Geeking Out At The Robot Chicken 10th Anniversary Art Show

The cult hit adult cartoon show Robot Chicken aired for the first time on television over ten years ago, and some talented locals celebrated this milestone with a 10th Anniversary Art Show this past Saturday. Taking place at iam8bit Productions in Echo Park, this free art exhibit displayed paintings, sculptures, figurines, and more. Throughout the night, a projector screen at the back showed a marathon of Robot Chicken episodes. Guests could even purchase some of the art works to take home. Aside from all that, not much else took place – most people could see everything within 15 minutes. Still, for fans of the Robot Chicken series, they would have had tons of “fanboy” moments at this art exhibit. iam8bit has events like this all the time, so like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter for further updates on events taking place here.

Paying Homage To The Fallen At The 16th Annual Los Angeles Dia De Los Muertos Festival

The 16th Annual Los Angeles Dia De Los Muertos Festival wrapped up this past Saturday at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. At this all-ages festival, thousands of visitors explored the cemetery grounds to observe all of the altars, costumes, and live entertainment throughout. All around the cemetery grounds, visitors would find altars, statues, and other art structures along the paths, all set up to pay tribute to the fallen. Many visitors also embraced the part by dressing up or applying appropriate face painting. Multiple forms of live entertainment took place to keep visitors occupied, such as live music, dancing, models, arts & crafts, and more.

To see more from the festival, see photos from previous years, and find information about upcoming events, check out the Hollywood Forever Facebook and Twitter pages.

Getting Some Sun and Wind at the Fall 2015 SoCal Corgi Beach Day

Corgi lovers and Corgi owners united this past Saturday afternoon for a dog day at the beach at the SoCal Corgi Nation’s Fall 2015 SoCal Corgi Beach Day. At this free and all-ages event, thousands of passionate Corgi owners gathered for a fun & fur-filled day on the sandy dunes of the Huntington Beach Dog Beach. Over 600 Corgis appeared to play, mingle, and enjoy this special day for them. Activities primarily included an Instagram photo meet-up and a limbo contest. Other than that, the day consisted of mingling, chatting, and playing with all the cute pups.

Looking forward to the next Corgi Beach Day? Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 5th as they move to Belmont Shore in Long Beach. In the meantime, check out some of the photos from this past Saturday at the Fall 2015 SoCal Corgi Beach Day.

Punk Goes Artistic at “AnARTchy: The Art of Punk” Art Gallery

A special art gallery called AnARTchy: The Art of Punk just had its opening night this past Friday night at the Rainwater Gallery in Huntington Beach. This art gallery that will last for four weeks features punk-themed art work from prominent artists from across the world. Free to attend, visitors can come in to gaze upon the art and potentially purchase any to take home. For the duration of the art gallery’s showing, sporadic events will take place with special guests from the punk rock industry, such as Jack Grisham of T.S.O.L., Old Man Markley, and D.H. Peligro of Dead Kennedys. While the gallery and its events cost nothing to attend, they accept donations, and the special guest appearances may require a reservation, which you can make via the gallery’s Facebook page linked above.

Upcoming Events: October 26 – November 1, 2015

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.

Take A Sweet – Stivii’s Dark Chocolate Bars

Millennials have gotten wiser about the consumer world around them. The days of corporations dictating how people should live their lives have long passed, as wise people unearth corporate truths (for example, Fast Food Nation). With corporations feeling the heat of the people demanding better quality, the demand for better products has surged over the past decade. The people no longer want “pink slime” or other artificial ingredients in their food – they want things natural. The fewer processes that occur between a food’s natural state versus its prepared state, the closer people feel to its intended natural state. For example, many people grew up with processed candy bars from Hershey, Mars, and other big corporations that used chocolate with other filler ingredients, such as high fructose corn syrup. These bars saw lots of machine/factory time from the time they go from raw beans to chocolate bars. Sometimes a good piece of dark chocolate will really hit the spot since they taste more natural than milk chocolate. While corporations produce dark chocolate, the smaller companies that produce dark chocolate in small batches usually come out with higher quality products, such as Stivii.

