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Top 50 Things To Do In Mid City Los Angeles

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty Beverly Hills

Below is a list of the 50 top events for Mid City Los Angeles according to metromix.com for the month of October! Check it out!

 

Events / Art

Tradition as Innovation in African Art

Los Angeles County Museum of Art - LACMA - 5905 Wilshire Blvd. - Los Angeles (Park La Brea)

Including the work of over 30 artists, this exhibition covers a late 19th to early 20th Century's worth of African groundbreakers who paved the way...

Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays: (ends November 2)

  

Restaurants / Dining Event

Larchmont Village Farmers' Market

225 N. Larchmont Blvd. - Los Angeles (Larchmont Village)

Come to your local farmers' market to purchase the freshest produce available, support local farmers and artisans making everything from jewelry to...

Sundays: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

  

Restaurants / Dining Event

Adams/Vermont Farmers' Market

1432 W. Adams Blvd. - Los Angeles (West Adams)

Come to your local farmers' market to purchase the freshest produce available, support local farmers and artisans making everything from jewelry to...

Wednesdays: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

  

Music / Concert

Shoegaze/Dreampop Night with DJ Darren Revell

Medusa Lounge - 3211 Beverly Blvd. - Los Angeles (Historic Filipinotown)

Indie 103.1's maestro of all things shoegaze DJ Darren Revell spins the night away

Fridays: 8 p.m.

  

Restaurants / Dining Event

Vinyl Thursdays @ The Whisper Lounge

The Whisper Lounge - 189 The Grove Dr #F-90B - Los Angeles (Park La Brea)

Chef Anthony Jacquet remixes the menu while DJ Thomas spins wax at Vinyl Thursdays at The Whisper Lounge. Classic cocktail specials will also...

Thursdays: 7:30 p.m.

  

Events / Comedy

Friday Night Live

Acme Comedy Theatre - 135 N. La Brea Ave - Los Angeles (Park La Brea)

Live from Los Angeles, it's Friday Night Live! The show that promises to liven up the start to your weekend. Fridays 8 p.m.

Fridays: 8 p.m.

  

Bars & Clubs / Lounge

Wednesdays at Stone Rose Lounge

Stone Rose Lounge - 8555 Beverly Blvd. - Los Angeles (Beverly Center)

Here's where to find your mellow midweek cocktail

Wednesdays: 8 p.m. - 2 a.m.

  

Events / Comedy

Pretty Funny Women at Hollywood Improv

Hollywood Improv - 8162 Melrose Ave. - Los Angeles (Melrose Heights)

Produced and performed by Lisa Sundstedt and her nine gal pals, PFW brings girl power to a whole new level kinda like the Spice Girls only...

Every 3rd Wednesday of the month 8 p.m.

  

Restaurants / Dining Event

Fifth Anniversary Tasting Menu @ Grace

Grace Restaurant - 7360 Beverly Blvd. - Los Angeles (Park La Brea)

Grace celebrates five years with a five-course tasting menu from chef Neal Fraser.  Starting May 6, the special menu will be available for the...

Daily (ends December 31)

  

Restaurants / Dining Event

Green Corn Tamale Season @ El Cholo

El Cholo - 1121 Western Ave. - Los Angeles (Koreatown)

It's green corn tamale season at El Cholo.  Starting May 1 and lasting through October, the sweet tamales verdes will be available at all El...

Daily (ends October 31)

    

Events / Comedy

Paul Ryan's Miss International Princess Pageant

Acme Comedy Theatre - 135 N. La Brea Ave - Los Angeles (Park La Brea)

Watch Paul Ryan's contestants try and prove they're purdy. The audience gets to decide who wears the crown at the end of the night. The "...

October 5: 8 p.m.

  

Events / Comedy

The Crazy Uncle Joe Show

The Groundlings Theatre - 7307 Melrose Ave. - Los Angeles (Melrose District)

Long-form Improv. All night long. Features students and alumni of the Groundlings Comedy/Improv training school.

Wednesdays: 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

  

Events / Comedy

Cookin' With Gas

The Groundlings Theatre - 7307 Melrose Ave. - Los Angeles (Melrose District)

Since 1992, the Groundlings have been running this all-improv extravaganza. As usual, celebrity funny-men and women take the stage with shocking...

Thursdays: 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.

  

Events / Comedy

The Completely Different Late Show

The Groundlings Theatre - 7307 Melrose Ave. - Los Angeles (Melrose District)

There's something new here every week. Keep your peepers open for folks from Mad TV, SNL and other comic TV starlets who regularly pop by.

Fridays: 10 p.m. - 12 a.m.

  

Events / Comedy

Mo Betta' Mondays

Hollywood Improv - 8162 Melrose Ave. - Los Angeles (Melrose Heights)

DeRay Davis-last seen bouncing around with Woody and Will in "Semi-Pro"-hosts a night of urban comics from all over our (sometimes) great...

Mondays: 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.

