10,000 Maniacs and Cult Cinema Anchor a Big Weekend on Brand
Glendale, CA · October 16, 2026
Crank up the air conditioning and map out your Friday plans early — between scorching afternoon heat and a bustling marquee on Brand, tonight is built for indoor entertainment.
The Lead
Downtown’s historic marquee is lighting up for an unusually packed three-day stretch of live music and film. Alt-rock veterans 10,000 Maniacs launch the weekend tonight at 8:00 PM on their 45th-anniversary tour, bringing decades of jangle-pop hits like “These Are Days” and their iconic MTV Unplugged rendition of “Because the Night” to the main auditorium.
The stage shifts gears Saturday night for a 40th-anniversary screening of the beloved cult musical Little Shop of Horrors, inviting fans of Audrey II back to the big screen. The weekend closes Sunday evening with the powerful vocal traditions of the Gomidas Choir’s annual concert.
With limited balcony and orchestra seats remaining for tonight’s opener and online reservations moving quickly for Saturday's screening, grabbing tickets at the box office early is the safest bet to avoid missing out.
Local Pulse
New Regional Airport Terminal Welcomes Passengers Transit Travelers gain expanded security lanes and all-electric amenities as the co-owned replacement facility officially opens its gates.
Red Flag Warning Prompts Wildfire Precautions Safety Residents face heightened brush-fire risks through Saturday as regional fire crews preposition engines across foothill neighborhoods.
Community College Unveils New Inclusion Center Schools Students gain dedicated study lounges, a meditation room, and support spaces on the Camino Real Building's second floor.
Today's Outlook
- High 97°F · Low 72°F — Clear
- Stay hydrated and pack sunscreen, as unseasonable afternoon heat keeps outdoor plans sweltering.
What's On Around Town
Today
Recoding the Codex Art Exhibition Glendale Central Library (222 E Harvard St), All day · Free Examine script, language, and cultural memory across American and Korean artists.
Adult Literacy Workshop Glendale Central Library (222 E Harvard St), 10:00 AM–12:00 PM · Free Practice practical reading and conversation skills with guided instruction in ReflectSpace.
Sew a Spooky Doll Glendale Central Library (222 E Harvard St), 10:30 AM–1:30 PM · Free Stitch a quirky plush creation on the MakerSpace sewing machines.
Estranged Landscape Installation Adams Square Mini Park, All day · Free Explore Yuntao Xu's canyon-inspired art inside the 1936 gas station.
Tomorrow
Glendale Memorial Health Literacy Fair Glendale Memorial Hospital (1420 S Central Ave), 10:00 AM–1:00 PM · Free
Pumpkin Decorating for Kids Chevy Chase Library (3301 E Chevy Chase Dr), 12:00–1:00 PM · Free
Ableton 101 Music Production Glendale Central Library (222 E Harvard St), 2:00–3:30 PM · Free
Sunday
Montrose Harvest Market Honolulu Avenue (2300 Honolulu Ave), 8:00 AM–1:00 PM · Free
Courtyard Sound Bath & Yoga One Colorado Courtyard, Pasadena, 10:00–11:00 AM · Free
Walktober Historic Gardens Tour Pasadena Heritage (160 N Oakland Ave), Pasadena, 1:00–5:00 PM · Paid
Spotlight & Story
- Lessa Pelayo-Lozada
- Before steering the city’s eight libraries and expanding creative spaces like ReflectSpace, Pelayo-Lozada made history as the youngest president of the American Library Association and its first of Native Hawaiian descent. She originally joined the local system a decade earlier as a children’s librarian.
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