Welcome, listeners, to Things to Do in Los Angeles, zipping into your speakers with planet-hopping hype on this dazzling Sunday, September 28, 2025! The city’s buzzing as only L.A. can: coastal breezes are keeping it classic at a high of 76 degrees, bluebird skies outshining any Hollywood filter, and you can feel that fall optimism swirling like confetti from the Santa Monica Pier to the heart of Koreatown.

L.A. is feasting on culture with something for everyone this weekend. If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if your fave superheroes, a jazz legend, and vintage fashionistas all tumbled into the same city—wonder no more! Los Angeles Comic Con is filling the Convention Center with 800-plus artists and celeb sightings, and it’s not just for hardcore cosplayers. You might catch The Avengers’ Elizabeth Olsen practicing her best “LA traffic is my real nemesis” face, or fans repping everything from Doctor Who to K-drama chic according to Discover Los Angeles and Secret L.A.

Right as the sun dips, music lovers can swoon at the Hollywood Bowl with John Legend serenading the city at 7:30 p.m., or head to Crypto.com Arena for some hometown pride with Ice Cube lighting up the Truth to Power Tour. Craving something genre-bending? Spiritualized is ready to deliver a ‘90s psychedelic throwback at the Orpheum Theatre, and The Ford amps up the soul with Tributo A Los Grandes, an all-star mariachi tribute to Mexico’s most iconic musical legends.

Culture vultures, get your notebooks ready: the Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival continues today in North Hollywood, with panels and workshops spotlighting solo performers and real stories that’ll leave you inspired enough to climb your own creative mountain. For all the vintage treasure hunters out there, Cooper Design Space is your paradise at A Current Affair, where over 70 dealers sling the best planet-spanning fashions, from Victorian chic to disco queen, right in the heart of DTLA.

If you want to tap into L.A.’s family-friendly side, Watts Towers hosts the 48th Annual Simon Rodia Watts Towers Jazz Festival, pairing jazz, soul, and gospel with a true neighborhood vibe—bring your picnic, your moves, and your curiosity! The Autry Museum’s annual block party is also rolling out for the little ones and big kids at heart, complete with games, dancing, and a horse photo op. It’s also free for museum members, under-12s, veterans, and first responders.

On the local scoop, word on the taco trail is a new pop-up in Highland Park is elevating birria tacos to mythic status—locals are raving about “El Toro Volador’s” latest goat birria, so if you want to taste something legendary, that’s your secret password. Metro riders, take note: L.A. Metro is running extra late-night service on key lines this weekend for all your event-hopping needs.

If you’re still sketching out your must-do list, you can take an Instagram-worthy morning stroll along Venice Beach, scoot over to LACMA for the Urban Light selfie, or pop into the Skirball Center’s Diane von Furstenberg exhibit for a dose of high fashion and historic moxie. Hidden gem alert: Catch a free art show at the Wende Museum, where vintage Cold War memorabilia meets contemporary creative mischief, or drop by Armory Center for the Arts for “my hands are monsters who believe in magic.” That’s the real L.A. right there, folks!

Local tip: If you want to feel like an Angeleno, grab an artful coffee at an Eastside café, then ride Metro’s Expo Line from Downtown to Santa Monica—it’s hands-down the best way to witness L.A.’s sprawling personality, from skyscraper dazzle to surfboard cool, all in under 45 minutes. Side bonus: It’s easier on your wallet and the planet than driving the 10 Freeway.

Tomorrow, the city keeps shimmering with the second night of Laufey’s jazz-pop stylings, more Comic Con cosplay, and the lingering festival spirit. So tune in for the scoop and skip...

Hello listeners and welcome to Things to Do in Los Angeles—broadcasting straight from the city where the sun never takes a day off and the only thing hotter than the weather is the lineup of quirky, world-class events. Today is Saturday, September 27, 2025, and let me tell you: LA is buzzing with that back-to-school, let’s-be-awesome energy as fall kicks off. Skies are clear, that perfect late-September Goldilocks temperature is teasing out Angelenos in vintage shades, and everywhere from Venice Beach to Echo Park feels like one big, lively neighborhood block party.

Whether you’re a culture vulture, a super-fan, or just a seeker of the city’s weirdest spectacles, today’s got more flavors than a Korean-Mexican taco truck. For all you pop-culture fiends, LA Comic Con is taking over the Convention Center—imagine 800-plus artists and vendors, elite cosplayers, and big names like Elizabeth Olsen dropping in for selfies and shenanigans, all weekend according to Discover LA and Secret LA. For the musically obsessed, it’s a record-breaker: GRAMMY-winner Laufey wraps her two-night run at Crypto.com Arena, then later tonight, Big Thief and Noname grace the legendary Hollywood Bowl for a concert with serious indie cred. Over at Grand Park, world-renowned DJ Hardwell is firing up an epic outdoor EDM party that’ll leave your sneakers begging for mercy by sunrise—Insomniac’s got your ticket to that one.

