Calling all Team Edward and Team Jacob fans! Get ready to step into the world of Forks at this Twilight night market on October 9. Fans can celebrate the beloved vampire saga with fellow enthusiasts, discover unique merchandise, and enjoy… · at Secret Los Angeles ↗
Halloween is getting a little wilder this year! Escape Psycho Circus 2026 is returning to the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino for two nights of music, spectacle, and spooky fun on October 30 and 31. Produced by Insomniac, the massive… · at Secret Los Angeles ↗
The Australian-inspired café, bar and restaurant has opened in Santa Monica's Mid-City Colorado Center, quickly becoming the place to be for lunch · Food & Drink at Los Angeles Magazine ↗
There are only a couple of months left in the year, which means that even if Christmas still feels far away, Los Angeles is already gearing up for the most magical time of the year. This holiday season, the South Coast Botanic Garden is… · at Secret Los Angeles ↗
Santa Monica’s beloved Downtown Farmers Market has drawn a loyal customer base since 1981, but it recently received a well-deserved nod on a national scale. Travel + Leisure just named the legendary local event among the best farmers… · at Secret Los Angeles ↗
The city has no shortage of ambitious plans to add more green spaces. One of the biggest is taking shape beneath one of L.A.’s most recognizable landmarks: the Sixth Street Bridge, whose distinctive arches have already become a familiar… · at Secret Los Angeles ↗
Moviegoers can step back into the haunting world of Pan’s Labyrinth this fall as Guillermo del Toro’s acclaimed dark fantasy celebrates its 20th anniversary. Cineverse and Fathom Entertainment are bringing the 2006 film back to theaters… · at Secret Los Angeles ↗
L.A. Opera is set to unveil a monumental new curtain created by the Cuban-born artist Enrique Martínez Celaya. More than a year in the making, the utilitarian art work will serve as the visual centerpiece of the company's entire 2026–27… · at Los Angeles Times ↗
The documentary 'Asco: Without Permission' premieres on PBS on Oct. 2. It follows the '70s and '80s East L.A. revolutionary art group Asco and the next generation of L.A. Chicano artists. · at Los Angeles Times ↗
When the actor's not chasing bad guys across L.A. on 'NCIS,' he's taking his kids to the playground, paddleboarding and his favorite sushi joint. · at Los Angeles Times ↗
With distinct Gothic-style design details and appearances in many movies and TV shows, Los Feliz's Shakespeare Bridge has become a prized neighborhood emblem. · at Los Angeles Times ↗
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It’s been twenty years since My Chemical Romance released “The Black Parade,” a grand, gothic concept album that turned “Welcome to the Black Parade” into one of the biggest emo anthems of our time. Now, the band is bringing its… · at Secret Los Angeles ↗
For decades, Los Angeles has been built around cars, but that equation has been slowly changing. From ongoing public transit improvements to major expansions and upgrades across the Metro system, Angelenos have more ways to get around… · at Secret Los Angeles ↗
Why the blend matters See also: Palm Springs is reopening the world’s largest rotating tramcar next week — carrying visitors 5,800 feet up the San Jacinto Mountains in just 10 minutes · at Secret Los Angeles ↗
A charming new Brazilian-Italian restaurant has landed in Silver Lake along Sunset Boulevard in the former Spoon & Pork space. Briciola, which means “crumb” in Italian and reflects the dining room’s diminutive size, opened in mid-September… · LA Restaurant News at Eater LA ↗
Whether you’ve made it down to Complexcon before or this is your first year visiting, trust us – you’re in for a treat for this year’s 10th anniversary. Each year, Complexcon brings together the very best in commerce, culture and community… · at Secret Los Angeles ↗
It’s officially Gilmore Girls season, and fans have a new reason to celebrate. This December, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood is bringing the cozy charm of Stars Hollow back to Burbank with its biggest Gilmore Girls holiday experience… · at Secret Los Angeles ↗
Carly Rae Jepsen is taking the Day and Night Tour to 26 cities in 2027. Here's every presale you can use to grab tickets before the general on-sale. · at Grimy Goods ↗
