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Best things to do this weekend in Los Angeles and Southern California: October 25 - 27

Laura Hertzfeld
Laura Hertzfeld
Published Oct 24, 2024 7:15 AM
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. They're all holding their arms up and cheering.
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

  • An Asian male in a Dodgers baseball uniform points to the crowd after batting.
    Sat, Oct 26

    World Series: Games 1 and 2

    • 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.
  • Image is a woman on stage performing while wearing a calacas mask and a skeleton halloween type of costume. Behind her is staging for the show.
    Sat, Oct 26

    Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Carlos Moreno: 'Día de los Muertos'

    • 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.
  • Image is three Meerkats, a pumpkin, and the background is rocks. One meerkat is sitting inside the pumpkin, the other is digging its hand inside and the third is off to the side smelling the ground/dirt.
    Sat, Oct 26

    Boo at the Zoo

    • 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.
  • The ship Queen Mary photographed at night being light up by string LED lights
    Sat, Nov 2

    The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor

    • 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.
  • The whole cast on stage wearing birthday hats all posing and smiling as the main front person takes a group selfie celebrating.
    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.

  • Punk group Radioactive Chicken heads all posing for a promo image. Background is a low quality computer generated image.
    Fri, Oct 25

    Radioactive Chicken Heads 30th Anniversary

    • 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!)
  • A man laying sideways on the street smiling and posing next to a chalk written/drawing for the skid row community artists.

    Festival for All Skid Row Artists

    • 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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  • Animated promo image featuring two ghost watching a TV behind a purple background.
    Sat, Oct 26

    Down In Front: Scary Movie Edition

    • 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.

Dine & Drink Deals

  • Three flatbread pizzas sit on wooden boards, one cheese, the other egg, and the one at far right is tomato.
    Fri, Oct 25

    Fall Fridays at Eataly

    • Westfield Century City
      10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Century City

    On Friday evenings at Eataly, go around Italy without leaving the Century City mall.
  • Rows and rows of a variety of chocolate candy.
    Sun, Oct 27

    'Spooky & Kooky' Craft Chocolate Tasting

    • The Chocolate Dispensary
      1605 Grafton St., Suite 102-A, Echo Park

    The Chocolate Dispensary is hosting a tasting focused on fruit and nut notes.
  • A plant-based burritio cut down the middle and opened toward the camera filled with barley, beans, greens and vegan cheese sauce.
    Sun, Oct 27

    SoCal VegFest 2024

    • 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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