Stivii has a mission to deliver top quality goods using the most natural ingredients available. As their company name suggests, Stivii relies on Stevia to sweeten their products. Unlike other zero-calorie sweeteners, Stevia does not increase the body’s craving for sugar, so food and drinks using Stevia help to curb cravings (in moderation, as always). This means you can fully enjoy a Stivii product with reduced guilt, such as their recently launched line of Dark Chocolate Bars. Comprised of 55% cacao, these dark chocolate bars contain 25% fewer calories than the leading dark chocolate bar brands. These all-natural dark chocolate bars contain no dairy, soy, or gluten, so they satisfy the gluten-free and vegan crowds. Along with Stevia, these bars contain other natural ingredients such as real fruit pieces instead of juices or other artificial flavoring. Speaking of real fruit pieces, Stivii’s line of Dark Chocolate Bars contains five varieties:

• Original Dark Chocolate
• Pomegranate Dark Chocolate
• Blueberry Almond Dark Chocolate
• White Peach Dark Chocolate
• Chili Dark Chocolate

At the same time that Stivii has launched their Dark Chocolate Bars, Stivii has joined the UTZ Certified program for cocoa. Supporting UTZ products means supporting sustainability and the local farmers that put in countless hours towards the cocoa beans used for the chocolates that people all over the world enjoy. To get your hands on a Stivii Dark Chocolate Bar, check with your local gourmet grocery store, such as Gelson’s Markets. Stivii has more varieties planned for 2016, so to stay connected, like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter for news and updates.

Old Town Charm At The 8th Annual Old Town Tustin Art Walk

The 8th Annual Old Town Tustin Art Walk returned to the streets of Old Town Tustin this past Saturday afternoon. During this free and all-ages event, dozens of local artists and vendors lined the sidewalks throughout Old Town Tustin to exhibit their work and sell their goods. Throughout the event space, a few local bands performed live music, while a small wine bar/garden took place in a parking lot. Aspiring photographers could participate in a photography contest, while children could participate in arts & crafts demos at the Tustin Library. While the art walk last for a solid portion of the day, casual visitors could see everything in a matter of minutes. However, art enthusiasts definitely would have had a great time at this event. It comes back every year around the third weekend of October, so many sure you bookmark this event for next year!

Admiring Local Artists At The 12th Annual Belmont Shore Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest

The Belmont Shore Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest returned to 2nd Street this past Saturday for its 12th year running. Every year at this art contest, hundreds of professional and amateur artists, local and from across the world, converge here to create art, sell their existing work, get known, and potentially take home cash prizes. Attracting seasoned and emergent visual artists, as well as participants from local high schools and universities, Justin Rudd and his nonprofit Community Action Team (C.A.T.) sets up various spots throughout 2nd Street for participants to showcase their work using chalk as their medium and the sidewalk as their canvas. The contest costs nothing to attend – just an artist’s willingness to create something marvelous. Aspiring artists get an outlet to show off their skills, while thousands of passersby get to admire art, and may even buy an art piece to take home. The organizers awarded over $1,000 in cash prizes to artists with tremendous works. To see additional works of art and see the winners, check out their Facebook page.

Walking Through A Real Life Commercial At The 2015 Orange County International Auto Show

The annual Orange County International Auto Show returned to the Anaheim Convention Center this past weekend. This all-ages car show basically represented a huge trade fair, with most of the major automobile manufacturers all present to not only showcase all the current and new models, but to garner some sales from the thousands of attendees. Admission only cost $12 and granted attendees full access to the entire floor to scout out all the cars, trucks, exotics, parts, accessories, and more. Besides all the cars on display, attendees could test-drive some of the cars too.

The OC Auto Show returns every year to the Anaheim Convention Center around the third week of October. Bookmark it for next year, as this event makes for a great way to spend a few hours of your weekend with friends and family. Give them a like on Facebook and a follow on Twitter to show your love of cars.

Upcoming Events: October 19-25, 2015

Inland Empire Restaurant Week
October 16-25
Participating restaurants, Inland Empire
http://www.inlandempirerestaurantweek.com/

Over a hundred restaurants from Corona to Chino to Big Bear to Palm Desert will have food & drink special during this ten-day period. Check out your favorite local restaurant, or enjoy something new.

