Los Ángeles Azules on YouTube
Mexico City cumbia band Los Ángeles Azules brings their El amor de mi vida tour to the Youtube Theater (1011 Stadium Dr., Inglewood). The group comes armed with their countless hits, such as “El ribbon de tu pelo”, “How I’m going to forget you”, “Amor at first sight” and the one that gives the tour its name, “El amor de mi vida”. Tomorrow Friday and Saturday 8 pm. Tickets from $62. ticketmaster.com reports.
New exhibition at the Petersen
The exhibition Driven to Win: The Automobile in Competitionwhich recently opened at the Petersen Automotive Museum (6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles), showcases more than one hundred years of motorsports history across a variety of competitive disciplines and highlights the technologies that powered winning race cars. For an indefinite period. Tickets from $12. petersen.org reports.
New restaurant at Madame Tussauds
Madame Tussauds museum (6933 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles) celebrated the opening of the Madame Tussauds Hollywood Rooftop Restaurant and Bar, located on the rooftop of the iconic venue located in the heart of Hollywood. Visitors can enjoy a menu of several fusion dishes while taking photos with wax figures of celebrities such as Zendaya, Scarlett Johansson, Leonardo DiCaprio and Will Smith. Open to the general public. madametussauds.com reports.
Self Help Graphics Display
Sinks: Places We Call Home is an exhibit that is part of the Getty’s Art & Science Collide initiative and highlights the long-term ramifications of pollution in communities of color caused by two manufacturing plants located near Self Help Graphics & Art: Vernon’s Exide Battery plant. and Athens Tank Farm in Willowbrook. The work of artists Maru García and Beatriz Jaramillo is on display at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex’s Gallery, California State University, Los Angeles (5151 State University Dr., Los Angeles). Ends February 15. Free admission. Reports selfhelpgraphics.com/sinks.
Spooky Farm at Knott’s Berry Farm
The Halloween-lite version of Knott’s Berry Farm (8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park), Knott’s Spooky Farm, has opened its doors. The family-friendly celebration includes trick-or-treating, live shows, a costume contest and pumpkin decorating. Charlie Brown, Snoopy and their friends will host games, music and presentations of horror plays suitable for all ages. From Thursday to Sunday until October 31. Tickets from $55. knotts.com reports.
“By the River” at State Historic Park
By The River is a public art commission by Christopher Suárez with Carlos Agredano, Diana Yesenia Alvarado and Timo Fahler taking place at the Los Angeles State Historic Park (1245 N. Spring St., Los Angeles). Addresses the visual languages and utilities of the canalized Los Angeles River and the parallel 710 Freeway at the convergence of land and city. Ends January 25. Free admission. statehistoricpark.org reports.
Haunted Hayride at Griffith Park
The Los Angeles Haunted Hayride, at Griffith Park (4730 Crystal Springs Dr., Los Angeles), returns with terrifying mazes, a hayride through a haunted landscape, the Madame Aurora show, not for the faint of heart, interactive games, ax throwing, live music from The Monte Revolta and a macabre carousel, among other spooky activities. On select nights through November 2. Tickets from $40. Reports losangeleshauntedhayride.com.
Dark Harbor on the Queen Mary
Dark Harbor, which takes place on the Queen Mary (1126 Queens Hwy., Long Beach), returns after a five-year hiatus with horrors like mazes, lots of monsters, the Voodoo Sound Company drum group, jugglers doing tricks with fire, magicians, a circus and several DJs. On select nights through November 2. Tickets from $37. darkharborhalloween.com reports.
Spider Pavilion at the Natural History Museum
The Spider Pavilion, or Spider Pavilion, is now available at the Natural History Museum (900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles), where you can observe hundreds of these insects in their habitat. The temporary pavilion allows you to see how different species live, from tarantulas to jumping spiders. Ends September 24. Tickets $10 plus museum admission. nhm.org reports.
Carved at Descanso Gardens
Carved, at Descanso Gardens (1418 Descanso Dr., La Cañada Flintridge) is a show in which carved pumpkins are the protagonists. During this event, the model trains will be illuminated and visitors will be able to see a wooden spirit family along the way, carved by Chainsaw Jenna from five massive logs. There is also an installation, Rhizome, by artists Tom and Lien Dekyvere. Starting Friday and until October 30. Tickets from $18. Restogardens.org reports. Restogardens.org reports.