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art has placed gates around its main courtyard, making it so ticketed and nonticketed guests must go through security to access the space. This is not the public plaza the city was hoping for. · at Los Angeles Times ↗
Our picks include Halloween staples — Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch, 'Carved' at Descanso Gardens and Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights — along with some campier events. · at Los Angeles Times ↗
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Just an hour or so from Los Angeles, there’s a historic neighborhood that feels like stepping into a storybook. Located in San Juan Capistrano, Los Rios Street is lined with old cottages, adobe homes, leafy gardens, and charming cafés.… · at Secret Los Angeles ↗
Calling all Jane Austen fans – this one is for you. As we eagerly await the release of Sense and Sensibility only in theaters October 16, there is a very special Candlelight Concert to get you even more excited in the lead-up. On October… · at Secret Los Angeles ↗
Spooky season is already here, and that means scary costumes, pumpkin decor, and, of course, trick-or-treating! Los Angeles is gearing up for a major family-friendly Halloween celebration this month, taking over a downtown park for an… · at Secret Los Angeles ↗
Think you’ve got what it takes to eat your way to $500? A corn dog eating contest is coming to the 53rd Los Angeles Korean Festival this Saturday. It’s giving hungry Angelenos a chance to compete for cash — one yummy Korean corn dog at a… · at Secret Los Angeles ↗
Los Angeles is famously a car-first city, but getting around without one is becoming a little easier. New rail projects, subway extensions, bus improvements, and other transit options are gradually giving Angelenos more ways to move around… · at Secret Los Angeles ↗
Spooky season is here, the perfect time for pumpkin cravings, trick-or-treating, horror movie marathons, and cozy lattes. One of the events we love most this time of year is West Hollywood’s Halloween Carnaval, California’s largest… · at Secret Los Angeles ↗
California drivers shopping for a new or used car will have some new protections starting October 1, 2026, thanks to a new state law aimed at making the vehicle-buying process more transparent. The California Combating Auto Retail Scams… · at Secret Los Angeles ↗
RM, a member of the South Korean K-pop group BTS, is serious about art. A portion of his 400-piece collection is now going on view at SFMOMA. · at Los Angeles Times ↗
Palm Springs may be best known for its sun-soaked desert scenery and iconic mid-century design, but one of the city’s most unforgettable experiences begins high above the valley floor. The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, known as the world’s… · at Secret Los Angeles ↗
All three shows bring something special to the stage, whether celebrating one of the greatest indie films, championing activism, or spotlighting one of the coolest music collectives out there. These three unique performances need to be on… · at Grimy Goods ↗
From cult favorites to hidden gems, these Koreatown spots serve some of L.A.’s crispiest, juiciest and most flavorful Korean fried chicken. · Food & Drink at Los Angeles Magazine ↗
A well-trafficked Santa Monica space, previously Bar Monette, Aussie cafe Little Ruby, and the late chef Joe Miller’s early-aughts tapas spot Bar Pintxo, has transformed into a high-end sushi restaurant called Kogen Omakase. Opened in… · LA Restaurant News at Eater LA ↗
Los Angeles through the eyes of David Lynch was never going to look quite ordinary. Now, Angelenos can step into the late filmmaker and artist’s strange, atmospheric vision of the city at a new photography exhibition opening this fall.… · at Secret Los Angeles ↗
The viral live show "Unpopular Opinion" invites audiences to debate everything from dating rules to contentious social issues. · at Los Angeles Times ↗
The Montecito-favorite restaurant brings perfectly seared cuts and throwback vibes to a century-old former Arts District warehouse · Food & Drink at Los Angeles Magazine ↗
After a cancer diagnosis, two L.A. musicians turned their Topanga A-frame cabin into a sanctuary, reshaping every room — and garden — to prioritize serenity, views and healing. · at Los Angeles Times ↗
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Two automated speed cameras are headed to Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach, following the signing of a new state law designed to target speeding on one of the city’s most dangerous roads. Under Senate Bill 1279, signed by Gov. Gavin… · at Secret Los Angeles ↗
