Weekend

Downtown Burbank OktoBURfest
Fill your souvenir glass with over 60 varieties of local craft beers and sample bites from neighborhood eateries at Downtown Burbank’s huge outdoor biergarten. Tunes will be provided by KCRW DJ Gary Calamar, and swag bags will feature local merchandise. $10-55; Saturday, 12- 7 pm; San Fernando Blvd. and Olive Ave., Burbank, CA 91502

Long Beach Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest is still going strong. This festival has all the right stuff like live music, bier games, costume contests, and craft cocktails! Saturday, 2-10 pm; Roxanne’s Cocktail Lounge and Latin Grill, 1115 E. Wardlow Rd., Long Beach, CA

LA Beer Fest
The daylong event features food trucks and live music to go with over 150 selections of both international and domestic drafts on tap. It’s basically, beer heaven. Saturday, 12 pm; Los Angeles Center Studios, 450 S. Bixel St., Los Angeles

World Wide Art Los Angeles
World Wide Art LA is starting today! Head over to the Convention Center to get your fix of international exhibitions. 180,000 square feet and 400+ exhibitors will showcase classic and contemporary works from all over the world. Friday, 10 am-7 pm; LA Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90015

Mole Festival at La Sandia
In celebration Mexico’s national dish, Chef Richard Sandoval has created four distinct Moles, each sauce rich and vibrant, with its own unique flavor profile. First on the Mole Festival list is the pumpkin seed Mole Pipián, which blends tomatillos, chile poblano and nuts into a slightly spicy sauce accompanied by chipotle rice and black beans. Next, there is the Puebla-inspired Mole Poblano, which pairs nutty flavors with chiles, spices and Mexican chocolate; the mildest, Mole Rojo made with chile ancho and cumin; and the Mole Negro, a medium-spiced smoky sauce crafted with charred tomatoes, toasted nuts and avocado leaves. If you want to try all four, order the Enmoldada Quesadillas, which offers a tasting of all four of the mole sauces served over a platter of cheese quesadillas. You can wash it all down with two specialty cocktails: the Habanero Blood Orange Margarita is made with Tequila Reposado, fresh citrus, and blood orange-habanero purée, and is finished with a black, mole negro rimmed glass and the Guava Mojito, a softer version of the Cuban classic crafted with rum, fresh mint, lime juice and a sweet, guava purée. Now through November 30th; 395 Santa Monica Place #305N, Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310.393.3300

Community Oven Day at Grist & Toll with MOMO
Whether you love baking, talking about baking, or just eating baked goods, you’ve got to check out this event that is all about bread! Reserve oven time to bring and bake your own loaf or just spend the afternoon chatting with like-minded foodies. Sunday, 11 am-5 pm; 990 S. Arroyo Parkway #1, Pasadena

9th Annual Shopping Extravaganza
This day is every shopaholics dream come true! Get loads of discounts and savings when you do your holiday shopping a little early this year. Yeh, Halloween hasn’t even hit yet, but it is what it is. Saturday, 9 am; Citadel Outlets, 100 Citadel Dr., Suite 480, Commerce

Artists & Fleas
This bi-coastal artist, designer and vintage market that takes residence in Brooklyn, Manhattan and Los Angeles, returns to DTLA’s Arts District this weekend! The market will include a mix of designers, vintage dealers and interactive activities including, custom stencil making, a DIY prop-filled photo booth and a food truck “Feed Lot” featuring Vaka Burgers, winner of the Best Burger in Southern California (Saturday only), Juices, Smoothies and Elixirs from Zugo Liquitarian (Saturday only) and Carb & Nation the gourmet food truck which changes its menu seasonally, fusing together French, Italian, Modern American and Asian Cuisine (Sunday only). The newest vendors include Lustered Walnut – A clay and wood product line from designer-artisans Marie Perrin-McGray and Robert Turek and Against the Grainwood – a line of reclaimed wood crafted into furniture and table tops. Free; Saturday & Sunday, 11 am-6 pm; 647 Mateo St., Los Angeles, CA 90021

