Pumpkin carving at Plan Check

Plan Check Sawtelle is hosting its 4th annual pumpkin-carving contest Friday, Oct. 23 through Sunday, Oct. 25 from 3 to 6 p.m. Carving tools and pumpkins will be provided to competitors. At the close of each round, guests will vote for the most impressive pumpkin via Facebook and Instagram, and winners will be announced on Halloween. Gift cards will be awarded for the top three pumpkins – $100 for first place, $50 for second place and $25 for third place. 1800 Sawtelle Blvd., (310)444-1411.

Wilde Wine Bar and Restaurant

Wilde Wine Bar and Restaurant will serve spooky spirits on Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31 from 4 p.m. to closing. Guests can enjoy a special “Seven Deadly Sins” tasting menu, as well as the full dinner menu. Tarot card reading, magic tricks and trick-or-treating will be offered. Visitors in costume will receive a complimentary beverage; prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. 320 S. La Brea Ave., (323)932-9500.

Maliboo Halloween festivities

The Malibu Country Mart is celebrating Halloween on Saturday, Oct. 31 from noon to 2 p.m. with a costume contest and trick-or-treating. Families can trick-or-treat at shops displaying Halloween balloons and participate in a children’s costume contest near the Jester Fountain at 2 p.m. Gift cards will be awarded to winners – $100 for first place, $75 for second place and $50 for third place. 3835 Cross Creek Road, Malibu. www.malibucountrymart.com.

HACHÉ LA Burger Stand

HACHÉ LA, a casual eatery on Sunset Boulevard in Silver Lake, is celebrating its first anniversary by offering new age burgers. Executive chef Michael “Mick” Schepers builds his burgers with ground gourmet steak patties on fluffy baked buns with homemade secret sauce and local farm-picked produce. Through the end of October, diners can order a Karma burger with Mick’s triple cooked fries and strawberry basil lemonade for $9.95. The burger is topped with American cheese and secret Karma sauce. HACHÉ LA is also offering spiced chocolate chip and fig Bear Republic stout floats served in glass goblets with a straw/spoon to celebrate the anniversary. The indoor, walk-up counter has wooden benches, bar stools and community tables that offer a cool California vibe. Guests can listen to reggae and classic rock while ordering from the colorful chalkboard menus and dining. Five signature burgers, two homemade sides, six fresh-squeezed drinks, five flavors of frozen custard, and beer, wine and sangria are available. Hours are 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday through Thursday; 11:30 a.m. to midnight, Friday and Saturday. 3319 W. Sunset Blvd., (323)928-2963.

National Pasta Month

The newly-opened Bella Julia Café & Bakery is celebrating National Pasta Month in October by serving handmade pasta dishes made daily from scratch. Guests can enjoy a special trio of pastas including executive chef Chaza Smith’s handmade ravioli with butternut squash, pecorino cheese and sage butter sauce; handmade smoked turkey ravioli served with cranberry cream sauce; and spaghetti al limone, one of the most popular dishes at Bella Julia Café. The pastas are available for $20 during dinner only through the end of October. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., weekdays; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday. 6363 Yucca Ave., (323)848-4125.

Drink Pink at FIG & OLIVE

FIG & OLIVE is observing Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October by providing a portion of proceeds from cocktail sales to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The Think Pink! Sangria is made with Chateau Leoube rosé, pomegranate juice, yellow peach, strawberries and blueberries, and Think Pink! Spritzers are made with pomegranate juice, yellow peach, strawberries, blueberries and club soda. 8490 Melrose Place, (310)360-9100.

New Mediterranean restaurant

Yalla, a healthy fast/casual concept restaurant specializing in Mediterranean dishes, has opened in Burbank. Designed by Innovation & Design in Architecture, the restaurant has elegant décor with Edison bulb lighting, wood paneling and rustic designs. Grilled-to-order Yalla favorites include kefta skewers made with Turkish spiced ground lamb and beef; wild salmon skewers marinated in Greek yogurt and charmoula; and hormone-free and antibiotic-free steak skewers. Pita wraps and chopped salads are served, as well as and the Yalla plate with a choice of up to three sides such as Israeli couscous, Greek potato salad, Moroccan carrot salad and Turkish slaw. Desserts include soft serve Greek yogurt with toppings such as chopped baklava and honey syrup, chocolate pita cookies and sour cherry syrup. Yalla serves local bottled beer on tap and California wines. Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., daily. 1781 N. Victory Place, (818)565-0426.

Blue Star Donuts

Portland-based Blue Star Donuts, which is known for its signature brioche-style dough and flavor combinations like blueberry bourbon basil, has officially opened its first Southern California location on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice. Owners Micah Camden and Katie Poppe founded Blue Star in 2012 and perfected the 18-hour process behind its signature brioche-style dough. Hard apple cider fritters and brunch-inspired Greek yogurt honey granola is also available, as well as Stumptown Roasters coffee and cold brew. All items are sold to go from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., daily. 1142 Abbot Kinney Blvd., (310)450-5630.

Pig out at Chop Daddy’s

Chop Daddy’s, located on a prime corner in downtown Culver City, is serving modern sandwiches with beer and wine. The Belly Up features a slab of meaty caramelized pork belly and crisp coleslaw on a soft brioche roll. The pulled chicken sandwich is paired with Chop Daddy’s graze salad, made with kale. Guests can order meat by the pound or a “Pig Out” value platter with a half-rack of pork spare ribs, pulled pork, pulled chicken, sweet baked beans, thick mac and cheese and tangy tomato-based barbecue sauce. Sides of poutine tots are topped with gravy and shredded cheddar cheese. Guests can finish with chocolate chip cookies and chocolate bread pudding bites deep-fried and topped with cinnamon sugar and caramel. 9552 Washington Blvd., (310)559-5967.

Sky High Horror in Hollywood

The Rooftop Film Club Los Angeles presents frightful films with boozy tricks and tasty treats on the roof of The Montalbãn Theatre beginning on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The film lineup includes “The Thing,” A Nightmare on Elm Street,” Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho,” “Friday the 13th” and “Beetlejuice.” Audiences can listen to the films with state-of-the-art wireless headphones and get cozy under plush blankets. Beverages are available from onsite guest barman Brady Weise of Der Rathskeller and 1886 Bar, who will serve specialty Halloween cocktails. Smoky dry ice, blood red sangria is topped with fresh fruit. Hefeweizen, IPA and lagers are available. HACHÉ LA will serve its Karma burgers and veggie burgers made with barley and leeks. Both burgers are topped with Karma sauce and melted American cheese. Audiences can also enjoy house-made guacamole and chips, and “The Famous,” a refreshing fresh-squeezed strawberry basil lemonade. Desserts include creamy cookie butter frozen custard whipped on-site with liquid nitrogen. Popcorn and traditional movie snacks are also available.

The doors open at 6 p.m.; movies start at 8 p.m. 1615 Vine St. Tickets are $15 per person; visit www.timeout.com/los-angeles and www.la.rooftopfilmclub.com.