The legendary TCL Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard is a stunning portal to the golden age! Masterminded by Sid Grauman, Mary Pickford, and Douglas Fairbanks, this spectacular Meyer & Holler pagoda opened in 1927 with The King of… · at Secret Los Angeles ↗
Halloween is getting a major music-filled celebration in Santa Monica, where Third Street Promenade will transform into an open-air festival for one night this October. Santa Monica Block Fest Vol. VIII is scheduled for Saturday, October… · at Secret Los Angeles ↗
We know for a fact that the region is in the middle of a major wave of development, from transit projects and new housing to wildlife crossings, utilities and sprawling parks. All that construction means plenty of digging, excavation and… · at Secret Los Angeles ↗
The Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair has been a quintessential South Bay fall event since 1972, and it’s finally back this weekend around Live Oak Park on Saturday and Sunday, October 3-4, 2026. The event is known to draw more than 80,000… · at Secret Los Angeles ↗
Just north along the coast, Carpinteria is getting ready to turn green for the 40th annual California Avocado Festival, running Friday, October 2 through Sunday, October 4, 2026. For three days, downtown Carpinteria will become a massive,… · at Secret Los Angeles ↗
The rising cost of living has been hitting California households from several directions, but few expenses are as visible as the price of filling up the car. Gas prices have climbed sharply in recent weeks, with California’s average for… · at Secret Los Angeles ↗
From the L.A. River scene in Terminator to the Victorian facades of Heritage Square Museum, L.A. features in Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story, the city has provided the backdrop for countless movies and TV shows. Koreatown has its own… · at Secret Los Angeles ↗
It’s no secret Angelenos love their coffee. From early-morning cold brews to afternoon iced lattes, L.A. runs on caffeine — so naturally, National Coffee Day is worth celebrating. On Tuesday, September 29, 2026, coffee shops and chains… · at Secret Los Angeles ↗
California is cracking down on disposable vapes, and businesses that violate the new rules could face fines reaching $2,000. Under a new state law, businesses will eventually be prohibited from selling, distributing or offering certain… · at Secret Los Angeles ↗
There are some things that feel almost permanently woven into California life: endless freeway traffic, palm trees lining the streets and the familiar red-and-white glow of an In-N-Out sign. And now, several more California neighborhoods… · at Secret Los Angeles ↗
Tickets for Death From Above 1979's Private Lives Tour are on sale now with shows in Los Angeles, Santa Ana, San Diego, Ventura, and more. · at Grimy Goods ↗
Inside psychotherapist Jane Garnett's $25 EMDR healing rave, where metronome-timed tapping and electronica offer an accessible twist on mental wellness. · at Los Angeles Times ↗
Bring Me The Horizon will join Slipknot on all North American dates, with a rotation of special guests including Acid Bath, Lamb of God, Motionless In White, Lorna Shore, Kublai Khan TX, Polyphia, Loathe, and Vended. · at Grimy Goods ↗
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The 2028 Olympic torch relay See also: California State Parks named this SoCal landscape among its top 10 fall destinations — with 100 miles of trails through nearly 25,000 golden acres · at Secret Los Angeles ↗
A six-figure salary doesn’t go quite as far in California as you might think. Between housing, groceries, transportation and other everyday expenses, living comfortably can require a pretty hefty paycheck. SmartAsset recently looked at how… · at Secret Los Angeles ↗
California is undergoing a wave of massive infrastructure projects being developed, from Irvine’s Great Park to the world’s largest wildlife crossing or the new rail connection serving Pacoima and the San Fernando Valley, just to name a… · at Secret Los Angeles ↗
One of Tijuana’s best taquerias, Tijuanazo, just expanded to Echo Park with a new location right off of Sunset Boulevard. Tijuanero by Tijuanazo quietly opened on September 24 after nearly a year of construction in the former Los Burritos… · LA Restaurant News at Eater LA ↗
