What To Do In Los Angeles This October
October in Los Angeles is about more than just Halloween. From Breast Cancer Awareness Month happenings to limited-time menus and more, here’s what’s happening this month in the city.
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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures New Exhibitions
Website/ 6067 Wilshire Blvd 90036
Starting Oct. 6, Color in Motion: Chromatic Explorations of Cinema and Cyberpunk: Envisioning Possible Futures Through Cinema will be on display at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. The former dives into the essential role of color in cinema and the latter explores the global impact of cyberpunk on film culture. Additionally, there will be a variety of screenings that showcase the impact of technicolor including Verigo, Fantasia and The Wizard of Oz.
Andaz West Hollywood Rappel for Cancer Support
Website/ 8401 Sunset Blvd 90069
On Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Andaz West Hollywood is inviting Angelenos and visitors to rappel down its 14-story building. Raise $1,000 and you get the chance to do the thrilling experience. You can also opt to be part of the “landing party” for $25 and enjoy food, activities and the cash bar. Raised funds go toward supporting Cancer Support Community Los Angeles.
The Boiling Crab x National Pediatric Cancer Foundation x RIF Los Angeles
Website/ Various
Through Oct. 13, The Boiling Crab is donating a portion of proceeds from all boiled shrimp and crawfish sales to support pediatric cancer research. You can also support the initiative by grabbing a Good People Helping Good Kids shirt.
Gallery 33 at The Georgian: Born on a Fault
Website/ 1415 Ocean Ave 90401
Through Nov. 10, Santa Monica-based artist Spencer “Mar” Guilburt’s “Born on a Fault” exhibition will be on display at Gallery 33. The body of work implores viewers to explore the liminal, metaphorical space between black and white.
Heritage Fire
Website/ 404 S Figueroa St. 90071
On Oct. 6, Heritage Fire will take place at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites. The open-air culinary experience features a walk-around tour of local chefs grilling globally inspired, heritage-breed proteins. There will also be permanent jewelry by Link x Lou, a produce stand by Farm Lot 59, La Croix sparkling water and free-flowing drinks from Two Times Oak, Clink Different, El Jimador Tequila, Franciscan Estate, Freemark Abbey Napa Valley, Frey Ranch Farmers + Distillers, Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, Westward Whiskey, Garrison Brothers Distillery, Glenfiddich, J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines, Polemonium Wines, Diplomatic Rum, Rums of Puerto Rico and Una Vodka
Hotel Bel-Air x Weiser Family Farms Fall Dinner
Website/ 701 Stone Canyon Rd 90077
On Oct. 9 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Hotel Bel-Air will host a fall-inspired dining experience in collaboration with Weiser Family Farms and led by culinary director Joe Garcia. Guests will enjoy a five-course tasting menu with wine pairings and views of Swan Lake. Tickets are now available.
Hotel Casa del Mar Celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Website/ 1910 Ocean Way 90405
Benefitting Providence St. John’s Foundation for Breast Cancer, Hotel Casa del Mar is commemorating Breast Cancer Awareness Month with two new offerings. Be sure to save room for dessert at Terrazza Restaurant, which is serving a special ice cream tart topped with Sweet Rose Creamery’s strawberry rhubarb. Additionally, Hotel Casa del Mar is teaming up with nail polish brand Zoya to offer pink manicures and pedicures at Sea Wellness Spa. If you make a donation of $5 or more, you will also receive a custom Zoya trio box with a pink polish, glossy topcoat and base coat.
Jessie Sheehan L.A. Book Tour
Website/ Various
Baker, podcast host and cookbook author Jessie Sheehan will bring her book tour to Los Angeles on Oct. 6. Talking all things Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes: 100 Easy-Peasy, Savory Recipes for 24/7 Deliciousness and more, she will make a stop at Valerie Confections for bites, bubbly and conversation with Jessie and Valerie Gordon from noon to 2 p.m. You can also head to Fat and Flour from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. to an LTO menu item, Hot Honey Cornbread, inspired by Sheehan’s recipe and get a signed copy of the book.
