Even with shorter days, L.A. excites this month with the LACMA Art + Film Gala, WIF Honors, a series of shows from Sabrina Carpenter at Crypto.com Arena and more. Read on for what’s happening this November.
Culture
Swarovski Masters of Light Exhibition
Credit: Courtesy Swarovski/Marco Dapino
Through Nov. 3
After making stops from Vienna to Seoul, this traveling exhibit arrives in L.A. with a showcase of Swarovski’s influences on the stage, style and screen. swarovski.com
Community
Día De Los Muertos at Hollywood Forever
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Credit: Courtesy Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Through Nov. 1
The day-to-night celebration invigorates the famed cemetery with altars, music, dancers and more for a vibrant commemoration of loved ones who have died. ladayofthedead.com
Benefit
LACMA Art+Film Gala
Leonardo DiCaprio attends the 92nd Annual Academy Awards. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)Credit: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
Nov. 1
The worlds of art, film and fashion collide at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art to honor artist Mary Corse and filmmaker Ryan Coogler. Eva Chow and Leonardo DiCaprio return as co-chairs. lacma.org
TV
I Love L.A.
Rachel Sennott, Jordan Firstman and True WhitakerCredit: Kenny Laubbacher/HBO
Nov. 2
Creator-star Rachel Sennott’s comedy series arrives on HBO, capturing the Gen-Z experience of navigating life, love and ambition in Los Angeles. Josh Hutcherson, Jordan First-man, Odessa A’zion and True Whitaker round out the cast. hbomax.com
Culture
Lost Heroes & Micro Histories of LA: Celebrating Sam Sweet’s All Night Menu
Credit: Katherine Montgomery
Nov. 5
Kicking off the launch of All Night Menu Vol. 5 — the newest installment of the expansive project about L.A. histories — author Sam Sweet hosts an evening of untold stories from the underlayers of Los Angeles at The Philosophical Research Society. eventbrite.com
TV
All Her Fault
Dakota Fanning as Jenny, Sarah Snook as Marissa Irvine.Credit: Courtesy Peacock
Nov. 6
Based on the novel by Andrea Mara, this Peacock mystery thriller features Sarah Snook as a mother on a nightmarish hunt for her missing son. peacocktv.com
Gala
WIF Honors
Credit: Courtesy WIF
Nov. 6
Presented by Max Mara and honoring women including Jamie Lee Curtis, Maude Apatow and Regina King, WIF’s annual starry gala unfolds at The Beverly Hilton to raise funds for its education, career and advocacy programs. womeninfilm.org
Film
Die My Love
Credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Nov. 7
Writer-director Lynne Ramsay features Robert Pattinson and Jennifer Lawrence as new parents who recently moved to rural Montana where Lawrence’s Grace falls into psychosis. mubi.com
Film
Frankenstein
Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein.Credit: Ken Woroner/Netflix
Nov. 7
King of monsters (and Academy Award winner) Guillermo del Toro reimagines Mary Shelley’s iconic story about a mad scientist that brings a terrifying creature to life. Jacob Elordi stars alongside Oscar Isaac, Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz. netflix.com
Benefit
Baby2Baby Gala
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 09: (L-R) Ayesha Curry, Katy Perry, and Ciara speak onstage during the 2024 Baby2Baby Gala Presented by Paul Mitchell at Pacific Design Center on November 09, 2024 in West Hollywood, California. Credit: Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Baby2Baby
Nov. 8
Honoring Serena Williams with the Giving Tree Award, the high-profile event raises funds for Baby2Baby’s mission to aid children living in poverty. baby2baby.org
Fundraiser
Cure Addiction Now Dinner
Aly & AJCredit: Stephen Ringer
Nov. 10
In partnership with L’Agence, Cure Addiction Now raises funds for substance use disorder research with a special evening at The Beverly Hills Hotel featuring performances from Aly & AJ, Taylor Dayne and Siedah Garrett. cureaddictionnow.org
