Events
Glow or Go: A Glow-in-the-Dark Adventure at the Beverly Center
Now Open. From the creators at Fever, Glow or Go invites players into a dystopian world drained of color and emotion—where teams of 4–8 embark on a high-energy mission to restore vibrancy by conquering five interactive game zones. Each zone challenges teamwork, agility and creativity, culminating in a full-scale paint blast finale. After earning a 4.9-star rating in Dallas, the hit experience makes its L.A. debut, offering a mix of friendly competition and colorful chaos—ideal for families, date nights or team outings. Times vary, check website for scheduling. 8500 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles. Get Tickets Now
Día de los Muertos Celebration at the Pier
Nov. 1-2. The Santa Monica Pier transforms into a living tribute for Día de los Muertos. The carousel glows beneath cascades of marigolds and papel picado, surrounding visitors with color and memory. Saturday opens with an Aztec blessing and parade leading toward the carousel, followed by ballet folklorico, live music and a blessing of the altars—each one a story rendered in petals and candlelight. Artist Sylvia Sanchez curates the installation, joined by the community’s own altar where anyone can leave a photo, a name, or a story to honor loved ones gone. Saturday, 3-10 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 200 Santa Monica Pier, Suite A, Santa Monica. santamonicapier.org
Street Food Cinema Presents: The Evil Dead Live-to-Film + The Cellar Experience
Oct. 30-Nov. 1. This Halloween season, Street Food Cinema turns up the terror with three nights of The Evil Dead, blending live orchestral performance and immersive horror. The series returns with composer Joseph LoDuca’s chilling score performed live by a seven-piece orchestra—breathing new life (and death) into Sam Raimi’s cult classic, rated NC-17 for its visceral scares. Before the screening, guests can descend into “The Cellar: An Underground Evil Dead Experience,” an all-new haunted maze inspired by the film’s Necronomicon universe, where the brave can face legion of Deadites. Thursday-Saturday at 8 p.m. 307 S. Broadway, Los Angeles. streetfoodcinema.com
Best Friends Super Adoption
Nov. 1-2. The Best Friends Animal Society returns to the Rose Bowl Stadium for its annual Mega Adoption Event, uniting hundreds of adoptable cats and dogs from local rescues and shelters for one heartwarming weekend. Visitors can browse adoption booths, meet pets looking for their forever homes and enjoy a lively festival atmosphere with vendors, interactive activities, music, giveaways and great food. Admission is free—and guests who RSVP in advance will receive a complimentary Best Friends tote bag. Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena. bestfriends.org
Mastro’s Ocean Club Malibu x Puey Quiñones Fashion Salon & Brunch
Nov. 2. This Sunday, Mastro’s Ocean Club Malibu pairs its famed ocean-view brunch with an exclusive fashion salon experience spotlighting international Filipino designer Puey Quiñones. As guests dine on indulgent plates like Maine lobster eggs Benedict, Wagyu sweet potato hash and Belgian waffles with matcha cream, models will glide through the dining room showcasing pieces from Quiñones’ holiday and bridal collections—an elegant surprise unfolding between bites and bubbles. Sunday at noon. Mastro’s Ocean Club Malibu, 18412 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. More Information
Food + Drinks
Yazawa Beverly Hills Marks a Decade of Wagyu Excellence
Until Oct. 31.Marking a decade of excellence, Yazawa Beverly Hills—the revered Japanese restaurant that first introduced Los Angeles to authentic, chilled (never frozen) A5 Wagyu direct from Japan—will celebrate its 10th Anniversary with a limited three-night Anniversary Omakase. Typically priced at $300, the experience will be offered at a special $180 as a gesture of gratitude to loyal guests and the community. Each diner will receive a signature Yazawa goodie bag, featuring the restaurant’s famed Yazawa roast beef, handcrafted with the same precision and care that define its Wagyu legacy. 9669 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills. Reserve Now
Chef Debbie Lee’s Modern Korean Gastropub Debut
Oct. 30. After years of anticipation, Chef Debbie Lee—unveils her new gastropub Yi Cha in the former Otoño space in Highland Park. Named after the Korean term for “second round,” Yi Cha reimagines Korean American pub fare with inventive small plates and a bold cocktail program. The menu features creative bites like a Korean bbq nut medley of chile-dusted walnuts and peanuts, fish jerky grilled over binchotan charcoal and soy-braised “wet” beef jerky (jangjorim). Other highlights include pork and shrimp lumpia inspired by mandu, crispy pork belly with kimchi gastrique and wagyu bone marrow corn cheese—a playful nod to Mexican esquites. Hours vary. 5715 N. Figueroa St., Los Angeles. yicha-la.com
OTOTO Presents: A Studio Ghibli Halloween Dinner
