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■ Film 402
Today
- 12p–3:04p The Deer Hunter (dir. Michael Cimino, 1978, 184m) — Egyptian Theatre There had been remarkably few films made about the Vietnam War when The Deer Hunter began filming in 1977. Michael Cimino had only one previous directorial credit (Thunderbolt and Lightfoot), but the filmmaker was given unusual leeway to…
- 2p Burn Witch, Burn — Vista Theatre
- 4p–7:04p The Deer Hunter (dir. Michael Cimino, 1978, 184m) — Egyptian Theatre There had been remarkably few films made about the Vietnam War when The Deer Hunter began filming in 1977. Michael Cimino had only one previous directorial credit (Thunderbolt and Lightfoot), but the filmmaker was given unusual leeway to…
- 7p MAŁ̣NI - TOWARDS THE OCEAN, TOWARDS THE SHORE (dir. Sky Hopinka, 2020, 80m, DCP) — Los Feliz Theatre · Q&A with filmmaker Sky Hopinka In partnership with Vidiots Supported by the Robert Gore Rifkind Foundation ‘Here and Elsewhere: Films from Sky Hopinka’ ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** *In English and Chinuk Wawa with English subtitles.* A poetic, experimental debut feature circling the origin of the death myth from the Chinookan people in the Pacific Northwest, MAŁ̣NI – TOWARDS THE OCEAN, TOWARDS…
- 7:30p Elephant Gym: More Real Than Dreams (dir. Alulu Kuo, 2026, 95m, DCP) — Brain Dead Studios Elephant Gym successfully completed a world tour spanning 60 cities across 23 countries. However, behind this achievement lay an unseen crisis of disbandment, along with hidden conflicts and struggles. What does it truly mean to be a band?…
- 7:30p Who Killed Teddy Bear? / In the Cut Who Killed Teddy Bear? (dir. Joseph Cates, 1965, 94m, 35mm) + In the Cut (dir. Jane Campion, 2003, 119m, 35mm) — New Beverly Cinema
- 7:30p The Rental (dir. Dave Franco, 2020, 88m, Digital) — Vidiots **Screenwriters**: Dave Franco, Joe Swanberg **Producers**: Dave Franco, Elizabeth Haggard, Teddy Schwarzman, Ben Stillman, Christopher Storer, Joe Swanberg Vidiots is dying to welcome writer/director **Dave Franco, **as well as cast…
- 8p–11:04p The Deer Hunter (dir. Michael Cimino, 1978, 184m) — Egyptian Theatre There had been remarkably few films made about the Vietnam War when The Deer Hunter began filming in 1977. Michael Cimino had only one previous directorial credit (Thunderbolt and Lightfoot), but the filmmaker was given unusual leeway to…
- 10p MONSTER HOUSE (dir. Gil Kenan, 2006, 91m, DCP) — Los Feliz Theatre · 20th Anniversary ‘The Fun-Sized, Family-Friendly, Faintly Frightening Films’ ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** Even for a 12-year old, D.J. Walters has a particularly overactive imagination. He is convinced that his haggard and crabby neighbor Horace Nebbercracker, who terrorizes all the neighborhood kids, is responsible for…
Tomorrow
- 1p–3:05p Imitation of Life (dir. Douglas Sirk, 1959, 125m) — Egyptian Theatre In 1940s New York, a white widow who dreams of being on Broadway has a chance encounter with a black single mother, who becomes her maid.
- 2p Goke, Body Snatcher from Hell/Genocide — Vista Theatre
- 3:30p Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother 35mm — Vista Theatre
- 4p–5:42p Pinky (dir. Elia Kazan, 1949, 102m) — Egyptian Theatre Pinky (Jeanne Crain) is a black woman so fair-skinned she was able to pose as white throughout nursing school. Newly graduated, she flees south to visit her grandmother (Ethel Waters) after a doctor, unaware of her true ancestry, proposes…
- 7p–9:05p Imitation of Life (dir. Douglas Sirk, 1959, 125m) — Egyptian Theatre In 1940s New York, a white widow who dreams of being on Broadway has a chance encounter with a black single mother, who becomes her maid.
- 7p BIRD IN HAND (dir. Melody C. Roscher, 2025, 90m, DCP) — Los Feliz Theatre · Q&A with filmmaker and screenwriter Melody C. Roscher and actors Alisha Wainright, Christine Lahti, Jeffrey Nordling and James Le Gros. Moderated by Miriam Bale. ‘Women Wednesday’ ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** Inspired by Roscher’s own biracial experience, BIRD IN HAND follows the newly engaged Bird Rowe (Alisha Wainwright) as she returns to her rural hometown to plan the wedding with her narcissistic hippie mother…
- 7:30p WHALEFALL (dir. Brian Duffield, 2026, 98m, DCP) — Aero Theatre · Q&A with filmmaker Brian Duffield Advance Screening Free popcorn and soda courtesy of 20th Century Studios Co-presented by Beyond Fest ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** Following the death of his father (Josh Brolin), Jay Gardiner (Austin Abrams) goes diving off the central coast of California in search of his remains but is swallowed by a massive sperm whale. While trapped inside…
- 7:30p Man Trouble / The Man Who Came Back Man Trouble (1930, 85m, 35mm, B&W) + The Man Who Came Back (1924, 74m, 35mm, B&W, Silent) — Hammer Museum *Special thanks to our community partners: [Los Angeles Silent Film Festival](https://www.losangelessilentfilmfestival.org/), [NitrateVille](https://www.nitrateville.com/)* *North American premiere of new restoration!* *Man Trouble* was…
- 7:30p Who Killed Teddy Bear? / In the Cut Who Killed Teddy Bear? (dir. Joseph Cates, 1965, 94m, 35mm) + In the Cut (dir. Jane Campion, 2003, 119m, 35mm) — New Beverly Cinema
- 7:30p–9:30p THE WOLF HOUSE (La Casa Lobo) presented by El Cine — Philosophical Research Society El Cine presents Chilean filmmakers Cristóbal León & Joaquín Cociña's nightmarish, surrealist fairy tale evoking the nation's traumatic past
- 7:30p Candyman (dir. Bernard Rose, 1992, 100m, Digital) — Vidiots **Screenwriter**: Bernard Rose from a story by Clive Barker **Producers**: Steve Golin, Sigurjon Sighvatsson, Alan Poul Vidiots is *dying* to welcome screen icon **Virginia Madsen** for a buzzworthy screening of Bernard Rose’s horror…
- 7:30p Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother 35mm — Vista Theatre
- 10p–11:42p Pinky (dir. Elia Kazan, 1949, 102m) — Egyptian Theatre Pinky (Jeanne Crain) is a black woman so fair-skinned she was able to pose as white throughout nursing school. Newly graduated, she flees south to visit her grandmother (Ethel Waters) after a doctor, unaware of her true ancestry, proposes…
- 10p BUMPKIN SOUP (dir. Kiyoshi Kurosawa, 1985, 82m, DCP) — Los Feliz Theatre · Introduction by author Dakota Noot ‘You Can’t Stream That on Television’ ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** *In Japanese with English subtitles.* A country girl named Akiko (Yoriko Doguchi, known for her collaborations with the late Kishin Shinoyama) visits a college in Tokyo in search of her hometown sweetheart. In the…
Thu Oct 15
- 1p–2:54p Still Walking (2008, 114m) — Egyptian Theatre A family gathers together for a commemorative ritual whose nature only gradually becomes clear.
- 2p Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother 35mm — Vista Theatre
- 4p–6:04p Splendor in the Grass (dir. Elia Kazan, 1961, 124m) — Egyptian Theatre A fragile Kansas girl's love for a handsome young man from the town's most powerful family drives her to heartbreak and madness.
- 5p Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother 35mm — Vista Theatre
- 7p KEN RUSSELL'S THE DEVILS (dir. Ken Russell, 1971, 114m, 35mm) — Aero Theatre · Preview Screening New 4K Restoration of Director’s Cut ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** An enduring masterpiece of cinema starring Oliver Reed and Vanessa Redgrave, KEN RUSSELL’S THE DEVILS is a prescient epic of obsession and corruption – and a defining work of art from seminal filmmaker Ken Russell.…
- 7p–8:42p Notorious (dir. Alfred Hitchcock, 1946, 102m) — Egyptian Theatre In order to help bring Nazis to justice, U.S. government agent T.R. Devlin recruits Alicia Huberman, the American daughter of a convicted German war criminal, as a spy. As they begin to fall for one another, Alicia is instructed to win the…
- 7p The Greg Proops Film Club Presents LET'S SCARE JESSICA TO DEATH (dir. John Hancock, 1971, 89m, DCP) — Los Feliz Theatre · Program begins with a live recording of the Greg Proops Film Club podcast. Feature starts at 7:30pm ‘The Greg Proops Film Club’ ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** Jessica goes to the Connecticut countryside for some rest following her release from an institution where she has just recovered from a nervous breakdown. She arrives with her husband and friend, but the three find…
- 7p Outpost (dir. Joe Lo Truglio, 2023, 84m, Digital) — Vidiots **Screenwriter**: Joe Lo Truglio **Producers**: Kara Baker, Joe Lo Truglio, Joe Mortimer With writer/director **Joe Lo Truglio** in person for the October 15th screening! Join us in the microcinema for Joe Lo Truglio’s nail-biting…
- 7:30p–11:30p MOVIE SCREENERS CLUB (Thu. 10/15) 7:30pm — Gardena Cinema Monthly short film festival. Watch and vote. Audience award to the best short film each month. Annual championship in DECEMBER.
- 7:30p Supernatural / Terror Aboard Supernatural (dir. Victor Halperin, 1933, 64m, 35mm) + Terror Aboard (dir. Paul Sloane, 1933, 69m, 35mm) — New Beverly Cinema
- 7:30p–9:30p FULL CIRCLE (aka THE HAUNTING OF JULIA, 1977) — Philosophical Research Society Mia Farrow descends into a dreamlike maze of grief and ghostly dread in this quietly haunting, long-overlooked ’70s horror gem.
- 7:30p The Witches of Eastwick (dir. George Miller, 1987, 118m, Digital) — Vidiots **Screenwriter**: Michael Cristofer **Producers**: Neil Canton, Peter Guber, Jon Peters Have a hell of a good time with Jack Nicholson, Michelle Pfeiffer, Susan Sarandon, and of course Cher in this devilishly sexy comedy based on the John…
- 8p Frankenstein Meets The Wolf Man/House of Dracula — Vista Theatre
- 9p Ken Russell's The Devils 35mm — Vista Theatre
- 9:40p–11:14p Days of Heaven (dir. Terrence Malick, 1978, 94m) — Egyptian Theatre A hot-tempered farm laborer convinces the woman he loves to marry their rich but dying boss so that they can have a claim to his fortune.
- 10p KEN RUSSELL'S THE DEVILS (dir. Ken Russell, 1971, 114m, 35mm) — Aero Theatre · Preview Screening New 4K Restoration of Director’s Cut ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** An enduring masterpiece of cinema starring Oliver Reed and Vanessa Redgrave, KEN RUSSELL’S THE DEVILS is a prescient epic of obsession and corruption – and a defining work of art from seminal filmmaker Ken Russell.…
- 10p THE SIXTH SENSE (dir. M. Night Shyamalan, 1999, 107m, DCP) — Los Feliz Theatre ### **ABOUT THE FILM: ** Cole Sear, an 8-year-old boy, is haunted by his ability to “see dead people.” A helpless and reluctant channel, Cole is terrified by threatening visitations from those with unresolved problems who appear from the…
Fri Oct 16
- 1p MULHOLLAND DRIVE (dir. David Lynch, 2001, 147m, DCP) — Los Feliz Theatre ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** *A love story in the city of dreams . . .* Blonde Betty Elms (Naomi Watts) has only just arrived in Hollywood to become a movie star when she meets an enigmatic brunette with amnesia (Laura Harring). Meanwhile, as…
- 1p Ken Russell's The Devils 35mm — Vista Theatre
- 2p Critters (dir. Stephen Herek, 1986, 86m, 35mm) — New Beverly Cinema
- 4p CITY OF GHOSTS (dir. Matt Dillon, 2002, 116m, 35mm) — Los Feliz Theatre · ‘Barry Gifford: An American Cinematheque Tribute’ ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** Jimmy Cremming (Matt Dillon) finds himself in Bangkok after fleeing the investigation of an insurance scam in the United States. He discovers his partner and mentor Marvin (James Caan) has surfaced in Cambodia, and…
- 4:15p Ken Russell's The Devils 35mm — Vista Theatre
- 5:30p Tokyo: The Last War (dir. Takashige Ichise, 1989, 107m, DCP) — Brain Dead Studios In 1945, after the horrific fire-bombings of the Pacific War levels Japan to the ground, the government consults spiritual psychics to aid them in winning the war. Unfortunately, the souls’ resentment and agony of the victims culminate…
- 7p KEN RUSSELL'S THE DEVILS (dir. Ken Russell, 1971, 114m, 35mm) — Aero Theatre · New 4K Restoration of Director’s Cut ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** An enduring masterpiece of cinema starring Oliver Reed and Vanessa Redgrave, KEN RUSSELL’S THE DEVILS is a prescient epic of obsession and corruption – and a defining work of art from seminal filmmaker Ken Russell.…
- 7p JOJO RABBIT (dir. Taika Waititi, 2019, 108m, DCP) — Los Feliz Theatre · ‘Programmed by Mel Brooks: 100 Years at the Movies” ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** Jojo is a lonely German boy who discovers that his single mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their attic. Aided only by his imaginary friend, Adolf Hitler, Jojo must confront his blind nationalism as World War II…
- 7p Supernatural / Terror Aboard Supernatural (dir. Victor Halperin, 1933, 64m, 35mm) + Terror Aboard (dir. Paul Sloane, 1933, 69m, 35mm) — New Beverly Cinema
- 7p The Witches of Eastwick (dir. George Miller, 1987, 118m, Digital) — Vidiots **Screenwriter**: Michael Cristofer **Producers**: Neil Canton, Peter Guber, Jon Peters Have a hell of a good time with Jack Nicholson, Michelle Pfeiffer, Susan Sarandon, and of course Cher in this devilishly sexy comedy based on the John…
- 7:30p–9p Kenneth Anger’s INAUGURATION OF THE PLEASURE DOME w/ Brian Butler — Philosophical Research Society Brian Butler returns to reveal the hidden mythic currents behind Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome.
- 7:30p Ken Russell's The Devils 35mm — Vista Theatre
- 8p The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (dir. Tobe Hooper, 1974, 83m, DCP) — Brain Dead Studios Five friends head out to rural Texas to visit the grave of a grandfather. On the way, they stumble across what appears to be a deserted house, only to discover something sinister within. Something armed with a chainsaw.
- 8p The Tingler — Vista Theatre
- 9:45p Def by Temptation (dir. James Bond III, 1990, 95m, Digital) — Vidiots **Screenwriter/ Producer**: James Bond III One of the best films to be released on Troma’s label, James Bond III’s *Def by Temptation* is a smart, slick, and stylish tale of faith, temptation, and demons! Joel grew up in the church but has…
- 10p KEN RUSSELL'S THE DEVILS (dir. Ken Russell, 1971, 114m, 35mm) — Aero Theatre · New 4K Restoration of Director’s Cut ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** An enduring masterpiece of cinema starring Oliver Reed and Vanessa Redgrave, KEN RUSSELL’S THE DEVILS is a prescient epic of obsession and corruption – and a defining work of art from seminal filmmaker Ken Russell.…
- 10p BEGOTTEN (dir. E. Elias Merhige, 1989, 72m, DCP) — Los Feliz Theatre · Limited Engagement New 4K Restoration Official Beyond Fest 2026 Selection Restoration personally supervised by filmmaker E. Elias Merhige. Restored from the original 16mm negative and optical soundtrack. It was scanned and restored in 4K, and final grading was done at filmscan & more in Munich, Germany. ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** BEGOTTEN has no characters in the ordinary sense. Its final credits name three principal figures: God Killing Himself. Mother Earth. Son of Earth — Flesh on Bone The entire film is what those names do to each other…
- 10:15p Akira (dir. Katsuhiro Ôtomo, 1988, 124m, DCP) — Brain Dead Studios A secret military project endangers Neo-Tokyo when it turns a biker gang member into a rampaging psychic psychopath that only two teenagers and a group of psychics can stop.
- 11:30p Ken Russell's The Devils 35mm — Vista Theatre
- 11:59p From Dusk Till Dawn (dir. Robert Rodriguez, 1996, 108m, 35mm) — New Beverly Cinema
Sat Oct 17
- 10a Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein — Vista Theatre
- 1p–4p Filmforum 50: Barbara T. Smith - The 21st Century Odyssey — 2220 Arts + Archives
- 1p–5p CLUE at The Million Dollar Theatre — LA Conservancy CLUE at The Million Dollar Theatre Based on the classic board game, CLUE turns a mysterious dinner party into a fast paced comedy of secrets, suspects, and surprise twists. Starring Tim Curry and an all-star ensemble cast, this cult…
- 1p SPANNING TIME (dir. Brian Meacham, 2026, 77m, DCP) — Los Feliz Theatre · Q&A with filmmaker Brian Meacham ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** SPANNING TIME is a cinephilic love letter to the humble photobooth, drawing on one hundred years of cinema from around the world to illustrate the machine’s enduring and universal power both to freeze time and to…
- 1p Mad Monster Party? (dir. Jules Bass, 1967, 95m, Digital) — Vidiots **Screenwriters**: Arthur Rankin Jr., Len Korobkin, Harvey Kurtzman **Producers**: Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass Get ready for the wildest, cutest, stop-motion spooky soiree ever made when all your favorite monsters (and even a pint-sized…
- 1p Ken Russell's The Devils 35mm — Vista Theatre
- 2p SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS (dir. David Hand, 1937, 83m, 35mm) — Aero Theatre · Rare 35mm print ‘The Fun-Sized, Family-Friendly, Faintly Frightening Films’ ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** Snow White wins the hearts of the Seven Dwarfs and triumphs over an evil Queen in the film that launched Disney’s animation legacy. FORMAT: 35mm DISTRIBUTOR: Disney COUNTRY: USA
- 2p SECRET SIXTEEN: TECHNICOLOR TERRORS (720m, 16mm) — Brain Dead Studios 35mm can be beautiful, but 16mm is *personal*. And when it’s a marathon of IB Technicolor 16mm prints, it’s both! Join Secret Sixteen founder Mike Williamson, Josh Miller (Killer Movies) and Bret Berg (Museum of Home Video) for a 12-hour…
- 2p Something Wicked This Way Comes (dir. Jack Clayton, 1983, 95m, 35mm) — New Beverly Cinema
- 2:30p Nosferatu (dir. F. W. Murnau, 1922, 89m) — Old Town Music Hall 1922 - Silent • Live Accompaniment by Randy Woltz on the Mighty Wurlitzer • This is silent horror at its purest. And the behind-the-scenes story is amazing: it was made without permission as a Dracula film, and a court later ordered the…
- 4p THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK (dir. George Miller, 1987, 118m, 35mm) — Los Feliz Theatre · ‘Watch Local: The Greystone Mansion’ ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** Academy Award winner Jack Nicholson stars as “the devil” opposite three witches played by superstar actresses Susan Sarandon, Academy Award winner Cher and Michelle Pfieffer in this offbeat thriller with a comic…
- 4p Breaking Away (dir. Peter Yates, 1979, 101m) — Vidiots **Screenwriter**: Steve Tesich **Producer**: Peter Yates Get on your bikes and ride down to Vidiots for this coming-of-age classic on two wheels with a special pre-screening conversation with the legendary **Paul Dooley**! Join us for…
- 4p DEAD MEDIA (2025) w/ special guests! Pres. by Antenna Releasing Dead Media (dir. Joseph Scrimshaw, 2025, 99m, digital projection) — WHAMMY! Come celebrate VIDEO STORE DAY with a special screening of DEAD MEDIA! The story of a troubled young woman, her lonely Gen X uncle, a haunted DVD, and a movie night that won’t die. “Dead Media is an exciting homage to great horror, cult…
- 4:15p Ken Russell's The Devils 35mm — Vista Theatre
- 6:30p The Masque of the Red Death / House of Usher The Masque of the Red Death (dir. Roger Corman, 1964, 89m, 35mm) + House of Usher (dir. Roger Corman, 1960, 79m, 35mm) — New Beverly Cinema
- 6:30p The History of Concrete (dir. John Wilson, 2026, 101m, Digital) — Vidiots **Screenwriter**: John Wilson **Producers**: John Wilson, Clark Filio, Shirel Kozak, Allie Viti One part documentary, one part camcorder video essay, and one part the driest yet funniest of comedies, John Wilson extends his unique…
- 7p KEN RUSSELL'S THE DEVILS (dir. Ken Russell, 1971, 114m, 35mm) — Aero Theatre · New 4K Restoration of Director’s Cut ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** An enduring masterpiece of cinema starring Oliver Reed and Vanessa Redgrave, KEN RUSSELL’S THE DEVILS is a prescient epic of obsession and corruption – and a defining work of art from seminal filmmaker Ken Russell.…
- 7p–10p THE SHINING at The Million Dollar Theatre — LA Conservancy THE SHINING at The Million Dollar Theatre A masterwork of psychological horror, THE SHINING follows a family isolated in a remote hotel where reality begins to fracture, and terror takes hold. Starring Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall and…
- 7p Hey Arnold!: A Spooktacular 30th Anniversary Screening — Los Feliz Theatre · Panel with creator Craig Bartlett, composer Jim Lang, and actors Anndi McAfee, Justin Shenkarow and Olivia Hack. Special appearance by actor Lane Toran. Moderated by Andre Meadows. Special introduction featuring live music by composer Jim Lang 30th Anniversary Celebration Costume Contest! Co-presented by Silverlake Shorts and Saturday Morning Cartoons United ### **ABOUT THE EVENT:** This festive event supports **Silverlake Shorts,** a monthly short-film screening series championing independent filmmakers and animators in Los Angeles. Proceeds from the event will also support the work of…
- 7p LARB: Scene Screening & Reading (60m) — Now Instant Image Hall *Please note: entry to the screening & reading is ticketed for the general public and free for LARB members. LARB Members can enter their Member Code upon checkout. * *Seating for the screening & reading is extremely limited. Guests who…
- 7p Nosferatu (dir. F. W. Murnau, 1922, 89m) — Old Town Music Hall 1922 - Silent • Live Accompaniment by Randy Woltz on the Mighty Wurlitzer • This is silent horror at its purest. And the behind-the-scenes story is amazing: it was made without permission as a Dracula film, and a court later ordered the…
- 7p Videodrome (dir. David Cronenberg, 1983, 88m, Digital) — Vidiots **Screenwriter**: David Cronenberg **Producer**: Claude Héroux We’re celebrating **Video Store Day** with horror maestro David Cronenberg’s VCR-centric classic ***Videodrome***! *Long Live the New Flesh! * The master of body horror, David…
- 7:30p Like Nothing Happened / Passion Like Nothing Happened (2003, 43m, Digital, Color) + Passion (2008, 117m, Digital, Color) — Hammer Museum *Presented by the UCLA Film & Television Archive and the Yanai Initiative* It’s understandable if, at the end of *Like Nothing Happened*, one finds oneself in agreement with the title. Four college students, old friends and new…
- 7:30p Ken Russell's The Devils 35mm — Vista Theatre
- 8p LARB: Scene Launch Party (240m) — Now Instant Image Hall Click here for tickets to the attend LARB: Scene Launch Party after the screening.
- 8p V/H/S/Halloween — Vista Theatre
- 9:30p Akira (dir. Katsuhiro Otomo, 1988, 124m, Digital) — Vidiots **Screenwriters**: Izou Hashimoto, Katsuhiro Ohtomo **Producers**: Shunzo Kato, Ryôhei Suzuki Iconic and game-changing, *Akira* is the definitive anime masterpiece! Katsuhiro Otomo’s landmark cyberpunk classic obliterated the boundaries of…
- 9:45p Outpost (dir. Joe Lo Truglio, 2023, 84m, Digital) — Vidiots **Screenwriter**: Joe Lo Truglio **Producers**: Kara Baker, Joe Lo Truglio, Joe Mortimer With writer/director **Joe Lo Truglio** in person for the October 15th screening! Join us in the microcinema for Joe Lo Truglio’s nail-biting…
- 10p KEN RUSSELL'S THE DEVILS (dir. Ken Russell, 1971, 114m, 35mm) — Aero Theatre · New 4K Restoration of Director’s Cut ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** An enduring masterpiece of cinema starring Oliver Reed and Vanessa Redgrave, KEN RUSSELL’S THE DEVILS is a prescient epic of obsession and corruption – and a defining work of art from seminal filmmaker Ken Russell.…
- 10p HEY ARNOLD! THE MOVIE (dir. Tuck Tucker, 2002, 76m, 35mm) — Los Feliz Theatre · Introduction by screenwriter and series creator Craig Bartlett Co-presented by Silverlake Shorts and Saturday Morning Cartoons United ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** A heartless industrialist has an evil plan: to level Arnold’s neighborhood and build a huge shopping mall. With time running out, someone needs to save the day. And that someone is Arnold. FORMAT: 35mm DISTRIBUTOR:…
- 11:30p Ken Russell's The Devils 35mm — Vista Theatre
- 11:59p The Butterfly Effect (dir. Eric Bress & J. Mackye Gruber, 2004, 114m, 35mm) — New Beverly Cinema
Sun Oct 18
- 10a Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein — Vista Theatre
- 12p Escape to Witch Mountain (dir. John Hough, 1975, 97m, Digital) — Vidiots **Screenwriter**: Robert Malcolm Young **Producer**: Jerome Courtland Aliens! Kid-psychics! Black Cats! And Puppets! Come see the magically witchy movie that made Kim Richards a star! Tia and Tony are two orphaned youngsters with…
- 12:30p The History of Concrete (dir. John Wilson, 2026, 101m, Digital) — Vidiots **Screenwriter**: John Wilson **Producers**: John Wilson, Clark Filio, Shirel Kozak, Allie Viti One part documentary, one part camcorder video essay, and one part the driest yet funniest of comedies, John Wilson extends his unique…
- 12:45p Ken Russell's The Devils 35mm — Vista Theatre
- 1p KEN RUSSELL'S THE DEVILS (dir. Ken Russell, 1971, 114m, 35mm) — Aero Theatre · New 4K Restoration of Director’s Cut ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** An enduring masterpiece of cinema starring Oliver Reed and Vanessa Redgrave, KEN RUSSELL’S THE DEVILS is a prescient epic of obsession and corruption – and a defining work of art from seminal filmmaker Ken Russell.…
- 1p MARTY (dir. Delbert Mann, 1955, 90m, 35mm) — Los Feliz Theatre · Introduction by American Cinematheque Archivist Sara Greenfield First film to win the Palm d’Or. One of only four films to ever win both the Palm d’Or and Best Picture. ‘Sunday Print Edition’ ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** The simple, heartbreaking story of a man (Ernest Borgnine) who’s given up on the whole dating scene. His younger siblings are all married, and his mother is bugging him to find a nice Italian girl, but he’s had…
- 2p Something Wicked This Way Comes (dir. Jack Clayton, 1983, 95m, 35mm) — New Beverly Cinema
- 2:30p Young Frankenstein (dir. Mel Brooks, 1974, 106m) — Old Town Music Hall 1974 • Introduction by Film Archivist Stan Taffel • Filmmaker Mel Brooks delivers a loving, laugh-out-loud tribute to classic horror in one of the funniest comedies of all time. Shot in gorgeous black-and-white with vintage-style sets,…
- 3p A Tribute to Treehouse of Horror (1990, 120m, Digital) — Vidiots **Starring**: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria, Harry Shearer *D’oh!* Spooky season just got more animated as **Vidiots** and our friends at **Stonecutters LA** are saluting one of the longest…
- 3:30p The History of Concrete (dir. John Wilson, 2026, 101m, Digital) — Vidiots **Screenwriter**: John Wilson **Producers**: John Wilson, Clark Filio, Shirel Kozak, Allie Viti One part documentary, one part camcorder video essay, and one part the driest yet funniest of comedies, John Wilson extends his unique…
- 3:45p Ken Russell's The Devils 35mm — Vista Theatre
- 4p KEN RUSSELL'S THE DEVILS (dir. Ken Russell, 1971, 114m, 35mm) — Aero Theatre · New 4K Restoration of Director’s Cut ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** An enduring masterpiece of cinema starring Oliver Reed and Vanessa Redgrave, KEN RUSSELL’S THE DEVILS is a prescient epic of obsession and corruption – and a defining work of art from seminal filmmaker Ken Russell.…
- 4p PERDITA DURANGO (dir. Álex de la Iglesia, 1997, 129m, DCP) — Los Feliz Theatre · Q&A with author and screenwriter Barry Gifford ‘Barry Gifford: An American Cinematheque Tribute’ 4K Restoration by Severin Films ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** Unpredictable and quite special, this off-the-chain semi-sequel to WILD AT HEART stars Rosie Perez, Javier Bardem and James Gandolfini in the wildest movie of any of their respective careers. Directed by Spanish…
- 6p–10p 50/50 HORROR — Brain Dead Studios October 18 · 6pm–10pm at Brain Dead Studios. 50/50 Horror is a one-night international short film festival dedicated to platforming and connecting the next generation of horror talent. Past editions have brought together filmmakers and…
- 6:30p The Masque of the Red Death / House of Usher The Masque of the Red Death (dir. Roger Corman, 1964, 89m, 35mm) + House of Usher (dir. Roger Corman, 1960, 79m, 35mm) — New Beverly Cinema
- 7p The Depths / Touching the Skin of Eeriness The Depths (2010, 121m, Digital, Color, ko) + Touching the Skin of Eeriness (2013, 54m, Digital, Color, ja) — Hammer Museum *Presented by the UCLA Film & Television Archive and the Yanai Initiative* The most unexpected work in Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s early oeuvre, *The Depths* is a queer thriller that circles around the tenuous relationship between an artist and…
- 7p ROY'S WORLD: BARRY GIFFORD'S CHICAGO “My Last Martini,” (dir. Rob Christopher, 2025, 14m, DCP) + ROY’S WORLD: BARRY GIFFORD’S CHICAGO, (dir. Rob Christopher, 2020, 75m, DCP) — Los Feliz Theatre · Q&A with filmmaker and screenwriter Rob Christopher, screenwriter Barry Gifford and producer John Otterbacher There will be a screening of filmmaker Rob Christopher’s 2025 short, “My Last Martini,” before the film. ‘Barry Gifford: An American Cinematheque Tribute’ ### **ABOUT THE FILMS:** **“My Last Martini,” 2025, Dir. Rob Christopher, 14 Mins, USA** One evening at an elegant cocktail lounge, a frustrated writer is joined by a mysterious woman who drifts over from the next booth, looking for a good…
- 7p Young Frankenstein (dir. Mel Brooks, 1974, 106m) — Old Town Music Hall 1974 • Introduction by Film Archivist Stan Taffel • Filmmaker Mel Brooks delivers a loving, laugh-out-loud tribute to classic horror in one of the funniest comedies of all time. Shot in gorgeous black-and-white with vintage-style sets,…
- 7p The Exorcist on 35mm (dir. William Friedkin, 1973, 132m, 35mm Film) — Vidiots **Screenwriter**: William Peter Blatty **Producer**: William Peter Blatty Grab your crucifix and hold your loved ones close as Vidiots delves into the depths of demonic horror on glorious celluloid! Linda Blair shot her way into the stuff…
- 7p Ken Russell's The Devils 35mm — Vista Theatre
- 7:30p Wicker (dir. Alex Huston Fischer & Eleanor Wilson, 2026, 105m, Digital) — Vidiots **Screenwriters**: Alex Huston Fischer, Eleanor Wilson **KCRW**, **Vidiots**, and **Black Bear Pictures** invite you to a special advance screening of ***Wicker*** followed by a conversation with directors **Alex Huston Fischer** and…
- 8p Angel's Body Temperature (2001) pres. by One Institute Angel's Body Temperature (dir. Akihiro Suzuki, 2001, 82m, digital projection) — WHAMMY! ## Part of the 2026 Circa: Queer Histories Festival, presented by One Institute. Angel's Body Temperature (天使の体温, 2001) opens on Aketo, a 20-year-old Tokyo college student with a lover, Hiroshi, who lives in Kyoto. They ache. They wander.…
- 10p BEGOTTEN (dir. E. Elias Merhige, 1989, 72m, DCP) — Los Feliz Theatre · Limited Engagement New 4K Restoration Official Beyond Fest 2026 Selection Restoration personally supervised by filmmaker E. Elias Merhige. Restored from the original 16mm negative and optical soundtrack. It was scanned and restored in 4K, and final grading was done at filmscan & more in Munich, Germany. ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** BEGOTTEN has no characters in the ordinary sense. Its final credits name three principal figures: God Killing Himself. Mother Earth. Son of Earth — Flesh on Bone The entire film is what those names do to each other…
- 10:15p Ken Russell's The Devils 35mm — Vista Theatre
Mon Oct 19
- 1p–2:34p The Lady Eve (dir. Preston Sturges, 1941, 94m) — Egyptian Theatre A trio of classy card sharks targets the socially awkward heir to brewery millions for his money, until one of them falls in love with him.
