Writing this newsletter is giving me major FOMO, ‘cuz I sadly won’t be in town for Halloween this year. There’s SO much fun stuff to do in LA this spooky season (keep scrolling for our full guide)!

Instead, I’ll be in Louisville, Kentucky for a friend’s 30th birthday. Never been before (and I’ll obvi be consulting Do502), but if anyone knows the area or has any recs, please send my way!

Fright this way to your next giveaway…

Hollywood Forever's Día de los Muertos celebration returns for its 27th year this Saturday, 10/24 with DannyLux, Trish Toledo, and Tropa Mágica, plus nearly 300 traditional Aztec and folklórico dancers, Mexican film screenings, artisan vendors, a ceremonial procession, and community-created ofrendas.

It's one of LA's most meaningful fall events, so naturally we're giving away a pair of tickets!*

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• Ever wondered How to Lose a Girl in 7 Songs? Nashville's Knox blends punchy guitar with just enough romantic dysfunction to keep things interesting. Win a pair of tickets to hear it for yourself at The Fonda next Thursday, 10/29!

• Johnny Goth fuses gloomy indie rock and bedroom pop with a horror-movie atmosphere. His Sideshow Halloween show haunts the Moroccan Lounge next Thursday, 10/29. Win your way in!

• Ms. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean made The Score one of the defining hip-hop albums of the '90s. Now they're sharing a stage at the Hollywood Bowl on Sunday, 11/8. Get tickets!*

• Bay Area rapper Miles Minnick has made faith-based hip-hop a real thing. Now he's bringing the whole GLOVEMBER operation to The Belasco on Saturday, 11/14. Get tickets before they sell out!*

• Plus fresh announcements from Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Clay Street Unit, Sister Hazel, and more!

OUR ULTIMATE HALLOWEEN GUIDE

It's spooky season in Los Angeles, which means the city has collectively decided to dress like someone else, pay strangers to scare the shit out of us, and spend an unreasonable amount of money on fake blood.

We've rounded up our top haunted attractions, Halloween parties, horror screenings, festivals, free events, and other seasonal chaos worth leaving the house for.

THIS WEEKEND

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• Back for a good time, not a long time! For two nights only this Friday and Saturday, 10/23-24, the Chipotle at 7660 W Sunset Blvd. will be offering margaritas on the menu!

• Love puzzles? Head to York Blvd. this Sunday, 10/25, ‘cuz L.A. Puzz & Pals are throwing a party to celebrate the release of three new collab puzzles, including one with the Bob Baker Marionettes. Swing by for free prizes, puppets, and puzzles, lots and lots of puzzles!

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