Oct. 31. Echo Park’s acclaimed OTOTO transforms into a Ghibli dreamscape this Halloween, offering a one-night-only menuinspired by the enchanting worlds of Hayao Miyazaki. Guests can savor dishes like Bacon and Eggs from Howl’s Moving Castle, Sakura Denbu Bento from My Neighbor Totoro, Ham Ramen from Ponyo and Chihiro’s Onigiri from Spirited Away. Open seating is first come, first served—so arrive early, bring your best Ghibli-inspired costume and step into an evening where food and fantasy collide. Friday, 5-10 p.m. 1360 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. More Information
Haunted Spirits Take Over The Roosevelt: The Spare Room’s Paranormal Cocktail Menu
Now Serving. Inside the iconic—and allegedly haunted—Roosevelt Hotel, The Spare Room conjures a spooky new Paranormal Cocktail Menu just in time for Halloween. The award-winning gaming parlor and cocktail bar features six eerie libations crafted to sip between bowling frames and board games, highlights include Don’t Look in the Mirror (Haku Vodka, pomegranate and absinthe), Never Checked Out (bourbon, apple cider demerara), From Here to Eternity (mezcal, cucumber and Lambrusco syrup) and the Paranormal Negroni (tequila, blueberry amaro and Luxardo Bitter Bianco). Each cocktail is priced at $18, offering the perfect balance of mystery and mixology in one of Hollywood’s most storied lounges. 7000 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 8 p.m.-2 a.m. 7000 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles. spareroomhollywood.com
Arts + Culture
LA Opera Presents: The Phantom of the Opera — 100th Anniversary Celebration
Oct. 30-31. A century after its 1925 debut shocked audiences into gasps and fainting fits, LA Opera resurrects The Phantom of the Opera for Halloween night—bringing Lon Chaney’s haunting performance back to the big screen where it belongs. This special 100th anniversary presentation pairs the silent film classic with a live performance of Roy Budd’s orchestral score, a lush and spine-tingling composition written decades later but perfectly attuned to the film’s eerie grandeur. If you go on Friday, there is a Halloween after-party with themed drinks, a DJ and a costume contest. Thursday-Friday at 8 p.m. 929 S. Broadway, Los Angeles. laopera.org
The Hunchback of Notre Dame with Live Organ Accompaniment
Oct. 31. Step inside Walt Disney Concert Hall as acclaimed organist Clark Wilson resurrects the gothic grandeur of The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923) with a live organ score that fills the hall with echoes of medieval Paris. Starring Lon Chaney in one of his most transformative roles as Quasimodo, this silent-era masterpiece was Universal’s “Super Jewel”—its most ambitious and lavish production of the time. Chaney’s portrayal and the film’s towering sets cements it as a landmark of early Hollywood horror. Friday at 8 p.m. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laphil.com
Porchfest L.A.
Nov. 1-2. Back for its second year, L.A. Porchfest transforms the city’s porches, lawns and patios into intimate performance spaces—doubling in size with 46 stages and more than 170 local acts. The festival reimagines live performance across walkable hubs in East Hollywood, Los Feliz, Silver Lake, Mar Vista and Culver City, bringing together musicians, comedians, clowns, storytellers and performance artists for a weekend of creativity and community. You might stumble upon a jazz trio on a bungalow porch, a stand-up set on a front lawn, or a spoken-word performance outside Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House. For more information on specific locations and times, visit porchfestla.com
Día de los Muertos at Wallis Annenberg PetSpace
Nov. 1. The Wallis Annenberg PetSpace brings a heartfelt, animal-centered twist to Día de los Muertos, celebrating the pets who’ve filled our lives with love—and those we still miss. Guests are invited to bring their furry friends and photos of beloved past companions to add to a community altar honoring their memory. The day features free pet portraits, screen-printing, photo ops, face painting and live mariachi music. Cena Vegan will serve food for humans, while La Pawnaderia treats pets to snacks of their own—making it a gathering for every member of the family. Saturday at 11 a.m. 12005 Bluff Creek Drive, Los Angeles. annenbergpetspace.org
West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval
Oct. 31. Every Halloween, West Hollywood throws one of the largest and wildest street parties in Los Angeles. Stretching along Santa Monica Boulevard between Doheny Drive and La Cienega Boulevard, the event draws nearly half a million revelers for a night of dancing, drinking and over-the-top costumes. Expect spontaneous dance circles, pop-up costume contests and nonstop celebration as the city transforms into a sea of sequins, wigs and wings. Friday at 6 p.m. Locations vary, check website for details. visitwesthollywood.com
Photo credit: Studio Ghibli courtesy of David Rager. Offend courtesy of Gloria Molina Grand Park. All other images are courtesy of the venues and businesses featured.