Tom Cruise, Jesse Plemons and John Goodman — stars of Alejandro González Iñárritu's 'Digger' — attended the LACMA unveiling of a new film poster by Ed Ruscha. · at Los Angeles Times ↗
Deep in Southern California, about 40 miles east of San Diego, Cuyamaca Rancho State Park is one of the region’s best places to experience the fall season. California State Parks listed it among the top 10 state parks to visit in the fall… · at Secret Los Angeles ↗
With a nearly full moon overhead, Fontaines D.C. played the perfect show at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. One beautifully fit for both the living and departed souls. · at Grimy Goods ↗
Rumi’s Kitchen brings Ali Mesghali’s take on Persian hospitality to Los Angeles with high-end cocktails and elevated Middle Eastern dishes · Food & Drink at Los Angeles Magazine ↗
If owning a California home is one kind of dream, owning an entire California town is another. A small mountain community called Belden has just hit the market for $4.75 million, offering one buyer a chance to take over a four-acre… · at Secret Los Angeles ↗
Damn, it's a great week for live music in Los Angeles. This week especially has all the big names we love and many independent and rising acts that have been faves for a long time. See what's good. · at Grimy Goods ↗
Costco‘s Twisted Churro is officially back for a limited time! The $1.49 menu item is rolling out to warehouses around the country right now, including in L.A., though the company hasn’t said how long the limited-time run will last. Costco… · at Secret Los Angeles ↗
Looking for an excuse to get out of the car and explore Southern California? Metrolink is offering free rides on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, in celebration of California Clean Air Day. That means you can hop aboard a Metrolink or Arrow… · at Secret Los Angeles ↗
Wende Museum workshops center on samizdat, in which Soviet dissidents hand-typed literature to bypass state censorship. At a time when the U.S. government is curtailing public discourse, the practice remains relevant for cultivating forms… · at Los Angeles Times ↗
This is going to be a wild sensory experience with Lauren Halsey's emajendat at the helm, transforming the Bowl into her canvas. Expect technicolor stages, immersive experiences, and maximalist architecture from Halsey. · at Grimy Goods ↗
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A coastal flood advisory and high surf advisory are now in effect for Los Angeles County and Ventura County beaches, including the Malibu Coast and Catalina Island, as swells generated by Hurricane Polo reach Southern California. According… · at Secret Los Angeles ↗
The rising cost of living has been putting pressure on everyone’s budgets, from households trying to stretch a paycheck to small businesses and massive chains dealing with higher operating costs and changing customer habits. Starbucks is… · at Secret Los Angeles ↗
One of Studio Ghibli’s most beloved films is getting another big-screen moment. Spirited Away: Live on Stage is returning to movie theaters across Los Angeles this October as part of Studio Ghibli Fest 2026. The special theatrical event… · at Secret Los Angeles ↗
Recent travelers through LAX will be familiar with the new LAX/Metro Transit Center that opened to great fanfare in June 2025. But its accompanying Automated People Mover, a 24/7 automated train system linking the transit center to airport… · at Secret Los Angeles ↗
Alllll aboard! There’s nothing quite like trading Southern California traffic for a comfortable train ride, especially when you can snag a fall getaway for less. For a limited time, Amtrak is offering at least 25% off select fares… · at Secret Los Angeles ↗
Gas prices have been putting a serious dent in our budgets, especially in California, where drivers are still paying the highest average price for regular gasoline in the country. Luckily, the Texas-born Buc-ee’s is slowly making its way… · at Secret Los Angeles ↗
The holiday season is almost here, and Los Angeles is already filling up with festive things to do. But if you’re looking for one of the city’s biggest holiday concerts, the annual KIIS Jingle Ball is back with a seriously stacked lineup.… · at Secret Los Angeles ↗
Nikola Tesla was one of the pioneers who helped transform our understanding of electricity, developing the alternating-current system that remains fundamental to modern power networks. His work also pushed the boundaries of high-frequency… · at Secret Los Angeles ↗