Willy Wonka + Costume Ball
The Los Angeles Theatre becomes a candy palace full of treats and wonders, spun sugar figurines, and their very own chocolate factory in honor of Willy Wonka! Live music, a DJ dance party and sights bring a sugar rush to DTLA. Get ready for wild photo moments as Cinespia transforms this beautiful movie palace into a fantasy wonderland. Full bars on every level, a custom photo booth and special surprises will make this a Halloween bash to remember. Fabulous prizes for the winner of their costume contest! After receiving the golden ticket, a boy and his grandfather enter a world of pure imagination run by the eccentric candy maker Willy Wonka and his appetite for whimsy. Based on Roald Dahl’s beloved confection, it’s a technicolor dream with a tour of chocolatey curiosities and children who get their just desserts. Costume required for entry. $35-$85; Wednesday, 7 pm; Cinespia at The Los Angeles Theatre, 615 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Broxton Celebrates Halloween in Westwood
The latest project from Artisanal Brewers Collective, sunny new brewery & public house Broxton is now open in the historic Janss Dome Building, providing a stellar new hangout right in the heart of Westwood with fresh beer brewed on site. In honor of Halloween coming up, Broxton is throwing down with a spooky Wicked Witch of Westwood cocktail, and for anyone that shows up in a costume – score a free bucket of biscuits. Wednesday; 1099 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Catch the MiniBar Shuffle on Halloween
For one night only on Halloween, the MiniBar team will be performing their version of the legendary 1986 Chicago Bears’ Super Bowl Shuffle. Halloween festivities include drink specials for the evening like Todd’s Heart Attack, a Bloody Mary with Polish vodka, cocktail weenie garnish, onion ring, and Easy Cheese; Honey Pot, made with whiskey, lemon, grapefruit, and honey with bee pollen; Apple Turnover, made with hot spiced apple cider with whisky and rum; and The Fridge, a giant gin/champagne punch in a Gatorade cooler, which will be poured on Coach’s – GM Jeremy Allen – head at the end of the night). Free; Wednesday, 8 pm; 6141 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068
Golden Road’s Halloween Bash
Golden Road Brewing in Atwater Village is hosting an event for the ghoulish and not-so-ghoulish. The daring souls interested in attending can expect a haunted maze, tarot and palm readers, smoked tri-tip and smoked squash sandwiches, and spooky seasonal brews. The Teenage Werewolves will be providing jams thrilling enough to wake the dearly departed. Costumes encouraged. Free (donate a non-perishable food items, diapers, or feminine hygiene products) or $15 at the door; Wednesday, 8 pm – 1 am; 5410 W San Fernando Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90039
Otoños‘ “Dia De Las Brujas” Late Night Happy Hour
This Halloween, Otoño – the newly opened, progressive Spanish-influenced restaurant helmed by Chef Teresa Montaño – invites all to a celebratory “Dia De Las Brujas” Late Night Happy Hour. Featuring an assortment of Halloween-themed cocktails and tapas, the special menu will include: Porron, a Spanish wine pitcher where you can pour the contents into your mouth without touching it to their lips; the further away you can pour, the higher the skill; Las Brujas “The Witches” Rum Punch; Horchata Flip; Black Tempura Squid; and Jamon Hamburgesas. Costumes are highly encouraged! Wednesday, 10 pm; 5715 N. Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90042; 323.474.6624
Klatch gets in the Halloween Spirit
Klatch Coffee is offering a free “Trick or Treat Latte” with charcoal and vanilla at its Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, San Dimas, and Redondo Beach locations for anyone dressed in full costume on Halloween. Wednesday; locations here.
