Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best date night in Los Angeles the weekend of Oct 2–4, 2026: 74 picks, refreshed weekly.
74 picks · checked Sep 21
Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodLo2013 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTim Burton's stop-motion film screens on the Hollywood Forever cemetery lawn and it's selling fast.
Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodLo2013 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTim Burton's stop-motion film screens on the Hollywood Forever cemetery lawn and it's selling fast.
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Hollywood Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood & West HollywoodChristian Dionne · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsPonyboy and the Greasers take the Hollywood Pantages stage in the touring musical The Outsiders.
Hollywood Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood & West HollywoodChristian Dionne · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsPonyboy and the Greasers take the Hollywood Pantages stage in the touring musical The Outsiders.
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Hollywood Palladium, 6215 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood & West HollywoodA single Friday 7pm show at the Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood.
Hollywood Palladium, 6215 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood & West Hollywood
Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideCayambe · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTwo days of melodic house and techno on the pier itself, topped by Meduza, Monolink and Claptone.
Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideCayambe · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTwo days of melodic house and techno on the pier itself, topped by Meduza, Monolink and Claptone.
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Directors Village, Westwood, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideKevin Paul · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA new 4K restoration screens with Guillermo del Toro in person for a post-film Q&A.
Directors Village, Westwood, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideKevin Paul · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA new 4K restoration screens with Guillermo del Toro in person for a post-film Q&A.
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Orpheum Theatre, Broadway Theater District, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictVisitor7 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAn all-stars edition of LA's decades-old drag pageant parody, in a 1926 movie palace.
Orpheum Theatre, Broadway Theater District, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictVisitor7 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAn all-stars edition of LA's decades-old drag pageant parody, in a 1926 movie palace.
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Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideToglenn · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA Tony winner's twice sold-out Off-Broadway mix of song and stand-up stories, for five shows only.
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideToglenn · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA Tony winner's twice sold-out Off-Broadway mix of song and stand-up stories, for five shows only.
Add to calendarMax Amini brings four weekend stand-up shows to the 3,400-seat Dolby Theatre.
Max Amini brings four weekend stand-up shows to the 3,400-seat Dolby Theatre.
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Getty Villa, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideScotwriter21 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe tragedy reset in pre-conquest Tenochtitlan, in English, Spanish and Nahuatl on an outdoor stage.
Getty Villa, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideScotwriter21 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe tragedy reset in pre-conquest Tenochtitlan, in English, Spanish and Nahuatl on an outdoor stage.
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Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodWikimedia Commons contributor · public domain · Wikimedia CommonsBong Joon Ho’s monster film returns in the world premiere of a new 4K restoration.
Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodWikimedia Commons contributor · public domain · Wikimedia CommonsBong Joon Ho’s monster film returns in the world premiere of a new 4K restoration.
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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireDowntowngal · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA single Sunday big-screen showing at the Academy Museum; check the venue for the showtime.
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireDowntowngal · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA single Sunday big-screen showing at the Academy Museum; check the venue for the showtime.
Add to calendarDisney’s first North American tour in 25 years closes its Segerstrom run this weekend.
Disney’s first North American tour in 25 years closes its Segerstrom run this weekend.
Add to calendarThe Canadian bass duo plays a big outdoor electronic show in Grand Park, the first of two nights.
The Canadian bass duo plays a big outdoor electronic show in Grand Park, the first of two nights.
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Shrine Expo Hall, University Park, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictKETTAMA adds a second Shrine Expo Hall night with Goldenvoice and Framework.
Shrine Expo Hall, University Park, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictKETTAMA adds a second Shrine Expo Hall night with Goldenvoice and Framework.
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Shrine Expo Hall, University Park, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictHouse producer Max Styler brings his 2026 tour to the Shrine Expo Hall.
Shrine Expo Hall, University Park, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictHouse producer Max Styler brings his 2026 tour to the Shrine Expo Hall.
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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireThe Sanderson sisters return to the big screen for an October Family Matinee at the Academy Museum.
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireThe Sanderson sisters return to the big screen for an October Family Matinee at the Academy Museum.
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South Coast Repertory, Segerstrom Stage, Costa Mesa, Orange CountySCR marks Sondheim’s 40th anniversary with a full new production and an ASL matinee.
South Coast Repertory, Segerstrom Stage, Costa Mesa, Orange CountySCR marks Sondheim’s 40th anniversary with a full new production and an ASL matinee.
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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireLiza Minnelli’s Sally Bowles meets Bob Fosse’s Berlin in Cabaret, the Academy Museum’s Oscar Sundays selection.
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireLiza Minnelli’s Sally Bowles meets Bob Fosse’s Berlin in Cabaret, the Academy Museum’s Oscar Sundays selection.
Add to calendarThe orchestra pairs Beethoven with Copland at 7pm at the Fred Kavli Theatre in Thousand Oaks.
The orchestra pairs Beethoven with Copland at 7pm at the Fred Kavli Theatre in Thousand Oaks.
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Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideDog Man: The Musical is a reviewed weekend pick.
Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd, Santa Monica, Venice & the Westside
RELISH 2026 — Newport Beach and Costa Mesa venues, Newport Beach / Costa Mesa, Orange CountyCelebrity chefs, tastings, dinners, brunch and wellness programs span three Orange County days.
RELISH 2026 — Newport Beach and Costa Mesa venues, Newport Beach / Costa Mesa, Orange CountyCelebrity chefs, tastings, dinners, brunch and wellness programs span three Orange County days.
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The Comedy Store, West Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodZakir Khan headlines a Hindi-language late show in the Comedy Store’s Main Room.
The Comedy Store, West Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodZakir Khan headlines a Hindi-language late show in the Comedy Store’s Main Room.
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Largo at the Coronet, Beverly Grove, Hollywood & West HollywoodJudd Apatow & Friends – A Benefit for Comic Relief has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Largo at the Coronet, Beverly Grove, Hollywood & West HollywoodJudd Apatow & Friends – A Benefit for Comic Relief has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Largo at the Coronet, Beverly Grove, Hollywood & West HollywoodGary Gulman: Grandiloquent has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Largo at the Coronet, Beverly Grove, Hollywood & West HollywoodGary Gulman: Grandiloquent has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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