• Santa Monica Muse

    Chef Fardad Khayami’s Muse in Malibu blends French finesse with California freshness. The 35-seat Art Deco gem offers dishes like cherry tomato tart, brioche with Bordier butter, and Santa Barbara black cod—plus desserts by his brother, Nikdad…

  • Mind-Boggling Brilliance

    Award-winning playwright Jake Broder’s UnRavelled explores the connection between composer Maurice Ravel and biologist Anne Adams—two artists linked by frontotemporal dementia. Playing Oct. 17–19 at The Wallis in Beverly Hills…

  • Immigrant are American Stories

    Three acclaimed playwrights—Jocelyn Bioh, Rudi Goblen, and Lloyd Suh—bring immigrant experiences to life on major SoCal stages this fall, from West African hair braiders to Nicaraguan brothers and Asian women of the 1970s…

  • The Program: Mark your calendar for these October 2025 SoCal Performances*

    Explore the best concerts and stage productions across California this October 2025—from Jaja’s African Hair Braiding to Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Add in Dudamel’s final performances for the LA Phil and other standout performances, and the month promises a rich mix of theater, music and culture worth planning around…

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    Halloween Spooktacular Returns to The Forum Carlsbad

    By late October, the air in Carlsbad hums with anticipation—salt from the Pacific mixing with the sweet scent of candy and kettle corn. On Saturday, October 25 from 2–5 p.m., The Forum Carlsbad once again transforms into North County’s most spirited destination for families…

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    California Wine Festival Returns to Huntington Beach: Two Days of Oceanfront Indulgence

    By late afternoon, the sun drops low over the Huntington Beach coast, gilding the horizon in gold as glasses clink and waves crash in rhythm. The California Wine Festival returns October 17–18 to the Paséa Hotel & Spa, bringing two days of ocean air, live music, and some of the state’s…

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    The Future Sounds Like This: La Pandora’s Box™Transforms The Miracle Theater

    La Pandora’s Box™—a groundbreaking 12K immersive concert by Grammy® winner Nadeem Majdalany—debuts at The Miracle Theater in Inglewood through Oct. 25, blending classical music, film, and virtual production…

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    Slashback Video x Pluto TV & Paramount+: A One-Day Time Capsule for Horror Fans

    Step inside Slashback Video, LA’s retro horror VHS paradise, for a one-day free event with Pluto TV and Paramount+. Explore nostalgic 90s vibes, global horror culture, and inclusive community on Melrose…

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    Los Angeles Haunted Hayride

    Los Angeles Haunted Hayride Returns with Elvira’s Wicked Touch

    This fall, Griffith Park once again flickers to life under an orange haze and the echo of cackling laughter—the Los Angeles Haunted Hayride is back for its 17th season, and this year, the Mistress of the Dark herself, Elvira (Cassandra Peterson), moves into Midnight Falls. The result? A perfect collision of camp, horror, and Hollywood nostalgia that only LA could pull off…

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    The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor: Summoned by the Seas Returns to Long Beach

    The ocean mist rolls over Long Beach, carrying whispers from the decks of a ship that never truly sleeps. The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor—one of California’s most legendary Halloween events—has returned, transforming the historic vessel into a fog-drenched carnival of ghosts…

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    Los Angeles

    Weekend Roundup

    October 16-19

    Looking for things to do in Los Angeles this Weekend? Our list for this week includes Paranormal Activity Play, Fall Festival at The Original Farmer’s Market, Haunted Little Tokyo, LA Korean Festival, and more…

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    Orange County

    Weekend Roundup

    October 16-19

    Looking for things to do in Orange County this weekend? This week’s roundup features Newport Beach Film Festival, California Wine Festival, Some Like it Hot at Segerstrom Center, Educator Night, Terracotta Warriors Finale, and more…

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    San Diego

    Weekend Roundup

    October 16-19

    Looking for things to do in San Diego this weekend? Mark your calendar for HauntFest 2025, Mission Bayfest, TwitchCon San Diego, and more …

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