- 2:30p The Seven Year Itch (dir. Billy Wilder, 1955, 105m) — Academy Museum
- 2:30p Ken Russell's The Devils 35mm — Vista Theatre
- 4p–5:29p Lady Macbeth (dir. William Oldroyd, 2017, 89m) — Egyptian Theatre Rural England, 1865. Katherine (Florence Pugh) is stifled by her loveless marriage to a bitter man twice her age, and his cold, unforgiving family. When she embarks on a passionate affair with a young worker on her husband’s estate, a…
- 6:15p Ken Russell's The Devils 35mm — Vista Theatre
- 7p–8:34p The Lady Eve (dir. Preston Sturges, 1941, 94m) — Egyptian Theatre A trio of classy card sharks targets the socially awkward heir to brewery millions for his money, until one of them falls in love with him.
- 7p Cinematic Void Presents DR. BUTCHER, MD (dir. Marino Girolami, 1980, 84m, 35mm) — Los Feliz Theatre · ‘Cinematic Void’ ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** DR. BUTCHER, M.D. sparked riots on 42nd Street, spawned a generation of VHS gorehounds and forever set an insane standard for Italian mad doctor/zombie/cannibal carnage worldwide. Ian McCulloch (ZOMBIE) and…
- 7:30p In the Mouth of Madness in 4K (dir. John Carpenter, 1995, 95m) — Academy Museum
- 7:30p KEN RUSSELL'S THE DEVILS (dir. Ken Russell, 1971, 114m, 35mm) — Aero Theatre · New 4K Restoration of Director’s Cut ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** An enduring masterpiece of cinema starring Oliver Reed and Vanessa Redgrave, KEN RUSSELL’S THE DEVILS is a prescient epic of obsession and corruption – and a defining work of art from seminal filmmaker Ken Russell.…
- 7:30p Hereditary (dir. Ari Aster, 2018, 128m, DCP) — Brain Dead Studios Following the death of the Leigh family matriarch, Annie and her children uncover disturbing secrets about their heritage. Their daily lives are not only impacted, but they also become entangled in a chilling fate from which they cannot…
- 7:30p Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma (dir. Jane Schoenbrun, 2026, 112m, 35mm) — New Beverly Cinema
- 8p–10:30p Channel Surfing: 3D Short Films Curated by Blake Williams — 2220 Arts + Archives
- 9:30p–10:59p Lady Macbeth (dir. William Oldroyd, 2017, 89m) — Egyptian Theatre Rural England, 1865. Katherine (Florence Pugh) is stifled by her loveless marriage to a bitter man twice her age, and his cold, unforgiving family. When she embarks on a passionate affair with a young worker on her husband’s estate, a…
- 9:30p Ken Russell's The Devils 35mm — Vista Theatre
Tue Oct 20
- 12:30p–2:35p A Face in the Crowd (dir. Elia Kazan, 1957, 125m) — Egyptian Theatre An Arkansas drifter becomes an overnight media sensation. As he becomes drunk with fame and power, will he ever be exposed as the fraud he has become?
- 2p The Leech Woman — Vista Theatre
- 2:30p Ken Russell's The Devils 35mm — Vista Theatre
- 3:30p–5:24p Klute (dir. Alan J. Pakula, 1971, 114m) — Egyptian Theatre A small-town detective searching for a missing man has only one lead: a connection with a New York prostitute.
- 6:15p Ken Russell's The Devils 35mm — Vista Theatre
- 7p A NIGHT AT THE OPERA (dir. Sam Wood / Edmund Goulding, 1935, 96m, 35mm) — Los Feliz Theatre · ‘Programmed by Mel Brooks: 100 Years at the Movies’ ### ABOUT THE FILM: The Marx Brothers take on high society and the opera world to bring two lovers together. A sly business manager and two wacky friends of two opera singers help them achieve success while humiliating their stuffy and…
- 7p Whispers (94m) — Now Instant Image Hall
- 7p The History of Concrete (dir. John Wilson, 2026, 101m, Digital) — Vidiots **Screenwriter**: John Wilson **Producers**: John Wilson, Clark Filio, Shirel Kozak, Allie Viti One part documentary, one part camcorder video essay, and one part the driest yet funniest of comedies, John Wilson extends his unique…
- 7:30p KEN RUSSELL'S THE DEVILS (dir. Ken Russell, 1971, 114m, 35mm) — Aero Theatre · New 4K Restoration of Director’s Cut ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** An enduring masterpiece of cinema starring Oliver Reed and Vanessa Redgrave, KEN RUSSELL’S THE DEVILS is a prescient epic of obsession and corruption – and a defining work of art from seminal filmmaker Ken Russell.…
- 7:30p–8:48p Mala Noche (dir. Gus Van Sant, 1988, 78m) — Egyptian Theatre With its low budget and lush black-and-white imagery, Gus Van Sant's debut feature Mala Noche heralded an idiosyncratic, provocative new voice in American independent film. Set in Van Sant's hometown of Portland, Oregon, the film evokes a…
- 7:30p Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma (dir. Jane Schoenbrun, 2026, 112m, 35mm) — New Beverly Cinema
- 7:30p–9p MESSIAH OF EVIL (1973) — A Hypnotic, Vibe-Drenched Cult Classic — Philosophical Research Society Art cinema meets eerie horror in this hypnotic ’70s cult classic—a somnambulant fever dream of seaside desolation and gathering dread.
- 7:30p Death Becomes Her + Vidiots Halloween Party (dir. Robert Zemeckis, 1992, 104m, Digital) — Vidiots **Screenwriters**: Martin Donovan, David Koepp **Producers**: Robert Zemeckis, Steve Starkey Bring your best frenemies and get ready for Vidiots epic annual Halloween Shindig! We’ll be kicking off the night with extra spooky tunes and…
- 7:30p Nashville (dir. Robert Altman, 1975, 160m, Digital) — Vidiots **Screenwriter**: Joan Tewkesbury **Producer**: Robert Altman Part political thriller, part comedy, part musical, part whirling dervish, this kaleidoscopic symphony of celluloid could only be conducted by the maestro himself, Robert…
- 8p Monday/Wednesday/Friday Club, pres. by TAPE & XFR Collective Monday/Wednesday/Friday Club — WHAMMY! Over its history, the NYC-based non-profit a/v preservation group XFR Collective ([https://xfrcollective.org/](https://xfrcollective.org/)) has undertaken many projects, but none as ambitious as Alan W. Moore’s collection of nearly 900…
- 9:30p Ken Russell's The Devils 35mm — Vista Theatre
- 10p NIGHTMARE ALLEY (dir. Edmund Goulding, 1947, 110m, DCP) — Los Feliz Theatre · ‘You Can’t Stream That On Television’ ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** The rise and fall of Stanton Carlisle, a mentalist whose lies and deceit prove to be his downfall. FORMAT: DCP DISTRIBUTOR: Disney COUNTRY: USA
Wed Oct 21
- 1p–3:20p Maurice (dir. James Ivory, 1987, 140m) — Egyptian Theatre Set against the stifling conformity of pre-World War I English society, E.M. Forster's Maurice is a story of coming to terms with one's sexuality and identity in the face of disapproval and misunderstanding. Maurice Hall (James Wilby) and…
- 2p Hocus Pocus/The Haunted Mansion (2003) — Vista Theatre
- 2:30p The Seven Year Itch (dir. Billy Wilder, 1955, 105m) — Academy Museum
- 2:30p Ken Russell's The Devils 35mm — Vista Theatre
- 4:15p–6:03p Querelle (dir. Rainer Werner Fassbinder, 1982, 108m) — Egyptian Theatre Director Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s final film is a deliriously stylized tale of hothouse lust and simmering violence. Set amid an expressionistic soundstage vision of a French sea port, this daring adaptation of a novel by Jean Genet…
- 6p–9p BYOP: Bring Your Own Pen Drink & Draw! — Stories Books & Cafe Free. Bad artist welcome Hosted by an art group based in Echo Park
- 6:15p Ken Russell's The Devils 35mm — Vista Theatre
- 7p–9:20p Maurice (dir. James Ivory, 1987, 140m) — Egyptian Theatre Set against the stifling conformity of pre-World War I English society, E.M. Forster's Maurice is a story of coming to terms with one's sexuality and identity in the face of disapproval and misunderstanding. Maurice Hall (James Wilby) and…
- 7p–9p Amy Winehouse, The Raincoats, Deerhunter, Belle and Sebastian Doc Screening — Heavy Manners Library A screening of four short documentary films about Amy Winehouse, The Raincoats, Deerhunter, and Belle and Sebastian
- 7:30p An Evening of Short Films by Women Directors — Academy Museum
- 7:30p KEN RUSSELL'S THE DEVILS (dir. Ken Russell, 1971, 114m, 35mm) — Aero Theatre · New 4K Restoration of Director’s Cut ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** An enduring masterpiece of cinema starring Oliver Reed and Vanessa Redgrave, KEN RUSSELL’S THE DEVILS is a prescient epic of obsession and corruption – and a defining work of art from seminal filmmaker Ken Russell.…
- 7:30p Heaven Is Still Far Away / I Love Thee for Good Heaven Is Still Far Away (2016, 38m, Digital, Color) + I Love Thee for Good (2009, 58m, Digital, Color) — Hammer Museum *Presented by the UCLA Film & Television Archive and the Yanai Initiative* Ever a student of film theory, Ryusuke Hamaguchi credits his graduate work with Kiyoshi Kurosawa for challenging him to grapple with the essential contradiction of…
- 7:30p Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma (dir. Jane Schoenbrun, 2026, 112m, 35mm) — New Beverly Cinema
- 7:30p Bones on 35mm (dir. Ernest R. Dickerson, 2001, 96m, 35mm Film) — Vidiots **Screenwriters**: Adam Simon, Tim Metcalfe **Producers**: Rupert Harvey, Peter Heller, Lloyd Segan Vidiots is *dying* to welcome back legendary director **Ernest R. Dickerson** for a special screening of his cult classic horror starring…
- 8p BIO ZOMBIE (1998), pres. by Hollywood Entertainment Bio Zombie (dir. Wilson Yip, 1998, 94m, digital projection) — WHAMMY! Invincible and Bee are low level criminals who spend their days selling bootleg VCDs (precursors to DVDs that were popular in Asia) at the mall. Their boss sends them on a routine job during which they accidentally kill a pedestrian. To…
- 8:30p–10p PRIVATE RSVP for TINKERDEE TICKET HOLDERS! Jim Henson's THE STORYTELLER — Philosophical Research Society For ticket holders for preceding Henson event only! A free-with-RSVP screening of 3 eps of Henson's fairy & folk tale television series!
- 9:30p Ken Russell's The Devils 35mm — Vista Theatre
- 10p JIGOKU (dir. Nobuo Nakagawa, 1960, 101m, DCP) — Los Feliz Theatre · Limited Engagement New 4K Restoration ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** Shocking, outrageous and poetic, *JIGOKU* (HELL, a.k.a. *THE SINNERS OF HELL*) is the most innovative creation from Nobuo Nakagawa, the father of the Japanese horror film. After a young theology student flees a…
- 10:15p Querelle (dir. Rainer Werner Fassbinder, 1982, 108m) — Egyptian Theatre Director Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s final film is a deliriously stylized tale of hothouse lust and simmering violence. Set amid an expressionistic soundstage vision of a French sea port, this daring adaptation of a novel by Jean Genet…
Thu Oct 22
- 1:30p–3:16p Stella Dallas (dir. King Vidor, 1937, 106m) — Egyptian Theatre When Stella Martin (Barbara Stanwyck), a working class woman, meets and marries the wealthy Stephen Dallas (John Boles), they quickly have a daughter named Laurel (Anne Shirley). Stella and Stephen struggle to stay happy as their class…
- 2:30p Ken Russell's The Devils 35mm — Vista Theatre
- 4:15p–6:03p Under the Skin (dir. Jonathan Glazer, 2013, 108m) — Egyptian Theatre Scarlett Johansson plays an alien who takes human form to prey on men—but ends up finding something like humanity within herself—in this bleak and startling thriller directed by Jonathan Glazer (Sexy Beast, Birth). With its powerful…
- 6:15p Ken Russell's The Devils 35mm — Vista Theatre
- 7p DOLEMITE IS MY NAME (dir. Craig Brewer, 2019, 118m, DCP) — Los Feliz Theatre · ‘Programmed by Mel Brooks: 100 Years at the Movies’ ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** In 1970s LA, struggling comedian Rudy Ray Moore (Eddie Murphy) hits it big with his raunchy alter ego, Dolemite, then risks it all to take his act to the big screen. FORMAT: DCP DISTRIBUTOR: Netflix COUNTRY: USA
- 7p Do You Love Me (75m) — Now Instant Image Hall
- 7p The Oldest Person in the World (dir. Sam Green, 2026, 87m, Digital) — Vidiots **Producers**: Alison Byrne Fields, Josh Penn With director **Sam Green** in conversation with **Dominic Willsdon**, Executive Director of IDA after the October 22nd screening! Join us in the microcinema for an-all-too-human triumph of…
- 7:30p Dark Star with Captain Voyeur Captain Voyeur (dir. John Carpenter, 1969, 7m) + Dark Star (dir. John Carpenter, 1974, 83m) — Academy Museum
- 7:30p KEN RUSSELL'S THE DEVILS (dir. Ken Russell, 1971, 114m, 35mm) — Aero Theatre · New 4K Restoration of Director’s Cut ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** An enduring masterpiece of cinema starring Oliver Reed and Vanessa Redgrave, KEN RUSSELL’S THE DEVILS is a prescient epic of obsession and corruption – and a defining work of art from seminal filmmaker Ken Russell.…
- 7:30p Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma (dir. Jane Schoenbrun, 2026, 112m, 35mm) — New Beverly Cinema
- 7:30p Death Becomes Her + Vidiots Halloween Party (dir. Robert Zemeckis, 1992, 104m, Digital) — Vidiots **Screenwriters**: Martin Donovan, David Koepp **Producers**: Robert Zemeckis, Steve Starkey Bring your best frenemies and get ready for Vidiots epic annual Halloween Shindig! We’ll be kicking off the night with extra spooky tunes from…
- 8p Dracula's Daughter/Frankenstein's Daughter — Vista Theatre
- 8p THE HOUSE WITH ARCHED WINDOWS (2000), pres. by TAPE The House with Arched Windows (dir. Fabio Zuliani, 2000, 72m, digital projection) — WHAMMY! A couple ends up renting a haunted house in this eerie throwback to the classics of Italian horror cinema. Shot on consumer-grade digital video on the streets of Turin, director Fabio Zuliani's second feature has rarely, if ever, been…
- 9:30p Ken Russell's The Devils 35mm — Vista Theatre
- 10p BEGOTTEN (dir. E. Elias Merhige, 1989, 72m, DCP) — Los Feliz Theatre · Limited Engagement New 4K Restoration Official Beyond Fest 2026 Selection Restoration personally supervised by filmmaker E. Elias Merhige. Restored from the original 16mm negative and optical soundtrack. It was scanned and restored in 4K, and final grading was done at filmscan & more in Munich, Germany. ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** BEGOTTEN has no characters in the ordinary sense. Its final credits name three principal figures: God Killing Himself. Mother Earth. Son of Earth — Flesh on Bone The entire film is what those names do to each other…
Fri Oct 23
- 1p DRACULA (dir. Tod Browning, 1931, 85m, 35mm) — Los Feliz Theatre · Get your ticket for just $7.65 at the box office! ‘Film by the Foot’ ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** Towering ominously among the shadows of the Carpathian Mountains, Castle Dracula strikes fear in the hearts of the Transylvanian villagers below. After a naïve real estate agent succumbs to the will of Count Dracula…
- 2p Aliens (dir. James Cameron, 1986, 137m, 35mm) — New Beverly Cinema
- 2:30p The Seven Year Itch (dir. Billy Wilder, 1955, 105m) — Academy Museum
- 4p WINGS (dir. William A. Wellman, 1927, 139m, DCP) — Los Feliz Theatre · ‘The Original It Girl: Four Starring Clara Bow’ ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** Decades before TOP GUN, there was WINGS, establishing atrial battle sequences that still rank among the best in motion picture history. Meticulously restored and featuring a dynamic soundtrack based on the original…
- 4:30p The Oldest Person in the World (dir. Sam Green, 2026, 87m, Digital) — Vidiots **Producers**: Alison Byrne Fields, Josh Penn With director **Sam Green** in conversation with **Dominic Willsdon**, Executive Director of IDA after the October 22nd screening! Join us in the microcinema for an-all-too-human triumph of…
- 6p Freaked (dir. Alex Winter & Tom Stern, 1993, 81m, 35mm) — Brain Dead Studios Selected by Sammy Harkham: “A movie to see if you love drugs or have a large collection of mad magazines or listen to 90s hard rock or jack off to Basil Wolverton drawings or jack off to Gumby jacking off or laugh at Will Elder’s chicken…
- 7p The George Stevens Lecture on Directing presents Giant in 4K (dir. George Stevens, 1956, 198m) — Academy Museum
- 7p Ever Present: NOVA ’78 — with Julia Heyward and Aaron Brookner — Getty Center Join us for a special screening of the 2025 documentary *Nova ’78*, that chronicles the 1978 Nova Convention centered on William S. Burroughs and New York’s downtown avant-garde. After the screening, artist Julia Heyward performs her…
- 7p CLOSURE (dir. Michał Marczak, 2026, 105m, DCP) — Los Feliz Theatre · Q&A with filmmaker Michał Marczak Advance Screening ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** *In Polish with English subtitles.* After his teenage son, Chris, is last seen by a surveillance camera on a bridge over Warsaw’s turbulent Vistula River, Daniel embarks on an all-consuming search. Armed with…
- 7p A Nightmare on Elm Street (dir. Wes Craven, 1984, 91m, Digital) — Vidiots **Screenwriter**: Wes Craven **Producer**: Robert Shaye *One, two… Freddy’s coming for you!* The teenagers on Elm Street are having a hard time sleeping – some creep with knives for fingers keeps terrorizing them in their dreams. When her…
- 7p Once Upon a Time in... Hollywood (70mm) — Vista Theatre
- 7:20p Colony (dir. Yeon Sang-ho, 2026, 123m, Digital) — Vidiots **Screenwriters**: Yeon Sang-ho, Choe Gyu-seok **Producers**: Hailey Yoomin Yang, Sung Joon-ho Our microcinema is going to the undead with horror master Yeon Sang-ho’s (*Train to Busan*) new Korean zombie thriller starring Gianna Jun and…
- 7:30p Vampires in 4K with Memoirs of an Invisible Man in 35mm Vampires (dir. John Carpenter, 1998, 107m) + Memoirs of an Invisible Man (dir. John Carpenter, 1992, 99m) — Academy Museum
- 7:30p Her Wedding Night (1930, 75m, 35mm, B&W) — Hammer Museum *Presented by the UCLA Film & Television Archive, the Hugh M. Hefner Classic American Film Program and the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles* “I’ve had enough trouble with men without marrying any!” declares Clara Bow (whose own hectic love…
- 7:30p Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma (dir. Jane Schoenbrun, 2026, 112m, 35mm) — New Beverly Cinema
- 7:30p–9p NEXT OF KIN (1982)—A Slow Burn Pressure Cooker Ozploitation Horror Classic! — Philosophical Research Society Experience one of Australian horror’s great underknown classics —an eerie, dreamlike slow burn mystery that builds to an explosive finale!
- 8p A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (dir. Chuck Russell, 1987, 96m, DCP) — Brain Dead Studios A psychiatrist, familiar with the knife-wielding dream demon Freddy Krueger, helps teens at a mental hospital battle the killer who is invading their dreams.
- 8p The Frighteners — Vista Theatre
- 8p BLOOD BARN (2025) w/ filmmakers in person! Blood Barn (dir. Gabriel Bernini, 2025, 74m, digital projection) — WHAMMY! ## Gold Standard Productions presents a Halloween season screening of their debut feature horror film BLOOD BARN, released this year as a Screambox Exclusive. Cast and creators in person! In the summer of 85', Josie, a camp counselor,…
- 9:45p Mimic (dir. Guillermo del Toro, 1997, 105m, Digital) — Vidiots **Screenwriter**: Matthew Robbins, Guillermo del Toro **Producers**: Ole Bornedal, B.J. Rack Don’t bug out – we’ve got the creature feature your Friday night has been missing – a Guillermo del Toro giant mutant cockroach movie starring…
- 10p A SERBIAN FILM (dir. Srdjan Spasojevic, 2010, 104m, 35mm) — Los Feliz Theatre · No one under 18 admitted ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** *In Serbian with English subtitles.* Milos, a retired porn star, leads a normal family life with his wife Maria and six-year old son Petar in tumultuous Serbia, trying to make ends meet. A sudden call from his…
- 10:15p Ju-on: The Grudge (dir. Takashi Shimizu, 2002, 92m, DCP) — Brain Dead Studios Riding the J-horror wave spawned by RINGU and AUDITION, JU-ON: THE GRUDGE is one of the key 2000s films from Japan that redefined horror’s cultural landscape. A social worker visits an elderly woman at her house. The woman appears deeply…
- 10:15p The History of Concrete (dir. John Wilson, 2026, 101m, Digital) — Vidiots **Screenwriter**: John Wilson **Producers**: John Wilson, Clark Filio, Shirel Kozak, Allie Viti One part documentary, one part camcorder video essay, and one part the driest yet funniest of comedies, John Wilson extends his unique…
- 11:30p Creepshow — Vista Theatre
- 11:59p From Dusk Till Dawn (dir. Robert Rodriguez, 1996, 108m, 35mm) — New Beverly Cinema
Sat Oct 24
- 10a Rodan — Vista Theatre
- 11a Hotel Transylvania (dir. Genndy Tartakovsky, 2012, 91m) — Academy Museum
- 1p–4p LA Filmforum: The Festival of (In)appropriation #14 — 2220 Arts + Archives
- 1p BROADWAY MELODY OF 1940 (dir. Norman Taurog, 1940, 102m, 35mm) — Los Feliz Theatre · ‘Programmed by Mel Brooks: 100 Years at the Movies’ ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** Fred Astaire, Eleanor Powell and George Murphy sing and dance to the music of Cole Porter in this musical spectacular about the problems that arise when the wrong partner of a ballroom dance team lands a starring…
- 1:15p Hotel Transylvania (dir. Genndy Tartakovsky, 2012, 91m, Digital) — Vidiots **Screenwriters**: Peter Baynham, Robert Smigel **Producer**: Michelle Murdocca Pack a bag, grab the family, and head to Vidiots for the vacation of your deathtime! Welcome to *Hotel Transylvania*, Dracula’s lavish five-stake resort, where…
- 1:30p Monster House (dir. Gil Kenan, 2006, 91m, DCP) — Brain Dead Studios Monsters under the bed are scary enough, but what happens when an entire house is out to get you? Three teens aim to find out when they go up against a decrepit neighboring home and unlock its frightening secrets.
- 2p The Cat and the Canary (dir. Elliott Nugent, 1939, 74m, 1939) — New Beverly Cinema
- 2:30p Blade in 4K (dir. Stephen Norrington, 1998, 120m) — Academy Museum
- 2:30p The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (dir. Robert Wiene, 1920, 77m) — Old Town Music Hall 1920 - Silent • Live Accompaniment by Randy Woltz on the Mighty Wurlitzer • Introduction by Film Historian Randy Haberkamp • This is one of the cornerstones of horror and one of the most striking example of German Expressionism. If you’re…
- 4p The Craft (dir. Andrew Fleming, 1996, 101m, 35mm) — Brain Dead Studios “We are the freaks.” Black lipstick, Wicca, and Catholic school angst — THE CRAFT is CARRIE by way of CLUELESS. When troubled teen Sarah (Robin Tunney, EMPIRE RECORDS) transfers to a new high school in LA, she is quickly befriended by a…
- 4p THE BLACK CAULDRON (dir. Richard Rich, Ted Berman, 1985, 82m, 35mm) — Los Feliz Theatre · ‘The Fun-Sized, Family-Friendly, Faintly Frightening Films’ ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** Fantasy, magic and fun are all brewed together in this legendary adventure. Whoever releases the mysterious Black Cauldron’s power will be invincible. The fearsome Horned King will do anything to possess it, but he…
- 4p The Nightmare Before Christmas (dir. Henry Selick, 1993, 76m, Digital) — Vidiots **Screenwriters**: Michael McDowell, Caroline Thompson **Producers**: Tim Burton, Denise Di Novi, Kathleen Gavin Get in the spooky spirit with a trip to the delightful nightmare world of Halloween Town with Jack Skellington and his…
- 5:30p The Oldest Person in the World (dir. Sam Green, 2026, 87m, Digital) — Vidiots **Producers**: Alison Byrne Fields, Josh Penn With director **Sam Green** in conversation with **Dominic Willsdon**, Executive Director of IDA after the October 22nd screening! Join us in the microcinema for an-all-too-human triumph of…
- 6:30p Death Becomes Her (dir. Robert Zemeckis, 1992, 104m, DCP) — Brain Dead Studios Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn are bitter rivals in an all out bitch-fest war. The elixir of youth won’t stand in either of their ways to beat each other, and Bruce Willis gets dragged along as a poor schmuck witness to it all, to boot.
