Through The Pages: A Fairytale Ballet With Bite

Fairytales were never entirely sweet, and Through The Pages: A Fairytale Ballet With Bite leans into that. The production takes familiar storybook characters off the shelf and gives them a sharper, slightly spooky edge, which makes it a good fit for the last full weekend before Halloween.

When: Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. The listing does not publish a start time, so confirm before you go. Where: Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, Redondo Beach Tickets: Not listed in the source. Check the venue or company box office.

What to expect

The title promises a ballet built from fairytales, told with more attitude than the usual princess-and-slipper version. A production of the same name was staged by Redondo Ballet at this venue in a previous season, and that company has been known for original, story-driven work that mixes dance with acting and spoken lines rather than pure classical repertoire. Treat that as background, not a promise of this year's exact format, and check the company's own page for the cast and running time.

For families, a ballet with a little menace is often an easier sell than a long, quiet classical evening. Kids who like spooky stories tend to stay engaged, and adults get a night of live dance without a formal dress code. If you are comparing options among the things to do in Los Angeles this month, this is one of the more distinctive arts picks on the South Bay side.

Planning your visit

The Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center sits in the South Bay, so most people drive. Give yourself extra time for parking and for finding your seats, and arrive early if you are bringing children. Because the source we found shows only the date, we have not confirmed a showtime, an address or a ticket price, and we would rather say so than guess. Matinee and evening performances are both common for local ballet runs, so check which one you are booking.

If you are planning LA events this weekend or looking at upcoming events in Los Angeles through the end of October, this fits neatly next to pumpkin patches and haunted attractions as a calmer, arts-minded alternative. Pair it with a walk along the Redondo Beach waterfront or dinner nearby afterward.

More picks are on our arts and culture page, and the Los Angeles neighborhood guide has ideas for the rest of your day.