Well Being and Buy Local Festival
This community showcase will be promoting local businesses that contribute to a healthy lifestyle. Check out cooking demos, music, and interactive classes that’ll give you a great opportunity to take advantage of the resources near you! Saturday, 11 am-5 pm; Santa Monica Civic Center Surface Lot, 1855 Main St., Santa Monica

The Pancake & Booze Art Show
It’s back again! This pop-up art show features 100 different artists showcasing their latest creations! Entry includes all-you-can-eat pancakes. Art and pancakes…perfect combo! $5; Friday-Sunday, 8 pm-2 am; LOT 613, 613 Imperial St., Los Angeles, CA

10th Anniversary Open Studios
Santa Monica Art Studios celebrates its tenth anniversary with a two-day open studio event. Thirty-eight printmakers, photographers, sculptors, and mixed media artists open their work spaces and share their practices with the public. In conjunction with this event, ARENA 1 Gallery, located inside Santa Monica Art Studios, hosts an opening reception for the LA Wood Show from 6-9 pm. Curated by artist China Adams, this show includes work by more than twenty artists including Jason David, Renée Fox, David McDonald, Michael Oliveri, Mary Warner, and Almond Zigmund and presents wood as a unique medium. Saturday, 6-9 pm, Sunday, 1-5 pm; Santa Monica Art Studios, 3026 Airport Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90405

WestEdge Design Fair
Open to the public, the WestEdge Design Fair showcases modern home furniture, lighting, kitchen, bath, outdoor furnishings, and other products for the home by hundreds of international brands. WestEdge features designer-led panels on topics including innovations in bath and kitchen design, creative recording spaces, and retail. On Friday, 5-8pm, WestEdge hosts a cocktail reception benefiting A+D Museum ($40). $20,$25 at the door; Friday-Sunday, 11 am-7 pm; The Barker Hanger, 3021 Airport Ave., #203, Santa Monica, CA 90405

The Springs Opens
Head down to the Arts District this weekend to check out The Springs. It’s a one-stop-shop, a 13,800 square foot, urban oasis which includes a raw vegan restaurant (by chefs Michael Falso and Ian Martin), organic juice bar, yoga studio, wellness center, communal/event space, holistic healing treatment rooms, and eco-friendly retail. Design Bitches is behind the transformation of this former warehouse space. Saturday; 608 Mateo St., Los Angeles, CA 90021

Pressed Juicery Celebrates 1st Year of Manhattan Beach Store
The one-year anniversary party mens complimentary samples of the company’s new menu items, which recently debuted on October 6, as well as gift card and prize giveaways. Pressed Juicery’s revamped menu features two soups and two smoothies exclusively available at the Manhattan Beach location, including a Green Soup made with cucumber, zucchini, spinach, avocado, garlic lemon, olive oil, and sea salt, and a Fruit Smoothie, blended with strawberry, banana, pineapple, apple, and coconut meat. Also at the Manhattan Beach store, as well as all other Pressed Juicery locations, are nine new beverages such as the “classic” juices of orange, watermelon, and apple; unique coconut waters in rose and green flavors; a cold-pressed coffee drink; and a Brazil nut signature drink made with kale, spinach, romaine, dates, and sea salt. Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m; 310 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Susan Sarich’s SusieCakes Studio City
The cupcakery will open its seventh SoCal location with a family-friendly celebration. Join in complimentary mini desserts, photo ops in a classic car, face painting, a balloon artist, and a coloring contest.The kickoff celebration will continue the following week with buy one get one free cupcakes from 4-6 pm on October 20 and buy one get one free slice of cake from 5 -7 pm October 24. Saturday, 1-4 pm; 13029 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604

Los Angeles Magazine’s “The Food Event 2014”
This is the ninth annual culinary extravaganza for the nationally recognized media brand. The afternoon will feature chef demos hosted by Claire Thomas, and food from 9021Pho, Angelini Osteria, Animal, Barbrix, Bestia, Black Market Liquor Bar, Bourbon Steak Los Angeles, and more. Drinks are from Archium, Black Ink, Bodega Norton, Bottlerock Wine Company, Caricature, Chesebro, Cielo Woodstock and more. $122, $10/after party tickets; Sunday, 2– 5 pm; Saddlerock Ranch, 31727 Mulholland Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265; 818.889.0008