- 6:30p The Shining on 35mm (dir. Stanley Kubrick, 1980, 144m, 35mm Film) — Vidiots **Screenwriters**: Stanley Kubrick, Diane Johnson **Producers**: Stanley Kubrick, Robert Fryer This Stephen King adaptation crawls with atmospheric dread from the opening scene to the closing credits, inhabiting a special place in the…
- 7p 21st Annual Horrorthon — Aero Theatre · 21st Annual Horrorthon Hosted by Corn Gorn, the Living God! ### **ABOUT THE FILMS:** Films coming soon.
- 7p–9p Loose Frames Rattled Fabrications: Animated Shorts Screening (10/24) — Heavy Manners Library An animation screening hosted by Loose Frames featuring animations summited by the community
- 7p PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE (dir. Brian De Palma, 1974, 92m, DCP) — Los Feliz Theatre · ‘Watch Local: The Greystone Mansion’ ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** A disfigured composer sells his soul for the woman he loves so that she will perform his music. However, an evil record tycoon betrays him and steals his music. FORMAT: DCP DISTRIBUTOR: Disney COUNTRY: USA
- 7p Poltergeist (dir. Tobe Hooper, 1982, 114m) — Old Town Music Hall 1982 • Introduced by "Horror Nerd" comedian Samantha Hale • A comfortable suburban home, a close-knit family, and then absolute supernatural mayhem: Poltergeist knows exactly how to hook an audience. Once the little girl says “They’re…
- 7p Once Upon a Time in... Hollywood (70mm) — Vista Theatre
- 7:30p Horror of Dracula in 4K (dir. Terence Fisher, 1958, 82m) — Academy Museum
- 7:30p The Battle of Algiers — 60th Anniversary The Battle of Algiers (1966, 122m, Digital, B&W) — Hammer Museum 60 years after its first screening in Algiers, *The Battle of Algiers* has lost none of its political punch. Premiering internationally at the 1966 Venice Film Festival, where it won the Golden Lion, the film was celebrated for the…
- 7:30p Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma (dir. Jane Schoenbrun, 2026, 112m, 35mm) — New Beverly Cinema
- 7:30p–9:30p STRANGE JOURNEY: THE STORY OF ROCKY HORROR! + Q&A w/ Dir. Linus O'Brien! — Philosophical Research Society Director Linus O’Brien in person, presenting the electrifying doc on his father’s delicious, definitive cult classic creation—ROCKY HORROR!
- 8p Colony (dir. Yeon Sang-ho, 2026, 123m, Digital) — Vidiots **Screenwriters**: Yeon Sang-ho, Choe Gyu-seok **Producers**: Hailey Yoomin Yang, Sung Joon-ho Our microcinema is going to the undead with horror master Yeon Sang-ho’s (*Train to Busan*) new Korean zombie thriller starring Gianna Jun and…
- 8p V/H/S/Mixtape — Vista Theatre
- 8p NUMBSKULL REVOLUTION (2026) + Zoom Q&A w/ dir. Jon Moritsugu! Numbskull Revolution (dir. Jon Moritsugu, 2026, 95m, digital projection) — WHAMMY! ## A Punk Rock Blade Runner for Artists!!! ***Numbskull Revolution*** took nine long years to complete and witnessed the end of the 29-year marriage and creative partnership of Moritsugu and Davis. This grand finale is their most epic and…
- 9p Rosemary’s Baby (dir. Roman Polanski, 1968, 138m, DCP) — Brain Dead Studios A young couple, Rosemary and Guy, moves into an infamous New York apartment building, known by frightening legends and mysterious events, with the purpose of starting a family.
- 9:45p Def by Temptation (dir. James Bond III, 1990, 95m, Digital) — Vidiots **Screenwriter/ Producer**: James Bond III One of the best films to be released on Troma’s label, James Bond III’s *Def by Temptation* is a smart, slick, and stylish tale of faith, temptation, and demons! Joel grew up in the church but has…
- 10p "Venus on the Half-Shell" / THE BEAST “Venus on the Half-Shell,” (dir. Walerian Borowczyk, 1975, 5m, 35mm) + THE BEAST, (dir. Walerian Borowczyk, 1975, 108m, DCP) — Los Feliz Theatre · ‘The Immoral Tales of Walerian Borowczyk’ Co-presented with the Polish Cultural Institute New York ### **ABOUT THE FILMS:** **“Venus on the Half-Shell,” 1975, Dir. Walerian Borowczyk, 5 Mins, Tamasa Distribution, France** *In French with English subtitles.* Featuring Bona Tibertelli De Pisis’s excellent erotic graphic works – wife of…
- 11:30p Creepshow — Vista Theatre
- 11:59p Maniac Cop 2 (dir. William Lustig, 1990, 88m, 35mm) — New Beverly Cinema
Sun Oct 25
- 11a Día de los Muertos Celebration (120m) — Vidiots Vidiots invites you to join us for our third annual **Día de los Muertos Celebration – **a special community event in remembrance of our loved ones. Join us in the MUBI microcinema for face-painting and arts and crafts for all ages. Plus…
- 1p Avital Ash Presents THE ARTIST (dir. Michel Hazanavicius, 2011, 103m, 35mm) — Los Feliz Theatre · Introduction by performer Avital Ash ‘Sunday Print Edition’ ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** George Valentin is a silent movie superstar. The advent of the talkies will sound the death knell for his career and see him fall into oblivion. For young extra Peppy Miller, it seems the sky’s the limit – major…
- 1p Coco en Español (dir. Lee Unkrich, 2017, 105m, Digital) — Vidiots **Screenwriters**: Adrian Molina, Matthew Aldrich **Producer**: Darla K. Anderson Join Vidiots as we celebrate **Día de Los Muertos** with the stunning and beloved Pixar film *Coco*. Miguel is a boy who dreams of musical stardom despite…
- 2p Men in Black in 35mm (dir. Barry Sonnenfeld, 1997, 98m) — Academy Museum
- 2p The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (dir. Robert Wiene, 1920, 75m, 35mm) — New Beverly Cinema
- 2:30p Bride of Frankenstein (dir. James Whale, 1935, 75m) — Old Town Music Hall 1935 • Introduction by Author Julian David Stone • This is one of the rare sequels people argue is even better than the original. It’s funny in an odd, dark way, it moves fast, and it has real emotion under the horror. Elsa Lanchester’s…
- 4p To All the Books (dir. Josh Malerman, 2026, 91m, DCP) — Brain Dead Studios Filmmaker/author/musician Josh Malerman has done it all. He’s a New York Times best-selling author. His books have been adapted into major films, including *Bird Box*, the most-watched movie on Netflix starring Sandra Bullock. He wrote the…
- 4p IT (dir. Clarance G. Badger, 1927, 82m, DCP) — Los Feliz Theatre · ‘The Original It Girl: Four Starring Clara Bow’ ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** When she first sets eyes on her new boss, the wealthy Cyrus Waltham Jr. (Antonio Moreno), department store clerk Betty Lou Spence (Clara Bow) is convinced he’s got “it,” an indefinable quality that makes one…
- 4p E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial on 35mm (dir. Steven Spielberg, 1982, 115m, 35mm Film) — Vidiots **Screenwriter**: Melissa Mathison **Producers**: Steven Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy Everyone’s favorite wig-wearing, Reese’s Pieces-eating alien is back on our big screen! An all-time classic, Steven Spielberg’s moving and magical tale…
- 4p A Secret WINGS HAUSER Horror Movie, pres. by High Tower Video A Secret WINGS HAUSER Horror Movie — WHAMMY! Once again it's WINGS NIGHT at Whammy! Join us for a secret spooky screening featuring our number one special boy Wings Hauser, presented by High Tower Video. We can't tell you what it is, but if you're like us and love the incomparable…
- 4:30p Colony (dir. Yeon Sang-ho, 2026, 123m, Digital) — Vidiots **Screenwriters**: Yeon Sang-ho, Choe Gyu-seok **Producers**: Hailey Yoomin Yang, Sung Joon-ho Our microcinema is going to the undead with horror master Yeon Sang-ho’s (*Train to Busan*) new Korean zombie thriller starring Gianna Jun and…
- 6:30p Christine (dir. John Carpenter, 1983, 110m) — Academy Museum
- 6:30p American Theater (dir. Dylan Frederick & Nicholas Clark, 2025, 83m, DCP) — Brain Dead Studios For fans of films like *American Movie *and *Dancin’ Outlaw*, a “canceled” theater director summons a troupe of conservative actors to an abandoned cabin in rural Georgia to plot revenge on the Atlanta theater community with a musical…
- 6:30p Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma (dir. Jane Schoenbrun, 2026, 112m, 35mm) — New Beverly Cinema
- 7p Intimacies (2012, 255m, Digital, Color, ja) — Hammer Museum *Presented by the UCLA Film & Television Archive and the Yanai Initiative* Born out of a workshop with acting students from the Tokyo film school ENBU, *Intimacies *itself follows a group of students rehearsing and then staging a play. At…
- 7p ROSEMARY'S BABY (dir. Roman Polanski, 1968, 137m, DCP) — Los Feliz Theatre · Introduction by author Sloan de Forest Book signing with Sloan de Forest for her book, The Essential Directors: The Art and Impact of Cinema’s Most Influential Filmmakers, prior to the screening at 6:30pm at Los Feliz 3, in partnership with Larry Edmunds Bookshop. ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** A young New York couple (Mia Farrow and John Cassavetes) moves into a new apartment building, where they’re quickly befriended by lovable Ruth Gordon and husband Sidney Blackmer. All is not as it seems, though, and…
- 7p Night of the Living Dead (dir. George A. Romero, 1968, 96m) — Old Town Music Hall 1968 • Introduction by Author Julian David Stone • This is the film that basically rewired zombie culture. One of the most famous bits of movie-business trivia is that it ended up in the public domain because of a release-time copyright…
- 7p The Exorcist on 35mm (dir. William Friedkin, 1973, 132m, 35mm Film) — Vidiots **Screenwriter**: William Peter Blatty **Producer**: William Peter Blatty Grab your crucifix and hold your loved ones close as Vidiots delves into the depths of demonic horror on glorious celluloid! Linda Blair shot her way into the stuff…
- 7p Once Upon a Time in... Hollywood (70mm) — Vista Theatre
- 7:30p Colony (dir. Yeon Sang-ho, 2026, 123m, Digital) — Vidiots **Screenwriters**: Yeon Sang-ho, Choe Gyu-seok **Producers**: Hailey Yoomin Yang, Sung Joon-ho Our microcinema is going to the undead with horror master Yeon Sang-ho’s (*Train to Busan*) new Korean zombie thriller starring Gianna Jun and…
- 8p A Secret WINGS HAUSER Horror Movie, pres. by High Tower Video (dir. ????????, 2026, digital projection) — WHAMMY! Once again it's WINGS NIGHT at Whammy! Join us for a secret spooky screening featuring our number one special boy Wings Hauser, presented by High Tower Video. We can't tell you what it is, but if you're like us and love the incomparable…
- 8p STUCK (2007), pres. by Hollywood Entertainment & A.S. Hamrah Stuck (dir. Stuart Gordon, 2007, 85m, digital projection) — WHAMMY! A.S. Hamrah and Hollywood Entertainment proudly present Stuart Gordon's final masterwork: *Stuck* featuring an exclusive pre-recorded virtual Q&A with star Mena Suvari and an in-person introduction by Gordon's daughter, Suzanna Gordon.…
- 9p Jump Scare (dir. Donnie Hobbie, 2026, 102m, DCP) — Brain Dead Studios The female metal band ‘JUMP SCARE’ retreat to a remote cabin to write their next album only to be terrorized by the family of cannibals next door. This phantasmagoric blend of genres, tones, and colors is equal parts cannibal movie,…
- 10p ARACHNOPHOBIA (dir. Frank Marshall, 1990, 109m, 35mm) — Los Feliz Theatre · ‘The Fun-Sized, Family-Friendly, Faintly Frightening Films’ ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** Everyone is afraid of something… for Dr. Ross Jennings (Jeff Daniels), his phobia is downright embarrassing. But when he moves his family to a small town, the one thing that bugs him most is now harming the…
Mon Oct 26
- 1p–3:13p Oasis (dir. Chang-dong Lee, 2002, 133m) — Egyptian Theatre Fresh out of prison, Hong Jong-du (Sul Kyung-gu) finds an unlikely soulmate in Gong-ju (Moon So-ri), the daughter of the victim of the hit-and-run accident for which he went to jail. Wheelchair-bound and suffering from severe cerebral…
- 4:15p–6:06p Green Fish (dir. Lee Chang-dong, 1997, 111m) — Egyptian Theatre Released from his mandatory military service, Makdong (Han Suk-gyu) returns to a hometown he no longer recognizes. After rescuing a beautiful young woman from harassment on a train, his life takes an unexpected turn when she unwittingly…
- 7p–9:13p Oasis (dir. Chang-dong Lee, 2002, 133m) — Egyptian Theatre Fresh out of prison, Hong Jong-du (Sul Kyung-gu) finds an unlikely soulmate in Gong-ju (Moon So-ri), the daughter of the victim of the hit-and-run accident for which he went to jail. Wheelchair-bound and suffering from severe cerebral…
- 7p Cinematic Void Presents EVILSPEAK (dir. Eric Weston, 1981, 93m, 35mm) — Los Feliz Theatre · Print courtesy of University of North Carolina School of the Arts ‘Cinematic Void’ ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** Clint Howard goes all in as a nebbish military school cadet who uses an Apple II with 4K of RAM, a skull-smashing broadsword and a horde of bloodthirsty devil pigs to exact revenge! Horror movies about teens with…
- 7p Colony (dir. Yeon Sang-ho, 2026, 123m, Digital) — Vidiots **Screenwriters**: Yeon Sang-ho, Choe Gyu-seok **Producers**: Hailey Yoomin Yang, Sung Joon-ho Our microcinema is going to the undead with horror master Yeon Sang-ho’s (*Train to Busan*) new Korean zombie thriller starring Gianna Jun and…
- 7p Once Upon a Time in... Hollywood (70mm) — Vista Theatre
- 7:30p They Live by Night in 35mm with Nathan Gelgud and A. S. Hamrah (dir. Nicholas Ray, 1948, 95m) — Academy Museum
- 7:30p Funeral Home / Blue Monkey Funeral Home (dir. William Fruet, 1980, 93m, 35mm) + Blue Monkey (dir. William Fruet, 1987, 96m, 35mm) — New Beverly Cinema
- 7:30p Insiang (dir. Lino Brocka, 1976, 95m, Digital) — Vidiots **Screenwriters**: Mario O’Hara, Lamberto E. Antonio **Vidiots, [The Cinegogue](https://thecinegogue.com), **and**[ A Bunch of Savages](https://www.abunchofsavages.com/about)** are thrilled to present an ultra-rare screening of Lino…
- 8p FRANKENSTEIN GENERAL HOSPITAL (1988), pres. by Hollywood Entertainment Frankenstein General Hospital (dir. Deborah Sahagun, 1988, 87m, digital projection) — WHAMMY! *Patients aren’t just dying to get in. They’re dying to get out.* Check in to *Frankenstein General Hospital* with Hollywood Entertainment for a very rare opportunity to see this charming and under-seen comedy! Dr. Bob Frankenstein (Mark…
- 9p The Crow (1994) (dir. Alex Proyas, 1994, 102m, DCP) — Brain Dead Studios Exactly one year after young rock guitarist Eric Draven and his fiancée are brutally killed by a ruthless gang of criminals, Draven—watched over by a hypnotic crow—returns from the grave to exact revenge.
- 10p KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE (dir. Stephen Chiodo, 1988, 88m, DCP) — Los Feliz Theatre · ‘The Fun-Sized, Family-Friendly, Faintly Frightening Films’ ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** Truly one-of-a-kind alien-invasion sci-fi featuring blood-drinking intergalactic clowns harvesting a small city of its plasma. FORMAT: DCP DISTRIBUTOR: Park Circus COUNTRY: USA
- 10:10p Green Fish (dir. Lee Chang-dong, 1997, 111m) — Egyptian Theatre Released from his mandatory military service, Makdong (Han Suk-gyu) returns to a hometown he no longer recognizes. After rescuing a beautiful young woman from harassment on a train, his life takes an unexpected turn when she unwittingly…
Tue Oct 27
- 2p Castle of The Living Dead — Vista Theatre
- 7p–8:59p Some Like It Hot (dir. Billy Wilder, 1959, 119m) — Egyptian Theatre Two down on their luck jazz musicians find themselves out of a job and on the run after the police raid the speakeasy they perform in and they inadvertently stumble upon a gang war. With no money and nowhere to hide, a gig with Sweet Sue…
- 7p WIF x AC Spooky Shorts Night — Los Feliz Theatre · Q&A with filmmakers Co-Presented by Women in Film ### **ABOUT THE EVENT:** Join the American Cinematheque and WIF for a specially curated night of spooky short films from women directors, as well as a Q&A with the filmmakers. ### **ABOUT THE FILMS:** **“Fry Day,” Dir. Laura Moss, 15 min**…
- 7p Once Upon a Time in... Hollywood (70mm) — Vista Theatre
- 7:30p The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (dir. Robert Wiene, 1920, 77m, 35mm) — Brain Dead Studios ### THE BERLIN SERIES on 16mm by Julie O. A collection of four short films by Julie O., all shot in Berlin in 2018: *DAS IST KUNST* (2 min), *Trauer Natur* (3 min), *Pustra* (2 min), and *my masterpiece* (4 min). **Total Runtime: 11 mins**…
- 7:30p The Others / The Orphanage The Others (dir. Alejandro Amenábar, 2001, 104m, 35mm) + The Orphanage (dir. J.A. Bayona, 2007, 97m, English subtitled 35mm) — New Beverly Cinema
- 7:30p–9p LET'S SCARE JESSICA TO DEATH (1971) — A Classic of Supernatural Madness! — Philosophical Research Society One of the most singular horror films of the ’70s—a hypnotic, haunting descent into unstable reality, creeping dread, and the supernatural.
- 7:30p Italo-Disco Horror Night – Argento’s Deep Red (dir. Dario Argento, 1975, 127m, Digital) — Vidiots **Screenwriters**: Dario Argento, Bernardino Zapponi **Producer**: Salvatore Argento Get on your boogie shoes and join us for a night of sick tunes and even sicker horror when we crank up the Italo-Disco and slaughter the big screen with…
- 10p JIGOKU (dir. Nobuo Nakagawa, 1960, 101m, DCP) — Los Feliz Theatre · Limited Engagement New 4K Restoration ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** Shocking, outrageous and poetic, *JIGOKU* (HELL, a.k.a. *THE SINNERS OF HELL*) is the most innovative creation from Nobuo Nakagawa, the father of the Japanese horror film. After a young theology student flees a…
Wed Oct 28
- 1p–3:09p Peppermint Candy (dir. Lee Chang-dong, 2000, 129m) — Egyptian Theatre Yongho (Sul Kyung-gu) stares down an oncoming train as twenty years of his life flash before his eyes. Proceeding to move backward in time, Lee’ Chang-dong's acclaimed second directorial feature rewinds the protagonist's loss of humanity -…
- 2p Invasion of the Body Snatchers/Monolith Monsters — Vista Theatre
- 4p–6:22p Secret Sunshine (2007, 142m) — Egyptian Theatre When her husband passes away in an automobile accident, Shin-ae relocates down south to her late husband’s hometown of Miryang. Despite her efforts to settle down, in this unfamiliar and much too normal place, she finds that she can’t…
- 7p CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON 3D (dir. Jack Arnold, 1954, 80m, 35mm) — Los Feliz Theatre · Introduction by author Alan Rode and editor Mitch Danton, son of actor Julie Adams In celebration of Julie Adams’ 100th birthday ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** A group of scientists on the hunt for fossilized evidence of aquatic creatures in the Amazon get more than they bargained for when a mysterious “Gill-man” starts terrorizing the expedition. While the men chase after…
- 7p Once Upon a Time in... Hollywood (70mm) — Vista Theatre
- 7:30p Road to Perdition in 35mm (dir. Sam Mendes, 2002, 117m) — Academy Museum
- 7:30p Possession (dir. Andrzej Żuławski, 1981, 124m, DCP) — Brain Dead Studios A young woman left her family for an unspecified reason. The husband determines to find out the truth and starts following his wife. At first, he suspects that a man is involved. But gradually, he finds out more and more strange behaviors…
- 7:30p–9:49p Poetry (dir. Lee Chang-dong, 2010, 139m) — Egyptian Theatre Kind-hearted Mija (Yun Jung-hee) is tasked with raising her troubled teenage grandson, Jong-wook, while her daughter works in far-off Busan. In denial that her abilities as a caregiver are threatened by the early stages of Alzheimer's…
- 7:30p The Others / The Orphanage The Others (dir. Alejandro Amenábar, 2001, 104m, 35mm) + The Orphanage (dir. J.A. Bayona, 2007, 97m, English subtitled 35mm) — New Beverly Cinema
- 7:30p–9:30p WEIRDUMENTARY Celebration + EXP TV's BIZARRE ENCOUNTERS... Screening! — Philosophical Research Society Author Gary D. Rhodes in-person, exploring his compendium of 70s/80s fact-or-fiction docs + a rare screening of EXP TV's epic film collage!
- 7:30p Ginger Snaps (dir. John Fawcett, 2000, 108m, Digital) — Vidiots **Screenwriters**: John Fawcett, Karen Walton **Producers**: Karen Lee Hall, Steven Hoban A teen horror for the true weirdos – *Ginger Snap*s is not only one of the best werewolf films of the new millennium, it’s also one of its best…
- 10p HOCUS POCUS (dir. Kenny Ortega, 1993, 96m, DCP) — Los Feliz Theatre · ‘The Fun-Sized, Family-Friendly, Faintly Frightening Films’ ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** You’re in for a devil of a time when three outlandishly wild witches—Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy—return from 17th-century Salem after they’re accidentally conjured up by some unsuspecting…
Thu Oct 29
- 7p AVITAL ASH WORKSHOPS HER SUICIDE NOTE — Los Feliz Theatre · Q&A with performer Avital Ash Sneak Preview Co-presented by FutureHome ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** Ever since she was a baby and her birth mother took her own life, Avital Ash has felt summoned to the other side. But she’d hate to be called a copycat, plus, who wants to turn into their mother? Ash’s critically…
- 7p Sweet 16mm: Halloween Haunts (90m, 16mm Film) — Vidiots Vidiots invites you back for more celluloid strangeness with *Sweet 16mm: Halloween Haunts*, a ghostly night of obscure, rare, goofy, and haunting short films and cartoons all on 16mm celluloid. From the 1930s through the 1980s, this…
- 7p Once Upon a Time in... Hollywood (70mm) — Vista Theatre
- 7:30p Decision to Leave (헤어질 결심) with Park Hae-il (dir. Park Chan-wook, 2022, 138m) — Academy Museum
- 7:30p Hansan: Rising Dragon (한산: 용의 출현) with Park Hae-il (dir. Kim Han-min, 2022, 130m, ko) — Academy Museum
- 7:30p Coyote vs. Acme — Hammer Museum Followed by a conversation with director **Dave Green**, voice actor **Eric Bauza**, and producer **Chris DeFaria** The midcentury modern aesthetic of Chuck Jones's streamlined Roadrunner cartoons (b. 1949) is fruitfully transported to a…
- 7:30p The Beyond / Pieces The Beyond (dir. Lucio Fulci, 1981, 87m, 35mm) + Pieces (dir. Juan Piquer Simón, 1982, 85m, 35mm) — New Beverly Cinema
- 7:30p An American Werewolf in London (dir. John Landis, 1981, 97m, Digital) — Vidiots **Screenwriter**: John Landis **Producer**: George Folsey Jr. John Landis is in his primest form, seamlessly blending horror and comedy in this remarkably witty tale of horrific metamorphosis. Set on the moody moors of so many a classic…
- 8p O.V.A. Night (120m, Digital) — Brain Dead Studios Brain Dead Studios presents O.V.A. Night, a surprise screening of obscure anime rarely seen on the big screen. O.V.A. (Original Video Animation) emerged in Japan during the home video boom of the 1980s. Released directly to home video,…
- 8p The Mummy's Shroud — Vista Theatre
- 10p THE ADDAMS FAMILY (dir. Barry Sonnenfeld, 1991, 99m, DCP) — Los Feliz Theatre · ‘The Fun-Sized, Family-Friendly, Faintly Frightening Films’ ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** When long-lost Uncle Fester reappears after twenty-five years in the Bermuda Triangle, Gomez and Morticia plan a celebration to wake the dead. FORMAT: DCP DISTRIBUTOR: Paramount COUNTRY: USA
Fri Oct 30
- 1p JIGOKU (dir. Nobuo Nakagawa, 1960, 101m, DCP) — Los Feliz Theatre · Limited Engagement New 4K Restoration ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** Shocking, outrageous and poetic, *JIGOKU* (HELL, a.k.a. *THE SINNERS OF HELL*) is the most innovative creation from Nobuo Nakagawa, the father of the Japanese horror film. After a young theology student flees a…
- 2p The Fly (dir. David Cronenberg, 1986, 96m, 35mm) — New Beverly Cinema
- 4:30p The Nightmare Before Christmas (dir. Henry Selick, 1993, 76m, Digital) — Vidiots **Screenwriters**: Michael McDowell, Caroline Thompson **Producers**: Tim Burton, Denise Di Novi, Kathleen Gavin Get in the spooky spirit with a trip to the delightful nightmare world of Halloween Town with Jack Skellington and his…
- 5p An American Werewolf in London (dir. John Landis, 1981, 97m, DCP) — Brain Dead Studios American tourists David and Jack are savagely attacked by an unidentified animal while hiking on the Yorkshire Moors. After retiring to the home of a beautiful nurse to recuperate, David soon begins experiencing disturbing changes to his…
- 6:30p The Beyond / Pieces The Beyond (dir. Lucio Fulci, 1981, 87m, 35mm) + Pieces (dir. Juan Piquer Simón, 1982, 85m, 35mm) — New Beverly Cinema
- 7p Practical Magic (dir. Griffin Dunne, 1998, 104m, Digital) — Vidiots **Screenwriters**: Robin Swicord, Akiva Goldsman, Adam Brooks from the novel by Alice Hoffman **Producer**: Denise Di Novi Witchcraft feels good in a place like this. Spend the night with two witchy sisters as they fight for love and their…
- 7:15p Under the Silver Lake (dir. David Robert Mitchell, 2018, 139m, DCP) — Brain Dead Studios Young and disenchanted Sam meets a mysterious and beautiful woman who’s swimming in his building’s pool one night. When she suddenly vanishes the next morning, Sam embarks on a surreal quest across Los Angeles to decode the secret behind…
- 7:30p Hansan: Rising Dragon (한산: 용의 출현) with Park Hae-il (dir. Kim Han-min, 2022, 130m) — Academy Museum
- 7:30p Decision to Leave (헤어질 결심) with Park Hae-il (dir. Park Chan-wook, 2022, 138m) — Academy Museum
- 7:30p The Restoration at Grayson Manor (dir. Glenn McQuaid, 2025, 90m, Digital) — Vidiots **Screenwriters**: Clay McLeod Chapman, Glenn McQuaid **Producers**: Brendan McCarthy, John McDonnell, Deirdre Levins, Thomas Herberth, Florian Brüning This campy queer horror film is a morbidly entertaining combination of classic…
- 8p Cujo — Vista Theatre
- 8p A Secret Hollywood Entertainment Screening — WHAMMY! Ghouls, boos, gobthems, join us for a Halloween bash with popcorn, drinks, and a Halloween preshow videomix. Here is a secret screening that will chill you. Or make you lose sleep. So put aside your guesses and trust us. This screening is…
- 9:45p Audition (dir. Takashi Miike, 2000, 115m, Digital) — Vidiots **Screenwriter**: Daisuke Tengan from the novel by Ryu Murakami **Producers**: Satoshi Fukushima, Akemi Suyama Steering away from jump scares and cheap gore and into avenues of absolute torture and terror, Takashi Miike’s breakthrough…
- 10p "Joachim's Dictionary" / THE STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL AND MISS OSBOURNE “Joachim’s Dictionary,” (dir. Walerian Borowczyk, 1965, 9m, DCP) + THE STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL AND MISS OSBOURNE, (dir. Walerian Borowczyk, 1981, 92m, DCP) — Los Feliz Theatre · Co-presented with the Polish Cultural Institute New York ‘The Immoral Tales of Walerian Borowczyk’ ### **ABOUT THE FILMS:** **“Joachim’s Dictionary,” 1965, Dir. Walerian Borowczyk, 9 Mins, France** Based on a sparse, singular design by Laurence Demaria (Ligia Borowczyk), Joachim defines twenty six words each beginning with a different…
- 10:15p The Exorcist (dir. William Friedkin, 1973, 122m, DCP) — Brain Dead Studios When a mysterious entity possesses a young girl, her mother seeks the help of two Catholic priests to save her life.
