Thursday 18

Japanese food exhibition at the Japan House gallery

Looks Delicious! | Exploring Japan's Food Replica Culture, at Japan House (6801 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles), is the first US exhibition to explore the artistry, innovation, and cultural significance of food replicas, as well as their history, manufacturing techniques, and uses. Opening today, Thursday, through January 25. Free admission. Reports at japanhousela.com.

Spiders at the Natural History Museum

The Spider Pavilion at the Natural History Museum (900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles) is set to showcase a menagerie of creepy crawlies, including tarantulas, wolf spiders, and jumping spiders. Ends November 30. Tickets $8 plus museum admission. nhm.org reports.

Friday, the 19th

Halloween at Castle Dark

The Halloween Castle Dark event is back at Castle Park (3500 Polk St., Riverside) with family-friendly entertainment, including three new mazes, scare zones, live shows, and a sunset party with a DJ and drinks for sale. Fridays-Sundays, September 19-November 1. Tickets from $20. castlepark.com reports.

Manuel Turizo at the Peacock

Latin urban pop artist Manuel Turizo will perform at the Peacock Theater (777 Chick Hearn Ct., Los Angeles) as part of his 201 tour. Fridays at 8 pm Tickets from $63. Reports axs.com.

Saturday 20

Cooking Classes at La Cocina de Gloria Molina

Teen Class: Corn Tortillas and Salsa in a Molcajete is an event taking place at La Cocina de Gloria Molina (555 N. Spring St., Los Angeles). Students will make corn tortillas using a tortilla press and cook on the museum's comal. With guest chef Glenda Galvan Garcia. Saturday from 7 to 9 pm. Tickets $40. Reports lapca.org.

Born in East LA at the Academy Museum

“Born in East LA,”Directed by Cheech Marin, the film is a satirical comedy about Rudy Robles, a Mexican-American who is mistaken for an undocumented immigrant during a raid and deported to Mexico.The film will be shown at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures (6067 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles), with Cheech Marin attending. Saturday at 7 pm Tickets from $5. Information academymuseum.org.

Train Festival at Union Station

Union Station (800 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles) will host Train Festival 2025, themed LA's Spirit in Motion. Featuring model train exhibits, interactive information booths, live entertainment, giveaways, and family-friendly activities. Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm Free event. Reports unionstationla.com.

Alejandro Fernandez at the Kia Forum

Alejandro Fernandez arrives at the Kia Forum (3900 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood) with his De Rey a Rey tour, in which he pays tribute to his father, Vicente Fernandez. Saturday at 8:30 pm. Tickets from $54. Reports Ticketmaster.com.

Sunday the 21st

Made in Hollywood at the Getty Museum

The 1990 film, Made in Hollywood, a satire that explores emotions and identity, will be shown at the Getty Museum (1200 Getty Center Dr., Los Angeles). It will be introduced by its director, Bruce Yonemoto. Sunday at 4 pm. Free admission with reservation. Reports getty.edu.

Wednesday 24

Western Days in Santa Monica

This fall, the Weekly Western Wednesday debuts at Santa Monica Place (395 Santa Monica Pl., Santa Monica). It includes free line dancing classes with professional instructors. No experience necessary. Wednesdays from 6 to 8 pm in Center Plaza. Free event. Reports santamonicaplace.com.