine Seafood Restaurant on 4609 Convoy Street.
Fall Market in Los Angeles: 100+ Makers, DIY, Food & More!
🍂 Markets for Makers is back in Los Angeles with our Fall Market at the California Market Center, October 11–12! Shop from 100+ curated makers and small businesses, craft at our DIY stations, snap photos at our iconic walls, and enjoy tasty food & drinks while filling your complimentary tote with one-of-a-kind finds.
Kids under 12 are free, so it’s the perfect fall weekend outing for friends, families, and anyone who loves to shop small and support local creativity!
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Festivals / Parades.
Monday, October 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
California Market Center (110 E 9th St, Los Angeles, CA 90079).
For more info visit tickets.marketsformakers.com. Call for submissions for the 2026 Cultural Guide
Calling for submissions for the 2026 DCA comprehensive calendar and cultural guide that will list the numerous in-person and online activities, events, exhibitions, lectures, and programming related to this annual celebration of African American culture. 2026 marks the 100th celebration of Black History Commemorations in America founded by the Father of Black History Dr. Cater G. Woodson. The goal continues for the past eighty years by OASC to inform Angelenos of these exciting cultural activities and programming, and encourage them to participate in the celebration.
Submit information for any Black history activities and programming that your organization is hosting between February 1, 2026 and March 31, 2026. Please download and complete the form found at www.oascla.org/resources.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Name: Lura Ball. Contact Phone: 5622704881. Contact Email: vassie@OASCLA.ORG. Cost: 0.
Monday, October 20, 2025, 2:00 PM – Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 2:00 PM.
Online.
For more info visit www.oascla.org. Día De Los Muertos Flower Crown Workshop presented by McDonald's SoCal
Join us at a McDonald's restaurant in Santa Ana to celebrate the vibrant traditions of Día de los Muertos with a flower crown workshop led by Lily "La Catrina" Martinez. Lily’s vibrant, custom-made Catrina designs have captivated fans from celebrities and the LA Dodgers to the thousands of Angelenos who have lined up to see her costume exhibits on Olvera Street.
Lily will lead two 1-hour workshops (Session 1 from 5:00 - 5:45 PM / Session 2 from 6:15 - 7:00 PM) teaching participants how to create their own stunning flower crown for the holiday.
We invite you to learn about the significance of the flower crown and celebrate Dia de los Muertos.
If you are reserving tickets for more than one person in your family, please make sure you reserve tickets for the same session.
Must be age 8+ to participate in the workshop.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your session time to check in and set up materials.
All materials for the flower crown will be provided.
Rideshare is encouraged as parking spaces are li…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Name: Valeria Hernandez. Contact Email: valeria.hernandez@rcpmk.com. Cost: FREE.
Monday, October 20, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
1011 17th Street Santa Ana, CA 92701.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. “anthropology”
Merril is one of Silicon Valley’s leading software engineers, but her life disintegrates when her younger sister Angie vanishes on her way home from college. A year later, when the police have long abandoned their search, Merril assembles all the digital material Angie has left behind and sets about building herself a digital simulation of her sister. The resultant ‘virtual Angie’ offers her some solace – until, that is, it starts to reveal new details about the real Angie's disappearance. The title of this play is deliberately styled and published as anthropology, in all lower case.
The North American Premiere of Lauren Gunderson’s anthropology, directed by John Perrin Flynn, launches Rogue Machine’s new season on their mainstage. This high-stakes AI thriller is wrapped in emotional urgency while questioning just how far we’ll go to uncover truth and what technology can and can’t help us resolve in our relationships.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Rogue Machine. Contact Phone: 855-585-5185. Contact Email: Info@roguemachinetheatre.com. Cost: $45; Seniors $35, Students with ID $25. Show4Less on Fridays Oct. 10 ($15+), Oct. 17 ($20+), Oct. 24 ($20+), Nov. 1 ($25).
Monday, October 20, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Rogue Machine at the Matrix Theatre, 7657 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046.
