Marc Anthony at the Kia forum
The Niuyorican singer, Marc Anthony, is celebrating with his new unreleased album “Muevense” (sic), which includes the song “ojala te duela”, which he recorded with mariachi with Pepe Aguilar. He returns to the city with his Historia tour, and will arrive for one night only at the Kia forum (3900 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood). Today Thursday 9 pm. Tickets from $68. ticketmaster.com reports.
Coveted in concert
The Tijuana artist, Codiciado, postponed eight of the concerts on his current tour, Enfocado. Fortunately for his Los Angeles fans, the show he will offer at the Youtube Theater (1011 Stadium Dr., Inglewood) is one of those that prevailed. Tomorrow Friday 8 pm. Tickets from $62. ticketmaster.com reports.
Resident on YouTube
In February, René Pérez released his album “The Letters Ya No Importer,” and it is also the name of the tour he is taking to various parts of the world. The Puerto Rican singer will arrive at the Youtube Theater (1011 Stadium Dr., Inglewood) to present the songs from this album as well as the hits from his fruitful career. Saturday 8 pm. Tickets from $59. ticketmaster.com reports.
Coco in the Soraya
The Coco Live-to-Film Concert at Disney’s Pixar Studios features a screening of the film “Coco” with a live performance of the soundtrack, written by Michael Giacchino, by twenty members of the National Folkloric Orchestra of Mexico . The show includes the song “Recuérdame”, written by Kristen Anderson-López and Robert López. Saturday and Sunday 3 pm at the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts (18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge). Tickets from $48. thesoraya.org reports.
AFI Fest in Los Angeles
The AFI Fest returns to Hollywood with a selection of more than 150 films from around the world, including several Ibero-American titles, including The Room Next Door, by Pedro Almodóvar; The Kitchen, by Alonso Ruizpalacios, and Reas, by Lola Arias. The festival takes place at the TLC Chinese (6925 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles). With various schedules. Ends Sunday. Tickets from $10. fest.afi.com reports.
Dracula at the United Theater
Lina González-Granados leads the LA Opera Orchestra and Gustavo Santaolalla plays guitar—with original songs—at the screening of the film Dracula, in Spanish, at the United Theater (929 S. Broadway, Los Angeles). The 1931 film will have English subtitles. Also participating are accordionist Michael Ward-Bergeman and Leslie Bloome and Ryan Collison, who will do the live special effects. Saturday’s performance includes admission to the theater’s Halloween party, where DJ Phyzed will perform. Friday and Saturday 8 pm; Sunday 2 pm. Tickets from $45. laopera.org reports.
Day of the Dead in Santa Monica
The Third Street Promenade (1351 3rd St., Promenade, Santa Monica) will celebrate Dia de los Muertos with performances of Aztec dances, mariachi bands and folkloric ballets. There will also be manual activities, games, face painting and a temporary market curated by the Molcajete Dominguero organization. Featuring art installations and altars created by Mexican artist Ricardo Soltero that will be available from Friday to Sunday. The celebration will be on Saturday from 2 to 8 pm. Free admission. downtownsm.com reports.
Wolf Week at NHM
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles) celebrates Wolf Awareness Week, which is dedicated to educating about this predatory canine from a scientific and historical point of view. Includes the exhibition Wolves: Photography by Ronan Donovanstudies, collections and activities for the family. Ends on Saturday. Tickets from $7. nhm.org reports.
Pumpkins in the Pines at Santa’s Village
A pumpkin patch, trick-or-treating stations, seasonal food and drinks, a costume parade, pumpkin painting and a puppet show, among other activities, is what you can experience at Pumpkins in the Pines in Santa’s Village (28950 California 18, Skyforest). Saturdays and Sundays in October. Tickets from $39. skyparksantasvillage.com reports.
The Shining in the Ford
Starring Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd and Scatman Crothers, The Shining is considered one of the best horror films of all time. The Ford Theater (2580 Cahuenga Blvd., E, Los Angeles) will screen the film, which you can attend in costume. Wednesday, October 30, 8 pm. Tickets from $22. theford.com reports.
Day of the Dead in Pacoima
The Day of the Dead celebration at Pacoima City Hall (13520 Van Nuys Blvd., Pacoima) includes a Catrina contest, children’s activities sponsored by Discovery Cube of Los Angeles, a zoo with ponies, face painting, informational booths, art installations, the presentation of DJs and the Sonora Show and more. Sunday 12 to 8 pm. Free admission. cd7.lacity.gov reports.
Spanish film festival
The Recent Spanish Cinema exhibition will take place this weekend at the Egipcio Theater (6712 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles) and will screen a series of notable contemporary Spanish films. Six premieres will be shown and several directors will be present to talk about their films. As this is the 30th edition of the exhibition, admission to all screenings will be free. At various times from Friday to Sunday. americancinematheque.com reports.