BFF 2026
Tuesday, October 13 to Friday, November 20, 2026
Productions and workshops from the festival touch on a diverse range of subjects from political to personal, love to loss, sensuality to spiritual, hierarchy to hope.
All bets are off, limits on boundaries and form wide open, with shows that range in style from classic comedy to poignant drama, from Shakespearian to one-woman-shows, from slam poetry to stand-up comedy and improv, from parody to fairytale - something for everyone - and all events are free to the public.
All bets are off, limits on boundaries and form wide open, with shows that range in style from classic comedy to poignant drama, from Shakespearian to one-woman-shows, from slam poetry to stand-up comedy and improv, from parody to fairytale - something for everyone - and all events are free to the public.
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Wednesday October 14th, 2026
8:00 pm
8:00 pm
Redcat
$7.00 - $14.00 including fees
$7.00 - $14.00 including fees
Fractais Tropicais (Tropical Fractals) depicts environmental collapse and a vision of the post-apocalyptic world. On an interstellar journey, an intelligent system named Museo records the crew’s diaries as Brazilian archivists transport Earth’s last living remnants and their digitized copies. This fractured history of humanity is contrasted with a lone wanderer, perhaps the last man on Earth (played by Ivo Müller), who roams the ruined landscape as it slowly recovers. Shot in Super 16mm, the debut feature film by Leonardo Pirondi (CalArts BFA 22 + MFA 24 in Film and Video) crafts a textured analog visual world in contrast to slick, digitally rendered science fiction visual tropes.
The screening will be followed by a conversation with Leonardo Pirondi and Ivo Müller moderated by Jheanelle Brown.
The screening will be followed by a conversation with Leonardo Pirondi and Ivo Müller moderated by Jheanelle Brown.
October 15 - October 22, 2026
Aero Theatre
$
An enduring masterpiece of cinema starring Oliver Reed and Vanessa Redgrave, KEN RUSSELL’S THE DEVILS is a prescient epic of obsession and corruption – and a defining work of art from seminal filmmaker Ken Russell. KEN RUSSELL’S THE DEVILS is the uncut and unfiltered theatrical experience that Russell always envisioned – and the first time the film will be presented restored and in 4K.
Oct 16-19
TCL Chinese 6 Theatres (Ovation Hollywood)
6801 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028
6801 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028
$
*Another amazing selection this year for adults and families. Too many to list, but special Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust – Screening.
ANIMATION IS FILM is a major animation festival produced by GKIDS in collaboration with Annecy International Animation Film Festival and Variety. The event takes place every October at the historic TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood.
The Natural History Museum Presents Film Series "Movies Under the Microscope”
The ‘80s-themed series kicks off October 16 with ‘Explorers,’ plus discussions, all-vinyl DJs, curated collections, pop-ups and more
The ‘80s-themed series kicks off October 16 with ‘Explorers,’ plus discussions, all-vinyl DJs, curated collections, pop-ups and more
Pre-screening activities in the NHM Commons lobby will include a live all-vinyl ‘80s DJ set from mikecmusic, a selection of curated items from NHM’s history collection, and special pop-ups from Fanbase Press, 1984 Vintage, and I&S Vintage and Collectables. The evening will also feature extended hours to grab a bite at South LA Cafe.
LA - ANNEX
$11.96
Bring your poker face, lies, and Machiavellian trickery to play the most bizarre and largest game of Mafia with some of LA’s most devious comedians.
2026 marks 30 years since Peanut Butter Wolf founded Stones Throw Records in 1996. To celebrate, we’re bringing together the label's past, present, and future for a three-day, all-ages outdoor festival in our longtime home of Highland Park, Los Angeles. Over 30 artists spanning every era of the label will perform across three days, joined by some of our favorite record vendors, neighborhood businesses, and local food and drink.
October 17, 2026 - November 1, 2026
Reception / Oct 17, 5:00PM - 8:00PM
Reception / Oct 17, 5:00PM - 8:00PM
NUCLEUS
210 East Main St
Alhambra CA 91801
Gallery Nucleus is pleased to welcome back renowned artist and illustrator Heikala for her latest solo exhibition! In tandem with the release of her new artbook Realms of Imagination, Heikala's new solo will feature new paintings that showcase her incredible technical skill and the iconic whimsical fantasy she's so well known for. Heikala she will be in person to meet fans and sign a limited number of books for fans on opening night -- make sure to RSVP, and read all the signing rules!
210 East Main St
Alhambra CA 91801
Gallery Nucleus is pleased to welcome back renowned artist and illustrator Heikala for her latest solo exhibition! In tandem with the release of her new artbook Realms of Imagination, Heikala's new solo will feature new paintings that showcase her incredible technical skill and the iconic whimsical fantasy she's so well known for. Heikala she will be in person to meet fans and sign a limited number of books for fans on opening night -- make sure to RSVP, and read all the signing rules!
Saturday, October 17, 1-3PM
Collector’s Paradise North Hollywood
Collector’s Paradise North Hollywood
5118 Lankershim Blvd • North Hollywood, CA 91601
Join us on Saturday, October 17th as we welcome back superstar creator DAN PANOSIAN to Collector's Paradise NoHo to celebrate the launch of WOLVERINE: PARADISE #1!
From 11:00am – 4:00pm our Microcinema will be packed to the rafters with tons of VHS, DVDs, Blu-Rays and even Laserdiscs for sale at bargain prices!
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Saturday, October 17, 2026
2:00 PM 4:00 PM
Philosophical Research Society
3910 Los Feliz Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90027
$22 Art Deco Society of Los Angeles members (plus fees)
$26 General Admission (plus fees)
$26 General Admission (plus fees)
Sunday, October 18, 10:00 AM 4:00 PM
777 S Alameda St Los Angeles, CA 90021
777 S Alameda St Los Angeles, CA 90021
On Sunday, October 18th for ONE DAY ONLY, we're celebrating the deliciousness of Diwali at Smorgasburg by featuring some amazing guest vendors, special Smorgasburg vendor collabs, and some more tasty surprises.
Free
Patssi Valdez, a founding member of the art collective Asco, works in a variety of media including painting, sculpture, photography and fashion design. Featured in the exhibition Every Minute Is History: Five Views of Los Angeles, her photographs from the early 1980s are a little-known but important part of Chicana and Latina artistic expression. In this conversation, Valdez is joined by friend and photographer Christina Fernandez to discuss their shared interests in self-expression through the camera’s lens.
Patssi Valdez, a founding member of the art collective Asco, works in a variety of media including painting, sculpture, photography and fashion design. Featured in the exhibition Every Minute Is History: Five Views of Los Angeles, her photographs from the early 1980s are a little-known but important part of Chicana and Latina artistic expression. In this conversation, Valdez is joined by friend and photographer Christina Fernandez to discuss their shared interests in self-expression through the camera’s lens.
Extra To Do:
Zebulon,
this small live music venue features a healthy amount of concerts
almost nightly. Go through it's huge list of who'll be there. One of the
best aspects of the musics cafe is that it has a lot of free events to
jam out and dance out to. 
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.
Little Tokyo Farmers' Market Saturdays
9:00 am - 2:00 pm every Sat
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.
Cinespia -This
hosts screenings outside at iconic venues including The Hollywood
Forever Cemetery, The Greek Theatre, and Los Angeles Historic Park. 
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.
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
Do
you have Cine Insomnia? We have the cure! Join us at Landmark's Nuart
Theatre for midnight weekend programs ranging from classic anime and
horror to sci-fi favorites, offbeat musicals, cult sensations and more!
