# 👻 🤙 Halloweenmaxxing Vibes
*Halloweenmaxxing across Los Angeles: new neighborhood eats, Comic Con, Jay-Z at SoFi + a cooler forecast.*

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VIBES

Halloweenmaxxing across Los Angeles: new neighborhood eats, Comic Con, Jay-Z at SoFi + a cooler forecast.

## NATIONAL

- [**HOV TAKES THE HOV LANE**: Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show on Feb. 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50293241/jay-z-headline-super-bowl-lxi-half-show)

- [**WORLD SERIES**: The Brewers are one win away from their first World Series title after dominating the Rays 10-1, and can clinch tonight in Game 4](https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/world-series-game-3-score-live-updates-brewers-rays/live/)

- [**WORD OF THE YEAR: ‘Maxxing’** named Dictionary.com’s 2026 Word of the Year](https://abc7.com/story/maxxing-named-2026-word-year-dictionary/19981488)

- [**CLAUDE GOES PUBLIC**: Anthropic officially files for its public debut](https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/26/anthropic-officially-files-for-its-public-debut/)

- [**ALI G**: Prime Video to stream ‘Ali G: Who Iz I?’ starting tomorrow](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/sacha-baron-cohen-ali-g-who-iz-i-prime-video-release-date-1236740382/)

## LOCAL

- [**TRICK OR TREAT OR RAIN**: L.A. could see its first rainy Halloween in over a decade](https://ktla.com/news/california/los-angeles-halloween-rain-chance/)

- [**SLOW YOUR ROLL**: L.A.’s speed cameras went online Monday, with warnings before fines](https://www.foxla.com/news/los-angeles-speed-cameras-locations-fines)

- [**KING TIDES**: The SoCal coast braces for record high tides through Thursday. Here’s where the biggest impacts will be](https://www.nbclosangeles.com/weather-news/southern-california-record-high-tides-possible/3960543/)

- [**GOING BANANAS**: The Savannah Bananas announce their Dodger Stadium debut for April 23 + 24, 2027. The ticket lottery closes Halloween](https://dodgersnation.com/going-bananas-in-la-savannah-bananas-announce-dodger-stadium-debut/2026/10/26)

- [**LA28 GLOW-UP**: Sepulveda Basin gets $22M for upgrades ahead of the 2028 Olympics](https://www.dailynews.com/2026/10/26/sepulveda-basin-gets-22m-for-upgrades-ahead-of-2028-olympics/)

## FUN

- [**HALLOWEEN VIBES**: A local’s guide to Halloween in Los Angeles](https://thelosangelesbeat.com/2026/10/halloween-2026-theatrical-experiences-dinner-theatre-and-cocktail-events/)

- [**COMIC CON**: L.A. Comic Con returns Halloween weekend with Nicolas Cage, Hayden Christensen + ‘Breaking Bad’ stars](https://secretlosangeles.com/la-comic-con-returns-this-halloween-weekend/)

- [**FANG-TASTIC**: Los Angeles lands at No. 2 on WalletHub’s best cities for Halloween](https://wallethub.com/edu/best-cities-for-halloween/7785)

- [**DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS**: Hollywood Forever’s Día de los Muertos runs 12 noon to 12 midnight this Saturday](https://thelosangelesbeat.com/2026/10/dia-de-los-muertos-at-hollywood-forever-cemetery-12-noon-12-midnight/)

- [**WEEKLY EVENTS**: Things to do this week throughout the Los Angeles area](https://www.welikela.com/things-to-do-this-week-in-los-angeles-10-26-2026-to-10-30-2026/)

FROM LAST ISSUE: [🐧 🎃 🤙 Pre-Halloween Vibes](https://www.curationsla.com/vibes/2026-10-22-pre-halloween-vibes)

## HEY CUTIE

Happy Tuesday, CurationsLA Fam! **Maxxing** is officially Dictionary.com’s 2026 Word of the Year, and we’re putting it to good use this week, because Halloweenmaxxing is in full effect. L.A. ranks No. 2 among America’s best cities for Halloween, Jay-Z is headed to SoFi for the Super Bowl halftime show, and the forecast is even maxxing out a little rain for the big night. Enjoy the rest of your week, and I will see everyone back here on Thursday.

