Events
Oktoberfest at Ovation Hollywood
Sept. 28. Oktoberfest returns to Ovation Hollywood! This annual event is open to the public and welcomes all ages with live polka music from Die Sauerkrauts and Zeitgeist Oktoberfest Band. Take a seat in our Courtyard Biergarten and enjoy Bavarian beers (21+) and bites, available for purchase from Dave & Buster’s. Tracht encouraged, PROST! Saturday, 1-8 p.m. 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles. (323) 817-0200. Get Tickets
Nights of the Jack
Starts Sept. 27. One of L.A.’s premier immersive Halloween events is back, offering a family-friendly experience complete with celebrity appearances. Explore a mile-long walking trail featuring over 20 themed scenes, intricate pumpkin carvings and fun photo opportunities. This year’s highlights include cutting-edge light displays, augmented reality selfie stations and digital carnival games with prizes, alongside lantern art installations. Additional attractions such as face painting, merch shops and psychics ensure there’s something for everyone. Opens Friday at 6 p.m. 26800 W. Mulholland Highway, Calabasas. nightsofthejack.com
Watts Towers Day of the Drum and Simon Rodia Jazz Festival
Sept. 28-29. Celebrate the vibrant sounds of pan-African and jazz music at this long-standing annual festival at Watts Towers. For over 40 years, Day of the Drum has brought music, dance and poetry to life, followed by the renowned Jazz Festival the next day, featuring an afternoon of live jazz performances and tributes. This two-day event continues to honor cultural traditions and showcase talented musicians. Saturday-Sunday at 10 a.m. 1727 E. 107th Street, Los Angeles. wattstowers.org
Los Angeles Haunted Hayride
Now Open. An annual Halloween attraction in Griffith Park, transports guests to the fictional town of Midnight Falls, set in the mid-1980s. The event combines nostalgia and horror, featuring a haunted hayride through eerie woods where a witch has unleashed spirits and creatures upon the town. In addition to the hayride, attendees can navigate three terrifying mazes, each offering spine-chilling scares and a heart-pounding atmosphere, making it a must-visit for thrill-seekers. Hours vary. 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Griffith Park. losangeleshauntedhayride.com
Food + Drinks
Family Style Fest
Sept. 28. Blending high-profile streetwear and local culinary talent, Family Style Fest returns featuring brands like Billionaire Boys Club and Compton Cowboys alongside chefs such as Jon Yao (Kato), Kwang Uh (Baroo) and Lord Maynard (Kuya Lord). Sample dishes from over 30 local vendors, including TikTok-famous Camel Coffee. A $200 VIP ticket includes fast-track entry, VIP access, an open natural wine bar and bites from Evan Funke. Saturday at noon. 1245 N. Spring Street, Los Angeles. Get Tickets
PCH Food Week
Until Sept. 29. Seconds at PCH Food Week, a 10-day festival in Long Beach, celebrates the diverse culinary scene. The event features exclusive menus, special offers and unique experiences across participating restaurants like A PCH, dan modern chinese and Telefèric Barcelona. Join the Culinary Passport Adventure, collecting stamps from different eateries for a chance to win prizes, including a $500 shopping spree. The festival concludes with an end-of-summer sidewalk sale, where attendees can submit completed passports for prize entries. For specific hours, check website. 6400 Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach. 2ndandpch.com
Saba Surf Opens First-Ever Flagship Surf Cafe
Now Open. This café offers a variety of unique options for customers to enjoy before or after hitting the waves. With a rotating selection of local pastries, its gluten-free chocolate chip banana bread has become a standout favorite. On weekends, the café features fresh signature burritos and pastries from Tartine bakery. Coffee lovers can indulge in organic, regeneratively grown espresso, decaf, and cold brew sourced from Gnarwhal Coffee. Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.12912 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles. More Information
Yangban with New Updates
Now Serving. With a new schedule of seven days a week, Yangban’s chefs, Katianna and John Hong, offers a diverse menu of signature and seasonal dishes, including sujebi dumpling, grilled king’s cut short rib and matzoh ball mandu. They also have a new cocktail selection features the perilla highball, black sesame cucumber and summer peach milk punch. Open daily, 5:30–9:30 p.m. 712 Santa Fe Ave., Los Angeles. yangbanla.com
Arts + Culture
Mitski at the Hollywood Bowl
Sept. 28. Rising swiftly from DIY shows and self-releasing her first two albums, Mitski has evolved into a major force, now selling out large venues months in advance. She’s currently on tour promoting her latest release, The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, showcasing her unique ability to captivate audiences with her powerful storytelling and dynamic sound. Saturday at 8 p.m. 2301 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles. hollywoodbowl.com
beabadoobee
Sept. 28. The Filipino-British alt-pop singer will perform songs from her latest LP, This is How Tomorrow Moves, during a live show at the Greek Theatre. Hovvdy and Keni Titus will also be there to perform. Saturday at. 7 p.m. 2700 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles. lagreektheatre.com
Madame Butterfly
Now Playing. Set in turn-of-the-century Japan, an American officer seeks a bride, aided by a marriage broker who assures him the union can be easily dissolved. Cio-Cio-San, believing in true love, is left heartbroken as Lt. Pinkerton moves on. Directed by Goya Award-winner Mario Gas, this production of Madame Butterfly unfolds on a 1930s film set. Korean soprano Karah Son stars as the tragic heroine, alongside Jonathan Tetelman as Pinkerton, Hyona Kim as Suzuki and Michael Sumuel as Sharpless. Check website for hours. 135 North Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laopera.org
Little Women Ballet: Autumn Site-Specific Immersive Experience
Sept. 27-29. Returning with an autumn installment, Little Women Ballet offers a unique immersive experience at Heritage Square Museum. Audiences move through Victorian houses as Louisa May Alcott’s tale of sisterhood, love and family is brought to life through dance. Each immersive, site-specific performance includes autumn-themed desserts, refreshments, and music, with interactive goodie bags provided. The event concludes with Victorian folk dancing and a meet-and-greet with the cast, complete with photo opportunities. Hours vary. 3800 Homer Street, Los Angeles. littlewomenballet.com
Photo credit: Madame Butterfly courtesy of Cory Weaver and the LA Opera. All other images are courtesy of the venues and businesses featured.
