{"id":19669,"date":"2025-10-23T15:19:12","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T15:19:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/19669\/"},"modified":"2025-10-23T15:19:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T15:19:12","slug":"l-a-weekend-guide-merrily-we-roll-along-at-afi-fest-academy-museum-monster-mash-rooftop-soccer-at-the-americana-at-brand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/19669\/","title":{"rendered":"L.A. Weekend Guide: \u2018Merrily We Roll Along\u2019 at AFI Fest, Academy Museum Monster Mash, Rooftop Soccer at The Americana at Brand\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Plus, Spinning Sunset: Spooky Edition and Grand Ave Arts: All Access\u00a0<\/p>\n

L.A. Weekend Guide: \u2018Merrily We Roll Along\u2019 at AFI Fest, Academy Museum Monster Mash, Rooftop Soccer at The Americana at Brand\u00a0<\/p>\n

Every Thursday,\u00a0Los Angeles\u00a0magazine<\/a>\u00a0curates a list of the best events in and around Los Angeles. Craft a great last-minute schedule with our\u00a0Weekend Guide<\/a>\u00a0to L.A., and don\u2019t forget to sign up to have the guide delivered to your inbox every week by clicking\u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

L.A. Dance Project: \u2018Gems\u2019<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"WallisWallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly HillsCredit: Photo by BHCVB-Brandon Wise<\/p>\n

With support from Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels, Gems, by choreographer Benjamin Millepied, showcases a contemporary ballet trilogy built on the convergence of dance, music and visual art.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Paley Archive x \u2018The Golden Girls\u2019 \u2014 Oct. 23<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"BettyBetty WhiteCredit: Desiree Navarro\/FilmMagic<\/p>\n

Paley curator Allison Kraft hosts a conversation and presentation at the Beverly Hills Public Library in celebration of the show\u2019s 40-year anniversary.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Hotel Bel-Air Halloween Movies Under the Stars \u2014 Oct. 23-24<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"HotelHotel Bel-AirCredit: Hotel Bel-Air<\/p>\n

Hotel Bel-Air ushers in the last two weeks of October with Halloween time-favorite movies, including Death Becomes Her on Oct. 23 and Scream on Oct. 24. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Halloween Afternoon Tea at Chado Tea \u2014 Oct. 23-26<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"ChadoCredit: Chado Tea Room<\/p>\n

Embrace the spooky holiday with a festive tea service at any Chado Tea location. Available through Oct. 31, the service pairs Black Magic and Dia De Los Muertos Teas with themed finger sandwiches and a glass of Chado\u2019s Halloween iced with cream of pumpkin beverage. Guests also take home a special gift. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Barmini at The Beaudry Room \u2014 Oct. 24<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"BarminiCredit: Courtesy Barmini<\/p>\n

Jos\u00e9 Andr\u00e9s Group\u2019s cocktail lab hits Conrad Los Angeles with two seatings at the tenth-floor space, bringing to Los Angeles its signature snacks (wagyu tartare, jam\u00f3n croquetas, more) and cocktails right from Washington, D.C.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Proper Presents: Washed Out DJ Set \u2014 Oct. 24<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"PalmaPalmaCredit: Santa Monica Proper Hotel<\/p>\n

Gold Sky Productions and POM Wonderful take over the Santa Monica Poper Hotel with complimentary POM mocktails, POM cocktails (for purchase) and DJ sets from Melis and Washed Out. \u00a0<\/p>\n

AFI Fest: Merrily We Roll Along \u2014 Oct. 25<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"TCLTCL Theatre, where AFI Festival takes placeCredit: (Photo by David McNew\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

In presentation with Los Angeles magazine, AFI screens a special showing of Merrily We Roll Along, the filmed version of the 2024-2024 stage revival of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth\u2019s 1981 musical. Starring Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe and Lindsay Mendez, a conversation with director Maria Friedman follows the film.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Spinning Sunset: Spooky Edition \u2014 Oct. 25<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"TheThe Sunset StripCredit: The Sunset Strip<\/p>\n

