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Thanksgiving Becomes Eclectic! LA’s Best Bets for the Holiday Weekend

Thanksgiving is upon us! Still making plans? If cooking is not on your radar, your favorite DTLA restaurants are dishing up some fabulous fare to share with family and friends. Want to work it off before you gobble it up? Join thousands of runners and walkers at the DTLA Turkey Trot, which benefits the Midnight Mission. The long weekend is also a great time to get a head start on your holiday shopping, check out the LA Auto Show, or just chill. This year, Thanksgiving becomes eclectic, and we’ve got LA’s best bets for the holiday weekend!

Fleming’s Steakhouse 800 West Olympic Boulevard, #A135 Los Angeles, CA 90015

Be the guest at your table this Thanksgiving! Fleming’s Steakhouse at L.A. LIVE is serving a a scrumptious three course feast with choice of Herb-Roasted Turkey or Filet Mignon served with all the trimmings and dessert, starting at $52 per guest. The full dinner menu will be available as well as their Thanksgiving Children’s menu, $22 per Child. Located across from STAPLES Center and the Los Angeles Convention Center, Fleming’s is an outstanding choice, with the perfect ambiance, a menu filled with your favorites, and a local chef’s table that changes with the season. The bar is always open and the wine manager has curated a wide selection of locally selected wines, hand-crafted cocktails, and spirits.

Dekkadance 900 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90017

Thanksgiving with a view! Located on the 69th floor of InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown, Dekkadance is the perfect spot to gather family and friends to enjoy an international buffet style Thanksgiving brunch. Feast on selections such as roasted and Cajun fried turkey, beef tenderloin, a fresh seafood station, house made dessert bar, and more. Includes bottomless sparkling wine, Sparkling Mimosas, Bellinis, Kir Royales, and Mai Tais.

Best Girl 927 S Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90015

Best Girl is serving a special 3-course meal for Thanksgiving, featuring all the traditional favorites with a Best Girl spin. Dinner is $65 plus tax and features James Beard award-winning chef Michael Cimarusti’s take on these American classics. Named after the first film screened at the United Artists Theatre in 1927, Best Girl is Downtown Los Angeles’ local haunt featuring rotating, seasonal fare and classic favorites.

Patina 141 South Grand Avenue The Walt Disney Concert Hall Los Angeles, CA 90012

Gather around the table and enjoy a feast for the senses by Executive Chef Andreas Roller. Choose from three- and six-courses for $75 and $110 per person. Children’s menu available $35. Complete your Patina experience with a custom wine, water or specialty non-alcoholic beverage pairing. Located in the spectacular Frank Gehry-designed Walt Disney Concert Hall in Downtown Los Angeles, the flagship restaurant of Patina Restaurant Group expresses the highest culinary ideals of Chef and Founder Joachim Splichal, with cuisine by Executive Chef Andreas Roller.

Gelateria ULI The Spring Arcade Building 541 S Spring St. #104 Los Angeles, CA 90013

Are you on pie patrol for Thanksgiving? Gelateria ULI’s got you covered. Their gelato holiday pies are delicious and different, but still reminiscent of the best traditional pies you’ve ever had. Choose from Pumpkin (pumpkin gelato with freshly ground spices and a layer of dark chocolate gelato, with a hint of sea salt, topped with torched meringue and toasted, candied pumpkin seeds); Caramel Apple (VEGAN using the best Murray Family Farms apples, laced with house-made totally vegan caramel); and Maple Pecan (n-house made pecan butter spun into creamy maple gelato, topped with torched meringue and pecan crumble). All pies are 8 inches.

7th Annual Turkey Trot 2019: Downtown Los Angeles 200 N Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90012

Nov 28 Trot before you gobble! Join thousands of runners and walkers for the seventh annual Turkey Trot Los Angeles on Thanksgiving morning. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, this event benefits the Midnight Mission – an amazing organization that offers a path to self sufficiency to those experiencing homelessness. This year all 5k and 10k participants will receive a Turkey Trot LA race t-shirt and Unique Finishers Medals for all participants!

