Yay! It’s almost the weekend. Fall is in the air in Los Angeles, finally. It has cooled off a little bit, putting me even more in the festive fall spirit. I cannot wait for Halloween and have been scouring the web to see what I can add to my calendar.

Here are a couple of places to go eat, drink, and be merry this weekend!

 

Friday 10/17

Music Icon MUSIC: Lana Del Rey concert

 

What: An incredible writer with an airy voice, Lana Del Rey spills out her emotions with songs from albums like Ultraviolence. Come see her and expect to be moved by her performance.

Where: Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038

When: 6pm

Cost:Tickets start at $259 and are selling out fast.

To buy tickets, go here.

Moon IconNIGHTLIFE: Dark Nights at L.A. Live

What: Enjoy $5 food & drink menus at participating restaurants, live music, inexpensive parking, and other special offers.

Where: L.A. Live, 800 W. Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90015

When: 5pm- midnight

Cost: Free.

For more information, go here.

Camera IconFILM: Front Porch Cinema

What: Kick back and enjoy a night full of film, food, and fun in old-fashioned lawn chairs. This week’s film is Wes Anderson’s star-studded quirky dramatic comedy The Grand Budapest Hotel.

Where: Santa Monica Pier, 200 Santa Monica Pier, Suite A, Santa Monica, CA 90401

When: Music starts at 6pm, film screens at 7:30pm

Cost: Free

For more information, go here.

 

Saturday 10/18

Beer IconFESTIVAL: L.A. Beer Festival

What: Featuring over 150 craft beers, food trucks, and live music, the L.A. Beer Festival will be an afternoon to relax and get into the Oktoberfest mindset.

Where: Los Angeles Center Studios, 450 South Bixel Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017

When: 12pm-4pm

Cost: $40 for general admission and $50 for VIP (an added hour with specialty beers available the first hour), with both tickets including beer samplings. Tickets will not be sold at the door.

To buy tickets, go here.

Music IconMUSIC: Lana Del Rey concert

What: An incredible writer with an airy voice, Lana Del Rey spills out her emotions with songs from albums like Ultraviolence. Come see her and expect to be moved by her performance.

Where: Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038

When: 6pm

Cost:Tickets start at $66.

To buy tickets, go here.

Camera IconFILM: Barnsdall Outdoor Movie Nights

What: Relive your teen years with the “School Nights” fall film series featuring beloved high school movies. Come watch cult horror film Carrie about a teen’s prom turned nightmare on a high resolution screen and enjoy food trucks and a variety of wine and beer.

Where: Barnsdall Art Park, 4800 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90027

When: Doors open at 5:30pm. Movie screens at 7:30pm.

Cost: $25 for movie + wine tasting. $10 for movie. Must be 21+ to attend.

To buy tickets, go here.

 

Sunday 10/19

Beer IconFESTIVAL: Pint-Sized Beer Festival

What: Enjoy drinking craft beer from Highland Park Brewing, Golden Road Brewing & Eagle Rock Brewery, and of course Angel City Brewery itself. Added bonus is that Flatiron Truck & TrukQuito food trucks will be there.

Where: Angel City Brewery, 216 South Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA 90012

When: Two sessions to choose from: 2pm-4pm or 4:30pm-6:30pm.

Cost: $20 ticket includes 8 beer tickets and an official festival commemorative glass.

To buy tickets, go here.

FESTIVAL: 2nd Annual L.A. Sriracha Festival

What: Experience some of L.A.’s best chefs and restaurants at an all-inclusive, 21+ event sponsored by The Sriracha Cookbook and Food GPS. Try out a wide selection of Sriracha-themed cuisine, local craft beer & cocktails all while listening to a live DJ.

Where: Chinatown Central Plaza, 943 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012

When: 2pm-6pm

Cost: Tickets range from $59 to $160.

To buy tickets, go here.

  Theater IconTHEATER: Jersey Boys

What: Make it out to the last performance of the award-winning musical about Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.

Where: Hollywood Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028

When: Matinee at 1pm, evening performance at 6:30pm

Cost: Varies depending on time/seating.

To buy tickets, go here.

I will be pumpkin picking, baking pie, and brainstorming costume ideas in between attending as many of these events as I can. I hope your weekend is just as fun-filled as mine as we gear up for Halloween!

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