L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade
Website/ 10745 Dickson Ct 90095
L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade returns on Oct. 5 from noon to 4 p.m. at UCLA’s Royce Quad. Hosted by Suzanne Goin, Caroline Styne and David Lentz, the event features food, wine and cocktails by the best chefs, winemakers and mixologists across the country in benefit of raising funds and awareness for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, which works to find better treatments and cures for all kids with cancer. Jimmy Kimmel, Molly McNearney, Timothy Olyphant, Joe Mantegna, Jason Ritter, Lennie James, Taylor Handley, Virginia Madsen, Timothy Omundson, Aisha Taylor, Stephanie Szostak, Kirsten Vangsness, Camilla Belle and more are expected to attend.
Malibu Beach Inn x Cucina Cipoletti
Website/ 22878 Pacific Coast Hwy 90265
Throughout October, Malibu Beach Inn and Cucina Cipoletti are teaming up on a four-course menu that features wines from Demeine Estates and Lawrence Family Wine Estate. The culinary collaboration adds a Malibu flair to Mediterranean flavors with dishes like scallop crudo with blood orange, hazelnuts, fennel and chive oil and grilled octopus with fingerling potato, salsa verde and hot pepper.
Matt Rogers x Chrishell Stause Stand-Up Comedy Benefit
Website/ 1735 Vine St 90028
On Oct. 9, Matt Rogers and Chrishell Stause will host stand-up comedy benefit to raise awareness for nonprofit DigDeep, which fights for equitable water access across the country. The show begins at 8 p.m. and will feature Joel Kim Booster, Pat Regan and more. Tickets are available now.
Nobu Los Angeles 30-Year Anniversary
Website/ 903 N La Cienega Blvd 90069
From Oct. 7 to 13, Nobu Los Angeles will have a special five-course omakase menu that reflects the restaurant's multi-decade history. Dish highlights include Japanese red snapper Matsuhisa-style, Japanese Mirai beef anticucho and black cod in butter lettuce.
Ocean Prime Beverly Hills Prix Fixe Lunch
Website/ 9595 Wilshire Blvd 90212
On weekdays until 4 p.m., Ocean Prime Beverly Hills has a $39 prix fixe lunch offering that includes one starter, one entree and a freshly baked cookie. Dish options include lobster bisque, French onion, grilled shrimp salad, teriyaki salmon and a six-ounce filet.
Openaire
Website/ 3515 Wilshire Blvd 90010
Starting Oct. 6, Openaire will have a weekly Sunday Supper from 5:30 to 10 p.m. The fresh, seasonal menu is $55 per person with a two-person minimum and features a variety of dishes like the whole-grilled branzino and dessert.
Parakeet Cafe: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Website/ Various
Benefiting the Susan G. Komen Foundation, Parakeet Cafe in Brentwood and Beverly Hills is offering a limited edition Warrior Match in commemoration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The strawberry matcha beverage is made of muddled strawberry, ceremonial grade matcha, honey and your choice of milk and topped with pink cold foam.
The Peninsula Beverly Hills Fall Happenings
Website/ 9882 S Santa Monica Blvd 90212
Every Friday and Saturday until Nov. 9, The Belvedere hosts A Night in Jalisco pop-up where diners can enjoy tequila and mezcal cocktails, guitar serenades, tableside guacamole, braised birria tacos, Mexican street corn and dulce de leche cheesecake. Throughout October, The Peninsula is commemorating Breast Cancer Awareness Month with pink afternoon tea and pink manicures, from which $5 of each purchased will benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Rodeo Drive Celebrates Timepieces & Fine Jewelry
Website/ 90210
The second annual Rodeo Drive Celebrates Timepieces & Fine Jewelry will take place from Oct. 7 to 13. Showcasing the impeccable craftsmanship of Rodeo Drive’s luxury brands and an exhibition in partnership with French contemporary artist Richard Orlinski, participants include Bvlgari, Rolex, Patek Philippe, Mikimoto, Vacheron Constantin and more.
