LITERARY
- 10th Annual Katipunan Poetry Slam – 6-11 pm, October 18: For Filipinos, the modern day poetry slam is an echo of the balagtasan— a poetic, political debate. The Katipunan were the revolutionary group in the Philippines who fought for independence against Spanish colonization in the 1890s. The poetry a platform for Filipino poets to channel the fighting spirit of our ancestors in this celebration of free speech, and celebration of us. The annual Katipunan Poetry Slam lineup includes emerging artists, published authors, and seasoned slam champions who are recognized both locally and nationally. Unidad Park & Community Garden, 1644 Beverly Boulevard LA.
COMMUNITY
- Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration – 12-2 pm, October 13: The Cross Cultural Centers invite you to a multicultural celebration highlighting Indigenous identity, art, dance, and history. Includes performances, art workshops, educational videos, and tabling by student and community organizations. Cal State LA
- The 52nd Los Angeles Korean Festival – October 16-19: An annual Korean cultural festival, celebrating tradition, food, music, performance, and crafts. Located at Seoul International Park on Normandie & Olympic Blvd.
COMEDY
- Asian AF – 7pm, October 17: Established in 2016, ASIAN AF (Asian As F***) quickly cemented its status as a must-see comedy show in Los Angeles, New York, and beyond — spotlighting the hottest rising stars and powerhouse Asian American talent in improv, stand-up, sketch, characters, musical comedy, storytelling, and more. This week’s show features:
- Special Guest: Ally Maki (Founder & CEO of Asian American Girl Club, Toy Story 4, Marvel’s Hit-Monkey)
- Special Guest Improviser: Keiko Agena (Gilmore Girls, Prodigal Son, The Residence)
- Character: Kunal Dudheker (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Hacks, Better Things)
- Musical Comedy: Katie Malia (Netflix Is A Joke Festival)
- Stand-up: Diana Hong (Fuse TV, VEEPS)
- Stand-up: Aakash Kesavarapu (New York Comedy Festival)
- Improv by Voltron (Sarah Claspell, Kim Cooper, Dhruv Uday Singh with guest improvisers Keiko Agena, Will Choi, Allyn Pintal), Dragons AF (Jed Alcantara, Alfred Aquino II, Cassi Jerkins, Chuck Maa, Alex Song-Xia, Tao Yang)
Asian AF LA is produced by Keiko Agena, Lilan Bowden, Will Choi, Sarah Claspell, Allyn Pintal, abd Tae Yoo, Asian AF is available virtually as well. For more details visit asianafshow.com.Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 5919 Franklin Ave., LA.
- Aaron Chen – 7pm, October 13: Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, Aaron has quickly climbed the ranks of the international comedy scene. Aaron made his mark on Australian comedy with his debut solo show at the Melbourne Comedy Festival in 2017 and since then has toured internationally in front of sold-out crowds. Largo at the Cornet, 366 N La Cienega Blvd, LA.
- Marc Maron – Stand-Up Show – 7 pm, October 14: Fresh off the release of his documentary Are We Good?, legendary comedian and podcaster Marc Maron comes to Largo with his sharp, unflinching stand-up. His latest HBO special, Panicked, premiered in August 2025, following From Bleak to Dark and End Times Fun. Largo at the Cornet, 366 N La Cienega Blvd, LA.
PODCASTS
- Bullseye with Jesse Thorn LIVE! – 7 pm, October 16: Bullseye is a celebration of the best of arts and culture in public radio form. Host Jesse Thorn sifts the wheat from the chaff to bring you in-depth interviews with the most revered and revolutionary minds in our culture. To mark the the 25th anniversary, Thorn welcomes Jason Mantzoukas, Aparna Nancherla, Rebecca Sugar, and Roy Wood Jr. The Crawford, 474 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena.
STYLE
- Tracing Perfume: A Genealogy of Spice – 5 pm October 15: Perfume history and material education — online and in person this fall and winter at The Institute for Art and Olfaction with perfumer Dana El Masri. The Institute for Art and Olfaction, 932 Chung King Road, Chinatown LA.
