OC Roller Derby Orientation
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm, October 4
The Rinks, Huntington Beach
http://www.ocderby.com/
http://www.facebook.com/events/446207475751468/
If you ever wanted to try roller derby, you have a chance to join a league. Click the link to send your information to them, and then show up to orientation this Wednesday night in Huntington Beach.
2017 Los Angeles Fashion Week
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, October 4
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm, October 5
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm, October 6-7
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, October 8
Alexandria Ballrooms, Downtown Los Angeles
http://lafw.net/
The latest in fashion goes public this week in Los Angeles. Check the website for a list of all fashion events all over Los Angeles going on this week.
3rd Annual San Gabriel Dumpling & Beer Fest
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm, October 5
San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, San Gabriel
http://sangabrieled.com/255/Dumpling-Beer-Fest
The San Gabriel Valley puts their spin on Oktoberfest with this dumpling & beer fest this Thursday night in San Gabriel. Free to attend for all ages, this festival will feature numerous dumpling vendors, other food vendors, live entertainment, a craft beer garden, and more. A wristband for unlimited beer sampling costs $20 for 16 beer pours or $30 for unlimited beers while supplies last. All food comes at cost, so bring plenty of cash for that.
Buccaneer Days
7:00 pm – 2:00 am, October 5
11:00 am – 2:00 am, October 6-7
10:00 am – 2:00 pm, October 8
Two Harbors, Catalina Island
http://www.visitcatalinaisland.com/event/buccaneers-weekend-2017
A weekend full of pirates, booty, and booze comes to Catalina Island. Admission starts at $45 and goes up based on how many days you want to attend and if you want to include lodging.
Death By Stereo – Live in Southern California
8:00 pm – 1:00 am, October 5, Brick By Brick, San Diego
8:00 pm – 1:00 am, October 6, Alex’s Bar, Long Beach
8:00 pm – 1:00 am, October 7, The Garage, Ventura
http://www.deathbystereo.com/
Hardcore band Death By Stereo will headline a handful of shows in Southern California this week. Ticket prices to these shows vary by location, so check with the venue for details. No one under 21 may enter any of these shows.
28th Annual Ventura Harvest Festival
10:00 am – 6:00 pm, October 6-8
Ventura County Fairgrounds, Ventura
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.
Gaslight Steampunk Expo 2017
11:30 am – 11:00 pm, October 6
9:00 am – 1:30 am, October 7
9:00 am – 6:00 pm, October 8
Town & Country Resort Hotel, San Diego
http://www.gaslightexpo.org/
An all-ages expo for all things steampunk comes to San Diego this weekend. Tickets start at $15.
13th Annual Ocean Beach Oktoberfest
1:00 pm – 11:00 pm, October 6
11:00 am – 11:00 pm, October 7
Ocean Beach Pier, San Diego
http://oboktoberfest.com/
Enjoy Oktoberfest on the beach this weekend with this two-day Oktoberfest celebration. For just $3 admission, gain access to this event filled with beer, pretzels, sausages, and other typical Oktoberfest festivities.
31st Annual California Avocado Festival
1:00 pm – 10:00 pm, October 6
10:00 am – 10:00 pm, October 7
10:00 am – 6:00 pm, October 8
Downtown Carpinteria
http://avofest.com/
A free and all-ages street fair will take place in Carpinteria this weekend. Visitors will find vendors, food, arts & crafts, activities, games, rides, entertainment, and more.
30th Annual Tustin Tiller Days
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm, October 6
11:00 am – 11:00 pm, October 7
11:00 am – 7:00 pm, October 8
Columbus Tustin Park, Tustin
http://www.tustintillerdays.org/
Bring the family out to this all-ages city fair this weekend. Free to attend, this fair has everything that a family can enjoy, from the rides and games for kids, to the entertainment and vendors for adults. Remember to check out all the fair food, drinks, and dessert too, since buying food here supports local organizations and businesses. Guests can find free street parking in the surrounding neighborhoods.
Pacific Beachfest Beer Cup
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm, October 6
Pacific Beach Shore Club, San Diego
http://www.beachfestbeercup.com/
Homebrews and microbreweries collide at this beer tasting event this Friday night in Pacific Beach. The $25 admission grants you access to taste the homebrews, as well as sample beers from all the participating breweries while supplies last. No one under 21 may attend.
First Fridays
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm, October 6
Various locations
Long Beach: http://firstfridayslongbeach.com/
Venice: http://www.abbotkinney1stfridays.com/
This monthly artwalk occurs on the first Friday of every month. Each location offers different activities, but most will contain food & drink specials, art exhibits & displays, street performers, and more. Venice and Long Beach have the two largest gatherings of all First Fridays. Other locations include Westchester, Fullerton, and City of Industry. Most First Fridays locations cost nothing to attend, while the local businesses uphold their standard rules (e.g. bars 21+ only).
