Los Angeles Weekend Events: Shawn Mendes, Fall Festivals, and Film Celebrations

Los Angeles residents and visitors have a diverse range of events to choose from this weekend, including a final tour stop for Shawn Mendes, several fall festivals, and unique film experiences.

Singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes will conclude his “On the Road Again Tour” with a performance at the Hollywood Bowl tonight, October 17th. Simultaneously, the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows in Santa Monica is hosting an Oktoberfest celebration through Sunday, featuring Bavarian beers, traditional food, and polka music. These events contribute significantly to the city’s vibrant cultural scene and boost local tourism.

For film enthusiasts, Focus Features is presenting FocusFest on Saturday, October 18th, at Universal Studios, showcasing screenings of films like “The Big Lebowski” and “Promising Young Woman.” Also on Saturday, Dwell Open House offers tours of architecturally significant Los Angeles homes, including Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House. Street Food Cinema’s “Booze, Bites and Fright” series continues at Heritage Square Museum, offering horror movie screenings and themed experiences; you can find more information about similar events at Discover Los Angeles.

Family-friendly options include The Original Farmers Market Fall Festival, running Saturday and Sunday, with live music, crafts, and a petting zoo, and Sloomooween at the Sloomoo Institute, featuring trick-or-treating and costume contests. Additionally, Addison Rae will perform at The Wiltern on October 19th and 20th, and the Maybourne Beverly Hills will host the Beverly Hills Autumn BBQ on Sunday, benefiting No Kid Hungry. For those seeking seasonal flavors, several bars are offering limited-edition Halloween and Breast Cancer Awareness Month cocktails.

Officials encourage attendees to check event websites for the most up-to-date information and ticketing details as some events may have limited capacity.