Jackalope Art Fair Grand Central Market 317 S Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90013

Nov 30 & Dec 1 Shop small on Small Business Saturday weekend and get a jump on your holiday shopping at the Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair at Grand Central Market’s newly renovated downstairs “underground” event space. Shoppers can expect to find trendsetting indie goods including original fashion and jewelry design, paper goods, innovative home decor and housewares, art, photography, food, plus much more.

Los Angeles Auto Show Los Angeles Convention Center 1201 S Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90015

Nov 22 – Dec 1 One of the world’s largest auto shows with 1,000 vehicles on display, the Los Angeles Auto Show is open to the public from November 22 – December 1. The show is a great one-stop-shop for comparison shopping cars, trucks, SUVs, electric vehicles and more, without any sales pressure. Whether you’re new vehicle shopping or a lifelong auto enthusiast, there’s something for everyone, including 65+ debuts; free test drives of 100 of the latest models; stunning custom builds, VR experiences, the life-size LEGO Bugatti Chiron, and a real-life version of Guinevere, the van from Disney•Pixar’s upcoming film, Onward.

Los Angeles Mission 303 E 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90013

The Los Angeles Mission’s annual Thanksgiving celebration serves over 3,000 pounds of turkey, 700 pounds of mashed potatoes, 800 pounds of green beans and 600 pies to their neighbors experiencing homelessness. They also give out over 1,400 blankets and over 1,200 tarps in preparation for the colder winter months. Now that we’ve seen a 16% increase in homelessness across Los Angeles, the Mission is expecting more people to attend their Thanksgiving event than ever before. If you can’t volunteer this Thanksgiving, you can still help by making a donation.

Joie de Vivre! French Bistros, Bakeries & Bars in DTLA

Joie de vivre, French for joy of living, takes on a whole new meaning as the City of Light meets the City of Angels! For a bit of historical context, before Chinatown was Chinatown, it was Frenchtown. During the second half of the 19th century and into the 20th, the French community in Los Angeles was one of the most influential and robust in Southern California. By 1860, French was the second most-spoken language in Los Angeles.

Today, the French population in Los Angeles is represented by a fresh new wave of entrepreneurs, artisans, and restauranteurs who are making an impact on our culture and dining habits. From classic dishes like bouillabaisse, steak frites, tartare de boeuf, croque monsieur, and escargots, to new eateries with a French twist, you’ll find your joie de vivre at DTLA’s French bistros, bakeries and bars.

Church & State LA 1850 Industrial St, Los Angeles, CA 90021

After reoopening earlier this year, Chef David Féau’s reinvigorated menu at Church & State proves that classics never go out of style. His interpretation of bistronomie is built on the foundation of the giants of the French culinary pantheon – Bocuse, Blanc, Vergé, Ducasse, along with his personal mentor, Guy Savoy – but is heightened with a lighter, California-driven sensibility. The new Church & State is a place to dine, for sure, but more than anything it is a place for people to come together, enjoy the company of friends, and to live well.

Le Petit Paris 418 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Housed inside the historic El Dorado Building, Le Petit Paris is the vision of Cannes-based restauranteurs David and Fanny Rolland. The 300-seat restaurant brings a quintessential brasserie dining experience to Downtown LA’s Historic Core. The restaurant is an architectural marvel, designed by the Rollands, featuring multiple skylights, two bars, a mezzanine level, and a large outdoor patio. During the daytime, Le Petit Paris provides a tranquil, bright venue, and at night it transforms into an upscale fine dining restaurant with a lounge.

Mignon 128 E 6th St. Los Angeles, CA 90014

True to its name (mignon roughly translates to “small and cute” in French), this elegant little food and wine bar in DTLA’s Historic Core aims to be an oasis for anyone who is weary of the ubiquitous bar experience. Seating about 20 around a U-shaped central bar, Mignon’s inviting interior is rich with midnight blue walls, a pressed tin ceiling, homey book shelves, and framed portraits. Mignon specializes in small production, offering natural wines from all over the globe with an emphasis on the Old World. They also serve seasonal, rustic French cuisine, including a three-course pre-fixe option, small plates, and fine artisanal cheeses and charcuterie. The space is also a retail shop, so make sure you grab some bottles to go.

