Losanjealous Benevolent Society Events: October 20-26

losanjealous benevolent societyThe Losanjealous Benevolent Society gathers a weekly list of strange happenings and fun events in LA–the more ridiculous, the better. Visit our events calendar for the full list. And if you’re organizing or know of an event you think belongs on the list, send us info at tips@losanjealous.com.

SATURDAY

Charles Phoenix Presents and Signs Americana the Beautiful @ Dawson’s Book Shop
Phoenix takes you across country to popular tourist spots and mysterious places where often only a picture can tell the whole story.

Halloween Horrors Crime Bus Tour
A five hour guided luxury coach tour to the most grisly, weird, horrific and unintentionally hilarious crime scenes of old Los Angeles. Through Sun 10/22.

Heather Cantrell: Century’s End @ sixspace
In her first solo exhibition at sixspace, Los Angeles-based artist Heather Cantrell presents her new photography series Century End. Through Wed 11/22.

Hollywood Forever Cemetery Walking Tour
Annual walking tour of the gorgeous grounds of the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, final resting place of the saints, scoundrels and sinners who called Hollywood home.

I’m Just Pretending / Natures @ Taylor De Cordoba
Lisa Durow’s “Nature Drawings” will be exhibited alongside paintings by Jeana Sohn. Through Wed 11/22.

Massimo Vitali @ M+B Gallery
M+B is pleased to present the first exhibition in Los Angeles of large-scale color work by internationally respected Italian photographer Massimo Vitali. Through Wed 11/22.

Meltdown @ Meltdown
In honor of this triskadektauspicious occasion we shall hold a COSTUME CONTEST (7:30 p.m.) and a NERD WAR (8:00 p.m.).

Nevermore @ Drkrm.
A Photographic Exhibition of The Edgar Allen Poe Films of Roger Corman. Opening Reception Saturday, October 21st 7-10pm with a special appearance by Roger Corman. Through Sat 11/18.

Night of the Living Dead @ Stella Adler Theatre
A mysterious form of radiation appears in outer space near Earth, just as gangs of rampaging, bloodthirsty, flesh-eating zombies are spotted around the country. Could the two circumstances possibly be related? Through Sun 12/3.

RACE/LA
Teams of two set out on an exciting day-long adventure around greater Los Angeles, making their way to locations both famous and little-known, while solving clues that lead them to their next destinations.

Zombie Uprising 2006
Dress like a Zombie, watch a movie, eat, and have a few drinks in Montrose.


SUNDAY

Pet Art 8 – An Evening at The Whisker A Go-Go @ Avalon Hollywood
PAWS/LA will create Club Whisker A Go-Go as The Avalon Theater will be transformed into a 50s-style Tiki Bar inspired by the artwork of hipster artist, Shag.

Writers Bloc: Little Miss Sunshine w/Michael Arndt
Writers Bloc invites you to come and see a fun movie and meet its writer. Did we mention that tickets are FREE?

MONDAY

Lemony Snicket @ Sinai Temple
Lemony Snicket, with illustrator Brett Helquist, presents and signs A Series of Unfortunate Events Book Thirteenth: The End.

Surfing LA @ Central Library
Screening of a new and improvisational documentary about the psychology of Los Angeles, featuring psychologist and author James Hillman, author and novelist Michael Ventura, and musician/author John Densmore.

TUESDAY

Lucha Va Voom Halloween @ Mayan Theatre
Masked Mexican wrestling. Featuring the 1st all mini battle royale! Through Thu 10/26.

WEDNESDAY

Amy Sedaris @ Book Soup
Amy Sedaris presents and signs I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence. Fun with cooking and crafts and one of Entertainment’s most exciting performers!

Bob Woodward @ Beverly Hilton Hotel
Journalist and author Bob Woodward presents and signs State of Denial: Bush at War, Part III.

Graffiti @ Sportie LA
Be one of the first 200 people there to score a pair of Onitsuka Tiger kicks and get ’em customized by acclaimed graffiti artist, Jor1. Complimentary drinks. RSVP 800.813.9158.

Writers Bloc: Bob Woodward and John Dean @ Temple Emanuel
Take advantage of Bob Woodward’s rare public appearance in Los Angeles, as he chats with former Nixon White House Counsel John Dean.

THURSDAY

Billy The Mime @ Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
From the hit documentary The Aristocrats, Billy The Mime presents classic routines.

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