Welcome to another edition of the Happenings in the Heights newsletter, your guide to weekend events in and around Boyle Heights and L.A.’s Eastside.
CicLAvia’s annual Heart of LA route returns to Boyle Heights this weekend, so service that bike of yours to enjoy the cooler weather as you ride from the Eastside through the core of LA on carless streets. Interested in supporting local eateries around the Mariachi Plaza Hub? The Boyle Heights Beat staff put together a handy guide of where to eat while you’re in the neighborhood.
Live nearby? You may be impacted by street closures and parking restrictions. We made another guide that answers your questions about everything parking-related during the CicLAvia weekend.
Come say hi to the Boyle Heights Beat staff and youth reporters at Mariachi Plaza between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to pick up our latest print edition and learn how community members are shaping local news.
And while you’re there, come say hi to the Boyle Heights Beat staff and youth reporters at the Mariachi Plaza Hub and to The LA Local, which powers Boyle Heights Beat, at the MacArthur Park Hub.
If you’re interested in local theater, check out the world premiere of Eléctrico at Casa 0101, a play that follows a white-passing electrician tasked with restoring power to a town shaken by racial tensions.
Along with live music and a fall block party, here’s everything else we found for you this weekend.
Happenings in the Heights:
Thursday, October 9
- Make a monster hand puppet at Malabar: Get crafty at the Malabar Branch Library and make your own silly or scary hand puppet monster to take home. This is a free, bilingual event. 4 p.m. 2801 Wabash Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90033.
Friday, October 10
- Always Running at InnerCity Struggle: Check out Luis J. Rodriguez’s photography exhibit during a night of poetry and readings. The closing reception will include a night market and light food and refreshments. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 3467 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90023.
- Eléctrico premiere at Casa 0101: Enjoy local theater? Catch the opening show of Eléctrico, a play that follows a white-passing electrician tasked with restoring power to a town shaken by racial tensions. $28.52 plus fees. 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. on Sundays through November 2, 2025. 2102 E. 1st St., Los Angeles, CA 90033.
- Celebrate Roosevelt High School’s new football field: Join the Roosevelt High School community for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the school’s upgraded football field. 6:15 p.m. 2530 E. 4th St, Los Angeles, CA 90033.
Saturday, October 11
- Día de las Diosas: Enjoy a fashion show, live music, food trucks and other vendors at the East LA Civic Center at the Goddess Mercado. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 4801 E. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90022.
- York Village Mercado Fall Festival: Take a trek over to Highland Park to enjoy a full day of art, food, live music, cocktail making and community vibes along York Boulevard. 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. York Boulevard between Avenues 50 and 52.
Sunday, October 12
- Goth O Ween Fest: Embrace the dark side of life and enjoy live music, DJs, go-go dancers, art and merch vendors at Don Quixote. Costumes are encouraged! Doors open at 4 p.m. 2811 E. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90023.
- CicLAvia Heart of LA: Walk, run or roll across LA during CicLAvia’s Heart of LA event. Boyle Heights Beat will be at the Mariachi Plaza Hub during the event, so come say hi! 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1831 1st St., Los Angeles, CA 90033.