Saba Surf Shop + Cafe
Website/ 12912 Venice Blvd. 90066
This new surf shop and cafe in West L.A. isn’t just where you go for surf gear. Also a community hub, Saba Surf has a number of events this month including a morning workout class on Oct. 6; live music on Oct. 13 and a Hocus Pocus movie night on Halloween.
Soolip Creative Arts Workshop
Website/ 2 Dole Dr, Westlake Village 91362
Throughout the fall, Soolip founder Wana Wen will host a number of artistic workshops at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village. The lineup includes the art of copperplate calligraphy on Oct. 5 and 19; journal-making and writing on Oct. 26 and more.
Shutters on the Beach: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Website/ 1 Pico Blvd 90405
With all proceeds benefiting Providence St John’s Foundation, Shutters on the Beach is commemorating Breast Cancer Awareness Month with new offerings like A Toast To Her mocktail; a pink ombre cake by SusieCakes and a rose gold Knesko mask enhancement at the spa. The courtyard is also lit up pink.
Smashbox Halo Pop-Up
Website/ 3rd St Promenade 1300 Block 90401
On Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Smashbox will hold a pop-up at the Third Street Promenade to celebrate its Halo Glow Tinted Moisturizer. The day will feature shade matching, photo ops, a pressed juice bar and more.
Spongebob 25-Year Anniversary
Website/ Various
To celebrate 25 years of SpongeBob SquarePants, several restaurants and eateries across Los Angeles are serving special versions of the iconic Krabby Patty. Among other places, you can head to BOA Steakhouse from Oct. 8 to 27 for an upscale version made with an eight-ounce wagyu beef patty, a house-made short rib marmalade, BOA burger sauce, tomato, red onion and parsley salad on a toasted brioche bun.
STK Welcome Back Pumpkin Menu
Website/ 930 Hilgard Ave 90024
In celebration of the fall season, STK has a limited-time pumpkin menu featuring a duck smashed burger, pumpkin ravioli and King crab, pumpkin and potato gratin, pumpkin pie and, for cocktails, a pumpkin bourbon smash and pumpkin mocha martini.
Terranea Resort Turns Pink
Website/ 100 Terranea Way 90275
Marking 10 years of raising awareness and funds for Cancer Support Community South Bay and Play for P.I.N.K., Terranea Resort is aglow in pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Three events will also be happening: Birdies for Breast Cancer at The Links on Oct. 20, full moon yoga at the Beach Cove on Oct. 17, and a Barbie movie night at the Beach Cove on Oct. 5.
Venice Beach Wine Club
Website/ 6 Rose Ave 90291
On Oct. 4 at 7 p.m., Venice Beach Wine Club will host its two-year anniversary at the Rose Room. Cocktail attire is encouraged for the evening of wines, light bites and music. Admission includes access to the open bar.
Alfred Coffee Limited-Edition Drinks
Website/ Various
For just six weeks, Alfred Coffees across Los Angeles has two limited-edition tonic drinks made in collaboration with Icelandic Glacial. Showcasing two new flavors by the water brand, the Espresso Blood Orange Tonic teams up Alfred espresso with Icelandic Glacial's Tarocco Blood Orange Sparkling Water and a shot of real tonic syrup made from lemongrass, lime and cinchona bark. Then, the Matcha Lemon Tonic coalesces Alfred Ceremonial Matcha with Icelandic Glacial's Sicilian Lemon Sparkling Water and a shot of the tonic syrup.
Puzzle
Website/ 8947 Sunset Blvd 90069
From the team behind Amour in West Hollywood, Puzzle opened along Sunset Boulevard to present a new dining and nightlife destination that marries French restaurant luxury with avant-garde revelry. Here you can enjoy an intimate French dinner, followed by a night dancing away to a live DJ.
Armani/ Casa Los Angeles Boutique
Website/ 157 N Robertson Blvd 90048
The Armani/Casa boutique opened along Robertson Boulevard earlier in September. Spanning two floors and a courtyard and terrace, the new location works to serve as a hub for lifestyle and fashion enthusiasts looking for an elevated shopping experience while picking out luxury home and decor pieces.
