{"id":2127985,"date":"2025-10-31T23:29:31","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T23:29:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2127985"},"modified":"2025-10-31T23:29:31","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T23:29:31","slug":"best-things-to-do-halloween-weekend-in-la-and-socal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/best-things-to-do-halloween-weekend-in-la-and-socal\/","title":{"rendered":"Best things to do Halloween weekend in LA and SoCal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<aside class=\"ArticlePage-aside\">\n<aside class=\"ArticlePage-aside-content\">\n<div class=\"form-wrapper\" data-align-center=\"false\">\n<div class=\"form-wrapper-heading-container\">\n<h3 class=\"form-wrapper-heading\">Let us help you find the most interesting things to do<\/h3>\n<p>Sign up for the Best Things To Do newsletter, our weekly roundup of L.A.&#8217;s best food and events.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<ps-form-ajax class=\"Form\" data-ps-form-ajax=\"\">\n<\/ps-form-ajax>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/aside>\n<ps-list-anchor-links class=\"ListAnchorLinks\">\n<\/ps-list-anchor-links>\n<p><span>N<\/span>ot sure what to be for Halloween? Pretty sure anything in Dodger Blue is a good option. Plus, D\u00eda de los Muertos is on Saturday and Sunday, and there are all kinds of events in many neighborhoods, from the annual <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mainstreetcanogapark.la\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-cms-ai=\"0\"><u>D\u00eda de los Muertos Family Festival<\/u> <\/a>in Canoga Park to an event <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.annenbergpetspace.org\/events\/3692103\" target=\"_blank\" data-cms-ai=\"0\"><u>honoring pets with an ofrenda<\/u><\/a> at the Annenberg PetSpace in Playa Vista.<b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Licorice Pizza is hosting a free <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/licoricepizzarecords.myshopify.com\/collections\/events\" target=\"_blank\" data-cms-ai=\"0\"><u>Vampire Time record release event<\/u><\/a> on Halloween, featuring Frankie &amp; The Studs and Ferry Townes. Or you could head to the Wiltern to catch Twin Temple with support from Midnight Cowgirls. Plus, Pixel Grip is at the El Rey, and the Genitorturers are at the Whisky. Saturday, Babymetal plays the Intuit Dome, the reunited Vivian Girls rock the Teragram, Lord Huron are on stage at the Forum and singer-songwriter Faye Webster is at Disney Hall.<\/p>\n<p>Stay safe on Halloween out there!<\/p>\n<p>Explore more from LAist: Read about the legendary <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/laist.com\/news\/los-angeles-activities\/tyrus-wong-bambi-disney-los-angeles-kites\" target=\"_blank\" data-cms-ai=\"0\"><u>Disney artist who created Bambi<\/u><\/a>. Also, Suzanne Levy reflects on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/laist.com\/news\/los-angeles-activities\/british-immigrant-halloween-education-in-the-us\" target=\"_blank\" data-cms-ai=\"0\"><u>adopting Halloween traditions<\/u><\/a> as a Brit in L.A., and you can grab your tickets for LAist\u2019s next <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/laist.com\/events\/cookbook-live-roy-choi\" target=\"_blank\" data-cms-ai=\"0\"><u>Cookbook Live with local favorite Roy Choi<\/u><\/a> on Nov. 13.<\/p>\n<ps-anchor class=\"RichTextHeading-anchor\">\n<\/ps-anchor>\n<h2>Events<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"AnchoredText Anchor-anchor-offset\" id=\"themed-halloween-houses-in-burbank\" name=\"themed-halloween-houses-in-burbank\"><b>Ongoing<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<br \/><b>Themed Halloween Houses in Burbank\u00a0<\/b><br \/><b>Multiple locations\u00a0<\/b><br \/><i>COST: FREE; <\/i><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.halloweeninburbank.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-cms-ai=\"0\"><i><u>MORE INFO<\/u><\/i><\/a><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Take a drive through Burbank using the crowdsourced <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/halloweeninburbankmap\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-cms-ai=\"0\"><u>Halloween in Burbank Map<\/u><\/a> to find the best decorated houses in the area for the year\u2019s spookiest night. From the <i>Wicked <\/i>House (green and pink, of course) to the Clown House to a house where you can meet Michael Myers from <i>Halloween<\/i>, there\u2019s something for ghosts and ghoul fans of all ages.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"AnchoredText Anchor-anchor-offset\" id=\"last-friday-art-walk-trick-or-treating\" name=\"last-friday-art-walk-trick-or-treating\"><b>Friday, October 31, 5 to 10 p.m.\u00a0<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<br \/><b>Last Friday art walk + trick-or-treating<\/b><br \/><b>2490 Fletcher Dr., Frogtown<\/b><br \/><i>COST: FREE; <\/i><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DQQftTfETHw\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-cms-ai=\"0\"><i><u>MORE INFO<\/u><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The last Friday of the month art walk just happens to fall on Halloween this year, so Frogtown Arts is kicking off a whole weekend of art-filled fall fun along the L.A. River. The pet-friendly art walk includes local art exhibits, DJs and a treasure hunt, plus trick-or-treating. And continue your weekend with Frogtown Arts \u2013 they will be hosting a D\u00eda de Los Muertos altar on Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2915 Knox Ave.