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Weekend Guide
Los Angeles magazine's guide to having a great weekend
Max Stretton & Gary Smith
October 24, 2025
As Halloween weekend looms, Los Angeles is brimming with artistry, rhythm, and cinematic flair. From the spellbinding elegance of Benjamin Millepied’s Gems at L.A. Dance Project to the eerie glamour of the Academy Museum’s Monster Mash, there’s no shortage of culture to pair with your costume. Catch Merrily We Roll Along at AFI Fest for a rare chance to see Sondheim’s musical magic on the big screen, sip your way through José Andrés’ experimental Barmini pop-up at The Beaudry Room, and then unwind amid vinyl beats and pumpkin décor at Spinning Sunset’s “Spooky Edition.” It’s a weekend built for the city’s night owls, culture seekers, and anyone ready to toast to L.A.’s most enchanting season.
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AFI Fest: Merrily We Roll Along — Oct. 25
In partnership with Los Angeles Magazine, AFI Fest spotlights the acclaimed revival of Merrily We Roll Along—the filmed version of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s 1981 musical. Starring Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe, and Lindsay Mendez, the special screening captures the show’s decades-spanning story of friendship and ambition. Following the film, director Maria Friedman joins audiences for an exclusive post-screening conversation about bringing this modern classic to the screen.
Academy Museum Monster Mash — Oct. 25
The Academy Museum’s annual Halloween bash returns with a celebration of the “monstrous feminine.” This year’s lineup of spine-tingling screenings includes Bride of Frankenstein (1935), The Love Witch (2016), and Jennifer’s Body (2009). Between films, guests can tap into their inner mystic with tarot and palm readings, explore voice-acting workshops, and enjoy other eerie interactive experiences—all within the museum’s cinematic halls.
L.A. Dance Project: ‘Gems’
Benjamin Millepied’s Gems returns to the stage with a contemporary ballet trilogy that fuses movement, music, and visual art into one luminous performance. Presented with support from Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels, the production showcases Millepied’s signature interplay between classical form and modern rhythm—inviting audiences into a hypnotic world where every step shimmers with emotion and precision.
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