Oriel Chinatown 1135 N. Alameda St. Los Angeles, CA 90012

For lovers of authentic French wine and food, Oriel is a chic, comfortable wine bar styled to please even the most homesick Parisian. Located just far enough away from Chinatown’s main drag, Oriel might be a little hard to spot hidden beneath the Chinatown Gold LIne Metro stop. But once inside, you’ll be charmed by the sleek black and rose interior, lush hanging plants, and soft pink neon lighting. Oriel offers a curated selection of French bottles and some 20 wines by the glass, along with a classic bistro menu featuring French onion soup, steak tartare, chicken liver mousse, steak frites. escargots, and gnocchi.

Pitchoun Bakery & Café 545 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Pitchoun! is a family owned French bakery, pastry store and restaurant, offering fresh artisan breads and home-made pastries and cakes, along with an array of healthy salads, sandwiches, hot dishes, soups, and more. Using traditional French family recipes, everything is home-made daily from scratch, using house-made starter levain and organic or local ingredients. The flavors are crisp, authentic, and clean, and all products aim for pure simplicity and high quality.

Bon Temps 712 S Santa Fe Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90021

An all-day restaurant in the Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles, Bon Temps from Chef Lincoln Carson reimagines a modern French brasserie with industrial roots. From morning until late-night, the menu is refined with an attention to detail that nods to Chef Lincoln Carson’s lineage working in internationally-acclaimed restaurants. Bon Temps is a place for the downtown community to break bread in a space that pays homage to the old and new. Since opening in June, Bon Temps has been recognized as one of Esquire’s Best New Restaurants 2019.

Paris Baguette 902 S Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Paris Baguette is an international, premium bakery-café specializing in a yummy assortment of breads, pastries and cakes baked daily. Their mission is to bring happiness to everyone by adapting to people’s ever-expanding palates with decadent, unique and sophisticated baked goods. They serve a variety of treats ranging from coffee, tea, smoothies, and frappes, to appetizing snacks, delicious cakes for all occasions, and chef-inspired sandwiches and salads.

La Boucherie 900 Wilshire Blvd Fl 71 Los Angeles, CA 90017

Located on the 71st floor of InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown, La Boucherie boasts a top-tier, American steakhouse with a French twist. Feast on reimagined dishes and premium steaks, in addition to first-rate seafood sourced from around the globe. The restaurant also features a cheese cave and charcuterie atelier complemented by offerings from their extensive, Wine Spectator award-winning wine list of 1,200 different types, all of which can be enjoyed from the comfort of private dining rooms or discrete Starlight Booths.

Bottega Louie Restaurant and Gourmet Market 700 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90017

What could be more French than a macaron – a sweet meringue-based confection made with egg white, icing sugar, granulated sugar, almond meal, and food coloring. Since the 19th century, a typical Parisian-style macaron is presented with a ganache, buttercream or jam filling sandwiched between two meringue “cookies.” But you don’t have to travel to Paris to get your macaron fix – Bottega Louis offers literally mountains of these tempting treats for every occasion. Eat yours on the spot, or choose an elegant gift box from their extensive catalog.

Walk It Off! Discover DTLA’s Cultural Walking Tours

The holidays are coming, and you know what that means – scrumptious calorie-laden feasts, endless carbs, and heaps of tempting sweets! But before you dive off the deep-end of the dining table, take some preemptive steps with a walking tour! LA Conservancy has a slew of fascinating tours exploring the social, cultural, and architectural history of Los Angeles. Do you like craft beer with your graffiti – there’a s tour for that – courtesy of LA Art Tours. How about an in-depth tour of Chinatown and Little Tokyo – check. Art lovers rejoice – Downtown Art Walk, a self-guided experience of local galleries, is held on 2nd Thursdays every month.

So go ahead, indulge yourself this holiday season. But first walk it off, and discover DTLA’s cultural walking tours!

LA Conservancy Above the Skyline Walking Tour 633 West 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071

Saturdays November This special version of LA Conservancy’s popular Modern Skyline walking tour visits the OUE Skyspace LA observation deck and Skyslide, on the 70th floor of the iconic U.S. Bank Tower building. Enjoy the view of Los Angeles’ evolving skyline from almost a thousand feet in the air! Think skyscrapers aren’t historic? Think again! After seeing how downtown L.A. has evolved over the past century, you’ll see our beloved skyline in a whole new way. You’ll learn the fascinating story of Bunker Hill’s evolution, explore some of L.A.’s newest landmarks, and see how old and new architecture co-exists. At the end of the tour, take a trip down Skyslide, an exterior glass-enclosed slide high above Los Angeles, included with each ticket.

