Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Weekly What To Do: Wait, So, We're Done With Halloween Already?

 
November 4, 9:30 pm
Dynasty Typewriter
$28.66

Reckless Ben's viral LEGO saga continues! Join us for the exclusive premiere of Episode 4 of the explosive investigation into the missing $200,000 LEGO Star Wars collection. As the story spirals deeper into the madness, Ben himself is calling this one of the craziest videos he’s ever made. This is your only chance to see the episode early before it hits the internet! Stick around after the screening for a live Q&A with Ben, hosted by Sethward, as we dive into what it took to make this unbelievable series. 
 
INFIRMARY
November 4, 2026, 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, RSVP

Recovered bodycam footage reveals a security guard’s first night inside an abandoned hospital, where an intruder and a series of inexplicable disturbances turn a routine shift into a desperate fight for survival. 
 
O.V.A. Night – Vol. III
Thu, Nov 5 8:00 pm
Brain Dead Studios
$14.50 

Brain Dead Studios presents O.V.A. Night, a surprise screening of obscure anime rarely seen on the big screen.
O.V.A. (Original Video Animation) emerged in Japan during the home video boom of the 1980s. Released directly to home video, OVAs gave animators the freedom to work outside the usual restrictions of television and theatrical releases, opening the door to stranger stories, bigger ideas, and imagery that could never have made it onto TV. The result was some of the most ambitious, violent, experimental, and downright bizarre anime of the era.
 
 
 
 
Fri November 6, 2026 – Sun January 24, 2027
JAPAN HOUSE LA
Free 
 
Presented by JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles, “JAPAN CRAFT | Art for Living – Hyakkō” opens on Friday, November 6, 2026. Shifting perceptions of Japanese craft from historical masterworks to a living, evolving daily practice, the exhibition brings together approximately 2,000 works by 123 living makers, craftspeople, and artisans. Curated by Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd., the company behind MUJI, the exhibition spans a wide range of materials and techniques, including ceramics, glass, wood, leather, metal, and bamboo.
 
Friday, November 6, 9:00 PM show – 10:30 PM 
The Elysian Theater 1944 Riverside Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90039
18+

Join us for karaoke night on impossible mode as we replace the lyrics to any SONG with words from a specific TEXT, then try to sing the results on the spot. Our songwriting system, THE WEIRD ALGORITHM, matches each line syllable-for-syllable so you can sing along if you know the tune. It all happens live: each song has never been heard before and will never be heard again.
 
One Piece Mugiwara Store
Opens Nov 6 
Westfield Century City Mall, Level 2
 
Looks like they're already taking reservations just to look around. We wrote about it a while ago, but the first official permanent One Piece store in the USA, titled One Piece Mugiwara -Mugiwara" (麦わら) translates to "straw" or "woven straw," and is universally used as shorthand for mugiwaraboshi (straw hat) now you get it-opens at the Westfield Century City Mall. "Exclusive Los Angeles themed merchandise to original artwork and special in-store content, every visit offers something new for fans to discover."
 
"TURKEYS! THE MUSICAL: 10 Years of TURKEYS!"
(3) Holiday Weekends Only: FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS @ 8:30pm ~ NOVEMBER 6 - 21, 2026
at ZJU Theatre Group: 4850 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood CA  91601
$20 Advance  ($25 at door)
 
 Zombie Joe's Underground Theatre Group kicks-off their Holiday season by celebrating "10 Years of TURKEYS!" with the epic "gobble-gobble" return of Ian Michaels' Smash-Hit Musical-Dramedy TURKEYS! THE MUSICAL!  With love in full bloom as harvest-season approaches, a rafter of singing Turkeys investigate what is behind the massive turkey-disappearance that happens every year.  From True Love to True Terror...Can these curious Turkeys handle the Truth about Thanksgiving?!
 
 
 
 
GODZILLA MINUS ZERO will be released theatrically across North America beginning Friday, November 6.
 
GODZILLA MINUS ZERO picks up in 1949, two years after the tumultuous events of Godzilla Minus One, and continues the story of the Shikishima family as they face an all-new calamity. An experience that demands the big screen, featuring more astounding effects choreography than its predecessor, GODZILLA MINUS ZERO cranks up the terror while always keeping its post-WWII Japan narrative at human eye level. 
 
November 6, 7, 8
University of Southern California
School of Cinematic Arts
900 W. 34th St.
Los Angeles, California, 90089
Free, RSVP 
 
The 2026 SCA Impact Weekend is an inaugural gathering of creative artists from across USC’s campus and the greater Los Angeles community, united by a commitment to exploring how moving images and digital arts can help shape a more just world.
 
