One of Los Angeles’ most beloved community traditions is back this weekend. Taste of Soul fills Crenshaw Boulevard in Leimert Park with food, music, and culture Saturday, while Stones Throw Records throws a three-day birthday bash in Highland Park. Kacey Musgraves, Charli XCX, and Miley Cyrus are all in town, and the LA Kings and LA Rams are both home this weekend. A packed fall weekend — Metro can get you there. Here’s what’s happening.
All Weekend
Kacey Musgraves brings the Middle of Nowhere Tour to Crypto.com Arena for two nights in downtown Los Angeles
Kacey Musgraves lights up Crypto.com Arena Saturday and Sunday nights on the Middle of Nowhere Tour. Two chances to see one of country-pop’s sharpest voices in an intimate downtown arena setting.
When: Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18, 7:30 p.m. Where: Crypto.com Arena, downtown Los Angeles. Tickets: Visit ticketmaster.com.
Go Metro: Take the A Line, E Line, or J Line to Pico Station and walk to Crypto.com Arena.
Stones Throw Records turns 30 with a three-day outdoor bash in Highland Park
Highland Park-based Stones Throw Records marks three decades with a sprawling outdoor anniversary celebration next to their headquarters on Avenue 56. The stacked weekend lineup features Automatic, Sudan Archives, and N8NOFACE on Friday; Peanut Butter Wolf, Dam-Funk, and Eric Andre on Saturday; and Egyptian Lover, John Carroll Kirby, and Kyle Mooney on Sunday. Single-day and weekend passes available.
When: Friday, October 16 through Sunday, October 18. Where: Avenue 56 and Figueroa Street, Highland Park. Tickets: Visit lodgeroomhp.com
Go Metro: Take the A Line to Highland Park Station and walk to the venue.
Miley Cyrus performs at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday and Sunday nights
Miley Cyrus brings Bass Persuades to the Hollywood Bowl for two nights bookending the weekend. Perform under the stars at one of LA’s most iconic outdoor venues.
When: Friday, October 16 and Sunday, October 18. Where: Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood. Tickets: Visit hollywoodbowl.com.
Go Metro: Take the B Line to Hollywood/Highland Station, then board the free shuttle or connect to Bus Line 222 for a direct ride to the Hollywood Bowl.
Charli XCX brings two nights of music, fashion and film to the Kia Forum in Inglewood
Charli XCX takes over the Kia Forum in Inglewood Saturday and Sunday nights for a two-night run that blends music, fashion, and film into one immersive concert experience.
When: Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18. Where: Kia Forum, Inglewood. Tickets: Visit thekiaforum.com
Go Metro: Take Metro Bus Line 115 to Prairie/Manchester or Bus Line 211 or 212 to Prairie/Kelso.
Saturday, October 17
Taste of Soul Family Festival celebrates Black culture with food, music, and community on Crenshaw Boulevard
One of South Los Angeles’ most beloved annual traditions returns Saturday as Taste of Soul takes over Crenshaw Boulevard between Obama Boulevard and Stocker Street in Leimert Park. Free and open to all, the festival brings together cuisine, live music, art and family activities in a joyful celebration of Black culture. Stop by the on-site Metro lounge to learn more about the agency and what it offers beyond bus and rail.
When: Saturday, October 17, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Where: Crenshaw Boulevard between Obama Boulevard and Stocker Street, Leimert Park. Admission: Free.
Go Metro: Take the E or K Line to Expo/Crenshaw Station, or the K Line to Martin Luther King Jr. Station or Leimert Park Station.
DTLB Live goes Halloween on The Promenade in downtown Long Beach
DTLB Live gets into the Halloween spirit Saturday evening on The Promenade in downtown Long Beach. Live music, local craft vendors, and family-friendly Halloween activities make for a free, festive fall night on the waterfront.
When: Saturday, October 17, 4-8 p.m. Where: 235 The Promenade N., downtown Long Beach. Admission: Free.
Go Metro: Take the A Line to Downtown Long Beach or First Street Station and walk to The Promenade.
Metro Books and Golden Apple Comics hand out free comic books and graphic novels at two E Line stations
Metro Books teams up with Golden Apple Comics on Saturday to hand out free comic books and graphic novels at two E Line stations as part of an ongoing effort to get more riders reading on buses and trains. The nonprofit heads west along the line, starting at Culver City Station from 11 a.m. to noon, then heading to Downtown Santa Monica Station from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
When: Saturday, October 17, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Where: Culver City Station (11 a.m.-noon) and Downtown Santa Monica Station (12:30-1:30 p.m). Admission: Free
Go Metro: Take the E Line to Culver City Station or Downtown Santa Monica Station.
North Pomona Night Market brings spooky flair on Saturday
The North Pomona Night Market is back—bringing food, music, shopping, and family fun to downtown Pomona.
When: Saturday, October 17, 5-10 p.m. Where: Pomona North Station, 2695 Garey Avenue, p
Go Metro: Take the A Line to Pomona North Station.
LA Kings host Boston Bruins for a Saturday night NHL showdown at Crypto.com Arena
The LA Kings drop the puck Saturday evening against the Boston Bruins at Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles. Faceoff is at 6 p.m. in what looks like one of the Kings’ better early-season home matchups.
When: Saturday, October 17, 6 p.m. Where: Crypto.com Arena, downtown Los Angeles. Tickets: Visit nhl.com/kings
Go Metro: Take the A Line, E Line, or J Line to Pico Station and walk to Crypto.com Arena.