  

Events / Comedy

Richard Villa's Refried Fridays

Hollywood Improv - 8162 Melrose Ave. - Los Angeles (Melrose Heights)

Richard Villa brings his own unique brand of stand-up to the Improv. Every Friday night. At least, until they kick him out.

Fridays: 10 p.m. - 12 p.m.

  

Events / Theater Event

Louis & Keely Live at the Sahara

Matrix Theatre - 7657 Melrose Ave - Los Angeles (Melrose District)

Be prepared for some toe-tapping in your seat, this play takes place when the Vegas desert oasis was a legendary breeding grounds for lounge-style...

Sundays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays: (ends October 26)

  

Bars & Clubs / Bar/Club Event

Malediction Society

Club Monte Cristo - 3102 Wilshire Blvd. - Los Angeles (Koreatown)

Sunday night Goth-a-thon for Hollywood's undead

Sundays: 10 p.m. - 2 a.m.

  

Events / Theater Event

Children of a Lesser Goddess

Pan Andreas Theatre - 5125 Melrose Avenue - Los Angeles (Koreatown)

The toga-sporting "goddess" Dorothy Spirus presents a number of characters "as varied and colorful as a Greek appetizer plate" in her one-woman...

Fridays and Saturdays: (September 26 through October 25)

  

Events / Theater Event

The Most Mediocre Story Never Told

The Meta Theatre - 7801 Melrose Ave. - Los Angeles (Hollywood)

Jay Sefton deconstructs the traditional one person show, while his main character tells his own story. Sept. 21 - Oct. 26 Sundays at 7 p.m.

Sundays: (ends October 26)

  

Style / Apparel and Accessories

HUF end of season sale

HUF - 410 N. Fairfax Ave. - Los Angeles (Fairfax District)

Save up to 50 percent off rad skate gear

Daily (ends September 26)

  

Style / Apparel and Accessories

Just opened: Arcade

Arcade - 8473 Melrose Ave. - Los Angeles (Melrose Heights)

You won't find Pac Man in this shop

Daily (ends November 18)

  

Style / Accessories

Melrose Trading Post

Melrose Trading Post - 7850 Melrose Ave. - Los Angeles (Hollywood)

Buying other people's stuff for a good cause

Sundays: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (ends June 21) Every Sunday of the year

  

Restaurants / Dining Event

Sunday Suppers at Lucques

Lucques - 8474 Melrose Ave. - Los Angeles (Melrose Heights)

Sample Suzanne Goin's superb seasonal cuisine for $40.

Sundays: 5:30 p.m.

  

Style / Accessories

The Melrose Co-op Designer's Market & Sample Sale

The Melrose Lightspace - 7600 Melrose Ave. - Los Angeles (Melrose District)

Get a designer look at a discount price

Sundays: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Every Sunday

  

Restaurants / Dining Event

Thursday Night Dinners

Angeli Caffe - 7274 Melrose Ave. - Los Angeles (Melrose District)

Cozy family-style dinners prepared by Chef Evan Kleiman.

Thursdays: 7 p.m.

  

Restaurants / Dining Event

Grace Burger Night

Grace Restaurant - 7360 Beverly Blvd. - Los Angeles (Park La Brea)

Bestowing grace on the gourmet burger.

Sundays: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

  

Restaurants / Dining Event

Doughnut Shoppe

Grace Restaurant - 7360 Beverly Blvd. - Los Angeles (Park La Brea)

You've never tasted a doughnut this sublime.

Wednesdays: 6 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

  

Music / Concert

Tarfest feat. Castledoor, Love Lies Sleeping, DJ Diabetic & Illuminoids

The El Rey - 5515 Wilshire Blvd. - Los Angeles (Park La Brea)

Super sweet lineup for Tarfest at the El Rey tonight....

October 4: 7 p.m.

  

Restaurants / Dining Event

Mozzarella Mondays

Jar - 8225 Beverly Blvd. - West Hollywood (Beverly / 3rd District)

Sample Suzanne Tracht's chic cuisine on the cheap.

Mondays: 5:30 p.m.

  

Restaurants / Dining Event

Grilled Cheese Night

Campanile - 624 S. La Brea Ave. - Los Angeles (Park La Brea)

On Thursday nights at Campanile, Chef Mark Peel offers his gourmet take on the classic grilled cheese. The sandwiches come in a dozen different...

Thursdays: 5:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

  

Bars & Clubs / Bar/Club Event

$3 beer at Busby's East

Busby's East - 5364 Wilshire Blvd. - Los Angeles (Park La Brea)

Only in L.A. is $3 a discount for a beer

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

  

Restaurants / Dining Event

Tapas and tequila specials at El Toro Cantina

El Toro Cantina - 5368 Wilshire Blvd. - Los Angeles (Park La Brea)

Ole! Happy hour specials in Miracle Mile tequila bar

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

  

Bars & Clubs / Bar/Club Event

Signature mojitos for $6 at Luna Park

Luna Park - 672 S. La Brea Ave. - Los Angeles (Park La Brea)

Loony deals at Luna Park

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays: 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

  

Events / Film Showing

Season of the Witch

Silent Movie Theatre - 611 N. Fairfax Ave. - Hollywood (Fairfax District)

Friday, Oct. 10: George Romero's peek into the world of a suburban housewife who resorts to witchcraft when her husbands and friends fail to provide...

