Cemetery Films and Absinthe: 10 LA Halloween Spots

4.5 (327)

Sat, 18:45 – 00:00 (+1)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd

Jennifer's Body screens at Cinespia at Hollywood Forever Cemetery on October 31. Bring a blanket and your own picnic for the Fairbanks Lawn, framed by historic trees and fountains. DJ sets and themed photobooths round out Cinespia's screenings. Dia de los Muertos at Hollywood Forever is on October 24.

4.7 (176)

Mon – Sun, 08:30 – 17:00

5970 Santa Monica Blvd

Concerts at The Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever unfold in a hall built in 1927. Preserved period architecture and ornate decor shape its intimate, surreal atmosphere. The hall sits inside Hollywood Forever Cemetery. For Halloween season, consider a live show with the cemetery grounds as its macabre backdrop.

4.5 (1,533)

Mon – Sun, 08:00 – 22:00

125 Paseo de la Plaza

On October 31, the Los Muertos 5K brings a Halloween-season reason to visit El Pueblo de Los Ángeles Historical Monument. The city's original site spans a landscaped pocket park across from Union Station. Historic adobe buildings and plazas house free museums, including sites on Chinese American and regional history. Markets filled with Mexican heritage shops bring active retail into this historic setting.

4.5 (1,621)

Mon – Sun, Open 24 hours

9009 Sunset Blvd

The Roxy Theatre hosts The SEXY Halloween Party on November 1. On the Sunset Strip, the club pairs a spacious stage with an intimate standing-room layout. Its acoustics are designed to keep sound consistent throughout the room. A full bar serves the crowd.

4.4 (309)

Mon – Sun, 18:00 – 02:00 (+1)

8852 Sunset Boulevard

Upstairs at The Viper Room, high-energy rock bands set the pace. The downstairs lounge offers an intimate space for acoustic performances. EVIL DISCO is this Sunset Strip club's Halloween party on October 31. Plan a meal beforehand, since the venue serves no food.

4.3 (415)

Tue – Fri, 18:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sat, 17:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sun, 15:00 – 00:00 (+1)

357 S Broadway

Teaze (Spooky Strip Show) comes to Precinct DTLA on October 15. This rock-and-roll gay bar sits on the second floor of a turn-of-the-century South Broadway building. Its brick-lined interior includes a large dance floor. Step onto the open-air Broadway terrace between dances. Drag shows, DJs and live bands fill its wider calendar.

4.9 (2,604)

Mon – Thu, 11:00 – 21:00; Fri – Sat, 11:00 – 23:00; Sun, 11:00 – 22:00

6757 Hollywood Blvd

More than 100 reconstructed confinement and torture devices fill Medieval Torture Museum on Hollywood Boulevard. Mannequins populate macabre scenes in its dark interior. For a Halloween-season scare stop, explore the hands-on exhibits and try the smartphone ghost-hunting experience. Download the audio guide app before visiting. Bring your own earbuds.

4.7 (1,864)

929 S Broadway

Crystal pendants adorn the ceiling dome at The United Theater on Broadway. Detailed murals decorate this 1927 Spanish Gothic theater. For a Halloween-season night out, plan around a scheduled performance in its 1,647-seat auditorium. The concession stand serves popcorn, cocktails and beer during a break.

4.4 (372)

Wed – Sun, 20:00 – 02:00 (+1)

10437 Burbank Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601, USA

Risky Business pours absinthe at its intimate North Hollywood bar. Try the classic green fairy for a Halloween-season nightcap. The selection also includes whiskey and house-infused liquors. Two free pool tables offer a game between drinks. The bar opens Wednesday through Sunday from 8pm to 2am. Entry is for ages 21 and over.

4.3 (6,220)

Mon – Sun, Open 24 hours

470 N La Cienega Blvd

Fluffy pancakes and crispy hash browns make NORMS Restaurant a breakfast stop after midnight. The diner at 470 N La Cienega Blvd stays open 24 hours daily. Coffee comes with endless refills. For a generous breakfast plate after a Halloween party, settle into its mid-century dining room.