Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best date night in Los Angeles the weekend of Oct 9–12, 2026: 61 picks, refreshed weekly.
61 picks · checked Sep 21
Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodWatch Carrie at 50 on the lawn at Hollywood Forever, with picnics, DJs and costumes.
Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodWatch Carrie at 50 on the lawn at Hollywood Forever, with picnics, DJs and costumes.
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Wilshire Ebell Theatre, Mid-Wilshire, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireLos Angeles · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsIra Glass tells a reported story; improvisers who have not heard it build scenes from it.
Wilshire Ebell Theatre, Mid-Wilshire, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireLos Angeles · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsIra Glass tells a reported story; improvisers who have not heard it build scenes from it.
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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireFred Cherrygarden · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsCatch Aliens projected in 70mm at the Academy Museum, a one-day screening.
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireFred Cherrygarden · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsCatch Aliens projected in 70mm at the Academy Museum, a one-day screening.
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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireDowntowngal · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe Academy Museum screens Get on the Bus in 4K for its 30th anniversary, one day only.
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireDowntowngal · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe Academy Museum screens Get on the Bus in 4K for its 30th anniversary, one day only.
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The Wallis (Bram Goldsmith Theater), Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideToglenn · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA rare West Coast run for EVIDENCE, four works in the 500-seat Bram Goldsmith Theater.
The Wallis (Bram Goldsmith Theater), Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideToglenn · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA rare West Coast run for EVIDENCE, four works in the 500-seat Bram Goldsmith Theater.
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Hollywood Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood & West HollywoodChristian Dionne · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsThe Tony-winning Best Musical brings Ponyboy and the Greasers to the Pantages.
Hollywood Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood & West HollywoodChristian Dionne · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsThe Tony-winning Best Musical brings Ponyboy and the Greasers to the Pantages.
Add to calendarDisney’s first North American tour in 25 years closes at Segerstrom Sunday.
Disney’s first North American tour in 25 years closes at Segerstrom Sunday.
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La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, La Mirada, South Bay & Long BeachLa Mirada’s full-scale Little Shop revival reaches its final weekend.
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, La Mirada, South Bay & Long BeachLa Mirada’s full-scale Little Shop revival reaches its final weekend.
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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireDowntowngal · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA single Sunday screening on film 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 screening on film at the Academy Museum; check the venue for the showtime.
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LACMA — Smidt Welcome Plaza, Miracle Mile, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireGunnar Klack · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFree Friday-evening jazz behind Urban Light, no tickets needed and picnics welcome.
LACMA — Smidt Welcome Plaza, Miracle Mile, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireGunnar Klack · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFree Friday-evening jazz behind Urban Light, no tickets needed and picnics welcome.
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Hollywood Palladium, 6215 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood & West HollywoodCodera23 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOne Friday night only at the Hollywood Palladium, marking a decade since the album's release.
Hollywood Palladium, 6215 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood & West HollywoodCodera23 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOne Friday night only at the Hollywood Palladium, marking a decade since the album's release.
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Hollywood Palladium, 6215 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood & West HollywoodMastodon take over the Hollywood Palladium for one night only.
Hollywood Palladium, 6215 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood & West HollywoodBassem Youssef brings The Belly of the Beast Tour to The Wiltern for one night.
Bassem Youssef brings The Belly of the Beast Tour to The Wiltern for one night.
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Royce Hall, UCLA, Westwood, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideBeyond My Ken · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsCAP UCLA bills this as Akram Khan Company's last touring work, for one Saturday.
Royce Hall, UCLA, Westwood, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideBeyond My Ken · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsCAP UCLA bills this as Akram Khan Company's last touring work, for one Saturday.
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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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TCL Chinese 6 Theatres, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodCarol M. Highsmith · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsWorld premieres of new horror on Hollywood Boulevard, with filmmakers on hand for Q&As.
TCL Chinese 6 Theatres, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodCarol M. Highsmith · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsWorld premieres of new horror on Hollywood Boulevard, with filmmakers on hand for Q&As.
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South Coast Repertory, Julianne Argyros Stage, Costa Mesa, Orange CountyTony winner Laura Benanti blends original songs and candid comedy in a six-show engagement.
South Coast Repertory, Julianne Argyros Stage, Costa Mesa, Orange CountyTony winner Laura Benanti blends original songs and candid comedy in a six-show engagement.
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Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Willowbrook, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictJazz at Drew has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Willowbrook, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictGabriel Iglesias headlines Palmdale Amphitheater in the Antelope Valley for one night only.
Gabriel Iglesias headlines Palmdale Amphitheater in the Antelope Valley for one night only.
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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireLuijtenphotos · CC0 · Wikimedia CommonsA single 35mm screening at the Academy Museum; check the venue for the showtime.
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireLuijtenphotos · CC0 · Wikimedia CommonsA single 35mm screening at the Academy Museum; check the venue for the showtime.
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Ontario Improv, Ontario, Inland EmpireKountry Wayne has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Ontario Improv, Ontario, Inland Empire
Mayan Theater, 1038 S. Hill St., Downtown LA & Arts District03 Greedo At the Mayan Theatre has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Mayan Theater, 1038 S. Hill St., Downtown LA & Arts District03 Greedo At the Mayan Theatre has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireThe Fog in 4K has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireJonathan Van Ness does stand-up at the Grove of Anaheim for one night only, Oct 9 at 8pm.
Jonathan Van Ness does stand-up at the Grove of Anaheim for one night only, Oct 9 at 8pm.
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