Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Weekly What To Do: Halloween Starts Early With Hungry Ghosts


 
Sep 3 – Nov 30, 2025
HAMMER MUSEUM
10899 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
90024
Free 
 
Rising Sun, Falling Rain traces the evolution of ukiyo-e printmaking and the later shin-hanga movement, featuring over eighty prints from the Grunwald Center for the Graphic Arts by renowned artists such as Katsukawa Shunshō, Utagawa Toyokuni, Katsushika Hokusai, Utagawa Hiroshige, Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, and Kawase Hasui. These works exemplify the technical mastery and aesthetic refinement of Japanese woodblock printing, which profoundly shaped global perceptions of Japan’s cultural legacy and fostered enduring engagement with its historical narratives.
 
-We can't believe it, but yes, you can enjoy Halloween as early as this Thursday. We've gone over the various themed mazes this year and once again Universal goes all out with Five Nights at Freddy's, Terrifier, Fallout, a WWE Superstar and the terribly named Jason Universe ( we explain the name here)
 
 The event runs select nights from September 4 through November 2. A variety of tickets options are now available, including General Admission, Universal Express, After 2 P.M. Day/Night, the Early Access Ticket, which provides entry to select haunted houses beginning at 5:30 p.m. (subject to change), the premium R.I.P. Tour and popular passes, Frequent Fear Pass and Ultimate Fear Pass, which enable guests to experience the scares again and again. 

 
Shonen Jump Shop 
September 6 – October 5, 2025
    10:00 AM – 9:00 PM MON - SAT
    11:00 AM - 7:00 PM SUN
Del Amo Fashion Center – Space 154
3525 W Carson St, Suite 154
Torrance, CA 90503
(Located near Mitsuwa and AMC Theatres) 


Destined to be the drop event for anime and manga culture, the SHONEN JUMP SHOP is bringing its JUMP SHOP merch stateside for the first time. For one month only, LA fans can get their hands on rare gear from popular manga in Japan. With limited runs and first-come-first-served items, it’s not to be missed.
 
Giant Robot is proud to present Under the Sea 2025: An Underwater Themed Art Exhibition, on view from September 6 through September 21 at the Giant Robot Store in West Los Angeles.

This exhibition features works by a wide range of artists, each creating new pieces inspired by the mysteries and beauty of the ocean. Visitors can experience an array of styles and interpretations, all connected by the theme of life under the sea.

A live Instagram tour will be hosted by curator Cassia Lupo on the Giant Robot Store account on Saturday, September 6, at 11:00 AM Pacific Time. Artworks will also be available online the same day.

The Giant Robot Store is located at 2015 Sawtelle Boulevard, West Los Angeles, and is open from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM daily, except Mondays when it is closed. Concurrent exhibitions will also be on view at GR2.
 
 
Join Gloria Molina Grand Park's Block Party!
Experience Gloria Molina Grand Park’s Block Party, a free and vibrant celebration of music, art, and community in the heart of DTLA. 
Move on the dance lawn to the sounds of KCRW’s Summer Nights with KCRW’s Boogie Boudreaux, Francesca Harding,  Discos Rolas, and Black House Radio, hosted by Raul Campos.
Be seen, be heard, and explore Little LA for hands‑on activations, interactive art, and creative experiences that bring Angelenos together. 
Enjoy food, activities for all ages, and a spectacular drone light show as we close out summer in #TheParkForEveryone. 






Light Gauge: FL•AURA
Saturday, September 6 | 6 - 9 pm | FREE
M&A x Craft Contemporary Courtyard
5814 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036

This hands-on workshop explores flower arranging, shadow casting, and scenic designs that transform as the sun sets. Led by United Futures and Function Design, participants will produce, document, and bring home their own floral architectures.  

For this evening summer program under Light Gauge, we encourage attendees to bring a snack and/or dinner and to join us for a synchronous sunset picnic during the program. Guests are welcome to make a potluck-style contribution to a shared table. Picnic blankets and light refreshments will be provided.



This Is Spinal Tap
Saturday, September 6th
gates at 6:15pm / movie at 8:00pm
Hollywood Forever Cemetery 
$24.11 - $35.88


With Director Rob Reiner in Person, DJ Elijah Wood and special guests! Turn it up to eleven—This Is Spinal Tap is rocking Hollywood Forever Cemetery this Saturday for a night of riffs, laughs, and mock-rock mayhem under the stars. Pack a picnic (make sure it's not a mini-bread catastrophe) or let us supply the eats. Raise a glass at our beer and wine bar with a specialty cocktail that’s a rock and roll creation. DJ Elijah Wood and Zach Cowie spin before and after the film, while our Free Photobooth is ready for your best rock-god meltdown or moody album-cover pose. It’s exploding drummers, tiny Stonehenges, and pure comedy chaos.
 
