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Weekend Guide

Los Angeles magazine's guide to having a great weekend

Gary Smith
October 30, 2026

From spooky Halloween celebrations to immersive art and culinary experiences, Los Angeles has plenty to explore this weekend. Dance the night away at The Maze’s massive Arts District block party, or catch LA Opera’s haunting presentation of Hercules vs. Vampires. Step into the glamour of HBO’s The Gilded Age with a stunning floral exhibition at Greystone Mansion, celebrate Grá’s seventh anniversary with a special menu and live music, or take a fascinating journey through ancient Egypt with a free Getty Villa seminar. Whatever your interests, there’s something happening around L.A. worth adding to your calendar.

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The Maze — Oct. 31

The Maze is taking its Halloween festivities to the next level this year, moving from its previously sold-out events at Union Station to a sprawling block party in the Arts District. The celebration features rare live DJ sets from artists including Arcade Fire and Claude VonStroke, along with immersive Halloween decor and roaming scare performers.

LA Opera Presents Hercules vs. Vampires — Oct. 30-31

LA Opera teams up with the United Theater on Broadway for an exclusive L.A. presentation of Hercules vs. Vampires, a musical reimagining of Mario Bava’s 1961 film Hercules in the Haunted World. The screening features an original live score that adds a new dimension to the cult classic. Following the Halloween performance, guests can attend an after-party featuring a costume contest with a $10,000 prize.

Fleurs de Villes x The Gilded Age at Greystone Mansion — Oct. 28- Nov. 4

Beverly Hills’ historic Greystone Mansion transforms into a lavish tribute to HBO’s The Gilded Age with a stunning floral exhibition by Fleurs de Villes. Inspired by the elegance and extravagance of late 19th-century New York, the experience features elaborate floral installations celebrating the hit series’ iconic characters and period fashions.

Grá’s 7th Anniversary Menu — Oct. 29-31

Grá celebrates its seventh anniversary with a limited-time menu created in collaboration with Swedish chef Palle Paulsson. The special offerings showcase the restaurant’s signature focus on inventive textures and fermented flavors through a selection of new dishes. Live music and DJ sets round out the festivities, creating a lively atmosphere for the milestone celebration.

Getty Villa: A Journey through the Grand Egyptian Museum — Nov. 1

Explore the wonders of Egypt’s new Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo during a free seminar at the Getty Villa, available both in person and online. Taerek Tawfik, president of the International Association of Egyptologists and a professor at Cairo University, offers an inside look at the ambitious museum project, which draws inspiration from the grandeur of the Pyramids of Giza.

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