This week enjoy festivals across the city – celebrating Geek and Greek culture, catch musicians and comedians, or attend a selection of quirky and iconic plays, including Hamilton and Bat Boy. Or, more simply, participate in the classic Halloween tradition of picking out a pumpkin!
- Superba Food + Bread Turns 10
Date: September 30 – October 2
Time: Mondays through Wednesdays – 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Where: Superba Venice – 1900 S. Lincoln Blvd. Venice CA 90291
Cost: Prices Vary
Event Link: https://lifesuperba.getbento.com/superba-10/
Instagram: @lifesuperba
ADA Info: Confirmed accessible.
Superba Venice is honoring its tenth anniversary with a few nights of deals and festivities. On Monday, enjoy a $10 tasting meal, on Tuesday take in $1 tacos, and on Wednesday enjoy live music all day with a cumbia breakfast, lunchtime DJ, and a jazzy dinner. Book your table now.
- Kacey Musgraves Deeper Well Tour
Date: October 3-4
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Kia Forum – 3900 W. Manchester Blvd. Inglewood CA 90305
Cost: Starting at $55.30
Event Link: https://thekiaforum.com/event/kacey-musgraves-deeper-well-world-tour/
Instagram: @thekiaforum
X: @thekiaforum
ADA Info: https://thekiaforum.com/accessibility/
Country star Kacey Musgraves brings her classic sound and subversive lyrical take on the more straitlaced genre to the Kia Forum this weekend. She is joined by some other excellent artists in Father John Misty and Nickel Creek. Musgraves has earned seven Grammy Awards including for Same Trailer Different Park and Golden Hour.
- The Wallis Presents Nicole Byer
Date: October 4
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Bram Goldsmith Theater – 450 N. Crescent Dr. Beverly Hills CA 90210
Cost: $10.00 – $49.00
Event Link: https://thewallis.org/show-details/nicole-byer
Instagram: @thewallisbh
X: @TheWallisBH
ADA Info: https://thewallis.org/visitor
Comedian and actress Nicole Byer, best known as the host of the Emmy-nominated baking series “Nailed It!,” will host an evening of stand-up comedy through the Wallis. The iconic multi-hyphenate is fresh off her “Netflix is a Joke” festival performance and can currently be seen in her Netflix special “Nicole Byer: Big Beautiful Weirdo” and the NBC comedy “Grand Crew.”
4. Venice Beach Wine Club Anniversary Party
Date: October 4
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Rose Room – 6 Rose Ave. Venice CA 90291
Cost: Starting at $63.65
Event Link: https://fanimal.com/fanimal-event/the-anniversary-party-608594476855983656
Instagram: @venicebeachwineclub
ADA Info: Accessible according to Apple Maps.
Join Venice Beach Wine Club as they celebrate their second anniversary. Enjoy wine, light bites, and a great atmosphere at the Rose Room, steps away from the beach. Cocktail attire is encouraged.
5. Honorable Mention:A. Comic Con
Date: October 4-6
Time: Friday 1:00 – 8:00 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Sunday 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Where: Los Angeles Convention Center – 1201 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles CA 90015
Cost: Starting at $47
Event Link: https://www.comicconla.com/
Instagram: @comicconla
X: @comicconla
ADA Info: https://www.lacclink.com/accessibility
Let your geek flag fly this weekend at L.A. Comic Con, the ultimate destination for comics, gaming, cosplay, anime, and pop culture in general. With panel rooms, photo ops, a gaming stage, and autographs galore, this is an event your inner nerd will not want to miss.
6. A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade Stand
Date: October 5
Time: 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Where: UCLA Campus – Royce Quad, Los Angeles CA 90095
Cost: $280 ($150 Tax-Deductible)
Event Link: https://www.alexslemonade.org/campaign/la-loves-alexs-lemonade
Instagram: @alexslemonade
X: @AlexsLemonade
ADA Info: Confirmed accessible.
Help cure childhood cancer this weekend by heading to L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade, a fundraising event hosted at UCLA. The event will bring together superstar chefs, brewers, vintners, and mixologists to Los Angeles to lend their support and help join in the fight against childhood cancer. This fun and family-friendly afternoon features one-of-a-kind gourmet samplings and the chance to mingle with the minds behind it all.