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"AnchoredText Anchor-anchor-offset\" id=\"littleboy-littleman\" name=\"littleboy-littleman\"><b>Through Sunday, November 2<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<br \/><b><i>Littleboy\/Littleman\u00a0<\/i><\/b><br \/><b>Geffen Playhouse\u00a0<\/b><br \/><b>10886 Le Conte Ave., Westwood\u00a0<\/b><br \/><i>COST: FROM $45; <\/i><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geffenplayhouse.org\/shows\/littleboy-littleman\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-cms-ai=\"0\"><i><u>MORE INFO<\/u><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"Enhancement\" data-align-center=\"\">\n<figure class=\"Figure\">\n<picture><source data-image-size=\"articleImage\" type=\"image\/webp\" width=\"792\" height=\"528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scpr.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/a59fc84\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/3000x2000+0+0\/resize\/1584x1056!\/format\/webp\/quality\/90\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fscpr-brightspot.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fb9%2Fea%2F2c6fdbf740feb8efe07732385b94%2Flittle-boy-little-man-marlon-alexander-vargas-and-alex-hernandez-photo-by-jeff-lorch.jpg 2x\" data-size=\"articleImage\"\/><source data-image-size=\"articleImage\" width=\"792\" height=\"528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scpr.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/99034f5\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/3000x2000+0+0\/resize\/792x528!\/quality\/90\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fscpr-brightspot.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fb9%2Fea%2F2c6fdbf740feb8efe07732385b94%2Flittle-boy-little-man-marlon-alexander-vargas-and-alex-hernandez-photo-by-jeff-lorch.jpg\" data-size=\"articleImage\"\/><\/p>\n<\/picture>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Catch a unique play by Rudi Goblen at the Geffen Playhouse before it closes on Sunday. <i>Littleboy\/Littleman<\/i> follows two Nicaraguan brothers whose ideas of how to pursue success as immigrants in America clash and come to a boiling point. The show stands out for its use of poetry, live music and ritual onstage; Thursday night\u2019s performance will be captioned in Spanish.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"AnchoredText Anchor-anchor-offset\" id=\"monuments\" name=\"monuments\"><b>Through May 2026<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<br \/><b>&#8216;Monuments&#8217;\u00a0<\/b><br \/><b>The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, 152 North Central Ave., Downtown L.A.\u00a0<\/b><br \/><b>The Brick, 518 North Western Ave., East Hollywood\u00a0<\/b><br \/><i>COST: ADULTS $18 (MOCA), FREE (The Brick); <\/i><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moca.org\/visit\/hours-tickets-admission#the-geffen-contemporary-at-moca\" target=\"_blank\" data-cms-ai=\"0\"><i><u>MORE INFO<\/u><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"Enhancement\" data-align-center=\"\">\n<figure class=\"Figure\">\n<picture><source data-image-size=\"articleImage\" type=\"image\/webp\" width=\"792\" height=\"594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scpr.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/3346cb1\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/8000x6000+0+0\/resize\/1584x1188!\/format\/webp\/quality\/90\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fscpr-brightspot.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fed%2Fed%2Fc6218f8d4ac38fef9a56bd30d2c8%2Fkwalker-unmanned-drone-2023-ruben-diaz-tbk3512.jpg 2x\" data-size=\"articleImage\"\/><source data-image-size=\"articleImage\" width=\"792\" height=\"594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scpr.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/abb03ed\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/8000x6000+0+0\/resize\/792x594!\/quality\/90\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fscpr-brightspot.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fed%2Fed%2Fc6218f8d4ac38fef9a56bd30d2c8%2Fkwalker-unmanned-drone-2023-ruben-diaz-tbk3512.jpg\" data-size=\"articleImage\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"A large room with brick walls and a wood ceiling. A bronze statue is in the middle of the room.\" data-image-size=\"articleImage\" width=\"792\" height=\"594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scpr.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/93223ab\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/8000x6000+0+0\/resize\/1584x1188!\/quality\/90\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fscpr-brightspot.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fed%2Fed%2Fc6218f8d4ac38fef9a56bd30d2c8%2Fkwalker-unmanned-drone-2023-ruben-diaz-tbk3512.jpg 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/scpr.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/abb03ed\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/8000x6000+0+0\/resize\/792x594!