The best Los Angeles events for the week of October 19 - October 25

Los Angeles always has a plethora of events going down at every corner. Whether it’s a convention or some improv, there’s always something to do if you’re looking to leave the house. We look at some of the best events going down in Los Angeles this week (October 19 - October 25).

Friday, October 23

Heart-Throb Slasher: an improvised 1980s Horror Movie @ Dynasty Typewriter (2511 Wilshire Blvd.)

Doors: 9:30 p.m. (tickets)

Hosted by Lane Moore, Heart-Throb Slasher: an improvised 1980s Horror Movie is a show where the audience helps decide who lives and dies at the end. Friday's show will feature special guest Mara Wilson, who is best known for their work on Mrs. Doubtfire, Miracle on 34th Street, and Matilda.

Saturday, October 24

MahouCha Café's Creepy Cosmic Carnival @ Geeky Teas & Games (900 W Alameda Ave.)

Doors: 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. (tickets)

MahouCha Café will bring its Creepy Cosmic Carnival to Geeky Teas & Games for some spooky maid delight. The event will feature all ages (2 p.m.) and 18+ (6 p.m.) performances. Attendees at both performances can expect live music from The Teapots, dance performances, circus booths, circus-themed drinks, and an interactive storyline. Various add-ons are available, including a cheki (a signed Polaroid photo with a maid or butler of your choice after the show).

Femme Freak Fatale: A Halloween Live Band Burlesque Show @ The Cat's Crawl (660 Heliotrope Dr.)

Doors: 7:50 p.m. (tickets)

Co-produced by House of Desiree Entertainment and Cleo the Hurricane, Femme Freak Fatale, is an exciting show combining burlesque from Rock N Pole Burlesque with live music from rising rock band TemperMental. A limited number of free GA tickets are available, but those wanting a closer view of the action can purchase VIP tickets. Each VIP ticket comes with two drink tickets.

Carrie @ The Elysian Theater (1944 Riverside Dr.)

Doors: 7 p.m. (tickets)

Ian McPherson and Kate Feldmann's stage adaptation of Carrie returns to The Elysian Theater just in time for Halloween. The event is described as "a stage adaptation of the classic film we all know and love, with puppets and gay people." The cast includes Mikki Yamashiro, Jason Black, Sarah Shtern, Kat Toledo, Amy Von Harrington, Jess Hemingway, Ian McPherson, and Peach Peters Gilmore.

Sunday, October 25

Everything Now Show @ UCB Theatre (5919 Franklin Ave.)

Doors: 6:50 p.m. (tickets)

Everything Now Show will make the jump from Twitch to UCB Theatre for a special live show. The show will feature special guests Paul F. Tompkins (BoJack Horseman, Comedy Bang! Bang!) and May Darmon (Solar Opposites, Star Trek: Lower Decks). Livestream tickets are also available.