Opening Reception:
Saturday, November 7th 6-10pm
SCOTT LISTFIELD
In Search Of…
AMY SOL
Dream Healer
ANDY KEHOE
The Brilliant Night
The Fresh Series (Session Nineteen)
Spotlight on Local Creatives (with David F. Starr | Jacquelin Nagel | Loren Malul)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sat Nov 7-8
The Magic Box
1933 S Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90007
 
Produced by the team behind the Northwest Chocolate Festival, one of North America's most respected craft chocolate events, the Los Angeles Chocolate Festival provides a platform for chocolate makers to share their craft, tell their story, and connect with an engaged audience in one of the country's most dynamic culinary destinations.
 
 
 
 
 
November 7 + 8
Santa Monica Airport Interim Open Space
3233 Donald Douglas Loop South
Santa Monica, CA 90405
 
Shop one-of-a-kind handmade treasures from independent artists and makers, from jewelry and ceramics to clothing and home goods, while discovering fresh creative talent and getting a head start on holiday gifting.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nov. 7th 5PM-8PM
120 Judge John Aiso St.
Los Angeles CA, 90012
$50-early bird tickets

Silent auction items, music, food, drinks, community, and cheer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ICON Festival of Comic & Narrative Art
NOV 7–8, 2026
Biltmore Hotel LA
$tarting at $75 
 
 
September 10, 2026 (Chicago, IL) – This November, the historic Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles will host the first ever ICON Festival of Comic & Narrative Art, a two-day celebration of original art by some of the most popular, influential, and inspiring contemporary comic book artists working today. The festival will take place on Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8, 2026, preceded by a VIP opening night reception and cocktail hour on Friday, November 6, 2026. Tickets for the event are on sale now and a special hotel reservation rate is available from The Biltmore Los Angeles.

 Saturday, November 7, 2026
6:30 - 11:00 PM
Pasadena Masonic Lodge
$47 ADSLA Members
$55 General Admission 

Return with us to an era when carefree movie stars frolicked at lavish gin-soaked mansion parties both on and off screen. We're reveling in the days of pre-code Hollywood films pushed the limits of "decency" with everything from illicit love affairs to sordid crimes that mirrored the real-life scandal sheets! The Art Deco Society of Los Angeles presents the "Pre-Code Hollywood Frolic" - an opportunity to cut a rug to Jim Ziegler's Quintet while costumed as the 1930s Hollywood starlet or Matinee Idol you've always known you are! This will definitely be the most scandalous party you'll attend all year.


Jim Ziegler's Quintet will perform top tunes of the era for your dancing pleasure, plus a multitude of scandalous surprises including showgirls, magic, mystics, movies and of course, gin will flow!



 
Sat Nov 7, 2026 • 11:00 AM
Angel City Derby
785 East 14th Place
Los Angeles, CA 90021
Free

This year we’re taking over the Angel City Derby Warehouse in the Fashion District for a day dedicated to zines, creativity, and community. Los Angeles zinsters will showcase zines spanning politics, personal narratives, photography, graphic design, visual art, and more; offering inspiration, connection, and hope in a time when those things matter more than ever.  
 
 
Saturday, 7 November 11:00am
Revenge Of
3420 Eagle Rock Blvd Unit #1
Los Angeles, CA 90065
Free
 
Comic Creators Block Party brings a day of creator signings to Revenge Of Comics and Pinball, with the street closed to traffic. A ton of creators are coming, check the full list at the site.
 
 
Sun Nov 8, 2026 • 12:00 PM
Revenge Of
3420 Eagle Rock Blvd Unit #1
Los Angeles, CA 90065
Free 
 
Catalog LA is a record label fair featuring LA-based indie labels, hosted at Revenge Of, a comic book store on Eagle Rock Blvd. Now back for its second year on Nov. 8, the day is free to attend with RSVP and open to the public. The event is created and produced by indie label Hologram Opera and presented by KCRW and Synth History.

The event will feature:
Record label market in the lot with 20+ labels.
Synth History Issue Six Pop-Up
DJ sets in the lot
Panel discussions in the warehouse
Raffle with tons of good stuff!
 
Blood Rage (1987) with Actor Mark Soper IN PERSON
Sunday, November 8  •  7:30 PM - 10 PM
Killer Fitness BURBANK, CA
$13

Hang out with Mark Soper and dive into the wild world of Blood Rage from '87, live and in person!
It's not cranberry sauce folks... it's BLOOD RAGE (1987) up on the big screen with star Mark Soper IN PERSON!!!!
Join us for this Thanksgiving classic and for a Q&A with Mark who played twins Todd and Terry.
It's sure to be a barn burner that get's us all stoked for the holiday season ahead!!

FANTASY FEST: CYBERCON
BRAIN DEAD STUDIOS • LOS ANGELES • NOVEMBER 10-15, 2026
$ 
 
CYBERCON is a week-long event dedicated to cyberpunk, DIY tech, mech kitbashing and model making, live anime scores, and tabletop gaming.









 
 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
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.
 
Cinespia -This hosts screenings outside at iconic venues including The Hollywood Forever Cemetery, The Greek Theatre, and Los Angeles Historic Park.
 

Secret Movie Club-Special edition posters and a large swatch of films to see.

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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