"Weird Al" Yankovic: UHF Live-to-Screen at Greek

Halloween night at the Greek Theatre has seen some wild lineups over the years, but few as genuinely weird as this one. On October 31, 2026, "Weird Al" Yankovic brings his 1989 cult comedy film UHF back to life in one of the more inventive comedy shows Los Angeles has hosted in a while: a full live-to-screen presentation with a live orchestra performing the soundtrack and a live Q&A with Al himself after the film.

If you've never seen UHF, it follows a daydreaming slacker (played by Yankovic) who accidentally turns a failing UHF television station into a ratings juggernaut. The film bombed on release, got rediscovered on home video, and has been a touchstone for a certain strain of absurdist comedy ever since. Seeing it outdoors in the Los Angeles hills, with a full orchestra, on Halloween, might be the best context it has ever had.

The Greek Theatre sits inside Griffith Park at 2700 N. Vermont Ave, nestled in the trees above Los Feliz. It's one of the city's oldest and most loved outdoor venues, and the natural amphitheater acoustics make it an ideal room for a live orchestra pairing. An evening there already feels like an event before the show starts.

For LA comedy events, this format stands apart from a standard stand-up bill or a club screening. Live-to-screen shows are rarer than they should be, and they work best when the material has a strong musical component. Yankovic's film scores, parody songs, and the general chaos of UHF's comedy sketches translate well to orchestral treatment.

The Q&A format means you're likely to get something genuine. Yankovic has been touring and performing for over four decades and tends to be candid and funny in conversation. Expect questions about the making of the film, its afterlife as a cult classic, and whatever he feels like answering that night.

Getting there: The Greek Theatre has a dedicated lot off Vermont Ave, but parking fills fast on weekends and especially on Halloween. Metro Bus Line 180/181 stops near the Vermont Ave entrance. Rideshare drop-off is on Vermont. Doors typically open 90 minutes before showtime.

Tickets are available on Ticketmaster. Pricing wasn't confirmed at time of publication, so check the event page directly for current availability and seat pricing. This is the kind of event that qualifies as one of the more distinctive things to do in Los Angeles this fall, and the Halloween date makes it genuinely hard to find a better way to spend the night.

This is also a solid option if you've been scanning for things to do near me on October 31 and want something that isn't a bar crawl or a haunted house. An outdoor film screening with live music and a real Q&A is a much rarer Halloween option in this city.

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