LA Conservancy Art Deco Walking Tour Meeting Location: Pershing Square

Everyone knows that L.A. is a glamorous city. But few know that true Old Hollywood glamour lies in the streets of downtown L.A.! Nothing evokes Jazz Age elegance like Art Deco. Its clean lines and geometric patterns proved a perfect style for L.A. in the 20s and 30s, and an extraordinary collection of these masterpieces still stands in the heart of the city. On this tour, you’ll marvel at the incredible detail of these structures, with their brilliant colors and lush materials. You’ll learn how Art Deco made its way to L.A., and why it became such a defining architectural style in the city.

LA Conservancy Broadway Historic Theatre & Commercial District Walking Tour

Broadway thrived for decades as the entertainment epicenter of Los Angeles. Massive department stores and magnificent movie palaces drew generations of Angelenos to the city center. Still a vibrant shopping street, the area is now a hub of adaptive reuse projects that have turned office buildings and department stores into housing, dining, retail, and nightlife destinations. Subject to availability, the tour visits the interiors of one or more of the following: the Los Angeles Theatre, The Theatre at the Ace Hotel (formerly United Artists Theatre), and the Orpheum Theatre. Reservations are required for this tour. Meeting and parking information will be provided with your reservation confirmation.

DTLA Art Walk

Downtown Art Walk is a self-guided art experience of local galleries, artist studios, and cultural events held on 2nd Thursdays every month. From its inceptions over 10 years ago as a monthly coordinated collaboration along Spring and Main Streets in downtown Los Angeles, today this vibrant community thrives, with art experiences beyond one day, two streets, and 12 blocks. The Downtown Art Walk nonprofit engages, educates, and informs through year-round programs and social media platforms connecting art lovers and enthusiasts to galleries, artists, city-wide art openings, cultural events, exhibits, art conventions, national and international art news and innovations, 365 days a year! Gallery Guide Map pick up locations HERE

DTLA Walking Tours Chinatown & Little Tokyo Chinatown Plaza 943 N. Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90012

Walk into the two largest ethnic neighborhoods of Downtown and learn about their growth and history in Los Angeles. Understand how international issues, such as nationalism, World War II and segregation affected the Chinese and Japanese cultures, but have allowed each to retain their strong community neighborhoods. Tour requires a Metro Rail journey in the middle of the tour between Chinatown and Little Tokyo (rail fare not included).

LA Art Tours Craft Beer and Urban Art/Graffiti Tour Angel City Brewery 216 S Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Two guides, three beer stops, dozens of amazing urban art pieces! A collaboration between LA Art Tours and SoCal Brew Bus, this walking tour centers on the hottest spot in Los Angeles, the Downtown LA Arts District. Long a hotbed of the best graffiti and murals in Los Angeles, it is now also home to several great craft breweries. Two stops are made at the largest breweries in the Arts District. The third stop varies by availability, and will be one of two smaller craft breweries, or the craft beer garden of LA’s largest art gallery. The breweries have food options available, so you are welcome to order some bites while sampling beers. Between breweries, an awesome urban art guide will take you by a number of famous as well as hidden and lesser known works of urban art. All art guides are long time local artists with in-depth knowledge and experience in the local graffiti/mural scene.

Sidewalk Food Tours Downtown LA Food Tour Pitchoun Bakery 545 S Olive St. Los Angeles, CA 90013

Sidewalk Food Tours Downtown LA Food tour includes six unique stops showcasing the best of the growing, diverse DTLA food scene. The tour’s expert foodies have done extensive research to offer you a variety of delicious foods from the best specialty food stores, buzz-worthy spots, and ethnic eateries. The tour includes visits to famed landmarks such as the Bradbury Building, the Million Dollar Theater, the Biltmore Hotel, and a stroll through the historic Grand Central Market with tastings from some of its most well-known vendors. Flavorful food specialties are served from six of the following locations (subject to change): Pitchoun Bakery, Horse Thief BBQ, Berlin Currywurst, DTLA Cheese, Madcapra Falafel, Guisados (slow-cooked braised meat tacos), OkiPoki (Asian fusion spot serving sushi burritos) and Bottega Louie in the historic Brockman building.

