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Comedy, collage, jazz, mahjong, and a new magical wonderland experience. It’s all part of the week to come in Los Angeles.
This November 9-13 in L.A. you’ll’ find In Your Wildest DMs at Nico’s in Atwater, HIT Mahjong at Men & Beasts, a Collage Night at Jeffrey Deitch, Pitch-a-Friend at Common Space, A Century of Humanity: Jazz in Los Angeles, the 2026 Japanese Food Expo in LA, Tinker Bell’s Neverland at South Coast Botanic Garden, and more.
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Things To Do This Week
M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Free Admission, TP = Top Pick
In Your Wildest DMs -> This Tuesday, Nico’s in Atwater Village hosts In Your Wildest DMs, a lively 21+ comedy game show exploring the comedic horrors of social media through standup routines, interactive games, and late-night interviews hosted by Isa Quiros. Featured comedians including Matt O’Brien, Ruby Karp, Fumi Abe, and Sam Morrison share their craziest direct messages while the audience crowns the ultimate winner amidst wine, cake, and cozy couches. Show runs 9 to 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $14.49. More info here.
Mahjong at Men & Beasts -> This Wednesday, Men & Beasts hosts HIT Mahjong on its rear patio, inviting players of all skill levels to enjoy an evening of tile-matching gameplay paired with plant-based Chinese food and bar drinks. Beginners can learn with on-site teachers, while experienced players find advanced tables across diverse styles in a welcoming community atmosphere. Admission is $5. Starts at 6 p.m.. More info here.
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Collage Night at Jeffrey Deitch for “Another Round” – FA > On Wednesday, Jeffrey Deitch hosts a free community collage night organized by Heavy Manners Library alongside Barry McGee’s solo exhibition Another Round. Visitors enjoy a free-form workshop with provided supplies, music, and local networking. Admission is free. Runs 6 to 8 p.m. .More info here.
Pitch-a-Friend at Common Space – FA > Pitch-A-Friend Los Angeles hops over to Common Space Brewing this Thursday, offering a lighthearted matchmaking event where participants present fun slide pitches for their single friends (3 to 5 minute each), followed by an engaging single mingle mixer. Admission is free. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Free to attend. .More info here.
A Century of Humanity: Jazz in Los Angeles – M FA TP > Come to the he Mark Taper Auditorium at Central Library this Thursday for A Century of Humanity: Jazz in Los Angeles, an ALOUD presentation curated by Stanley Clarke and Natasha Agrama celebrating the city’s musical legacy through storytelling and live performances. The lineup includes Brandon Coleman, MARLONIUS, Emilio Modeste, Patrice Quinn, and Shakoor Hakeem. Co-presented with KJazz 88.1. Admission is free. Starts at 7 p.m. More info here.
Pershing Square Holiday Ice– M > Beginning this Thursday, the 7,200 square foot skating rink in the heart of DTLA returns for the holiday season. GA tickets, including skate rental, cost $23.32 for adults. More info here.
Orpheus Chamber Orhcestra -> On Thursday, BroadStage welcomes pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason and the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra for a classical program featuring works by Mozart, Handel, Haydn, and Katie Jenkins. Guests can also enjoy pre-show music on The Plaza with Elemental Music forty-five minutes prior to the performance. More info here.
MoMA Contenders 2026 -> Continuing this Thursday and Friday, the Hammer Museum hosts MoMA Contenders 2026 at the Billy Wilder Theater, showcasing notable and influential films from the past year. Screening highlights include Coyote vs. Acme, I Want Your Sex, Obsession, Project Hail Mary, and All of a Sudden, with select dates featuring Q&A discussions alongside filmmakers and directors. General admission tickets are $20, with $10 tickets available for Hammer members. More info here.
Tinker Bell’s Neverland in Los Angeles -> Beginning this Friday, South Coast Botanic Garden hosts the US debut of Tinker Bell’s Neverland: An Illuminated Adventure, transforming 87 acres into a magical wonderland with glowing light installations, iconic Peter Pan scenes, theatrical moments, and interactive characters. Tickets start at $34.33. Runs through through January 3, 2027. More info here.
2026 Japanese Food Expo in LA – > This Friday and Saturday, the 2026 Japanese Food Expo returns to Ovation Hollywood with food tastings, sake and beer samplings, cultural performances, and hands-on workshops across two days. Attendees can sample over 100 varieties of Japanese cuisine, enjoy live tuna cutting and calligraphy demonstrations, and participate in specialized bento or food sample workshops. Tickets are $50 for adults 21 and older, $35 for ages 11–20, $25 for ages 6–10, and free for children 5 and under. More info here.
Dining & Drinking
(picks by Christina Champlin)
Moto Ramen $25 Lunch Special (Weekly) -> Lunch just got a lot more satisfying in Culver City. Moto Ramen recently introduced a $25 weekday lunch special that covers a drink, a light starter, an appetizer, and a bowl of ramen. Choose an appetizer like Gyoza, Chicken Karaage, or Chef’s Choice Sashimi, then pick your ramen: Tonkotsu, Tan Tan Men, Shio Chicken, or Vegan. The special runs Monday through Friday from 11 a.m, to 2:30 p.m. and is dine-in only. More info here.
Katie Button Pop-Ups at chi SPACCA (November 10) -> Five-time James Beard Foundation Award nominee Katie Button, co-founder of Asheville’s Cúrate Tapas Bar, is bringing her cookbook tour to Los Angeles to celebrate her second book, Spanish Accent: American Home Recipes with a Spanish Touch. Known for her approachable take on Spanish cuisine, Button is teaming up with Nancy Silverton for a one-night-only dinner at chi SPACCA. The meal starts with a snack of Chips, Anchovies & Olives, followed by starters ranging from a Butter Lettuce Salad with Roasted Garlic Pistachio Dressing to Oven Roasted Clams with Tomato and Onion. The hearty main course is a Braised Pot Roast with Pine Nut and Parsley Picada, served with Magical Mashed Potatoes with Garlic and Herbs and Olive Roasted Broccolini. A Basque-Style Ginger Cheesecake closes out the night. The $180 prix fixe includes a signed copy of the book, and reservations are available from 6 to 9 p.m. via OpenTable.
Beers & Queers (November 11) -> Looking for love, or at least a good happy hour? Yi Cha, the Korean gastropub in Highland Park, is hosting Beers & Queers, an LGBTQ+ singles night at the bar. Happy hour runs from 4 to 8 p.m, with K-town Dirty Dogs, Pyongyang Patty Melts, $3 soju shots, a Pineapple Spiced Margarita, and more. The singles mixing kicks off at 5pm, when you can grab a sticker announcing whether you’re taken, looking, or it’s complicated. A portion of the night’s proceeds will benefit the Trevor Project. More info here.
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