Boo! Before we mentally check out completely for the long weekend, do ya wanna hear about an a-maze-ing Halloween giveaway?? (If you unsubscribe because of that bad pun, I totally get it tbh)

THE MAZE returns this Halloween for its biggest edition yet, transforming the DTLA Arts District into an indoor-outdoor playground filled with immersive installations, roaming performers, hidden pathways, and plenty of late-night surprises. This year’s lineup features a rare Arcade Fire DJ set, The Blaze, and Claude VonStroke. Figure out your costumes and enter to win a pair of tickets!*

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• If you haven’t seen a movie under the dome at Cosm in Inglewood yet, then “get outta my swamp!” Transport into Shrek’s “Land of Fairytales” at the world’s first animated cinematic experience in Shared Reality. Sign up for presale access!*

• ARIA VEGA mixes reggaetón, afrobeats, dancehall, and Caribbean rhythms into what she calls “Costeñita Core.” She’s bringing a little taste of the Colombian coast to The Roxy next Tuesday, 10/13!*

• Maryland's Bumpin Uglies have spent years stirring reggae, ska, and punk into one gloriously rowdy cocktail. They're pouring out their Orange Crush Tour at The Observatory next Friday, 10/16. Win your way in!*

• Join Planned Parenthood at nya studios EAST next Friday & Saturday, 10/16-17 to learn why it’s getting harder to get sexual and reproductive healthcare in this country, and what it’s going to take to win back our rights. Register for free!*

• Celebrate 25 years of Jimmy Eat World’s Bleed American and 20 years of The Format’s Dog Problems with a double-billing at the Hollywood Bowl on Saturday, 11/7! Win a pair of tickets!*

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• Something broke that needs fixing (besides your heart)? The Highland Park Repair Fair returns this Saturday, 10/10. Appliances, furniture, electronics, clothing, jewelry – they’ll fix anything for FREE!

• Can’t make it to Head Trip this weekend? Don’t trip! You can stream the whole festival live on Apple Music, Twitch, or YouTube! But if you will be there, please say “hi” if you see me shakin’ some ass on the Polo Fields!

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