Left Coast Brewing – Tap Takeover @ The Factory Gastrobar
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm, October 28
The Factory Gastrobar, Bixby Knolls, Long Beach
http://www.facebook.com/events/438397969677256/
San Clemente’s Left Coast Brewing will take over the taps at The Factory Gastrobar in the Bixby Knolls neighborhood of Long Beach this Wednesday evening. No admission required – simply show up, and enjoy a cold one.
Epik Vibes – Halloween Punk Show
9:00 pm – 1:00 am, October 28
Mission Tobacco Lounge, Riverside
http://www.facebook.com/events/909723659101894/
Rock out to some local punk bands for FREE this Wednesday night in Riverside. No one under 21 may enter.
11th Annual Chef Showdown
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm, October 29
Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier, San Diego
http://www.ccssd.org/event/chefshowdown2015/
Admission to this glorious food event costs $250 and allows you to witness ten of San Diego’s finest chefs complete in five different food competitions.
Escape From Cursed Forest
October 29 – November 1
iam8bit, Echo Park
http://realescapegame.com/ecf/
Real Escape Game returns to Southern California this week with Escape From Cursed Forest. Use your brains and wits to solve the mystery of the forest and escape its clutches. Each game lasts about 90 minutes, with sessions taking place throughout the day Thursday through Sunday. Registration cost $27, and participants should form teams of six.
Metalocalypse NOW
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, October 29
Grill ‘Em All, Alhambra
http://www.facebook.com/events/846958952068440/
Creator and star of Metalocalypse Brendan Small will make a special guest appearance at Grill ‘Em All in Alhambra this Thursday night for autographs, photos, and a meet & greet. Grill ‘Em All will also have a special Metalocalypse burger exclusively on this day.
Stan Lee’s Comikaze 2015
1:00 pm – 7:00 pm, October 30
9:00 am – 7:00 pm, October 31
9:00 am – 5:00 pm, November 1
Los Angeles Convention Center, Downtown Los Angeles
http://comikazeexpo.com/
One of the west coast’s largest multimedia pop culture expos returns to Downtown LA this weekend. Whether you like comics, video games, sci-fi, fantasy, horror, or anything else in the pop culture realm, anyone will surely find something to enjoy at the expo this weekend. A cosplay contest will take place on Saturday at 6pm, but you have to register on the website to participate! Passes to Comikaze cost $30 for single days, or $70 for the entire weekend.
Good Beer Company’s 1st Year Anniversary
5:00 pm – 12:00 am, October 30
Good Beer Company, Santa Ana
http://thegoodbeerco.com/
Good Beer Company turns a year old this weekend, and to celebrate, they will have a light celebration at their tasting room in Santa Ana this Friday night. Free to attend, Good Beer Company will have some new beers on tap, as well as some new bottles to take home.
25th Annual SOS Celebrity Chef Dinner & Auction
5:30 pm – 10:30 pm, October 30
Hyatt Regency, Huntington Beach
http://www.shareourselves.org/events/
Enjoy a five-course dinner with wine pairings this Friday night in Huntington Beach. Attending this luxurious dinner costs $275 per person. No one under 21 may attend.
Howl-oween Festival
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm, October 30
El Dorado Nature Center, Long Beach
http://www.facebook.com/events/887034381374667/
Enjoy a family-friendly Halloween festival at the park in Long Beach this Friday night. Admission costs $5, and visitors will find live animals, music, food, arts & crafts, and more Halloween fun.
Octoberflame VII
7:00 pm – 12:00 am, October 30-31
The Observatory, Santa Ana
http://tigerarmy.com/
Tiger Army will headline these two all-ages sold-out shows this weekend at The Observatory in Santa Ana. While tickets sold out months ago, you may still find some after-market tickets around.
Curse Of The Tiki 2
7:30 pm – 12:30 am, October 30
Don The Beachcomber, Sunset Beach
http://www.facebook.com/events/132467397107759/
Enjoy a variety show this Friday night at Don The Beachcomber in Sunset Beach. Visitors will find freak show acts, punk rock music, costume contests, magic acts, burlesque dancers, and more. Admission to this event costs $20. No one under 21 may attend.
Jello Biafra & the Guantanamo School of Medicine
9:00 pm – 1:30 am, October 30-31
Alex’s Bar, Long Beach
Friday: http://www.alexsbar.com/event/940489-jello-biafra-guantanamo-long-beach/
Saturday: http://www.alexsbar.com/event/940495-jello-biafra-guantanamo-long-beach/
The legendary Jello Biafra will headline two shows at Alex’s Bar in Long Beach this weekend. Tickets to these shows cost $20 presale or $22 at the door. No one under 21 may enter.