\/quality\/90\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fscpr-brightspot.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fed%2Fed%2Fc6218f8d4ac38fef9a56bd30d2c8%2Fkwalker-unmanned-drone-2023-ruben-diaz-tbk3512.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<\/picture>\n<p>Kara Walker&#8217;s Unmanned Drone, 2023 is in the exhibit Monuments, at The Brick, a gallery in East Hollywood, Los Angeles.<\/p>\n<div class=\"Figure-credit-container\">(<\/p>\n<p>\u00a9Ruben Diaz 2025<\/p>\n<p>\/<\/p>\n<p>Courtesy MOCA Los Angeles<\/p>\n<p>)\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moca.org\/visit\/hours-tickets-admission#the-geffen-contemporary-at-moca\" target=\"_blank\" data-cms-ai=\"0\"><u>MOCA<\/u><\/a> and local arts nonprofit <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/the-brick.org\/visit\" target=\"_blank\" data-cms-ai=\"0\"><u>The Brick<\/u><\/a> come together to put on a new exhibit called &#8216;Monuments<b>,&#8217;<\/b> a fresh look at the hundreds of statues and shrines to the Confederacy that were toppled during the protests following the murder of George Floyd in 2020. LAist\u2019s Adolfo Guzman-Lopez got a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/laist.com\/news\/los-angeles-activities\/confederate-monuments-new-exhibit-la-moca\" target=\"_blank\" data-cms-ai=\"0\"><u>first look<\/u><\/a> at the bigger-than-life-sized exhibit, which shows 10 of these monuments in a new context and a modern frame of reference. The show is a must-see and is here until the spring.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"AnchoredText Anchor-anchor-offset\" id=\"silverlake-scream-show-vol-4-camp-scream-show\" name=\"silverlake-scream-show-vol-4-camp-scream-show\"><b>Friday, October 31, 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.\u00a0<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<br \/><b>Silverlake Scream Show, Vol. 4: Camp Scream Show<\/b><br \/><b>Silverlake Jewish Community Center\u00a0<\/b><br \/><b>1110 Bates Ave., Silver Lake\u00a0<\/b><br \/><i>COST: $15; <\/i><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/silverlake-scream-show-vol-4-camp-scream-show-tickets-1752206409539?aff=oddtdtcreator\" target=\"_blank\" data-cms-ai=\"0\"><i><u>MORE INFO<\/u><\/i><\/a><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<div class=\"Enhancement\" data-align-center=\"\">\n<figure class=\"Figure\">\n<picture><source data-image-size=\"articleImage\" type=\"image\/webp\" width=\"792\" height=\"1056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scpr.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/8518d18\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/1080x1440+0+0\/resize\/1584x2112!\/format\/webp\/quality\/90\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fscpr-brightspot.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Ff5%2F5e%2F063fb1a547cfa8c302a19538880d%2Fscare-show.jpg 2x\" data-size=\"articleImage\"\/><source data-image-size=\"articleImage\" width=\"792\" height=\"1056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scpr.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/9aa87f7\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/1080x1440+0+0\/resize\/792x1056!\/quality\/90\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fscpr-brightspot.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Ff5%2F5e%2F063fb1a547cfa8c302a19538880d%2Fscare-show.jpg\" data-size=\"articleImage\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"A poster promoting &quot;Silverlake Scream Show Vol. 4.&quot; It features an illustration of people around a campfire with skulls and a tombstone in the area surrounding them. \" data-image-size=\"articleImage\" width=\"792\" height=\"1056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scpr.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/796b1bd\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/1080x1440+0+0\/resize\/1584x2112!\/quality\/90\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fscpr-brightspot.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Ff5%2F5e%2F063fb1a547cfa8c302a19538880d%2Fscare-show.jpg 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/scpr.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/9aa87f7\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/1080x1440+0+0\/resize\/792x1056!\/quality\/90\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fscpr-brightspot.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Ff5%2F5e%2F063fb1a547cfa8c302a19538880d%2Fscare-show.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<\/picture>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Bring someone\u2019s hand to hold and head to the Silverlake Scream Show for a Halloween night of indie horror shorts from local filmmakers. The spooky summer camp-themed night features the screening of six new films, plus a costume contest, tacos and churros, drinks and live DJ sets.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"AnchoredText Anchor-anchor-offset\" id=\"haunted-heck\" name=\"haunted-heck\"><b>Through Saturday, November 1<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<br \/><b>Haunted Heck\u00a0<\/b><br \/><b>2250 E. 15th St., Downtown L.A.