The best Los Angeles events for the week of October 26 - November 1

Photo credit: Terrance Pryor/MP3s and NPCs

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 26 - November 1).

Wednesday, October 28

INT. UCB: A Writer Showcase @ UCB Theatre (5919 Franklin Ave.)

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

Hosted by Monique Moses, INT. UCB: A Writer Showcase will bring together the best comedic actors in Los Angeles to bring unproduced pilots to life. This month, Jeremy Sender and Elizabeth Schantz’s Vampire In Space and Tai Leclaire’s How To Deal With Systemic Racism In The Afterlife will take the stage. The cast for Wednesday's show features Benny Wayne Sully, Andres Parada, Alyssa Sabo, Jiavani, Jacquis Neal, Tarek Ziad, Alex Song-Xia, Andrew Knox, Laurie Magers, Tucker Reynolds, and Jessica Uhler. Livestream tickets are also available.

Thursday, October 29

Tales From The Crypt Live @ Dynasty Typewriter (2511 Wilshire Blvd.)

Doors: 9 p.m. (tickets)

Captured Aural Phantasy Theater will bring a live reading of the iconic Tales From The Crypt comic book series to Dynasty Typewriter. The live reading will also feature musical acts, projected art, goofy props, live effects, and more.

Oops! All DMs! A D&D Comedy Show @ UCB Theatre (5919 Franklin Ave.)

Doors: 8:20 p.m. (tickets)

Oops! All DMs! A D&D Comedy Show is a hilarious D&D show where the DM changes with every ring of the bell. Mayanna Berrin (Dispatch, Dungeon Masters), David Tilstra (From Afar Podcast), Reed Sights (Webtoon), and Jordy Martin (Pack Theater) will be joined by special guests Ross Bryant and Surena Marie. Livestream tickets are also available.

Friday, October 30

L.A. Comic Con @ L.A. Convention Center (1201 S Figueroa St.)

Doors: 3 p.m. (tickets)

L.A. Comic Con returns to the L.A. Convention Center for three days of pop culture goodness. Confirmed guests for the event include Nicolas Cage, Billy West, and the cast of Critical Role. Our photos from last year’s event can be found here.

Saturday, October 31

Our list of Halloween events can be found here.

Sunday, November 1

Pack House Sketch Team Callback Show! @ The Pack Theater (1615 North Vermont Ave.)

Doors: 5:50 p.m. (tickets)

The Pack Theater will host their sketch team callback show on Sunday, and it is open to the public. Various sketch performers will take the stage with the chance of making it on a sketch team at the theater. There will be 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. blocks featuring different performers.

Since 2009, MP3s and NPCs owner Terrance Pryor has written about music, conventions, cosplay, and video games for publications such as AXS, Examiner, Fake Walls, and Ranker. Based out of Los Angeles, the former rock concert promoter/radio host can be seen talking about rock music on AXS TV’s Music’s Greatest Mysteries and discussing music and whatever else on their Black Man Talks Rock channel on YouTube.