Welcome, listeners, to Things to Do in Los Angeles! Ollie Bennet here and it’s Friday, September 26, 2025. The sun’s out and LA is in peak autumn mode—not that our version of fall means you need to bust out your winter coat just yet. Right now, we’ve got crisp blue skies, palm trees swaying, and everyone shaking off that workweek energy because the weekend is on the horizon. LA’s buzzing with anticipation for huge pop culture moments, live music, quirky festivals, and more. Whether you’re a cosplay superstar, a jazz junkie, or just hunting for the city’s best tacos, consider today your ticket to a choose-your-own-adventure Friday.

Here’s a rapid-fire snapshot of LA’s happenings that are making headlines today. The LA Comic Con has taken over the Convention Center, bursting with more than 800 artists, wild cosplay, and celebrity sightings—yes, the Scarlet Witch herself, Elizabeth Olsen, plus David Tennant, and a boatload of other stars are mingling with fans. Over at Magic Box LA downtown, there’s a Pokemon Pop-Up, where card collectors and Pikachu fans are snapping selfies and snatching rare giveaways—and trust me, you’ll want to swing by before the line wraps around Pershing Square. If you’re feeling inspired to get your groove on, tickets are flying for tonight’s Said The Sky EDM show at Academy LA on Hollywood Boulevard—a neon-lit dance party until the sun comes up. Lovers of culture and community are also celebrating Latino and Indigenous legacies during ¡Viva La Resistencia! this morning—a powerful event packed with art and conversation that’s tying into the citywide Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations. And because this is LA, VertiCon at the Hilton in Culver City is drawing every binge-watcher’s fave social media celebs for panels, selfies, and possibly outrageous TikToks caught in the wild.

Now, in the world of local buzz, LA Eater reports Koreatown’s hottest new ramen spot, Noodleverse, is opening its doors, promising bowls so spicy they may just melt your glasses. For the car-free crowd, Metro announced free bus rides on select lines for Hispanic Heritage Month, so hop on and explore with ease. And in tomorrow’s news today, the Rein of Terror Haunted House is back this weekend in the Valley—giving you a head start on Halloween frights.

Looking for a perfect Friday mix? Start with a docent-led Architecture Tour at the LA Central Library around lunchtime—peek behind the scenes of LA’s urban masterpieces and grab a killer latte in the library’s café. If you want to venture off the beaten path, hit the old Griffith Park Zoo for a twilight hike and a dash of spooky LA history—there’s nothing like climbing through an abandoned lion enclosure to get the adrenaline going. Or, for something marvelously mellow, cruise over to Echo Park Lake for paddle boating and prime people-watching—bubble tea in hand, paparazzi optional. Don’t sleep on the Watts Towers sneak preview ahead of their annual festival this weekend, too.

Today’s local tip: When in doubt, always look up in LA—not just for dodging stray drones but to spot street art in the least expected places. That mural might just be a future filming hotspot or a backdrop to your next viral video moment.

That's the rundown for your September 26 in LA. But don’t wander too far—tomorrow brings even bigger concerts, the Watts Towers Day of the Drum, and more cultural gems. Tune in then for fresh tips, fun stories, and maybe a hidden game of extreme hopscotch. Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai.

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