Weekend

Carrie at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
If you can handle horror (I can’t), check out this terrifying film that turned into a genre classic, thanks to a show stopping performance by Sissy Spacek. An outcast girl with telekinetic abilities is bullied by the kids at her school. When they play a mean prank on her at the prom, she unleashes her true power. John Travolta and Nancy Allen are the high school bullies, and Piper Laurie is Carrie’s mom. Directed Brian DePalma. $10+; Saturday, 6:30 pm/doors, 8:45 pm/movie; 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA

Fun Family Flicks: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
We all love the Oompa loompas! Have fun with Willy Wonka’s green and orange sidekicks as they warn that naughty behavior at the Chocolate Factory (and in life), has it consequences. This original film version (and my favorite) of Roald Dahl’s 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory musical tells the story of Charlie Bucket, a naive boy who’s scored a Golden Ticket, found in only five chocolate winning Wonka Bars. Along with four not so sweet kids, their tickets give them an exclusive tour of the magical candy factory of Willy Wonka. Inside, they find a chocolate river, three-course meal flavored gum, a Fizzy Lifting Drinks Room and geese that lay golden eggs. One by one the not-so-polite children are undone by their wicked ways. Munch on Tasty Kettle Korn snacks (while supplies last). Free, Friday, 7:30 pm (or when it gets dark); One Colorado Old Pasadena, 41 Hugus Alley, Old Pasadena CA 91103

Halloween Horror Nights
Even though it’s still summer and I can’t even think of Halloween, the first night of LA’s premier spooky event starts right in the middle of September. This year, get ready for a Purge-inspired tram area and a brand-new 3D This Is the End horror-comedy maze. Universal Studios

California Beer Festival Ventura
Join in activities like food & beer pairing contests, food trucks, games, live music (Blues Festival), and, of course, tons of great California beers. $60+; Friday-Sunday; Mission Park, 36 Figueroa St., Ventura, CA 93001

Angel City Brewery’s Oktoberfest 2015
What started as a horse race to celebrate the royal marriage of Prince Ludwig I and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen back in 1810 Bavaria, continues in Los Angeles as a traditional celebration of…beer!  Angel City Brewery’s Oktoberfest 2015 features the release of the brewery’s 2015 Oktoberfest beer (a medium bodied, auburn hued, Marzen style lager with a sweet, caramel-like finish) and includes German food from Germany’s Famous BratWurst, Premium Pub Food; live entertainment from three German-style bands in the Beer Hall: Linda Herman and the Polka Party Band, Kalifornia Krauts, and Bob Schuster’s Funhaus; Stein hoisting; Sauerkraut eating contest; Stein races; prizes for best lederhosen & dirndls; photo booth, and more. Sunday, 12-8 pm; 216 S Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA 90012; 213.622.1261

LA Cider Fest
I tend to stay away from the gluten, so this festival is right up my alley. There will be over 50 artisan food and beverage producers and over 100 selections to celebrate local craft beverages. Industry experts will be on hand to educate, explore, and share their passion for their craft. $50+; Saturday; Raleigh Studios Hollywood, 5300 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA 90038

Pasadena Greek Fest
Visit Greece without ever leaving Los Angeles and join the fun with Los Angeles’ Greek community at the 56th Annual Pasadena Greek Fest hosted by the community of Saint Anthony Greek Orthodox Church in Pasadena, CA. Try a variety of classic Greek dishes including lamb chops, gyros, succulent souvlaki, fried calamari and grilled octopus! Wash it all down with authentic Greek wines and spirits or enjoy a refreshing Frappe or smoothie. Enjoy live music by the Olympians and special guests from Greece. Watch dance presentations from award winning groups or join in and learn to dance like Zorba. $4; Saturday & Sunday, 1-9 pm; Saint Anthony Greek Orthodox Church, 778 S Rosemead Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107; 626.449.6943

Crowchella
This daytime music fest at Silver Lake’s Thirsty Crow, features local bands, drink specials, grub and revelry. Expect happy hour prices all day, and performances from Los Angeles-based musicians from indie to folk to blues genres. Musicians and bands performing include Rocco DeLuca, Bryan McPherson, My Imperfect Offering and Gold Country. In addition to the happy hour bar menu, get fresh oysters by Costa Mesa’s Shucks Oyster Bar and burgers and fries from Takuma’s Burgers. Saturday, 2-8 pm; 2939 W Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA; 323.661.6007