Pint Sized Beer Festival
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, four Los Angeles breweries have teamed up to support theKeep A Breast Foundation with a locals-only mini beer festival to celebrate the city’s current bounty of beer. Hosted in the parking lot at Angel City Brewery, the festival will include four local breweries: Eagle Rock, Golden Road, Highland Park, and Angel City Brewery. Each brewery will serve two styles of beer and you can sign up for one of two sessions (2–4 pm or 4:30-6:30 pm). Flatiron and Truckquito food trucks will be on site serving up their specialties. $20 (includes a 5 oz. commemorative glass and 8 tickets to sample the beers); Sign up for one of the sessions here; Sunday, noon-4 pm; 216 S Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Halloween Candy & Wine DIY
Get to the Halloween Candy & Wine Pairing “Seminar” on at Vintage Wine+Market.  The event will feature tastes, pairing notes, and guidance about how to throw your own Halloween Candy & Wine tasting party. You can buy wine and candy to get your party started. Free; Saturday, 2-4 pm; 3300 Overland Ave., Palms; 424.603.4707

2XU Santa Monica RunFEST
Runners of all levels can participate in friendly competition and family fun at the Santa Monica Pier with different distances for every skill level and age group. This event not only inspires all runners to participate, but it also offers a chance to give back to Santa Monica and Malibu schools’ sports programs and student athletes. RunFEST is produced by Generic Events, a marketing and event production company that focuses on bringing the community together. This year, 2XU is the title sponsor, offering a training series prior to the race and providing 2XU gear to the first 2,000 runners. As the presenting sponsor, Skechers Performance is supporting Santa Monica RunFEST by offering a free Skechers cinch sack to all participants. Skechers is also hosting the Elite West Coast Invitational, featuring top athletes from around the world competing for cash prizes and world records. Participants can take part in the 5K or 10K timed courses for the committed, passionate runners with time goals, and the top three in each age group will receive an award medal. For a more light-hearted and fun option, runners can join the Retro Run, which celebrates the 70s-90s and beyond. Runners are encouraged to dress in the spirit of their favorite decade. Sunday, 8 am; starting location is south of the intersection of Barnard Way and Ocean Park Blvd in Santa Monica; register at here

Boo at the Zoo
Get in the Halloween spirit with family festivities that include jack-o-lantern carving demos, photo opps, eerie crafts and trick-or-treating throughout the zoo. You can also check out the Creepy Creature Encounter at the Winnick Family Children’s Zoo—then take in a live Halloween show in the Adventure Theater. Saturday & Sunday and October 25-26; Los Angeles Zoo, 5333 Zoo Dr., Los Angeles; 323.644.4200

Say Say + DJ set at One Colorado Courtyard Old Pasadena
Saturday nights in October fills the courtyard with music by rising, peripatetic and/or LA-based bands with concerts. LA electronic indie group Say Say base their sound off of analog synths, drum machines and ambient guitar. With classic tones, modern melodies and pop sensibility, Adam Reiter (vocals, guitar, synth) and Jesse Gurtis (Keys, programming, back-up vocals) create music based on their many influences. Say Say took the stage at the Sunset Strip Music Festival this past September and their One Colorado show will feature an opening DJ set. Free; Saturday, 8 pm; 41 Hugus Alley, Old Pasadena CA 91103

Amber Jean Young: There’s A Shape In These Hills I Know
SUBLIMINAL PROJECTS is pleased to present the new work by San Francisco based artist Amber Jean Young. This will be Young’s first solo show in Los Angeles and will feature fabric sculptures, quilts, and wall hangings. Young’s recent work explores place and memory through the combo of photography and quilting. Inspired by the landscape of her childhood environment, Young prints photographs she took of her Northern California homeland onto fabric. She plays with color, contrast, and aspect ratio in the printing process to create varied versions of the same image. The printed fabric is then cut apart into a myriad of shapes and the scenery is disassembled. Young integrates these pieces of fabric into her quilts, visually restructuring her memory of the landscape as montages on linen. Opening Reception: Saturday, 8-10 pm; Exhibition: October 18 – November 15; 1331 W Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026; 213.213.0078