19th Annual Los Angeles Greek Festival
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm, October 6
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm, October 7
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm, October 8
Saint Sophia Cathedral, West Los Angeles
http://lagreekfest.com/
Los Angeles gets their own Greek Fest this weekend that will basically have the same things as any other Greek Fest: food, drinks, desserts, music, dancers, games, rides, and more. Admission to this all-ages festival costs $5 per person per day.
6th Annual Los Angeles Podcast Festival
5:00 pm – 1:00 am, October 6
12:00 pm – 1:00 am, October 7-8
Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Downtown Los Angeles
http://www.lapodfest.com/
Meet the top names in podcasting, entertainment, comedy, and technology this weekend in West Hollywood. Tickets start at $49. Although all-ages, anyone under 18 must attend with a paid adult.
Circle One – Live in Long Beach
7:00 pm – 2:00 am, October 6
Blacklight District Lounge, Long Beach
http://www.facebook.com/events/1796261697263014/
Rock out to some local punk rock bands this Friday night in Long Beach. The cover for this show costs $10. No one under 21 may enter.
The Color Run 5k – Huntington Beach
7:00 am – 1:00 pm, October 7
Huntington State Beach, Huntington Beach
http://thecolorrun.com/locations/huntington-beach-ca/
The color run that started it all returns to Huntington Beach this Saturday morning. This fun run takes the racing out of a 5k or 10k, and places participants in a running course where they will get showered with bright colors. All runners should wear white for this run, as they run through the course and absorb all the colors flying through the air. Registration for this color run costs $50 per solo participant, or $45 per person if registering as a team of four or more. Waves of runners will start at 9am and launch every few minutes following that for up to two hours, so do not fret about getting there on time.
2017 Grape Day Festival + Wine & Craft Beer Tasting Pavilion
7:00 am – 8:00 pm, October 7
Grape Day Park, Escondido
http://visitescondido.com/1777/grape-day-5k-parade-and-festival/
Bring out the family to this all-day celebration at the park. In the morning, a 5K race will take place around the park. At 9:30am, a local parade will run through Downtown Escondido. From then until the end of the celebration, a fair will take place at Grape Day Park, free to the public to attend. In addition, a wine & craft beer tasting pavilion will take place from 11am to 3pm. Sample wine from local wineries and beer from local breweries while enjoying live entertainment and other activities. Admission costs $20 presale and $25 at the door, and include a souvenir glass. No one under 21 may attend.
Aquarium of the Pacific 5k Run/Walk
7:30 am – 11:30 am, October 7
Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach
http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/5k
Go on a nice 5k run down on the beach this Saturday morning starting at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. All participants who register prior to race day will receive a t-shirt, goodie bag, and a ticket to the aquarium with registration. Registration costs $45. Bring cash for parking in the aquarium parking structure.
Fit Foodie Festival & 5K
8:00 am – 11:30 am, October 7
Liberty Station, San Diego
http://www.fitfoodierun.com/san-diego-california.html
A 5K meets a food tasting event this Saturday morning in San Diego. Run a race and eat food along the way, as well as all the food available after thge finish line. Registration starts at $45.
20th Annual Pacific Beachfest
8:00 am – 7:00 pm, October 7
Crystal Pier, Pacific Beach, San Diego
http://pacificbeachfest.org/
Enjoy a full day of outdoor activities at this free and all-ages beach festival in Pacific Beach. Visitors will find sports, tournaments, activities, live entertainment, arts & crafts, games, food, drinks, and more.
2017 Los Angeles Dragonboat Festival
8:30 am – 4:00 pm, October 7
Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, Irwindale
http://ladragonboat.com/
Come to watch Dragonboat races at Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area – free parking and admission to spectate!
Crossroads of the West Gun Shows
9:00 am – 5:00 pm, August 5
9:00 am – 4:00 pm, August 6
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa
http://www.crossroadsgunshows.com/
Find hundreds of gun vendors at this two-day gun show this weekend. Admission to this all-ages event costs $18. Check the website for a printable coupon to take $1 off admission.
3rd Annual Maker Faire San Diego
10:00 am – 6:00 pm, October 7-8
Balboa Park, San Diego
http://sdmakerfaire.org/
Celebrate local makers, artists, designers, and more at this two-day fair taking place in Balboa Park this weekend in San Diego. Attendees will experience handmade goods such as gadgets, sculptures, art, food, apparel, accessories, merchandise, and more. Admission costs $20 for adults or $12 for children.
45th Annual Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair
10:00 am – 6:00 pm, October 7-8
Live Oak Park South Field, Manhattan Beach
http://www.mbfair.org/
This free fair for all ages makes its annual return this weekend, featuring games, arts & crafts, food, beer & wine gardens, live entertainment, and more. The city will provide free parking and shuttle transportation at the Northrop Grumman Building at 15092 Aviation Blvd near the intersection of Aviation Blvd and Marine Street in Manhattan Beach.
