The past two weeks, we have been checking out the cliché
spots and events to hit throughout the month of October. Los Angeles isn’t a
city that is home to the beautiful fall-foliage we all long for. Instead, Los
Angeles is home to the unusual and atypical—and in that, we find that Los
Angeles and it’s surrounding areas host unusual events we aren’t conditioned to
check out during the month of October. But thankfully, the unusual, the new,
and the exciting are tangibly at our fingertips in the hustle and bustle of
city life in LA. For the remainder of this month, I encourage you to check out
the varied collection of events going on in Los Angeles and it’s surrounding
areas!
- On Halloween, check out the Black & White Ball & Dracula at the Ace Hotel. This 21+ event
will host a “swanky soiree” at the Theatre at Ace Hotel, a screening of the
1931 version of Dracula, a live score from Philip Glass and the Kronos Quartet,
and a costumed dance party. Expect DJs, themed rooms, bars, and some tricks
& treats!
- Various dates throughout October and ending on November 2nd,
check out Shakespeare in the Shed at
Angel City Brewery. The performance this month will be a live production of
Romeo & Juliet. The event is free and open to the public!
- To continue in the realm of literature, check out Drama After Dark: A Night of the Macabre
with Poe and Gorey at the Huntington Library on October 24th!
Some of the most haunting stories of Edgar Allen Poe and Edward Gorey will be
enacted by the actors of the Guild of St. George! Arrive early to grab some
free cookies and hot cider! Dress warmly and prepare to walk amongst the
chilling words of the two masters of macabre.
- Dia de los Muertos
celebration at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery on Saturday, October 24th!
Arrive before 4 pm for optimum parking! General admission is $20 per person!
Children 8 years and under, and Seniors 65+ have free admission until 4 pm!
With food vendors, a costume contest, arts and crafts, and hundreds of ritual
Aztec dancers in full costume, the theme of the Shamanic Visions of the Huichol
comes to life! To be a part of this Day of the Dead celebration, grab your
tickets online or at the door!
- The Rise of the Jack
O’ Lanterns! One of the most unique events taking place in Los Angeles and
San Diego, the Rise of the Jack O’ Lanters is home to more than 5,000
hand-carved illuminated jack o’ lanterns. The combination of jack o’lanterns
amounts to larger-than-life safari animals and other favorites, including TV
and movie stars! This experience is for people of all ages and supports dozens
of talented artists! Locations in LA: Descanso Gardens and Santa Anita Park.
(All photos are taken from each event’s website! Be sure to
check out their websites for more information!)