Opening Reception:
Saturday, September 6th 6-10pm
TOO SWEET
Curated by the Perez Bros
DAREL CAREY
Flow State
ERICA ROSE LEVINE
Matriline
The Fresh Series (Session Five)
Spotlight on Local Creatives (with Raymond Argumedo / Tanner Goldbeck / Laura Leigh)
THINKSPACE PROJECTS
4217 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
 
 
 
 
 
Sunday, September 7 · 11am - 7pm
The Mayan
1038 South Hill Street Los Angeles, CA 90015
$48.46
 
EXOTIKON: SUPER SHOCK SHOW! is a celebration steeped in classic HALLOWEEN and HORROR with non-stop entertainment. A SPOOKY VENDOR VILLAGE offering some of the finest in GHOUL-ICIOUS custom products you won't find on Amazon! A Spook Show Bar with themed HORROR COCKTAILS, themed projection shows with curated SPOOK MUZAK, our GHOUL-FRIEND BURLESQUE performances.
 
 
 
 
 
Sun Sept 7, 4-7pm
Alpine Recreation Center
817 Yale Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Free

Join us for the 2nd Annual Los Angeles Hungry Ghost Festival at the Alpine Recreation Center, the heart of LA Chinatown. Through performance, ritual altars, and community celebration, we honor our ancestors and appease hungry ghosts.  

Building on last year’s success, this year’s festival features lion dance and Zodiac play by The East Wind Foundation for Youth, live music by Micah Huang and Annie Zhou, dance performances by The Sunset Light Dance Team, and martial arts demonstrations by Misako. 

Activities for youth include cultural crafts tables, face paint station, bouncy house, and a scavenger hunt.

The festival is free and open to the public. We can’t wait to see you there! 
 
Hanging With Dr. Z - LIVE
Sunday, Sep 7, 2025, 6:00 PM
Dynasty Typewriter At The Hayworth
2511 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90057
$30 General Admission / $35 Day of Show
 
Join showbiz legend Dr. Z as he welcomes comedians Andy Daly, Laurie Kilmartin and Chris Estrada. With Rusty Steele, Carmine St. Pierre and the whole gang!










RABBIT TRAP
September 4, 2025, 7:00 P.M.
The Ray Stark Family Theatre, SCA 108, George Lucas Building, USC School of Cinematic Arts Complex, 900 W. 34th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Free, Must RSVP 

AGFA Movie Hooky Club IMAX Matinee Screening: THE RAPACIOUS JAILBREAKER (1974)
September 9, 2025, 3:00 P.M.
The Michelle and Kevin Douglas IMAX Theatre, RZC 119, Robert Zemeckis Center for Digital Arts, 3131 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Free, Must RSVP 
 
HKOSFF Finalist Collection B + CHA GUO
September 9, 2025, 7:00 P.M.
Norris Cinema Theatre at the Frank Sinatra Hall, 3507 Trousdale Parkway, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Free, Must RSVP 
 
Sep. 1-14 2025 on-demand and theater screenings
Various locations 
$ 
 
Japan Film Festival Los Angeles is back and yet again all over the place for two weeks. For whatever reason, they just don't rent out at theater somewhere in LA. A random collection of Japanese films is ready for you to see in person or online.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Extra:
 
Free Hours at the Autry
Every Tuesday and Wednesday from 1-4 p.m.
Update: During this Wildfire season, The Autry closes off, please check day of event

Let the Autry cover your next visit with Free Hours at the Autry. Every Tuesday and Wednesday from 1-4 p.m. will be free to all Autry visitors. Enjoy access to all the Autry's exhibitions including Imagined Wests, Reclaiming El Camino and more by reserving your spot today!
 

Thanks to the generous support of the Autry Foundation, Free Hours at the Autry* are every Tuesday and Wednesday from 1-4 p.m.
 
UCB, a cheapo comedy show almost every night, see comedians before they make podcasts and have
stories about the UCB and before they hit the big time.



 
Sat, Aug 30, 2025 - Sat, Dec 27, 2025
9:00 am - 2:00 pm every Sat
Isamu Noguchi Plaza
244 S. San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Free
 
"Join us at the Little Tokyo Farmers’ Market, a vibrant new Saturday tradition in the heart of Little Tokyo. Presented in partnership by JACCC and Food Access LA, this weekly market brings together fresh, affordable produce, rich cultural experiences, and meaningful community connection."
 

 

American Cinematheque-A celebrated independent theater group that brings both the talent and catalog of films to make for some of LA's best movie nights.
 

Street Food Cinema-Outdoor cult or recent hits you'll love.

Check out classics and cult movies just a few stories above street level. Rooftop Movies at The Montalbán. & Rooftop Cinema Club

 New Bev-Tarantino owned independent theater with old school style
 
Brain Dead Studios-manages to fill its schedule almost every night
611 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
 
Vidiots -A one-of-a-kind hub for film lovers, filmmakers, and everyone curious about cinema. A small theater is more than made-up for with the constant content and special screenings.
4884 Eagle Rock Blvd
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