Elvira Roman
Chronicle Reporter 
Are you planning a night out with friends, or by yourself? Here’s what you could be doing this week starting on Thursday night. The 44th annual Los Angeles Korean Festival will kick off on October 12th until the 15th.
This four day festival is a free admission event taking place in Koreatown. Enjoy spicy rice cakes, Korean BBQ, street-style food, traditional dishes and much more. If you’re not hungry you can spend the day watching a wide variety of performances. From kpop artists to traditional dances be prepared to see a diverse audience. Bring extra cash if you’re looking forward to shop. Over 300 vendors fill the festival with products directly from Korea including lanterns, Korean cosmetics and other products.