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Best things to do this weekend in Los Angeles and Southern California: October 25 - 27
The Los Angeles Dodgers pose for a team photo after defeating the New York Mets 10-5 in game six of the National League Championship Series to move onto the World Series at Dodger Field on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024.
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One dear reader of this column wrote recently to say we focus too much on the Dodgers when it comes to sports in the Best Things to Do list. And to that, I’ll just say it seems the power of this column worked since we’re in the World Series! But for all the non-baseball fans out there, you have no shortage of fun options — though I would avoid getting anywhere near Elysian Park this weekend.
For all your almost-Halloween needs, there’s the Marina del Rey Halloween Boat Parade, Dark Harbor at the Queen Mary in Long Beach, and a comedy show doing bits about scary movies. Kimberly Akimbo comes straight from Broadway to the Pantages, Ballet Folklorico gets us in the Día de los Muertos spirit, and a huge vegan festival is going on all weekend in Orange County.
Check out more at LAist, where you can read about the legacy of Dodger great Fernando Valenzuela, read about Lake Forest’s burgeoning foodie scene, and of course (and no, I won’t stop writing about this either) MAKE YOUR VOTER GAME PLAN!
Events
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Sat, Oct 26World Series: Games 1 and 2
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Dodger Stadium
1000 Vin Scully Ave., Elysian Park -
Multiple bars and restaurants
or your couch
Wear your Dodger blue and cheer on Shohei Ohtani and the rest of the team as they take on the New York Yankees at home for the first game of the World Series.
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Dodger Stadium
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Sat, Oct 26Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Carlos Moreno: 'Día de los Muertos'
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La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts
14900 La Mirada Blvd., La Mirada
This world-renowned dance company will perform traditional Mexican folk dances celebrating the rich culture and history of México.
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La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts
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Sat, Oct 26Boo at the Zoo
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Los Angeles Zoo
5333 Zoo Dr., Griffith Park
An extinct animal graveyard (R.I.P., Dodo), a goodie bag station, spooky story time, and more fun for the whole family are happening during the second weekend of Boo at the Zoo.
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Los Angeles Zoo
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Sat, Nov 2The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor
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Harry Bridges Memorial Park at the Queen Mary
1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach
More Halloween fun is in store on the high seas, as the Queen Mary plays host to Dark Harbor. Expect live spooks and creepy eats while exploring the ship’s mazes and hidden speakeasies.
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Harry Bridges Memorial Park at the Queen Mary
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Sun, Nov 3'Kimberly Akimbo'
Kimberly Akimbo won five Tonys on Broadway and now the much-lauded musical is on tour with Carolee Carmello leading the cast.
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Fri, Oct 25Radioactive Chicken Heads 30th Anniversary
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Licorice Pizza Records
12230 Ventura Blvd, Studio City
Join local punk icons the Radioactive Chickenheads for an in-store performance and record release party celebrating their new album Tales from the Coop (natch!)
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Licorice Pizza Records
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Festival for All Skid Row Artists
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Gladys Park
808 E 6th St, Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Poverty Department hosts two days of music and performances, visual art, and art workshops that showcase the diverse talents of Skid Row residents.
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Gladys Park
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Outdoor Pick
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Sat, Oct 26Marina del Rey Halloween Boat Parade
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Burton Chace Park
13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey
This year’s Halloween Boat Parade theme is "Haunted Harbor," so get spooky attire on both you and your boat!
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Burton Chace Park
Viewing Pick
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Sat, Oct 26Down In Front: Scary Movie Edition
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Third Wheel Hollywood
5176 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles
It’s like Mystery Science Theater 3000, but live! Join comedians from Third Wheel Live as they roast your favorite scary movies in front of a live audience.
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Third Wheel Hollywood
Dine & Drink Deals
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Fri, Oct 25Fall Fridays at Eataly
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Westfield Century City
10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Century City
On Friday evenings at Eataly, go around Italy without leaving the Century City mall.
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Westfield Century City
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Sun, Oct 27'Spooky & Kooky' Craft Chocolate Tasting
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The Chocolate Dispensary
1605 Grafton St., Suite 102-A, Echo Park
The Chocolate Dispensary is hosting a tasting focused on fruit and nut notes.
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The Chocolate Dispensary
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Sun, Oct 27SoCal VegFest 2024
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OC Fair & Event Center
88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa
Cooking demos, yoga classes, music and even speed dating are all part of the biggest vegan festival in the area!
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OC Fair & Event Center
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