Festival of Arts Exhibit at foaSouth: Magical Moments: Suspensions of Time
The Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach is pleased to announce the opening of its latest off-site exhibition at foaSouth, Magical Moments: Suspensions of Time, on view now through January 12, 2026. The gallery, located inside Active Culture at 1006 S. Coast Hwy. Laguna Beach, CA 92651, is free and open to the public daily from 9am to 8pm.
Magical Moments: Suspensions of Time investigates how still life and landscape genres can reframe everyday subjects into experiences that feel dreamlike, meditative, and timeless. Through realistic representations of objects and scenes, this exhibition highlights how the familiar can be transformed into something extraordinary, offering viewers moments of pause where the ordinary becomes otherworldly.
The public is invited to a special artist reception on Thursday, November 6, 2025, as part of First Thursdays Art Walk. Attendees can meet the artists, explore the exhibition, and enjoy an evening celebrating creativity and community.
The foaSouth gallery is part of the Festiv…
Category: Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Name: FoaSouth. Cost: free.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
Active Culture foaSOUTH
1006 S. Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651.
For more info visit www.foapom.com. Nikon Tour Comes to LA – Hands-On Photography Events September 25-29!
The Nikon Tour is rolling into Los Angeles, offering a one-of-a-kind, hands-on photography experience for creators of all skill levels. Join Nikon for a week-long series of immersive events where you’ll get to try out the Nikon Z5II and Z50II mirrorless cameras in real-world shooting environments across some of L.A.’s most iconic and photogenic locations.
Whether you shoot photos, videos or a little of both, you’ll have exclusive opportunities to create content during photo walks, mini workshops, and meet-ups led by Nikon Creators Preston Luke and Joyce Charat. Learn new techniques, shoot stunning content, and walk away with your photos and videos on an SD card or mobile device ready to edit, post, or share.
LA Area Schedule:
• Thursday, September 25: Photo Walks at Samy’s Camera
o Join us at Samy's Camera on Fairfax for one of three free photo walks to Urban Lights led by Nikon Creator Preston Luke.
• Friday, September 26: Photo Walk at Redondo Beach (Morning Session)
o Take a stroll on Redondo Beach for…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Name: Frances Lee. Contact Phone: 3618165294. Contact Email: flee@mww.com. Cost: Free (registration required).
Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
The Nikon Tour is rolling into Los Angeles, offering a one-of-a-kind, hands-on photography experience for creators of all skill levels. Join Nikon for a week-long series of immersive events in several photogenic locations.
For more info visit www.nikonusa.com. Outlets at San Clemente’s Big Jack Gives Back!
Get ready to kick off the fall season in style as Outlets at San Clemente welcomes back Big Jack, Orange County’s largest pumpkin! Standing at a monster-sized 16 feet tall, 15 feet wide, and tipping the scales at 1,500 pounds, this larger-than-life steel pumpkin will take center stage in Center Court throughout the month of October.
This year, Big Jack is more than just a festive photo backdrop, he’s spreading kindness through Big Jack Gives Back, a month-long campaign supporting Share the Dough.
From October 1–31, shoppers can contribute to Share the Dough’s Christmas Family Outreach, a program dedicated to bringing joy to local families during the holiday season. Visitors who donate $5 or more will also receive a free pumpkin cookie from Panera Bread at Outlets at San Clemente as a sweet thank you!
The seasonal attraction will also feature spook-tacular fun throughout October, with family-friendly activities, festive photo opportunities and plenty of treats to enjoy. From community events to holiday-i…
Category: Fundraisers.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
Outlets at San Clemente.
For more info visit www.outletsatsanclemente.com. Paula Rosen Jewelry's Breast Cancer Awareness Month Collection & Donation
The Annual Paula Rosen Jewelry Breast Cancer Awareness Collection Is Here!
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Paula Rosen Jewelry is thrilled to share that 100% of proceeds
from their Pink is an Attitude collection will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
The collection includes three unique necklaces featuring rose quartz, pink enamel, gold overlay, and diamond details. Available online beginning October 1st through October 31st.