Wyatt

## EATS

### 🐟 WEST HOLLYWOOD: LITTLE LUCK

**Little Luck has opened in the former Bootsy Bellows space on the Sunset Strip, bringing h.wood Group’s first modern Japanese izakaya to West Hollywood.** Los Angeles native chef Erik Idos, whose résumé includes Per Se and Nobu, leads a shareable menu of dry-aged Japanese fish, quail karaage, garlic lobster noodles, short rib ssam, robata, and elevated rolls. The lantern-lit room pairs a wall of roughly 4,000 records with Friday and Saturday DJs, plus two private karaoke rooms. Little Luck is open Monday through Saturday from 5:00pm to 12:00am, with the kitchen serving until 10:30pm.

[WEBSITE](https://www.littleluckla.com/) · [MENU](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6a4edeaeca95cb6a75348264/t/6ace63f022145c0fe3d70cc7/1791910896242/LL_MainMenu_101326-DIGITAL.pdf) · [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/littleluckla/)

### 🇫🇷 PICO-ROBERTSON: MARÉE

**Marée has opened above Lielle in Pico-Robertson, giving chef Marcus Jernmark’s Michelin-starred destination a more casual California-Parisian sibling.** The menu spans escargot beignets, mussels gratin, housemade pastas, bouillabaisse, and a hamburger au poivre limited to roughly 25 to 30 nightly, while international wines start around $12 a glass. The airy, candlelit room features a semi-open kitchen and green onyx bar, with the bar and kitchen counter reserved for walk-ins. Marée is located on the second floor with dining room reservations and walk-ins available.

[WEBSITE](https://www.maree.la/) · [MENU](https://www.maree.la/themenu) · [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/maree__la/)

### 🍕 PASADENA: BURATTINO PIZZA

**Burattino Brick Oven Pizza has opened at Washington Boulevard and Hill Avenue in Pasadena, bringing its California-style thin crust to East Washington Village.** The menu includes the XL 120 Pepperoni pie, Black Garlic and White Garlic sauces, Wild Boar Pepperoni, the Cheese Lava Pie, and the Mercedes, a three-way combination of Quattro Gusti, Meatlovers, and Romana. Baked gourmet sandwiches, calzones, wings, salads, and local beer pairings round out the lineup. The pizzeria has validated parking and online ordering available through Burattino’s website.

[WEBSITE](https://www.burattino.com/) · [MENU](https://burattino.revelup.online) · [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/burattinopizza/)

## MORE EATS

- **BEVERLY HILLS** Sushimon Sushi Bar expected to open soon in Beverly Hills ([Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddh7LSNC-xz/))

- **SILVER LAKE** Santa Monica Bakery, Jyan Isaac Bread, is expanding to Silver Lake ([What Now Los Angeles](https://whatnow.com/los-angeles/restaurants/a-santa-monica-bakery-is-expanding-into-los-angeles-silver-lake-neighborhood/))

- **CHRISTMAS EATS** Thanksgiving and Christmas get off to an early start on menus ([Restaurant Business Magazine](https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/food/thanksgiving-christmas-get-any-early-start-menus))

## COMMUNITY

### 🥷DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES: L.A. COMIC CON STARTS THIS WEEKEND

**L.A. Comic Con officially kicks off this weekend, running from Friday through Sunday at the Los Angeles Convention Center.** Celebrating fifteen years of fandom, this year's action-packed lineup features over 800 exhibitors, 250 panels, star-studded celebrity appearances, and vibrant cosplay showcases. Visitors can also explore dedicated anime halls, join live gaming tournaments, and enjoy family-friendly indoor trick-or-treating tailored for the Halloween weekend.

[VIEW ARTICLE](https://www.comicconla.com/)

### 🎟️ LOS ANGELES: SPEED CAMERAS NOW ROLLING

**The first of 125 scheduled speed camera systems began operating across Los Angeles yesterday, launching a five-year pilot program aimed at curbing speeding and improving traffic safety.** To ease drivers into the transition, the Los Angeles Department of Transportation will issue warnings rather than tickets for the first 60 days to motorists caught traveling at least 11 mph over the posted limit. After each location's individual grace period expires, speeding drivers will face fines ranging from $50 up to $500. LADOT expects all 125 systems to be fully operational by the end of the year, spanning high-risk corridors throughout the city including major Eastside streets.

