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Fall is officially here, the Dodgers have clinched a playoff berth, and fun to-dos abound.
For this September 22-26 in Los Angeles, go check out the new Jaws exhibition at The Academy, Are You Still Listening? at Dynasty Typewriter, An Evening of Film & Sound at Occidental College, The Other Art Fair in Santa Monica, Let There Be GWAR at Beyond the Streets, Will California’s Future Be Exceptional? at Zocalo Public Square, and more.
Things To Do This Week
M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Free Admission, TP = Top Pick
Jaws at the Academy Museum -> The Academy Museum’s latest exhibition celebrates 50 years of the classic horror film that scared everyone out of the water with a scene-by-scene revisitation of the movie featuring original artifacts, photo stills, and interactive zones. Adult tickets start at $25, and kids 17 and under get in free. Museum hours are Wednesday through Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. More info here.
Looks Delicious! | Exploring Japan’s Food Replica Culture at Japan House LA – M FA > Japan House Los Angeles has welcomed the first U.S. exhibition dedicated to the Japanese craft of shokuhin sampuru or “food-samples,” which are three-dimensional models displaying a restaurant’s menu items in mouthwatering detail. Looks Delicious! will remain on display through January 25, 2026. Japan House is open daily beginning at 11 a.m., and always free to visit. More info here.
Sketch Party – FA > Sketch Party’s twice-monthly drawing/drinking meet-up comes to Benny Boy Brewing this Tuesday. They’ll hook you up with sketch paper, pens, pencils, and markers, then it’s up to you to create, mingle, hang out, and enjoy BB’s solid lineup of craft beers and ciders. Jay’s Tacos will be serving food as well. All artistic levels welcome. Free to attend. Runs 7 to 11 p.m. 21+ only. More info here.
Netflix is a Joke Radio Presents: Are You Still Listening? – M FA > Netflix’s free monthly stand-up series returns this Tuesday to Dynasty Typewriter with host Chad Daniels and a lineup featuring Heather Pasternak, Jackie Kashian, Kat Bird, Kevin Bozeman, Quincy Yeoman, and Zack Chapaloni. No cost to RSVP for admission, but seating is first-come, first-served and not guarantee entry. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and show starts an hour later. More info here.
Let There Be GWAR at BTS – FA > Earlier this month, Beyond the Streets opened their latest exhibition, a retrospective tribute to the artistry and cultural impact of American heavy metal band GWAR. Now on view through November 2, Let There Be GWAR offers one a one-of-a-kind collection of costumes, props, tour flyers, posters, comics, original illustrations, and photos, all on display at BTS’s flagship gallery at 434 N. La Brea. Gallery hours are Wednesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Get more info here.
Will California’s Future Be Exceptional? – FA TP > This Wednesday, Zócalo Public Square is back at the ASU California Center Broadway in downtown Los Angeles for “Will California’s Future Be Exceptional?” As the state marks 175 years of statehood, Zócalo’s California columnist Joe Mathews moderates two back-to-back panels envisioning its next 175 years. Come for meaningful conversation, and stick around for free bites and drinks! Get more info and register to attend for free here.
An Evening of Film & Sound – FA > This Thursday, Oxy Arts gallery is hosting a free evening film screening and DJ set inspired by their current exhibition Flesh of the Forest. The program will take place at the Collins House Lawn beginning with dream hampton’s poetic short film Freshwater then continue with hybrid short film/documentary Zaïre Space Program: Act II from the collective Moonshine, with DJ spun tunes to follow. Blankets and low back chairs encouraged. Starts at 7 p.m. Free to attend. More info here.
The Other Art Fair -> From Thursday to Sunday, The Other Art Fair returns to the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, bringing a curated selection of over 140 independent artists. Spy art for sale while enjoying live DJ sets, activations, installations, and a cash bar. Opening night tickets (Thursday) start at $30 with advance purchase, and GA tix for Friday to Sunday start at $30. Get more info here.
Delusion: Harrowing Of Hell – M > Thirteenth Floor’s Delusion Halloween series is back at a new location at the Variety Arts Theater in DTLA. This year’s conceptual “moving play” immerses guests in the world of Pagan’s Path, described as “a supernatural cult that has taken the metaphors of Dante’s inferno too far.” Performances run this Thursday to Sunday, then continue on select dates through November 9. GA tickets start $113 including fees. More info here.
Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns -> Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns is back a new South Bay Location. This year the experience takes over South Coast Botanic Garden in Palos Verdes on select nights (including this Friday to Sunday) through November 2. Expect a wandering path featuring thousands of glowing, hand-carved jack o’lanterns, plus enchanting light displays, towering inflatables, and playful bouncy pads. Tickets start at $24.99. More info here.
Dining & Drinking
(picks by Christina Champlin)
Pasta Sisters Turns 10 with $8 Pasta + New Happy Hour (Sept 23) -> Pasta Sisters celebrates a decade of handmade Italian cooking with a one-day throwback special and the launch of happy hour at their Culver City restaurant. On Monday, September 23, guests can enjoy the signature Tomato & Basil Spaghetti for just $8 (regularly $15). The new weekday happy hour (Mon–Fri, 4:30–6:30 p.m.) features $4-$10 deals on wines, spritzes, beers, and shareables like pizza bites, ham & cheese focaccia, and a mortadella & truffle cheese plate.
Negroni Week (Sep 22 – 28) -> Negroni Week returns September 22–28, inviting Angelenos to sip for a cause at bars and restaurants across the city. Highlights include Wolfgang Puck’s Perfect Negroni Bar Pop-Up at Merois, powered by Campari, featuring four specialty negronis paired with bites like Singaporean baby back ribs and Korean fried chicken sliders. Scotland’s The Botanist Gin teams up with Birdie G’s for creative spins on the classic, with many more local spots joining in on the celebration.
$20 Lobster Roll Meal at Luke’s Lobster (Sept 25-26) -> Celebrate National Lobster Day with Luke’s Lobster, offering $20 quarter-pound lobster rolls at all locations on September 25 and 26. Served the classic Luke’s way—chilled wild-caught lobster piled into a toasted split-top bun with mayo, lemon butter, and a sprinkle of secret seasoning—each roll comes as a meal with chips and a soft drink.
Agnes Pops Up at Capri Club (Sept 24) -> On Wednesday, September 24, Chef Thomas Kalb of Agnes heads to Capri Club for a one-night pop-up featuring his signature comfort classics alongside seasonal bites.
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