- 11:59p From Dusk Till Dawn (dir. Robert Rodriguez, 1996, 108m, 35mm) — New Beverly Cinema
- 11:59p Trick 'r Treat — Vista Theatre
Sat Oct 31
- 10a The Bride of Frankenstein — Vista Theatre
- 11a The Witches (dir. Nicolas Roeg, 1990, 91m) — Academy Museum
- 11a Vidiots Annual “Unscary” Halloween (180m) — Vidiots Vidiots invites you and all your little witches and goblins to our annual **“Unscary” Halloween**,** **a free, all-ages, sensory-friendly Halloween-themed community event. We’ll bring the **pumpkins** for carving and decorating, and we’ll…
- 1p THE HAUNTING (dir. Robert Wise, 1963, 112m, 35mm) — Aero Theatre · Happy Aeroween! ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** Paranormal researcher Richard Johnson leads a team of clairvoyants (Julie Harris, Claire Bloom) to determine if the notorious, bad karma-filled Hill House is truly haunted. What he doesn’t bargain for is intensely…
- 1p Poltergeist (dir. Tobe Hooper, 1982, 114m, DCP) — Brain Dead Studios The Freelings’ suburban home becomes the center of paranormal activity that opens a portal to the ‘other side’. With help, they must cross over to get their daughter back.
- 1p THE INNOCENTS (dir. Jack Clayton, 1961, 99m, DCP) — Los Feliz Theatre · ‘You Can’t Stream That On Television’ ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** Deborah Kerr brilliantly plays a repressed governess convinced that ghosts haunt the mansion and grounds of her innocent young charges (Martin Stephens, Pamela Franklin). Jack Clayton’s gothic psychological thriller…
- 2p Beetlejuice (dir. Tim Burton, 1988, 92m, 35mm) — New Beverly Cinema
- 2p HELL HOUSE (2001) Hell House (dir. George Ratliff, 2001, 85m, digital projection) — WHAMMY! Hell Houses are a distinctly American phenomenon which began in 1990 just outside of Dallas, Texas at the Trinity Assembly of God Church. The original Hell House was conceived as a modern-day fire-and-brimstone sermon. Today, this…
- 2:30p The Phantom of the Opera (dir. Rupert Julian, 1925, 107m) — Old Town Music Hall 1925 - Silent • Live Accompaniment by Robert York on the Mighty Wurlitzer • Introduced by Film Archivist Stan Taffel • In this original silent version of “Phantom” Lon Chaney's performance evokes both terror and sadness, even in the early…
- 3:30p Obsession (dir. Curry Barker, 2026, 108m, DCP) — Brain Dead Studios You’ve heard the whispers. You’ve seen the hype. Now experience the horror phenomenon that has audiences obsessed. Come see what everyone is talking about…or come back because you love this movie more than anything in the whole f***ing…
- 4p POLTERGEIST (dir. Tobe Hooper, 1982, 114m, DCP) — Aero Theatre · Happy Aeroween! ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** A typical family in a quiet suburb of a normal California faces a frightening ordeal when its home is invaded by a poltergeist. Late one night, 10-year-old Carol Anne Freeling (Heather O’Rourke) hears a voice coming…
- 4p DEATH BECOMES HER (dir. Robert Zemeckis, 1992, 104m, 35mm) — Los Feliz Theatre · ‘Watch Local: The Greystone Mansion’ ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn star with Bruce Willis in Robert Zemeckis’ outrageously entertaining comedy about greed, vanity, sex, immortality, life… and death. Isabella Rossellini is a beautiful enchantress who…
- 4p Tales from the Archives — Vista Theatre
- 4:15p Bride of Frankenstein (dir. James Whale, 1935, 75m, Digital) — Vidiots **Screenwriters**: William Hurlbut, John L. Balderston, Mary Shelley **Producers**: Carl Laemmle Jr. Openly queer film director James Whale’s gothic masterpiece weaves the artistic style of German Expressionism, a distinctly camp…
- 6:30p Homicidal / Mr. Sardonicus Homicidal (dir. William Castle, 1961, 87m, 35mm) + Mr. Sardonicus (dir. William Castle, 1961, 89m, 35mm) — New Beverly Cinema
- 7p QUEEN OF THE DAMNED (dir. Michael Rymer, 2002, 102m, 35mm) — Los Feliz Theatre ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** After years of slumber, the legendary vampire has awakened and found acceptance in a tattooed, pierced and black-clad world. He’s a rock star. And his awesome goth-riffed sound has echoed around the globe…and…
- 7p The Phantom of the Opera (dir. Rupert Julian, 1925, 107m) — Old Town Music Hall 1925 - Silent • Live Accompaniment by Robert York on the Mighty Wurlitzer • Introduced by Film Archivist Stan Taffel • In this original silent version of “Phantom” Lon Chaney's performance evokes both terror and sadness, even in the early…
- 7p Halloween (dir. John Carpenter, 1978, 91m, Digital) — Vidiots **Screenwriters**: Debra Hill, John Carpenter **Producers**: Debra Hill, John Carpenter It wouldn’t be Halloween without a visit from Michael Myers – the monster that made the holiday – stalking our big screen with terror! The original…
- 7:20p The Restoration at Grayson Manor (dir. Glenn McQuaid, 2025, 90m, Digital) — Vidiots **Screenwriters**: Clay McLeod Chapman, Glenn McQuaid **Producers**: Brendan McCarthy, John McDonnell, Deirdre Levins, Thomas Herberth, Florian Brüning This campy queer horror film is a morbidly entertaining combination of classic…
- 7:30p NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (dir. George A. Romero, 1968, 96m, 35mm) — Aero Theatre · Happy Aeroween! ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** A deceptively simple tale of a group of strangers trapped in a farmhouse who find themselves fending off a horde of flesh-eating ghouls newly arisen from their graves, Romero’s claustrophobic vision of a…
- 7:30p La Llorona / Pulse La Llorona (2019, 97m, Digital, Color) + Pulse (Kaïro) (2001, 119m, Digital, Color) — Hammer Museum As legend has it, the malevolent ghost of La Llorona wanders along waterways searching for her two children who have drowned (either by her hand or by the hands of others) and seeks to avenge the man who has abused and abandoned her. She…
- 8p HELL HOUSE (2001) (dir. George Ratliff, 2026, 85m, 16mm) — WHAMMY! Hell Houses are a distinctly American phenomenon which began in 1990 just outside of Dallas, Texas at the Trinity Assembly of God Church. The original Hell House was conceived as a modern-day fire-and-brimstone sermon. Today, this…
- 9:45p The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (dir. Tobe Hooper, 1974, 83m, Digital) — Vidiots **Screenwriters**: Kim Henkel, Tobe Hooper **Producer**: Tobe Hooper 52 years ago Tobe Hooper set a new high-water mark for horror with this brutal and gruesome exercise in terror, and few films since have matched its levels of visceral…
- 10p 30th Anniversary of The Craft (dir. Andrew Fleming, 1996, 101m) — Academy Museum
- 10p RAW (dir. Julia Ducournau, 2016, 99m, DCP) — Los Feliz Theatre · 10th Anniversary ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** *In French with English subtitles.* At 16, Justine is a brilliant, promising student and a strict vegetarian. But when she starts veterinary school, she quickly encounters a decadent, merciless and dangerously…
- 11:59p Halloween: H20 (dir. Steve Miner, 1998, 86m, 35mm) — New Beverly Cinema
- 11:59p Trick 'r Treat — Vista Theatre
Sun Nov 1
- 10a The Bride of Frankenstein — Vista Theatre
- 2p Gosford Park in 35mm (dir. Robert Altman, 2001, 137m) — Academy Museum
- 2p Beetlejuice (dir. Tim Burton, 1988, 92m, 35mm) — New Beverly Cinema
- 4p THE WILD PARTY (dir. Dorothy Arzner, 1929, 87m, 35mm) — Los Feliz Theatre · Introduction by NBCUniversal Restoration & Preservation Manager Jen Hashida New 4K Restoration ‘Sunday “Rest”orations’ ‘The Original It Girl: Four Starring Clara Bow’ ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** Wild girls at a college pay more attention to parties than their classes. But when one party girl, Stella Ames, goes too far at a local bar and lands in trouble, her professor must rescue her. Gossip linking the two…
- 4:15p Remake (dir. Ross McElwee, 2026, 116m, Digital) — Vidiots **Screenwriter**: Ross McElwee **Producers**: Mark Meatto, Ross McElwee With a special introduction from non-fiction filmmaking legend **Ross McElwee** at the Sunday, November 1st screening! Join us in the microcinema for one of the most…
- 6:30p Eungyo (은교) with Park Hae-il (dir. Jung Ji-woo, 2012, 129m) — Academy Museum
- 7p F. W. Murnau’s Faust at 100 with a live score by Julianna Barwick (dir. F. W. Murnau, 1926, 107m) — Academy Museum
- 7p How to Save a Dead Friend / A Ghost Story How to Save a Dead Friend (2022, 103m, Digital, Color) + A Ghost Story (2017, 93m, Digital, Color) — Hammer Museum While the white sheet has become an icon of the returning dead, it also stands in the place of projection. The sheet, stretched like a translucent canvas, is a reminder of the first public exhibitions where shadowy figures suddenly…
- 7:30p–10p LA Filmforum: Francisco Romero – Local Reconstructions — 2220 Arts + Archives
- 7:30p The Restoration at Grayson Manor (dir. Glenn McQuaid, 2025, 90m, Digital) — Vidiots **Screenwriters**: Clay McLeod Chapman, Glenn McQuaid **Producers**: Brendan McCarthy, John McDonnell, Deirdre Levins, Thomas Herberth, Florian Brüning This campy queer horror film is a morbidly entertaining combination of classic…
Mon Nov 2
- 1p–2:58p Carol (dir. Todd Haynes, 2015, 118m) — Egyptian Theatre In an adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's seminal novel The Price of Salt, CAROL follows two women from very different backgrounds who find themselves in an unexpected love affair in 1950s New York. As conventional norms of the time…
- 2:30p Bus Stop (dir. Joshua Logan, 1956, 96m) — Academy Museum
- 4p–5:59p Portrait of a Lady on Fire (dir. Céline Sciamma, 2020, 119m) — Egyptian Theatre France, 1760. Marianne is commissioned to paint the wedding portrait of Héloïse, a young woman who has just left the convent. Because she is a reluctant bride-to-be, Marianne arrives under the guise of companionship, observing Héloïse by…
- 7p–8:58p Carol (dir. Todd Haynes, 2015, 118m) — Egyptian Theatre In an adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's seminal novel The Price of Salt, CAROL follows two women from very different backgrounds who find themselves in an unexpected love affair in 1950s New York. As conventional norms of the time…
- 7p Cinematic Void Presents EUREKA (dir. Nicolas Roeg, 1983, 130m, 35mm) — Los Feliz Theatre · ‘Cinematic Void’ ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** Gene Hackman, Mickey Rourke, Rutger Hauer and Theresa Russell are the all-star players in the strange tale, set in the Canadian Wilderness, about a gold prospector who, after a gold strike, moves to a Carribbean…
- 7:30p Arrival: A Conversation with Denis Villeneuve and Dr. Nina Beguš (dir. Denis Villeneuve, 2016, 116m) — Academy Museum
- 8p The Last Princess (덕혜옹주) (dir. Hur Jin-ho, 2016, 127m) — Academy Museum
- 9:55p–11:54p Portrait of a Lady on Fire (dir. Céline Sciamma, 2020, 119m) — Egyptian Theatre France, 1760. Marianne is commissioned to paint the wedding portrait of Héloïse, a young woman who has just left the convent. Because she is a reluctant bride-to-be, Marianne arrives under the guise of companionship, observing Héloïse by…
Wed Nov 4
- 2:30p Bus Stop (dir. Joshua Logan, 1956, 96m) — Academy Museum
- 7:30p My Dad Is 100 Years Old with Rome, Open City presented by Isabella Rossellini My Dad Is 100 Years Old (dir. Guy Maddin, 2005, 17m) + Rome, Open City (dir. Roberto Rossellini, 1945, 103m) — Academy Museum
- 8p Memories of Murder (살인의 추억) in 4K (dir. Bong Joon Ho, 2003, 131m) — Academy Museum
Thu Nov 5
- 6:30p THE MUSICAL (dir. Giselle Bonilla, 2026, 87m, DCP) — Los Feliz Theatre · ‘PROOF Film Festival 2026’ PROOF All-Access Badge holders get free access to this event! Not a badge holder? Check out badges for purchase here! ### **ABOUT THE EVENT:** The PROOF Film Festival is thrilled to announce to screen THE MUSICAL, the feature length version of the 2024 PROOF Film Festival audience award winner. Starring Will Brill, Rob Lowe and Gillian Jacobs, we are so…
- 7:30p Viva Ingrid! with Journey to Italy presented by Isabella Rossellini Viva Ingrid! (dir. Alessandro Rossellini, 2015, 19m) + Journey to Italy (dir. Roberto Rossellini, 1954, 85m) — Academy Museum
- 7:30p I Want Your Sex — Hammer Museum Followed by a conversation with writer-director **Gregg Araki** Erika Tracy (Olivia Wilde) is LA's hottest artist—her erotic art is more popular than ever, and her reputation for sleeping with her studio assistants is an open secret. Enter…
- 9:30p MOTHERWITCH (dir. Minos Papas, 2026, 104m, DCP) — Los Feliz Theatre · ‘PROOF Film Festival 2026’ PROOF All-Access Badge holders get free access to this event! Not a badge holder? Check out badges for purchase here! ### **ABOUT THE EVENT:** The PROOF Film Festival is thrilled to present MOTHERWITCH. MOTHERWITCH is based on the short proof-of-concept, by the director Minos Papas, “The Song of the Witch.” The short played at the inaugural PROOF Film…
Fri Nov 6
- 2:30p Bus Stop (dir. Joshua Logan, 1956, 96m) — Academy Museum
- 7:30p Obsession — Hammer Museum In the movie *Big*, Tom Hanks made a wish and became a man-child. In *Obsession*, Bear makes a wish and gets a psychotic girlfriend. The ultimate cautionary tale about seeing the world with rose-colored glasses, *Obsession *marks yet…
- 8p MORBID WEEKEND (2026) West Coast Premiere! Morbid Weekend (dir. Chris Shields, 2026, 68m, digital projection) — WHAMMY! In the film, a pizza delivery person (Greg Diaz) dies while on the job, leaving three orders unfulfilled. Mourning him, a young woman (Rosie Wilt) spends a lost weekend donning and doffing multiple sullen personas—a pierrot, an ill-fated…
Sat Nov 7
- 11a The Haunted Mansion (dir. Rob Minkoff, 2003, 88m) — Academy Museum
- 2:30p Rossellini Through His Own Eyes (Rossellini visto da Rossellini) (dir. Adriano Aprà, 1993, 62m) — Academy Museum
- 2:30p The Little Mermaid (dir. Ron Clements, John Musker, 1989, 83m) — Old Town Music Hall 1989 • This is the film that helped kick off Disney’s modern animation run, and you can feel the confidence in the music and the storytelling. It won two Oscars, one for the score and one for “Under the Sea,” and the songs still play like…
- 7p Citizen Kane (dir. Orson Welles, 1941, 119m) — Old Town Music Hall 1941 • Introduction by Author Harlan Lebo • Nominated for nine Academy Awards and winner for its screenplay, this is one film that’s worth seeing on a big screen. • Show begins with music on the Mighty Wurlitzer and an old fashioned…
- 7:30p Rome, Open City (Roma città aperta) in 35mm (dir. Roberto Rossellini, 1945, 103m) — Academy Museum
- 7:30p Babette’s Feast (1987, 104m, 35mm, Color, da) — Hammer Museum *Presented by the UCLA Film & Television Archive and the Hammer Museum* Just as every memorable dinner harmonizes textures and flavors to create something more than the sum of its parts — of the type that feels like “a kind of love affair”…
- 9:30p "A Private Collection" / IMMORAL TALES “A Private Collection,” (dir. Walerian Borowczyk, 1973, 14m, 35mm) + IMMORAL TALES, (dir. Walerian Borowczyk, 1974, 126m, DCP) — Los Feliz Theatre · Co-presented with the Polish Cultural Institute New York ‘The Immoral Tales of Walerian Borowczyk’ ### **ABOUT THE FILMS:** **“A Private Collection,” 1973, Dir. Walerian Borowczyk, 14 Mins, Tamasa Distribution, France** *In French with English subtitles.* A witty and eye-opening tour through Borowczyk’s own collection of vintage…
Sun Nov 8
- 2p Chicago in 35mm (dir. Rob Marshall, 2002, 113m) — Academy Museum
- 4p HER WEDDING NIGHT (dir. Frank Tuttle, 1930, 75m, 35mm) — Los Feliz Theatre · Introduction by NBCUniversal Restoration & Preservation Manager Jen Hashida World Premiere of New 4K Restoration ‘Sunday “Rest”orations’ ‘The Original It Girl: Four Starring Clara Bow’ ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** An American movie star vacationing in France gets mixed up with a songwriter, mistaken identity, and winds up married to someone she doesn’t know. 4K Restoration by Universal Pictures from the 35mm Nitrate Original…
- 6:30p Waikiki Brothers (와이키키 브라더스) (dir. Yim Soon-rye, 2001, 109m) — Academy Museum
- 6:30p Waikiki Brothers (와이키키 브라더스) (dir. Yim Soon-rye, 2001, 109m, ko) — Academy Museum
- 7p Happy Hour (2015, 317m, Digital, Color) — Hammer Museum *Presented by the UCLA Film & Television Archive and the Yanai Initiative* Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s first bona fide masterpiece and one of the best films of the 21st century, *Happy Hour* emerged from a workshop in 2013 with non-professional…
- 7p–9p LA LOFT MOVIE CLUB presents "FORGARISMS" — A One Minute Movie Festival! — Philosophical Research Society LA Loft Movie Club returns to PRS for their final 2026 screening— a festival of imaginative, rapidly produced one minute films!
Mon Nov 9
- 2:30p Some Like It Hot in 4K (dir. Billy Wilder, 1959, 121m) — Academy Museum
- 7p Cinematic Void Presents PHASE IV (dir. Saul Bass, 1974, 84m, 35mm) — Los Feliz Theatre · New 35mm print from the Academy Film Archive of the original theatrical release and DCP of the alternate ending created for the Archive’s collection, with thanks to Paramount Pictures and Jennifer Bass ‘Cinematic Void’ ### **ABOUT THE FILM:** Ecological suspense tale about a strange biological imbalance creating super intelligent ants which attack a scientific installation in the Arizona desert. FORMAT: 35mm DISTRIBUTOR: Paramount COUNTRY: UK/USA
- 7:30p Moss (이끼) (dir. Kang Woo-suk, 2010, 163m) — Academy Museum
Tue Nov 10
- 12:30p–2:52p Secret Sunshine (2007, 142m) — Egyptian Theatre When her husband passes away in an automobile accident, Shin-ae relocates down south to her late husband’s hometown of Miryang. Despite her efforts to settle down, in this unfamiliar and much too normal place, she finds that she can’t…
- 4p–6:13p Oasis (dir. Chang-dong Lee, 2002, 133m) — Egyptian Theatre Fresh out of prison, Hong Jong-du (Sul Kyung-gu) finds an unlikely soulmate in Gong-ju (Moon So-ri), the daughter of the victim of the hit-and-run accident for which he went to jail. Wheelchair-bound and suffering from severe cerebral…
- 7:30p–9:58p Burning (dir. Chang-dong Lee, 2018, 148m) — Egyptian Theatre BURNING is the searing examination of an alienated young man, Jongsu (Ah-in Yoo), a frustrated introvert whose already difficult life is complicated by the appearance of two people in his orbit: first, Haemi (newcomer Jong-seo Jun), a…
Wed Nov 11
- 2:30p Some Like It Hot in 4K (dir. Billy Wilder, 1959, 121m) — Academy Museum
- 7:30p War for the Planet of the Apes (dir. Matt Reeves, 2017, 140m) — Academy Museum
Thu Nov 12
- 7:30p Project Hail Mary — Hammer Museum Followed by a conversation with directors **Phil Lord** & **Christopher Miller** Going above and beyond for humanity is not what Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) signed up for. More content to hide in a classroom teaching high school science,…
- 10p "Gavotte" / LULU “Gavotte,” (dir. Walerian Borowczyk, 1967, 12m, DCP) + LULU, (dir. Walerian Borowczyk, 1980, DCP) — Los Feliz Theatre · World Premiere of New 4K Restoration of LULU Co-presented with the Polish Cultural Institute New York ‘The Immoral Tales of Walerian Borowczyk’ ### **ABOUT THE FILMS:** **“Gavotte,” 1967, Dir. Walerian Borowczyk, 12 Mins, Friends of Walerian Borowczyk, France** Two bored dwarves fight over a cushion. FORMAT: DCP **LULU, 1980, Dir. Walerian Borowczyk, 95 Mis, Studio TF1, France**…
■ Talks & Classes 151
Ongoing
- thru Nov 1 Student Forum 2027 Applications Due — The Wende Museum In present times of political and ideological division and the rise of authoritarianism on a global scale, the Wende Museum and the Thomas Mann House are launching a series of monthly discussions for undergraduate students to be better…
Today
- 11a–12:30p SOMATIC BASICS w/ kendra adler — Philosophical Research Society Get in touch with the sensory experience of your body through experiential anatomy, authentic movement, and moving elemental meditations
- 11a Super 8 Portrait Workshop, pres. by TAPE (2026) — WHAMMY! Always wanted to shoot Super 8? Now is your chance to play with this wonderful amateur film camera and stock, which can be used to make home movies, shoot professional films, and other creative endeavours. This workshop is designed as an…
- 6p Lost, Found, and Beyond: Provenance at America’s Museums with Victoria Reed — Getty Center Techniques for researching the provenance—or history of ownership—of artwork have developed in sophistication over the past 30 years. The Getty was at the forefront of this endeavor, establishing its Provenance Index as early as the 1980s.…
- 6:30p–7:30p Living with Loss: A Grief Support Circle — The Wende Museum Join a warm and understanding space where you can share, listen, and heal. Led by Dr. Barry Goldstein, this grief support circle is all about connecting with others who get what you’re going through. Come as you are, no judgments—just open…
- 7p Super 8 Portrait Workshop, pres. by TAPE Super 8 Portrait Workshop — WHAMMY! Always wanted to shoot Super 8? Now is your chance to play with this wonderful amateur film camera and stock, which can be used to make home movies, shoot professional films, and other creative endeavours. This workshop is designed as an…
- 7:30p–9:30p The Manly Hall Reading Group — Philosophical Research Society Ever wanted to dive into Manly Hall's work, but weren't sure you could commit to a whole class? PRS presents a weekly reading group!
- 7:30p The Scratch Pad w/ Jonah Ray — Scribble The Scratch Pad is a weekly comedy show hosted by Jonah Ray. This week's line up: Jay Larson Sabrina Jalees Kenny Gray Laura Kightlinger Bo Johnson with musical guest Alex Lahey Doors at 7:30, show at 8 Proceeds go to Scribble's mental…
Tomorrow
- 7a–9a LABC Presents: Mopreme Shakur — Los Angeles Breakfast Club Enjoy a catered breakfast, silly songs, club traditions, and special presentation each week at the historic Los Angeles Breakfast Club.
- 9a–10a Wellness Wednesday — The Wende Museum Join us for our weekly mindfulness meditation. Whether you are new to meditation or already have experience we welcome you to this community sit in the beautiful A-Frame Theater of the Wende Museum Community Center You do not have to join…
- 9a–10a Wellness Wednesday — The Wende Museum Whether you are new to meditation or already have experience, we welcome you to this community sit in the beautiful A-Frame Theater of the Wende Museum’s Community Center. Each session is followed by complimentary garden refreshments and…
- 12:30p Lunchtime Art Talk on Mavis Pusey FREE — Hammer Museum The Hammer's curatorial department leads free, insightful, short discussions about artists every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. This talk on artist **Mavis Pusey **is led by curatorial assistant **Jessi DiTillio**.
- 4p–6p Saved by a Story–Intergenerational Writing Group — The Wende Museum Participants ages 14 and up welcomed. Please arrive 5 or 10 minutes early to get settled, as we start the group promptly at 4pm. We are excited to come together in community, to dive into our creativity and share our stories. What is Saved…
- 6p–7p PEACE CLASS with Mandy Kahn — Philosophical Research Society Join us for a free online gathering to build inner peace and world peace with Mandy Kahn
- 7p–8p History by a Hair: Thomas Jefferson, Sally Hemings & Solving a 200-Year-Old Mystery — California African American Museum (CAAM) Join us for a presentation with Richard Kurin, Distinguished Scholar and Ambassador-at-Large at the Smithsonian Institution, as he discusses his compelling new book, *History by a Hair: Thomas Jefferson, Sally Hemings & Solving a…
Thu Oct 15
- 6:30p–7:30p Living with Loss: A Grief Support Circle — The Wende Museum Join a warm and understanding space where you can share, listen, and heal. Led by Dr. Barry Goldstein, this grief support circle is all about connecting with others who get what you’re going through. Come as you are, no judgments—just open…
Fri Oct 16
- 7a–9p “ENCORE!” — The Wende Museum "ENCORE!" will showcase 5 inspiring women solo artists from past Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festivals, highlighting the transformative and uniting power of diverse voices. We are so excited to welcome back to the LAWTF stage: Katie Chin,…
- 10:30a–11:30a Community Flow Yoga with Kate O’ Neal — The Wende Museum **Participants must bring their own yoga mat, and are encouraged to also bring a towel to pad their knees and yoga blocks if desired.** Join our new weekly yoga session; all experience levels welcome! Yoga is a practice that builds…
- 6p–9p “ENCORE!” — The Wende Museum "ENCORE!" will showcase 5 inspiring women solo artists from past Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festivals, highlighting the transformative and uniting power of diverse voices. We are so excited to welcome back to the LAWTF stage: Katie Chin,…
- 7p–9p “ENCORE!” — The Wende Museum "ENCORE!" will showcase 5 inspiring women solo artists from past Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festivals, highlighting the transformative and uniting power of diverse voices. We are so excited to welcome back to the LAWTF stage: Katie Chin,…
Sat Oct 17
- 9:45a–12:15p Historic Downtown: Old Buildings, New Stories — LA Conservancy Historic Downtown: Old Buildings, New Stories Get a taste of Los Angeles history and culture when you visit downtown’s most iconic places. This tour in downtown L.A. has something for everyone. Come explore some of L.A.’s most beloved…
- 10a–12:45p Curtains Up on Broadway: L.A.’s Historic Theatre District — LA Conservancy Curtains Up on Broadway: L.A.’s Historic Theatre District Before there was Hollywood there was Broadway! Walk this historic theatre district to see where L.A.’s entertainment industry began. Did you know that L.A.’s Broadway was where the…
- 10:15a–12:45p Art Deco L.A.: Zigzags, Spires, and Stories — LA Conservancy Art Deco L.A.: Zigzags, Spires, and Stories Everyone knows L.A. is a glamorous city, but few know that true Jazz Age elegance can be found in L.A.’s Art Deco wonders. Nothing evokes Jazz Age elegance like the Art Deco style—and L.A. has…
- 10:30a–12:30p Tarot Salon presents Death: The End Has No End — Philosophical Research Society Come join this month's discussion on the Death card!
- 11a–2p Play the Future — ICA LA Ever wish politics felt less like a lecture and more like an actual conversation with your friends? Join us at ICA LA for a social event about envisioning alternative tomorrows. This brain-twisting card game session will turn your biggest…
- 11a–1p Union Station: America’s Last Great Train Station — LA Conservancy Union Station: America’s Last Great Train Station Take a ride back in time to see the last great train station ever built. Los Angeles’ Union Station was the last great railway station built during the golden age of rail travel, and it…
- 2p–3p Drag Story Hour: Free and Queer: Black Californian Roots of Gay Liberation — California African American Museum (CAAM) Drag Story Hour is exactly what it sounds like: drag performers reading books to kids in libraries, bookstores, and museums. Drag encourages children to embrace their sense of self-expression, compassion, and joy, while giving young people…
- 2p–4p Writing With Your Shadow: A Horror Storytelling Workshop — Philosophical Research Society Right on time for the spooky season, filmmaker & Latinxorcists founder Jose V. Chavez presents a horror writing workshop at PRS!
- 2p Dancefloor to Lifeline: Fundraising for Trans Healthcare, Then and Now — Scribble Dancefloor to Lifeline is a panel discussion and audiovisual presentation exploring queer nightlife as a vital site of care, survival, and resource-sharing in transgender communities. Bringing together queer nightlife scholars, transgender…
- 5:30p–11:30p Talks & Telescopes – October 17: Sam Hale — Mount Wilson Observatory #### **Compelling talks followed by picnicking and convivial stargazing through both the big telescopes.** **Come enjoy an inspiring night on the mountain!** The evening begins with the talk at 5:30 in our Auditorium, followed by observing…
- 8p DEAD MEDIA (2025) w/ special guests! Pres. by Antenna Releasing (dir. Joseph Scrimshaw, 2026, 99m) — WHAMMY! Come celebrate VIDEO STORE DAY with a special screening of DEAD MEDIA! The story of a troubled young woman, her lonely Gen X uncle, a haunted DVD, and a movie night that won’t die. “Dead Media is an exciting homage to great horror, cult…
- 11p–12p Self Care: Yoga October 2026 — California African American Museum (CAAM) Move through a 60-minute flow with yoga and meditation teacher Constance Hartwell. No previous experience is necessary. Please bring your own yoga mat. Indoors.