Beachwood BBQ: Bottles Releases
11:30 am – 10:00 pm, October 20 & 24
Beachwood BBQ & Brewing, Seal Beach & Long Beach
http://beachwoodbbq.com/events.html

Beachwood Brewing has TWO beers to release in bottles this week at both their Seal Beach and Long Beach locations. On Tuesday, get some Melrose IPA. On Saturday, get your hands on Sadie Barrel-Aged Dark Ale. You can enjoy either beer directly fresh from tap or take it home in bottles.

3rd Annual Pizza Port Golf Tournament
8:00 am – 6:00 pm, October 20
Twin Oaks Golf Course, San Marcos
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2221652

Play some golf and enjoy food and beer this Tuesday in San Marcos. Registration costs $120, and goes down for joining teams of three or four.

D.R.I. SoCal Takeover
October 20-25
Ventura, Santa Ana, San Diego, Corona, Baldwin Park, San Bernardino
http://www.dirtyrottenimbeciles.com/

Punk band D.R.I. embarks on a Southern California tour this week, complete with SIX shows back to back, with more shows next week. Check the website for a full list of shows.

Back to the Future Day @ Smog City Brewing
4:00 pm – 9:00 pm, October 21
Smog City Brewing, Torrance
http://www.smogcitybrewing.com/

Smog City will celebrate “the future” with a special brew release this Wednesday night. They will also show the movie trilogy in the tasting room all night. Anyone wearing a Back to the Future shirt will receive $1 off beers.

Bottle Share @ The Rookery
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, October 21
The Rookery, Pomona
http://rookeryalehouse.com/Events.html

Share your favorite craft beer with other craft beer enthusiasts at this bottle share this Wednesday night in Downtown Pomona. Bring in a 750ml bottle of craft beer and order at least $10 of food in order to participate. Guests can find plenty of free parking in the area, and can avoid paying for parking entirely.

Ballast Point Night @ Far Bar
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, October 21
Far Bar, Little Tokyo, Downtown Los Angeles
http://farbarla.com/

Far Bar will stock their taps with Ballast Point brews this Wednesday night. They will also have Ballast Point spirits on hand to make cocktails with, plus some food specials. No cover charge required – simply show up, and enjoy the evening.

Acoustic Ales @ Select Beer Store
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm, October 22
Select Beer Store, Redondo Beach
http://www.facebook.com/events/1205195876162142/

Select Beer Store in Redondo Beach will stock their taps with beers from Acoustic Ales this Thursday evening. No admission required – simply show up and enjoy a cold one.

Del Mar Harvest Festival
10:00 am – 6:00 pm, October 23-25
Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar
http://harvestfestival.com/

Shop thousands of handmade American arts & crafts in hundreds of booths over the weekend. Find beautiful jewelry, clothing, specialty foods, photography, hand-turned wood, ceramics, and more. Admission costs $9 for Adults, $7 for Seniors, $4 for Youth, and 12 & under get in free.

Red Wine Barrel Aged Tart Saison
4:00 pm – 9:00 pm, October 23
Valiant Brewing, Orange
http://www.valiantbrewing.com/

Valiant Brewing will release a special barrel-aged saison this Friday evening in their tasting room. No reservations required – simply show up, and sip away.

AnARTchy – The Art of Punk: Opening Night
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm, October 23
Rainwater Gallery, Huntington Beach
http://www.facebook.com/events/1686430771602033/

A special punk-themed art gallery will open for a month starting this Friday with an opening night reception, free to attend for all ages.

7th Annual Long Beach Zombie Walk Music & Arts Festival
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm, October 23
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm, October 24
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm, October 25
Rainbow Lagoon Park, Long Beach
http://zombiewalklb.com/

This zombie festival takes place over the spacious greens of Rainbow Lagoon Park in Long Beach this weekend. This fest breaks all norms of standard fests and opts to follow “zombie rules” in operations. Admission costs $15, and includes many activities such as a movie viewing, beer gardens, costume contests, Thriller flash mob, live music, food trucks, artists, games, the zombie walk, Halloween mazes, and more. Arrive early, as parking will fill quickly – have patience when searching the neighborhoods east of Alamitos Ave.

