There’s a little bit of everything from vintage curated shopping, mezcal tastings, and film and music festivals to round out the week. Beyond Fest kicks off Friday night with free screenings of new and older films. You can take a tour of Hollywood Forever Cemetery this weekend with friends, or take the family to Montrose Oktoberfest or the Pacific Airshow. Bad Bunny is playing at SoFi Stadium while Tame Impala and Stevie Nicks headline Desert Daze and Ohana Fest, respectively.
FRIDAY
Jamie xx and Caribou at the Hollywood Bowl: The electronic artist and indie rock band will perform.
Lykke Li at the Ace Hotel: The ethereal indie pop artist will perform Downtown.
The Wiz at the Academy Museum: To celebrate the first anniversary of the museum’s opening, they will play the musical classic with Dianna Ross and Michael Jackson.
Clink Wine Club 1 Year Anniversary Party: Details to be announced to celebrate the natural wine club’s anniversary.
SATURDAY
Hollywood Forever Cemetery Walking Tour: The Art Deco Society will guide visitors through the hallowed grounds of the cemetery.
The Missing Link at The Academy Museum: For their October family matinees, the museum will screen the films of animation house Laika.
Southeast Asian Day at the Aquarium: Visitors can enjoy music, dance, and cultural craft demonstrations from Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam and Laos.
Pacific Wine and Food Classic: The event features a taco garden in addition to a sampling of Southern California’s best restaurants and vineyards.
Noodlefest: Out at the Santa Anita race track in Pasadena, Smorgasburg will host a variety of noodle vendors.
Mezcal Tasting: Flask + Field in DTLA will pour selections from Yola Mezcal.
Montrose Oktoberfest: This celebration is open to all ages and will host games, food, rides and more.
Naija Fest: This celebration of Nigerian culture will bring a fashion show, dance competition and more to DTLA.
Black Family Reunion: Hosted at Pasadena City College, 6lack, DJ Millie, and QUIN will perform while Black-owned food and drink vendors will serve.
Wet Hoptoberfest: Sage Vegan Bistro and Brewery in Pasadena will sling drafts from their Sow-At-Heart farm hops.
Family Campout at the Steps: Around the Culver City steps there will be several “campsites” for families to enjoy activities, food and more.
Hocus Pocus: Street Food Cinema will screen the Disney classic in Manhattan Beach.
Bellator MMA: Patricio “Pitbull” defends his Bellator Featherweight title against Adam Borics.
Dublab: From 5 p.m. on, DJs will spin and keep the party alive. Acts include Anenon, Hoseh, Devin Daniels Trio Exposition and more.
SUNDAY
Orange County Children’s Book Festival: The event has six stages of entertainment and booksellers celebrating children’s literacy.
Tokyo City Cup: The horse race at Santa Anita Park is in partnership with the Ohi Racecourse of Tokyo.
Conchon555’s Heritage Fire: All-inclusive tickets treat parties to a meal celebrating the diversity of family farming, wine, beer and cocktails.
Hola Mexico Film Festival Debut: Lecciones Para Canallas kicks off the festival at The Montalban Theater in Hollywood.
Festival of (In)appropriation: Los Angeles Filmforum will host this screening of films composed of found footage or recycled cinema.
Baja Experience: Sunday and Monday night, make a reservation at Biite to experience the five-course tasting menu highlighting flavors from Baja Mexico.
Re:View Festival: The rooftop of the Hotel Shangri-La in Santa Monica will host a night of music featuring Conner Cherland, Sierra Blax, Tim Rose and more.
ALL WEEKEND
Beyond Fest: The genre film festival kicks off this weekend. Free reservations to movies like My Best Friend’s Exorcism, Good Boy, and The Handmaiden, go on sale at 9 a.m. day of.
Bad Bunny: The Latin Rap and R&B star will perform at SoFi Stadium.
Ohana Fest: Stevie Nicks, Jack White and P!nk headline this music festival at Dana Point Harbor.
Desert Daze: Tame Impala, Beach House and Perfume Genius are among the acts playing this weekend out in Perris.
Pacific Airshow: Out in Huntington Beach, spectators are invited to enjoy live music and the aviation show over the water.
Community Cypress Festival: This family friendly event invites the community to Cypress to enjoy food, music and more.
Nasty Gal Vintage Pop-Up: Nasty Gal will be hosting a vintage sale at Buffalo Exchange on Melrose.
Nights of the Jack: The opening weekend of the festive mile-long walking trail is decked out in Jack-O-Lanterns, installations and stops for food and drink.
CatCon: Feline fans rejoice at the return of CatCon out in Pasadena. The event includes a tribute to celebrity cat-dad Nic Cage.
Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair: The fair will happen over Saturday and Sunday and feature live music, food, drink and more.
Crazy for Cult 2023: Gallery 1988 will debut their latest exhibit celebrating cult-classic film.