What to do for Halloween in the L.A. area
Looking for a place to do the ‘Monster Mash’ this Halloween season? We’ve got you covered.
What: Cinespia’s ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ screening
What’s more fitting than a movie at a cemetery for Halloween? Celebrate the 40th anniversary of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” doing the “Time Warp.” Festivities include a costume contest, circus performers, surprise guests, photo booth and a dance party before and after the screening.
When: Oct. 31, 5:15 p.m. gates open; 7 p.m. movie.
Where: Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles
Tickets: $25
Costumes: Required for entry
Info:cinespia.org
What: Dark Harbor
Haunted mazes, rides and other entertainment aboard and around “the haunted ship” Queen Mary. A boat that boasts of actual paranormal activity.
When: Oct. 31, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. (Also open on select dates during the month through Nov. 1.)
Where: The Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach
Tickets: $34 to $39 for general admission
Costumes: Allowed on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 only
Info: (877) 600-4313,queenmary.com
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What: Street Food Cinema’s ‘Shaun of the Dead’ screening
For those who like their horror with a comedic touch. The outdoor screening includes food trucks and live music. Bring your own zombie bestie.
When: Oct. 31, 5:30 p.m. doors open; 6:30 p.m. band; 8 p.m. movie
Where: Exposition Park, 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles
Tickets: $12 to $20 adults, $6 to $11 children 6-12. Children under 5 free.
Info: (323 254-5068,streetfoodcinema.com
What: Halloween Organ With Film: ‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’
The 1920 silent film “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” accompanied live on Walt Disney Concert Hall’s “monster” organ by Clark Wilson.
When: Oct. 31, 8 p.m.
Where: Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles
Tickets: $38 to $68.50
Info: (323) 850-2000, laphil.com
What: Halloween Horror Nights
Experience “The Walking Dead,” “Insidious” and other horror staples as they were meant to be consumed, in a giant maze.
When: Thursdays to Sundays through Nov. 1, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Where: Universal Studios Hollywood, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City
Tickets: $85 general admission
Info: (800) UNIVERSAL (800-864-8377), halloweenhorrornights.com
What: Los Angeles Haunted Hayride
A 25-minute boogeyman-infested, interactive hayride that you ride atop a slowly moving apparatus. It gets spooky.
When: Thursdays to Sundays through Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Griffith Park, 4730 Crystal Springs Drive
Tickets: $30 for access to one hayride. $43 general admission.
Info: (310) 993-8289; losangeleshauntedhayride.com
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