TV
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
Credit: Courtesy Disney
Nov. 13
Season 3 of the Hulu series sees the notorious women of #MomTok return, only for their sisterhood to, once again, be brought to the brink of destruction when loyalty, friendship and morality is put to the test. hulu.com
Film
Jay Kelly
Jay Kelly. (L-R) George Clooney as Jay Kelly and Adam Sandler as Ron Sukenick.Credit: Peter Mountain/Netflix
Nov. 14
Written by director Noah Baumbach and Emily Mortimer, movie star Jay (George Clooney) and his dear friend and manager Ron (Adam Sandler) jet set to Europe for a trip that ends up being a journey of self-discovery. netflix.com
Wine
La Fête du Champagne Los Angeles
Credit: James C. French
Nov. 13-15
Champagne expert Peter Liem and sommelier Daniel Johnnes’ multiday wine festival presents tastings, music, food pairings and the industry’s top producers including Krug and Dom Pérignon. lafeteduchampagne.com
Film
The Running Man
Credit: Ross Ferguson/ Paramount Pictures
Nov. 14
Directed by Edgar Wright, the second adaptation of Stephen King’s 1982 novel sees Glen Powell as a game show contestant who must outpace hunters on a mission to kill him within 30 days. paramountpictures.com
Festival
Camp Flog Gnaw
Credit: Luis Panch Perez
Nov. 15-16
Tyler, the Creator’s annual showcase of the best in hip-hop and alternative returns to the Dodger Stadium grounds with performances from A$AP Rocky, Clairo, Alemeda, Childish Gambino, Don Toliver, Clipse, Doechii, Earl Sweat- shirt, Sombr, Tems, T-Pain, Zack Fox and more. campfloggnaw.com
Concert
Sabrina Carpenter
Credit: Bryce Anderson
Nov. 16-17, 19-20, 22-23
Following the summer release of Man’s Best Friend, the pop phenom graces the stage of Crypto.com Arena for a whopping six nights. sabrinacarpenter.com
Theater
Suffs
Jenn Colella as Carrie Chapman Catt and ‘Suffs’ Original Broadway Company.Credit: Joan Marcus
Nov. 18 – Dec. 7
The Tony-winning musical brings to the Pantages Theatre a dramatized dive into the events leading up to the ratification of the 19th amendment. broadwayinhollwood.com
Film
Wicked: For Good
Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda in ‘Wicked.’Credit: Universal Pictures
Nov. 21
Directed by Jon M. Chu, the highly anticipated sequel to Wicked floats into theaters with the final chapter in Glinda (Ariana Grande) and Elphaba’s (Cynthia Erivo) story. universalpictures.com
Cars
L.A. Auto Show
Credit: Courtesy L.A. Auto Show
Nov. 21-30
The Los Angeles Convention Center becomes the ultimate showcase of all things cars, presenting an inspired lineup of displays from lowrider crews, electric vehicle clubs, museums and racing sims. laautoshow.com
Art
Robert Therrien: This is a Story
Credit: Tu Tram Pham
Nov. 22
On view at The Broad through April 5, 2026 is this display of more than 120 pieces, marking the largest museum exhibition of the late sculptor-artist’s work. thebroad.org
Sports
Rams v. Buccaneers
Credit: Los Angeles Rams
Nov. 23
The former Super Bowl champions go head-to-head at SoFi Stadium for Sunday Night Football. nfl.com
Concerts
Of Monsters and Men
Credit: Eva Schram
Nov. 25
The Icelandic indie folk rockers bring The Mouse Parade Tour to the Hollywood Palladium following the October release of their first album in six years. ofmonstersandmen.com
Film
Eternity
Credit: Leah Gallo
Nov. 26
Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller and Callum Turner charm as the players in a love triangle in an afterlife-set world where souls have one week to decide where to spend eternity. a24films.com
TV
Stranger Things
L to R:Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson, Finn Wolfhard as Mike Wheeler, Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas Sinclair, and Noah Schnapp as Will Byers.Credit: Courtesy Netflix
Nov. 26
Volume one of the Duffer Brothers’ grand series finale drops just in time for Thanksgiving weekend, diving back into Mike Wheeler (Finn Wolfhard) and friends’ hunt for Vecna. netflix.com