About Paula Rosen Jewelry
A small, woman owned jewelry business out of Los Angeles and New York, Paula Rosen’s signature diamond padlocks, gold & silver tags, and unique chains have been coveted by celebrities, collectors and stylists for years. A native Californian who calls both the east and west coasts home, Paula travels the world with a restless and curious heart searching for gems, sourcing precious metals, and finding inspiration across the globe. Paula believes jewelry isn’t just an accessory, but a means of self-expression that should be worn eve…
Category: Fundraisers. Contact Name: Tracy Millard. Contact Phone: 925-324-0997. Contact Email: tracy@redlightpr.com.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
https://www.paularosen.com/.
For more info visit www.paularosen.com. Urban Planning & Architectural Design for Sustainable Development (UPADSD) – 10 Edition
In the 10th edition of its international conference titled “Urban Planning & Architectural Design for Sustainable Development (UPADSD),” IEREK plans to continue the conversation that ties urban planning and architectural design to reach the common goal of sustainable development. The conference will discuss topics such as strategic urban planning, which requires setting ambitious goals and determining desired areas of city growth, as well as sustainable architecture and development. On the topic of sustainable architecture, the idea of its synonymous term green or environmental architecture will be discussed, as green architecture in itself is a challenge for every architect. Green architecture’s main goal is producing smart designs and using available technologies, ensuring that these produced structures emit minimal harm to both the ecosystem and the community. The end goal of green architecture is to fulfill the civilians’ current demands without risking the capacity of future generations to fulfill their…
Category: Conferences. Contact Name: mariam ibrahim. Contact Phone: 01000028021. Contact Email: upadsd@ierek-scholar.org. Cost: 450 EUR.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 12:00 AM – 1:00 AM.
University of Florence, Italy.
For more info visit www.ierek.com. Free To Sp%@k
Fiber art as protest: three SoCal artists transform fabric, text, and tradition to confront censorship, free speech, and democracy.
(Culver City, CA) Village Well Books & Coffee presents “Free To Sp%@k!” a group exhibition by Southern California fiber artists Kathryn Pellman, Kelly Hartigan Goldstein, and MartyO, who test the tensile strength of free expression when language itself has become a battleground. Timed to coincide with the American Library Association’s annual Banned Books Week (October 4–11, 2025), The artists pose a direct question: What happens to a democracy when the First Amendment is treated as negotiable rather than fundamental?
Each artist responds using their craft not as quiet decoration but as deliberate disruption, embedding contested language directly into their materials. Together, they demonstrate that if voices held no power, efforts to suppress them would not be so relentless.
Moving between hush and outcry within tactile mediums of fiber and paper, these works engage the cont…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Name: Kristine Schomaker. Contact Email: shoeboxartsla@gmail.com. Cost: 0.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Village Well Books & Coffee – Art Gallery
9900 Culver Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232.
Alliance of Women Directors Back To Set
This two-day directors' intensive is open to all genders and will bring together top talent from television, film, and streaming for panels, workshops, masterclasses, and networking experiences designed to sharpen production skills, build confidence, and prepare directors for on-set success.
Category: Conferences. Contact Name: Kylie Eaton. Contact Email: info@allianceofwomendirectors.org. Cost: $245.00 - $399.00.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
South Park Center
1149 S. Hill Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015.
For more info visit www.allianceofwomendirectors.org. Glendale Welcomes The Salvation Army’s New Thrift Store
🎉 Treasure Hunters, Thrifters & Bargain Lovers — This One’s for You! 🎉
The new Salvation Army Thrift Store has officially opened in Glendale, CA — and it’s not your average thrift store. This 10,000-square-foot store blends bargain shopping with a life-changing purpose.
✨ What to Expect: 🛍️ A wide selection of quality clothing, accessories, home décor & one-of-a-kind treasures ♻️ A vibrant, eco-conscious shopping experience at unbeatable prices 🚗 Super easy drive-thru donation drop-off 🎁 Entry into a $100 Gift Certificate Drawing (winner announced Oct. 31!) 🎶 A Grand Opening Celebration coming soon (stay tuned!)
