Events
Rooftop Movie Night at iO – Halloween Thrills with “Death House”
Oct. 23. Get ready for a spine-chilling evening at iO Rooftop as The Godfrey Hollywood presents Death House. Guests can enjoy a Halloween-inspired film while taking in breathtaking views of the Hollywood Hills. The curated menu sets the tone for a spooky night, with complimentary snacks to keep everyone fueled for the scares. Valet parking is included with each ticket purchase, allowing attendees to enjoy the evening without worry. Tickets are available now for a hauntingly good time at The Godfrey Hollywood. Next Wednesday at 8 p.m. 1400 Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-762-1000. Get Tickets Now
Final Third Thursday Block Party
Oct. 17. Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. invites you to a free monthly block party on the 1200 Block of Third Street Promenade. Enjoy live music, interactive art, outdoor dining and community booths, perfect for all ages. The event will feature activations from Base Camp Fitness, IdealThread, SaMotech Robotics and more, along with Viva LA’s Art in Action. Don’t miss free face painting, caricatures and live performances by San Miguel, Amor y Mar and DJ Raul Campos. Thursday, from 5-8 p.m. 1200 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica. More Information
Grand Ave Arts: All Access
Oct. 19. More than a dozen institutions will come together for a day of free performances, exhibitions and tours to celebrate their Bunker Hill location. The festivities will unfold along Grand Avenue, from Temple to Sixth Streets. Highlights include a singing and instrument workshop at the Colburn School, a sugar skull craft and tours at the Los Angeles Central Library, LA Opera recitals at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion and a Day of the Dead event at Grand Park. Other venues participating include the Broad, MOCA, REDCAT, Walt Disney Concert Hall and more. Saturday at 11 a.m. Locations vary. For schedule, visit grandavearts.org
ROW DTLA’s Inaugural Fall Faire
Oct. 19. Known for its vintage markets and dining, ROW DTLA will host the debut Fall Faire, offering an opportunity to shop for holiday gifts, enjoy live DJ sets and explore open-air markets. Highlights include a performance by Odessa, the West Coast debut of 3Sixteen, exclusive offers from local brands and unique wellness experiences like facial acupuncture and a pumpkin carving workshop led by Chef Kuniko Yagi. Saturday, from noon-4 p.m. 777 S. Alameda Street, Los Angeles. rowdtla.com
Fall Festival at The Original Farmers Market
Oct. 19-20. Celebrate Halloween-themed activities with family-friendly fun at the Original Farmers Market’s annual Fall Festival. Enjoy carnival games, a petting zoo, a pumpkin patch (for a small fee) and indulge in delicious market treats. Come in costume for live music, kids’ crafts and family fun this weekend, at LA’s favorite harvest celebration. Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. 6333 W. 3rd Stree, Los Angeles. farmersmarketla.com
Food + Drinks
Orla Santa Monica
Now Open. The new Egyptian-Mediterranean restaurant by Chef Michael Mina, opens today at the Regent Santa Monica Beach resort. Drawing inspiration from the flavors and aromas of Egypt’s markets and bazaars, Orla blends Mediterranean cuisine with modern culinary techniques. Menu highlights include toasted orzo and spicy duck with kefalograviera cheese, a nod to ancient pharaohs’ cuisine; spice-marinated red snapper with fennel, olives and Yukon potatoes, inspired by Alexander the Great’s favorites; and the Alexandria Fish Fry, featuring Egyptian spices and beer. Hours vary. 1700 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica. orlasantamonica.com
Marelle’s “Golden Hour”
Now Serving. The culinary destination at the new Sandbourne Santa Monica hotel introduces its Golden Hour Menu, featuring chef-driven coastal cuisine. Led by local Chef Raphael Lunetta, the menu offers dishes starting at $10, perfect for evening gatherings. Highlights include charred scallion French onion dip with crispy potato chips and caviar, burrata with oven-dried tomatoes paired with herb crostini, mezcal chili honey glazed chicken wings and more—all designed to elevate your sunset experience. Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. 1740 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica. marelle.com
Beignet Box Grand Opening
Oct. 19. This dessert and coffee brand, founded by best friends Christina Milian and Elizabeth Morris, specializes in New Orleans-style beignets. Their menu offers light and airy beignets, mini beignet bites and a beignet sundae with ice cream and chocolate sauce. Beverages include espresso drinks, chagaccinos, sweet tea and hot chocolate. Saturday, 2-4 p.m. 6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga park. More Information
Winner! Winner!
Open. A fried chicken food truck launched over Fourth of July weekend in Echo Park, alongside sister spot Little Joy Cocktails, which marks its 60th anniversary this year. They draw inspiration from classic American games like dice and poker, adding a twist with Japanese ‘secret snake eyes seasoning.’ Chef Dom Crisp, of The Lonely Oyster, elevates the fried chicken experience with dishes like the Thigh Roller Sando, Cali katsu and loaded tots with curry gravy. Thursday-Sunday, 5 p.m.-2 a.m. 1301 Portia Street, Los Angeles. winnerwinner.la
Arts + Culture
TRAILBLAZERS: MARTÍN + BRAHMS + BURTON
Oct. 19-20. The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra presents Haydn’s Symphony No. 6, “Morning,” to open the Orchestral series, capturing the duality of the human experience. The program follows a traveler mourning lost love and journeys with Brahms through the Eastern Alps, where grief and the search for life’s meaning intertwine. Saturday, 7:30 p.m. at Alex Theatre. Sunday, 4 p.m. at The Wallis. For more information visit laco.org
KCRW Series: Mariza
Oct. 19. The iconic voice of fado, Mariza brings her powerful and soulful sound to Walt Disney Concert Hall. Over her three-decade career, she has expanded fado’s boundaries, blending it with jazz, flamenco, Latin jazz and influences from Mozambique, her mother’s homeland. Her rich contralto has led to collaborations with artists like Lenny Kravitz and Gilberto Gil, solidifying her status as a global music icon. Saturday at 8 p.m. 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laphil.com
Gloria Molina Grand Park’s Downtown Día de los Muertos
Starts Oct. 19. Explore the rich traditions of Día de Los Muertos at Gloria Molina Grand Park’s Downtown Día de Los Muertos event. For two weeks, local artists will display intricate altars alongside family activities, a free film screening and the first-ever Downtown Día de Muertos parade. The festivities begin this weekend with live music, dance and poetry. In partnership with ALOUD and the Library of America, attendees can also enjoy giveaways from KTNQ 1020 AM. Starts this Saturday at 11 a.m. 210 W. Temple Street, Los Angeles. grandparkla.org
Reeve Carney Performs The Rocky Horror Show
Oct. 20. The Bourbon Room welcomes the Los Angeles return of Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and actor Reeve Carney for a special performance featuring music from The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Carney, best known for his role as Orpheus in Broadway’s Hadestown, recently co-starred in Ridley Scott’s House of Gucci alongside Al Pacino, Lady Gaga and Adam Driver. Sunday at 8 p.m, doors open at 7 p.m. 6356 Hollywood Blvd., 2nd Floor Los Angeles. Get Tickets
Photo credit: Fall Faire courtesy of MMGY Global. Beignet Box courtesy of Muse Media Productions. Día de los Muertos courtesy of Gloria Molina Grand Park. The Broad courtesy of Claudia Lorusso. All other images are courtesy of the venues and businesses featured.
