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A chance to be present and experience something new—without the interference of phones—is increasingly rare in today’s world. Which is one of the reasons I was so intrigued by The Light We Leave Behind, an “intimate immersive water, sound and light experience” popping up in the Arts District through October 25 (it’s been expanded twice due to popularity). Created by Emmit Fenn—an L.A.–based artist, composer and producer who’s worked with artists including Billie Eilish and companies like Apple and Netflix—the experience is, in essence, a concert on the water, but the mysterious nature surrounding the event and the design elements of the space elevate it to something that’s utterly tranquil, a bit otherworldly and wholly unique. I checked out the Light We Leave Behind at rush hour in the middle of a particularly hectic week—so the note on the invite saying “there is no need to rush” was particularly appreciated. Once you arrive at the space—a soundstage at East End Studios, set right under the already-iconic arches of the Sixth Street Viaduct—you’re led into the Snow Lounge, which took my breath away. At the center of a cavernous dark room is an illuminated 30-foot tree being lightly dusted with snow in real time. Sidle up to a bar where Tea at Shiloh—a late-night teahouse also in the Arts District—is serving a choice of three teas, which provide some coziness in the chilly space. If you arrive at your entry time, you can relax for a full half-hour in here. After...

Every year, Haunted Little Tokyo turns the area into a ghoulish maze of Halloween-themed pop-ups, walking tours and performances. On October 24, you can set out on a free, family-friendly scavenger hunt hosted by the Terasaki Budokan (11am–2pm) or explore the haunted history of 1st Street on a ghoulish ghost tour (5pm, tickets $25). On Halloween night, dance the evening away at a 21+ block party with music, a costume contest and full bar (4pm–midnight). RSVP online for the secret Little Tokyo location.