Thai Cultural Day
Join in this day that celebrates all things Thai! There will be food, activities, massages, Thai antiques, Thai art & crafts, demos by E-san Association, Thai kickboxing, and more. Saturday & Sunday; Barnsdall Park, 4800 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90027

Folk Revival Festival
The 3rd annual Long Beach Folk Revival Festival in its beautiful ocean front location sets the perfect stage for showcasing the best in Folk, Roots, Americana, & Bluegrass music acts. Headliners, Deer Tick join other bands like He’s my Brother, She’s my Sister, The Tillers, and Smooth Hound Smith. $30; Saturday, 11 am-11 pm; Rainbow Lagoon Park, E Shoreline Dr., Long Beach, CA 90802

$1 Oyster Menu at Chaya DT & Venice
Chaya DT and Chaya Venice are serving a special menu of fresh oysters served with mignonette, cocktail sauce and ponzu for $1 each during happy hour in the bar & lounge. Through September; Chaya Venice: Monday – Friday, 5-7 pm & 10-close, Saturday & Sunday, 5–8 pm; 110 Navy St., Venice, CA 90291; Chaya Downtown: Monday – Friday, 4-8 pm, Saturday & Sunday, 5–8 pm; 525 S. Flower St., Los Angeles, CA 90071

Malibu Triathlon
Whether you know someone participating or not, check out these uber athletes and watch L.A.’s fittest residents compete in the Malibu Triathlon. Expect to see some celebrities too (Teri Hatcher, Jon Cryer and James Marsden have participated in recent years). It all benefits the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’ Pediatric Cancer Research Program. $210-$340; Saturday & Sunday; 30000 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu, 818.707.8866

King Harbor Golf Course Takeover
Party on a wide open golf course with beer flowing! This fun round of golf has a portion of the proceeds will go towards the Richstone Family Center! $60+(includes 9 holes of golf, on course beer station, post golf beer garden, a totally awesome goodie bag, raffle prizes); Sunday, check in: 10 am, tee off: 11 am, grill & beer garden: 1 pm; 400 S Sepulveda Blvd, El Segundo, CA 90245

PARK(ing) Day
This annual worldwide event is where artists, designers and citizens transform metered parking spots into temporary public parks. The mission of PARK(ing) Day is to call attention to the need for more urban open space, to generate critical debate around how public space is created and allocated, and to improve the quality of urban human habitat. This year, the Mid-City West Community Council has taken the lead on organizing four mini parklets in the mid-city neighborhood. Each space has a different theme. Friday, 9 am-4 pm; Melrose Ave: Sportie LA, 7753 Melrose Ave., street art.; Fairfax District: Open Space Café, 457 N. Fairfax Ave., performance art; Miracle Mile: Miracle Mile Toys & Games, 5363 Wilshire Blvd., Family friendly crafts and decorating; La Brea: District La Brea, 115 S. La Brea, street art.

Doggie Street Festival
Dog lovers, this ones for you! Get to Westwood for a festival full of adoptions, speakers, vet tips, cool pet products and services, and more. Saturday; Westwood Recreation Center, 1350 S Sepulveda Blvd., Westwood, CA; 310.473.3610

Mad Decent Block Party
Get ready for one of the largest block parties of the year (presented by Bud Light and K-Swiss). Cut Copy, Diplo, Major Laser, T-Pain are just some of the massive names that are headlining. It’s an EDM and hip-hop fiesta that will have you grooving. $45+; Saturday & Sunday, 1-11 pm; Los Angeles Center Studios; 1201 West Fifth St., Los Angeles, CA 90017

Sleepless: The Music Center After Hours
Stay up all night and get down with DJ sets, live performances, projections, broadcasts and sound installations at The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Throughout the night you can dance in the exclusive Founders Room, create your own design with on-site silk screening, enjoy acoustic performances under the dome, hear FM3’s Buddha Machine’s sound installation on The Music Center Plaza and more. (Event continues on October 10 and January 30, 2016). Free; Saturday, 11:30 pm-3 am; 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA; 213.972.0711

Secret Outdoor Dinner
The PopUp Dinner Los Angeles, presented by Acura and hosted by Hand Made Events, returns for the fourth consecutive year for another unforgettable evening of dining and music under the stars at a secret location. This memorable experience is an elegant picnic (you execute your own table designs, and bring inspired cuisine and beverages to enjoy a beautiful night with friends and family), where everyone wears white and brings together thousands of participants and celebrates spontaneity, creativity, and all things epicurean. There’s also a special set by renowned DJ and KCRW Music Director Jason Bentley. Saturday, set up: 5 pm, dinner: 7 pm; Exact destination revealed to ticket holders via email two hours before the start of the event.

