What's New in Los Angeles, CA
Monday, May 18
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Through Nov 1. L.A. Times Food Bowl Opens Oct 23. Plus 4 places open right now with real prices and hours.
Laurel Canyon Dog Park is free. LA's first dog park, still one of the best. Three acres, canyon views, separate small-dog area. Closed Friday mornings for maintenance.
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Worth knowing this week
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Through Nov 1
Eight haunted houses including Stranger Things 5 and Art the Clown's Terror Tram, plus scare zones and live entertainment on select nights.
Ones to Watch · 2026-10-14
L.A. Times Food Bowl Opens Oct 23
The annual citywide food festival kicks off October 23 with an opening night event celebrating LA's dining scene.
LAMag · 2026-10-15
Knott's Scary Farm Running Select Nights Through Oct 31
Knott's Berry Farm transforms nightly into a fog-filled world of monsters, immersive haunted houses, and scare zones.
Booming in LA · 2026-10-14
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Hollywood Bowl
Hollywood — 50,000 free tickets and 50,000 $1 tickets every season. Picnicking allowed.
The Troubadour
West Hollywood — Elton John, James Taylor, Tom Waits all had career-defining nights here. 500 capacity.
Largo at the Coronet
Mid-Wilshire — A-list comedians drop in unannounced. Every show feels like a one-time event.
The Comedy Store
West Hollywood — Pryor, Robin Williams, Chappelle all cut their teeth here. Three rooms, shows nightly.
Laugh Factory
Hollywood — Free open mic every Tuesday at 5:30pm. Sign up at 5pm. 2-minute sets.
Open right now
The Troubadour
Doors typically open 7–8pm on show nights
Underwood Family Farms
Farm Market daily 9am–6pm. Festival hours vary by season.
Los Angeles Zoo
Daily 10am–5pm. Last entry 3:45pm. Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas.
LA Fitness
Mon-Fri 5am-11pm, Sat-Sun 8am-8pm
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