Howl-o-Wine Festival
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm, October 23
Doubletree by Hilton, Claremont
http://www.ivhsspca.org/howl-o-wine

Enjoy wine samples from San Antonio Winery paired with hors d’oeuvres in Claremont this Friday night. Attendees may also bring their pets to enter into the pet costume contest. Admission costs $40 presale or $45 at the door. No one under 21 may attend.

LBMA After Dark
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, October 23
Long Beach Museum of Art, Long Beach
http://lbma.org/

Occurring semiannually, this nighttime gathering brings art, music, live entertainment, and tray-passed appetizers together for a night of mixing and mingling. Admission to this all-ages art exhibit costs $10.

Agent Orange @ The Whisky A Go Go
7:00 pm – 12:00 am, October 23
The Whisky A Go Go, West Hollywood
http://www.whiskyagogo.com/site/event/agent-orange-3/

Legendary surf punk band Agent Orange will headline a show at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood this Friday night. Tickets to this all-ages show cost $15.

34th Annual Village Venture Arts & Crafts Faire
9:00 am – 5:00 pm, October 24
Claremont Village, Claremont
http://www.thevillageclaremont.com/venture.html

At this free and all-ages event, thousands of visitors will get to check out arts & crafts from dozens of local artists, makers, and craftsmen. Visitors will also find merchandise, vendors, food, drinks, live music, arts & crafts, and more.

Riverside Rockabilly: Rhythm And Rods #2
10:00 am – 2:00 am, October 24
Boondocks Pub & Grill, Corona
http://www.riversiderockabilly.com/

An all-day car show and music festival comes to Corona this Saturday. Admission costs $15 presale or $20 at the gate. No one under 21 may attend after 9pm.

SoCal Corgi Beach Day
11:00 am – 3:00 pm, October 24
Huntington Dog Beach, Huntington Beach
http://www.socalcorgination.com/

Corgi lovers and Corgi owners unite this Saturday afternoon for a dog day at the beach, free to attend and for all ages. Share your love of this wonderful breed by showing off your adorable companion or by showing love for someone else’s adorable companion.

1st Annual Inland Empire Taco Festival
11:00 am – 6:00 pm, October 24
White Park, Riverside
http://ietacofestival.com/

Party it up in Riverside this Saturday with tacos, drinks, music, entertainment, and more. Admission costs $12 for adults or $5 for children, but does not include food or drinks, so bring plenty of cash to this event.

91st Annual Anaheim Fall Festival
11:00 am – 7:00 pm, October 24
Farmers Park, Anaheim
http://www.anaheimfallfestival.org/

At this FREE and all-ages festival, find games, arts & crafts, food, drinks, live entertainment, costume contests, a petting zoo, a parade, and more.

Afternoon of Sours
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm, October 24
The BrewHouse, San Juan Capistrano
http://www.facebook.com/events/188994211434811/

Enjoy and explore sour beers this Saturday afternoon at The BrewHouse in San Juan Capistrano. The organizers have not divulged any information yet, but if they add anything, I will update this entry.

7th Annual Hoptoberfest
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm, October 24
38 Degrees Ale House, Alhambra
http://www.facebook.com/events/736723206471815/

In place of their monthly bottle share, 38 Degrees will host a Hoptoberfest special this Saturday. Enjoy a menu of German cuisine specially made for this day, plus a handful of IPA beers on tap.

7th Annual Hoptoberfest
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm, October 24
Pizza Port, San Clemente
http://www.facebook.com/events/1655775491366410/

Drink beers and feel merry at Pizza Port in San Clemente this Saturday. Admission costs $30 and comes with eight 4oz beer tasters, and attendees can purchase additional beer tasters for $1 each. Attendees can purchase food from the restaurant throughout the day.

16th Annual Dia De Los Muertos
12:00 pm – 12:00 am, October 24
Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Hollywood
http://www.ladayofthedead.com/

Celebrate this cultural holiday at this all-ages festival this Saturday in Hollywood. Attendees will find arts & crafts, art exhibits, costume contests, music, live entertainment, food, drinks, and more. General admission costs $20 per person.