Sun Oct 18
- 9a–10a Sensory Morning at The Broad — The Broad Sensory Morning at The Broad is a free ticketed event that provides early access to the third-floor collections galleries, Yayoi Kusama's immersive installation *Infinity Mirrored Room—The Souls of Millions of Light Years Away* (2013), and…
- 11a–12:30p A Secret History of Consciousness - Online Class Series with Gary Lachman — Philosophical Research Society Join Gary Lachman in 4 classes looking at different but related philosophies of consciousness that lie outside the materialist mainstream.
- 2p–4p Stars and Make Believe: Doing Astrocartography Amidst Global Displacement — Philosophical Research Society Join KL Mays and Alice Sparkly Kat in the PRS Library for a workshop about mapping out the places that you are attached to using star maps!
- 4p On Photography: Patssi Valdez & Christina Fernandez — Getty Center Patssi Valdez, a founding member of the art collective Asco, works in a variety of media including painting, sculpture, photography and fashion design. Featured in the exhibition *Every Minute Is History: Five Views of Los Angeles*, her…
- 4p–5p S.U.T@LA – Vipassana Meditation Practice Group — The Wende Museum Practice Isn’t Just on the Cushion — It’s Wherever Life Takes Us Our practice is inspired by the teachings of Sayadaw U Tejaniya (S.U.T), which invite us to bring wise awareness into every part of life. Mindfulness isn’t just for the…
- 5p–7p Worlds Unfolding: Science on the Page co-presented with The Huntington — Philosophical Research Society Join us for the bookwarming for 'Worlds Unfolding: Science on the Page', a new publication about science and art and libraries.
Mon Oct 19
- 6p–8p Risograph Printing 101 (10/19) — Heavy Manners Library An introductory workshop for learning risograph printing
- 7:30p–9p Tools for Being Human: Buddhist Practices ONLINE WEEKLY WORKSHOP — Philosophical Research Society Explore various Buddhist meditative practices including Tonglen "sending/receiving", Maitri "loving-kindness" & LoJong "mind training"
- 8p SOV SEP: Wicked Games (1993) Q&A w/ dir. Tim Ritter! (dir. Tim Ritter, 2026, 80m, digital projection) — WHAMMY! ## Featuring a Zoom Q&A with director Tim Ritter! *Every year we show exclusively shot-on-videotape works throughout September for something we call:* ***SOV SEPTEMBER****. Join us for this year's month-long exploration into the depths…
Tue Oct 20
- 6:30p–7:30p Living with Loss: A Grief Support Circle — The Wende Museum Join a warm and understanding space where you can share, listen, and heal. Led by Dr. Barry Goldstein, this grief support circle is all about connecting with others who get what you’re going through. Come as you are, no judgments—just open…
- 7p–8:30p Maya Geometry: From Textiles to Music a workshop with Aurora Nohemi Chaj — Philosophical Research Society Join Aurora Nohemi Chaj, a Maya K’iche’ architect, researcher, and musician, for an interactive workshop exploring Maya geometry
- 7p–8:30p Tuesday Men’s Club — The Wende Museum Tuesday Men's Club is a gathering for men to sit in meditation, have an honest conversation, and enjoy each other's company. Men of all ages (our group ranges from 27 to 82) gather after work every other Tuesday. Some nights we talk about…
- 7:30p–9:30p The Manly Hall Reading Group — Philosophical Research Society Ever wanted to dive into Manly Hall's work, but weren't sure you could commit to a whole class? PRS presents a twice monthly reading group!
- 7:30p The Scratch Pad w/ Jonah Ray — Scribble The Scratch Pad is a weekly comedy show hosted by Jonah Ray. This week's line up: TBD Doors at 7:30, show at 8 Proceeds go to Scribble's mental health program, which provides sliding-scale therapy services to the community. $10
Wed Oct 21
- 7a–9a LABC Presents: Disney Legend Hayley Mills! — Los Angeles Breakfast Club Enjoy a catered breakfast, silly songs, club traditions, and special presentation each week at the historic Los Angeles Breakfast Club.
- 9a–10a Wellness Wednesday — The Wende Museum Join us for our weekly mindfulness meditation. Whether you are new to meditation or already have experience we welcome you to this community sit in the beautiful A-Frame Theater of the Wende Museum Community Center You do not have to join…
- 9a–10a Wellness Wednesday — The Wende Museum Whether you are new to meditation or already have experience, we welcome you to this community sit in the beautiful A-Frame Theater of the Wende Museum’s Community Center. Each session is followed by complimentary garden refreshments and…
- 12:30p Lunchtime Art Talk on Huguette Caland FREE — Hammer Museum The Hammer's curatorial department leads free, insightful, short discussions about artists every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. This talk on artist **Huguette Caland **is led by curatorial assistant and collection specialist **Jennie Waldow**.
- 6p–7p PEACE CLASS with Mandy Kahn — Philosophical Research Society Join us for a free online gathering to build inner peace and world peace with Mandy Kahn
- 6p–9p The Bengali: An Evening of Film and the Power of Storytelling — The Wende Museum Join us for an evening of film, conversation, and community at the Wende Museum as we explore the stories we inherit, the identities we carry, and the unexpected connections that shape our world. In *The Bengali,* named one of Nonfics' Top…
- 7p–8p In Conversation: C. Jerome Woods and Channing Gerard Joseph — California African American Museum (CAAM) Join Los Angeles drag culture and Central Avenue nightlife historian C. Jerome Woods, alongside USC Professor Channing Gerard Joseph, author of *House of Swann: Where Slaves Became Queens—And Changed the World*, for a dynamic dialogue…
- 7p–8:30p Scissor Siblings: Cut Collage Zine Making Workshop — Craft Contemporary
- 7p–8:30p Jinn and the Hidden Realms: A Talk by Dr. Ali A Olomi — Philosophical Research Society Join Dr. Ali A Olomi for an evening exploring the mysteries and histories of jinn within Islam and throughout the world!
Thu Oct 22
- 6:30p–7:30p Living with Loss: A Grief Support Circle — The Wende Museum Join a warm and understanding space where you can share, listen, and heal. Led by Dr. Barry Goldstein, this grief support circle is all about connecting with others who get what you’re going through. Come as you are, no judgments—just open…
- 7:30p–9p Deep Dive Poetry with Mandy Kahn — Philosophical Research Society Join us for Deep Dive, a literary reading series in the library, hosted by Mandy Kahn!
- 8p–10:30p Jazz Refractions: Zeena Parkins How She Works + The Smudges — The Wende Museum Jazz Refractions present 8pm The Smudges Genre defying compositions, daring improvisations and electronically manipulated sounds; The Smudges are ‘cellist’ Maggie Parkins and violinist Jeff Gauthier. 9pm Zeena Parkins How She Works - solo…
Fri Oct 23
- 10:30a–11:30a Community Flow Yoga with Kate O’ Neal — The Wende Museum **Participants must bring their own yoga mat, and are encouraged to also bring a towel to pad their knees and yoga blocks if desired.** Join our new weekly yoga session; all experience levels welcome! Yoga is a practice that builds…
- 7p Moonlight Hike: Dream Crease — TreePeople TreePeople and Living Earth Present: This October, bring a blanket, pour some tea, and bliss in as we sit atop Mulholland Drive and hear the lovely sounds of Dream Crease. The solo project of Marina Aguerre, Dream Crease has become a…
Sat Oct 24
- 9:45a–12:15p Historic Downtown: Old Buildings, New Stories — LA Conservancy Historic Downtown: Old Buildings, New Stories Get a taste of Los Angeles history and culture when you visit downtown’s most iconic places. This tour in downtown L.A. has something for everyone. Come explore some of L.A.’s most beloved…
- 10a–12:45p Curtains Up on Broadway: L.A.’s Historic Theatre District — LA Conservancy Curtains Up on Broadway: L.A.’s Historic Theatre District Before there was Hollywood there was Broadway! Walk this historic theatre district to see where L.A.’s entertainment industry began. Did you know that L.A.’s Broadway was where the…
- 10a Oaktoberfest Tree Giveaway — TreePeople TreePeople TreePeople’s Oaktoberfest is an oak distribution event taking place at our park on Coldwater Canyon on Saturday, October 24 from 10am to 1pm. We will be distributing 200 coast live oak seedlings to the public—providing an…
- 10:15a–12:45p Art Deco L.A.: Zigzags, Spires, and Stories — LA Conservancy Art Deco L.A.: Zigzags, Spires, and Stories Everyone knows L.A. is a glamorous city, but few know that true Jazz Age elegance can be found in L.A.’s Art Deco wonders. Nothing evokes Jazz Age elegance like the Art Deco style—and L.A. has…
- 11a Monster Mash — Academy Museum
- 11a–1p Union Station: America’s Last Great Train Station — LA Conservancy Union Station: America’s Last Great Train Station Take a ride back in time to see the last great train station ever built. Los Angeles’ Union Station was the last great railway station built during the golden age of rail travel, and it…
- 11a–12p ARK: Endless Forms Most Beautiful & Wonderful w/Stephen Ellcock (ONLINE) — Philosophical Research Society In this richly illustrated talk, Stephen Ellcock explores the making of ARK, his new compendium of Earth’s living marvels.
- 11a–4p Celebrate Community with L.A. Taco — The Broad **Join us for a free, two-day celebration of what makes Los Angeles unique and what brings us together! Support independent media with L.A. TACO and catch local DJs setting the vibe on East West Bank Plaza at The Broad. Saturday’s…
- 11a Intro to 16mm and Hand Process, pres. by TAPE Intro to 16mm and Hand Process — WHAMMY! Join TAPE for hands-on introduction to shooting on 16mm with spring-wound Bolex and learn how to process your own film negative using non-toxic caffenol made out of house hold items coffee and beer! This is multiple workshops in one and…
- 1p Curators Dive: Curators Walkthrough with Andy Campbell & Nancy Meyer — Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery Saturday, Oct 3, 1 pm | RSVP HERE for Oct 3 Saturday, Oct 24, 1pm | RSVP HERE for Oct 24 Two opportunities to join guest curator Andy Campbell and LAMAG curator Nancy Meyer as they tour the exhibition. lamag@lacity.org (323) 644-6269 4800…
- 1:30p–4:30p Translation in Clay: Interspecies Poetics with Worm School — Craft Contemporary
- 2p–3:30p Zine Workshop: Reggie Burrows Hodges: A Theater of Miracles — California African American Museum (CAAM) Join us for a zine-making workshop inspired by *Reggie Burrows Hodges: A Theater of Miracles.* The workshop is led by Able ARTS Work—a nonprofit offering opportunities in the creative arts for people of all abilities. Free RSVP is…
Sun Oct 25
- 11a–12:30p A Secret History of Consciousness - Online Class Series with Gary Lachman — Philosophical Research Society Join Gary Lachman in 4 classes looking at different but related philosophies of consciousness that lie outside the materialist mainstream.
- 1p–3p Cyanotype Printing Workshop (10/25) — Heavy Manners Library Learning the basics of making cyanotypes!
- 1p–4p Who Did Your Hips? Salon: Aging in Place — The Wende Museum Who Did Your Hips? is a community-based salon series that brings people across Los Angeles together for candid, thoughtful, and lively conversations about the many dimensions of aging. Through expert perspectives, shared experiences, and…
- 2p Roam the Bouquet!: Introducing Jan Davidsz. de Heem — Getty Center Recently acquired by Getty, Jan Davidsz. de Heem’s still life, *Glass Vase with Flowers and Fruit* (about 1673–74), offers a dazzling display of realistic illusion through dynamic composition, vivid color, and a sumptuous arrangement of…
- 2p Femme Girlz Brunch Presents: How to Schedule and Build a Call Sheet — Scribble Film girlz brunch is a community for femme folks in the film industry in Los Angeles✨ Reach out to filmgirlzbrunch@gmail.com with any questions :) 2-4pm $20 tickets available here . About the Event: The best way to learn is by doing! Sit…
- 3p–5p Beanie Workshop: Beginner Crochet Class (10/25) — Heavy Manners Library Learn how to crochet in the round and bring home your very own beanie!
- 3p–5p Living Mythology & the Mind's Eye - A Talk with Ike Baker — Philosophical Research Society Join us in anticipation of Ike's forthcoming book, Esoteric Mythology: The Generative & Transformative Power of Imagination
- 4p–5p S.U.T@LA – Vipassana Meditation Practice Group — The Wende Museum Practice Isn’t Just on the Cushion — It’s Wherever Life Takes Us Our practice is inspired by the teachings of Sayadaw U Tejaniya (S.U.T), which invite us to bring wise awareness into every part of life. Mindfulness isn’t just for the…
- 4:30p Academy Museum x Cinephile: Movie Trivia Night — Academy Museum Are you a member? Then join us for a chilling and thrilling edition of movie trivia with our friends from Cinephile on Sunday, October 25 from 4:30 to 7pm. Mingle with fellow movie buffs. Test your knowledge of Halloween-season favorites,…
Mon Oct 26
- 7:30p–9p Tools for Being Human: Buddhist Practices ONLINE WEEKLY WORKSHOP — Philosophical Research Society Explore various Buddhist meditative practices including Tonglen "sending/receiving", Maitri "loving-kindness" & LoJong "mind training"
Tue Oct 27
- 11a Learn 2 DJ with comput3r.grl, pres. by TAPE (2026) — WHAMMY! Everyone's a dj and you can be too ! LEARN 2 DJ is an introductory class for students interested in a hands-on approach to DJ fundamentals. This class will cover understanding CDJs/controllers, required software, beatmatching, transitions,…
- 6p A Painterly Pursuit with Reggie Burrows Hodges — Getty Center Characterized by shadowy figures, dark grounds, and elusive forms, Reggie Burrows Hodges’s recent paintings may seem far removed from the world of the Old Masters. Yet they are informed by a sustained dialogue with early modern European…
- 6:30p–7:30p Living with Loss: A Grief Support Circle — The Wende Museum Join a warm and understanding space where you can share, listen, and heal. Led by Dr. Barry Goldstein, this grief support circle is all about connecting with others who get what you’re going through. Come as you are, no judgments—just open…
- 7p Learn 2 DJ with comput3r.grl, pres. by TAPE Learn 2 DJ with comput3r.grl — WHAMMY! Everyone's a dj and you can be too ! LEARN 2 DJ is an introductory class for students interested in a hands-on approach to DJ fundamentals. This class will cover understanding CDJs/controllers, required software, beatmatching, transitions,…
- 7:30p–9:30p The Manly Hall Reading Group — Philosophical Research Society Ever wanted to dive into Manly Hall's work, but weren't sure you could commit to a whole class? PRS presents a weekly reading group!
- 7:45p The Scratch Pad w/ Jonah Ray — Scribble The Scratch Pad is a weekly comedy show hosted by Jonah Ray. This week's line up: TBD Doors at 7:30, show at 8 Proceeds go to Scribble's mental health program, which provides sliding-scale therapy services to the community. $10
Wed Oct 28
- 7a–9a LABC Presents: Spirits of the 1920s with Rob Zabrecky — Los Angeles Breakfast Club Enjoy a catered breakfast, silly songs, club traditions, and special presentation each week at the historic Los Angeles Breakfast Club.
- 9a–10a Wellness Wednesday — The Wende Museum Whether you are new to meditation or already have experience, we welcome you to this community sit in the beautiful A-Frame Theater of the Wende Museum’s Community Center. Each session is followed by complimentary garden refreshments and…
- 9a–10a Wellness Wednesday — The Wende Museum Join us for our weekly mindfulness meditation. Whether you are new to meditation or already have experience we welcome you to this community sit in the beautiful A-Frame Theater of the Wende Museum Community Center You do not have to join…
- 12:30p Lunchtime Art Talk on Huguette Caland FREE — Hammer Museum The Hammer's curatorial department leads free, insightful, short discussions about artists every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. This talk on artist **Huguette Caland **is led by chief curator **Michael Wellen**.
- 12:30p Lunchtime Art Talk on Huguette Caland FREE — Hammer Museum The Hammer's curatorial department leads free, insightful, short discussions about artists every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. This talk on artist **Huguette Caland **is led by curatorial assistant and collection specialist **Jennie Waldow**.
- 4p–6p Saved by a Story–Intergenerational Writing Group — The Wende Museum Participants ages 14 and up welcomed. Please arrive 5 or 10 minutes early to get settled, as we start the group promptly at 4pm. We are excited to come together in community, to dive into our creativity and share our stories. What is Saved…
- 6p–7p PEACE CLASS with Mandy Kahn — Philosophical Research Society Join us for a free online gathering to build inner peace and world peace with Mandy Kahn
- 7p–9p CAAM Cinema: A Huey P. Newton Story — California African American Museum (CAAM) Born in Louisiana before relocating to Oakland, California, as an infant, Huey P. Newton co-founded and led the Black Panther Party for more than twenty years. Director Spike Lee and performer Roger Guenveur Smith teamed up for their…
- 7p–8:30p Semiotext(e): Animal Shelter No. 6 — ICA LA ICA LA’s Bookshelf Residency: Semiotext(e), celebrates the launch of *Animal Shelter No. 6*, Semiotext(e)’s latest issue of its occasional journal, founded by **Hedi El Kholti**. *Animal Shelter* is recognized for its eclectic and…
- 7:30p Chef Marcus Samuelsson in Conversation FREE — Hammer Museum Award-winning chef, restaurateur, and food activist** Marcus Samuelsson** discusses his singular approach to food, tracing how ancient, "of-the-earth" ingredients—coconut, teff, plantains, acai, rice—carry stories of ancestry, migration,…
Thu Oct 29
- 6p–8p Papier-Mâché Mask Making Workshop (10/29) — Heavy Manners Library A community Papier-Mâché workshop!
- 6p Write From Life Zine Workshop — Scribble A perzine (personal zine) is a cathartic document that can help transform the writer and reader. A perzine can help someone feel less alone and connect with others. Bring your fave notebook and pen to this hour and a half workshop where…
- 6:30p–7:30p Living with Loss: A Grief Support Circle — The Wende Museum Join a warm and understanding space where you can share, listen, and heal. Led by Dr. Barry Goldstein, this grief support circle is all about connecting with others who get what you’re going through. Come as you are, no judgments—just open…
Fri Oct 30
- 10:30a–11:30a Community Flow Yoga with Kate O’ Neal — The Wende Museum **Participants must bring their own yoga mat, and are encouraged to also bring a towel to pad their knees and yoga blocks if desired.** Join our new weekly yoga session; all experience levels welcome! Yoga is a practice that builds…
- 12p Gallery Spotlight: Creating The Horror Show — Academy Museum
Sat Oct 31
- 9a Calm Morning: Haunting Props and Set Decorating — Academy Museum
- 9:45a–12:15p Historic Downtown: Old Buildings, New Stories — LA Conservancy Historic Downtown: Old Buildings, New Stories Get a taste of Los Angeles history and culture when you visit downtown’s most iconic places. This tour in downtown L.A. has something for everyone. Come explore some of L.A.’s most beloved…
- 10a–12:45p Curtains Up on Broadway: L.A.’s Historic Theatre District — LA Conservancy Curtains Up on Broadway: L.A.’s Historic Theatre District Before there was Hollywood there was Broadway! Walk this historic theatre district to see where L.A.’s entertainment industry began. Did you know that L.A.’s Broadway was where the…
- 10:15a–12:45p Art Deco L.A.: Zigzags, Spires, and Stories — LA Conservancy Art Deco L.A.: Zigzags, Spires, and Stories Everyone knows L.A. is a glamorous city, but few know that true Jazz Age elegance can be found in L.A.’s Art Deco wonders. Nothing evokes Jazz Age elegance like the Art Deco style—and L.A. has…
- 11a–1p Union Station: America’s Last Great Train Station — LA Conservancy Union Station: America’s Last Great Train Station Take a ride back in time to see the last great train station ever built. Los Angeles’ Union Station was the last great railway station built during the golden age of rail travel, and it…
- 1:30p–3p The Biltmore Hotel: Host of the Coast — LA Conservancy The Biltmore Hotel: Host of the Coast Join us at the historic Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles! Known in its early days as “The Host of the Coast, the Biltmore Hotel has a glittering history to tell—one of opulence, glamour, and…
- 7p Museum After Dark — Academy Museum
Sun Nov 1
- 4p–5p S.U.T@LA – Vipassana Meditation Practice Group — The Wende Museum Practice Isn’t Just on the Cushion — It’s Wherever Life Takes Us Our practice is inspired by the teachings of Sayadaw U Tejaniya (S.U.T), which invite us to bring wise awareness into every part of life. Mindfulness isn’t just for the…
Mon Nov 2
- 6p–8p Risograph Printing 101 (11/2) — Heavy Manners Library An introductory workshop for learning risograph printing
- 7:30p–9p Tools for Being Human: Buddhist Practices ONLINE WEEKLY WORKSHOP — Philosophical Research Society Explore various Buddhist meditative practices including Tonglen "sending/receiving", Maitri "loving-kindness" & LoJong "mind training"
- 7:30p–10p WIP 024 — The Wende Museum WIP 024 features works in progress by Kendra Adler & Lynsey Peisinger + Nathalie Love. What is WIP? WIP is an artist-led, work-in-progress performance platform co-founded by dance artists Kate Wallich, Stephanie Zaletel, and Belize…
- 8p Paul Ruins a Wedding (2026) Premiere + Edendale Bird’s-Eye Shorts Paul Ruins a Wedding — WHAMMY! A program of four single-take comedy shorts by Brad Roelandt, including the Los Angeles premiere of *Paul Ruins a Wedding*, starring Colin Burgess, Claudia O’Doherty, Mike Mitchell, and Anthony Oberbeck. The Edendale Bird’s-Eye Shorts are…
Tue Nov 3
- 6:30p–8p Yoga Sangraha with Bianca Maiocchi — Philosophical Research Society Join Bianca Maiocchi in this contemporary, breath-led practice rooted in the classical Hatha yoga tradition. Designed for all levels!
- 6:30p–7:30p Living with Loss: A Grief Support Circle — The Wende Museum Join a warm and understanding space where you can share, listen, and heal. Led by Dr. Barry Goldstein, this grief support circle is all about connecting with others who get what you’re going through. Come as you are, no judgments—just open…
- 7p–8:30p Tuesday Men’s Club — The Wende Museum Tuesday Men's Club is a gathering for men to sit in meditation, have an honest conversation, and enjoy each other's company. Men of all ages (our group ranges from 27 to 82) gather after work every other Tuesday. Some nights we talk about…
- 7:30p–9:30p The Manly Hall Reading Group — Philosophical Research Society Ever wanted to dive into Manly Hall's work, but weren't sure you could commit to a whole class? PRS presents a twice monthly reading group!
- 7:30p The Scratch Pad w/ Jonah Ray — Scribble The Scratch Pad is a weekly comedy show hosted by Jonah Ray. This week's line up: TBD Doors at 7:30, show at 8 Proceeds go to Scribble's mental health program, which provides sliding-scale therapy services to the community. $10
Wed Nov 4
- 7a–9a LABC Presents: Wildlife Crossing — Los Angeles Breakfast Club Enjoy a catered breakfast, silly songs, club traditions, and special presentation each week at the historic Los Angeles Breakfast Club.
- 9a–10a Wellness Wednesday — The Wende Museum Whether you are new to meditation or already have experience, we welcome you to this community sit in the beautiful A-Frame Theater of the Wende Museum’s Community Center. Each session is followed by complimentary garden refreshments and…
- 9a–10a Wellness Wednesday — The Wende Museum Join us for our weekly mindfulness meditation. Whether you are new to meditation or already have experience we welcome you to this community sit in the beautiful A-Frame Theater of the Wende Museum Community Center You do not have to join…
- 6p–7p PEACE CLASS with Mandy Kahn — Philosophical Research Society Join us for a free online gathering to build inner peace and world peace with Mandy Kahn
- 7p–8:30p Our Planetary Mirror: Reimagining Humanity on the Scale of the Earth — Philosophical Research Society Join us for a book signing and lecture with author Boris Shoshitaishvili, PhD, in person & online!
Thu Nov 5
- 6:30p–7:30p Living with Loss: A Grief Support Circle — The Wende Museum Join a warm and understanding space where you can share, listen, and heal. Led by Dr. Barry Goldstein, this grief support circle is all about connecting with others who get what you’re going through. Come as you are, no judgments—just open…
Fri Nov 6
- 10:30a–11:30a Community Flow Yoga with Kate O’ Neal — The Wende Museum **Participants must bring their own yoga mat, and are encouraged to also bring a towel to pad their knees and yoga blocks if desired.** Join our new weekly yoga session; all experience levels welcome! Yoga is a practice that builds…
Sat Nov 7
- 9:45a–12:15p Historic Downtown: Old Buildings, New Stories — LA Conservancy Historic Downtown: Old Buildings, New Stories Get a taste of Los Angeles history and culture when you visit downtown’s most iconic places. This tour in downtown L.A. has something for everyone. Come explore some of L.A.’s most beloved…
- 9:45a–12p Angelino Heights: L.A.’s Secret Victorian Neighborhood — LA Conservancy Angelino Heights: L.A.’s Secret Victorian Neighborhood Explore this hidden neighborhood of stunning Victorian homes, one of L.A.’s oldest suburbs. When most people think of a Los Angeles neighborhood, they don’t picture rows of graceful,…
- 10a–12:45p Curtains Up on Broadway: L.A.’s Historic Theatre District — LA Conservancy Curtains Up on Broadway: L.A.’s Historic Theatre District Before there was Hollywood there was Broadway! Walk this historic theatre district to see where L.A.’s entertainment industry began. Did you know that L.A.’s Broadway was where the…
- 10a–5p LA NDN Flea A Native Market — The Broad **Your favorite Indigenous makers’ market is back at The Broad, in collaboration with The Chapter House.** Get a head start on holiday shopping at **LA NDN Flea – A Native Market** and celebrate National Native American History Month.…
- 10:15a–12:45p Art Deco L.A.: Zigzags, Spires, and Stories — LA Conservancy Art Deco L.A.: Zigzags, Spires, and Stories Everyone knows L.A. is a glamorous city, but few know that true Jazz Age elegance can be found in L.A.’s Art Deco wonders. Nothing evokes Jazz Age elegance like the Art Deco style—and L.A. has…
- 11a–1p Union Station: America’s Last Great Train Station — LA Conservancy Union Station: America’s Last Great Train Station Take a ride back in time to see the last great train station ever built. Los Angeles’ Union Station was the last great railway station built during the golden age of rail travel, and it…
- 11a–12:30p SOMATIC BASICS w/ kendra adler — Philosophical Research Society Get in touch with the sensory experience of your body through experiential anatomy, authentic movement, and moving elemental meditations
- 12:30p Drop-in Workshop for Families: Día de Muertos with Lil’ Libros — Academy Museum
- 4p When the Holy Family Went Viral — Getty Center Artists in late medieval and early Renaissance Northern Europe combined symbolic meaning with narratives of domestic intimacy to present the Holy Family as a relatable model. Shaped by religious texts that characterized Joseph as a loving…
Sun Nov 8
- 10:30a–12:30p Samizdat Sundays — The Wende Museum Join us for *Samizdat Sundays*, hands‑on textile workshops inspired by the spirit of creative resistance and DIY culture found in samizdat traditions. Each session offers a different project, connecting archival stories of subversion with…
- 3p–5p Intro to French Beading Workshop hosted by Christina Ng (11/8) — Heavy Manners Library A community beading class for beginners!
- 4p–5p S.U.T@LA – Vipassana Meditation Practice Group — The Wende Museum Practice Isn’t Just on the Cushion — It’s Wherever Life Takes Us Our practice is inspired by the teachings of Sayadaw U Tejaniya (S.U.T), which invite us to bring wise awareness into every part of life. Mindfulness isn’t just for the…
- 6p–7:30p Sage-Based Drag Night — The Broad **Laughter is good medicine. Come for the jokes and stay for the drag with The Chapter House and friends.** **The Chapter House**,** The Broad**, and **REDCAT **co-present **Sage-Based Drag Night**, an interactive, queen-centric comedy and…
Mon Nov 9
- 6p–9p LABC Game Night — Los Angeles Breakfast Club
- 7:30p–9p Tools for Being Human: Buddhist Practices ONLINE WEEKLY WORKSHOP — Philosophical Research Society Explore various Buddhist meditative practices including Tonglen "sending/receiving", Maitri "loving-kindness" & LoJong "mind training"
Tue Nov 10
- 11a–12:30p SOMATIC BASICS w/ kendra adler — Philosophical Research Society Get in touch with the sensory experience of your body through experiential anatomy, authentic movement, and moving elemental meditations
- 6:30p–7:30p Living with Loss: A Grief Support Circle — The Wende Museum Join a warm and understanding space where you can share, listen, and heal. Led by Dr. Barry Goldstein, this grief support circle is all about connecting with others who get what you’re going through. Come as you are, no judgments—just open…
- 6:30p–7:30p HerHealing’s Monthly Sister Circle — The Wende Museum Join our circle of amazing women ready to support and uplift each other. It’s a safe space for sharing, healing, and sisterhood. Whether you’re looking to connect, grow, or just be with others who get it, this is your space! Feel seen.…
- 7p–8:30p Before We Go: Death, Laughter & Good Company — Philosophical Research Society Join Darnell Lamont Walker & friends for a salon-style night of stories, laughter, & real connection at PRS!
