The Roy and Edna Disney CalARTS Theater (REDCAT) presents the 22nd annual New Original Works (NOW) festival, a celebration of innovative performing arts by Los Angeles artists. Since the inaugural edition in 2004, REDCAT’s NOW festival has served as a catalyst for experimentation and new work in the performing arts. NOW 2025 features nine new original works in dance, theater, music, and performance presented over three weeks from November 6-22.
The Warner Bros. Studio Store is excited to host the 2025 Art Expo, taking place November 6–16.
Art Expo - DC This annual event celebrates the artistry and legacy of Warner Bros. animation and film, offering fans and collectors a rare opportunity to experience and purchase unique pieces of entertainment history. The expo is free and open to the public daily from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM.
Art Expo - DC This annual event celebrates the artistry and legacy of Warner Bros. animation and film, offering fans and collectors a rare opportunity to experience and purchase unique pieces of entertainment history. The expo is free and open to the public daily from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM.
November 7, 11 AM-5PM
Randy Martinez: Star Wars, Marvel, and Harry Potter
Randy Martinez: Star Wars, Marvel, and Harry Potter
Grand Opening Celebration: Ice at Santa Monica Presented by Disney+ and Hulu
Friday, November 7, 2025
6 – 10 p.m.
Friday, November 7, 2025
6 – 10 p.m.
Season Opening: Friday, November 7, 2025
Season Closing: Monday, January 19, 2026
Season Closing: Monday, January 19, 2026
Ice at Santa Monica is located on the corner of Fifth Street and Arizona Avenue at 1324 Fifth Street, Santa Monica, CA.
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"We are thrilled to announce that Ice at Santa Monica presented by Disney+ and Hulu will be opening on Friday, November 7, 2025, our 17th season, for an unforgettable holiday season experience! Located in the heart of Santa Monica, our rink offers the unique opportunity to skate under the California sun by day and the twinkling stars by night."
The official celebration will include:
Free ice skating (available on a first-come, first-served basis)
On-ice performances by professional skaters
Live DJ sets and festive giveaways
A magical “snow” surprise to kick off the season
Free ice skating (available on a first-come, first-served basis)
On-ice performances by professional skaters
Live DJ sets and festive giveaways
A magical “snow” surprise to kick off the season
November 7, 2025
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
(Doors open at 6:30 PM)
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
(Doors open at 6:30 PM)
JAPAN HOUSE Salon, Level 5
Free
Free
Netflix and JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles are thrilled to celebrate the upcoming series premiere of Netflix’s LAST SAMURAI STANDING with a special preview screening on Friday, November 7th at the JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles Salon. The evening will feature a screening of episode 1 and an exclusive sneak peek, followed by a virtual Q&A moderated by JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles President, Yuko Kaifu, with lead actor, producer, and action choreographer, Junichi Okada. There will be a reception with light bites to follow.
614 East 12th Street Los Angeles, CA 90015
Free
Woah,
didn't expect this, but our favorite...art collective...production
studio...video game merch store? Whatever iam8bit is, is having its 20th
anniversary art show this November. And, at a new location...in the
Fashion District.
It's celebrating 20 years of iam8bit with over 70+ artists. Hmm, don't see one of our favs, Sky Burchard on the confirmed artist list, let's hope he's a part of it.
Nov 8-9
Ontario Convention Center
$25-$33
Anime
Expo Chibi is back and a perfect gathering before Thanksgiving and
X-Mas for any anime fan. Perfect place to get gifts for friends and
yourself. And, make friends to give such gifts.
This year’s lineup will feature over 60 industry guests, voice actors, and talents, including Mika Akitaka, renowned mechanical designer and illustrator known for his work on the Mobile Suit Gundam series, and Chiitan, the beloved (and chaotic) fairy otter mascot making surprise appearances throughout the weekend. Additional guests include SungWon Cho, also known as ProZD, and voice of Abby Saja in KPop Demon Hunter, along with Alan Lee, voice of Mystery Saja."
