Event agenda: what to do in Los Angeles from October 23 to 29
As is tradition, Lila Downs will celebrate Dia de los Muertos in the city this weekend
The Boulet Brothers at Knott's
On select nights, Knott's Scary Farm at Knott's Berry Farm (8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park) welcomes the Boulet Brothers to join the experience park with exclusive meet-and-greets. Its final visits are today, Thursday, and Sunday at the Legacy Store. Tickets start at $69. Reports at knotts.com.
Tarantino Live at CineVita
CineVita (1248 District Dr., Inglewood) is a 15,000-square-foot Belgian Spiegel tent featuring immersive entertainment. This time it's Tarantino Live, a Pulp Rock Extravaganza featuring Quentin Tarantino's most unforgettable musical moments. It ends November 16. Tickets start at $29. thecinevita.com reports.
Lila Downs at the Soraya
It’s become a tradition for Mexican-American singer Lila Downs to celebrate Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) at the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts (18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge), where a festival featuring folkloric dancing and performances of Mexican traditions is held on the date. Friday at 8 p.m. Sold out. thesoraya.org reports.
Exhibit at the Getty Museum
The J. Paul Getty Museum (1200 Getty Center Dr., Los Angeles) presents Learning to Draw, an exhibition exploring artistic training and drawing skills in Europe from the 16th to the 19th centuries. Ends January 25. Free admission. Reports getty.edu.
Friday the 24th
Complexions at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
Complexions Contemporary Ballet, which combines classical ballet with athleticism and brilliant technique, returns to the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion (135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles) with works such as For Crying Out Loud and music by U2. Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets from $55. Reports musiccenter.org.
Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Segerstrom
The Rocky Horror Picture Show and the Drag Hallo-Queen Spooktacular return to the Segerstrom Center for the Arts (600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa).The classic film will be screened at Julianne and George Argyros Plaza with a drag performance prior. Friday at 7 p.m. Free admission. Information: scfta.org.
Saturday, November 26
Day of the Dead at Grand Park
The Day of the Dead celebration at Gloria Molina Grand Park (200 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles) includes art installations, 19 altars, live music, and family-friendly activities. Saturday through November 2. Free event. Information: grandparkla.org.
Spooktacular at Frida Cinema
Frida Cinema (305 E. 4th St., #100, Santa Ana) presents its fifth Annual Spooktacular Special, in which artists and filmmakers present their work on screen, from the macabre to the melancholic. Saturday at 5 p.m. Tickets from $16. Visit thefridacinema.org.
Pumpkins in the Pines at Sky Park at Santa's Village
Sky Park at Santa's Village (28950 CA-18, Skyforest) continues its fall celebration with Pumpkins in the Pines, featuring pumpkin patches, seasonal food and drinks, a pumpkin-painting workshop, a puppet show, and more. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets from $59. Visit skyparksantasvillage.com.
Monster Mash at the Academy Museum
During the Monster Mash event at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures (6067 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles), visitors of all ages can participate in special effects makeup demonstrations, guided tours, monster appearances, and more. Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Museum admission starts at $15. For information, visit academymuseum.org.