A November to Remember! LA’s Best Food, Fairs & Festivals

There’s something about November that makes us want to celebrate! The weather is changing, and the air is crackling with anticipation for the busy season ahead. But before you dive down the holiday rabbit hole, take some time out for yourself. From wine and food events, to great music and immersive experiences, make this a November to Remember – with L:A’s best food, fairs, and festivals!

USA Today Wine & Food Experience LA Centre Studios 450 S Bixel St. Los Angeles, CA 90017

Nov 9 The USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience presents rich and colorful moments for guests to taste, savor and explore the Los Angeles culinary scene, from local trends to regional traditions. Enjoy the Grand Tasting: a gourmet showcase by local chefs, emerging talent and nationally renowned culinary leaders who mix with patrons in a convivial setting. Lively cooking demonstrations, chef meet & greets, and seminars deliver unforgettable experiences for fans, connoisseurs, partners, purveyors, and industry personalities. Indulge in the VIP experience for an hour early admittance into the experience, plus a chance to mix and mingle with chefs. Elevate your experience even further with additional Meet & Greet opportunities with celebrity talent.

LA Coffee Festival Magic Box @The Reef 1933 S Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90007

Nov 8-10 Back for a second year and based on the highly successful programs in London, New York and Amsterdam, this caffeinated event is an unmissable show for all serious coffee lovers and key industry stakeholders. The Festival will feature live experiences from coffee, food and equipment suppliers. Visitors will enjoy endless free coffee tastings, interactive workshops, demonstrations from world-class baristas, delicious street food, intoxicating coffee cocktails, live music, art and so much more.

Dessert Goals Evolve Project LA 1921 Blake Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90039

Nov 9-10, 16-17 Don your tie-dye and tropical prints and gather your dessert-loving friends, because Dessert Goals is back in LA for the Tie Dye Tiki edition, presented by Chase Sapphire®! General Admissions ticket includes entrance into the event for 1.5 hours; access to a drool-worthy roundup of 20+ of the best dessert vendors in LA (+ a few from New York), with desserts available for purchase; a Candy Bar with free candy; a savory Salt Bar to cleanse your palate; complimentary Rise Brewing Co cold brew coffee, Boxed Water, Vita Coco, OLIPOP + Koia; one complimentary snack from My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream; and more. Share your fun in an Instagram Garden filled with custom Insta-friendly backdrops.

Fantastic Planet FIGat7th 735 S Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA 90017

Until Nov 10 Four giant, illuminated humanoid figures have taken over FIGat7th and are observing the human activity at this bustling retail center! These giants from afar are quiet and gentle, yet curious about our fantastic planet and its inhabitants. Created by Australian artist Amanda Parer, these edgy and ephemeral artworks explore the natural world, its fragility and our role within it. Inspiration for this light installation has been taken from the 1973 Czech/ French film Fantastic Planet (La Planète Sauvage). Fantastic Planet is free and open to the public as part of Arts Brookfield’s continued effort to bring the public spaces of Brookfield Properties to life through music, film, interactive experiences, and visual art.

Wisdome.LA Jam Week 1147 Palmetto St. Los Angeles, CA 90013

Nov 7-10 Check the out immersive arts and entertainment park Wisdome in DTLA for four days of mind-bending 360 VR concerts featuring the music of Pink Floyd, The Grateful Dead, and Jerry Garcia. On Nov 7th & 8th, experience Dark Side of The Dome featuring the all-star band Think:EXP, which includes former members of Pink Floyd, Jane’s Addiction, Kid Rock and Fishbone as they perform Pink Floyd’s iconic album “Dark Side of The Moon” end to end, accompanied by custom Floyd inspired visuals. The weekend of Nov 9th & 10th, Wisdome transforms into a Dead Head’s virtual dream world as Melvin Seals and JGB perform live with special guests Steve Kimock and a DJ set by DJ Logic. The event is highlighted by an interactive and immersive Dead Head playground featuring a Shakedown Street with vendors, food and a microbrew beer garden!

