#1
Crenshaw, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireSaturday, October 17, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.Free admission
Taste of Soul 2026
LA’s free Taste of Soul fills Crenshaw Boulevard with live music, food and family zones.
FreeOne Day Only
Things to Do in Los Angeles Saturday Night, Oct 17
Hand-picked every week — checked against organizers’ own pages.
Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Los Angeles on Saturday night, Oct 17: 38 picks, refreshed weekly.
38 picks · checked Sep 28, 1:02 PM PT
The 10 best things to do in LA on Saturday night, Oct 17
- Taste of Soul 2026 — Saturday, October 17, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. · Free · Koreatown & Mid-Wilshire
- 17th Annual El Sereno Día de los Muertos Festival — Saturday, October 17, 3–9:30 p.m. · Free · Silver Lake
- Family Festival: LA and Mexico in Focus — Saturday, October 17, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. · Free · Santa Monica
- Public Star Party – October 17, 2026 — Sat, Oct 17 2:00pm · Free · Silver Lake
- Carmen at LA Opera — Opening Saturday, October 17 · Music Center
- A Bigger Splash at Lacma — Saturday, October 17, 7–9pm · Free · Miracle Mile
- David Lynch: LA — On view September 19–December 23 · Mid-City
- LA Punk Film Festival — 10th Anniversary Weekend — Friday, October 16 at 10pm; Saturday · Santa Monica
- Día de los Muertos Recuerdo Poster Workshop — Saturday, October 17, noon–3 p.m. · Free · Silver Lake
- Breaking Away — Saturday 4pm · Silver Lake
38 picks
The 10 picks
Crenshaw, Koreatown & Mid-Wilshire#1Saturday, October 17, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. · One Day Only
Crenshaw, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireTaste of Soul 2026
LA’s free Taste of Soul fills Crenshaw Boulevard with live music, food and family zones.
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El Sereno, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the EastsideSaturday, October 17, 3–9:30 p.m.Free
17th Annual El Sereno Día de los Muertos Festival
This free El Sereno festival pairs community altars with mariachi, art, food and vendors.
FreeOne Day Only
#2Saturday, October 17, 3–9:30 p.m. · One Day Only
El Sereno, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the Eastside17th Annual El Sereno Día de los Muertos Festival
This free El Sereno festival pairs community altars with mariachi, art, food and vendors.
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Brentwood, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideSaturday, October 17, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.Free
Family Festival: LA and Mexico in Focus
A free Getty day brings mariachi, folklórico, storytelling and hands-on art to the Center.
FreeOne Day Only
#3Saturday, October 17, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. · One Day Only
Brentwood, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideFamily Festival: LA and Mexico in Focus
A free Getty day brings mariachi, folklórico, storytelling and hands-on art to the Center.
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Griffith Observatory, Griffith Park, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the EastsideSat, Oct 17, 2026 · 2:00pmFree general admission
Public Star Party – October 17, 2026
See Public Star Party – October 17, 2026 in Los Angeles this weekend.
FreeOne Day Only
#4Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 2:00pm · One Day Only
Griffith Observatory, Griffith Park, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the EastsidePublic Star Party – October 17, 2026
See Public Star Party – October 17, 2026 in Los Angeles this weekend.
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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
#5Opening Saturday, October 17; performances through November 7 · Limited Run
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Music Center, Downtown LA & Arts District#6
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
#6Saturday, October 17, 7–9pm · One Day Only
LACMA, Miracle Mile, Koreatown & Mid-Wilshire#7
Pace Gallery Los Angeles, Mid-City, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireOn view September 19–December 23, 2026; opening reception Saturday, September 19, 2026, 6–8pm
David Lynch: LA
See David Lynch: LA in Los Angeles this weekend.
ArtLimited Run
#7On view September 19–December 23, 2026; opening reception Saturday, September 19, 2026, 6–8pm · Limited Run
Pace Gallery Los Angeles, Mid-City, Koreatown & Mid-Wilshire#8
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
#8Friday, 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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East Los Angeles, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the EastsideSaturday, October 17, noon–3 p.m.Free
Día de los Muertos Recuerdo Poster Workshop
Make free Día de los Muertos recuerdo posters at an all-ages East LA workshop.
FreeOne Day Only
#9Saturday, October 17, noon–3 p.m. · One Day Only
East Los Angeles, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the EastsideDía de los Muertos Recuerdo Poster Workshop
Make free Día de los Muertos recuerdo posters at an all-ages East LA workshop.
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Vidiots, Eagle Rock, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the Eastside#10Saturday 4pm · One Day Only
Vidiots, Eagle Rock, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the EastsideMore on Saturday night
#11
LACMA, Miracle Mile, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireSaturday, October 17, noon–3pmFree
Chess at Lacma
See Chess at Lacma in Los Angeles this weekend.
FreeOne Day Only
#11Saturday, October 17, noon–3pm · One Day Only
LACMA, Miracle Mile, Koreatown & Mid-Wilshire#12
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
#12September 12–October 18, 2026 · Limited Run
Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd, Santa Monica, Venice & the Westside#13
PasadenaSaturday, October 17; kickoff time TBA
UCLA Bruins Football vs. Wisconsin
UCLA hosts Big Ten opponent Wisconsin at the Rose Bowl; kickoff time is still TBA.
One Day Only
#13Saturday, October 17; kickoff time TBA · One Day Only
PasadenaUCLA Bruins Football vs. Wisconsin
UCLA hosts Big Ten opponent Wisconsin at the Rose Bowl; kickoff time is still TBA.
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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.
Limited Run
#14Saturday, 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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#15
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
#15September 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
#16September 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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Sci-Fi Art Show & Market with Muralism, North Hollywood, Studio City, Burbank & the ValleySaturday 5pm
Sci-Fi Art Show & Market with Muralism
See Sci-Fi Art Show & Market with Muralism in Los Angeles this weekend.
One Day Only
#17Saturday 5pm · One Day Only
Sci-Fi Art Show & Market with Muralism, North Hollywood, Studio City, Burbank & the ValleySci-Fi Art Show & Market with Muralism
See Sci-Fi Art Show & Market with Muralism in Los Angeles this weekend.
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Downtown Los Angeles, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictSaturday, October 17, 6 p.m.
LA Kings vs. Boston Bruins
The LA Kings host Boston in a Saturday-night hockey matchup at Crypto.com Arena.
One Day Only
#18Saturday, October 17, 6 p.m. · One Day Only
Downtown Los Angeles, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictLA Kings vs. Boston Bruins
The LA Kings host Boston in a Saturday-night hockey matchup at Crypto.com Arena.
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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
#19Sat, Oct 17, 6:30 PM · Limited Run
Vidiots, Eagle Rock, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the Eastside#20
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
#20October 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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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
#21Select 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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Downtown Los Angeles, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictSaturday, October 17, 8 p.m.Tickets from $67
Elim Chan Conducts Swan Lake
Elim Chan leads Swan Lake and Yefim Bronfman plays Liszt in a one-night LA Phil program.
One Day Only
#22Saturday, October 17, 8 p.m. · One Day Only
Downtown Los Angeles, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictElim Chan Conducts Swan Lake
Elim Chan leads Swan Lake and Yefim Bronfman plays Liszt in a one-night LA Phil program.
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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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#23Saturday, 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.
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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
#24Friday 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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