[VIEW ARTICLE](https://www.theeastsiderla.com/news/transportation_and_traffic/l-a-speed-cameras-start-rolling-today-with-warnings-before-fines/article_78feddff-8cf1-4452-9e6c-079c206dbc35.amp.html)

## MORE COMMUNITY

- **UNION STATION** Enjoy a free Halloween party at LA’s historic Union Station ([Pasadena Star-News](https://www.pasadenastarnews.com/2026/10/26/freebie-of-the-week-enjoy-a-halloween-party-at-las-historic-union-station/))

- **DOWNTOWN LA** LA Phil welcomes Joe Hisaishi as composer-in-residence in a five-year partnership ([LA Phil](https://www.laphil.com/posts/joe-hisaishi-named-la-phil-composer-in-residence-for-the-hollywood-bowl-and-the-ford-in-five-year-artistic-partnership))

- **GAS PRICES** Average L.A. County gas price drops for the 21st time in 22 days ([The Eastsider](https://www.theeastsiderla.com/news/city_news/average-la-county-gas-price-drops-for-21st-time-in-22-days/article_f4ef0b75-637d-4209-b658-afae5cc9d1b9.html))

## DEVELOPMENT

### 🎳 STUDIO CITY: RIVERWALK GETS THE GREEN LIGHT

**Riverwalk at Studio City is a go: the L.A. City Council upheld its approval, clearing the way for 814 apartments and about 76,000 square feet of shops at 12555 Ventura Boulevard.** The project comes from Genton Property Group, RC Development and Torino Companies, with 46 of the apartments set aside as very low-income affordable housing. It will also open access to the Los Angeles River, add $675,000 in community benefits for river access and new trees, and keep the site’s classic 1950s bowling alley sign.

[VIEW ARTICLE](https://la.urbanize.city/post/city-council-upholds-approval-mixed-use-project-12555-ventura-blvd-studio-city)

### 🎬 HOLLYWOOD: SEVEN STORIES PLANNED FOR HOLLYWOOD BLVD

**SPF:architects has unveiled a new design for 5600 Hollywood Boulevard: a seven-story modular development with 168 apartments, 20 of them reserved as affordable housing.** Built from prefabricated parts, the project could cut construction costs by nearly 50 percent and shave about six months off the schedule. Renderings show two dark gray buildings with bright yellow accents, recessed balconies and planted rooftops.

[VIEW ARTICLE](https://layimby.com/2026/10/seven-story-modular-development-planned-at-5600-hollywood-boulevard-hollywood.html)

## MORE DEVELOPMENT

- **VERMONT AVENUE** L.A. Metro breaks ground on the Vermont BRT project ([Metro Magazine](https://www.metro-magazine.com/news/la-metro-breaks-ground-on-vermont-brt-project))

- **ALTADENA** Altadena’s residential rebuilding gains momentum ([Colorado Boulevard](https://coloradoboulevard.net/altadenas-residential-rebuilding-gains-momentum))

- **HOLLYWOOD** Hollywood’s Yamashiro complex gets a $25M refinance ([Bisnow](https://bisnow.com/news/los-angeles/deal-sheet/hollywood-s-yamashiro-complex-gets-25m-refinance-los-angeles-deal-sheet))

## BUSINESS

### 💳 LOS ANGELES: SCRIBEUP RAISES $13M SERIES A

**Los Angeles fintech ScribeUp has raised a $13 million Series A, led by Curql with participation from Mucker Capital and Service Ventures, to take the headache out of recurring bills.** Its AI-powered platform works inside the apps of more than 60 banks, credit unions and fintechs, so users can cancel forgotten subscriptions, update payment methods and manage bills without leaving their banking app.

[VIEW ARTICLE](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261019537229/en/ScribeUp-Raises-%2413-Million-Series-A-to-Bring-Modern-Bill-Management-Solutions-to-Financial-Institutions)

## MORE BUSINESS

- **NETFLIX** Netflix hires former Apple exec Steve Wilson to lead podcast acquisitions ([The Hollywood Reporter](https://hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/netflix-apple-exec-steve-wilson-podcast-acquisitions-1236740432))

- **SANTA MONICA** Santa Monica-based Pulse Fund closes its inaugural $63M climate fund ([Los Angeles Business Journal](https://labusinessjournal.com/featured/pulse-fund-founder-backs-climate-focused-firms/))

- **SAN PEDRO** Port of Los Angeles reports its lowest emissions per container on record ([The Port of Los Angeles](https://portoflosangeles.org/references/2026-news-releases/news_102226_emissions_inventory))

## ENTERTAINMENT

### 🎥 CREATOR ECONOMY: INSTAGRAM GOES LONG WITH FEATURES

**Instagram is officially going long.** It’s testing Features, which lets creators upload horizontal videos like podcasts, vlogs and interviews up to 90 minutes long, right on the Explore page and main feed. Select creators can also post Linked Reels that send viewers straight to the full-length video, and Instagram’s TV app now puts Features front and center on Samsung, Fire TV and Google TV, with Apple TV coming soon. Instagram head Adam Mosseri revealed the update on The Colin & Samir Show, and Series, second screen controls and possibly background playback are on the way.