Art at The Rendon // Rhythms of the City The Rendon 2055 East 7th St. Los Angeles, CA 90021

Nov 8-10 Art At The Rendon presents RHYTHMS OF THE CITY, an immersive, site-specific experience that will fuse various styles of live music and dance into a simultaneous, collaborative performance that transforms the building itself into a musical instrument. Following the success of HIDDEN ROOMS and STORIES in 2018, Art At The Rendon’s latest production will highlight the musical and cultural diversity of Los Angeles, while emphasizing the synergy of the city as a whole. 100% of proceeds will benefit Play with Music, a local nonprofit that provides music education to underserved schools in Los Angeles.

Get Together Music Fair The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA 152 North Central Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012

Nov 15-16 Spaceland and Other Music Present: The Get Together 2019 Label Fair and Music Festival, bringing together some of the most exciting independent record labels across genres, locally, nationally, and internationally, The Get Together fosters a vibrant music community of artists, fans, and industry alike. After three seasons programming the Come Together Label Fair at MoMA PS1 in New York, Other Music joins up with Spaceland to bring The Get Together to MOCA, with dozens of amazing labels selling vinyl and other merchandise. Meet and mingle with the teams behind the records you love and enjoy live performances, DJs, exhibits, and much more.

Get Spooked! LA’s Best Halloween Celebrations!

Have you ever wondered why we carve pumpkins and get dressed up for Halloween? Halloween’s origins date back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. The Irish brought the tradition of carving jack-o-lanterns to America. But the original jack-o-lantern was not a pumpkin at all, because pumpkins did not exist in Ireland! Ancient Celtic cultures carved turnips and placed an ember in them to ward off evil spirits. Over time, Halloween evolved into a day of fun activities like trick-or-treating, carving jack-o-lanterns, festive gatherings, donning costumes, and eating treats.

So let’s get spooked with LA’s best Halloween celebrations!

LA Opera Psycho Live Ace Hotel 929 S Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90015

Experience Alfred Hitchcock’s classic Psycho, featuring the LA Opera Orchestra, on the big screen with live violins taking the shower scene to a whole new level of creep! You know the story: a secretary on the run, an isolated motel, and an awkward guy with some serious mother issues. Shown in the cavernous Spanish-Gothic Theatre at Ace Hotel in Downtown LA, LA Opera’s got the spooky vibes fit for your perfect Halloween. Norman invites you to a killer after-party on October 25th and October 31st, included with your ticket. Are you brave enough to enter our costume contest on October 31st? The top three winners will receive a prize (if you make it out alive).

The Hunchback of Notre Dame Walt Disney Concert Hall 111 S Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012

Organist Clark Wilson sets a haunting scene as he accompanies the 1923 silent film The Hunchback of Notre Dame, featuring a legendary performance from Lon Chaney. Get a guided tour of the evening’s music before your concert at Upbeat Live! Key thinkers and guest musicians – including members of the LA Phil – share their expertise and offer historical and cultural context for your program’s pieces, giving you a deeper understanding of the music. This free event is held in BP Hall, accessible after your ticket is scanned.

The Natural History of Horror Natural History Museum 900 W Exposition Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90007

Just in time for Halloween, the Natural History Museum is presenting a spooky, homegrown Hollywood exhibition that reveals the science of the scary. Walk into the museum’s Grand Foyer, past a pair of dueling dinosaurs, toward the building’s northeast corner, and you’ll soon find yourself in a dark room flickering with hidden surprises. Your senses will tingle as you hear about the scientific experiments and discoveries that inspired filmmakers to create four of the world‘s most iconic movie monsters: the Creature from the Black Lagoon, Frankenstein, the Mummy, and Dracula. Whether these classics spotlighted sinister figures lurking in the shadows or creatures waiting unseen beneath the water, one thing is true: Each larger-than-life character had a surprisingly rich real-world backstory.