7. Honorable Mention:A. Greek Fest
Date: October 5-6
Time: 12:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Where: Saint Sophia Cathedral – 1324 S. Normandie Ave. Los Angeles CA 90006
Cost: Inquiry sent – will update as needed.
Event Link: https://lagreekfest.com/
Instagram: @lagreekfest
ADA Info: Confirmed accessible.
The LA Greek Fest is the largest and most iconic Greek food and wine festival in Los Angeles, bringing together over 15,000 attendees for a weekend full of traditional food, dance, and unique cultural experiences. The event is a must-see; full of live music, incredible homemade Greek food, dancing, Cathedral tours, and more.
8. “Bat Boy: The Musical”
Date: September 28 – October 13
Time: Thursdays through Saturdays – 8:00 p.m., Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
Where: Morgan Wixson Theatre – 2627 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica CA 90405
Cost: Starting at $27
Event Link: https://www.morgan-wixson.org/mainstage/bat-boy
Instagram: @morganwixson
ADA Info: https://www.morgan-wixson.org/visit
Based on a story from The Weekly World News, Bat Boy is a musical comedy and horror show about a half-boy-half-bat creature who is discovered in a cave near Hope Falls, West Virginia, and brought to the local veterinarian where he is somewhat welcomed into the family. The story is camp at its best, putting absurdity and comedy at the forefront of this horror morality tale.
9. “Hamilton”
Date: Through October 13
Time: Showtimes Vary
Where: The Pantages Theatre – 6233 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90028
Cost: Starting at $56.75
Event Link: https://hamiltonmusical.com/us-tour/
Instagram: @hamiltonmusical
X: @HamiltonMusical
ADA Info: Accessible according to Apple Maps.
There’s only a short time left to see the iconic musical in L.A. For those who missed it before or have only caught it on Disney+, now’s the time to catch the live production while it’s nearby. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s iconic twist on the classic history lesson is not to be missed.
10. “160 Years of Walking: 1865 – 2025”
Date: October 5-27
Time: Thursdays through Saturdays – 8:00 p.m., Sundays at 4:00 p.m.
Where: Stella Adler Theatre – 6773 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90028
Cost: $30
Event Link: https://tst.ticketspice.com/160-years-of-walking
Instagram: @stellaadleracademy
X: @StellaAdler
ADA Info: Accessible according to Apple Maps.
David Lee Lindsey’s new play “160 Years” takes a provocative look at history as audiences witness the journey of one African American bloodline as its members step forward through time. From enslavement to the promised “freedom” espoused in the Emancipation Proclamation, Lindsey incorporates several theatrical styles to bring this family’s unique, yet universal story to life.
11. Bones Pumpkin Patch
Date: October 5-30
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Where: 10100 Jefferson Blvd. Culver City CA 90232
Cost: Starting at $15
Event Link: https://mrbonespumpkinpatch.com/
Instagram: @mrbones
X: @BonesLAPumpkins
ADA Info: Inquiry sent – will update as needed.
Opening this Saturday, Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch is a family favorite for Angelenos. Choose your favorite pumpkin, get lost in the straw bale maze, meet animals at the petting zoo, snack on delicious bites from food trucks, and enjoy themed events throughout the month.
12. Yes, Kawaii Is Art
Date: Through November 3
Time: Mondays through Fridays – 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Japan House, Ovation Hollywood – 6801 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90028
Cost: Free
Event Link: https://www.japanhousela.com/exhibitions/yes-kawaii-is-art-express-yourself-sebastian-masuda/
Instagram: @japanhousela
ADA Info: Accessible according to Apple Maps.
Japanese “kawaii” culture has evolved into a worldwide phenomenon that transcends cultural boundaries. Kawaii, which translates to “cute,” has influenced a wide variety of industries, including fashion, art, technology, and even social behavior. With this exhibit, Japan House partnered with artist Sebastian Masuda for an in-depth look at the origins of kawaii style and its extensive cultural impact.
13. Catch a Live Taping of “Dancing with the Stars”
Date: Tuesdays
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Where: Television City – 7800 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90036
Cost: Free
Event Link: https://on-camera-audiences.com/shows/Dancing_with_the_Stars
Instagram: @tvc.studios
ADA Info: https://on-camera-audiences.com/accessibility
The hit series is back this fall and hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, along with an all-new cast of celebrities and the show’s professional dancers will need active audience members to cheer them on. Submit to the show for a chance to attend a live taping, tickets are non-transferable.
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