Events
Fall Festival at The Original Farmers Market
Oct. 22-23. Everyone’s favorite Fall Festival makes its return to The Original Farmers Market this weekend. Filled with fun activities such as live music, pig races, a petting zoo and Mr. Jack O’Lantern’s Pumpkin Patch, this must-see attraction has something for everyone in your family. Rounding out the weekend are festive decorations, and, of course, delicious food from the Market’s wide selection of eateries. Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. 6333 W. Third St., Los Angeles. www.farmersmarketla.com
P-22 Day Festival
Oct. 22. The 4th annual festival arrives at Griffith Park, celebrating the resident mountain lion P-22 with a free festival that includes over 100 exhibitors, a rock climbing wall, art activities, ranger talks and live music. Saturday, 11 a.m – 14 p.m. Shane’s Inspiration, 4730 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles. savelacougars.org
Forget About Spaghetti Festival
Oct. 20-30. The Elysian comedy theater celebrates its first anniversary with 17 genre-spanning presentations over 10 nights including a surreal clown play, a fake sitcom, plus a half-dozen free secret shows. Starts Thursday, at 7:30 P.M. 625 Lincoln Blvd., Venice. elysiantheater.com
Food + Drink
BOA/Sushi Roku Launch in MB
Oct. 21. IDG restaurant group brings eateries Sushi Roku and BOA Steakhouse under one roof in Manhattan Beach with an expansive menu of chef-curated delicacies, whether it’s Sushi Roku’s signature sushi and izakaya-style bar fare or the dry-aged New York strip and A5 Japanese Wagyu at BOA. Sunday-Thursday, 5 p.m. 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. 3110 N Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach. innovativedining.com
Sunday Football at The Propagator 
Now Open. Football season is in full swing and Firestone Walker’s Propagator is now open on Sundays for game days. With six TVs playing the games every week enjoy $6 pints of Firestone’s signature Hopnosis IPA and a $14 breakfast burrito brunch special with chips and salsa. Sunday, opens at 10 a.m. 3205 Washington Blvd, Marina Del Rey. firestonebeer.com
National Mezcal Day at Madre
Oct. 21. Celebrate National mezcal Day at Madre Oaxacan Restaurant & Mezcaleria. The restaurant, reported to have the largest selection of mezcal in the country (500+ bottles), will be offering several specials such as $11 mezcal margarita, $9 mezcal shots and a $35 madre exclusive mezcal flight. Sunday – Thursday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Friday – Saturday, 11 a.m. -10 p.m. 801 North Fairfax Ave #101. For more information locations visit madrerestaurants.com
Fever-Tree Mixer Truck
Oct. 21 -23. The premium brand of carbonated mixers descends on LA with their Fever-Tree mixer truck. The truck will be staffed by bartenders from top bars such as Elephante and Noble serving up refreshing mocktails. The branded truck will make full-day stops in Abbot Kinney Friday 11-5 p.m., 3rd Street Promenade, Saturday at 11-5 p.m., and Melrose Trading Post, Sunday at 10:30-4:30 p.m. More Info
Arts + Culture
L.A Opera’s Omar
Starts Oct. 22. A story set in a shifting world of memory and imagination, Omar recounts his journey from enslavement in a foreign land to a peaceful life at home. Through it all, he remains true to himself and his faith, against all odds. Featuring West African traditions and traditional opera instruments, the score was composed by Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels. Saturday, at 7:30 p.m. 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles. lopera.org
Along Grand Avenue
Oct. 22. On Grand Avenue between Temple and Sixth Streets, 13 institutions offer free performances, exhibits and tours. Some of the activities include interactive classes at MOCA, percussion classes at The Broad, composition classes at Walt Disney Hall and conducting puppets at the LA Opera. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. All Access spans Grand Avenue from Temple Street to 6th Street. grandavearts.org
Run Sweetheart Run
Oct. 20. The closing night film for Screamfest 2022, Run Sweetheart Run from PrimeVideo and Blumhouse, is screening at The Theater at Ace Hotel. The free screening is followed by a Q&A with Ella Balinska, Betsy Brandt, Dayo Okeniyi and producer Effie Brown. Thursday, starts 7 p.m. 929 S Broadway, Los Angeles. screenfestla.com
Style + Beauty
Aftershop Hours at Abbot Kinney and Melrose Place
Oct. 20. Some of your favorite brands on Abbot Kinney and Melrose are staying open late for after hours shopping. Enjoy DJs, complimentary drinks, and exclusive promotions from stores like Birdies and Dolce Vita. Melrose: 5 p.m – 7 pm. Abbot Kinney: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. For Melrose information Click Here. For Abbot Kinney information Click Here
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