Craving a big dose of community and culture? The Autry Museum’s Annual Block Party is going all out today, with live music, games, plein air painting, and a shoutout to LA’s heroic first responders. If you want something that sets your soul and your soles on fire, the 43rd Annual Watts Towers Day of the Drum Festival is dropping beats from every corner of the globe, with Aztec, Afro-Venezuelan, and Korean percussion shaking those iconic spires. For families, there’s the Montana Avenue Art Walk in Santa Monica, a festival of local art and neighborhood charm, plus a totally wild reptile show at the Lake View Terrace Library—get up close with creatures that look straight out of a sci-fi flick.

And if you’re more about design than drum circles, LA Design Weekend has turned the city into one giant creativity carnival, with over 125 pop-ups, installations, and hands-on workshops scattered everywhere from downtown studios to Silver Lake indie shops. The Secret LA folks say it best: it’s like a treasure map for the imagination—and if you find the secret cocktail menu, you definitely get bonus points.

In local news that’s shaking up LA’s culinary scene, there are whispers about some of fall’s hottest new restaurant and cocktail bar openings—think intimate rooftop lounges, taco shops with menus by James Beard nominees, and vegan bakeries that will flat-out ruin donut shops for you forever. Plus, Metro is rolling out extended Purple Line hours tonight, making it easier for you night owls to bounce around LA’s neighborhoods without hunting for impossible parking.

Now, let’s talk bucket-list must-do’s for today. The Griffith Observatory is hosting its monthly public star party—check out the cosmos through pro telescopes and chat up passionate astronomers. Want something extra LA? Try scoping out secret street art in the Arts District, catch a drive-in movie screening, or feast on mole poblano at LA Cocina de Gloria Molina where Doña Mago is putting on a flavors-and-stories cooking class tied to the legendary Feria de los Moles. Spooky season early birds—there are haunted hikes happening at Griffith Park’s old zoo ruins.

Random Oly Bennet fact: Did you know that LA’s world-famous Hollywood Sign once read “Hollywoodland” and started as a real estate ad back in 1923? Locals use it to spot tourists—if you’re walking uphill with a camera, you’re fresh off the plane—but here’s the trick: the best Insta-worthy view is from Lake Hollywood Park, not the touristy spots.

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Welcome, listeners, to Things to Do in Los Angeles! Ollie Bennet here and it’s Friday, September 26, 2025. The sun’s out and LA is in peak autumn mode—not that our version of fall means you need to bust out your winter coat just yet. Right now, we’ve got crisp blue skies, palm trees swaying, and everyone shaking off that workweek energy because the weekend is on the horizon. LA’s buzzing with anticipation for huge pop culture moments, live music, quirky festivals, and more. Whether you’re a cosplay superstar, a jazz junkie, or just hunting for the city’s best tacos, consider today your ticket to a choose-your-own-adventure Friday.

Here’s a rapid-fire snapshot of LA’s happenings that are making headlines today. The LA Comic Con has taken over the Convention Center, bursting with more than 800 artists, wild cosplay, and celebrity sightings—yes, the Scarlet Witch herself, Elizabeth Olsen, plus David Tennant, and a boatload of other stars are mingling with fans. Over at Magic Box LA downtown, there’s a Pokemon Pop-Up, where card collectors and Pikachu fans are snapping selfies and snatching rare giveaways—and trust me, you’ll want to swing by before the line wraps around Pershing Square. If you’re feeling inspired to get your groove on, tickets are flying for tonight’s Said The Sky EDM show at Academy LA on Hollywood Boulevard—a neon-lit dance party until the sun comes up. Lovers of culture and community are also celebrating Latino and Indigenous legacies during ¡Viva La Resistencia! this morning—a powerful event packed with art and conversation that’s tying into the citywide Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations. And because this is LA, VertiCon at the Hilton in Culver City is drawing every binge-watcher’s fave social media celebs for panels, selfies, and possibly outrageous TikToks caught in the wild.

Now, in the world of local buzz, LA Eater reports Koreatown’s hottest new ramen spot, Noodleverse, is opening its doors, promising bowls so spicy they may just melt your glasses. For the car-free crowd, Metro announced free bus rides on select lines for Hispanic Heritage Month, so hop on and explore with ease. And in tomorrow’s news today, the Rein of Terror Haunted House is back this weekend in the Valley—giving you a head start on Halloween frights.

