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Welcome to another week in the city of champions ⚾️.
On tap for this November 3 to 7 in Los Angeles, you’ll find a special artist tour at The Skirball, the Benson Movie Interruption, First Wednesdays at AoP, a pop-up performance at LACMA, the 2025 premier of Astra Lumina, Chinatown First Fridays, and more.
Things To Do This Week
M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Free Admission, TP = Top Pick
Dodgers Victory Parade -> All eyes are on the Dodgers this Monday after their dramatic comeback World Series win over the weekend. The victory parade kicks off at 11 a.m. in Downtown, with a route starts at Temple Street and Broadway Avenue, heads west along Temple then turns south on Grand Avenue to 7th Street, before turning left again on Figueroa Street. There will be multiple street closures in effect and traffic is likely to be intense. If you plan to attend, be sure to take Metro if you can!. LAist has more details on the parade here.
Artist Tour at The Skirball – FA > On Tuesday, join artist Trenton Doyle Hancock for a special, free guided tour of the new exhibition, Draw Them In, Paint Them Out: Trenton Doyle Hancock Confronts Philip Guston, at the Skirball Cultural Center. The exhibition showcases the unexpected connections between two trailblazing American artists, Hancock (Black) and Philip Guston (Jewish), exploring their lives and creative journeys. Program begins at 6 p.m. More info and free tickets available here.
Benson Movie Interruption -> What’s better than seeing a terrible/awesome movie with your friends and making fun of it while you watch it? How about live commentary from some of entertainment’s funniest movie lovers. This Tuesday at Dynasty Typewriter, Doug Benson hosts a “your choice” version of his Movie Interrupted series with special guests including Gareth Reynolds, Josh Malina and Mae Martin. Attendees are invited to bring in a Blue Ray / DVD of their choice, and the audience will vote on what to watch before the show begins. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 the day-of. More info here.
First Wednesdays at AoP -> The Aquarium of the Pacific’s First Wednesdays series presents an engaging discussion on urban food ecosystems with Jamiah Hargins, founder of Crop Swap LA, this Wednesday. Hargins will discuss how Crop Swap LA converts unused spaces and community lawns into microfarms to nourish local families and disrupt global food chains. The presentation and Q&A will be held in the Honda Pacific Visions Theater, followed by a social hour featuring music, crafts, Paint-a-Fish, and a cash bar. Tickets are just $5 in advance. Starts at 7 p.m. More info here.
LA Plaza Book Club – M FA > This Wednesday, join the LA Plaza Book Club for the first of three end-of-the-year sessions focusing on articles by historian Greg Grandin, The first session focuses on American identity and citizenship, discussing Grandin’s pieces that connect U.S. politics to its history with Spanish-speaking countries in the Americas. Participants who RSVP will receive the articles—including “Trump Is Waging War on His Own Citizens”—and commit to attending all three meetings (Nov. 19 & Dec. 3). This free event is a chance to read and discuss current events through a broad historical lens. Starts at 6 p.m. More info here.
Move, Groove, and Connect at MOLAA -> Move, groove, and connect through dance at the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) in Long Beach in a week. This Wednesday’s class features Bachata, a dynamic Latin American and Caribbean style, taught by professional instructors from Cielo Dance Events. Tickets are $20 and space is limited. Starts at 7 p.m. More info here.
Stray Dog Hydrophobia at LACMA – FA > Experience a unique evening of film, art, and music with Art + Technology Lab grant recipients Patty Chang and David Kelley at LACMA this Thursday. They will present their film Stray Dog Hydrophobia, which explores deep sea mining in the context of colonialism and extraction. The screening features a special live performance of the score, with a chorus of vocalists, percussionists, and horn players conducted by composer Yasna Yamaoka Vismale. Guests can circulate throughout the installation or find seating on the Smidt Welcome Plaza as the performance unfolds. The event is free with RSVP. Runs 7 to 8:30 p.m. More info here.
See NOW Festival – M > Beginning Thursday, REDCAT’s annual NOW Festival returns for its 2025 edition, spotlighting nine bold new works in dance, theater, and music from Los Angeles artists. Over three weeks, the festival brings together timely, risk-taking performances exploring themes from immigration to mental health through opera, movement, clowning, and more. Each weekend features three artists sharing the stage Thursday–Saturday at 8 p.m., with Saturday shows livestreamed. A full festival pass to see all nine works costs $50. More info here.
OutfestNEXT -> This Thursday to Sunday, OutfestNEXT returns with 20 bold, emotional, and delightfully campy films that push the boundaries of LGBTQ+ storytelling. Screenings at the LA LGBT Center’s Renberg Theatre and LOOK Cinema Glendale include highlights like Yen Tan’s heartfelt dramedy All That We Love starring Margaret Cho and Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Bryan Fuller’s directorial debut Dust Bunny with Sigourney Weaver and Mads Mikkelsen, and a 25th anniversary screening of The Broken Hearts Club. Tickets are $24 per screening. More info here.
Astra Lumina: An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst The Stars (starting November 6) -> The South Coast Botanic Garden again morphs into a multi-sensory celestial pathway where guests will walk amongst the stars thanks to brilliant lights, cosmic visions, and astral song. Expect nine immersive zones decked out with radiant light installations, 360º soundscapes, and cosmic narratives. Adult tickets start at $32.90 and there’s an additional fee for parking. More info here.
Chinatown First Fridays – M FA > Every first Friday of the month, L.A.’s Chinatown stays open late for an evening of exploring the unique small businesses and contemporary art and culture spaces that make up the historic neighborhood. West Plaza and Chungking Road activate with local pop-up vendors, DJ-spun music, and extended hours at neighborhood art galleries. There is also a concurrent Damnoen Saduak Night Market which pops up on weekends at Chinatown Central Plaza. This month catch a K-Chung Radio Takeover, which kids off at 6 p.m. More info here.
Dining & Drinking
(picks by Christina Champlin)
Community Meals & Food Resources in Los Angeles
With recent SNAP benefit cuts, food insecurity is being felt across Los Angeles — but a few local restaurants are stepping up to help. These independent spots are offering discounted or free meals to anyone in need. If you’re able, consider dining or ordering from them to keep these community efforts going — and if you could use a hot meal, these restaurants have you covered.
Be U -> East Hollywood’s Be U is offering a Pay What You Can / No Questions Asked menu of comforting Vietnamese protein plates. More info here.
Jeff’s Table -> Highland Park’s Jeff’s Table is feeding the neighborhood with free grilled cheese sandwiches for anyone in need (ham can be added for $1). More info here.
Kreung LA -> The Cambodian pop-up Kreung LA serves free chicken rice porridge every Sunday from 2–5 p.m. (or until they run out) at Bar & Garden in Culver City. More info here.
More ways to stretch your food budget:
Too Good To Go App -> Score surprise boxes of leftover food from local spots like Whole Foods, Eataly, Hank’s Bagels, Baker’s Bench, and The Joint Seafood — often priced between $4–$10. More info here.
Flash Food App -> The new-to-LA Flash Food App partners with Gelson’s Markets to offer $9 produce boxes and other discounted grocery items before they go to waste. More info here.
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