This week enjoy movies, plays, museums, magic, and abundant wildlife. Whether you’re headed to a rooftop screening experience, a tide pool, a sensory-friendly museum visit, or the premiere of a play, enjoy all these things and more on the Westside and a bit further afield.
- Rooftop Movies at the Montalbán
Date: October 11 – 26
Time: Doors at 6:30 p.m., Screening at 8:15 p.m.
Where: The Montalbán – 1615 Vine St. Los Angeles CA 90028
Cost: $25 – $45
Event Link: https://www.themontalban.com/rooftopmovies
Instagram: @the_montalbantheatre
X: @TheMontalban
ADA Info: https://www.themontalban.com/faq
The Montalbán’s rooftop screenings continue through October with “Amy,” “The Dark Knight,” and “Guardians of the Galaxy” among others. Take in a stunning view of Hollywood while enjoying a great movie under the stars.
- Double Feature SCREAM-TACULAR Screenings at El Capitan
Date: October 11 – 17
Time: Showtimes Vary
Where: The El Capitan Theatre – 6838 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood CA 90028
Cost: $36
Event Link: https://elcapitantheatre.com/showings/scream-tacular-season
Instagram: @elcapitanthtre
X: @ElCapitanThtre
ADA Info: https://elcapitantheatre.com/accessibility
El Capitan has a slate of spooky movies coming up, but most notably their SCREAM-TACULAR series featuring “Frankenweenie” and “Edward Scissorhands” is not to be missed. The fan event comes complete with special introductions, event credentials, and more.
- Honorable Mention: Sensory Friendly Saturdays
Date: October 12 – Second Saturdays
Time: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Where: Grammy Museum – 800 W. Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90015
Cost: $15
Event Link: https://grammymuseum.org/event/sensory-friendly-saturdays-2024-10-12/
Instagram: @grammymuseum
X: @GRAMMYMuseum
ADA Info: https://grammymuseum.org/visit/#accessibility
Sensory Friendly Saturdays at the Grammy Museum return this second Saturday of the month. Families can enjoy the space with fewer crowds, quieter sound levels, and lower lighting. Tickets are available for purchase upon arrival or online ahead of time.
- Altanera, Preciosa y Orgullosa
Date: Through October 26
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays
Where: Regen Projects – 6750 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90038
Cost: Inquiry sent – will update as needed.
Event Link: https://www.regenprojects.com/exhibitions/aliza-nisenbaum
Instagram: @regenprojects
X: @RegenProjects
ADA Info: Inquiry sent – will update as needed.
Aliza Nisenbaum’s first exhibition in Los Angeles will feature a new body of work depicting dance troupes, studios, and teachers local to Southern California. Informed by her origins in Mexico and previous work with immigrant and diasporic communities, Nisenbaum’s lively compositions exemplify her dedication to fostering connection and community in the space of painting.
- “In the Unlikely Event of an Actual Emergency”
Date: Through October 26
Time: Fridays – 8:00 p.m., Saturdays – 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Where: The Hudson Guild Theatres – 6539 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90038
Cost: $28.50
Event Link: https://www.onstage411.com/newsite/boxoffice/cart.asp?show_id=6436&orgin=guest
X: @onstage411
ADA Info: The Venue is accessible according to Apple Maps, but the play does come with a warning about special effects including loud noises, lighting, and smoke.
Inspired by true events, the playwright based the narrative on his own experience as the survivor of a plane crash. With a smaller, more intimate venue and grander special effects, one can get a feel for what the experience must have been like.
- Honorable Mention: “The Very Best People”
Date: Through October 27
Time: Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays – 8:00 p.m., Sundays – 2:00 p.m.
Where: Atwater Village Theatre – 3269 Casitas Ave. Los Angeles CA 90039
Cost: $45, Mondays are “Pay What You Can” Nights
Event Link: https://www.iamatheatre.com/the-very-best-people
Instagram: @iamatheatre
X: @IAMATheatre
ADA Info: https://www.iamatheatre.com/plan-your-visit
After the mysterious shooting of a disgraced NYPD detective, his two childhood friends set out on a mission for redemption. Armed with brotherhood and alternative truths, they plot to take down the deep state one snowflake at a time. What’s a little light kidnapping among friends?
- Krabby Patty at BOA
Date: October 8 – 27
Time: Sundays through Thursdays – 5:00 – 10:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays – 5:00 – 11:30 p.m.
