Queer events dominate this weekend from Biqtch Puddin’s birthday show at Precint and Lady Gaga’s Chromatica Ball on Friday, the ultimate pole dancing show, Fantasy Suite, on Saturday, and Drag Queen Story Hour for the kiddos on Sunday.
There is of course something for everyone, including a fantastic play, Citizen: An American Lyric followed by a Q&A with the artists involved at The Fountain Theatre, all you can eat corn goods at MASAFEST, and the Rose Bowl Flea Market for thrift bandits.
FRIDAY:
Citizen: An American Lyric Performance and Q&A: Grand Performances presents Claudia Rankine’s poetry collection adapted for the stage by Stephen Sachs, exploring casual and outright racism in everyday life. This production is directed by Shirley Jo Finney and will take place at the Fountain Theatre.
Dance MDR: 80’s Throwback: A family friendly dance party in Marina Del Rey, complete with photo booths and arts and crafts stations.
So F*cked It’s Funny: Dynasty Typewriter is hosting an epic night of live comedy and video shorts to raise money for the National Network of Abortion Funds. Acts include Alli Brown, Cannibal Milkshake, Best Actress and more.
Lady Gaga at Dodger Stadium: The Chromatica Ball comes to Los Angeles.
Giolì & Assia at Novo: The queer electronica duo are playing with Durante in DTLA.
Swedish House Mafia at Banc of California Stadium: The ‘Don’t You Worry Child’ pop-electronica group will play Downtown.
Biqtchin’ at Precinct DTLA: Local legendary Drag Queen Biqtch Puddin’ is hosting a birthday show featuring fellow Dragula girls Meatball and Abhora and more.
SATURDAY:
Fall Open at Bergamont Station: The Santa Monica galleries spaces will be open for free tours, talks, music and more.
Pickwick Vintage Show: Head to the Row DTLA to peruse over 45 booths of vintage vendors.
MASAFEST: Celebrate all things corn and chef Jorge Gaviria’s new cookbook MASA this Saturday.
Music x Flowers: The South Coast Botanical Garden in Palos Verdes is highlighting African floriculture through music, fashion, food and even classes.
Smogtoberfest: Smog City Brewing Company in Torrance is hosting a party to celebrate their Oktoberfest lager, complete with food trucks, polka music and ax throwing.
Sip Into Fall Night Market: Out in Stanton you can get your nosh on at this epic night market, with over 35 vendors shelling out food, cold brew, clothing and accessories.
Re.Mixer: Eventbrite and Born This Way Foundation are putting on this festival focused on creating, artistry and mental health.
Los Angeles Live Film Score 2022: Helix Collective will host a live orchestra to accompany a showcase of short film screenings following a Q&A panel with composer and filmmaker Brian Lauritzen. After the showcase, the audience will have the opportunity to vote on their favorite performances of the night.
Fantasy Suite: Queer and Thick Pole Show: This 21+ show features BIPOC, queer and plus pole dancers taking the stage for a night of sexy fun.
Desde México: Pacífico Dance Company 30th Anniversary: The Ford will host Pacífico Dance Company’s showcase of traditional and modern dance influenced by Mexico’s history.
Betty Gilpin in Conversation with Allison Brie: The GLOW stars will be discussing Gilpin’s new memoir, All the Women in My Brain.
Goodfellas at Hollywood Forever Cemetery: Cinespia will screen the Martin Scorsese classic.
Echo Flex: The Echoplex is hosting a 2000’s hip-hop party to satisfy your classic Kanye and NERD ich.
SUNDAY:
Drag Queen Story Hour: At Village Well Books and Coffee in Culver City, Drag Queen Pickle will host a morning of reading and storytelling.
Rose Bowl Flea Market: Head over to the monthly market in Pasadena.
Rams vs. Raiders: See Los Angeles and Las Vegas go head to head at SoFi Stadium.
Jerrod Carmichael at the Elysian: The event is marked sold-out, but it is worth showing up evening up to rush tickets for the stand-up.
Grease and Xanadu at the Los Feliz 3: American Cinematheque remembers Olivia Newton-John this weekend with a double-feature of her two musical classics.
ALL WEEKEND:
D23: The ultimate Disney Exposition hosted by the mouse himself.
Maritime Festival: Formerly known as ‘The Tall Ships Festival,’ the newly rebranding ‘Maritime Festival’ will take place at Dana Point.
Ventura Art and Street Painting Festival: This annual festival welcomes all ages to meet and shop artists from all mediums.
Brick Fest: Head out to Pasadena to admire the lifesize models of LEGO, and learn how to become a master brick-builder yourself.
LA Writers’ Workshop Festival: Join the first weekend of this annual showcase of playwrights in Los Angeles. Ten women will present ten original works, including Jami Brandli’s The Magician’s Sister, Pia Shah’s Tear!, Julie Taiwo Quarles’ Yoj™ and more.
Summer on Seventh: This music-filled fundraiser supports arts eduction in Los Angeles.
Coco at the El Capitan: Gearing up Día De Los Muertos, you can go watch the Pixar masterpiece.
The Iron Giant at The New Beverly: The animated cult classic will have two screenings this weekend at Tarantino’s theatre.
Duran Duran at the Hollywood Bowl: The ‘Hungry Like A Wolf’ pop icons will perform followed by a fireworks spectacular, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the historic Hollywood venue.
Pavement at the Orpheum: The indie-rock group will play downtown.
KCRW Summer Nights: In Pasadena KCRW Freaks Only DJ, Travis Holcombe, and Jazz Cat DJ, LeRoy Downs, will spin on Saturday and Sunday, respectively.