- 7:30p–9:30p The Manly Hall Reading Group — Philosophical Research Society Ever wanted to dive into Manly Hall's work, but weren't sure you could commit to a whole class? PRS presents a weekly reading group!
Wed Nov 11
- 9a–10a Wellness Wednesday Returns November 18 — The Wende Museum No session on Wednesday, November 11 for Veterans Day. Wellness Wednesday returns on Wednesday, November 18.
- 9a–10a Wellness Wednesday — The Wende Museum Whether you are new to meditation or already have experience, we welcome you to this community sit in the beautiful A-Frame Theater of the Wende Museum’s Community Center. Each session is followed by complimentary garden refreshments and…
- 6p–7p PEACE CLASS with Mandy Kahn — Philosophical Research Society Join us for a free online gathering to build inner peace and world peace with Mandy Kahn
Thu Nov 12
- 6:30p–7:30p Living with Loss: A Grief Support Circle — The Wende Museum Join a warm and understanding space where you can share, listen, and heal. Led by Dr. Barry Goldstein, this grief support circle is all about connecting with others who get what you’re going through. Come as you are, no judgments—just open…
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Today
- 11a Dog Man: The Musical — Kirk Douglas Theatre Based on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey, _Dog Man: The Musical_ is a hilarious and heartwarming production following the chronicles of Dog Man, who with the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, loves to fight…
- 3p Dog Man: The Musical — Kirk Douglas Theatre Based on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey, _Dog Man: The Musical_ is a hilarious and heartwarming production following the chronicles of Dog Man, who with the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, loves to fight…
- 7:30p–9p Logan Hone’s Feeling Fireworks! Album Release Celebration — Bob Baker Marionette Theater Doors: 7 PM / Show: 7:30 PM Logan Hone is back at Bob Baker Marionette Theater with his whole band to celebrate the release of his new album, *Feeling Fireworks!* Very high spirits! Joy-forward music! Full-bodied musical enthusiasm!…
Tomorrow
- 10:30a–11:30a Hallowe'en Spooktacular — Bob Baker Marionette Theater **** **** Hallowe’en Spooktacular is an hour-long, family-friendly boo-sical revue featuring over one hundred spirited puppets rallying to regale you with silly things on strings. With new thrills and curious creations, from Frankenstein’s…
- 11a Dog Man: The Musical — Kirk Douglas Theatre Based on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey, _Dog Man: The Musical_ is a hilarious and heartwarming production following the chronicles of Dog Man, who with the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, loves to fight…
- 7:30p DRAGON BABY WORKSHOP SERIES — Geffen Playhouse · Pay What You Can Be among the first to experience *Dragon Baby*, the final chapter of Sara Porkalob’s acclaimed "Dragon Cycle." Audiences are invited behind the scenes during this five-week workshop to witness the creative process in real time as scenes,…
- 7:30p–8:30p Hallowe'en Spooktacular — Bob Baker Marionette Theater **** **** Hallowe’en Spooktacular is an hour-long, family-friendly boo-sical revue featuring over one hundred spirited puppets rallying to regale you with silly things on strings. With new thrills and curious creations, from Frankenstein’s…
Thu Oct 15
- 10:30a–11:30a Hallowe'en Spooktacular — Bob Baker Marionette Theater **** **** Hallowe’en Spooktacular is an hour-long, family-friendly boo-sical revue featuring over one hundred spirited puppets rallying to regale you with silly things on strings. With new thrills and curious creations, from Frankenstein’s…
- 11a Dog Man: The Musical — Kirk Douglas Theatre Based on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey, _Dog Man: The Musical_ is a hilarious and heartwarming production following the chronicles of Dog Man, who with the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, loves to fight…
- 2:30p–3:30p Hallowe'en Spooktacular — Bob Baker Marionette Theater **** **** Hallowe’en Spooktacular is an hour-long, family-friendly boo-sical revue featuring over one hundred spirited puppets rallying to regale you with silly things on strings. With new thrills and curious creations, from Frankenstein’s…
- 7:30p DRAGON BABY WORKSHOP SERIES — Geffen Playhouse · Pay What You Can Be among the first to experience *Dragon Baby*, the final chapter of Sara Porkalob’s acclaimed "Dragon Cycle." Audiences are invited behind the scenes during this five-week workshop to witness the creative process in real time as scenes,…
Fri Oct 16
- 7p Dog Man: The Musical — Kirk Douglas Theatre Based on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey, _Dog Man: The Musical_ is a hilarious and heartwarming production following the chronicles of Dog Man, who with the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, loves to fight…
- 7:30p–8:30p Hallowe'en Spooktacular — Bob Baker Marionette Theater **** **** Hallowe’en Spooktacular is an hour-long, family-friendly boo-sical revue featuring over one hundred spirited puppets rallying to regale you with silly things on strings. With new thrills and curious creations, from Frankenstein’s…
- 8p DRAGON BABY WORKSHOP SERIES — Geffen Playhouse · Pay What You Can Be among the first to experience *Dragon Baby*, the final chapter of Sara Porkalob’s acclaimed "Dragon Cycle." Audiences are invited behind the scenes during this five-week workshop to witness the creative process in real time as scenes,…
- 8p Voluntary Weapon Test — New Theater Hollywood Written & Directed by ALSEA DIANA Produced by TEE PARK Featuring JAKOB AUGUST EMBER KNIGHT ZAYA KOLIA FRANK PELLEGRINO JAMES RAIBLE Production Design ALSEA DIANA & TEE PARK Costume Design CHRIS RAIBLE Sound Design MK VELSORF $35 – Seating…
Sat Oct 17
- 10:30a–11:30a Hallowe'en Spooktacular — Bob Baker Marionette Theater **** **** Hallowe’en Spooktacular is an hour-long, family-friendly boo-sical revue featuring over one hundred spirited puppets rallying to regale you with silly things on strings. With new thrills and curious creations, from Frankenstein’s…
- 11a Dog Man: The Musical — Kirk Douglas Theatre Based on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey, _Dog Man: The Musical_ is a hilarious and heartwarming production following the chronicles of Dog Man, who with the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, loves to fight…
- 1:30p–2:30p Hallowe'en Spooktacular — Bob Baker Marionette Theater **** **** Hallowe’en Spooktacular is an hour-long, family-friendly boo-sical revue featuring over one hundred spirited puppets rallying to regale you with silly things on strings. With new thrills and curious creations, from Frankenstein’s…
- 3p Dog Man: The Musical — Kirk Douglas Theatre Based on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey, _Dog Man: The Musical_ is a hilarious and heartwarming production following the chronicles of Dog Man, who with the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, loves to fight…
- 4:30p–5:30p Hallowe'en Spooktacular — Bob Baker Marionette Theater **** **** Hallowe’en Spooktacular is an hour-long, family-friendly boo-sical revue featuring over one hundred spirited puppets rallying to regale you with silly things on strings. With new thrills and curious creations, from Frankenstein’s…
- 7p Dog Man: The Musical — Kirk Douglas Theatre Based on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey, _Dog Man: The Musical_ is a hilarious and heartwarming production following the chronicles of Dog Man, who with the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, loves to fight…
- 8p–9:30p Star Trek: A Live Read Benefit! — Bob Baker Marionette Theater Doors 7:30 PM / Show: 8 PM Flying in from outer space, BBMT welcomes you to a Halloween live read of the beloved episode of *Star Trek: *“Catspaw.” The reading will feature performances by our very own Star Trek cast of: Jon Daly…
- 8p Voluntary Weapon Test — New Theater Hollywood Written & Directed by ALSEA DIANA Produced by TEE PARK Featuring JAKOB AUGUST EMBER KNIGHT ZAYA KOLIA FRANK PELLEGRINO JAMES RAIBLE Production Design ALSEA DIANA & TEE PARK Costume Design CHRIS RAIBLE Sound Design MK VELSORF $35 – Seating…
Sun Oct 18
- 10:30a–11:30a Hallowe'en Spooktacular — Bob Baker Marionette Theater **** **** Hallowe’en Spooktacular is an hour-long, family-friendly boo-sical revue featuring over one hundred spirited puppets rallying to regale you with silly things on strings. With new thrills and curious creations, from Frankenstein’s…
- 1p Dog Man: The Musical — Kirk Douglas Theatre Based on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey, _Dog Man: The Musical_ is a hilarious and heartwarming production following the chronicles of Dog Man, who with the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, loves to fight…
- 1:30p–2:30p Hallowe'en Spooktacular — Bob Baker Marionette Theater **** **** Hallowe’en Spooktacular is an hour-long, family-friendly boo-sical revue featuring over one hundred spirited puppets rallying to regale you with silly things on strings. With new thrills and curious creations, from Frankenstein’s…
- 3:30p Voluntary Weapon Test — New Theater Hollywood Written & Directed by ALSEA DIANA Produced by TEE PARK Featuring JAKOB AUGUST EMBER KNIGHT ZAYA KOLIA FRANK PELLEGRINO JAMES RAIBLE Production Design ALSEA DIANA & TEE PARK Costume Design CHRIS RAIBLE Sound Design MK VELSORF $35 – Seating…
- 4:30p–5:30p Hallowe'en Spooktacular — Bob Baker Marionette Theater **** **** Hallowe’en Spooktacular is an hour-long, family-friendly boo-sical revue featuring over one hundred spirited puppets rallying to regale you with silly things on strings. With new thrills and curious creations, from Frankenstein’s…
- 5p Dog Man: The Musical — Kirk Douglas Theatre Based on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey, _Dog Man: The Musical_ is a hilarious and heartwarming production following the chronicles of Dog Man, who with the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, loves to fight…
- 6:30p–8p 2026 Spook-A-Nanny at Heritage Square Museum — Bob Baker Marionette Theater Doors: 6 PM / Show: 6:30 PM On October 18th, enjoy our annual tradition of Spook-A-Nanny outdoors under the moonlight at the incredibly historic Heritage Square Museum, the most excellent setting to watch a collection of hand-picked,…
- 7:30p–8:30p Hallowe'en Spooktacular — Bob Baker Marionette Theater **** **** Hallowe’en Spooktacular is an hour-long, family-friendly boo-sical revue featuring over one hundred spirited puppets rallying to regale you with silly things on strings. With new thrills and curious creations, from Frankenstein’s…
Tue Oct 20
- 7:30p–8:30p Hallowe'en Spooktacular — Bob Baker Marionette Theater **** **** Hallowe’en Spooktacular is an hour-long, family-friendly boo-sical revue featuring over one hundred spirited puppets rallying to regale you with silly things on strings. With new thrills and curious creations, from Frankenstein’s…
Wed Oct 21
- 7:30p–8:30p Hallowe'en Spooktacular — Bob Baker Marionette Theater **** **** Hallowe’en Spooktacular is an hour-long, family-friendly boo-sical revue featuring over one hundred spirited puppets rallying to regale you with silly things on strings. With new thrills and curious creations, from Frankenstein’s…
Thu Oct 22
- 7:30p–8:30p Hallowe'en Spooktacular — Bob Baker Marionette Theater **** **** Hallowe’en Spooktacular is an hour-long, family-friendly boo-sical revue featuring over one hundred spirited puppets rallying to regale you with silly things on strings. With new thrills and curious creations, from Frankenstein’s…
Fri Oct 23
- 7:30p–8:30p Hallowe'en Spooktacular — Bob Baker Marionette Theater **** **** Hallowe’en Spooktacular is an hour-long, family-friendly boo-sical revue featuring over one hundred spirited puppets rallying to regale you with silly things on strings. With new thrills and curious creations, from Frankenstein’s…
- 8p Patrick Michael Ballard: TO LIVE A LOVING LIFE — Automata Theater TICKETS General Admission: $22 Students/Seniors/Underemployed: $17 Automata welcomes multidisciplinary artist Patrick Michael Ballard back to our Chinatown space with his new installation-performance To Live a Loving Life. Patrick Michael…
Sat Oct 24
- 10:30a–11:30a Hallowe'en Spooktacular — Bob Baker Marionette Theater **** **** Hallowe’en Spooktacular is an hour-long, family-friendly boo-sical revue featuring over one hundred spirited puppets rallying to regale you with silly things on strings. With new thrills and curious creations, from Frankenstein’s…
- 4:30p–5:30p Hallowe'en Spooktacular — Bob Baker Marionette Theater **** **** Hallowe’en Spooktacular is an hour-long, family-friendly boo-sical revue featuring over one hundred spirited puppets rallying to regale you with silly things on strings. With new thrills and curious creations, from Frankenstein’s…
- 8p Patrick Michael Ballard: TO LIVE A LOVING LIFE — Automata Theater TICKETS General Admission: $22 Students/Seniors/Underemployed: $17 Automata welcomes multidisciplinary artist Patrick Michael Ballard back to our Chinatown space with his new installation-performance To Live a Loving Life. Patrick Michael…
Sun Oct 25
- 10:30a–11:30a Hallowe'en Spooktacular — Bob Baker Marionette Theater **** **** Hallowe’en Spooktacular is an hour-long, family-friendly boo-sical revue featuring over one hundred spirited puppets rallying to regale you with silly things on strings. With new thrills and curious creations, from Frankenstein’s…
- 1:30p–2:30p Hallowe'en Spooktacular — Bob Baker Marionette Theater **** **** Hallowe’en Spooktacular is an hour-long, family-friendly boo-sical revue featuring over one hundred spirited puppets rallying to regale you with silly things on strings. With new thrills and curious creations, from Frankenstein’s…
- 2p Patrick Michael Ballard: TO LIVE A LOVING LIFE — Automata Theater TICKETS General Admission: $22 Students/Seniors/Underemployed: $17 Automata welcomes multidisciplinary artist Patrick Michael Ballard back to our Chinatown space with his new installation-performance To Live a Loving Life. Patrick Michael…
- 4:30p–5:30p Hallowe'en Spooktacular — Bob Baker Marionette Theater **** **** Hallowe’en Spooktacular is an hour-long, family-friendly boo-sical revue featuring over one hundred spirited puppets rallying to regale you with silly things on strings. With new thrills and curious creations, from Frankenstein’s…
- 7:30p–8:30p Hallowe'en Spooktacular — Bob Baker Marionette Theater **** **** Hallowe’en Spooktacular is an hour-long, family-friendly boo-sical revue featuring over one hundred spirited puppets rallying to regale you with silly things on strings. With new thrills and curious creations, from Frankenstein’s…
Tue Oct 27
- 7:30p–8:30p Hallowe'en Spooktacular — Bob Baker Marionette Theater **** **** Hallowe’en Spooktacular is an hour-long, family-friendly boo-sical revue featuring over one hundred spirited puppets rallying to regale you with silly things on strings. With new thrills and curious creations, from Frankenstein’s…
Wed Oct 28
- 7:30p–8:30p Hallowe'en Spooktacular — Bob Baker Marionette Theater **** **** Hallowe’en Spooktacular is an hour-long, family-friendly boo-sical revue featuring over one hundred spirited puppets rallying to regale you with silly things on strings. With new thrills and curious creations, from Frankenstein’s…
Thu Oct 29
- 7:30p–8:30p Hallowe'en Spooktacular — Bob Baker Marionette Theater **** **** Hallowe’en Spooktacular is an hour-long, family-friendly boo-sical revue featuring over one hundred spirited puppets rallying to regale you with silly things on strings. With new thrills and curious creations, from Frankenstein’s…
- 7:30p SASHA VELOUR: TRAVESTY — The Wallis Winner of _RuPaul’s Drag Race_ Season 9 and one of the most acclaimed drag artists of her generation, **Sasha** **Velour** returns to The Wallis with _Travesty_, a bold new solo work that traces queer history across time. Through a series…
Fri Oct 30
- 6:30p–7:30p Hallowe'en Spooktacular — Bob Baker Marionette Theater **** **** Hallowe’en Spooktacular is an hour-long, family-friendly boo-sical revue featuring over one hundred spirited puppets rallying to regale you with silly things on strings. With new thrills and curious creations, from Frankenstein’s…
- 7:30p SASHA VELOUR: TRAVESTY — The Wallis Winner of _RuPaul’s Drag Race_ Season 9 and one of the most acclaimed drag artists of her generation, **Sasha** **Velour** returns to The Wallis with _Travesty_, a bold new solo work that traces queer history across time. Through a series…
- 9:30p–10:30p Hallowe'en Spooktacular — Bob Baker Marionette Theater **** **** Hallowe’en Spooktacular is an hour-long, family-friendly boo-sical revue featuring over one hundred spirited puppets rallying to regale you with silly things on strings. With new thrills and curious creations, from Frankenstein’s…
Sat Oct 31
- 10:30a–11:30a Hallowe'en Spooktacular — Bob Baker Marionette Theater **** **** Hallowe’en Spooktacular is an hour-long, family-friendly boo-sical revue featuring over one hundred spirited puppets rallying to regale you with silly things on strings. With new thrills and curious creations, from Frankenstein’s…
- 1:30p–2:30p Hallowe'en Spooktacular — Bob Baker Marionette Theater **** **** Hallowe’en Spooktacular is an hour-long, family-friendly boo-sical revue featuring over one hundred spirited puppets rallying to regale you with silly things on strings. With new thrills and curious creations, from Frankenstein’s…
- 4:30p–5:30p Hallowe'en Spooktacular — Bob Baker Marionette Theater **** **** Hallowe’en Spooktacular is an hour-long, family-friendly boo-sical revue featuring over one hundred spirited puppets rallying to regale you with silly things on strings. With new thrills and curious creations, from Frankenstein’s…
- 7:30p–8:30p Hallowe'en Spooktacular — Bob Baker Marionette Theater **** **** Hallowe’en Spooktacular is an hour-long, family-friendly boo-sical revue featuring over one hundred spirited puppets rallying to regale you with silly things on strings. With new thrills and curious creations, from Frankenstein’s…
Sun Nov 1
- 10:30a–11:30a Hallowe'en Spooktacular — Bob Baker Marionette Theater **** **** Hallowe’en Spooktacular is an hour-long, family-friendly boo-sical revue featuring over one hundred spirited puppets rallying to regale you with silly things on strings. With new thrills and curious creations, from Frankenstein’s…
- 1:30p–2:30p Hallowe'en Spooktacular — Bob Baker Marionette Theater **** **** Hallowe’en Spooktacular is an hour-long, family-friendly boo-sical revue featuring over one hundred spirited puppets rallying to regale you with silly things on strings. With new thrills and curious creations, from Frankenstein’s…
- 4:30p–5:30p Hallowe'en Spooktacular — Bob Baker Marionette Theater **** **** Hallowe’en Spooktacular is an hour-long, family-friendly boo-sical revue featuring over one hundred spirited puppets rallying to regale you with silly things on strings. With new thrills and curious creations, from Frankenstein’s…
- 7p Disparate Action/Desperate Action — New Theater Hollywood A PLAY BY CHRIS KRAUS With CHRIS KRAUS BARRY DEL SHERMAN ROBERT DEWHURST BOTH SHOWS ARE SOLD OUT. Please join the waitlist to be informed about open seats or additional shows. $15 – Seating is limited. Subtitled “Emotional and Political…
- 7:30p–8:30p Hallowe'en Spooktacular — Bob Baker Marionette Theater **** **** Hallowe’en Spooktacular is an hour-long, family-friendly boo-sical revue featuring over one hundred spirited puppets rallying to regale you with silly things on strings. With new thrills and curious creations, from Frankenstein’s…
- 9p Disparate Action/Desperate Action — New Theater Hollywood A PLAY BY CHRIS KRAUS With CHRIS KRAUS BARRY DEL SHERMAN ROBERT DEWHURST BOTH SHOWS ARE SOLD OUT. Please join the waitlist to be informed about open seats or additional shows. $15 – Seating is limited. Subtitled “Emotional and Political…
Thu Nov 5
- 8p Hotel Play — New Theater Hollywood Written and directed by GEORGIA FORD JOE APOLLONIO TYLER GOULDEN JESSIE-ANN KOHLMAN LINDSEY NORMINGTON SUZANNE FLETCHER & TOBIAS SPICHTIG Music and sound design MK VELSORF Costumes NATASHA NEWMAN-THOMAS Producer JACOB PINCUS $35 – Seating…
Fri Nov 6
- 7:30p–8:30p Hallowe'en Spooktacular — Bob Baker Marionette Theater **** **** Hallowe’en Spooktacular is an hour-long, family-friendly boo-sical revue featuring over one hundred spirited puppets rallying to regale you with silly things on strings. With new thrills and curious creations, from Frankenstein’s…
- 8p Hotel Play — New Theater Hollywood Written and directed by GEORGIA FORD JOE APOLLONIO TYLER GOULDEN JESSIE-ANN KOHLMAN LINDSEY NORMINGTON SUZANNE FLETCHER & TOBIAS SPICHTIG Music and sound design MK VELSORF Costumes NATASHA NEWMAN-THOMAS Producer JACOB PINCUS $35 – Seating…
- 8p RADIO GALAXY — The Wallis Starring Joey McIntyre | Lesli Margherita | Meera Simhan * * * A powerful new play by Michèle Aldin Kushner, Radio Galaxy follows Tino, a brilliant 17-year-old from a working-class New Jersey town who dreams of becoming an astronomer. When…
Sat Nov 7
- 10:30a–11:30a Hallowe'en Spooktacular — Bob Baker Marionette Theater **** **** Hallowe’en Spooktacular is an hour-long, family-friendly boo-sical revue featuring over one hundred spirited puppets rallying to regale you with silly things on strings. With new thrills and curious creations, from Frankenstein’s…
- 1:30p–2:30p Hallowe'en Spooktacular — Bob Baker Marionette Theater **** **** Hallowe’en Spooktacular is an hour-long, family-friendly boo-sical revue featuring over one hundred spirited puppets rallying to regale you with silly things on strings. With new thrills and curious creations, from Frankenstein’s…
- 4:30p–5:30p Hallowe'en Spooktacular — Bob Baker Marionette Theater **** **** Hallowe’en Spooktacular is an hour-long, family-friendly boo-sical revue featuring over one hundred spirited puppets rallying to regale you with silly things on strings. With new thrills and curious creations, from Frankenstein’s…
- 7:30p–8:30p Hallowe'en Spooktacular — Bob Baker Marionette Theater **** **** Hallowe’en Spooktacular is an hour-long, family-friendly boo-sical revue featuring over one hundred spirited puppets rallying to regale you with silly things on strings. With new thrills and curious creations, from Frankenstein’s…
- 8p Hotel Play — New Theater Hollywood Written and directed by GEORGIA FORD JOE APOLLONIO TYLER GOULDEN JESSIE-ANN KOHLMAN LINDSEY NORMINGTON SUZANNE FLETCHER & TOBIAS SPICHTIG Music and sound design MK VELSORF Costumes NATASHA NEWMAN-THOMAS Producer JACOB PINCUS $35 – Seating…
- 8p RADIO GALAXY — The Wallis Starring Joey McIntyre | Lesli Margherita | Meera Simhan * * * A powerful new play by Michèle Aldin Kushner, Radio Galaxy follows Tino, a brilliant 17-year-old from a working-class New Jersey town who dreams of becoming an astronomer. When…
Sun Nov 8
- 10:30a–11:30a Hallowe'en Spooktacular — Bob Baker Marionette Theater **** **** Hallowe’en Spooktacular is an hour-long, family-friendly boo-sical revue featuring over one hundred spirited puppets rallying to regale you with silly things on strings. With new thrills and curious creations, from Frankenstein’s…
- 1:30p–2:30p Hallowe'en Spooktacular — Bob Baker Marionette Theater **** **** Hallowe’en Spooktacular is an hour-long, family-friendly boo-sical revue featuring over one hundred spirited puppets rallying to regale you with silly things on strings. With new thrills and curious creations, from Frankenstein’s…
- 4:30p–5:30p Hallowe'en Spooktacular — Bob Baker Marionette Theater **** **** Hallowe’en Spooktacular is an hour-long, family-friendly boo-sical revue featuring over one hundred spirited puppets rallying to regale you with silly things on strings. With new thrills and curious creations, from Frankenstein’s…
- 6p Jana Schmieding, Brian Bahe, Landa Lakes, Lady Shug, Big Mama Tama, Bohenne Arreaux - Sage-Based Drag Night — REDCAT **The Chapter House**, **The Broad**, and REDCAT co-present *Sage-Based Drag Night,* an interactive, queen-centric comedy and drag show hosted by Indigenous comedians and queens **Jana Schmieding (Lakota)**, **Brian Bahe (Diné/Hopi/Tohono…
- 7:30p RADIO GALAXY — The Wallis Starring Joey McIntyre | Lesli Margherita | Meera Simhan * * * A powerful new play by Michèle Aldin Kushner, Radio Galaxy follows Tino, a brilliant 17-year-old from a working-class New Jersey town who dreams of becoming an astronomer. When…
- 8p Hotel Play — New Theater Hollywood Written and directed by GEORGIA FORD JOE APOLLONIO TYLER GOULDEN JESSIE-ANN KOHLMAN LINDSEY NORMINGTON SUZANNE FLETCHER & TOBIAS SPICHTIG Music and sound design MK VELSORF Costumes NATASHA NEWMAN-THOMAS Producer JACOB PINCUS $35 – Seating…
Tue Nov 10
- 8p RADIO GALAXY — The Wallis Starring Joey McIntyre | Lesli Margherita | Meera Simhan * * * A powerful new play by Michèle Aldin Kushner, Radio Galaxy follows Tino, a brilliant 17-year-old from a working-class New Jersey town who dreams of becoming an astronomer. When…
Wed Nov 11
- 7:30p PURPOSE — Geffen Playhouse · Preview + Community Meetup Night Meet the Jaspers: generations of a powerful Black political family under one roof where nothing stays buried for long. When their youngest son returns home, instincts kick in to protect their public image of leadership and moral authority,…
- 8p RADIO GALAXY — The Wallis Starring Joey McIntyre | Lesli Margherita | Meera Simhan * * * A powerful new play by Michèle Aldin Kushner, Radio Galaxy follows Tino, a brilliant 17-year-old from a working-class New Jersey town who dreams of becoming an astronomer. When…
Thu Nov 12
- 7:30p PURPOSE — Geffen Playhouse · Preview + Community Meetup Night Meet the Jaspers: generations of a powerful Black political family under one roof where nothing stays buried for long. When their youngest son returns home, instincts kick in to protect their public image of leadership and moral authority,…
- 8p Hotel Play — New Theater Hollywood Written and directed by GEORGIA FORD JOE APOLLONIO TYLER GOULDEN JESSIE-ANN KOHLMAN LINDSEY NORMINGTON SUZANNE FLETCHER & TOBIAS SPICHTIG Music and sound design MK VELSORF Costumes NATASHA NEWMAN-THOMAS Producer JACOB PINCUS $35 – Seating…
- 8p RADIO GALAXY — The Wallis Starring Joey McIntyre | Lesli Margherita | Meera Simhan * * * A powerful new play by Michèle Aldin Kushner, Radio Galaxy follows Tino, a brilliant 17-year-old from a working-class New Jersey town who dreams of becoming an astronomer. When…
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- thru Oct 25 Emily Mast, PLAY: A Play World Premiere — MOCA Grand Avenue With Hugo Armstrong, Gregory Barnett, Chu-Hsuan Chang, Jessica Emmanuel, Jessica Hemingway, Aramazd Stepanian, and Maxwell TransuePLAY: A Play is a conceptual performance structured to playfully expose the contradictions of freedom and…
Today
- 7:30p–9p A New York Evening With Miles Caton — GRAMMY Museum
- 7:30p–9p An Evening With Social Distortion + — GRAMMY Museum
Tomorrow
- 7:30p–9p The Drop: Lucky Daye + — GRAMMY Museum
Thu Oct 15
- 7:30p–9p Spotlight: Isaiah Rashad — GRAMMY Museum
- 7:30p Cynthia Erivo — Hollywood Bowl
- 8:30p–11p GEORGE + Chiquita Magic — 2220 Arts + Archives The Angel City Jazz Festival returns to 2220 Arts + Archives with a terrific Thursday night double bill. Chiquitamagic is a Colombian artist and producer living in Toronto Canada. Her music maintains her own sense of harmony & feel while…
Fri Oct 16
- 7:30p KCRW Presents: Moselle / Candi Carpenter / Bunny Lowe — Scribble Doors at 7:30pm 17$ Advance tickets available here .
- 8p–11:15p Marisa Anderson - The Anthology of UnAmerican Folk Music — 2220 Arts + Archives **Black Editions** presents an evening with master guitarist, composer and improviser **Marisa Anderson** performing music from her Anthology of UnAmerican Folk Music. **Marisa Anderson** channels the history of the guitar and stretches…
- 8p–11:15p Marisa Anderson - The Anthology of UnAmerican Folk Music — 2220 Arts + Archives
- 8p MAROONS — The Ford
Sat Oct 17
- 7:30p Huw Montague Rendall — BroadStage **October 17, 2026** 7:30 PM ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ One of the most compelling voices on the international stage today, British baritone Huw Montague Rendall joins the Celebrity Opera Series, joined by renowned accompanist…
- 7:30p SmartLess Live with Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, & Will Arnett — Hollywood Bowl
- 7:30p–9p An Evening Celebrating Vampira with Comedian Dana Gould and more! — Philosophical Research Society Join us for an evening exploring the work and story of the legendary Maila Nurmi - otherwise known as Vampira - the original Glamour Ghoul.