<\/b><br \/><i>COST: FROM $12; <\/i><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/haunted-heck-a-90s-alt-nightmare-tickets-1754805754249\" target=\"_blank\" data-cms-ai=\"0\"><i><u>MORE INFO<\/u><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"Enhancement\" data-align-center=\"\">\n<figure class=\"Figure\">\n<picture><source data-image-size=\"articleImage\" type=\"image\/webp\" width=\"792\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scpr.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/561219f\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/940x470+0+0\/resize\/1584x792!\/format\/webp\/quality\/90\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fscpr-brightspot.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbd%2F63%2F4f583fd342ed9cef3d3822f03c73%2Fhaunted-heck.jpg 2x\" data-size=\"articleImage\"\/><source data-image-size=\"articleImage\" width=\"792\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scpr.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/8411f8d\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/940x470+0+0\/resize\/792x396!\/quality\/90\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fscpr-brightspot.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbd%2F63%2F4f583fd342ed9cef3d3822f03c73%2Fhaunted-heck.jpg\" data-size=\"articleImage\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"A banner promoting &quot;Haunted Heck: A 90s Alt Nightmare.&quot; It's black with red and yellow text, featuring the ghostly image of a crowd.\" data-image-size=\"articleImage\" width=\"792\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scpr.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/325ff7e\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/940x470+0+0\/resize\/1584x792!\/quality\/90\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fscpr-brightspot.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbd%2F63%2F4f583fd342ed9cef3d3822f03c73%2Fhaunted-heck.jpg 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/scpr.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/8411f8d\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/940x470+0+0\/resize\/792x396!\/quality\/90\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fscpr-brightspot.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbd%2F63%2F4f583fd342ed9cef3d3822f03c73%2Fhaunted-heck.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<\/picture>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Haunted Heck takes a fresh look at the haunted house trope with a 26-room immersive experience that\u2019s all 1990\u2019s themed, complete with a karaoke bar (get your best Courtney Love impression ready) and \u201890s drink prices \u2014 this may be the only $4 beer in all of L.A. Built entirely by local artists and scare actors, the event is part haunted house, part art installation, all emo.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"AnchoredText Anchor-anchor-offset\" id=\"midcity-mercato-block-party\" name=\"midcity-mercato-block-party\"><b>Saturday, November 1, 12 to 8 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<br \/><b>Midcity Mercato Block Party\u00a0<\/b><br \/><b>5640 W. Adams Blvd., West Adams<\/b><br \/><i>COST: FREE; <\/i><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/midcitymercado\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-cms-ai=\"0\"><i><u>MORE INFO<\/u><\/i><\/a><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p>For the fourth year running, MidCity Mercado will celebrate Dia de Los Muertos in West Adams with a free block party featuring food trucks, art installations and a banging music lineup that includes Latin Grammy-nominated artist Danny Lux and a long roster of Latin and regional Mexican performers.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"AnchoredText Anchor-anchor-offset\" id=\"porchfest\" name=\"porchfest\"><b>November 1-2, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.\u00a0<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<br \/><b>Porchfest<\/b><br \/><b>Multiple locations throughout L.A.<\/b><br \/><i>COST: FREE; <\/i><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.porchfestla.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-cms-ai=\"0\"><i><u>MORE INFO<\/u><\/i><\/a><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<div class=\"Enhancement\" data-align-center=\"\">\n<figure class=\"Figure\">\n<picture><source data-image-size=\"articleImage\" type=\"image\/webp\" width=\"792\" height=\"774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scpr.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/7e1534b\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/931x910+0+0\/resize\/1584x1548!\/format\/webp\/quality\/90\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fscpr-brightspot.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fc7%2Fbc%2F5ee7fa58433eab54a402df4a95f6%2Fporchfest-la.png 2x\" data-size=\"articleImage\"\/><source data-image-size=\"articleImage\" width=\"792\" height=\"774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scpr.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/765c3a8\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/931x910+0+0\/resize\/792x774!\/quality\/90\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fscpr-brightspot.