Spooky Month Special Soup in Rowland Heights

Banana Bay Restaurant in Rowland Heights turns into a dance floor on Thursday, October 22, when The Illusion Night brings its Spooky Month edition, Special Soup, to the San Gabriel Valley edge of the county. It is free, it runs on a weeknight, and it is one of the more approachable picks for EDM in Los Angeles County this Halloween season.

When: Thursday, October 22, 2026, 9:00 PM to midnight Where: Banana Bay Restaurant, 18230 Colima Road, Rowland Heights, CA 91748 Price: Free

What to expect

The flyer is all graveyards, pumpkins and a hooded reaper, and the tagline is "Same crew, different nightmare." The Illusion Night promoter lists house, bass, techno, drum and bass and trap on the bill, plus the promise of dancing, drinks, costumes and good vibes. The lineup on the poster is Aerious, AWP, Mikowo and Soup, so expect a run of sets that move between four-on-the-floor grooves and heavier low end.

This is a restaurant-hosted night rather than a warehouse or festival grounds, so think of it as a neighborhood dance party. If you have been looking for raves in Los Angeles that do not need a big ticket budget or a late-night drive across town, a free Thursday night is an easy way to test the scene. The costume angle fits the date: dressing up is encouraged, and it is a low-pressure way to try out a Halloween look before the weekend parties.

Practical info

Banana Bay sits on Colima Road in Rowland Heights, in the eastern part of the San Gabriel Valley. Admission is listed as free on Eventbrite, and the page asks you to claim a spot there. The listing does not spell out an age policy, so check the event page or message the organizer before you bring a younger friend, and carry ID either way.

The night wraps at midnight, which is friendly to anyone with work in the morning. Plan a rideshare if you intend to drink.

If you are building a list of things to do in Los Angeles this October, add this one beside the bigger club nights. For more options, browse the EDM category and check back for LA events this weekend as the Halloween calendar fills up.