What's Happening This Weekend

Your weekend guide to LA. JAY-Z takes SoFi, the city throws the parties around it, and Leimert Park closes out the weekend.

This weekend's top 3

JAY-Z 30 Concert Afterparty hosted by Memphis Bleek and Friends Fri 10/23 · 10 PM–2 AM · Warwick, 6507 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood After night one at SoFi, Memphis Bleek and friends take over Warwick on Sunset for the LA afterparty. GET TICKETS →

Nuit Noire '26 Sat 10/24 · 7–11 PM · Free · Perri + Ren Gallery, 3321 Pasadena Ave, Lincoln Heights The third annual night of Pan-African art and culture: live music, short films, a night market and Ethiopian fusion by Injera LA. RSVP FREE →

Black Queens Brunch Sun 10/25 · 12–5 PM · Free RSVP · Sunset Rooftop, 6099 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood DJ Pony Boy on the rooftop with brunch, bottomless mimosas, karaoke and R&B, hip-hop and Afrobeats. Free RSVP, tables available. RSVP →

JAY-Z 30 at SoFi Stadium · Inglewood
Fri 10/23 + Sat 10/24, 8 PM. Two nights of JAY-Z 30. Details →

Plan ahead

PARTNER On A Tuesday LA Is Throwing A Costume Party For Their Season 1 Finale! Tue 10/27 · 10 PM–2 AM · 21+ · Dragonfly Hollywood, 6510 Santa Monica Blvd Fright Night On A Tuesday from Première LA. Costumes are mandatory. DJ Trey Money & Friends on the decks, hosted by K Shank. GET TICKETS →

FRIDAY · Oct 23

Mutual Frnds: Pre-Halloween Hip-Hop and R&B Party 10 PM–2 AM · The Continental Club, 116 W 4th St, DTLA · Party Details →

Sunset After Dark: Afrobeats, Hip-Hop, R&B 10 PM–4 AM · 6099 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood · Party Details →

ASI Culture Conference 2026 Fri–Sun, Oct 23–25 · from 7 PM Fri · African Soul International, 4302 Crenshaw Blvd, Leimert Park · Culture Details →

SATURDAY · Oct 24

Besties Do Brunch Saturdays 12 PM–5 PM · Sunset Rooftop, 6099 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood · Food Details →

Reasonable Doubt Day Party (JAY-Z 30 Pre-Party) 2 PM–8 PM · Hadiqa Lounge, 1643 Ivar Ave, Hollywood · Party · Free Details →

If You Love Me: A True R&B Experience 3 PM–9 PM · Riot House at Andaz, 8401 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood · Party Details →

Black Panther and Harvest Festival 4 PM–10 PM · Frank D. Parent School field, 5354 W 64th St, Inglewood · Family Details →

'90s Halloween Function 9 PM–2 AM · 4615 Exposition Blvd, South LA · Party Details →

Blow The Whistle Halloween: 2000s Hip-Hop Party 9 PM–2 AM · Catch One, 4067 W Pico Blvd, Mid-City · Party Details →

Afrobeats Hollywood 10 PM · Jungle Hollywood, 1640 N Cahuenga Blvd, Hollywood · Party Details →

SUNDAY · Oct 25

Leimert Park Art Walk from 12 PM · Leimert Park Village, 43rd Pl and Degnan Blvd, Leimert Park · Culture · Free Details →

Rhythm N Brunch LA 1 PM–7 PM · Jungle Hollywood, 1640 N Cahuenga Blvd, Hollywood · Food Details →

Fayah Sundays: 11 Years of Dancehall, Reggae and Soca 10 PM · The Room Hollywood, 1626 N Cahuenga Blvd, Hollywood · Party Details →

On the calendar

The Dead Are Not Dead
Thu 10/29 · 7 PM–12 AM · 6 Degrees Studios, DTLA
An immersive film experience and soundscape by Chase A. Johnson: premiere, panel and party in one night.

Jay White's Dark Roast Comedy Show
Thu 10/29 · Doors 7 PM, show 8 PM · Harvelles LB, 201 E Broadway, Long Beach
With Christian Davis, Veronica Brown, Joncea and Sean Grant. $20 entry.

Spooky Stroll
Sat 10/31 · 4–7 PM · Azalea courtyard, South Gate
A family Halloween stroll from Primestor.

Día de los Muertos
Sun 11/1 · 4–7 PM · Plaza La Alameda, Walnut Park
Día de los Muertos celebration from Primestor.

The Voice of Miles: A Symphonic Cinematic Celebration
Sun 11/1 · The Langham Huntington, Pasadena
A symphonic, cinematic tribute to Miles Davis from Park Avenue Artists.

5th Annual Black Men's Wellness Day
Sat 11/7 · 8 AM–1 PM · Earvin Magic Johnson Rec Area, 905 El Segundo Blvd
Free health screenings, a kids zone, a senior pavilion and live entertainment. Tickets →

Spooky Storytime and Playtime (LAPL)
Wed 10/21, 10:30–11:30 AM · Exposition Park Library, South LA · Free Details →

Lucha Libre: Music, Masks, Family and Culture
Sat 10/24, 12–2:30 PM · California Plaza, DTLA · Free Details →

Leimert Park Artwalk
Sun 10/25, 12–8 PM · Leimert Park Village · Free Details →