2nd Annual L.A. Sriracha Festival
This chef-driven event spotlights the world’s most iconic hot sauce at a unique, historical venue. Multiple stations allow you to enjoy a variety of Sriracha-themed dishes, including desserts. Local craft beer, cocktails, sodas, iced coffee and iced tea help tame the heat while a DJ set the energy up. Some of L.A.’s restaurants participating include: Beachwood BBQ; Eagle Rock Brewery; Eastside Market Italian Deli; Eggslut; The Gadarene Swine; Greenspan’s Grilled Cheese; Jitlada; Komodo; Little Jewel of New Orleans; Mei Lin; Mendocino Farms; Mud Hen Tavern; Shophouse Southeast Asian Kitchen; SQIRL; Willy B’s; Crème Caramel LA, McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams and Red Bread. To drink, inventive bartenders, Jason Bran & Damian Windsor, are serving creative cocktails, with Eagle Rock Brewery, Beachwood BBQ & Brewing, and Golden Road Brewing pouring craft beer. The event will also feature craft sodas from Los Angeles Ale Works, coffee from Portola Coffee Lab, tea fromSeventh Tea Bar, and beyond-green purified water will be provided by Pure Water of Los Angeles. A portion of proceeds will benefit Food Forward; a Los Angeles-based nonprofit whose mission is to rescue fresh local produce that would otherwise go to waste, connecting this abundance with people in need. $59/in advance, $69/door, if still available, $90/VIP in advance, $100/VIP at the door, if available (reserved seating and one-hour early admission from 2-3 pm; Saturday & Sunday, 3-6 pm; Chinatown’s Central Plaza, 943-951 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Pop-Up Performance by Saint Motel on Santa Monica Pier
Lyynks Music, the newest advanced music content management and distribution application, will team up with Front Porch Cinema on the Santa Monica Pier to present a special performance by the internationally buzzing indie-pop band, Saint Motel. The band will perform before the outdoor screening of Wes Anderson’s “The Grand Budapest Hotel.” As huge fans of Wes Anderson, Saint Motel recently did a cover of The Who’s “A Quick One While He’s Away,” for the 2-disk compilation, I Saved Latin! A Tribute to Wes Anderson. Knowing the band’s unique love for all things cinematic, Lyynks Music tapped the buzzing quartet to join the celebration of Lyynks Music’s launch and perform before the film’s screening. This will be the band’s last Los Angeles show before embarking on their European tour. Front Porch Cinema will also feature its charming Cinema Lounge and free coffee from the newly opened  Dunkin Donuts. The Cinema Lounge, which is sponsored by  Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, offers movie-themed cocktails curated by the Cocktail Academy, as well as baked goods and confections. Free; Friday, 6 pm; Santa Monica Pier

Farmers Market Fall Festival
The annual festive fall event features crafts and live music from country, bluegrass and special stuff for kids. Activities include pie eating contests, a petting zoo, Adventure Play Land and Artisan Alley. Free; Saturday & Sunday; Los Angeles Farmers Market, 6333 W. 3rd St., Los  Angeles; 323.933.9211

Culture Collide Festival
The 5th annual international festival showcases artists from more than 10 countries. There are live performances, film screenings, and art. Live performances are  by Cloud Nothings, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Quantic and many more. Friday-Sunday; Various locations in Echo Park

Moon Block Party
This rock ’n’ roll festival hits Pomona with performances from Spoon, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Band of Skulls and many more. There are three stages of live music, clothing vendors, costume contest, and plenty of food and drinks. Saturday, noon; Pomona Fairplex, 1101 W McKinley Ave., Pomona

Beverly Hills Artshow
This 40-year-running outdoor art showcase displays work from over 240 exhibitors twice a year. Wine and beer gardens and food trucks are also on site. Free.; Saturday & Sunday, 10 am-5 pm; Beverly Gardens Park on Santa Monica Boulevard from North Rodeo to Rexford drives; 310.285.6830

Purge Breakout: Halloween
During this haunted house experience you are trapped in a house of a demented torturer and groups must work together to solve puzzles to escape and survive. The experience is based on popular escape room adventures taking the U.S. and Asia by storm. Through November 2; 2323 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles