#1
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Music Center, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictOpening Saturday, October 17; performances through November 7Ticketed
Carmen at LA Opera
See Carmen at LA Opera in Los Angeles this weekend.
Limited Run
Date night in Los Angeles Saturday Night, Oct 17
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Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best date night in Los Angeles on Saturday night, Oct 17: 24 picks, refreshed weekly.
24 picks · checked Sep 28, 1:02 PM PT
The 10 best date night picks in LA on Saturday night, Oct 17
- Carmen at LA Opera — Opening Saturday, October 17 · Music Center
- A Bigger Splash at Lacma — Saturday, October 17, 7–9pm · Free · Miracle Mile
- LA Punk Film Festival — 10th Anniversary Weekend — Friday, October 16 at 10pm; Saturday · Santa Monica
- Breaking Away — Saturday 4pm · Silver Lake
- Dog Man: The Musical — September 12–October 18 · From $40.25 · Santa Monica
- WIVES — Saturday, October 17, 2 p.m. · Downtown LA & Arts District
- Dragon Baby — September 30–October 16 · Pay What You Can from $20 · Santa Monica
- Into the Woods — September 12–October 18 · Costa Mesa
- The History of Concrete — Sat, Oct 17, 6:30 PM · Silver Lake
- Animation Is Film Festival 2026 — October 16–19 · Free · Hollywood
24 picks
The 10 picks
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Music Center, Downtown LA & Arts District#1Opening Saturday, October 17; performances through November 7 · Limited Run
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Music Center, Downtown LA & Arts District#2
LACMA, Miracle Mile, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireSaturday, October 17, 7–9pmFree
A Bigger Splash at Lacma
See A Bigger Splash at Lacma in Los Angeles this weekend.
FreeOne Day Only
#2Saturday, October 17, 7–9pm · One Day Only
LACMA, Miracle Mile, Koreatown & Mid-Wilshire#3
Laemmle West Los Angeles, West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideFriday, October 16 at 10pm; Saturday, October 17 from 10am–6:30pm
LA Punk Film Festival — 10th Anniversary Weekend
See LA Punk Film Festival — 10th Anniversary Weekend in Los Angeles this weekend.
One Weekend Only
#3Friday, October 16 at 10pm; Saturday, October 17 from 10am–6:30pm · One Weekend Only
Laemmle West Los Angeles, West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideLA Punk Film Festival — 10th Anniversary Weekend
See LA Punk Film Festival — 10th Anniversary Weekend in Los Angeles this weekend.
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Vidiots, Eagle Rock, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the Eastside#4Saturday 4pm · One Day Only
Vidiots, Eagle Rock, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the Eastside#5
Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideSeptember 12–October 18, 2026From $40.25
Dog Man: The Musical
Dog Man: The Musical is a reviewed weekend pick.
Limited Run
#5September 12–October 18, 2026 · Limited Run
Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd, Santa Monica, Venice & the Westside#6
Little Tokyo, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictSaturday, October 17, 2 p.m.; run continues through November 1Pay what you will
WIVES
East West Players’ comedy rewrites history through the wives beside powerful men.
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#6Saturday, October 17, 2 p.m.; run continues through November 1 · Limited Run
Little Tokyo, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictWIVES
East West Players’ comedy rewrites history through the wives beside powerful men.
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Geffen Playhouse (Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater), Westwood, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideMinnaert · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSeptember 30–October 16, 2026; Wednesdays and Thursdays 7:30pm, Fridays and Saturdays 8pmPay What You Can from $20
Dragon Baby
The last chapter of Porkalob's Dragon trilogy, still being built in front of its audience.
Limited Run
#7September 30–October 16, 2026; Wednesdays and Thursdays 7:30pm, Fridays and Saturdays 8pm · Limited Run
Geffen Playhouse (Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater), Westwood, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideMinnaert · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsDragon Baby
The last chapter of Porkalob's Dragon trilogy, still being built in front of its audience.
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South Coast Repertory, Segerstrom Stage, Costa Mesa, Orange CountySeptember 12–October 18, 2026 (opening night September 18)Ticketed via South Coast Repe…
Into the Woods
SCR marks Sondheim’s 40th anniversary with a full new production and an ASL matinee.
Limited Run
#8September 12–October 18, 2026 (opening night September 18) · Limited Run
South Coast Repertory, Segerstrom Stage, Costa Mesa, Orange CountyInto the Woods
SCR marks Sondheim’s 40th anniversary with a full new production and an ASL matinee.
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Vidiots, Eagle Rock, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the EastsideSat, Oct 17, 6:30 PM
The History of Concrete
See The History of Concrete in Los Angeles this weekend.
Limited Run
#9Sat, Oct 17, 6:30 PM · Limited Run
Vidiots, Eagle Rock, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the Eastside#10
HollywoodMorten Haan · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOctober 16–19, 2026; screenings from 4pm Friday (full schedule on the festival site)Tickets per screening
Animation Is Film Festival 2026
Animated features, shorts and panels over October 16–19 at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres, including a Cartoon Saloon 25th-anniversary event.
One Weekend Only
#10October 16–19, 2026; screenings from 4pm Friday (full schedule on the festival site) · One Weekend Only
HollywoodMorten Haan · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAnimation Is Film Festival 2026
Animated features, shorts and panels over October 16–19 at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres, including a Cartoon Saloon 25th-anniversary event.
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#11
Beckett Mansion, West AdamsSelect nights, September 17–November 8, 2026From $143 including fees
Delusion: Den of the Mosquito
See Delusion: Den of the Mosquito in Los Angeles this weekend.
Limited Run
#11Select nights, September 17–November 8, 2026 · Limited Run
Beckett Mansion, West AdamsDelusion: Den of the Mosquito
See Delusion: Den of the Mosquito in Los Angeles this weekend.
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Hollywood Hills, Hollywood & West HollywoodSaturday, October 17, 8 p.m.
Iron & Wine with Ken Pomeroy
Iron & Wine brings Hen’s Teeth to The Ford with Ken Pomeroy opening.
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#12Saturday, October 17, 8 p.m. · One Day Only
Hollywood Hills, Hollywood & West HollywoodIron & Wine with Ken Pomeroy
Iron & Wine brings Hen’s Teeth to The Ford with Ken Pomeroy opening.
Add to calendar#13
LACMA — Smidt Welcome Plaza, Miracle Mile, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireGunnar Klack · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFriday evenings through October, 6–8 p.m. — free, no ticketsFree
Jazz at Lacma
Free Friday-evening jazz behind Urban Light, no tickets needed and picnics welcome.
FreeLimited Run
#13Friday evenings through October, 6–8 p.m. — free, no tickets · Limited Run
LACMA — Smidt Welcome Plaza, Miracle Mile, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireGunnar Klack · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsJazz at Lacma
Free Friday-evening jazz behind Urban Light, no tickets needed and picnics welcome.
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Downtown Los Angeles, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictSaturday, October 17, 8 p.m.; doors at 6 p.m.
Laura Ramoso: The Calm Down Tour
Laura Ramoso brings her character-driven Calm Down sketch show to the Orpheum.
One Day Only
#14Saturday, October 17, 8 p.m.; doors at 6 p.m. · One Day Only
Downtown Los Angeles, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictLaura Ramoso: The Calm Down Tour
Laura Ramoso brings her character-driven Calm Down sketch show to the Orpheum.
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#15
Thousand Oaks, Ventura CountySaturday, October 17, 1 p.m.
Les Misérables
5-Star Theatricals stages Les Misérables for a Saturday matinee in Thousand Oaks.
One Day Only
#15Saturday, October 17, 1 p.m. · One Day Only
Thousand Oaks, Ventura CountyLes Misérables
5-Star Theatricals stages Les Misérables for a Saturday matinee in Thousand Oaks.
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Hollywood Forever, HollywoodFri, Oct 16, 2026 · 6:00pm
Geese – Getting Killed Again Tour
Geese – Getting Killed Again Tour has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
One Weekend Only
#16Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 6:00pm · One Weekend Only
Hollywood Forever, HollywoodGeese – Getting Killed Again Tour
Geese – Getting Killed Again Tour has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Hollywood Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood & West HollywoodChristian Dionne · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsSeptember 30–October 18, 2026
The Outsiders (Touring)
The Tony-winning Best Musical brings Ponyboy and the Greasers to the Pantages.
Limited Run
#17September 30–October 18, 2026 · Limited Run
Hollywood Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood & West HollywoodChristian Dionne · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsThe Outsiders (Touring)
The Tony-winning Best Musical brings Ponyboy and the Greasers to the Pantages.
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October 4–November 1, 2026
Come From Away
The musical's touring production plays a 2pm matinee at A Noise Within in Pasadena.
Limited Run
#18October 4–November 1, 2026 · Limited Run
Come From Away
The musical's touring production plays a 2pm matinee at A Noise Within in Pasadena.
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Los Feliz 3, Los Feliz, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the EastsideSAT OCT 17, 2026 7:00 PM
Hey Arnold!: A Spooktacular 30th Anniversary Screening
Hey Arnold!: A Spooktacular 30th Anniversary Screening has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#19SAT OCT 17, 2026 7:00 PM · One Day Only
Los Feliz 3, Los Feliz, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the EastsideHey Arnold!: A Spooktacular 30th Anniversary Screening
Hey Arnold!: A Spooktacular 30th Anniversary Screening has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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New Beverly Cinema, Hollywood & West HollywoodSaturday 2pm
Something Wicked This Way Comes
Something Wicked This Way Comes has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#20Saturday 2pm · One Day Only
New Beverly Cinema, Hollywood & West HollywoodSomething Wicked This Way Comes
Something Wicked This Way Comes has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Los Feliz 3, Los Feliz, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the EastsideSAT OCT 17, 2026 4:00 PM
THE Witches OF Eastwick
THE Witches OF Eastwick has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#21SAT OCT 17, 2026 4:00 PM · One Day Only
Los Feliz 3, Los Feliz, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the EastsideTHE Witches OF Eastwick
THE Witches OF Eastwick has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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New Beverly Cinema, Hollywood & West HollywoodSaturday 6:30pm
The Masque of the Red Death / House of Usher
The Masque of the Red Death / House of Usher has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#22Saturday 6:30pm · One Day Only
New Beverly Cinema, Hollywood & West HollywoodThe Masque of the Red Death / House of Usher
The Masque of the Red Death / House of Usher has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Vidiots, Eagle Rock, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the Eastside#23Saturday 7pm · One Day Only
Vidiots, Eagle Rock, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the Eastside#24
Newport Beach Film Festival venues, Newport Beach and Costa Mesa, Orange CountyOctober 15–22, 2026
Newport Beach Film Festival 2026
Newport Beach Film Festival 2026 has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
One Weekend Only
#24October 15–22, 2026 · One Weekend Only
Newport Beach Film Festival venues, Newport Beach and Costa Mesa, Orange CountyNewport Beach Film Festival 2026
Newport Beach Film Festival 2026 has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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