This October 13–17 in Los Angeles, explore immersive experiences from live shows to family fun. Highlights include AirTalk Live at BroadStage, Locals’ Night at the Santa Monica Pier, Scarium Family Night at the Aquarium of the Pacific, Fall Exhibitions at the Skirball Cultural Center, The BINGE Fringe Festival of Free Theatre, and a must-see beauty pop-up from Laura Geller Beauty.

Things To Do This Week

Netflix is a Joke Radio Presents: Are You Still Listening? – Monday, Oct 13, 7:30–9:30 p.m. > Netflix’s free monthly stand-up series returns to Dynasty Typewriter with host Dulce Sloan and a lineup including Amy Miller, Camden Garcia, Crystal Marie Denna, David Gborie, Helen Hong, and Spencer Bland. No cost to RSVP; seating first-come, first-served.

Made in L.A. at The Hammer – Oct 13–Mar 1 > The Hammer Museum presents the biennial showcase Made in L.A., featuring 28 artists and collectives. Free admission. More info here.

Carved at Descanso Gardens – Oct 13–30 > A family-friendly pumpkin wonderland with kid-friendly activities. Tickets $27–$45 for non-members. More info here.

Palisades’ Road to Recovery – An AirTalk Live Event – Tuesday, Oct 14, 7:30–9:30 p.m. > Join Larry Mantle and a panel of guests at BroadStage to discuss rebuilding the Pacific Palisades community after the January fires. Free admission.

Screamfest – Oct 14–16 > The TCL Chinese Theatre hosts Screamfest with premieres from independent horror filmmakers. Tickets $16–$300. More info here.

The BINGE Fringe Festival of Free Theatre – Oct 14–31 > Free theatre performances in Santa Monica including comedy, Shakespeare, slam poetry, and improv. Reserve early. More info here.

Fall 2025 Skirball Exhibition Opening – Thursday, Oct 16 > Celebrate new fall exhibitions including Draw Them In, Paint Them Out, Glass Sukkah, and TORN Project. Daytime programs noon–5 p.m.; evening 7:30–9:30 p.m. Free admission, reservations required. More info here.

Bullseye 25th Anniversary Show – Thursday, Oct 16, 7:30–9:30 p.m. > Celebrate 25 years of Bullseye with Jesse Thorn at The Crawford in Pasadena. Pay-what-you-can to $35. More info here.

All Space Considered – Thursday, Oct 16, 7–8:30 p.m. > Monthly astronomy discussion at Griffith Observatory’s Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater. Free admission. More info here.

Locals Night at the Santa Monica Pier – Thursday, Oct 16, 3:30–10 p.m. > Community events including youth activities, car show, DJs, live music, art exhibits, storytime, and Heal the Bay Aquarium pop-up. Free. More info here.

A Crushing Love at The Hammer – Friday, Oct 17, 7:30–9:30 p.m. > UCLA Film & Television Archive screens short films at Billy Wilder Theater. Free, first-come seating. More info here.

Salsaween – Friday, Oct 17, 6:30–9:30 p.m. > Halloween-themed salsa party at Ivy Station. Free intro lesson at 6:30 p.m., followed by dancing. Costumes encouraged. More info here.

Scarium Family Night at Aquarium of the Pacific – Friday, Oct 17, 6–9 p.m. > Family activities, touch tanks, trick-or-treating, costume contests, and vampire magician. Tickets start at $28.95. More info here.

Urban Death: Tour of Terror at Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre – Friday–Saturday, Oct 17–18 > Terrifying vignettes and maze experience. Tickets $24–$28. More info here.

Reign of Terror Haunted House – Friday–Sunday, Oct 17–19 > 25th season with 142 rooms across 11 sections in Thousand Oaks. Tickets from $42.99. More info here.

Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns – Friday–Sunday, Oct 17–19 > South Coast Botanic Garden, Palos Verdes. Thousands of hand-carved pumpkins and whimsical inflatables. Tickets start at $24.99. More info here.

Laura Geller Beauty’s FREE Los Angeles Pop-Up: Back from the Vault – Multiple Dates > Explore timeless beauty, brand heritage, and exclusive surprises at 8451 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles. Highlights include: meeting founder Laura Geller (2–6PM), trying products with makeup artists, seeing the “Baked Lab,” exclusive campaign premiere, complimentary gelato, and a gift bag. Free and open to the public; tickets limited. More info on Laura Geller Beauty.

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