Voodoo Glow Skulls 1st Annual “Halloween Monster Mash”
9:00 pm – 2:00 am, October 30
Romano’s Concert Lounge, Riverside
http://www.facebook.com/events/954674441278144/
Skacore band Voodoo Glow Skulls will headline a Halloween’s Eve show this Friday night in Riverside. Tickets for this show cost $12 presale or $15 at the door. No one under 21 may enter.
Halloween
October 31
Happy Candy Day! Have fun, and stay safe on this night.
D.R.I. SoCal Takeover
October 31 – November 1
Los Angeles, Long Beach
http://www.dirtyrottenimbeciles.com/
Punk band D.R.I. completes their Southern California tour this week, with a show in Los Angeles and Long Beach. Check the website for a full list of shows.
X1039’s Blind Date Beerfest
11:00 am – 4:00 pm, October 31
Riverside Municipal Auditorium, Riverside
http://www.x1039.com/
Contrary to the event name, the “Blind Date” refers to the mystery bands that will perform at this beer tasting event in Riverside this Saturday afternoon. General admission to this event costs $45 and starts at 12pm. VIP admission costs $60, starts at 11am, and includes a front-of-line pass for beers plus an exclusive musical performance in the VIP hour. No one under 21 may attend.
2nd Annual Orange County Halal Food Fest
12:00 pm – 8:00 pm, October 31
Islamic Society of Orange County, Garden Grove
http://www.isocmasjid.org/
Free to attend for all ages, this food festival in Garden Grove will have lots of Halal food around. Visitors will also find live entertainment, vendors, children’s entertainment, and more.
15th Annual Haute Dog Howl’oween Parade
12:30 pm – 4:30 pm, October 31
Marina Vista Park, Long Beach
http://www.hautedogs.org/howloween.html
Expect to see over 500 costumed dogs at this annual parade through Belmont Shore, as featured on the Kevin & Bean Show! Kids and adults may also enter a costume contest to win cash prizes. Presale entries cost $10 per dog, with prices rising on the day of the event.
Timeless Pints Halloween Party
1:00 pm – 8:00 pm, October 31
Timeless Pints Brewing, Lakewood
http://www.facebook.com/events/599206523550461/
Timeless Pints will join in on the Halloween festivities that many other businesses will throw on Halloween this year. Over at Timeless Pints in Lakewood, they will have a basket full of things to do, such as try their new pumpkin porter, show off costumes, listen to live music, snack from the food truck, toss candy around, and more.
Trick or Treat on 2nd Street
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, October 31
2nd Street, Belmont Shore, Long Beach
http://www.belmontshore.org/trick-or-treat/
Trick or Treat with the family in Belmont Shore for free! Local businesses will participate by handing out samples and candy during the evening.
Doll Hut Halloween Bash
6:00 pm – 1:00 am, October 31
The World Famous Doll Hut, Anaheim
http://www.facebook.com/events/1115925071755861/
Enjoy a FREE local punk rock show with a costume contest this Saturday night at the Doll Hut in Anaheim. No one under 21 may enter.
Dia De Los Muertos 2015
November 1
Honor the deceased on this traditional day of remembrance. Many businesses will have specials and special activities on this day, so check with your local businesses to learn more.
5th Annual Shop & Dine Lake Forest Week
November 1-8
Lake Forest
http://www.lakeforestbusiness.com/148/Shop-Dine
Explore the local businesses of Lake Forest during this eight-day period. Various restaurants and shops will have specials this week, which will culminate with the Taste of Lake Forest on Sunday, November 8th.
1st Annual SoCal VegFest
10:00 am – 4:00 pm, November 1
Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa
http://socalvegfest.org/
Free to attend for all ages, this food fair takes place this Sunday afternoon in Costa Mesa. Visitors will find food samples, live music, cooking demos, children’s entertainment, live yoga demos, vendors, and other services.
Beachwood Blendery Bottle Release
11:00 am – 6:00 pm, November 1
Beachwood Blendery, Downtown Long Beach
http://beachwoodbbq.com/events.html
Say hello to one of the first blenderies, the sister of microbreweries, to open in the greater Los Angeles area. Beachwood Blendery will release their first bottles to the public starting this Sunday from their location in Downtown Long Beach. Stop on by and check out the next big craze in the craft beer industry.
Dirty Little Secrets Burlesque: Dia De Los Muertos Extravaganza
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm, November 1
Harvelle’s, Downtown Long Beach
http://www.dirtylittlesecretsburlesque.com/
The lovely ladies of the Dirty Little Secrets will put on a special Dia De Los Muertos tribute burlesque show this Sunday evening in Downtown Long Beach. The cover for this show costs $10. No one under 21 may enter.
