Events
Celebrate the Season with November Movie Nights at iO Rooftop
Starts Nov. 1. Get into the holiday spirit with The Godfrey Hollywood’s iO Rooftop invites guests to embrace the holiday spirit every Friday night in November with weekly festive film screenings. Each ticket includes complimentary snacks and valet service for a seamless experience. Visitors can enjoy a curated seasonal menu and holiday-themed cocktails while taking in Hollywood’s stunning views, making it a perfect evening for friends, family, or a solo outing. Adams Family Values this Friday at 8 p.m. 1400 Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles. godfreyhotelhollywood.com
Dodgers’ Parade
Nov. 1. The Los Angeles Dodgers will celebrate their World Series championship with a parade in Downtown Los Angeles. The event begins at Gloria Molina Grand Park on Spring Street, in front of City Hall. Mayor Karen Bass will officially commence the parade. Dodgers players and staff will travel atop double-decker buses. Due to extensive street closures and limited parking, fans are strongly encouraged to use public transportation. Friday at 11 a.m. For more information for specific locations of routes visit mlb.com
Día de los Muertos Celebration at the Pier
Nov. 1-2. Celebrate Día de los Muertos at the Santa Monica Pier with a two-day art installation around the historic carousel, adorned in marigolds and papel picado. This event includes ballet folklorico performances and kids’ activities throughout the weekend. On Sunday, a parade with Aztec dancers will kick off at the pier’s west end, followed by live mariachi music, arts and crafts, an artisan market and a car meet. You can also visit altars by local artists Sylvia Sanchez and Yolanda Medina, as well as a community altar where they can share photos and memories of loved ones. Friday-Saturday at 5 p.m. 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica. santamonicapier.org
Rock & Run 5K
Nov. 2. El Segundo residents and neighboring community members will test their endurance on a 3.1-mile course through the beach city, culminating in a celebration at Rock & Brews El Segundo with live rock music, classic American food and cold beer. Proceeds benefit local charities, including the Armstrong Family, who faced a challenging year with their newborn’s health, C.A.S.E. Pantry, providing bi-monthly food assistance for qualifying residents and the El Segundo Education Foundation, supporting the El Segundo Unified School District. Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 314 Main Street , El Segundo. Sign Up Now
Beautycon
Nov. 2-3. Presented by Refinery29, this beauty convention offers a dynamic space for enthusiasts to explore the future of beauty with industry leaders like Jonathan Van Ness and Riverdale’s Lili Reinhart. Event highlights include a masterclass by Sir John (Beyoncé’s makeup artist), panels with the co-founders of Summer Fridays and Anastasia Beverly Hills, a marketplace featuring cult and international brands and a “Buseum” with installations tracing the history of beauty. Saturday-Sunday at 10 a.m. 10730 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. beautycon.com
From Dusk Till Dawn Celebration
Oct. 31. Desert 5 Spot presents its first From Dusk Till Dawn event this Halloween. The night features live music, vampire-themed go-go dancers, a costume contest and special guest performances for a spooky celebration. Thursday starting at 8 p.m. 6516 Selma Ave., Hollywood. RSVP Now
Ghouls Night Fall Fest
Oct. 31. Long Beach’s 2nd & PCH marks its five-year anniversary with the Ghouls Night Fall Festival, a family-friendly Halloween celebration featuring costumes, candy, music and live entertainment. Enjoy eerie performances, festive music, trick-or-treating, costume contests and spooky surprises. Whether you’re a friendly ghost or a wicked witch, there’s something for everyone at this event. Free to attend. 5-8 p.m. 6400 Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach. 2ndandpch.com
Food + Drinks
Ototo’s 7-Eleven Halloween Pop-Up
Oct. 31. Echo Park izakaya Ototo channels the spirit of Japan’s 7-Eleven this Halloween with a special one-night pop-up. Expect creative twists on convenience store favorites, including crustless egg salad sandwiches, onigiri, “Nana Chicki” karaage, “Not So Instant” cup noodles and Yakisoba Pan (noodles in bread). Costumes are welcome and early arrival is recommended for this walk-in-only event. Thursday, 5-10 p.m. 1360 Allison Ave., Los Angeles. More Information
88rising’s ‘Night Market Neighborhood