Hallows Masquerade Redbird 114 East Second St. Los Angeles, CA

Redbird is presenting a Halloween Masquerade featuring food & drink, dancing & reverie, and music & theatrics for an unforgettable Halloween night! Redbird is carved into one of the city’s most historic architectural gems, inside the former rectory building of Vibiana. Set in the upper chambers of Redbird, the Hallows Masquerade promises to be elegant evening of mystery and delight. Each ticket includes hors d’oeuvres by Redbird/Vibiana chef/owner Neal Fraser and cocktails by bar director Tobin Shea (cash bar). Music by Adam Freeland (The Acid), Jessica Tonder, Jonny Cota, Little Dinosaur, Metal Mother, Sorne and more. Costumes and masks are highly encouraged!

House of Spirits 2218 S Harvard Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90018

Step inside the House of Spirits — a haunted cocktail soiree that is unlike any other party in town! Freely roam a mysterious mansion and experience a night of themed cocktails, macabre magic, sinister séances, tarot readings, strange roaming specters, live music, hidden secret games, giant Ouija boards and so much more! Within the walls of a decrepit and decaying house, a mad man nearing the end of his life painted six disturbing portraits depicting peculiar figures. Those paintings have become known as the Spirit Paintings, and that mad man was famed artist Francisco Vega. According to fragmented notes scribbled in his journals, Vega believed these paintings were the key to opening a doorway to another world. Perhaps he was right, for when he completed the sixth Spirit Painting, Vega disappeared somewhere inside the house and his remains have never been discovered.

Dia de los Muertos Olvera Street Los Angeles, CA 90012

For over 30 years, the merchants on Olvera Street have celebrated Dia de los Muertos. The celebration has evolved to incorporate the pre-Columbian, Aztec, Mayan and Catholic rituals surrounding death. Dia de los Muertos at Olvera Street is the only celebration of its kind in Los Angeles – a nine day festival with altars on display, food, face painting, and entertainment throughout. Each night, a vibrant and colorful procession sets the stage for the ceremony. Dia de los Muertos is, in fact, a celebration of life – it is not a time to mourn our loved ones, rather it is a time to remember the lives they lead and the many things they enjoyed during that life.

Día de los Muertos Altars + Art Installations Grand Park 200 N. Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012

Grand Park celebrates the traditions of Día de los Muertos with an immersive display of compelling installations and artwork.! Guests can experience, discuss and learn about the traditions of Día de los Muertos and stroll through 40+ altars, curated by Self Help Graphics located throughout Grand Park, as well as the newly renovated Music Center Plaza. At the Music Center Plaza, view colorful swags of papel picado designed by artist Maricela Sosa as they adorn the Grand Avenue stairs and welcome visitors to the Plaza. The newly-renovated Plaza fountain will be lit in orange and yellow for the week as a nod to marigold flowers, ubiquitous on altars and throughout Dia de los Muertos celebrations.

A New Día Wisdome.LA 1147 Palmetto St. Los Angeles, CA 90013

Estrella Jalisco presents A New Día. Día de Muertos reimagined at Wisdome.LA, the world’s first immersive art park. As you make your way from dome to dome and travel through this immersive art experience, you’ll be surrounded by stunningly vivid, colorful recreations of Día de Muertos. Learn about this respected holiday and share an experience with those around you, and put a new spin on Día de Muertos. When you’re done exploring, head around the corner to Zinc Cafe & Market, and show your A New Día ticket for access to exclusive cocktails and discounted appetizers!

Creep LA ROW DTLA 777 S Alameda St. Los Angeles, CA 90021

Creep LA is back! Presented by Just Fix It Productions, you are invited into the dark-heart of downtown with their fifth installment: HAUS OF CREEP. The roughly 60-minute multi-sensory exhibit brings you into the world of Creep L.A., a darkly satirical and terrifying send-up of social media-driven culture. With the growing popularity of “grammable museums,” businesses and consumers are devouring art as a commodity. HAUS OF CREEP sets out to remind us that art is alive, and it can’t be restricted to a little square photo without dangerous consequences. HAUS guests will spend the hour roaming an avant-garde and nightmarish playground of over a dozen installations, witnessing grand shocking scenes as well as intimate scares. HAUS OF CREEP tells its story with a cast of 20 provocative characters and features a sultry lounge, small dark spaces, shadow plays, deranged puppet shows, and innovative analog installations by MEDIA POLLUTION.