[VIEW ARTICLE](https://news.thepublishpress.com/p/inside-instagram-s-long-form-rebrand)

### 👑 INGLEWOOD: JAY-Z HEADLINES SUPER BOWL HALFTIME

**Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show on Feb. 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, the NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Monday night.** It’s a full-circle moment for the 25-time Grammy winner: his Roc Nation has helped produce the halftime show since 2019, and he just wrapped his Reasonable Doubt 30th anniversary run at the same stadium. Roc Nation will executive produce the show, with Hamish Hamilton directing, and the game will air on ESPN and ABC and stream on Disney+.

[VIEW ARTICLE](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50293241/jay-z-headline-super-bowl-lxi-half-show)

## MORE ENTERTAINMENT

- **INTUIT DOME** Phoebe Bridgers brings her phone-free Lost Tour to Inglewood this Halloween weekend ([TicketNews](https://www.ticketnews.com/2026/06/phoebe-bridgers-expands-the-lost-tour/))

- **PANTAGES** The Who’s Tommy opens tonight at the Hollywood Pantages and runs through Nov. 15 ([Broadway in Hollywood](https://www.broadwayinhollywood.com/events/detail/the-whos-tommy))

- **DOLBY THEATRE** The Chicks celebrate 20 years of ‘Taking the Long Way’ with shows Nov. 1 to 3 ([Live Nation](https://news.livenationentertainment.com/news/the-chicks-announce-taking-the-long-way-20th-anniversary-tour))

## SPORTS

### 🏈 BATTLE FOR LA: RAMS HOST CHARGERS AT SOFI

**The Rams and Chargers meet this Sunday, Nov. 1, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, with kickoff at 1:05 p.m.** PT on FOX. The Rams (3-4) come in hot after a 35-21 win in Las Vegas, where Matthew Stafford threw three touchdowns and Kyren Williams and Blake Corum combined for 192 rushing yards. The Chargers are fresh off their bye, and Justin Herbert and company have had two weeks to prepare as they chase their first win of the season.

[VIEW ARTICLE](https://www.footballnationusa.com/post/chargers-at-rams-week-8-guide-2026)

### 🐻 WESTWOOD: BRUINS STAY PERFECT AT 7-0

**No. 9 UCLA football beat Michigan State 28-10 at the Rose Bowl in Saturday’s Homecoming game, improving to 7-0 for the first time since 2005.** Senior quarterback Ty Dieffenbach threw a 63-yard touchdown to Brian Rowe Jr., Anthony Woods ran for 112 yards in a 245-yard rushing day, and the defense held the Spartans to just 47 rushing yards with four sacks. Next up for the Bruins is a Halloween matchup against Nevada.

[VIEW ARTICLE](https://dailybruin.com/2026/10/24/ucla-football-keeps-its-rhythm-against-michigan-state-to-stay-undefeated-7-0)

## MORE SPORTS

- **RAMS** Matthew Stafford makes Rams history vs. Raiders ([Los Angeles Magazine](https://lamag.com/sports/football/matthew-stafford-makes-rams-history-vs-raiders))

- **DODGERS** Miguel Rojas already begins his new Dodgers role after retirement ([Dodgers Nation](https://dodgersnation.com/miguel-rojas-already-begins-new-dodgers-role-after-retirement/2026/10/26))

- **EL TRÁFICO** LAFC rallies to draw the Galaxy 2-2 and clinches an MLS Cup playoff berth ([LAFC](https://www.lafc.com/news/recap-lafc-2-2-galaxy-2026-mls-season-october-26))

## 4-DAY FORECAST · LOS ANGELES

TUE 77/57 Increasing clouds · WED 76/57 AM fog, then sun · THU 74/60 Mostly cloudy · FRI 70/59 Partly sunny

A cooler week is on the way, with increasing clouds Tuesday and patchy morning fog Wednesday. Shower chances arrive late Friday night. Rain is likely over Halloween weekend, but the storm’s timing and totals remain uncertain. Forecast for central Los Angeles, checked Monday evening.

## QUOTE OF THE DAY

> I train like I’ve never won, and I compete like I’ve never lost.

Olympian Eileen Gu

## ON THIS DAY

1954: Walt Disney’s Disneyland television series premieres on ABC.

## TRIVIA

UCLA football is 7-0 for the first time since what year?

## TRIVIA ANSWER

2005!

The Bruins beat Michigan State 28-10 at the Rose Bowl to start 7-0 for the first time in 21 years.

Let’s go out into the world and Good Vibesmaxx

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