Where: BOA Steakhouse – 9200 Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood CA 90069
Cost: $24
Event Link: https://krabbypattykollab.com/ and https://www.boasteak.com/
Instagram: @boasteakhouse
X: @BOASteakhouse
ADA Info: Accessible according to Apple Maps.
The Krabby Patty Kollab is here and in Los Angeles it’s most notably at BOA Steakhouse. In honor of SpongeBob’s 25th anniversary, BOA has helped recreate the Krabby Patty. Their version of the “secret” burger includes an 8-ounce Wagyu beef patty with a house-made short rib marmalade, BOA burger sauce, tomato, red onion, and parsley salad all on a toasted brioche bun, with a side of fries for $24. Note: BOA Steakhouse adheres to a more upscale dress code, no athletic wear, flip-flops, etc. See the site for further details.
- The Black Rabbit Rose Show
Date: Through October 31
Time: Thursdays through Saturdays – 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Where: Black Rabbit Lounge – 1719 N. Hudson Ave. Los Angeles CA 90028
Cost: $49 – $69
Event Link: https://www.regenprojects.com/exhibitions/aliza-nisenbaum
Instagram: @blackrabbitrose
ADA Info: The Venue is accessible according to Apple Maps, but the play does come with a warning about special effects including loud noises, incense, and fog.
In this 21+ event featuring mystery and madness, a fun and enchanting experience is conjured by an entertaining trio of magicians. Throughout Black Rabbit Rose, audiences will enjoy the Houston Brothers’ signature brand of allure and spectacle with cocktails crafted to satisfy.
- Eyes On the Road: Art of the Automotive Landscape
Date: Through November 30
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Where: Petersen Automotive Museum – 6060 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90036
Cost: $21
Event Link: https://www.petersen.org/eyes-on-the-road-exhibit
Instagram: @petersenmuseum
ADA Info: https://www.petersen.org/faqs
For over a century, civil engineers, automotive designers, architects, and graphic artists have worked to create highway systems and the vehicles that traverse them. Modern and contemporary artists have long noticed and been inspired by the world in which the automobile operates and have responded to it in their work. Eyes on the Road brings this overlooked “art” of the highway together with this visual culture to highlight the role of the car in shaping the country’s built environment.
- Horseback Ride to Mt. Hollywood
Date: Ongoing
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Where: Sunset Ranch Hollywood – 3400 N. Beachwood Dr. Los Angeles CA 90068
Cost: $125 – $175
Event Link: https://www.sunsetranchhollywood.com/
Instagram: @sunsetranchhollywood
ADA Info: https://www.sunsetranchhollywood.com/directions/ – Probably not accessible to all.
Ever thought about seeing the Hollywood Sign by horseback? With Sunset Ranch one can take the two-hour guided Mt. Hollywood Trail Tour through the hills of Griffith Park to see the famous sign and the Griffith Observatory as well as DTLA. Walk-ins welcome.
- Visit a Cat Café
Date: Ongoing
Time: Check Restaurant Times
Where: Crumbs & Whiskers – 7924 Melrose Ave. Los Angeles CA 90046 or CatCafe Lounge – 1736 S. Sepulveda Los Angeles CA 90025
Cost: Prices Vary
Event Link: https://crumbsandwhiskers.com/ or https://www.catcafelounge.com/
Instagram: @crumbs_whiskers or @catcafelounge
X: @Crumbs_Whiskers
ADA Info: Both are accessible according to Apple Maps.
Cat cafés are a great place to grab a cup of coffee or tea and to consider taking home a fluffy friend in need of fostering or even a “fur-ever” home. At Crumbs & Whiskers, all of their cats are available for adoption. CatCafe Lounge is Los Angeles’ only non-profit cat café and catio.
- Observe a Tide Pool
Date: Best October through March
Time: Low Tide – Check NOAA
Where: Leo Carrillo State Park – 35000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu 90265
Cost: Free
Event Link: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=616
Instagram: @castateparks
X: @CAStateParks
ADA Info: https://www.parks.ca.gov/AccessibleFeatures/Details/616
While tide pools are available year-round, we’re now entering their particularly vibrant season. For the terminally curious outdoorsmen in all of us, tide pools provide a great opportunity to appreciate the wildlife. But be careful not to disrupt the ecosystem by touching them. Leo Carrillo is known for its sea stars and other marine life.
Photo by Aleksandra Dymochkina on iStockphoto.com
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