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fc7%2Fbc%2F5ee7fa58433eab54a402df4a95f6%2Fporchfest-la.png\" data-size=\"articleImage\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"A band of three people performs on stage. Two of the members are wearing  pink jumpsuits. The third person is wearing brown.\" data-image-size=\"articleImage\" width=\"792\" height=\"774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scpr.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/d6afd17\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/931x910+0+0\/resize\/1584x1548!\/quality\/90\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fscpr-brightspot.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fc7%2Fbc%2F5ee7fa58433eab54a402df4a95f6%2Fporchfest-la.png 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/scpr.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/765c3a8\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/931x910+0+0\/resize\/792x774!\/quality\/90\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fscpr-brightspot.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fc7%2Fbc%2F5ee7fa58433eab54a402df4a95f6%2Fporchfest-la.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<\/picture>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Boston suburb Somerville famously hosts a big Porchfest every year \u2014 when homes open their stoops to local bands, and residents and visitors walk around, drinks in hand, listening to the free jams and taking in the community vibes. The concept kicked off in L.A. last year. This time around, it expands to new neighborhoods, including East Hollywood, Silver Lake, Los Feliz, Mar Vista and Culver City. More than just music, the event also showcases local clowns, comedians and storytellers.<\/p>\n<ps-anchor class=\"RichTextHeading-anchor\">\n<\/ps-anchor>\n<h2>Outdoor Pick<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"AnchoredText Anchor-anchor-offset\" id=\"los-muertos-5k\" name=\"los-muertos-5k\"><b>Saturday, November 1, 8 a.m.<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<br \/><b>Los Muertos 5K<\/b><br \/><b>Historic Olvera St., Downtown LA<\/b><br \/><i>COST: $65 TO REGISTER TO RUN; <\/i><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/losmuertos5k.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-cms-ai=\"0\"><i><u>MORE INFO<\/u><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Run off all those Snickers bars from trick-or-treating at the Los Muertos 5k. It\u2019ll get your blood moving, plus you can see downtown on foot and honor loved ones lost on the Day of the Dead at the same time. This annual tradition brings together family and friends for a fun run that starts on historic Olvera Street, goes through lower Chinatown, and then moves to Alameda Street toward Los Angeles State Historic Park. The events include face painting and music, and there will be a post-run celebration.<\/p>\n<ps-anchor class=\"RichTextHeading-anchor\">\n<\/ps-anchor>\n<h2>Viewing Pick<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"AnchoredText Anchor-anchor-offset\" id=\"american-french-film-festival\" name=\"american-french-film-festival\"><b>Through Monday, Nov. 3<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<br \/><b>American French Film Festival<\/b><br \/><b>DGA Theater Complex\u00a0<\/b><br \/><b>7920 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood<\/b><br \/><i>COST: VARIES, FREE ADMISSION FOR DGA AND WGA WEST MEMBERS; <\/i><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-cms-ai=\"0\"><i><u>MORE INFO<\/u><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"Enhancement\" data-align-center=\"\">\n<figure class=\"Figure\">\n<picture><source data-image-size=\"articleImage\" type=\"image\/webp\" width=\"792\" height=\"528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scpr.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/f802540\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/1200x800+0+0\/resize\/1584x1056!\/format\/webp\/quality\/90\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fscpr-brightspot.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2F79%2F96%2F6f6fb90245648617a1869bbfd431%2Fnoom-peerapong-2uwfeagum6e-unsplash.jpg 2x\" data-size=\"articleImage\"\/><source data-image-size=\"articleImage\" width=\"792\" height=\"528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scpr.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/54a1ea9\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/1200x800+0+0\/resize\/792x528!\/quality\/90\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fscpr-brightspot.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2F79%2F96%2F6f6fb90245648617a1869bbfd431%2Fnoom-peerapong-2uwfeagum6e-unsplash.jpg\" data-size=\"articleImage\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"An old-school projector and film reel \" data-image-size=\"articleImage\" width=\"792\" height=\"528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scpr.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/52508b4\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/1200x800+0+0\/resize\/1584x1056!\/quality\/90\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fscpr-brightspot.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2F79%2F96%2F6f6fb90245648617a1869bbfd431%2Fnoom-peerapong-2uwfeagum6e-unsplash.jpg 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/scpr.