The vinyl fair returns to the Pink Dot parking lot with vinyl vendors, live DJs, pumpkin decorating, face painting, flash tattoos and more. RSVPs are encouraged.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Fellow x Kettl Matcha \u2014 Oct. 25<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"FellowCredit: Courtesy Fellow<\/p>\n

Celebrate the launch of Fellow\u2019s matcha kit from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its Venice storefront where the kitchen gear brand partners with Los Feliz\u2019s Kettl on a special-edition Hakusan matcha.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Academy Museum Monster Mash \u2014 Oct. 25<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"AerialAerial shot of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Credit: Photo by Joshua White\/JW Pictures. \u00a9Academy Museum Foundation<\/p>\n

Spotlighting a \u201cmonstrous feminine\u201d theme, the Academy Museum\u2019s annual Halloween time events pairs screenings of Bride of Frankenstein (1935), The Love Witch (2016) and Jennifer\u2019s Body (2009) with tarot and palm readings, voice acting workshops and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Fair Trade LA 20th Anniversary Celebration \u2014 Oct. 25<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"DecoCredit: Deco Building<\/p>\n

From 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Fair Trade LA celebrates its two-decade milestone with a special evening at the Deco Building. Festivities include dancing, a three-course meal provided by Flavors from Afar, live screen printing by Hit + Run and an awards ceremony. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Grand Ave Arts: All Access \u2014 Oct. 25<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\"Grand Avenue Arts all access in Los Angeles, CA on 10\/19\/2024. Credit: John McCoy for the Music Center<\/p>\n

The Broad, Colburn School, LA Opera, MOCA, LA Phil and more come together for a free day of art music and culture in Downtown Los Angeles where Angelenos can experience performances, workshops, behind-the-scenes tours and other creative activities between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Katana Halloween Bash \u2014 Oct. 25<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"KatanaCredit: Courtesy Katana<\/p>\n

The Japanese Sunset Strip establishment pairs robata grill specials and festive cocktails with a vinyl DJ set from 5:30 p.m. to midnight. \u00a0<\/p>\n

A Murder Mystery Dinner to Die for at Sendero \u2014 Oct. 25<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Sendero\"Credit: Courtesy Sendero\/ The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles<\/p>\n

From 24 floors above, indulge in an evening of mystery, mystique and marvelous flavors at Le\u00f1a at Sendero. Chef Hendrix Vega\u2019s three-course dinner comes accompanied by a live tarot card reading, interactive murder mystery, prizes, a performance and take-home dessert. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Shark Beauty at The Grove \u2014 Oct. 25-26<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"SharkCredit: Courtesy Shark Beauty<\/p>\n

The Shark Beauty Glam & Glowtel brings express touch-ups, professional hair and skin results, the chance to see its new beauty technology and more to the shopping destination.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Fall Floral Arranging Workshop at Oh La La \u2014 Oct. 26<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"OhCredit: Courtesy Oh La La<\/p>\n

Design and build a seasonal tablescape arrangement (and enjoy pastries and refreshments) from 4 to 6 p.m. at Oh La La<\/a> in partnership with Kaylyn Hewitt Garceau of True Vine Studios. Extend your stay at the restaurant (or anytime Oct. 24-31) for Halloween cocktails and mocktails.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Mimi Cheng x Kato \u2014 Oct. 26<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Kato\"Kato restaurant at Row DTLACredit: Colleen O\u2019Brien<\/p>\n

Kato James Beard Award-winning chef Jon Yao teams up with Hannah and Marian Cheng of NYC\u2019s Mimi Cheng on a limited-time Taiwanese lamb sausage dumpling. The collaboration will have a one-day-only<\/a> appearance at Kato where diners can also try Mimi Cheng\u2019s recently launched retail dumplings and enjoy giveaways, seasonal kakigori and drinks, free dumplings and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Skyline Pitch at The Americana at Brand<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"SkylineCredit: Courtesy Skyline Pitch<\/p>\n

Join pickup games, youth camps and more at this 25,000-square-foot rooftop soccer venue atop The Americana at Brand\u2019s parking structure. More than a soccer field, it also features a tennis court, training zones, lounge areas, play stations and a panna cage.\u00a0<\/p>\n