Christine N. Ziemba

Watch potential Oscar-contending short films. Honor veterans at a virtual celebration. Celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights. Watch a performance by New York-based artist Puppies Puppies. Tune into a number of art talks. Or attend a virtual makers' market to start your holiday shopping early.

Consider the challenges of living on Mars. Attend an 818 film fest. Check out chef Minh Phan's fine dining pop-up. Explore ceramic sculptures in the Cali sun.

Election, Groundhog Day, Vertigo. Nope, this isn't a catalog of your recent emotions. They're three of the movies screening this week.

Halloween isn't quite the same this year but you'll still find plenty to do, whether outdoors or at home. Catch The Brett Loudermilk Halloween Special. Attend an online burlesque show by and for witches. Take a virtual tour of the Walt Disney Family Museum. Attend Joe Bob's Haunted Drive-In for a night of Halloween shenanigans. Other happenings include a talk with Dolores Huerta, cooking lessons with Guelaguetza and the Echo Theatre's storytelling night.

Ofrendas. Catrinas. Mezcal mummies. Celebrate and explore the religious and cultural traditions of the Day of the Dead.

Drive through the Upside Down at the Stranger Things experience. Watch the antics of little Damien in The Omen. Learn about the relocation of L.A.'s original Chinatown. Explore how various cultures treat death and mourning. Check out comedy and music from Lost Moon Radio.

Dracula's Disco of the Night. Target Husk becomes a real store. An exhibition of calacas for Dia de los Muertos. A dead man's party. A virtual Brewery Artwalk.

Listen to livestreamed concerts by Sylvan Esso and Local Natives. Attend drive-in screenings of One Night in Miami, a new Stevie Nicks concert film and Spanish cult favorites. Explore the health benefits of tea and the majesty of mezcal. Learn about the upcoming election at a KPCC/LAist cram session. Finally, don't forget to check out our spooktacular Halloween event list.

Explore the art and culture of Frogtown. Check out a new food hall. Catch a drive-in movie at the L.A. Zoo. Support a new bookstore in Culver City. Help save independent music venues during a weekend of shows. Watch home movies made by your friends and neighbors. Take a walk through Atwater Village with a friend in your ear.

Sit in on discussions about art, music, theater and monuments. Hear Wilco's Jeff Tweedy talking about his new book. Eat dishes created from heritage pigs. Soak in mid-century modern design. Watch world premieres of films at AFI Fest. Check out the art in Chinatown windows.

Need a laugh? Head to two virtual comedy festivals. Looking for a scare? Roll up to these Halloween-themed drive-in flicks. Want to sweat? Lace up for a virtual run.

Spooky screenings. Immersive, drive-through experiences. Pumpkin patches. Victorian mourning rituals. Family-friendly events. We've got it all.