HEART OF HOLLYWOOD MAGAZINE

Halloween Horror Nights, the Haunted Hayride, Dark Harbor, Fright Fest and Delusion: how to choose your scare this season.

By Giovanna Salas A teenage magician, an idol, and the glitter of the 1970s and 80s glam rock era: Letter from David is what its producers call the true, comedic and moving story of actor and professional magician Albie Selznick's youthful quest to work with David Bowie. Written by Selznick and Laura Maccabee, directed by Maccabee and starring Selznick, the solo show opens Sunday, October 18, at the Santa Monica Playhouse and plays Sunday evenings through December 20. Albie S

Art shows, food festivals, altars and a mile-long Halloween street party: October's best free events in Los Angeles.

By Giovanna Salas For a few more weeks, a private house in Studio City becomes a late Victorian drawing room. Creative Coven LLC presents Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Mamet's Boston Marriage, a sharp drawing-room comedy staged inside European House LA, with performances through October 24 and no more than 30 seats per show. The play follows Anna and Claire, two women in a "Boston marriage," a 19th-century term for educated women who chose lifelong companionship and

By Giovanna Salas On Sunday, October 11, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., CicLAvia returns to the route where it all began in 2010. CicLAvia—Heart of LA opens 6.5 miles of streets through Echo Park, Downtown Los Angeles, Chinatown, Little Tokyo, the Arts District and Boyle Heights to people on foot, on bikes, on skates and in wheelchairs. It is free, and no registration is needed. The nonprofit is celebrating its 16th year with its 68th car-free open streets event. Participants can joi

Haunted hayrides, horror premieres, gallery nights and Día de los Muertos: our month-long guide to October 2026 in Los Angeles.

Debbie Durkin's ECOLUXE Endless Summer Festival returned during Emmy Week in Beverly Hills with celebrity guests, wellness brands and Wagmor Pets rescue dogs.

Little Women Ballet revives its Autumn Immersive Experience at Heritage Square Museum, October 2–4, inviting audiences inside Victorian homes to live the March sisters' story up close.

By staff writer, Hollywood, business and philanthropy converge in Downtown L.A. on Sunday, September 13, for a day of Gold Carpet glamour, celebrity interviews and a landmark app launch. Los Angeles is set to host one of the season's most anticipated pre-awards gatherings, as the Lens of Influence Pre-Emmy® Celebration takes over the IHG Hotel Indigo in Downtown L.A. on Sunday, September 13. Presented by The Jay Kay Show, the daylong event blends celebrity appearances, live e

La Roche D’Andreea, Livinhac-Le-Haut, Aveyron, Occitanie The Beginning of a New Chapter On 25 July 2026, in the heart of Aveyron, France, La Roche D’Andreea opened its doors with an exceptional outdoor celebration — a pioneering fashion and lifestyle event in the region. Against the breathtaking backdrop of nature, fashion, music, beauty and gastronomy came together for an unforgettable summer experience. Photo Credit: La Roche D’Andreea The event brought together three disti

Brisk Festival LA is back for its VI Edition, running August 22 through September 13, 2026 at the Morgan-Wixson Theatre in Santa Monica, bringing a vibrant lineup of original short plays, international voices, and multicultural storytelling to the stage. This year's edition features 49 short plays — 30 productions in English and 19 in Spanish — with writers, directors, actors, theater companies, and creative teams from across the community taking part. Tickets are available n

Los Angeles, CA — Heart of Hollywood Magazine proudly announces that media credentials are now open for press and media professionals to cover 🎬 Velada de Película: Cena, Baile y Show, an elegant cinematic Valentine’s celebration bringing together the entertainment community, artists, and romantics at heart for an unforgettable night of love, art, and connection. Designed as a unique blend of fine dining, live entertainment, and industry networking, Velada de Película promis

Velada de Película: Dinner, Dancing & Live Show A Valentine’s Night Celebrating Cinema, Love, and the Power of Storytelling Los Angeles, CA — February 14, 2026 — This Valentine’s Day, Los Angeles will host Velada de Película: Dinner, Dancing & Live Show, an elegant, cinema-inspired cultural event celebrating independent film, artistic expression, and meaningful storytelling. The event takes place on February 14, 2026, in North Hollywood and offers media a visually rich and cu

By Jessica Ross On Friday, September 12th, 2025, acclaimed producer Debbie Durkin once again crafted an unforgettable experience with her annual ECOLUXE Endless Summer Festival. Timed with the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, this invitation-only gathering has become one of Emmy Week’s most anticipated traditions—an afternoon where Hollywood’s brightest names and creative leaders come together to celebrate, connect, and give back. Juju Brener and Mila Brener, of 'Guns & Moses',

By Jessica Ross Beverly Hills is going to experience a fresh, inspired approach to networking — one that blends pampering, transformative conversation, and a vision for the future of women’s care. On Monday, August 18th at 5:30 p.m., M2B Wellness, one of Los Angeles’s fastest-growing leaders in integrative women’s health, will host its next Wellcom Mixer at Comfy Dental Studios in Beverly Hills. This Wellcom Mixer is designed to “heal the healers” — a curated gathering that b

By Jessica Ross Matt Vanderbeek and Brandi Vanderbeek (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Debbie Durkin’s ECOLUXE Lounge) In Beverly Hills, on the cusp of the 2025 ESPYS, Debbie Durkin invited an exclusive circle of athletes, celebrities and Olympians into a private estate for the ECOLUXE Pre‑ESPYS Sports Lounge — a purpose‑driven experience benefitting Marley’s Mutts Dog Rescue Ranch, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit championed by Dr. Melissa Brunson. Gregory Zarian (Photo by Jon

By Jessica Ross Crazy Celeb Social, the international reality sensation, rolled out the red carpet in true Hollywood fashion with an exclusive premiere celebration at ZOUK LA, one of Los Angeles’ most glamorous hotspots. The event celebrated Season 1 of the hit Amazon Prime Video series and screened the official trailer to a room filled with talent, influencers, and industry professionals, including Producer Todd Makuruth (Everything Everywhere All At Once), Reality TV Star A

By Jessica Ross, Get ready for an evening of purpose, healing, and networking as Women in Wellness LA 2025returns this spring with more vision, power, and transformative energy than ever before. Taking place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at the serene ARTHA Wellness Sanctuary in Studio City, this curated gathering brings together leaders in longevity, holistic health, and conscious entrepreneurship for a curated wellness experience unlike any other. Produced

By Jessica Ross Japanese music icon MINMI made waves in Southern California with the highly anticipated U.S. debut of her Freedom LA music festival. The dazzling event became a standout addition to the OC Japan Fair, one of the country’s most beloved celebrations of Japanese culture. With over 50,000 attendees across the three-day extravaganza, the event drew festival-goers, fans, and industry insiders alike to witness a bold new era in cultural crossover and global sound. Em

By Jessica Ross In the heart of Bel Air, amidst breathtaking scenery, The Clean Living Experience unfolded as an immersive retreat blending clean beauty, sustainable fashion, and holistic wellness with women’s entrepreneurship. Hosted by Clean Living Magazine, this two-day event served as a haven for influential women in entertainment, visionary brand founders, and industry innovators—creating a space for meaningful connections, relaxation, and discovery. Photo credit : Amand