Pasadena Convention Center
300 E Green St,, Pasadena, CA 91101
300 E Green St,, Pasadena, CA 91101
$41.64 and up
Of
course, a closer anime convention would be in town, making your future
weekend plans a tough pick. I gotta say though, you can't go wrong with
Anime Pasadena as the same folks pull of a fine show all the way out in
Riverside. This is a very fan-based con, but they still have quite a few
panels and signings and where the once great DCon took place. The ease
of being in downtown Pasadena really helps as you're not far from
relatively cheaper parking and places to eat outside of the convention.
Sat Nov 8 2025
8:00 PM (Doors 7:00 PM)
The Fox Theater
301 Garey Ave Pomona, CA 91766
$60.90 - $416.25
Ages 21+
Experience world-class lucha libre wrestling, award-winning burlesque, death-defying aerialists, traditional Aztec dancers, comedy, live music, lowriders, and more
Nov 8 from 3pm to 8pm
Nucleus
210 East Main St. Alhambra CA 91801
$7.18
Gallery Nucleus and Monomi Park invite you to join us in celebrating the full release of Slime Rancher 2. In addition to a panel and signings with the creator, artists, and composer of the series, the gallery will feature a stunning collection of art from the game. This will include concept art, pieces created exclusively for the event by the development team, and tribute artwork from over 30 artists! Our Special Guest Yusuke Naora, the renowned Art Director of the FINAL FANTASY series, created the exclusive art for the Slime Rancher 2 physical launch edition and will be signing after the panel. Any fan of Slime Rancher won't want to miss this incredible event.
FREE ADMISSION, No RSVP from November 9 - 23, 2025
GODZILLA MARATHON
Sat, Nov 8, 12:15 pm
Sat, Nov 8, 12:15 pm
Run Time: 480 min.
611 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Entry is free and first come, first serve.
Gadzooks, a Godzilla Marathon for free!
"We’re
celebrating Godzilla Day with special screenings in Tokyo, Los Angeles,
New York, and Portland – all in tandem with our collection release on
November 7th, 2025.
Stay for the full Los Angeles marathon for a chance to win a free Brain Dead x Godzilla soft vinyl toy."
Saturday, November 8th 2025
10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
GRAMMY Museum L.A. Live
800 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015, USA
10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
GRAMMY Museum L.A. Live
800 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015, USA
Free
Enjoy free admission to the GRAMMY Museum on Saturday, November 8, 2025, thanks to our friends at Roland! Join us for special workshops, live performances, and more.
Select Theaters
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*Due to popular demand Regal has added extra showings in Los Angeles
If
you're looking for something a little different this Halloween, there's
no bigger party than the one we're throwing in theaters - twenty-four
freaky animated short films featuring everything but the kitchen sink:
we're talking laughs, tears, thrills, and chills, all hosted by YouTube
stars Jaiden Animations and Rubber Ross of the Game Grumps, and curated
for you by the weirdos who made THE WALKING DEAD and INVINCIBLE.
Introduction by Tim Greiving, author of John Williams: A Composer’s Life
Sat, Nov 8, 2025 | 7:30pm PT
Ted Mann Theater
Starts at $5
The summer tourist season of scenic Amity Island is ruined once more, as yet another great white shark claims its peaceful waters for a feeding ground in this lively sequel to director Steven Spielberg’s 1975 classic. Roy Scheider, Lorraine Gary, and Murray Hamilton returned to their roles from Jaws as, respectively, beleaguered police Chief Brody, his loving wife Ellen, and the mayor who always chooses tourist dollars over public safety. For the film’s music, John Williams reprised the classic shark theme from his Oscar-winning Jaws score but composed a wealth of new musical material, including a lively theme for the boating scenes.
Nov 9, 1-3pm
Soap Plant Wacko
Check out some weird meme gifts to get from Obvious Plant.
November 9
Revenge Of in LA
Free
Meet a boat load of comic book creators for free over at Revenge Of, first come first signed.
*This is an insane weekend with way too much to do.
Sunday, November 9
12PM - 6PM
Revenge Of, Glassell Park
Free with RSVP
Catalog LA features independent LA based record labels vending their catalogs along with DJ sets, panel discussions, sound installations with a quadraphonic sound system from Mobius Acoustics and more.
To make it even better, this event is doubling as Synth History’s issue #5 release party! This all takes place in the lot and warehouse at Revenge Of in Glassell Park.