9th Annual La Jolla Art & Wine Festival
10:00 am – 7:00 pm, October 7-8
Girard Ave, La Jolla
http://www.ljawf.com/
This free and all-ages street fair takes over the streets in La Jolla. Visitors will find hundreds of booths containing artists, merchandise, vendors, food & drinks, arts & crafts, live entertainment, and more.
3rd Annual Shopping Extravaganza
10:00 am – 8:00 pm, October 7
Outlets at San Clemente, San Clemente
http://www.outletsatsanclemente.com/
Do shopping, enjoy a catered lunch, and sip on some adult beverages this Saturday in San Clemente. Participation in this charity shopping event costs $35.
4th Annual Artesia International Street Fair & Diversity Festival
11:00 am – 11:00 pm, October 7
Pioneer & 183rd, Artesia
http://www.cityofartesia.us/index.aspx?NID=282
At this free and all-ages street fair this Saturday, visitors will find food, music, dance, live entertainment, arts & crafts, games, rides, vendors, and more.
1st Annual San Diego Barrel Aged Beer Fest
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm, October 7
Liberty Station, San Diego
http://www.sandiegobeerfest.com/
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/san-diego-barrel-aged-beer-fest-tickets-35801102060
Dozens of locals breweries will bring out their strongest beers for you to try this Saturday afternoon in San Diego. General admission costs $55 and starts at 1pm, while VIP admission costs $65 and starts at 12pm. No one under 21 may attend.
Hot Wings & Craft Beer Festival
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm, October 7
Santa Anita Park, Arcadia
http://www.santaanita.com/events/hot-wing-and-craft-beer-festival/
$40 gets you in to enjoy six wings, eight 3oz beer tasters, and access to betting on horse races. Parking costs $4 per vehicle. No one under 21 may attend.
2017 Dana Point Oktoberfest
12:00 pm – 7:00 pm, October 7
Sea Terrace Park, Dana Point
http://www.danapointoktoberfest.com/
South Orange County gets their own free & all-ages Oktoberfest celebration this weekend. Expect to find all of the typical Oktoberfest festivities here: chicken dancing, German music, stein holding, beer chugging, sausages, pretzels, normal bar beers, and more.
BrewBQ – Food & Beer Pairing
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm, October 7
Cismontane Brewing, Santa Ana
http://www.cismontanebrewing.com/
http://www.facebook.com/events/1540993299292111/
A barbecue and beer pairing will take place at Cismontane Brewing in Santa Ana this Saturday. Admission costs $12 presale or $17 at the door, and provides you with four food and beer pairings.
King Harbor Brewing Oktoberfest
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm, October 7
King Harbor Brewing, Redondo Beach
http://www.kingharborbrewing.com/
http://www.facebook.com/events/1897338370283398/
Redondo Beach’s King Harbor Brewing will have Oktoberfest festivities this Saturday. Registration for one of the games starts at $30, and gets you a stein and four fills. If you do not want to participate in the games, you can enter the tasting room for free and pay for beers as you go.
Oktoberfest 2017
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm, October 7
8 bit Brewing Company, Murrieta
http://www.8bitbrewingcompany.com/
http://8bitbrewingcompany.ticketleap.com/oktoberfest-2017/
Murrieta’s 8 bit Brewing Company will host their own Oktoberfest festivities this Saturday. $10 gets you a pint glass and a goodie bag. $20 gets you a stein, one full pour of an Oktoberfest beer, and the aforementioned goodie bag. Minors enter for free with paid adult admission.
35th Annual Carlsbad Oktoberfest
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm, October 7
Holiday Park, Carlsbad
http://www.rotaryoktoberfest.org/
An all-ages Oktoberfest celebration comes to Carlsbad this Saturday. Adult admission ranges from $5 to $15, while children enter for free with paid adult admission.
California Brew Festival
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, October 7
Chase Palm Park, Santa Barbara
http://nightout.com/events/california-brew-festival-santa-barbara/
A beer festival comes to Santa Barbara this Saturday afternoon. General admission costs $75 and starts at 2pm. VIP admission costs $100 and starts at 1pm. All attendees receive unlimited beer tasters for the duration of the event while supplies last. No one under 21 may attend.
3rd Annual Los Angeles Paella & Wine Festival
1:00 pm – 6:00 pm, October 7
Pershing Square, Los Angeles
http://paellawinefest.com/
Enjoy paella and lots of wine and spirits this Saturday in Downtown Los Angeles. General admission costs $50 presale or $85 at the gate, and includes unlimited food and drink samples. VIP admission costs $120, and also includes access to a VIP area with some exclusive food and drinks.
