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Weekend Guide

Los Angeles magazine's guide to having a great weekend

Gary Smith
November 14, 2025

This weekend in L.A. is all about immersive experiences that tap into creativity, community, and pure fall fun. Fans can step inside Sabrina Carpenter’s playful pop-up, journey into the Afrofuturist future through Faith “Aya” Umoh’s Rhythmic Wave I, or explore Shepard Fairey’s expansive Out of Print exhibition. Over in Lincoln Heights, Benny Boy Brewing brings back its lively Applefest, while the heartwarming Grandma’s House pop-up offers a table open to every generation. Whether you're looking for art, music, food, or a little nostalgia, these standout events promise a weekend worth getting out for.

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Sabrina’s Secondhand — Nov. 15–18

Ahead of Sabrina Carpenter’s string of Los Angeles tour dates, fans can dive into a curated world of merch, photo ops, and exclusive giveaways at the Sabrina’s Secondhand pop-up presented by CashApp. Hosted at Era Studio, the experience brings together limited-edition items and playful, fan-forward moments designed to celebrate the pop star’s return to L.A.

Rhythmic Wave I: A Journey to 5054 — Nov. 14

Artist Faith “Aya” Umoh unveils an immersive Afrofuturist performance that transports audiences far beyond the present moment. Staged for one night only at the Music Center’s Innovation Social, the piece blends movement, sound, and speculative world-building to imagine life in the year 5054 — offering a visionary glimpse into a distant cultural future.

Beyond the Streets Presents Shepard Fairey: Out of Print — Nov. 15

Shepard Fairey returns to Beyond the Streets with a sweeping exhibition that traces his decades-long dialogue with printmaking. On view through Jan. 11, 2026, Out of Print brings together 400 original screen prints alongside new and reimagined works, offering an expansive look at the artist’s evolving visual language and the enduring power of his iconic motifs.

Benny Boy Brewing Applefest — Nov. 15-16

Head to this Lincoln Heights brewery for a fresh twist on fall: try crisp apple-cider crullers, join an apple-crushing demo, and sip seasonal beers while food from Zeff BBQ and other local vendors fuels the fun. With music, entertainment and community vibes, it makes for a lively weekend outing.

Bridging Generations with Food and Culture — Nov. 15

Step inside a warm, communal space inspired by Enoteca Maria—the intergenerational Staten Island restaurant spotlighted in Netflix’s Nonnas. This family-friendly pop-up invites guests to gather, share a meal, and swap stories at the table, echoing the film’s celebration of heritage cooking and cross-cultural connection.

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