November 11, 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, with RSVP
A successful music video director and expectant father pushes his work/life balance to the extreme when he can't pass up the job of a lifetime and hires a doppelgänger to work in his stead. Serious People is a fresh and authentic comedy that explores what it means to be a "director" and a parent — and the replaceability of people in clout-heavy Los Angeles.
A successful music video director and expectant father pushes his work/life balance to the extreme when he can't pass up the job of a lifetime and hires a doppelgänger to work in his stead. Serious People is a fresh and authentic comedy that explores what it means to be a "director" and a parent — and the replaceability of people in clout-heavy Los Angeles.
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Tuesday, November 11th, jump into your coziest Lorelai-inspired fit for a Gilmore Girls TV Marathon highlighting the best of my fav diva, Emily Gilmore. Our 6:30PM screening may be sold out, but never fear - another screening is set for 9:45PM with tickets still available for purchase here.
Free Hours at the Autry 
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.
Smorgasburg Los Angeles
Smorgasburg is the largest weekly open-air food market in America, with markets in Los Angeles attracting 50,000 people each weekend to eat from a hundred local vendors. 
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.
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.
Even More To Do:
Oct 5, 2025 – Mar 1, 2026
HAMMER MUSEUM
10899 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
90024
10899 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
90024
Free for good
Made in L.A. 2025 is the seventh iteration of the Hammer’s signature biennial exhibition that showcases artists practicing throughout the greater Los Angeles area. The 28 participants in the exhibition present work not only made in the city but also grounded in its complex and unfolding terrain. Neither myth nor monolith, Los Angeles is many things to many people, and its dissonance is perhaps its most distinguishing feature. The works presented in this year’s biennial include film, painting, theater, choreography, photography, sculpture, sound, and video. Attitude draws them together: Each engages with this city in ways alternately literal, formal, material, and metaphoric. Conceived or made in Los Angeles, they are of this city and nowhere else.
Made in L.A. 2025 is the seventh iteration of the Hammer’s signature biennial exhibition that showcases artists practicing throughout the greater Los Angeles area. The 28 participants in the exhibition present work not only made in the city but also grounded in its complex and unfolding terrain. Neither myth nor monolith, Los Angeles is many things to many people, and its dissonance is perhaps its most distinguishing feature. The works presented in this year’s biennial include film, painting, theater, choreography, photography, sculpture, sound, and video. Attitude draws them together: Each engages with this city in ways alternately literal, formal, material, and metaphoric. Conceived or made in Los Angeles, they are of this city and nowhere else.
Oct 21, 2025–Jan 25, 2026
Getty Center
Museum West Pavilion, Plaza Level
Free
All exhibitions are included in your free, timed-entry reservation to Getty. Reservations are available six weeks in advance. Please note, there is a fee for parking.
Getty Center
Museum West Pavilion, Plaza Level
Free
All exhibitions are included in your free, timed-entry reservation to Getty. Reservations are available six weeks in advance. Please note, there is a fee for parking.
Drawing
is a skill, gained like any other through study and practice. Combining
the movement of the hand with the dedication of the mind, drawing was
considered the foundation of the arts of painting, sculpture, and
architecture since the Renaissance. Proficiency in drawing was critical
for exploring, inventing, and communicating ideas visually, but how was
this foundational ability actually learned? This exhibition explores
artistic training and the mastery of drawing in Europe from about 1550
to 1850.
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.
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.
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
9:00 am - 2:00 pm every Sat
Isamu Noguchi Plaza
244 S. San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
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."
Every Sunday
10am-4pm at @rowdtla
Free Entry, Family Friendly Beer Garden, No Pets.
Free Entry, Family Friendly Beer Garden, No Pets.
Smorgasburg is the largest weekly open-air food market in America, with markets in Los Angeles attracting 50,000 people each weekend to eat from a hundred local vendors.
Largo,
known for comedy shows. Grab some
tickets before everything sells out. Many new shows from some of LA's
top comedians. We see Bill Burr, Patton Oswalt,
Pete Holmes and Sarah Silverman performing here to name a few.
Film
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
611 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
4884 Eagle Rock Blvd