11 Things to Do in Los Angeles This Week · October 8–11, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Saturday Night Karaoke

Saturday Night Karaoke takes place at Currency Exchange as part of its community programming.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 8 – 11pm · Currency Exchange

The Wallflowers

The Wallflowers perform at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Los Angeles.

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 8:00 PM · Orpheum Theatre, 842 S. Broadway, Los Angeles

Vampires vs. Werewolves: 3-Year Anniversary of Versus Events

Versus Events returns for a Halloween party with two floors, DJs all night, live performances, a costume contest, and art and food vendors at Sassafras Saloon.

Saturday, October 17, 2026 · Sassafras Saloon

Festivals & Special Events

Magic Market'S Bewitched (Los Angeles)

Magic Market's Bewitched returns to Los Angeles at 3510 Pasadena Avenue.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 5:00 PM · 3510 Pasadena Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

Taste of Soul 2026 – 21st Annual

The 21st annual Taste of Soul takes place in Crenshaw and is listed as a free event.

Saturday, October 17, 2026 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM · Crenshaw

Arts & Culture

Guadalupe Radio Presents: Mujeres de Fe, en encuentro

Guadalupe Radio presents Mujeres de Fe, en encuentro at the Orpheum Theatre over two days.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 – Sunday, October 11, 2026 · Orpheum Theatre, 842 S. Broadway, Los Angeles

El Velorio

El Velorio takes place at Plaza De La Raza.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 7:00 PM · Plaza De La Raza

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra: Strauss, Ravel, Beethoven

The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra performs works by Strauss, Ravel, and Beethoven at The Wallis.

Sunday, October 18, 2026 · The Wallis

Free Events

Free CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification Training

West Hollywood offers free CPR, first aid, and AED certification training.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 · West Hollywood

Date Night

Candlelight Koreatown: Queen vs. ABBA

A candlelight concert of Queen vs. ABBA music at Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Koreatown.

Friday, October 9, 2026 – run dates through December 5, 2026 · Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Koreatown

THIS IS CRAZY! NAMI Benefit Performance & Afterparty Dinner

A benefit performance for NAMI followed by an afterparty dinner at The Wallis.

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · The Wallis