“Ugh, Halloween.” – you. Here’s how you can try and escape LA’s favorite holiday this week:
Tuesday October 28
David Choe “Snowman Monkey BBQ” Book Signing | Giant Robot
LA based graffiti/graphic artist David Choe will be signing copies of his latest literary achievement “Snowman Monkey BBQ” at Giant Robot – a space that helped the artist get his start. If you go, which you should, let me know what the hell a Snowman Monkey BBQ is – judging by David’s sense of humor there’s probably a good story behind it. (more info here)
Sawtelle: GR2 2062 Sawtelle Blvd LA, CA 90025
Wednesday October 29
Tam O’Shanter Whiskey Mixer | Tam O’Shanter
Tam O’Shanter could not be a more quintessential spot to sample 10 whiskies from 10 different distillers including Few, Templeton, Charbay, Elijah Craig, Bernheim, Trybox, Rittenhouse, Mellow Corn, Evan Williams and Henry McKenna. $39 is all it’ll cost you to sip and sample whiskey and light appetizer pairings – call the restaurant to secure your spot: 323-664-0228.
Atwater Village: 2980 Los Feliz Blvd, 90039
See The Wild Feathers, Apache Relay, Desert Noises Live | El Rey Theater
Just caught this show myself this weekend in Portland and if you’re into the whole long haired, bearded, twangy rock thing…. this is a tour you should not miss. All sets are worth catching so get there early! I would never encourage you to stand for more than an hour for anything but, trust me this time, you’ll enjoy the whole shbangin’ show.
Mid-Wilshire: 5515 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90036
Friday October 31
See The Kills & Queens of the Stone Age Live | The Forum
Live music on Halloween that’s not a “Halloween” activity! Yay for people with no costumes that just want something to do on a Friday night! (more info and tickets here)
Inglewood: 3900 W Manchester Blvd Inglewood, CA 90305
Friday October 31 – Saturday November 1
Breeders Cup | Santa Anita Park
This is the biggest most exciting weekend of the year for Santa Anita Park and you and all yo friends join in on the fun. I’ll be there bettin’ on ponies myself this Friday in my Sunday best, so come out to the track and party like it’s 1999! (more info and tickets here)
Arcadia: 285 W Huntington Dr Arcadia, CA 91007
“Halloween is the best holiday ever.” – you. Here’s our top 5 favorite happenings this week where you can be your true self, dressed up as someone else:
Thursday October 30 & Friday October 31
Skybar presents Strange & Unusual: An Interactive Experience for the Recently Deceased | Mondrian Hotel
“Skybar transforms itself into a multi-dimensional interactive photo booth with recreated set designs as the backdrop to this Halloween bash.” OO la la, a “Betelgeuse” (…Beetlejuice) themed party at the Skybar where you will be surrounded by LA city lights and a plethora of depressingly attractive people. DJ’s will be spinning and cocktails will be flowing for two nights this week and as expected, costume attire is highly recommended. Admission starts at $20 – more info and tickets here!
West Hollywood: 8440 Sunset Blvd West Hollywood, CA 90069
Friday October 31
The Living Museum Costume Ball | LACMA
“Mingle with masterpieces”, dress up as works of art, win some prizes, take a night tour, and dance the night away at LACMA’s 11th annual Costume Ball. (more info and tickets here)
Mid-Wilshire: 5905 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90036
Halloween Carnival | WeHo
Halloween Carnival is officially the biggest, craziest, most enthusiastic Halloween party on earth, and it happens every year, right here in Los Angeles. Every year everyone’s crazy comes out for an evening of dancing in the streets with friends, neighbors, and visitors in honor of a damn good theme party. You wanna see some shit, you wanna party like you’ve never partied before, WeHo’s Halloween Carnival is your destination this Friday.
West Hollywood: Santa Monica Blvd
Saturday November 1
Dia De Los Muertos | Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Come on down to the local cemetery to celebrate the 15th year the Hollywood Forever has been putting on the Dia De Los Muertos event. The Mexican tradition lives strong in Los Angeles and has an added air of meaning and “spook” being that it is held at the cemetery. From 12pm – 12 pm, guests will have the opportunity to walk through the grounds to see luminaries, alters and offerings, craft stations, traditional dance performances, and experience several other Dia De Los Muertos traditions. (more info and tickets here)
Hollywood: 6000 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90038
October 13 – November 2
Halloween Safari | Malibu Wines
For me, Halloween and wine is like peanut butter and chocolate, it just makes sense, and Malibu Wines is making dreams reality with their “Halloween” themed safari tour. Day tour and night tours (Friday – Saturday only) are offered where you’ll make you way through a “truly mysterious ranch”. Sounds like the stupidest, most fun thing anyone could do in LA on Halloween – I am soooo there. (more info and tickets here)
Malibu: 31740 Mulholland Hwy Malibu, CA 90265
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