secret los angeles: 10 Things You Don’t Want To Miss In L.A
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SECRET LOS ANGELES • SEPTEMBER 10, 2022
From news you might have missed this week to plans you need to make, let's catch you up!
With so many options in Los Angeles, making plans can be quite a task. Luckily, you have us. If you’re in need of plans this weekend, September 9 through 11, we’ve got you covered along with some news you might have missed. Check out our selection below!
1. 11 idyllic pumpkin patches & displays to visit around L.A. this Fall
While the days begin to oscillate between mild and boiling, outdoor pursuits still reign this month. September is the perfect time to make the most of the California weather and there’s no better way to do that than soaking up the sunshine with a gorgeous, new rooftop spot and invigorating open-air activities. Get inspired by this list of things to do in September in L.A. Get the full list here!
2. The force is strong at this Star Wars-themed burlesque show coming to L.A.
Sexy speeder washes, stormtroopers in fishnets, and luscious lightsaber dances? It must be The Empire Strips Back, the wildly popular show that blends the art of burlesque with the sci-fi world of Star Wars. Featuring beautiful sets, costumes, props, and (of course) dancers, The Empire Strips Back is a seductive night of fun that is sure to send you to another galaxy. The show comes to Los Angeles on November 17th, with tickets going on sale on September 14th—but you can get your tickets a day early by joining the waitlist right now!
3. KCRW’s beloved Summer Nights end this month—here’s the remaining full schedule
As Summer comes to an end so do KCRW’s Summer Nights. It’s not too late to dance the warm night away with some of L.A.’s best DJs and musical guests though! Take advantage of the last month of their totally free parties found at your favorite L.A. locations like One Colorado and MOCA! Get the remaining schedule here.
4. Drink up at this authentic German beer fest coming to the L.A. area
Beer festivals are all about enjoying tasty food, good music, better company, and everyone’s favorite hoppy beverage. CraftoberFest brings the Oktoberfest experience to Los Angeles, but not with big-brand beer companies we’ve all tasted a million times. CraftoberFest highlights over 50 local microbreweries with a rainbow of beers, as well as local food. Supporting Los Angeles vendors in the German beer fest spirit, CraftoberFest comes to LA on November 5th. Tickets just went on sale, so grab yours here before they’re gone!
5. Look up and catch the bright Harvest Moon signaling summer’s end
A ‘harvest moon’ is rolling into town and lighting up L.A. skies this weekend. The moon will be reaching its peak fullness for an incredibly bright and stunning phenomenon signaling the end of summer. Find out when to catch it here!
6. Bring out your inner cowboy at this desert-themed bar
Yee-haw, we city slickers have a new place to quench our thirst. The Desert 5 Spot is a new desert themed-bar that has entered the L.A. scene, and they’re bringing the wild west back into the heart of Hollywood. This indoor and outdoor rooftop lounge is decorated with vintage desert decor inspired by classic Palm Springs and old Americana. Here guests can enjoy a 360-degree view of the Hollywood Hills, catch the Hollywood Sign, and a beautiful view of DTLA. Get the full details here!
7. The Weeknd’s Halloween Horror Nights experience is officially open
Spooky season is just around the corner, which means Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) has officially crept their way into our plans, and it seems Abel ‘The Weeknd’ Tesfaye wants in on some of that action. Get the full details here!
8. Dive straight into the Jurassic period at the Dinos Alive exhibit in L.A.
Dinos alive exhibition will transport you back millions of years to an age when the largest animals to ever set foot on our planet existed. You will go on a fascinating journey where you get to meet and interact with massive, life-sized moving dinosaurs. It is a blend of moving replicas of dinosaurs and virtual ones. There will also be a unique virtual aquarium that takes you on a dive deep into the depth of the seas where you get to experience what it’s like to be in the presence of some of the most magnificent sea giants! Get your tickets here.
9. Witness thousands of lanterns illuminate waters at across California
Last weekend, the Water Lantern Festival lit up Fresno’s Woodward Park, and there’s still a chance it will make its way to L.A. this year. This spectacular celebration of light has been voted the top Cultural Festival in 2019 & 2020 by USA Today, and it’s easy to see why. Get the full scoop here!
10. Go where art and happiness meet at the Flutter multi-sensory experience in L.A.
Plunge into a collection of quirky silk-covered soft sculptures, swing through a serene butterfly sanctuary and have your aura read by an A.I. mystic at the country’s number one rated art experience, flutter. Grab your tickets here!