Belching Beaver’s 3rd Anniversary Great Lei Luau
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, October 24
Belching Beaver Brewery, Vista
http://www.facebook.com/events/1671877889698938/

Belching Beaver Brewery turns three years old this weekend, and to celebrate, they will hold a luau at their facility in Vista this Saturday afternoon. Admission costs $25 presale or $30 at the door, and grants attendees four 10oz beer pours, a raffle ticket, and a 13oz anniversary glass. Expect a Hawaiian-themed celebration with live music, food, chocolate pairings, Hawaiian clothing, and more.

Three Weav3rs Brewing 1st Year Anniversary
1:00 pm – 6:00 pm, October 24
Three Weav3rs Brewing, Inglewood
http://www.facebook.com/events/425336874343539/

Three Weav3rs Brewing in Inglewood turns a year old this weekend, and to celebrate, they will have plenty of festivities at their tasting room this Saturday afternoon. Attendees will find over a dozen different brews, plus food vendors, games, music, and more. General admission costs $25, starts at 2pm, and includes five 5oz beer tasters. VIP admission costs $40, starts at 1pm, and includes access to exclusive brews.

The Pie Bar Mash Up
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, October 24
Long Beach Creamery, Long Beach
http://www.facebook.com/events/635770533232689/

The Pie Bar will brings some of their delicious pies to Long Beach Creamery this Saturday evening to serve up some pies a la mode. Each serving will cost $6.

San Diego Beer & Music Festival
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm, October 24
NTC Liberty Station, San Diego
http://www.sandiego-beerfestival.com/

Not directly affiliated with San Diego Beer Week, this beer & music festival will take this Saturday at NTC Liberty Station. Attendees will find over a hundred different types of beer, live music, food trucks, and other forms of entertainment. General admission costs $35 presale or $40 at the door, and starts at 7pm. VIP admission costs $50 or $60 at the door, and starts at 6pm. All attendees receive unlimited beer tasters, regardless of admission type. No one under 21 may attend.

Night Nation Run – Los Angeles
6:00 pm – 12:00 am, October 24
StubHub Center, Carson
http://www.nightnationrun.com/losangeles-2015/

People always seem to want to find any way possible to make running less boring. Introducing Night Nation Run, a glow run that now involves EDM. Run a course complete with lights, glow sticks, lasers, EDM, and more. Registration costs $30 presale or $60 once presale registration runs out, and includes a t-shirt, a glow necklace, a goodie bag, and access to the after-party with more EDM.

Robot Chicken 10th Anniversary Art Show
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm, October 24
iam8bit, Echo Park
http://www.facebook.com/events/1041802402530901/

To celebrate the tenth anniversary of Robot Chicken, iam8bit will have a Robot Chicken art exhibit this Saturday night at their exhibit hall in Echo Park, free to attend for all ages.

Green Jellÿ @ The World Famous Doll Hut
8:00 pm – 1:00 am, October 24
The World Famous Doll Hut, Anaheim
http://www.facebook.com/events/184225741911600/

Get your weekly dose of punk rock at the Doll Hut in Anaheim this Saturday night with Green Jellÿ. No one under 21 may enter.

Surf City 10-Mile, 10k, and 5k
6:30 am – 12:00 pm, October 25
Hilton Waterfront Resort, Huntington Beach
http://www.surfcity10.com/

This Sunday morning in Huntington Beach, thousands will participate in various physical challenges, including a 10-mile run, a 10K, a 5K, and more. In addition, a costume contest aims to mix things up on the sand.

Spooktacular Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K
7:00 am – 11:00 pm, October 25
Hospitality Point Park, San Diego
http://www.spooktacular10k.com/

Enjoy a costumed fun run this Sunday in San Diego. Take part in a 10k, half marathon, 5k, or kids run for the little ones, all with or without a costume. Registration costs $55 to $95 based on the event, and includes a medal, a shirt based on the event you compete in, costume contests, pumpkin pies, and post-race festivities. Parking at the park costs $10 per vehicle.

18th Annual Trick or Treat Festival + 16th Annual Halloween Hearse Show
10:00 am – 4:00 pm, October 25
Orange County Market Place, Costa Mesa
http://www.ocmarketplace.com/

Two Halloween-themed events will take place at the Orange County Market Place this Sunday afternoon. Join in on a Trick or Treat festival for the kids that celebrate all things Halloween. Adults can check out the Hearse Show, a ghastly show sure to give you chills.