October 10: 10 p.m.

  

Events / Film Showing

Monkey Shines

Silent Movie Theatre - 611 N. Fairfax Ave. - Hollywood (Fairfax District)

Friday, Oct. 17: Quadraplegic + helper monkey + scientific experiments x Stephen King adaptation = bloodbath. Playing in double feature with another...

October 17: 10 p.m.

  

Events / Film Showing

Night of the Living Dead

Silent Movie Theatre - 611 N. Fairfax Ave. - Hollywood (Fairfax District)

Friday, Oct. 3: George Romero's 1968 horror masterpiece pits a handful of average citizens against a horde of zombies. They're coming to get you,...

October 3: 10 p.m.

  

Restaurants / Things To Do

Dolce Ladies Night Thursdays

Dolce Enoteca - 8284 Melrose Ave. - Los Angeles (Melrose Heights)

Hollywood hotties hit Dolce Thursday nights for a reasonable $30 pre-fixe menu, including a V2 Vodka cocktail. DJ Splyce hits the decks and gets the...

Thursdays

  

Events / Contemporary Art

Kent Williams - Swim in the Deep Water

Merry Karnowsky Gallery - 170 South La Brea Avenue - Los Angeles (Park La Brea)

Sept. 27 - Oct. 25: Using the human form as an abstracted trapeze, Kent Williams presents arresting paintings of beleaguered figures. Opening...

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays: (September 27 through October 25)

  

Events / Art

Francis Alÿs - Fabiola

Los Angeles County Museum of Art - LACMA - 5905 Wilshire Blvd. - Los Angeles (Park La Brea)

Sept. 7 - Jan. 4: Belgian artist Francis Alÿs collects images of the fourth-century Saint Fabiola, done by many, many artists. All the paintings...

Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays: (ends January 4)

  

Events / Art

A Story of Photography - The Marjorie and Leonard Vernon Collection

Los Angeles County Museum of Art - LACMA - 5905 Wilshire Blvd. - Los Angeles (Park La Brea)

Oct. 5 - Feb. 1: Highlights of LACMA's newly acquired Marjorie and Leonard Vernon Collection include masterworks of photography from some names you...

Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays: (October 5 through February 1)

  

Events / Art

Five Centuries of Indonesian Textiles

Los Angeles County Museum of Art - LACMA - 5905 Wilshire Blvd. - Los Angeles (Park La Brea)

Sept. 18 - March 15: Over ninety extremely rare examples of Indonesian textile work from the 15th Century through the 20th-some of it dating...

Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays: (ends March 15)

  

Events / Art

Hard Targets - Masculinity and Sport

Los Angeles County Museum of Art - LACMA - 5905 Wilshire Blvd. - Los Angeles (Park La Brea)

Hard layups / bulging muscles

Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays: (October 9 through January 19)

  

Events / Photography

Meredith Rose, Eric Aston - Old Shots, New Tricks

EM&Co. - 7940 3rd St. - Los Angeles (Beverly / 3rd District)

Sept. 25 - Oct. 22: This collection of photographs, taken using vintage cameras and digital technology achieves ghostly, sunwashed effects. There's...

Daily (September 25 through October 22)

  

Style / Apparel and Accessories

Just opened: American Vintage - Melrose

American Vintage - Melrose - 7575 Melrose Ave. - Los Angeles (Hollywood)

A treasure trove of style goodies

Daily (ends November 12)

  

Events / Theater Event

Kiss of the Spider Woman

Bootleg Theatre - 2220 Beverly Blvd - Los Angeles (Historic Filipinotown)

Accompanied by a live six-member orchestra, this musical comes to life by the fantasies of two jail-mates in Latin America. Valentin is a toughie...

Sundays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays: (September 26 through October 26)

  

Events / Film Showing

Wait Until Dark - New Beverly Cinema

New Beverly Cinema - 7165 Beverly Blvd. - Los Angeles (Park La Brea)

Audrey Hepburn stars as a woman menaced by thugs searching for the trafficked heroin hidden in a doll. Notably, this film also features Alan Arkin...

Daily 7:30 p.m. (October 1 through October 2)

  

Music / Hip Hop

Cypress Hill with the Cool Kids

The Wiltern - 3790 Wilshire Blvd - Los Angeles (Koreatown)

What better way to spend Halloween than being stoned out of your mind at a rad hip hop show?

October 31: 8 p.m.

  

Music / Funk

Nikka Costa

The El Rey - 5515 Wilshire Blvd. - Los Angeles (Park La Brea)

Local funk-rock superstar plays her home crowd

October 3: 8 p.m.