- 7:30p Spookey Ruben / Ben Varian / Fake Tala — Scribble Doors at 7:30 $15 Advance tickets available here !
- 7:30p SCOTT DUNN ORCHESTRA: THE EIGHTIES — The Wallis SCOTT DUNN ORCHESTRA **Scott Dunn** and his orchestra return with a thrilling celebration of one of Hollywood’s most iconic decades. The 1980s ushered in a triumphant revival of the sweeping orchestral score, bigger, bolder, and more…
- 8p–11p Hana Stretton — 2220 Arts + Archives Hana Stretton is a British/Australian composer, singer and producer known for her remarkably warm production style and uniquely spacious songform. In 2023, her debut album, *Soon*, earned a beloved status among discerning listeners around…
- 8p Fred Frith’s Fremakajo + DoYeon Kim’s Quartet - Angel City Arts: Jazz Refractions — REDCAT **Angel City Arts** returns to REDCAT for its annual **Jazz Refractions Festival **with a dynamic double bill featuring **Fred Frith**’s Fremakajo + **DoYeon Kim**’s Quartet. Fred Frith’s newest quartet, Fremakajo, unites adventurous…
- 8p Iron & Wine — The Ford
Sun Oct 18
- 4p LOS ANGELES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA: STRAUSS, RAVEL, BEETHOVEN — The Wallis LOS ANGELES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Jaime Martín, MUSIC DIRECTOR Conrad Tao, PIANO R. STRAUSS: _Metamorphosen_, TrV 290 M. RAVEL: Piano Concerto in G major, M. 83 L. BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, “Eroica,” Op.55 Three monumental…
- 7:30p Open Gate Presents — Scribble Open Gate Presents: Alexander Noice & Dylan McKenzie Darryl Tewes' Words Fail Me Jakob Heinemann/Dan Clucas/Garth Powell 7:30pm doors $20 Advance tickets available here !
- 7:30p Iron & Wine — The Ford
- 8p Mekala Session & Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra + Qur’an Shaheed - Angel City Arts: Jazz Refractions — REDCAT **Angel City Arts** returns to REDCAT for its annual **Jazz Refractions Festival** with a dynamic double bill featuring two outstanding artists from Los Angeles in dialogue with the **Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra**. **Qur’an Shaheed**…
Tue Oct 20
- 7:30p–9p Spotlight: Stella Lefty + — GRAMMY Museum
Wed Oct 21
Thu Oct 22
- 7p–9p Intro to Music Production: Ableton Live with Wolf Story (10/22) — Heavy Manners Library A mentorship led by Wolf Story, designed for aspiring music producers who want to perfect their skills using Ableton Live.
- 7:30p RJ Chesney: A Southern Man Album Release Show — Scribble RJ Chesney: A Southern Man Album Release Show. With special guests Eleni Mandell and Maesa. Doors at 7:30pm $20 Advance tickets available here .
Fri Oct 23
- 7p Worldpeace DMT / Dylan Thom — Scribble SOLD OUT! Pretty But Wicked Presents Worldpeace DMT with support from Dylan Thom. Doors at 7pm $18 Advance tickets available here !
- 7:30p MUSE/IQUE: AMERICAN SOUND TAKES FLIGHT — The Wallis What defines the sound of American music? Under the visionary leadership of Artistic Director **Rachael** **Worby**, **MUSE/IQUE** explores that question in an immersive concert experience that blends live music with storytelling and…
- 8p My Chemical Romance — Hollywood Bowl
- 8p Julian Lage featuring John Medeski, Jorge Roeder, Kenny Wollesen — The Ford
Sat Oct 24
- 11a–4p Grand Ave Arts: All Access 2026 — MOCA Grand Avenue Rev up and get down at Saturday Studio, MOCA’s arty party for everyone during Grand Ave Arts All Access. From the Central Library to The Music Center and everywhere in between, GAAAA invites visitors of all ages to experience the…
- 2:30p MUSE/IQUE: AMERICAN SOUND TAKES FLIGHT — The Wallis What defines the sound of American music? Under the visionary leadership of Artistic Director **Rachael** **Worby**, **MUSE/IQUE** explores that question in an immersive concert experience that blends live music with storytelling and…
- 7p KCRW Presents SMUSH: The Blood — Scribble A variety show hosted by Dav Yendler at Scribble Community Center. Presented by KCRW. Doors at 7pm $12 advance tickets / $15 day of show Tickets available here !
- 7:30p MUSE/IQUE: AMERICAN SOUND TAKES FLIGHT — The Wallis What defines the sound of American music? Under the visionary leadership of Artistic Director **Rachael** **Worby**, **MUSE/IQUE** explores that question in an immersive concert experience that blends live music with storytelling and…
- 8p My Chemical Romance — Hollywood Bowl
- 8p Music Beyond Borders: Discostan with Lifafa and Arushi Jain — The Ford
Sun Oct 25
- 11:30a DrumatiX: Rhythm, Redefined! — The Ford
- 2p MUSE/IQUE: AMERICAN SOUND TAKES FLIGHT — The Wallis What defines the sound of American music? Under the visionary leadership of Artistic Director **Rachael** **Worby**, **MUSE/IQUE** explores that question in an immersive concert experience that blends live music with storytelling and…
- 5p–6:30p YOKAI MONSTERS: 100 MONSTERS w/ Live Electronic Score by 92Jelani and yuk.! — Philosophical Research Society Switched on Cinema returns to PRS for a screening of the Japanese folkloric monster classic set to a one-of-a-kind electrifying live score!
- 6:30p Solidarity and Snacks Variety Show Extravaganza — Scribble Variety Show Extravaganza to benefit the Solidarity and Snacks mutual aid group. Music, comedy, dance, puppets, photo booth, snacks and more! Halloween costumes encouraged. Doors at 6:30, show at 7:30 $18, no one turned away for lack of…
- 8:30p–10:45p Chris Ryan Williams Vibration Trio + Kalia Vandever — 2220 Arts + Archives Brooklyn-based experimental artist and trumpeter **Chris Ryan Williams** explores electroacoustic composition, free jazz, and sound installation. His critically acclaimed debut long-play (LP), Odu: Vibration II, is an enveloping, immersive…
Mon Oct 26
- 7p–9p grump+ Tori Gesualdo, Bromp Treb, Huma Abedin, Lora Mathis & Matty Terrones — Heavy Manners Library A spoken word and music show!
- 7:30p–9p A Conversation With THE-DREAM + — GRAMMY Museum
- 7:30p–9p A New York Evening With Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional — GRAMMY Museum
Tue Oct 27
- 7:30p–9p An Evening With Keb' Mo' + — GRAMMY Museum
Wed Oct 28
Thu Oct 29
Fri Oct 30
Sat Oct 31
- 2p Woven Business Academy Benefit Concert — Scribble Join us on October 31st for the Woven Business Academy Benefit Concert. With live music, vendors, drag, food & drinks! 2-4:30pm $15-30 sliding scale tickets available here .
- 7p My Chemical Romance — Hollywood Bowl
- 8p The Rocky Horror Picture Show Feat. Sins O’ The Flesh — The Ford
Sun Nov 1
- 5p–8p DTLA ArtNight — MOCA Grand Avenue Join us tonight on Grand Avenue and explore DTLA ArtNight. MOCA, The Broad, and other neighboring institutions come together for a free night of art, music, and culture. MOCA Grand Avenue will be open until 8pm and has free general…
- 7:30p Meerna / Paul Spring / Steven Van Betten — Scribble Meernaa is the moniker of LA-based musician Carly Bond, blending elements of R&B, jazz, psychedelic rock, folk, art rock, and pop to create a genre-defying sound. Her music delves into themes of emotional evolution, personal growth, and…
Wed Nov 4
- 7:30p–9p Living Meditation Project: An Ecstatic Listening Soundbath — Philosophical Research Society Join us for a transportive and meditative ritualistic sound experience using musical drones and the electronically extended voice at PRS
Sat Nov 7
- 7:30p Forever Wildland Fest — Scribble Forever Wildland Fest returns to Los Angeles. Built by wildland firefighters and driven by a passion for independent music, Forever Wildland Fest brings together punk, hardcore, and underground artists for a full night of loud, fast,…
Sun Nov 8
- 11a–5p 2026 Latin Music Appreciation Day — GRAMMY Museum
- 7:30p foxtails / dadlore / Astatine / Love at First Fight — Scribble Presented by Bear Arms and AFL. Doors at 7:30 $15 in adv / $20 at the door Advance tickets here .
Mon Nov 9
- 7p–9p Spotlight Floodlight — Stories Books & Cafe synth performance with Peter Adams
Wed Nov 11
- 7p–9p Jacinta Lanz: On Our Way — Philosophical Research Society Join Mexican poet & meditation teacher Jacinta Lanz for an evening celebrating her poetry collection, "En nuestro camino / On Our Way"
Thu Nov 12
- 7p Peri-MANIA — Scribble Peri-MANIA Aging is a total clown show! Come experience this one of a kind interactive art show by Carsen LaBella about the circus of clowns perimenopause causes! This immersive experience is one night only- November 12, 7-10pm. FREE entry…
- 7:30p Orpheus Chamber Orchestra with Isata Kanneh Mason — BroadStage **November 12, 2026** 7:30 PM ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ 90 Minutes (No Intermission) Pianist **Isata Kanneh-Mason**, one of the most in-demand artists of her generation, joins **Orpheus Chamber Orchestra** for a brilliant program…
- 7:30p LAS MIGAS — The Wallis One of Spain’s most electrifying all-women ensembles, **Las** **Migas** is a powerhouse quartet that fuses traditional flamenco with bold contemporary sensibilities. With more than two decades on the road and multiple Latin GRAMMY wins…
■ Art & Exhibitions 33
Ongoing
- thru Aug 31 J. Paul Getty Life and Legacy — Getty Center This permanent installation tells the story of J. Paul Getty, the businessman and art collector who used the bulk of his wealth to create the arts institution that bears his name. Considered the world’s richest man in the 1950s and 60s,…
- thru Jun 1 Momo Nagano: Archeology of Motherhood — 18th Street Arts Center **Archeology of Motherhood (jute fiber, 1978)** **June 1, 2026 - June 1, 2027** [**18th Street Arts Center**](https://18thstreet.org/venue/18th-street-arts-center/) Recently discovered bundled in storage under Nagano's Silverlake home,…
- thru Oct 18 Lost. Found. Returned. — Getty Center In 1894 the Kupferstich-Kabinett in Dresden acquired a drawing by Otto Greiner (1869–1916), a German artist associated with the Symbolist movement. How did that drawing, which the museum marked as “lost” after World War II, end up at the…
- thru Oct 18 Stendahl’s World — Getty Center Around 1940, after decades of selling landscapes and Modern paintings, Earl Stendahl turned to Mexican antiquities, transforming the market for pre-Hispanic art in Los Angeles and beyond. Stendahl Art Galleries promoted the ancient…
- thru Oct 17 Arts@theObservatory: Russell Crotty – Nocturnal Landscapes From The Arid West — Mount Wilson Observatory #### An Exhibition in the 100-inch Telescope Dome *Exhibition Hours* *Saturdays, 1–5 PM, July 4–October 17, 2026* *Additional viewing times available by appointment – contact [arts@mtwilson.edu](mailto:arts@mtwilson.edu)* *Exhibition…
- thru Oct 18 Odilon Redon — Getty Center Odilon Redon (1840–1916) is known for his enigmatic art that celebrated the beauty of nature and mined the dreamlike depths of the imagination. Featuring an exceptional group of charcoal drawings, lithographs, and pastels from Getty’s…
- thru Aug 26 HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT: Manzanar’s Camo Net Factory — 18th Street Arts Center HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT: Manzanar’s Camo Net Factory ****July 19, 2026 - August 26, 2026**** **Hearth Gallery -18th Street Arts Center** This exhibition at 18th Street Arts Center emerges from performance artist Dan Kwong’s *Manzanar…
- thru Mar 14 The Making of a Medieval Manuscript — Getty Center Books were written, decorated, and bound entirely by hand during the pre-modern era in Europe. This exhibition explores the four stages of making medieval books, from preparing animal skin to make parchment, to the methods and materials…
- thru Jan 3 Every Minute Is History — Getty Center Discover the work of five photographers whose distinct approaches to the medium helped expand traditional representations of Chicano/a communities in Los Angeles during the second half of the 20th century. Drawing from a wide range of…
- thru Jan 3 Instante/revelación — Getty Center Exploring the rich tapestry of cultural and artistic dialogues that have shaped Mexico's photographic history, this exhibition features works by 13 prominent photographers, including Lola Álvarez Bravo, Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Héctor García,…
- thru Nov 22 Susan Silton: Diving into the Wreck — Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery Susan Silton: Diving into the Wreck is the first major survey of the work of LA-based artist Susan Silton. Comprising over 150 works that include participatory and multi-media installations, photographic, video, and audio works, early…
- thru Nov 22 Civilized Voices at Barnsdall Art Park — Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery September 3 – November 22, 2026 as a part of Susan Silton: Diving into the Wreck Making its debut alongside the Susan Silton: Diving into the Wreck exhibition is Civilized Voices, a site-specific public project inspired by a series of…
- thru Nov 28 Saodat Ismailova, Other Light at Western Front — JOAN Saodat Ismailova, Melted into the Sun, 2024, video still. Courtesy of the artist. Saodat Ismailova Davra Western Front Following artist and filmmaker Saodat Ismailova’s 2024 exhibition Other Time and Davra Research Collective at JOAN…
- thru Dec 13 Flesh Witness — REDCAT Opening Reception: September 12, 6-8 PM [RSVP](https://www.redcat.org/form/flesh-witness-opening-reception) *Flesh Witness* brings together contemporary artists whose work examines global histories and ongoing conditions of militarism…
- thru Mar 14 Joshua Reynolds's *Portrait of Mai* and 18th-Century Portraiture — Getty Center This selection of painted and sculpted portraits by such artists as Gainsborough, Goya, and David explore the interplay of status, character, and identity in an age of global encounter. At its center is the US debut of Sir Joshua…
- thru Jan 3 In These Times: Recent Acquisitions at MOCA — MOCA Grand Avenue In These Times: Recent Acquisitions at MOCA surveys artworks added to the museum’s collection over the past five years, highlighting major purchases and gifts within MOCA’s broader holdings. Organized thematically by gallery—including…
- thru Jan 3 Alexander Apóstol Regime: Dramatis Personae — MOCA Grand Avenue Alexander Apóstol (b. 1969, Barquisimeto, Venezuela; lives in Madrid) explores the entanglement of art and systems of political power in Latin America and how the two mirror and distort each other. In his photographs, videos, and…
- thru Jan 10 The Holy Family at Home — Getty Center Northern European artists around 1500 adopted a fresh view of the Holy Family, portraying the Virgin Mary, Christ Child, and a devoted St. Joseph as a loving trio in a domestic interior. This exhibition celebrates the treatment of this…
- thru Feb 28 Reggie Burrows Hodges — Getty Center A deep admirer of historic European painting, Los Angeles-born artist Reggie Burrows Hodges created a new series of paintings inspired by the art of father-and-daughter painters Orazio and Artemisia Gentileschi in the Getty’s collection.…
- thru Jan 17 Social Housing: Vienna—Los Angeles — MAK Center for Art and Architecture at the Schindler House The MAK Center for Art and Architecture is pleased to present *Social Housing: Vienna—Los Angeles*. The exhibition brings together case studies from both cities to examine the relationship between architecture, housing policy, and civic…
- thru Oct 26 malavika rao: are there roots where the ground trembles? — Human Resources ***“are there roots where the ground trembles?”* **is a solo exhibition by malavika rao, featuring ceramics and patchwork installation that considers how a place becomes liveable when permanence is uncertain. The exhibition features a…
Thu Oct 15
- 6p MERF and the Rising Artist Foundation Office Hours — Scribble An educational discussion on Music Publishing, the basics of compositions, registrations, and revenue. Learn about Public Rights Organizations, Publishing Administrators, self-publishers, and the various roles & responsibilities to…
Sun Oct 18
- Opening Reception - Todd Gray: Church and State — The Brick TODD GRAY: Church and State October 18, 2026 - January 16, 2027 Opening Reception: Sunday, October 18 | 2:00 - 5:00 PM Sumptuous Memories of Plundering Kings, 2021, Fourteen archival pigment prints with UV laminate in artist's frames, 84…
- 12p Odilon Redon: Otherworldly Visions — Getty Center Odilon Redon (1840–1916) is known for his enigmatic art that celebrated the beauty of nature and mined the dreamlike depths of the imagination. Featuring an exceptional group of charcoal drawings, lithographs, and pastels from Getty’s…
- 2p–5p Opening Reception - Todd Gray: Church and State — The Brick TODD GRAY: Church and State October 18, 2026 - January 16, 2027 Opening Reception: Sunday, October 18 | 2:00 - 5:00 PM Sumptuous Memories of Plundering Kings, 2021, Fourteen archival pigment prints with UV laminate in artist's frames, 84…
Thu Oct 22
- 10a–4p Silverlinings (westside) with Cara Levine — 18th Street Arts Center Silverlinings (westside) with Cara Levine **Tuesday, October 22nd | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM** 18th Street Arts Center 1639 18th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404 Free + Open to Survivors of the Eaton and Palisades Fires Join artist Cara Levine, a…
- 11:30a The Man in the Tuskhut — The Velaslavasay Panorama The Man welcomes visitors inside The Nova Tuskhut for solitary encounters. ** *The Man in the Tuskhut* A Solitary, 20-minute Encounter inside The Nova Tuskhut [Tickets: $45 ($5 off for VPES Members)](https://buytickets.at/panorama/2284163)…
- 7p–9p Opening Reception of Social Housing: Vienna—Los Angeles — MAK Center for Art and Architecture at the Schindler House
Sat Oct 24
- 11a–1p Figure Drawing at Heavy Manners Hosted by Tom Herpich (10/24) — Heavy Manners Library A 3 hour life drawing session hosted by Tom Herpich
Sun Oct 25
- 11a–1p Clothed Figure Drawing at Heavy Manners Hosted by Bijou Karman (10/25) — Heavy Manners Library A 3 hour life drawing session hosted by Bijou Karman
Sat Oct 31
- 11a–1p Clothed Figure Drawing at Heavy Manners Hosted by Bijou Karman (10/31) — Heavy Manners Library A 3 hour life drawing session hosted by Bijou Karman
Wed Nov 4
- 5p–8p Normal Dreams — Human Resources [tickets](https://pools.events/t/ci5gowlc/) Pretty but Wicked presents *Normal Dreams*, a new performance by dancer Liana Zhen-Ai and musician Astrid Sonne. First presented as a part of the *Pairings* series at **La Mama Experimental…
Sun Nov 8
- 11a–1p Clothed Figure Drawing at Heavy Manners Hosted by Bijou Karman (11/8) — Heavy Manners Library A 3 hour life drawing session hosted by Bijou Karman
■ Publication 25
Today
- 7p At Saban Theatre: John Green w/ Julia Whelan, "Hollywood, Ending" — Skylight Books #1 bestselling author John Green makes his much-anticipated return to fiction with a behind-the-scenes Hollywood love story about finding someone to trust in an untrustworthy world. For rising talents Kai Laramie and Juniper Castillo,…
- 7p Brian Evenson w/ Nghiem Tran, "Phantom Limb" — Skylight Books Master of literary horror Brian Evenson returns with a long-awaited follow-up to his 2016 novel, Last Days. After destroying the headquarters of an underground amputation cult, a burned and battered Kline finds himself in a holding cell.…
- 7p–9p The Royal We with Roddy Bottum — Stories Books & Cafe A founder of the iconic band Faith No More shares his coming-of-age and out-of-the-closet story in pre–tech boom San Francisco. THE ROYAL WE is a poetic survey of a time set in a magical city that once was and is no more. It is a memoir…
Thu Oct 15
- 7:30p Rabbit Hole Nonfiction Reading Club — Skylight Books Join us in store every third Thursday of the month for Skylight's political, current events, and history nonfiction book club!
Fri Oct 16
- 7p Jennifer Tseng w/ Eric C. Wat, "Mixed Feelings" — Skylight Books CO-SPONSORED WITH KUNDIMAN, A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO NURTURING GENERATIONS OF WRITERS AND READERS OF ASIAN AMERICAN LITERATURE. "Tseng is a compelling storyteller and an elegant stylist who approaches her stories a little like…
Mon Oct 19
- 7p Alexander Maksik w/ Scott Burton, "Passengers" — Skylight Books A taut, emotionally gripping, and surprisingly funny novel about a father and daughter stranded in an airport at the end of the world. Ivan is a solitary man in his seventies, set in his ways and haunted by the failures of his past. His…
Tue Oct 20
- 7p Alicia Malone w/ Ben Mankiewicz, "Murder at the Movies" — Skylight Books A Hitchcock movie screening turns fatal when a recent transplant to New England discovers a dead body on opening night of the movie palace she's just inherited. A thrilling first entry in a cozy mystery series by Turner Classic Movies host…
Wed Oct 21
- 6:30p–9p Hard and Glad with Amelia Ada — Stories Books & Cafe Alexandra Hall Amanfda-Faye Jimenez Vaughn Larson Ali Liebegott Brooke Palmieri Brontez Purnell Thomas Renjilian Hosted by Michelle Tea
Thu Oct 22
- 7p At Barnsdall: Ayad Akhatar, "The Radiance" — Skylight Books A NEW YORK TIMES NOVEL EVERYONE WILL BE TALKING ABOUT IN 2026 • A TIME MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2026 “Simply put, a work of genius.” —Abraham Verghese, author of The Covenant of Water A mysterious accident along a country road sparks an…
- 7p Lisa Hanawalt w/ Priyanka Mattoo, " I Can't Stop Thinking About Horses and Sex" — Skylight Books From the creative mind behind Bojack Horseman and Tuca & Bertie comes a fragmented memoir — poignant, punchy, and sometimes just plain gross! A deliciously candid and juicy exploration of platonic and romantic fixations, heartbreak, and…
- 7p At Barnsdall: Ayad Akhatar w/ Fatima Asghar, "The Radiance" — Skylight Books A NEW YORK TIMES NOVEL EVERYONE WILL BE TALKING ABOUT IN 2026 • A TIME MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2026 “Simply put, a work of genius.” —Abraham Verghese, author of The Covenant of Water A mysterious accident along a country road sparks an…
- 7p Lisa Hanawalt, " I Can't Stop Thinking About Horses and Sex" — Skylight Books From the creative mind behind Bojack Horseman and Tuca & Bertie comes a fragmented memoir — poignant, punchy, and sometimes just plain gross! A deliciously candid and juicy exploration of platonic and romantic fixations, heartbreak, and…
Fri Oct 23
- 6:30p–9p Mandylion Press Live — Stories Books & Cafe with editors Mabel Taylor and Madeline Porsella in coversation with Lena Redford and Lily Napach for the release of their 2 newest titles Love Days by Ettie Stettheimer and The Story of Avis by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps
- 7p Adam Wilson w/ Allie Rowbottom, "Fail Sons" — Skylight Books A pair of estranged brothers drive their father’s cryonically frozen body across a divided America to its final resting place in this darkly comic novel about masculinity and grief—a 21st century update of As I Lay Dying—from the author of…
Mon Oct 26
- 7p Ben Ehrenreich w/ Sesshu Foster, "Hold Still" — Skylight Books One of Literary Hub's Most Anticipated Books for 2026 A profound and deeply personal, genre-bending book about finding one's way back to life after the death of a parent. In the months after his mother Barbara's death, Ben Ehrenreich set…
Tue Oct 27
- 7:30p Coyotes Fiction Book Club — Skylight Books Join us every fourth Tuesday of the month for our fiction book club!
Wed Oct 28
- 7p K-Ming Chang, "Needlemouth" w/ Carribean Fragoza — Skylight Books From the award-winning author of Bestiary, three cousins are forced to complete an impossible and violent task set by a vengeful demon. Cousins Cindy, Yangyang, and Mandy’s hot, tedious summer unfolds in their grandmother’s hauntingly…
Thu Oct 29
- 7p K-Ming Chang w/ Carribean Fragoza, "Needlemouth" — Skylight Books From the award-winning author of Bestiary, three cousins are forced to complete an impossible and violent task set by a vengeful demon. Cousins Cindy, Yangyang, and Mandy’s hot, tedious summer unfolds in their grandmother’s hauntingly…
Fri Oct 30
- 7p Janet Reitman w/ Madeleine Brand, "The Inheritance" — Skylight Books A stunning work of narrative nonfiction that traces the lives of nine Americans over three decades, offering a vivid account of a nation in crisis—from award-winning New York Times Magazine writer Janet Reitman A thrill-seeking former Navy…
Thu Nov 5
- 7p Cole Rockarts w/Sandy Hudson, "Fired Up About Unions" — Skylight Books Ever had a crappy job with an even crappier boss who made you feel disposable, powerless, and exploited? Whether you're bagging groceries, writing code, delivering food, or cleaning hotel rooms, Fired Up About Unions is your invitation to…
Fri Nov 6
- 6:30p–9p Imperialist Realism with Daniel Bessner — Stories Books & Cafe Imperialist Realism explores how Americans have come to accept their global empire not because they believe in its righteousness but because they believe no alternative to U.S. hegemony is possible. What does it feel like to live in a…
Sun Nov 8
- 6p–9p Notes from the Sex Worker Left with Heather Berg — Stories Books & Cafe Drawing on interviews with sex workers and their political and creative writings, Notes from the Sex Worker Left highlights the unruly thinkers who are at the vanguard of radical theorizing on family, work, the state, and community care.…
Mon Nov 9
- 7p Christy Scott Cashman, "What Happened in Belulah" — Skylight Books A teenage girl uncovers the dark secrets of her Smoky Mountain town while searching for a missing classmate in this gripping coming-of-age mystery perfect for fans of Where the Crawdads Sing. Nestled in the foothills of the Smoky…
Wed Nov 11
- 7p Obi Kaufmann w/ Josh Jackson, "California Inside Out" — Skylight Books From the acclaimed author of The California Field Atlas and The State of Fire, a mind-expanding manifesto on belonging to the land called California. "Kaufmann makes a compelling argument for a decisive new perspective. An urgent message…
Thu Nov 12
- 7p Domenic Priore, "Pop Surf Culture" — Skylight Books The definitive guide to the infiltration of underground surf culture into 20th century popular entertainment and a coffee table history of the music, art, design, film, and fashion from the Bohemian Surf Boom. From the original beachcomber…
■ Social 14
Tomorrow
- 7p–9p Astro Study Club: Exploring Ancient Wisdom Through Modern Eyes — Philosophical Research Society Embark on a journey through the ages of astrology with the Astro Study Club!
- 7p–9p Astrology in Action with Vivi Henriette — Philosophical Research Society Join host Vivi Henriette in a monthly gathering for seekers and changemakers devoted to using astrology as a tool for empowered living.
- 7p–9p Astro Book Club: Exploring Ancient Wisdom Through Modern Eyes — Philosophical Research Society PRS welcomes Astro Salon's new book club exploring the realm of astrology texts, spanning from ancient classics to modern interpretations!
Thu Oct 15
- 2p–5p The DEATH CAFE hosted by Elizabeth Gill Lui — Philosophical Research Society A monthly informal gathering to discuss all things related to death and dying with tea and refreshments held in person at PRS
Sat Oct 17
- 5p–6:30p Book Talk & Signing: The Tree Within with author Indranil Chakravarty — Philosophical Research Society Join us in the PRS Library for an evening with author Indranil Chakravarty as he introduces his new book on Octavio Paz's Years in India
Thu Oct 22
- 7p–8:30p The Light of the Sun and the Moon, Book Release with Dr. Nida Chenagtsang — Philosophical Research Society Dr. Nida Chenagtsang presents the Mahamudra teachings of the Yuthok Nyingthig—the Path of Complete Liberation.
Sat Oct 24
- 2p–5p The DEATH CAFE hosted by Elizabeth Gill Lui — Philosophical Research Society A monthly informal gathering to discuss all things related to death and dying with tea and refreshments held in person at PRS
Tue Oct 27
- 7p–9p LOS ANGELES ASTRO SALON – Monthly Astrology Gathering! — Philosophical Research Society Join us for monthly astrology-themed discussions featuring a wide-array of illuminating guests!
Fri Oct 30
- 7p–9p Improvisational Singing Circle with mx puja singh — Philosophical Research Society Join puja and come together in community to sing and explore and open our voices so that we can express ourselves more freely.
Sat Oct 31
- 7p THE PRS HALLOWEEN BASH + HAUNTED OPEN HOUSE!! — Philosophical Research Society Join us as we gather for a Halloween night of live monster music, dancing, strange cinema, ghost stories, costumes, “Skary’oke” & more!
Sat Nov 7
- 7p LAAS Star Party – November 7 — Mount Wilson Observatory **Mount Wilson Observatory and the Los Angeles Astronomical Society host occasional free public star parties at the observatory.** Come join us for a public star party and spend a relaxing evening in the San Gabriel Mountains under the…
Wed Nov 11
- 7p–9p Astro Book Club: Exploring Ancient Wisdom Through Modern Eyes — Philosophical Research Society PRS welcomes Astro Salon's new book club exploring the realm of astrology texts, spanning from ancient classics to modern interpretations!
