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Best things to do this week in Los Angeles and Southern California: September 29 - October 2
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Los Doyers are killing it again this year, which is amazing, but good luck to anyone trying to score some post-season tickets…
Beyond baseball, our partners at Licorice Pizza have some top music picks this week, including Butch Walker’s powerpop band the Marvelous 3 at the Teragram Ballroom on Monday, breakout it-boy Benson Boone at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday, Japanese Breakfast on the Grammy Museum rooftop on Monday and two Kamasi Washington shows at the new Blue Note on Tuesday. Plus, Josh Ritter plays two nights at Hollywood Forever Cemetery’s Masonic Lodge on Wednesday and Thursday.
It’s also the last week of Hispanic Heritage Month, so show your support and celebrate by going on a self-guided Boyle Heights taco tour or grabbing tickets for Luna Luna on Oct. 9 at the Roxy.
Explore even more from LAist: Share your L.A. survival stories with the Burbank Public Library, learn Tongva plant names in Coldwater Canyon and take a pizza slice tour of Northeast L.A. with food editor Gab Chabran.
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Events
Wednesday, October 1, 8 p.m.
Lambrini Girls
The Regent
448 S. Main St., Downtown L.A.
COST: $42; MORE INFO
Is there anything cooler than British girls playing punk rock? The Lambrini Girls took the UK scene by storm during summer festival season, and now they’re heading our way. Catch the energetic duo’s show at the Regent with support from special guest band Edging.
Through Saturday, January 24, 2026
'Corita Kent: The Sorcery of Images'
Marciano Art Foundation
4357 Wilshire Blvd., Koreatown
COST: FREE, RESERVATION REQUIRED; MORE INFO
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Corita Kent’s messages of love, peace and social justice are more relevant now than ever. The L.A. nun, artist and activist died in 1986, but the new Corita Art Center downtown and this exhibit at Marciano Art Foundation are breathing new life into her work and legacy. The exhibit opens this week, and related programming kicks off on Oct. 3 with "Catching Sight." The event is co-presented with Corita Art Center and expands on Kent’s photographic practice, featuring Los Angeles-based artist Cauleen Smith and musician Jeff Parker. New York-based artist Paul Pfeiffer will also present a selection on Dec. 11.
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Thursday, October 2, 6 p.m.
BYOBook: Readers Hour With Cats!
Crumbs & Whiskers
7924 Melrose Ave., Melrose
COST: $45; MORE INFO
If your dream is to read a novel with a cat curled up in your lap like some kind of Victorian winter fever dream, cat cafe Crumbs and Whiskers is your place on Thursday night. Bring your own book and settle in for their "Readers Hour With Cats," with complimentary drinks and snacks and a reading from author Hadley Hartwell. Sounds purr-fect.
September 30, 7:30 p.m.
RummiKlubLA
Craig’s
8826 Melrose Ave., Beverly Hills
COST: $52; MORE INFO
Cocktails, swag, maybe some flirting, and of course Rummikub. If you’re a game fiend who likes to step it up a notch, check out RummiKlub, where you can play the game, meet some new friends, and see what the buzz is all about and why it's now a TikTok phenomenon. This week, they bring the fun to iconic celeb hotspot Craig’s.
Tuesday, September 30, 8 p.m.
Sparks
The Greek Theatre
2700 N. Vermont Ave., Los Feliz
COST: $50; MORE INFO
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Ron and Russell Mael, Palisades legends, perform together on stage.
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Palisades legends Ron and Russell Mael have been jamming as pop duo Sparks since the '70s, and these locals bring their tunes to the Greek for a special hometown show.
Through Sunday, October 12
Come From Away
La Mirada Theatre
14900 La Mirada Blvd., La Mirada
COST: FROM $16.50; MORE INFO
Come From Away is maybe my favorite new musical of the last 10 years. (Okay, okay, I see you, Hamilton and Dear Evan Hanson fans, and yes, those, too. What can I say? The mid-2010s were really strong for new Broadway shows.) The music in Come From Away is infectious, the story is heartfelt and true, and the staging is iconic. This version of the show at La Mirada — I have it on good authority — is worth the drive, no matter where in the area you are. The show follows the people of Gander, Newfoundland and the passengers stranded there when all of their lives are upended after planes get stuck there on 9/11.
Monday, Sept. 29, 7 p.m.
Kamala Harris
The Wiltern
3790 Wilshire Blvd., Koreatown
COST: FROM $182; MORE INFO
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, July 22, 2024, during an event with NCAA college athletes. This is her first public appearance since President Joe Biden endorsed her to be the next presidential nominee of the Democratic Party.
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Whatever your political leanings may be, there’s no doubt that former Vice President Kamala Harris has been a force in California and national politics for the past 25 years. Presented by Book Soup, she’ll discuss her new book, 107 Days, which chronicles the election, her place in Democratic politics and her vision for the future. It’s technically sold out, but tickets are available for resale.
Viewing Pick
September 30 and October 1
Twilight In Concert
The Wiltern, 3790 Wilshire Blvd., Koreatown
Fox Performing Arts Center, 3801 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside
COST: FROM $64; MORE INFO
You thought that, because it’s 2025, we can’t possibly still be having the Edward vs. Jacob debate? You thought wrong. Twilight returns to the big screen for two special local screenings and music events, featuring a 12-piece ensemble of rock and orchestral musicians that brings Bella and Edward to life again.
Dine & Drink Deals
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 6:30 p.m.
Boards & Bottles: A Wine & Cheese Workshop
Neighbors & Friends
88 Union St., Pasadena
COST: $128; MORE INFO
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A wine and cheese board-making workshop so you can wow your friends at your next dinner party! Join the fine folks from Carla’s Market and LaShea Delaney for a unique, un-snobby pairing and go home with a wrapped board.
Thursday, Oct. 2, 6 p.m. CANCELLED. The next workshop date is now Saturday, October 18
Magnolia Bakery cupcake decorating workshop
Magnolia Bakery
8389 West 3rd St., Fairfax
COST: $97.88; MORE INFO
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Master the art of cupcake decorating at this workshop, and get that perfect, signature Magnolia Bakery swirl on all your baked-at-home cupcakes from now on. Bring on the sprinkles!
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