What's New in Los Angeles, CA
Thursday, September 3
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.
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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.
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Recently verified listings in Los Angeles, CA.
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
Mike's Plumbing LA
Mon-Sat 7am-7pm, emergency service 24/7
Urban Light (Chris Burden, LACMA)
24/7 (outdoor installation)
Highland Park Bowl
Mon–Thu 5pm–12am, Fri 5pm–2am, Sat 12pm–2am, Sun 12pm–12am
Gloria Molina Grand Park
Park open daily 5:30am–10pm. Event times vary.
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