Best Activities To Do This Weekend In L.A. - October 28
Most people have their costume figured by now, but if you don't, make sure to visit these great Halloween Costume Stores in Los Angeles. In fact, there are likely contingencies in case of any potential wardrobe malfunctions. However, it does no good if the costume is tip-top but no one sees it. It's Halloween weekend in Los Angeles, which means that there is so much going on. Do not get overwhelmed, though, as we've created a list of great options of how to fill up your weekend!
KROQ Halloween Ball
The Fonda
6126 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
www.kroq.com
In what has become one of the most anticipated parties of the year, Los Angeles' KROQ always goes over the top for their annual costume ball. They may have outdone themselves this time as they have invited a little band by the name of the Red Hot Chili Peppers to play an intimate show at the Fonda. Keep in mind, this is band that could easily sell out the Forum, Staples Center, etc. In addition to the blockbuster performance from rock royalty, the stations own DJ Jeremiah Red of the ROQ N BEATS mix show will be handling the soundtrack for a party that has become the hottest ticket of the Halloween weekend. There will be a proper contest where the best costume could walk with cash and prizes. However, if you are lucky enough to get in, you have already won.
Celebrate Halloween Across LA!
Multiple Locations
Whether you're looking for great neighborhoods to Trick or Treat With Kids, or you're an adult and looking for a great Halloween Party in Los Angeles, the city has you covered with plenty to do. There's also plenty of Alternatives To Trick Or Treating For Kids In L.A.. Because Halloween falls on a Monday this year, you can expect tonight to be the time where everyone will celebrate across the city. For a list of all of our exciting events, visit Best Events For Halloween This Year.
Stan Lee's Comic Con
1201 S Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
www.stanleeslacomiccon.com
Comic conventions are big business, but when you have a comic legend like Stan Lee helming it, it's expected that the bar be raised considerably. In just it's fifth year, the convention has amassed an attendance of some 75,000 devoted fans as the gathering is becoming a pilgrimage. Changing its name from Comikaze to the Stan Lee Los Angeles Comcic Con, the event is positioned as a meld of medium: comics, video games, sci-fi, fantasy, and horror. Part of the reason the convention continues to resonate with fans, aside from the credibility of Lee, is the focus on not any one vehicle of pop culture, but all of them combined. The 2015 event saw some 700-plus vendors, exhibitors, and artists line the convention floor. A joint venture between Stan Lee and Elvira the Mistress of the Dark, this is pop-culture convention operated by actual pop culture icons. Flexing some real clout, it's easy to see how the very best in the industry would jump to be a part of this.
Festival Supreme
The Shrine
665 W Jefferson Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
www.festivalsupreme.com
In just it's fourth production, Festival Supreme has become the standard bearer for festivals that are looking to marry comedy and music. When your Master of Ceremonies are Jack Black and Kyle Gass, the meld of melody and hilarity is downright organic. The roster of talent for the third installment of Supreme is a hefty one. The pairing of artists like the Vandals and Mac DeMarco, make complete sense on paper when they are next to the likes of Fred Armiston, Sarah Silverman, and Eric Andre. The mesh of music and comedy affords being able to take added creative freedom. In fact, the tandem of Jack and Kyle would normally be the guitar-wielding Tenacious D. However, for Festival Supreme the duo are actually billed as Tenacious DJ. At its core, Festival Supreme is the combination of people with a good sense of humor and great taste in music. Surround yourself with good company.
Spend the Night with Alice Cooper
Pantages Theatre
6233 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
www.alicecooper.com
In keeping with the theme of the season, there could be no better ambassador for all things Halloween than the pioneer of shock rock himself, Mr. Alice Cooper. An innovator that has been active for five decades, Cooper continues to put on a rock 'n' roll spectacle that merits a stage like the Pantages theatre. Complete with his signature guillotines, electric chairs, and dark imagery, the theatrics of an Alice Cooper show provide the quintessential backdrop for Halloween weekend. Cooper will round out the festivities on Sunday night with his Spend The Night with Alice Cooper stage show. One of the rare artists that can transcend the generational gap, a Cooper show, on Halloween no less, will likely leave everyone in attendance with their jaws on the floor in their hands in the air. Whether you are familiar with his music or not, an Alice Cooper show is unlike any other and guaranteed to leave you
San Pedro Day of the Dead
398 West 6th Street
San Pedro, CA 90731
www.sanpedrodayofthedead.com
Now celebrating it's third successful year, the Day of the Dead Festival of San Pedro saw nearly 10,000 visitors last year alone. Showcasing the cultural relevance of tradition that dates back to Aztec civilization, the central focus revolves around the altar and its symbolic connection with those that have passed. While Day of the Dead sounds morbid, the tone for those participating is jovial, lively. The art and the shines that have grown into the dozens for this event all function as a monument to loved ones that gone, but not forgotten. Consistent with that sentiment, the festival also offers live music, a host of street vendors, and a spirited competition in which the best altars are recognized by a panel of judges. A combination of art, culture, and tradition, the Day of The Dead Festival of San Pedro is a family-friendly option to ensure a great Halloween weekend. For more Dia de Los Muertos or Day Of The Dead Celebrations, visit our full list.
