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- Special Screening: Ken Russell's The Devils
October 12, 2026 · 15:00 · Robert Zemeckis Center, 3131 S Figueroa St
The USC School of Cinematic Arts hosts a special theatrical presentation of the 4K restoration of Ken Russell's 1971 historical drama The Devils. Screened in the Michelle & Kevin Douglas IMAX Theater, the presentation showcases the director's uncut vision of religious and political controversy. The event is open to students and the film-loving public with advance RSVP. Details → - 4K Film Screening: The Devils
October 12, 2026 · 15:00 · The Michelle & Kevin Douglas IMAX Theater, 3131 S Figueroa St
This event is a free 4K restored screening of Ken Russell's controversial 1971 historical drama, The Devils. It offers cinephiles and film enthusiasts the opportunity to experience the rare restoration projected on a large format screen. Details → - Los Angeles Rams vs. Buffalo Bills
October 12, 2026 · 17:15 · SoFi Stadium, 1001 Stadium Dr, Inglewood
The Los Angeles Rams host the Buffalo Bills in a Monday Night Football NFL matchup at SoFi Stadium. The primetime professional sporting event is open to ticketed attendees. Details → - Monday Potluck Stand-Up Comedy
October 12, 2026 · 18:00 · The Comedy Store, 8433 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood
Hosted in The Original Room of the historic Comedy Store, the Monday Potluck is a long-running comedy showcase featuring a fast-paced roster of developing talent alongside unannounced surprise guest performers. Intended for adult comedy fans aged 21 and older, the club enforces a standard two-drink minimum and a phone-free viewing environment. Details → - ScHoolboy Q
October 12, 2026 · 19:00 · The Novo, 800 W Olympic Blvd
Hip-hop artist ScHoolboy Q performs live at The Novo in downtown Los Angeles. The concert brings high-energy rap anthems and catalog hits to an intimate mid-sized theater space. The show is open to ticket holders across general admission floor and balcony seating. Details → - William T. Vollmann in Conversation
October 12, 2026 · 19:00 · Skylight Books, 1818 N Vermont Ave
Acclaimed novelist William T. Vollmann appears in an intimate evening discussion focusing on his latest literary work. The free author talk is intended for literature enthusiasts and Vollmann's readers. Details → - Harold Night Improv
October 12, 2026 · 19:00 · Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, 5919 Franklin Ave
UCB's long-running Harold Night features house improv ensembles performing the signature long-form Harold format based on audience suggestions. It is designed for comedy lovers seeking unscripted theatrical performances. Details → - Matchbox Twenty
October 12, 2026 · 20:00 · The Fonda Theatre, 6126 Hollywood Blvd
Matchbox Twenty performs an intimate, one-night-only live concert at The Fonda Theatre celebrating the band's 30th anniversary. Intended for pop-rock and alternative rock fans, the ticketed performance highlights music from their debut album alongside other hits. Details → - ScHoolboy Q: Blank Face Tour
October 12, 2026 · 20:00 · The Novo, 800 W Olympic Blvd
Rapper ScHoolboy Q returns for a hometown live performance commemorating a landmark anniversary of his Blank Face LP era. The high-energy concert is tailored for hip-hop and West Coast rap fans. Details → - The Outsiders Musical
October 13, 2026 · 19:30 · Hollywood Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd
Based on S.E. Hinton's iconic novel and Francis Ford Coppola's motion picture, this Tony Award-winning stage musical dramatizes the bonds and conflicts between rival teen factions in 1960s Oklahoma. The production features a propulsive folk-rock score and dynamic staging inside Hollywood's landmark art deco theater. The performance is suitable for general theater audiences, teens, and families. Details →
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Los Angeles at a glance
| Population | 3,857,897 |
|---|---|
| Median age | 36.9 |
| Median household income | $80,366 |
| Median home value | $879,500 |
| Median rent | $1,879 |
| Homeownership | 36% |
| College-educated | 37.8% |
| Average commute | 31 min |
| Work from home | 17.3% |
About Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles is the most populous city in the U.S. state of California, the county seat of Los Angeles County, which is the most populous county in the United States with an estimated 9.86 million residents as of 2022, and the commercial, financial, and cultural center of Southern California. With an estimated 3.87 million residents within the city limits as of 2025, it is the second-most populous city in the United States, behind New York City, and the largest city in the Western United States. Wikipedia → The median age is 36.9 and the median household income $80,366. About 37.8% of residents hold a college degree. 17.3% of workers work from home, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The MailerDot Los Angeles newsletter delivers free local news, weather, events, and community stories every morning — a 5-minute read covering what's happening in Los Angeles today.
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Coming up in Los Angeles: Special Screening: Ken Russell's The Devils (October 12), 4K Film Screening: The Devils (October 12) and Los Angeles Rams vs. Buffalo Bills (October 12). The full calendar is on the Events tab, and the daily digest's "What's On Around Town" section carries today, tomorrow, and the day after every morning.
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- Today's Outlook — the Los Angeles forecast with one practical line on what to wear or skip.
- What's On Around Town — events, markets, and shows for today, tomorrow, and the day after.
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Recent Los Angeles editions
- October 12, 2026 — 60-Day Grace Period Announced for 125 New Speed Cameras
- October 11, 2026 — Dedicated Upkeep Fund Cleared for the Sixth Street Bridge
- October 10, 2026 — Six Neighborhoods Go Car-Free for 6.5 Miles Tomorrow
- October 9, 2026 — Twenty-Three Cultural Venues Open Free Tonight
- October 8, 2026 — Missing Two-Mile Gap on the 71 Freeway Finally Lands Its Funding
- October 7, 2026 — 600 New Affordable Apartments Cleared for School Staff
- October 6, 2026 — A First Look Inside the New Airport Terminal Ahead of Opening Day
- October 5, 2026 — Free Bus and Train Rides Headed Your Way This Wednesday
- October 4, 2026 — Permanent Outdoor Stage Approved for the Old Zoo
- October 3, 2026 — Historic Ticket Concourse Opens for Rare Book Fair This Weekend
- October 2, 2026 — Riverfront Art Walk Closes Out Its Season Tonight
- October 1, 2026 — Four Days of Food and Music Take Over Koreatown Today
- September 30, 2026 — Waterfront Park and Maritime Pavilion Cleared for Harbor Expansion
- September 29, 2026 — New Six-Story Health Clinic Welcomes Patients Today
- September 28, 2026 — Record $467 Million Housing Fund Opens Applications Next Month
- September 27, 2026 — Abbot Kinney Festival Returns to the Boulevard Today
- September 26, 2026 — Bilingual Storytelling and Live Music Fill Central Library Today
- September 25, 2026 — Block Parties, Gallery Openings, and 11 Weekend Picks
- September 24, 2026 — Food Trucks Return to Olive Court for Today's Lunch Rush
- September 23, 2026 — Exposition Park's Long-Awaited Narrative Art Museum Opens Its Doors
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