Nov. 2-3. This immersive celebration of Asian American food and culture at Guess Jeans Campus, presented by Johnnie Walker, features exclusive whisky cocktails for guests 21+ and experiential activations. The festival includes pop-ups from 88rising Shop and Guess Jeans, Taiwanese-style carnival games, Mahjong by Mahjong Mistress,and a picnic area with outdoor films. With two days of food, shopping, DJ sets and activities, Night Market Neighborhood offers a cultural experience honoring AAPI businesses and community. Saturday and Sunday, 2 p.m. and 10 a.m. 2001 E. 15th Street, Los Angeles. 88nmn.com
The FOOD Event 2024
Nov. 3. Set in the Santa Anita Racetrack Club House at Santa Anita Park, this annual culinary festival features samplings from top restaurants, select wines, spirits, craft beers and live music. The lineup showcases renowned local chefs and restaurants, including Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery, Al Dente Pasta Shop, Arth Bar + Kitchen, City Club LA, L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele and more. Sunday, from 1-4 p.m Santa Anita Racetrack Club House at Santa Anita Park, 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. Get Tickets
Kendall’s Brasserie Launches New Menu & Chef
Now Serving. The Music Center’s Kendall’s Brasserie has introduced a new menu, bringing modern takes to classic Parisian dining under Executive Chef Johnny Sanchez. The new menu blends traditional French techniques with contemporary flavors, featuring dishes like seared ahi carpaccio, brick ½ chicken and an inventive duck confit. True to Kendall’s legacy, the offerings maintain the restaurant’s classic spirit with fresh, seasonal favorites. Hours vary. 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. kendallsla.com
Halloween Spirits at Bar Moxy & La Lo La Rooftop
Until Oct. 31. Celebrate Halloween with themed cocktails at Bar Moxy and La Lo La Rooftop at Moxy & AC Hotel DTLA. Guests can enjoy the Skeleton sangria, spiced pumpkin sour with rye whiskey and pumpkin spice, the Poison Apple blending tequila and aged rum with apple and cinnamon, or the Camp Crystal Lake Mule featuring mezcal and a toasted marshmallow garnish. Hours vary. 1260 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles. More Information
Arts + Culture
Danny Elfman
Nov. 2. Returning to the Hollywood Bowl, Danny Elfman will be featuring songs from his solo albums, iconic movie scores and television appearances. Johnny Jewel & Desire join him in this special concert, offering a scaled-down version of Elfman’s October 2022 Hollywood Bowl debut that captivated audiences over two nights. Expect highlights from Boingo, Batman, Big Mess and more as Elfman takes fans on a musical journey through his iconic career. Saturday at 7:30 p.m. 2301 Highland Ave., Los Angeles. hollywoodbowl.com
LA Opera’s Romeo and Juliet
Starts Nov. 2. Returning to LA Opera for the first time since 2011, Romeo and Juliet unfolds in Verona, where the feuding Montagues and Capulets clash amid a forbidden love that seals the lovers’ fate. Conductors Domingo Hindoyan and Lina González-Granados lead Gounod’s lush score, featuring debuts by Amina Edris and Duke Kim as the tragic pair, with Justin Austin as Mercutio and Craig Colclough as Lord Capulet. First show is this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laopera.org
Día de Los Muertos with Dudamel
Nov. 1-3. A fusion of Afro-Mexican and Brazilian music led by Gustavo Dudamel, honors Día de los Muertos featuring Villa-Lobos’ innovative composition and Gabriela Ortiz’s Yanga, a 2019 piece for orchestra, chorus and percussion ensemble with African instruments and intricate rhythms. Also included is Revueltas’ La noche de los Mayas, whose energetic rhythms and traditional Yucatan flute interlude capture Mexico’s ancient culture intersecting with the modern. Friday-Saturday at 8 p.m. Sunday at 2 p.m. 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laphil.com
Balloon Museum
Now Open. This exhibition of 21 large-scale installations has made its way to L.A., showcasing interactive experiences inspired by air. The exhibit features everything from expansive ball pits and LED tunnels to oversized bubbles ready for hands-on fun, as each piece is artist-created and part of the “Let’s Fly” edition of this touring show. Visitors can enjoy playful moments like bouncing off “Ginjos,” nudging charcoal-tipped spheres, or diving into a whirl of staticky balloons. Hours vary. 516 S Mission Road, Los Angeles. balloonmuseum.world
Photo credit: Ghouls Night Fall Fest courtesy of 2ND & PCH. Romeo and Juliet courtesy of LA Opera. Spooky glasses courtesy of Carlos Felipe Ramírez Mesa. Danny Elfin courtesy of The Hollywood Bowl. Kendall’s Brasserie courtesy of White Oak PR. All other images are courtesy of the venues and businesses featured.