Best of all, every purchase and donation supports The Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Center in Pasadena, CA — a local program helping men rebuild their lives and find lasting transformation. With 107 beds for men and 16 beds for women, every purchase at the new Glendale thrift store is part of someone’s story of hope and healing right here in our…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Misc. Contact Name: Dalita B Lovett. Contact Phone: (858) 231-4432. Contact Email: dalita.lovett@usw.salvationarmy.org. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
The Salvation Army Glendale Thrift Store & Donation Center, 333 N. Central Ave. Glendale, CA 91203.
For more info visit pasedenaarc.salvationarmy.org. "In Bloom: Flowers in Contemporary Art" Exhibition
“In Bloom: Flowers in Contemporary Art” explores contemporary approaches to the timeless floral theme. The media and artworks in the exhibition vary dramatically, with paintings, sculptures, installation, and video that range from naturalistic to abstract, and from playful to contemplative. “In Bloom” features the work of David Flores, DABSMYLA, Francesca Gabbiani and Eddie Ruscha, Simonette David Jackson, Jasmyn Marie, Analia Saban, Kim Schoen, and Tiffanie Turner, with new works by most artists. It will be on view from September 20, 2025–February 15, 2026 at Forest Lawn Museum.
Forest Lawn Museum is open Tuesday–Sunday from 10:00 AM–5:00 PM.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Phone: 323-340-4782. Contact Email: museum@forestlawn.com. Cost: free.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Forest Lawn Museum
Forest Lawn-Glendale
1712 S. Glendale Avenue, Glendale, CA 91205.
For more info visit forestlawn.com. Mind-Body Medicine Open Practice
Join the Center for Mind-Body Medicine’s free Open Practice, a virtual session held the third Tuesday of every month. Led by our experienced Faculty, these sessions introduce evidence based tools for self-care. Whether you’re new to mind-body practices or looking to deepen your knowledge, Open Practice is a great place to start. Register today to reserve your spot!
https://cmbm.org/mind-body-resources/open-practice/.
Category: Misc. Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Email: marketing@cmbm.org. Cost: free.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Virtual.
For more info visit cmbm.org. Fall Market in Los Angeles: 100+ Makers, DIY, Food & More!
🍂 Markets for Makers is back in Los Angeles with our Fall Market at the California Market Center, October 11–12! Shop from 100+ curated makers and small businesses, craft at our DIY stations, snap photos at our iconic walls, and enjoy tasty food & drinks while filling your complimentary tote with one-of-a-kind finds.
Kids under 12 are free, so it’s the perfect fall weekend outing for friends, families, and anyone who loves to shop small and support local creativity!
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Festivals / Parades.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
California Market Center (110 E 9th St, Los Angeles, CA 90079).
For more info visit tickets.marketsformakers.com. Tijuana Street Food Tour for Foodies
Join Wild Foodie Tours for an all-inclusive, fun, gritty, and insightful street food tour in Tijuana! You'll enjoy tastings at 5 food stops, 1 non-alcoholic beverage stop, and 1 dessert stop to taste the best flavors of Tijuana. Other likely visits include the Mercado Hidalgo open-air market and a Mexican bakery. Along the way we'll point out a few of the eateries Anthony Bourdain and Andrew Zimmern showcased on their Travel Channel shows. Only $69! Everything included: food, transportation, shopping, sightseeing, and a tour guide! Guests meet at the McDonald's at the San Ysidro Trolley Station in San Diego. Reservations required. For info and/or to book, visit wildfoodietours.com.
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. Reunions. Misc. Cost: 69.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Meeting spot: McDonald's San Ysidro Trolley Station on 727 East San Ysidro Blvd.
Call for submissions for the 2026 Cultural Guide
Calling for submissions for the 2026 DCA comprehensive calendar and cultural guide that will list the numerous in-person and online activities, events, exhibitions, lectures, and programming related to this annual celebration of African American culture. 2026 marks the 100th celebration of Black History Commemorations in America founded by the Father of Black History Dr. Cater G. Woodson. The goal continues for the past eighty years by OASC to inform Angelenos of these exciting cultural activities and programming, and encourage them to participate in the celebration.