Babyletto Los Angeles Flagship
Website/ 8360 Melrose Ave 90046
Babyletto has opened the doors to its first-ever brick-and-mortar store in Los Angeles. Located along Melrose Avenue, the flagship store offers a concierge-style shopping experience where parents can explore its collection of modern cribs, recliners, gliders, dressers and more. Additionally, shoppers can head to the on-site design center to peruse wood samples and fabric swatches while receiving hands-on product guidance. Babyletto is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Crustacean: Dine For A Cause
Website/ 468 N Bedford Dr 90210
Crustacean Beverly Hills is offering a Dine For a Cause menu in collaboration with UCLA Health throughout October. The six-course menu features an array of signature dishes by Elizabeth and Helene An and 20 percent of proceeds from each meal will be donated to heredity cancer prevention and research by Dr. Beth Karlan, UCLA medical professor and world-renowned expert in gynecologic malignancies.
Hamilton Cocktails at Fairmont Century Plaza
Website/ 2025 Avenue of the Stars 90067
Through Oct. 13, you can enjoy a Hamilton-themed cocktail at Lumière at Fairmont Century Plaza as the Broadway sensation has its run at the Pantages Theater. Tequila fans should opt for the Founding Father (St. Elizabeth Dram, Tres Generaciones Reposado, agave, lemon, apple cider juice, cinnamon stick garnish), while espresso martini enthusiasts will enjoy the Hamilton Reviver (Roku Gin, Campari, Antica, espresso). Furthermore, if you bring your Hamilton ticket stub, you can enjoy either cocktail for just $10.
Kosas x Goop Kitchen
Kosas and Goop Kitchen have teamed up to offer the Kosas Inner Glow Soup & Salad Set, which features protein-rich Italian butter beans, turmeric activated by black pepper, hydrating veggies, collagen in bone broth for elasticity and apple cider vinaigrette for gut health. Additionally, fans of Kosas’ beauty products can jump at the chance of exclusive discounts with a purchase of the set. From Sept. 25 to Oct. 1, there is 20% off sitewide while you can get a unique code for 15% off sitewide from Oct. 2 to 8.
Oktoberfest at Topanga Social
Website/ 6600 CA-27 91303
On Sept. 28, Topanga Social at Westfield Topanga will throw an Oktoberfest celebration from 4 to 9 p.m. The evening will feature live music, a beer garden, bites, the chance to win gift cards, games like cornhole and more.
Sushi by Scratch Omakase Pop-Up
Website/ 465 La Cienega Blvd 90048
Starting Oct. 2, Sushi by Scratch Restaurants will make a limited-time return to Beverly Hills with a 90-day pop-up at SLS Beverly Hills. The 17-course experience is available Wednesday through Sunday in the hotel’s private dining room, the secret white room, where just 10 guests sit at one long counter. Beginning the evening with a welcome cocktail and canapé service, the experience continues with an immersive nigiri tasting menu that showcases fish imported from Tokyo’s Toyosu Fish Market and chef Phillip Frankland Lee’s signature and new creations (like yellow-painted hamachi with sweet corn pudding and albacore wrapped in sake-soaked nori). The dinner is complemented by chef Margarita Kallas-Lee’s desserts like a matcha bonbon and a sake and whisky-forward beverage program. Reservations are now open on Tock.
Los Feliz Flea at Vintage Land
Website/ 1030 Alpine St 90012
In a two-story space at the intersection of downtown and Echo Park, the Los Feliz Flea at Vintage Land takes place every Saturday. The rooftop flea market has two floors of antique and vintage vendors alongside food trucks, a full bar and a misting station for hot days. What’s more, admission and parking are free and it is pet friendly.
The Macallan Coulour Collection Pop-Up
Website/ 1 World Way 90045
Through November, you can visit The Macallan Colour Collection pop-up at Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX.Running through November, the activation is a sensory and digital experience that lets travelers find their preferred Colour Collection expression.
