Gloria Trevi in the Toyota Arena
Singer Gloria Trevi is in the final stretch of her Mi Soundtrack tour, where she will perform songs from her album “Mi Soundtrack, Vol. 2,” which includes songs like “Me siente sola,” “Que se acabe el mundo,” “Poder y mundo,” and “No tengo ropa.” She will arrive at the Toyota Arena (4000 Ontario Ct., Ontario), one of the last stages before ending her tour. Saturday 8 pm. Tickets from $55. Information toyota-arena.com.
Chayanne in concert
Another popular singer who will also be visiting the Toyota Arena (4000 Ontario Ct., Ontario) is Puerto Rican Chayanne, who is visiting Southern California with his Bailemos otra vez tour, also the name of his fifteenth studio album. He will perform songs from this album as well as his most popular hits. Sunday 8 pm. Tickets from $112. Information at toyota-arena.com.
Horror Nights at Universal Studios
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood (100 Universal City Dr., Los Angeles) kicks off this week and includes eight haunted houses, a reimagined Terror Tram, several scare zones and live entertainment. The haunted houses include The Weeknd: Nightmare Trilogy, the immersive experience curated by singer The Weeknd; A Quiet Place, based on the Paramount franchise; Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Legacy of Leatherface, a 50th anniversary celebration of the monster; and Monsters 2: The Nightmares of Latin America, a sequel to the 2023 haunted house. From today, Thursday, through November 3 on select nights. Tickets from $77; info at universalstudioshollywood.com.
Memnon at the Getty Villa
Memnon is the story of a powerful Ethiopian king who travels to the city of Troy to do battle during the Trojans’ darkest hours. This legend from Greek mythology, which will be featured at the Getty Villa Museum (17985 Pacific Coast Hwy., Pacific Palisades), has been overlooked for more than a thousand years—until now. Thursday through Sept. 28; Thursday through Saturday 8 p.m. Free admission with reservation. Information available at getty.edu.
Theatre at the 24th Street Theatre
Pascal & Julien is a moving play that tells the story of fathers and sons and the birth of a friendship. It is being presented at the 24th Street Theatre (1117 W. 24th St., Los Angeles) and is set in Paris. In English with Spanish supertitles. Written by Daniel Keene. From today, Thursday, through October 27. Tickets from $2.40. Information at 24thstreet.org.
Grandparents’ Day at Santa’s Village
In honor of Grandparents Day, Santa’s Village (28950 CA-18, Skyforest) will celebrate grandparents just like this park nestled in the San Bernardino Mountains used to do in years past. Grandparents only pay $10 to enter. Visitors ages 3 and under, as well as those 75 and older, are free year-round. All day Sunday. Admission for all other visitors starts at $49. Information at skyparksantasvillage.com.
Santa Monica Dog Day Festival
The Day Of The Dog Festival, America’s largest dog-themed festival, returns to downtown Santa Monica’s Main Street for the second time. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with fellow dog owners, meet national dog-related companies, and interact with over one hundred dog-related vendors. Saturday 12 to 6 pm. Free admission. For more information, visit thedayofthedog.com.
Celebration in Long Beach
The second annual Viva Long Beach Festival, held downtown (Pine Ave. between 3rd St. and Broadway, Long Beach), is a celebration that kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month. There will be live music featuring Boogaloo Assasins, É. Arenas, Chicano Batman, Orquesta Mamboson, Mariachi Lindas and more. Saturday 2-7pm. Free admission. For more information, visit vivalongbeach.org.
West Hollywood Park Book Festival
The second annual Los Angeles Kids Book Festival, taking place at West Hollywood Park (647 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood), will feature a host of children’s book authors and illustrators. There will be arts and crafts activities as well as live music, dance and theater performances, face painting, balloon creations and a foam party. Sunday 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Free admission. For more information, visit lakidsbookfestival.com.