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/54a1ea9\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/1200x800+0+0\/resize\/792x528!\/quality\/90\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fscpr-brightspot.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2F79%2F96%2F6f6fb90245648617a1869bbfd431%2Fnoom-peerapong-2uwfeagum6e-unsplash.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<\/picture>\n<p> An LAist screening pick.<\/p>\n<div class=\"Figure-credit-container\">(<\/p>\n<p>Noom Peerapong <\/p>\n<p>\/<\/p>\n<p>via Unsplash <\/p>\n<p>)\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Put a little <i>ooh la la<\/i> in your Halloween weekend and catch one of the many French films playing at the American French Film Festival at the DGA. There are dozens of shorts, narrative features and documentaries to choose from, plus Happy Hour conversations with filmmakers.<\/p>\n<ps-anchor class=\"RichTextHeading-anchor\">\n<\/ps-anchor>\n<h2>Dine &amp; Drink Deals<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"AnchoredText Anchor-anchor-offset\" id=\"dtla-dia-de-los-muertos-celebration\" name=\"dtla-dia-de-los-muertos-celebration\"><b>Sunday, November 2, 4:15 p.m. and 7 p.m.<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<br \/><b>DTLA D\u00eda de los Muertos celebration<\/b><br \/><b>Grand Central Market\u00a0<\/b><br \/><b>317 South Broadway, Downtown L.A.\u00a0<\/b><br \/><i>COST: FREE; <\/i><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/dtla-dia-de-los-muertos-tickets-1708463322789\" target=\"_blank\" data-cms-ai=\"0\"><i><u>MORE INFO<\/u><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Catch a free screening of Pixar\u2019s <i>Coco <\/i>courtesy of Grand Central Market, and sweeten the afternoon with churros and hot chocolate from the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/elmoro.mx\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-cms-ai=\"0\"><u>El Moro churro cart<\/u><\/a>, which will be right outside the market from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will also be a living altar inspired by the monarch butterfly, mezcal and beer on offer, plus dance and music performances.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"AnchoredText Anchor-anchor-offset\" id=\"halloween-gwishin-ghost-dinner\" name=\"halloween-gwishin-ghost-dinner\"><b>Through Sunday, November 2, 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.\u00a0<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<br \/><b>Halloween Gwishin (Ghost) Dinner<\/b><br \/><b>Openaire at the LINE Hotel\u00a0<\/b><br \/><b>3515 Wilshire Blvd., Koreatown\u00a0<\/b><br \/><i>COST: $65; <\/i><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thelinehotel.com\/los-angeles\/restaurants-bars\/openaire\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-cms-ai=\"0\"><i><u>MORE INFO<\/u><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"Enhancement\" data-align-center=\"\">\n<figure class=\"Figure\">\n<picture><source data-image-size=\"articleImage\" type=\"image\/webp\" width=\"792\" height=\"528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scpr.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/82e2ced\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/3711x2474+0+0\/resize\/1584x1056!\/format\/webp\/quality\/90\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fscpr-brightspot.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fd9%2F75%2Fc4a1d2db41dabc956dc660f7b363%2Fopenaire.jpg 2x\" data-size=\"articleImage\"\/><source data-image-size=\"articleImage\" width=\"792\" height=\"528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scpr.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/45d9896\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/3711x2474+0+0\/resize\/792x528!\/quality\/90\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fscpr-brightspot.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fd9%2F75%2Fc4a1d2db41dabc956dc660f7b363%2Fopenaire.jpg\" data-size=\"articleImage\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"A cooked meat  displayed on a bed of red cabbage. Served on a green plate. \" data-image-size=\"articleImage\" width=\"792\" height=\"528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scpr.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/788e406\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/3711x2474+0+0\/resize\/1584x1056!\/quality\/90\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fscpr-brightspot.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fd9%2F75%2Fc4a1d2db41dabc956dc660f7b363%2Fopenaire.jpg 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/scpr.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/45d9896\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/3711x2474+0+0\/resize\/792x528!\/quality\/90\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fscpr-brightspot.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fd9%2F75%2Fc4a1d2db41dabc956dc660f7b363%2Fopenaire.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<\/picture>\n<div class=\"Figure-credit-container\">(<\/p>\n<p>Brooke Olsen for Openaire<\/p>\n<p>)\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Michelin-starred Chef Josiah Citrin is hosting a special Halloween-themed, two-course \u201cghost dinner\u201d at his Openaire space at the LINE Hotel. 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