Best Halloween-Themed Stage Performances In Los Angeles
It's that time of year again. Halloween is soon approaching with kids and families making plans for purchasing their favorite seasonal costume to wear out on trick or treat rounds. Dressing up in costumes and visiting neighbors to request candy treats is among the traditional activities that families love to enjoy in group settings. There are a variety of themed stage events and festivals in the works complete with decorations, candy, music and more that add to the options to choose from when it comes to spooktacular celebrations. Here are a few exciting public events that are sure to provide the festive atmosphere and unique, creative activities for kids and families to enjoy Halloween in a colorful fashion in the decor of the season.
Downtown Halloween Kids Festival
Grand Hope Park
919 S. Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90015
The 8th Annual Downtown Halloween Kids Festival will take place Oct. 31 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. live at the Grand Hope Park located at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. The program will include live theater performances featuring Halloween puppets. Other activities include face painting, crafts and bouncy houses to play in. Costumes are required for children to attend. Adults can dress in costumes as an option.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
The Nuart Theatre
11272 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 473-8530
www.filmradar.com
A screening of the classic Halloween themed film, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, will be screened at the Nuart Theatre this year on select dates. The hit musical film will run on Oct. 24 and Oct. 31 to ring in the festivities with its loyal fan base as well as new fans of the cult classic. This film, starring Tim Curry, offers an interactive experience for viewers and theater-goers to enjoy. So refresh yourself on all those audience participation lines, grab some rubber gloves and head over, because it's never Halloween until you've done the Time Warp again.
Shaun Of The Dead
Exposition Park
700 Exposition Park Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 908-0607
www.streetfoodcinema.com
Families looking to celebrate Halloween at an outdoor festival can visit Exposition Park for a unique one-of-a-kind experience. Exposition Park will host an open court food and cinema festival with fun food items that include pizza, barbecue and even Caijun food items. The screening of the film "Shaun of the Dead" is scheduled to take place during the festival. Transportation can be as simple as taking the Metro Expo Line and exiting at the USC station.
Walt Disney Hall
111 S. Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(323) 850-2000
www.calphil.com
The Philharmonic meets Halloween at Walt Disney Hall on Oct. 31. The film screening of Paramount Pictures classic silent horror movie, "Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde," at the popular venue. The silent film screening will take place simultaneously with a live musical accompaniment on the hall's large pipe organ. The special screening is geared for both children and adults.
Santa Monica Playhouse
1211 4th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 394-9779
www.santamonicaplayhouse.com
"Absolutely Halloween: A Magical, Mysterious, Musical" is a theatrical play set to launch during Halloween season. The play is schedule to run from Oct. 10 through Oct. 31 at the Santa Monica Playhouse. Attendees are encouraged to wear a Halloween costume for the opportunity to receive two for one tickets on a future show. Face painting will be available free of charge for attendees on Oct. 31 prior to the start of the show.
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