Wally’s
The Beverly Hills restaurant, wine, spirits and specialty food store, launches a new Sunday brunch with food from Chef David Feau. Dishes include avocado toast with pickled eggs, rock shrimp ceviche, Maryland crab Benedict and Wally’s burger—a top round and short rib 50/50 blend patty topped with caramelized onions, aged Amsterdam gouda, watercress house made ketchup and skinny fries. Get your first and second courses along with a glass of Veuve Clicquot brut for $48. Sundays 11 am-3 pm; 447 Canon Dr., Beverly Hills, 310.475.3540

Little Door Santa Monica
Celebrate the Little Door Santa Monica’s first year with a special three-course prix-fixe menu. The romantic space that is a Mediterranean hideaway with candle-lit patio and dining rooms. The special French-Meditterranean menu begins with a complementary Kir Royale and is followed by choices like half of a poached Maine lobster, pine nut and rosemary-crusted rack of lamb, roasted wild salmon and baked eggplant cannelloni. Bar Manager Sean Griffin has also created a specialty cocktail in honor of the restaurant’s first anniversary. The Blue pays homage to the coastal Mediterranean décor with a tranquil blue hue, and is vodka based with subtle flavors of citrus, peach, and cranberry. $75; Through September 30; 246 26th St., Santa Monica, 310.310.8064

The Broad Museum Opening 
The Broad is L.A.’s newest museum featuring over 2,000 pieces of postwar and contemporary art. Free; opening Sunday; The Broad, 221 S Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA; 213.232.6200; Rese.rve your spot here

E.R.B. Opens
DTLA’s Arts District welcomes this new spot which get’s its name from Everson Royce Bar (Clement’s two sons) and is from the owners of Silverlake Wine. Along with former Mozza chef, Matt Molina, you’ll find Chris Ojeda (Varnish, Soho House), slinging drinks behind the orange door. With a decor including, leather tufted booths, a white marble bar, a neon sign that says, “My that’s better,” and dark woods, this will be your new downtown spot for cocktails, beer, wine, along with cheddar burgers, smoky potato tacos and pork belly bao. Oh, and make sure to check out the back patio for bocce. Opens Friday, 1936 E 7th St., Los Angeles; 213.335.6166

Le Petit Paris Opens
Restaurateurs and husband and wife duo, David and Fanny Rolland, open their brasserie in DTLA’s Historic Core today. Under the direction of Executive Chefs Grellier Baptiste and Jeremie Cazes, Le Petit Paris offers breakfast, lunch and dinner and has a store, “La Boutique,” which has French products and display art from some of France’s notable artists. The space is a tranquil dining venue during the day and transforms into an upscale lounge at night (DJ included). Both Fanny and David have lived in Cannes and shortly after meeting, they opened Miramar Plage on La Croisette and the original Le Petit Paris, both in Cannes. Los Angeles’ Le Petit Paris features multiple skylights, two bars, a mezzanine level (with a lounge), and a large outdoor patio. Other accents include crystal chandeliers and gold leafed columns line the walls. The menu includes breakfast items like Eggs Benedict Lobster and Lunch offers appetizers like Burgundy Escargots and sandwiches like the Croque Monsieur. For dinner, the menu includes House made Duck Foie Gras; Le Plateau, which includes Oysters, Shrimp and Lobster. Additionally, dinner features pizzas like the Truffle Pizza and an entire truffle with dishes like the Papardelles with fresh truffle and cream sauce. There’s also a lobster section with options like Cognac Flambéed Whole Roasted Lobster. Entrées include Meunière Sol; Filet Mignon 8 oz.; and larger dishes to share (for two) include the Rack of Lamb. Desserts include the Napoleon with Bourbon Vanilla Crème Diplomate, Crêpes Suzette served Flambéed with Grand-Marnier and the Grand Chocolate Éclair made to share. There’s also an extensive wine list that highlights a selection of European and Californian red, white and rosé wines by the glass and bottle as well as a fine selection of Champagne. The full bar serves signature hand-crafted cocktails like the Le Pastel made with Hendricks, lemon juice, orange juice, grapefruit juice, simple syrup and The Pennington made with tequila, strawberries, cucumber, mango juice and sugar. Friday; 418-420 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA; 213.217.4446

