With Fall almost here, your weekend just got a lot more festive. Enjoy fun events from around town from the spooky to the creative. Whether heading out with friends or family, this weekend’s event round-up is sure to be one to remember.
LOS ANGELES
Bob Baker’s Halloween Spooktacular!
When: Until October 31, 2021
Where: Highland Park | Los Angeles
What: Don’t miss the delightfully ghoulish return of “Bob Baker’s Halloween Spooktacular”. October is almost here and it’s the perfect time to celebrate the most haunting year of the month with this beloved “boo-sical revue”. The puppet theater’s Halloween performance will run all the way through the end of All Hallow’s Eve.
Lorna Simpson: Everrrything
When: Until January 9, 2022
Where: Downtown Arts District | DTLA
What: See Hauser & Wirth’s latest exhibit, Lorna Simpson’s ‘Everrrything’ now on display. Located in the courtyard and north gallery, the works are from all sides of the artist conception toolkit. The photographer-turned-painter has a range of mediums to view from new sculptures to paintings and collages.
Asphalt Comedy
When: until October 30, 2021
Where: 7763 Melrose Avenue | Los Angeles
What: After a long week, you deserve a good laugh this weekend, and Asphalt Comedy agrees. Take a seat on Melrose for a mix of stand-ups at this outdoor stage. If you are hungry Mona Lisa Kitchen will be hand to provide nosh options for purchase. Just make sure to bring your vaccine card as proof of vaccination will be needed to be seated. Masks are mandatory when not eating or drinking.
WESTSIDE AND BEACH COMMUNITIES
Americana in the Park
When: until October 10, 2021
Where: Santa Monica
What: Bring the entire family to Santa Monica’s newest free concert! ‘American in the Park’ picks up where Twilight on the Pier’ left off in its own unique way. Enjoy this new concert series in partnership with McCabe’s Guitar Shop for fun Sunday afternoon musical acts outdoors. Running in both September and October, the concert explores the roots of Americana.
Rooftop Cinema Club Presents: Selena
When: Sept 6, 2021
Where: The Drive-In at Santa Monica Airport
What: Head to Santa Monica for a screening of the cult classic biopic ‘Selena’ starring Jennifer Lopez. Rooftop Cinema offers the perfect alfresco rooftop movie viewing experience for some well-deserved weekend fun.
Noises Off
When: until October 9, 2021
Where: Long Beach Playhouse | Long Beach
What: See the mayhem and humor of what goes on behind the scenes of putting on a stage show with the hit Michael Frayn production ‘Noises Off’. Long Beach Playhouse and its troupe of actors invite you to enjoy the most horrendously funny performance ever presented.
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY
Electric Dusk Drive-In presents Once Upon a Time In Hollywood
When: September 19, 2021 | 6:30 PM
Where: Sears Parking Lot | Glendale
What: “A faded television actor and his stunt double strive to achieve fame and success in the final years of Hollywood’s Golden Age in 1969 Los Angeles.” Once Upon a Time in Hollywood will be at the Electric Dusk Drive-In this weekend for a night that’s perfect for the whole family.
Totally Valley Block Party
When: Sep 25, 2021
Where: Westfield Fashion Square | Sherman Oaks
What: Presented by My Valley Pass and Westfield Fashion Square is the end-of-summer block party you and your family won’t want to miss. Totally Valley Block Party invites you to enjoy an evening filled with fun. The event will feature popular food vendors, tastings from five local brewers, music, and more. Stop by for outdoor games and surprise giveaways as the valley closes out summer in style.
Habitat Restoration Day
When: Sep 25, 2021
Where: Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve | Van Nuys
What: Help keep your community clean this weekend for National Public Lands Day. Spend the morning at the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve for a habitat restoration project. You’ll be joining the California Native Plant Society to help remove invasive plants and make native seed balls.
CONEJO VALLEY
Reign of Terror Haunted House
When: Until November 6, 2021
Where: Janss Marketplace | Thousand Oaks
What: Make your way to Janss Marketplace this weekend if you dare. The 17-night ‘Reign of Terror Haunted House’ returns for a truly frightful attraction. Entering its 22nd annual season, make your way through 130 rooms and 10 terrifying attractions for a sarcastic evening.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Oxnard
When: Sep 25, 2021
Where: The Collection Riverpark | Oxnard
What: Walk for a cause this Saturday with friends or family. Join the Walk to End Alzheimer’s at The Collection at RiverPark. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research.
Kathak Karnival at Oak Canyon Community Park
When: September 26, 2021
Where: 5700 Hollytree Dr | Oak Park
What: Bring the whole family for this weekend’s Kathak Karnival in Oak Park. Play carnival games, enjoy carnival food, watch Kathak performances at this fun and educational community event.