Culver City Art Walk 2017
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm, October 7
Washington & La Cienega, Culver City
http://culvercityartsdistrict.com/artwalk/
A free and all-ages art walk will take place in Culver City this Saturday afternoon.
OMOCAT Pop-Up Shop / Omori Demo
3:00 pm – 12:00 am, October 7
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm, October 8
Dave Frey Gallery, Downtown Los Angeles
http://www.omocat-shop.com/
http://www.facebook.com/events/1439239359466586/
This free and all-ages art exhibit will appear in Downtown LA only this weekend. On Saturday night, the exhibit will have live music, which costs $20 to attend.
25 Years of Union 13
4:00 pm – 10:00 pm, October 7
Self Help Graphics & Art, Downtown Los Angeles
http://www.facebook.com/events/1978038242431554/
Catch music and art to celebrate the band Union 13 at this all-ages show this Saturday evening. The cover for this show costs $10.
18th Annual Eagle Rock Music Festival
4:00 pm – 10:00 pm, October 7
Colorado Blvd & Eagle Rock Blvd, Eagle Rock
http://eaglerockmusicfestival.org/
Take over the streets of Eagle Rock with this FREE and all-ages music festival this Saturday evening. With six stages all providing different genres of music, surely something exists for everyone here. In addition to all the music, check out the food trucks, local food, arts & crafts, vendors, and more.
79th Annual LA Chinatown Moon Festival
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm, October 7
Chinatown, Los Angeles
http://chinatownla.com/wp1/event/mid-autumn-moon-festival/
Chinese Thanksgiving celebrations continue this Saturday in Chinatown with their annual Moon (Cake) Festival. Free to attend for all ages, participants celebrate by eating mooncakes, mini pastries that may contain up to 2,000 calories each. In addition, guests can see kung fu demos, lion dancers, live music, food trucks, ping pong tournaments, and more. Guests can find free street parking beyond Spring St. or close to LA State Historic Park.
Harvest Moon Walk
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm, October 7
Barnes Park, Monterey Park
http://www.heart.org/la-hmw
Raise money to walk around Monterey Park during this charity walk this Saturday evening.
2017 Long Beach Marathon
6:00 am – 3:00 pm, October 8
Shoreline Village, Long Beach
http://runlongbeach.com/
The annual Long Beach Marathon takes place this Sunday. Please note the street closures for that day, and adjust your day accordingly.
CicLAvia
9:00 am – 4:00 pm, October 8
Downtown Los Angeles
http://www.ciclavia.org/
Much of Downtown Los Angeles will close to bikers this Sunday afternoon. Cars may not enter the designated areas during this time – only bikers and pedestrians may roam the streets.
2017 Grand Fall Festival & Street Faire
9:00 am – 5:00 pm, October 8
Via Vera Cruz, San Marcos
http://www.sanmarcoschamber.com/events/details/2017-grand-fall-festival-street-faire-we-re-making-an-impact-join-us-support-and-strengthen-the-voice-of-local-business-7964
A free and all-ages street fair will take place in San Marcos this Sunday. Visitors can expect to find vendors, booths, games, rides, arts & crafts, food, entertainment, and more.
Pier Del Sol
10:00 am – 2:00 pm, October 8
Pacific Park, Santa Monica
http://sosc.org/pierdelsol
This event has food, drinks, rides, games, live entertainment, and more. Tickets start at $75 – see the website for a full list of ticket types and prices.
Valley Retro Game Swap
10:00 am – 4:00 pm, October 8
Game Realms, Burbank
http://game-realms.com/
http://www.facebook.com/events/343214646131193/
A swap meet for video games will take place in Burbank this Sunday, free to attend for all ages. The venue may also have some retro games available for play as well.
12th Annual Dia De Los Muertos Art & Music Festival + Tribute Car Show
10:00 am – 5:00 pm, October 8
Casita Del Pueblo, Whittier
http://www.casitadelpueblo.org/
A free and all-ages cultural street fair and car show comes to Uptown Whittier this Sunday afternoon. Visitors will find lots of cars, vendors, food, arts & crafts, activities, entertainment, and more.
The Big Draw LA: 8th Annual Make Your Mark in the Park
11:00 am – 4:00 pm, October 8
Grand Park, Downtown Los Angeles
http://thebigdrawla.org/
A free and all-ages drawing event will take place in Downtown LA this Sunday afternoon. They will have live music and drawing tools for anyone who visits.
Eagle Rock Brewery’s Oktoberfest
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm, October 8
Eagle Rock Brewery, Eagle Rock
http://www.eaglerockbrewery.com/
http://www.facebook.com/events/834601516708342/
Participate in some good ol’ Oktoberfest activities this Saturday afternoon in Eagle Rock. While free to attend, no one under 21 may enter.
A Punk, A Camera, and An Empty Stomach 