Submit information for any Black history activities and programming that your organization is hosting between February 1, 2026 and March 31, 2026. Please download and complete the form found at www.oascla.org/resources.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Name: Lura Ball. Contact Phone: 5622704881. Contact Email: vassie@OASCLA.ORG. Cost: 0.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 2:00 PM – Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 2:00 PM.
Online.
For more info visit www.oascla.org. Gelson's West LA to Host Taco Tuesdays with Tacos, Margaritas, and Mezcals
Every Tuesday from 4 PM to 10 PM, Gelson’s West LA Wine Bar will be hosting Taco Tuesdays, bringing together a festive blend of flavors and fun. Enjoy a variety of mouthwatering tacos, refreshing margaritas, and smooth mezcals, all served in a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere. The perfect way to spice up the week—gather friends and enjoy a night of great food, drinks, and good times. Prices vary.
For more information, visit https://www.gelsons.com/events/view/taco-tuesdays-at-gelsons-west-la-wine-bar.
Category: Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Gelson's West LA
12121 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064.
For more info visit www.gelsons.com. League of Comedy Launch Party
The League of Comedy is officially launching - and you're invited to celebrate!
Join us at The Local Peasant in Sherman Oaks as we unveil our brand new website connecting comedy fans with the live shows nationwide and a roster of active comedians in the scene.
This is a launch celebration, not a show night - so come ready to mingle, network, and be part of a community event. We'll have complimentary appetizers (first come, first served), drinks flowing at the bar, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow comedy enthusiasts and local performers.
What You'll Experience:
First look at the League of Comedy platform
Meet the founders building the LoC community platform
Complimentary apps while they last
Drinks you can purchase at the bar
Relaxed, celebratory atmosphere
Be among the first to know about upcoming shows
Whether you're a performer looking to get plugged in, a comedy superfan, or just someone who loves a good launch party - we'd love to see you there. Let's kick this thing off right!
Come…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Misc. Contact Name: Cory Eckstein. Contact Phone: 323.499.1002. Contact Email: info@leagueofcomedy.com. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
The Local Peasant - Sherman Oaks
14058 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. The BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre! What’s playing on BFF TUESDAYS at Santa Monica Playhouse?
It’s the 10th Annual Santa Monica Playhouse BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 14 – Nov 16, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering over 36 plays, workshops and family-oriented events. What’s happening on BFF TUESDAYS?
Oct 14: In How to Live Like a Millionaire When You’re a Million Short, best-selling author/presenter Marilyn Anderson provides tons of money-saving tips on entertainment, travel, shopping, fashion, health, beauty, home décor and more. Includes sumptuous opening night Wine and Sweets reception with Marilyn. 60 min. All ages. (almost full)
Oct 21: Cynthia Spierer’s moving ensemble piece, A Crack in Everything, is a tense and tender romantic drama about the cost of seeing someone clearly through a fractured wall. Directed by Eric Scott Golovan. 75 min. Rated 13+ (almost full)
Oct 28: Sonja Marie’s FREE BRICKS is a brutally honest quest for self-acknowledgement and purpose as an emotionally exhausted individual joins the rest of the population of the Black women who ar…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Santa Monica Playhouse Box Office. Contact Phone: 310-394-9779. Contact Email: theatre@SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com. Cost: FREE as part of the Santa Monica Playhouse BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM.
Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401.
For more info visit www.santamonicaplayhouse.com. Tuesdays On Acid
TUESDAYS ON ACID
EVERY TUESDAY | 9PM–2AM
MONTY BAR – DTLA
21+ | NO COVER
ALL VINYL. ALL ‘60S.
GARAGE. PSYCH. SOUL. ROCK.
DEEJAY CLIFTON
HOSTED BY B-SIDE JUNKIE
IF YOU KNOW, YOU KNOW.
Category: Misc. Contact Name: Kyoko. Contact Email: kyoko.cole@gmail.com. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 9:00 PM – Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 2:00 AM.
Monty Bar
1222 w 7th St, Los Angeles CA 90017.