- 7p–9p Astro Study Club: Exploring Ancient Wisdom Through Modern Eyes — Philosophical Research Society Embark on a journey through the ages of astrology with the Astro Study Club!
- 7p–9p Astrology in Action with Vivi Henriette — Philosophical Research Society Join host Vivi Henriette in a monthly gathering for seekers and changemakers devoted to using astrology as a tool for empowered living.
■ Performance 10
Ongoing
- thru Oct 31 On the Floor by Théophylle Dcx & Maria Silk — Human Resources *On the Floor* marks the first collaboration between Théophylle Dcx and Maria Silk. In this duet, these two friends attempt to piece together traces of 70s and 80s queer San Francisco. Specifically, their project explores the legacies…
Thu Oct 15
- 7:30p–10p Kevin Corcoran, Adam Lion & Wilson Shook; Music Research Strategies; Cherlyn Hsing-Hsin Liu & Michael Pisaro-Liu; A ∩ D — Human Resources [tickets](https://pools.events/t/z-j5lkg8/) Doors: 7:30 pm First set: 8 pm A unprecedented confluence of creative voices from California and beyond, tonight’s audiovisual offerings substantiate diverse angles of approach to the fundamental…
Fri Oct 16
- 7p–9p Propositional Attitudes / Scorebook / Open Score(d) — Human Resources [tickets here](https://pools.events/t/xcgxkyep/) Organized by Wild Up, Elana Mann, and John Burtple Join us for an evening of open scores—artist-made instructions, propositions, prompts, and possibilities for making performances together.…
- 7p–9p Propositional Attitudes / Scorebook / Open Score(d) — Human Resources Fri, Oct 16 at 7pm [tickets](https://pools.events/t/t0rsxzcp/" data-type="link" data-id="https://pools.events/t/t0rsxzcp/) Propositional Attitudes / Scorebook / Open Score(d) Friday, October 16, 2026, 7-9pm Join us for an evening of open…
- 8p Victoria Marks — UCLA Nimoy Theater A Deer Walks into a Dance, a world premiere by Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Victoria Marks. In *A Deer Walks into a Dance*, Alpert Award-winning choreographer **Victoria Marks **explores connection in a world of division. Using…
Sat Oct 17
- 5p–9:30p Young Boy Dancing Group — Human Resources [tickets](https://pools.events/t/cyo5qhiz/) Young Boy Dancing Group performance 60-80 minutes Performance cast TBA No flash lights, photography is allowed may contain fog and/or loud music entry and exit at anytime is allowed Young Boy…
Fri Oct 23
- 8p Mirlitons — UCLA Nimoy Theater Mirlitons, a duet of beatbox and dance by Aymeric Hainaux and François Chaignaud. A graceful yet unrelenting duel of beatbox and percussions, *Mirlitons* is a marathon vocal and dance duet from musician **Aymeric Hainaux** and…
Fri Oct 30
- 8p Beck+Col — UCLA Nimoy Theater *Red All Night*, a slasher horror film examining individualism, the middle chapter of the *Red Night *trilogy. **"The film weaves influences from horror cinema, pop culture, and political theory into a blood-and-guts-soaked phantasmagoric…
Wed Nov 4
- 7p–9:30p Normal Dreams – Liana Zhen-Ai + Astrid Sonne — Human Resources [tickets](https://pools.events/t/ci5gowlc/) Pretty but Wicked presents *Normal Dreams*, a new performance by dancer Liana Zhen-Ai and musician Astrid Sonne. First presented as a part of the *Pairings* series at **La Mama Experimental…
Thu Nov 12
- 8p Kafka’s Letter to His Father — UCLA Nimoy Theater U.S. premiere of *Kafka's Letter to His Father*, a contemporary opera adapted from Franz Kafka's iconic letter. Adapted from Franz Kafka’s searing letter to his father, this **critically acclaimed opera transforms one of the 20th century’s…
■ Books & Readings 8
Today
- 12p–4p Astrology Club Los Angeles Pop Up! — Stories Books & Cafe free 15 minute astrology readings by Giancarlo Lazarte Amado Founder, Astrology Club Los Angeles
Sat Oct 17
- 1p Poets in the Grove Vol 2: by Los Feliz Writers group — Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery Saturday, Oct 17, 1 pm To continue the celebration of Susan Silton’s commissioned public work Civilized Voices, join the Los Feliz Writers, a group led by Sammy Ginsberg that works to celebrate, engage, and empower local writers through…
Sun Oct 25
- 7p–9p Jazz Roulette Variety Show — Stories Books & Cafe Hosted by Molly Lambert
Tue Oct 27
- 12p–4p Astrology Club Los Angeles Pop Up! — Stories Books & Cafe free 15 minute astrology readings by Giancarlo Lazarte Amado Founder, Astrology Club Los Angeles
Wed Oct 28
Fri Oct 30
- 7:30p FANGS Screening — Scribble Join us on October 30, 2026 at 8pm for a special Halloween screening of FANGS (ANYAB) in Los Angeles at Scribble, hosted by Mizna. For more than twenty-five years, Mizna has promoted contemporary and experimental approaches to art,…
Sat Nov 7
- 2p–3p Catalog Release and “Readings” with Susan Silton and Dana Johnson — Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery Saturday, Nov 7, 2 – 3 pm To celebrate the release of the exhibition catalog for Susan Silton: Diving into the Wreck join the artist and writer Dana Johnson for a performance reading of Johnson’s story Later and Later, Longer Than Ever.…
Tue Nov 10
- 12p–4p Astrology Club Los Angeles Pop Up! — Stories Books & Cafe free 15 minute astrology readings by Giancarlo Lazarte Amado Founder, Astrology Club Los Angeles
■ Dance 7
Tue Oct 20
- 8p Dimitri Chamblas - Ulysse Marion — REDCAT **Dimitri Chamblas** delves into the life stories of two remarkable dancers in *Ulysse Marion. *Through long conversations with **Marion Barbeau** and **Ulysse Zangs**, Chamblas resurfaced childhood memories of their training with the…
Wed Oct 21
- 8p Dimitri Chamblas - Ulysse Marion — REDCAT **Dimitri Chamblas** delves into the life stories of two remarkable dancers in *Ulysse Marion. *Through long conversations with **Marion Barbeau** and **Ulysse Zangs**, Chamblas resurfaced childhood memories of their training with the…
Sun Nov 1
- 11a FAMILY FEST | DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS — The Wallis Step into a world of color, music, and tradition as The Wallis honors **Día De Los Muertos** for the second annual **Family Fest | Día De Los Muertos**. This event will honor the holiday as a time to remember loved ones, share stories, and…
Thu Nov 5
- 8p Alfonso Abraham Cervera and Irvin Manuel Gonzalez, Scottie Harvey, Jeonghyeon Joo - NOW 2026 — REDCAT The 23rd annual [New Original Works](https://www.redcat.org/node/1914) kicks off with a program of works by **Alfonso Abraham Cervera and Irvin Manuel Gonzalez**, **Scottie Harvey **and **Jeonghyeon Joo**. [*BUY A FESTIVAL PASS! SEE ALL 9…
Fri Nov 6
- 8p Alfonso Abraham Cervera and Irvin Manuel Gonzalez, Scottie Harvey, Jeonghyeon Joo - NOW 2026 — REDCAT The 23rd annual [New Original Works](https://www.redcat.org/node/1914) kicks off with a program of works by **Alfonso Abraham Cervera and Irvin Manuel Gonzalez**, **Scottie Harvey **and **Jeonghyeon Joo**. [*BUY A FESTIVAL PASS! SEE ALL 9…
Sat Nov 7
- 8p Alfonso Abraham Cervera and Irvin Manuel Gonzalez, Scottie Harvey, Jeonghyeon Joo - NOW 2026 — REDCAT The 23rd annual [New Original Works](https://www.redcat.org/node/1914) kicks off with a program of works by **Alfonso Abraham Cervera and Irvin Manuel Gonzalez**, **Scottie Harvey **and **Jeonghyeon Joo**. [*BUY A FESTIVAL PASS! SEE ALL 9…
Thu Nov 12
- 8p Brenda Barrios, Cody Perkins / Algorythm.Code, SUUVI - NOW 2026 — REDCAT The 23rd annual[ New Original Works](https://www.redcat.org/node/1914) continues with a program of works by by **Brenda Barrios**, **Cody Perkins / Algorythm.Code**, and **SUUVI**. [*BUY A FESTIVAL PASS! SEE ALL 9 WORKS FOR…
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Sat Oct 17
- 12p–3p Día de los Muertos Community Art Workshop #3: Day of the Dead Recuerdo Posters — Self Help Graphics & Art REGISTER HERE Guided by Self Help Graphics & Art’s teaching artist Victoria Delgadillo, participants will design and create their own commemorative recuerdo (memory) posters that honor a loved one who has passed. Using tissue paper,…
Sat Oct 24
- 12p–3p Día de los Muertos Community Art Workshop #4: “Living candle” mini paintings — Self Help Graphics & Art REGISTER HERE Guided by Self Help Graphics & Art’s teaching artist Ivan Zuno, participants will create their own miniature artworks on a canvas, using a candle design as the initial starting point. Once your painting is complete, learn how…
Sat Oct 31
- 12p–3p Día de los Muertos Community Art Workshop #5: Candle Decorating — Self Help Graphics & Art REGISTER HERE Guided by Self Help Graphics & Art’s teaching artist Nupur Behera, participants will decorate their own candles using tissue paper, wax paper, and heat transfers. Designs can be inspired by traditional symbols like marigolds,…
Sun Nov 1
- 6p–9p Noche de Ofrenda — Self Help Graphics & Art Sunday, November 1, 2026 | evening to nightTonalli Studios4539 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90022Join us for an evening honoring our ancestors through altars, memory, and connection. We will share light refreshments, poetry, and…
Sat Nov 7
- 3p–10p Self Help Graphics & Art’s 53rd Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration — Self Help Graphics & Art Presented by Self Help Graphics & Art in partnership with the Smithsonian Folklife Festival and the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American LatinoSelf Help Graphics & Art | Outdoors*1300 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90033* Outdoors on the…
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Sat Oct 17
- 10a Family Festival: LA and Mexico in Focus — Getty Center Bring the whole family to a vibrant lineup of mariachi, ballet folklórico, bilingual storytelling, and hands-on workshops celebrating how a single instant—a photograph—can hold a lifetime of stories and memories. This free, daylong Getty…
Sun Oct 18
- 11a 826LA@Hammer: Monsters Hate Rules: A Game-Writing Workshop FREE — Hammer Museum Bored monsters need us to invent new games they can play. We’ll write up the rules and do test runs to make sure monsters can’t cheat. Be prepared to act like a monster as you roll dice, flip cards, and try to beat the buzzer. Led by **Kim…
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Thu Oct 15
- 8p TALKIES Live Comedy & Short Films — WHAMMY! Started in the basement of San Francisco’s Lost Weekend Video store (RIP), this experimental monthly show has a new home in LA at the Whammy Analog VHS store every third Thursday! Featuring your hosts - ## George Chen ## Land Smith ## Nick…
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Ongoing
- thru Oct 18 4ever JOAN Artists Fund — JOAN We’re excited to introduce the 4ever JOAN Artists Fund, a new initiative supporting artist fees, production, commissions, exhibitions, and public programs in 2027. We hope the fund will allow JOAN to put 30–40% more toward artists and…
Today
- 5:30p THIS IS CRAZY! NAMI BENEFIT PERFORMANCE & AFTERPARTY DINNER — The Wallis **Starring Marisa Tomei, Rob Morrow, Colette Hayes, Rosanna Arquette, Rudy Pankow, Lois Smith, Michael Govan Hackett, Milo Maharlika, Natasha Rothwell!** _This Is Crazy!_, a series of original monologues written and directed by V (formerly…
- 7p–8:30p Dzogchen-LA Meditation — 18th Street Arts Center Tuesday, October 13 | 7 PM -8:30 PM 18th Street Arts Center 1639 18th Street. Santa Monica, CA 90404 Free + Open to the Public Join us for a healing series of every-other Tuesday evening guided meditations, where we will learn to open and…
- 7p–10p Elephant Gym - More Real Than Dreams — Brain Dead Studios
Tomorrow
- 6p After-Hours Tour: Kour Pour on Huguette Caland: A Life in a Few Lines FREE — Hammer Museum Join artist **Kour Pour** for an after-hours tour of *Huguette Caland: A Life in a Few Lines*. Capacity is limited. Admission stickers will be available at the Wilshire welcome desk one hour before the event on a first come, first served…
- 7p–9p Book Launch: Tom Cole's *Chimes: A Monologue* — 2220 Arts + Archives
- 7p–9p Constant Smiles, Naomi Alligator, Michael Vidal — Heavy Manners Library With performances by Constant Smiles, Naomi Alligator, and Michael Vidal
- 8p Leonardo Pirondi - Fractais Tropicais (Tropical Fractals) — REDCAT *Fractais Tropicais (Tropical Fractals) *depicts environmental collapse and a vision of the post-apocalyptic world. On an interstellar journey, an intelligent system named Museo records the crew’s diaries as Brazilian archivists transport…
Thu Oct 15
- 2p MOCA Grand Avenue Talking Tour — MOCA Grand Avenue Join us Thursday afternoons and Saturday mornings for Talking Tours, designed to turn a museum visit into a shared viewing experience. Facilitated by a MOCA Educator, these sessions invite you to slow down and look closely with others.…
- 7p–9p Jake Miller "Dummy" Zine Launch — Heavy Manners Library Celebrate the release of Jake Miller's new zine Dummy, with a multimedia experience
- 8:30p–11p GEORGE + Chiquita Magic — 2220 Arts + Archives
Fri Oct 16
- 6p–9p BYOP: Bring Your Own Pen Drink & Draw! — Stories Books & Cafe Free. Bad artist welcome Hosted by an art group based in Echo Park
- 7p–9p Comics O'Clock: A Comic Reading (10/16) — Heavy Manners Library Featuring Harper Sims, Mary Cruz, Sophia Uy, Sunil Hall, David King, Shanti Rittgers, Alabaster Pizzo, and Nic Smal.
Sat Oct 17
- 10a–5p Dan Kwong: Manzanar Baseball Viewing Party — 18th Street Arts Center Saturday October 17 | 10am – 5pm 18th Street Arts Center 1639 18th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404 Free + Open to the Public Please RSVP for this event below. Join us at 18th Street Arts Center for a special livestream gathering with artist…
- 11a–6p The Million Dollar Theatre Tour — LA Conservancy The Million Dollar Theatre Tour Before your Halloween film screening, explore the over-100-year-old Million Dollar Theatre. Shadowed corridors and hidden corners that hold echoes of the past, where every turn feels a little mysterious and…
- 11:30a MOCA Grand Avenue Talking Tour — MOCA Grand Avenue Join us Thursday afternoons and Saturday mornings for Talking Tours, designed to turn a museum visit into a shared viewing experience. Facilitated by a MOCA Educator, these sessions invite you to slow down and look closely with others.…
- 12p–2p Heavy Manners Comics Fair Fall 2026 — Heavy Manners Library A two day book fair featuring local artists at Heavy Manners Library in Echo Park
- 1p–3p Gardening Club at Heavy Manners Library (10/17) — Heavy Manners Library A community gardening club in the Robert M. Wolfe Memorial Garden
- 8p–11p Hana Stretton, Mary Sea — 2220 Arts + Archives
Sun Oct 18
- 10a–12p Citizen Artist Reading Group — 18th Street Arts Center Sunday, October 18th | 10 AM – 12 PM Virtual – Meeting Link Free + Open to the Public High Performance magazine, and later The Citizen Artist anthology, documented and amplified the voices of artists working outside traditional…
- 1p–5p Wild Up Democracy Sessions - @SEA: DEMOCRACY — 2220 Arts + Archives
- 2p Ping Pong Tournament! — Scribble Join us for a ping pong tournament on Sunday, October 18th. 2-5pm $5 suggested donation at the door.
- 4p 4ever JOAN Benefit Party — JOAN 𝒟𝑒𝒶𝓇 𝒥𝒪𝒜𝒩 𝐹𝓇𝒾𝑒𝓃𝒹𝓈, Please join us on Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 4–7 pm at Cooper Studios in Downtown Los Angeles for the 4ever JOAN Benefit Party, a special afternoon celebrating and supporting JOAN. For eleven years,…
- 6p–10p 50/50 HORROR — Brain Dead Studios
- 8p–10p Emily Yacina, Beck Zegans, Castle Pasture — Heavy Manners Library With performances by Emily Yacina, Beck Zegans, and Castle Pasture
Tue Oct 20
- 1p–4p Ghost Agency: Workshop: Building a Local Network — 18th Street Arts Center Tuesday, October 20 | 1PM – 4PM 18th Street Arts Center 1639 18th Street. Santa Monica, CA 90404 Free + Open to the Public Ghost Agency — Gro Sarauw (DK) and Anni Garza Lau (MX) — invites local and visiting residents, artists, neighbours,…
- 4p–4:30p Co-Create Studio Open House Tours — 18th Street Arts Center Tuesday, October 20th | 4PM – 4:30PM Co-Create Studio at 18th Street Arts Center 1639 18th Street. Santa Monica, CA 90404 Free + Open to the Public Curious about the Co-Create Studio? Join 18th Street for a free, 30-minute open house tour…
- 5p–7p Intersection with Ghost Agency — 18th Street Arts Center Tuesday, October 20th | 5PM – 7PM 18th Street Arts Center 1639 18th Street. Santa Monica, CA 90404 Free + Open to the Public These gatherings are dedicated to gathering our community around good food, conversation, and art. Please stop by…
- 6p After-Hours Tour: Phil Chang on Five Centuries of Works on Paper: The Grunwald Center at 70, Part II FREE — Hammer Museum Join artist **Phil Chang** for an after-hours tour of *Five Centuries of Works on Paper: The Grunwald Center at 70, Part II*. Capacity is limited. Admission stickers will be available at the Wilshire welcome desk one hour before the event…
- 7p–9:30p Steve Hernandez Comedy Special Fat! Mexican! Queer? — Brain Dead Studios
- 8p–11p MSHR, The Tenses, Special Collections, Joe Potts — 2220 Arts + Archives
Wed Oct 21
- 6p–8p Annual Gala 2026 — The Brick The Brick Director Hamza Walker and Gala Co-Chairs Kim Gordon, Karen Hillenburg, Karyn Kohl, Alicia Minãna & Robert Lovelace, Margaret Morgan & Wesley Phoa, Carolyn Clark Powers, Maria Seferian invite you to The Brick’s 2026 Annual Gala…
- 6:30p–10p League of Legends: Brain Dead Bash - ARAM Mayhem — Brain Dead Studios
- 7p–9p Esoteric Game Night! — Philosophical Research Society Come one, come all! Test your luck at esoteric & historic, family-friendly games of chance & skill! Every month at PRS!
- 8p–10:30p Jaffe / Dahl / Reinhart / Haffner Quartet + Christina Wheeler — 2220 Arts + Archives
Thu Oct 22
- 9a Community, Identity, and Resistance in Art for High School Educators — Getty Center Join us for a day of learning, inspiration, and networking. Designed for high school educators, this program explores approaches for teaching historical counter-narratives through 20th and 21st-century artworks and archival materials from…
- 2p MOCA Grand Avenue Talking Tour — MOCA Grand Avenue Join us Thursday afternoons and Saturday mornings for Talking Tours, designed to turn a museum visit into a shared viewing experience. Facilitated by a MOCA Educator, these sessions invite you to slow down and look closely with others.…
- 4p–6p Echo Park Chess Club at Heavy Manners Library (10/22) — Heavy Manners Library A community chess gathering at Heavy Manners Library
- 7p–8:30p Existing Condition — JOAN Garine Boghossian, These Ghostly Places We Call Home (still), 2026. Chapter Three Garine Boghossian Joanne Randa Nucho Thursday, October 22, 7-8:30pm How can a map hold the memory of a place? Garine Boghossian’s project An Armenian Atlas /…
- 7:30p Scott Silven: Wonders — BroadStage **October 22, 2026 **at 7:30 PM **October 23, 2026 **at 7:30 PM **October 24, 2026 **at 7:30 PM ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ 75 Minutes Experience a night that defies logic and transcends the boundaries of traditional magic. **Scott…
- 8p–10:30p Lightstruck: The Alchemical Furnace Of Jan Švankmajer (Pg 2) — 2220 Arts + Archives
- 8p–10p Book Launch: Veronica Gonzalez Peña’s *Secret Daughter* — 2220 Arts + Archives
Fri Oct 23
- 1p–3p Writing Gets Lonely: Open Writing Studio (10/23) — Heavy Manners Library No frills, No prompts, Just write!
- 7:30p Scott Silven: Wonders — BroadStage **October 22, 2026 **at 7:30 PM **October 23, 2026 **at 7:30 PM **October 24, 2026 **at 7:30 PM ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ 75 Minutes Experience a night that defies logic and transcends the boundaries of traditional magic. **Scott…
- 8p–11p Christina Catherine Martinez: MODERN TIMES — 2220 Arts + Archives
Sat Oct 24
- Curator-led Walkthrough of Alexander Apóstol, Regime: Dramatis Personae — MOCA Grand Avenue Leadership Circle supporters at Curator Circle level and higher are invited to a private before-hours walkthrough of Alexander Apóstol, Regime: Dramatis Personae led by Senior Curator José Luis Blondet at MOCA Grand Avenue. An invitation…
- 9a–2:30p Special Behind the Scenes Engineering Tour: October 24 — Mount Wilson Observatory #### ***Come see the inner workings of the most productive observatory in history!*** This special, behind-the-scenes tour concentrates on the mechanical, optical, and electrical details of our 60- & 100-inch reflector telescopes with…
- 9a Moonseed: Academy for Young Mystics — Scribble A safe space for curious kids (aged 10-13) to explore magic, intuition, and their connection to the web of life. Gently guided, age-appropriate, and rooted in respect for nature and all living beings. 9-11:30am $30 RSVP here ! For more…
- 11a–12:30p A Tour of PRS! — Philosophical Research Society Explore the Philosophical Research Society storied history, beautiful and rare collections, and Mayan Revival architecture!
- 3p–5p Writing Desire hosted by Nichole Katsikas (10/24) — Heavy Manners Library Explore your erotic imagination through somatic practice, creative writing, and community conversation.
- 6p GYOPO - As Ocean People: Symposium, Screenings, and Performance — REDCAT *As Ocean People: Symposium, Screenings, and Performance *brings together artists and scholars of various diasporic Asian Pacific Islander identities whose work and scholarship examine the legacies of U.S. militarization and war, forms of…
- 7:30p Scott Silven: Wonders — BroadStage **October 22, 2026 **at 7:30 PM **October 23, 2026 **at 7:30 PM **October 24, 2026 **at 7:30 PM ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ 75 Minutes Experience a night that defies logic and transcends the boundaries of traditional magic. **Scott…
- 8p–11p Holy Sun Opera House x Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs — 2220 Arts + Archives
Sun Oct 25
- 6p GYOPO - As Ocean People: Symposium, Screenings, and Performance — REDCAT *As Ocean People: Symposium, Screenings, and Performance *brings together artists and scholars of various diasporic Asian Pacific Islander identities whose work and scholarship examine the legacies of U.S. militarization and war, forms of…
- 7p–9p Mo0d, DPSD, Salome Hajj — Heavy Manners Library With performances by Mo0d, DPSD, and Salome Hajj
- 8:30p–10:45p Chris Ryan Williams Vibration Trio + Kalia Vandever — 2220 Arts + Archives
Mon Oct 26
- 7:30p COSMIC SYMPHONY LA PREMIERE & CONCERT — The Wallis Academy Award-nominated composer **Laura** **Karpman** (_American Fiction, The Love Hypothesis, East of Eden, Give Me The Ball!_) makes her directorial debut with the Oscar-qualifying short documentary _Cosmic Symphony_. _Cosmic Symphony_…
Tue Oct 27
- 6p–9p Mahjong Melts ICE with Persimmon Season Social Club — Stories Books & Cafe
- 7p–8:30p Dzogchen-LA Meditation — 18th Street Arts Center Tuesday, October 27 | 7 PM -8:30 PM 18th Street Arts Center 1639 18th Street. Santa Monica, CA 90404 Free + Open to the Public Join us for a healing series of every-other Tuesday evening guided meditations, where we will learn to open and…
- 8p–11p SEEKERS, Tom Comitta, Nicolas Maldonado + Susana Pineda — 2220 Arts + Archives
Wed Oct 28
Thu Oct 29
Fri Oct 30
- 9:30a Curator-led Walkthrough of In These Times: Recent Acquisitions at MOCA led by Senior Curator Bennett Simpson — MOCA Grand Avenue Members at the Contributing level and above are invited to a walkthrough of In These Times: Recent Acquisitions led by Senior Curator Bennett Simpson. Members at the Contributing level and above are invited to a walkthrough of In These…
- 6p–9p BYOP: Bring Your Own Pen Drink & Draw! — Stories Books & Cafe Free. Bad artist welcome Hosted by an art group based in Echo Park
- 8p–11p E. Elias Merhige’s BEGOTTEN Cycle (4K Restoration) — 2220 Arts + Archives
Sat Oct 31
- 8p–11:45p Cathode Cinema Halloween Party — 2220 Arts + Archives
Tue Nov 3
- 4p–4:30p Co-Create Studio Open House Tours — 18th Street Arts Center Tuesday, November 3rd | 4PM – 4:30PM Co-Create Studio at 18th Street Arts Center 1639 18th Street. Santa Monica, CA 90404 Free + Open to the Public Curious about the Co-Create Studio? Join 18th Street for a free, 30-minute open house tour…
- 5p–7p Intersection with Tracy von Ahsen — 18th Street Arts Center Tuesday, November 3 | 5PM – 7PM 18th Street Arts Center 1639 18th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404 Free + Open to the Public These gatherings are dedicated to gathering our community around good food, conversation, and art. Please stop by…
Wed Nov 4
- 8p–11p Pariah the Doll — 2220 Arts + Archives
Thu Nov 5
- 4p–6p Echo Park Chess Club at Heavy Manners Library (11/5) — Heavy Manners Library A community chess gathering at Heavy Manners Library
- 5p MOCA Grand Avenue Talking Tour — MOCA Grand Avenue Join us Thursday afternoons and Saturday mornings for Talking Tours, designed to turn a museum visit into a shared viewing experience. Facilitated by a MOCA Educator, these sessions invite you to slow down and look closely with others.…
- 7p–8:30p Panoramic Vistas, Visionary Dreams — Philosophical Research Society Join us for a lecture on the panoramic form with Sara Velas, Founder and Director of the Velaslavasay Panorama!
- 7:30p Nat Geo Live: Discovering the Galapagos — BroadStage **November 5, 2027** 7:30 PM ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ Run Time: 75 Minutes Meet iconic species like blue-footed boobies, hammerhead sharks, giant tortoises, and other amazing wildlife that call the Galápagos Islands home. Then we…
- 8p–11p Kate Bollinger — 2220 Arts + Archives
Sat Nov 7
- 7:30p–10p Eva Aguila: Bajo la Huerta — 2220 Arts + Archives
Sun Nov 8
- 12p Metro Art x LAMAG: Susan Silton Art Tour on Plaza Level of Wilshire/Fairfax Station — Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery Sunday, Nov 8, 12 pm Metro Art commissioned artist Susan Silton will lead a tour of her artwork, WE,OUR,US, at the newly opened Wilshire/Fairfax Station. Silton will share her inspiration, creative process, and approach to making art for…
- 1p–1p Sage Ni’Ja Whitson: Revival_ _Revival — 18th Street Arts Center November 8, 2026 @ 1:00 pm Free + Open to the Public 18th Street Arts Center presents Revival_ _Revival, A Black Trans Processional by internationally recognized artist Sage Ni’Ja Whitson (they/them). This moving performance travels across…
- 2:30p–6:30p Eva Aguila: Bajo la Huerta — 2220 Arts + Archives
- 2:30p Janet Klein and Her Parlor Boys — Old Town Music Hall With Special Guest: Author and Filmmaker Steven C. Smith • Step back in time with a delightful mix of vintage film shorts and live music by Janet Klein and Her Parlor Boys. Join us for a one-of-a-kind journey through the cheeky, charming,…
- 3p–5p Introduction to Paper Marbling Hosted By Sarah Plummer (11/8) — Heavy Manners Library Participants will learn the methods of marbled paper production from start to finish.
Tue Nov 10
- 7p–8:30p Dzogchen-LA Meditation — 18th Street Arts Center Tuesday, November 10 | 7 PM -8:30 PM 18th Street Arts Center 1639 18th Street. Santa Monica, CA 90404 Free + Open to the Public Join us for a healing series of every-other Tuesday evening guided meditations, where we will learn to open and…
- 8p–11p Shungu live scores Faith in the Unknown — 2220 Arts + Archives
Wed Nov 11
Thu Nov 12
- 2p MOCA Grand Avenue Talking Tour — MOCA Grand Avenue Join us Thursday afternoons and Saturday mornings for Talking Tours, designed to turn a museum visit into a shared viewing experience. Facilitated by a MOCA Educator, these sessions invite you to slow down and look closely with others.…
- 8p–10:30p Lightstruck: The Alchemical Furnace Of Jan Švankmajer (Pg 4) — 2220 Arts + Archives