Looking for a perfect Friday mix? Start with a docent-led Architecture Tour at the LA Central Library around lunchtime—peek behind the scenes of LA’s urban masterpieces and grab a killer latte in the library’s café. If you want to venture off the beaten path, hit the old Griffith Park Zoo for a twilight hike and a dash of spooky LA history—there’s nothing like climbing through an abandoned lion enclosure to get the adrenaline going. Or, for something marvelously mellow, cruise over to Echo Park Lake for paddle boating and prime people-watching—bubble tea in hand, paparazzi optional. Don’t sleep on the Watts Towers sneak preview ahead of their annual festival this weekend, too.

Today’s local tip: When in doubt, always look up in LA—not just for dodging stray drones but to spot street art in the least expected places. That mural might just be a future filming hotspot or a backdrop to your next viral video moment.

That's the rundown for your September 26 in LA. But don’t wander too far—tomorrow brings even bigger concerts, the Watts Towers Day of the Drum, and more cultural gems. Tune in then for fresh tips, fun stories, and maybe a hidden game of extreme hopscotch. Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai.

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Hey listeners, welcome to Things to Do in Los Angeles! It’s Thursday, September 25, 2025, and yours truly—Oly Bennet—here, ready to sprint, somersault, and shimmy my way through LA’s wildest happenings. The city’s current vibe? Imagine the perfect LA weather: golden sunshine, a refreshing breeze, and that slight September hint of autumn, just enough to make folks swap shades for sweaters by sunset.

Today, LA is positively electric—with A-listers, cosplayers, and music lovers flooding the streets for events that crank the city’s fun meter to max. The Hollywood Bowl is buzzing tonight as LCD Soundsystem and Pulp deliver the kind of epic double-header that would even get the Griffith Observatory crowd stepping to the beat. For families, the Academy Museum is diving into shark-infested waters with their new Jaws exhibit—a must for movie trivia buffs, fin fans, and anyone who thinks theme music should always involve lurking menace.

If pop-culture is your jam, hold onto your superhero cape: LA Comic Con kicks off tomorrow, but even tonight the city is crawling with costumed crusaders gearing up for the madness. And for the hands-on crowd, Magic Box LA’s Pokémon TCG Pop-Up launches today, so expect giant Charizards, photo ops, and a chance to catch ‘em all until you drop candy wrappers in your Pokéballs. Nightlife warriors, rooftop season hasn’t called it quits yet—Bar Lis in Hollywood and Cha Cha Cha downtown are still shaking up cocktails and twinkling views, with mild temps making outdoor mingling a September sensation.

Looking for a festival vibe? The Watts Towers Jazz Festival is warming up for this weekend—expect soulful tunes, local eats, and some of the most joyful energy south of the Santa Monica Mountains. Meanwhile, at Montana Avenue in Santa Monica, the buzz is all about tomorrow’s Art Walk: dozens of artists lined up, painting, sculpting, and jazz-hand-waving all up and down the block. Adventure seekers, there’s a haunted hike at the Old Griffith Park Zoo coming up—perfect for adrenaline junkies and lovers of LA’s quirkier ghost stories.

Quick news for locals and urban explorers: Downtown LA’s Metro lines are running with extra evening service for event goers—no need to get stuck in that notorious LA gridlock. Eater LA whispers that two hot new eats just opened on Melrose: a Korean-Mexican fusion spot with tacos that look downright supernatural, and a pizza joint where the crust is so good, rumor has it, some are skipping the cheese just for the bread.

For the must-do hitlist today: snap your skyline selfie from a rooftop, dive into the Jaws exhibit for a bite of Hollywood history, or swing by Magic Box LA for your Pikachu fix. Pro-tip for listeners—if you want to skip the wait at big museum attractions, check out the multi-exhibit pass: it shaves off hours and lets you hop between LA icons like you’re a contestant in a citywide scavenger hunt. Did you know Los Angeles has more museums per capita than any other city on Earth? More than 100! So you’re never too far from getting lost in a gallery, a pop-up science lab, or, yes, an actual tar pit.

On the horizon for tomorrow: Montana Avenue’s Art Walk, the Watts Towers music extravaganza, and the preview night for LA Comic Con. So keep those sneakers laced—LA’s not slowing down! Tune in for tomorrow’s rundown, because I’ll be chasing more offbeat spectacles and hidden gems than Ollie could ever fit into one podcast.

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