Night at the Autry brings trick-or-treating, Bob Baker Marionettes and a Halloween maze to Griffith Park
The Autry Museum of the American West goes full Halloween Saturday evening with Night at the Autry. Kids can trick-or-treat through the museum’s garden and backlot, enjoy crafts and games, catch a performance from the Bob Baker Marionette Theatre, and navigate an on-site maze and bounce house.
When: Saturday, October 17, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Autry Museum of the American West, Griffith Park. Tickets: Visit feverup.com
Go Metro: Take Metro Bus Line 296 to the Autry Museum stop in Griffith Park.
Fowler x Metro Art: The Wonder of Indigo brings artist Karen Hampton to UCLA’s Fowler Museum
Metro Art-commissioned artist Karen Hampton joins the Fowler Museum on Saturday for an artist talk and a hands-on indigo resist-dyeing workshop. Hampton will present her concept for a site-specific artwork at the future Westwood/UCLA Station, share the history of indigo and its connection to the US and the Trans-Atlantic slave trade, and guide participants through a dyeing demonstration. Participants take home all workshop pieces.
When: Saturday, October 17, 2-4:30 p.m. Where: Fowler Museum, 308 Charles E. Young Drive, Westwood. Admission: Free.
Go Metro: Take Metro Bus Line 6 to UCLA Gateway Plaza and walk to the Fowler Museum.
North Hollywood Market returns to the station plaza with local small businesses and NoHo culture
The North Hollywood Market returns Saturday morning at North Hollywood Station, celebrating local small businesses and the creative energy of the NoHo Arts District with a free, community-centered gathering right at the Metro stop.
When: Saturday, October 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: North Hollywood Station, North Hollywood. Admission: Free.
Go Metro: Take the B Line to North Hollywood Station — the market is steps from the platform.
Sunday, October 19
Spook-A-Nanny at Heritage Square Museum pairs vintage Halloween clips with Bob Baker Marionette magic
Bob Baker Marionette Theater and Screen Novelties team up Sunday evening at Heritage Square Museum in Highland Park for their annual Spook-A-Nanny. Vintage Halloween clips from physical media share the bill with classic Bob Baker Marionette numbers for a family evening that feels like stepping into another era.
When: Sunday, October 18. Where: Heritage Square Museum, Highland Park. Tickets: Visit bobbakermarionettetheater.com.
Go Metro: Take the A Line to Heritage Square Station and walk to the museum.
LA Rams host Arizona Cardinals for Sunday NFL action at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood
The Los Angeles Rams welcome the Arizona Cardinals to SoFi Stadium Sunday afternoon for an NFC West showdown in Inglewood. Kickoff is at 1:05 p.m.
When: Sunday, October 18, 1:05 p.m. Where: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood. Tickets: Visit nfl.com.
Go Metro: Take the C or K Line to LAX/Metro Transit Center Station and connect to the free shuttle at bus bay 8.
Return shuttles begin at the start of the fourth quarter and run for 90 minutes after the game ends.
Go Metro to the Hollywood Bowl
The Hollywood Bowl will feature many concerts this summer. Here’s a quick guide on how to get there via Metro. More information can be found here.
Go Metro: Take the B Line to Hollywood/Highland Station. Then take the free shuttle or connect to Bus Line 222 for a direct ride to the Hollywood Bowl.
Go Metro Forecast
Southern California’s first Santa Ana wind event of the season is here, and it’s strong. Gusty offshore winds, dangerously low humidity, and well-above-normal temperatures have prompted Heat Advisories and Red Flag Warnings across much of Los Angeles through Saturday. This is a critical fire weather situation—please use extreme caution around any potential ignition sources this weekend.
Friday is the peak of the wind event. Gusts in the strongest areas could reach 50 to 60 mph along mountain canyons and ridgetops. Downsloping winds and clear skies will send temperatures soaring, with coastal and valley areas reaching the upper 80s to 90s and a 10% chance of isolated triple-digit readings. That puts temperatures running 10 to 15 degrees above normal for mid-October.
Winds ease somewhat on Saturday as offshore flow weakens and shifts more easterly, but some advisory-level gusts will linger in the windiest areas. A weak sea breeze returns to cool coastal spots by 2 to 4 degrees, though inland areas will see little change. Highs Saturday remain in the lower to mid-90s for most valley locations. Sunday brings an additional 3 to 5-degree cooling as upper-level support collapses, but temperatures will still finish 4 to 8 degrees above normal.
Good news is on the horizon. A significant cool-down with a chance of widespread rain is expected next week, a welcome development after this stretch of heat.
Go Metro This Weekend
To plan a transit trip, download the LA Metro App.
The official LA Metro app helps you ride transit around LA County with confidence. With the app, get real-time arrivals, step-by-step directions, and service alerts so you always know what to expect as you travel.
You can also use Google Maps, Apple Maps, the Transit or Moovit apps, or the trip planner on metro.net.
For personalized trip planning and other support, use the official Metro app or call 323-GO-METRO. For help with fare payment, customers can call 866-TAPTOGO.
Know of a great Metro-accessible event happening in LA. We want to hear about it! Send us your suggestions for future weekend roundups at bryantke@metro.net or tag us on social media @metrolosangeles.
To keep up with real-time updates on our buses, rails, and elevators, head to the alerts page on the LA Metro App or alerts.metro.net
Check back next week for another weekend roundup.
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