The Village at Westfield Topanga
The Valley’s new place for retail shopping and dining opens this weekend. Located across the street from Westfield Topanga and connected to it with a trolley, the open-air spot has paths, water features, children’s play areas, bocce ball courts and outdoor lounges dispersed among over 300 shopping/dining/lifestyle storefronts like Costco, Crate & Barrel, REI, Drybar, Blushington, Sushi Katsu-ya, YogaWorks, Fleurish Flower Bar, JET by John Eshaya and more. Opening weekend activities include everything from live performances and giveaways, to dozens of special classes, demonstrations and workshops. View the full schedule of opening weekend events here. Opens Friday; 6250 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills, 818.594.8732

Hail Mary Introduces an Expanded Custom Denim Bar
With Jeans Genius services, this denim bar is helping you find the perfect pair of jeans for your body type. Skinny, straight leg, boot cut, flare, boyfriend, cropped or tattered with distress; any color, shape and size, the boutique has fittings and personalized fashion services, offering knowledge and expertise of the latest brands, trends and styles. The Denim Bar at Hail Mary also serves as a unique event space with a fully furnished outdoor patio and fitting rooms. In addition to denim, shop accessories, footwear, hats and jewelry. Open Monday-Saturday, 10 am-7 pm, Sunday, 10 am-6pm; 2665 Main St., Santa Monica, CA

Artists & Fleas’ Last Shopping of the Summer
Head to DTLA’s Arts District for over 70 local talents who will be selling handcrafted and vintage finds throughout the weekend. Shop tie-dye dresses by John & Mickie, luxe leather bags by Swing Dash, gems by Hy Jewelry, natural apothecary products by No-Tox, and more. Plus, there’ll be henna tattoos by Gypsy Bazaar, instant portraits by Tintype Booth, and healthy food from trucks like Amaze Bowls and Falasophy. The first 50 shoppers each day score a free tote bag, and everyone scores a chance to win a $25 gift card to the market when they sign up for A&F’s email list both days. The full list of vendors is here. Saturday & Sunday, 11 am-5 pm; 647 Mateo St., Los Angeles, CA 90021

Sales:

Bailey Blue
Score the contemporary label’s dresses and more for $10 and under during the one-day sample sale. Friday, 11 am-2 pm; 1850 E 15th St., Los Angeles, CA 90021

Gogosha Optique
Save up to 70% off eyewear brands like Garrett Leight, Ahlem, Thierry Lasry, Salt, and more during the high-end optical boutique’s month-long sale, which also takes place at its Silver Lake location. Through September 30th; 8238 W 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90048

LF Outlet
Get an additional 50% off everything at LF’s outlet shop on Melrose. Through Sunday; 7714 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046

Morgane Le Fay
Snag up to 80% off the luxury label’s dreamy, origami-like tops, skirts, dresses, and outerwear during the week-long sale. Through September 25th; 1109 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401

OAK
Score the brand’s basics and more at 80% off during its ongoing warehouse sale at the DTLA location only. Through September 30th; 910 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Ripley Radar
Get 40% off the LA designer’s spring/summer ’15 collection of jumpsuits during her pop-up shop’s end-of-summer sale. Plus, enjoy free bubbly and 10% off your pre-order of Rader’s fall line. Saturday & Sunday, 1-6 pm; 2241 N Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90068

Vince
Get up to 70% off the label’s womenswear and menswear during the sample sale in Santa Monica. No outerwear or large bags are allowed and fitting rooms are communal. Friday, 10 am-7 pm, Saturday, 10 am-5 pm, and Sunday, 10 am-2 pm; 1656 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90404