Get ready for the witching hour back in Griffith Park....
Klein. Ally. Show. We Suck Blood Drive!Friday, October 2nd 2026
7:00AM Doors Open & non-stop continuously all-day until 3:00PM
Autry Museum of the American West: 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park, 90027
The Autry: Tons of FREE parking throughout the entire day
First-timers Welcome: Be able to find out your own individual blood type at absolutely no charge
Surprises for the big day: In appreciation of everyone's patience while-you-wait, throughout the entire day random $50 gift card prize drawings every hour....
· Everyone: Complimentary pass for the witching hour of Street Food Cinema's Saturday Night Matinée: Hocus Pocus
· First 250: Pair of tickets to Six Flags Fright Fest + Commemorative shirt!
· Tickets to upcoming concerts: Mumford & Sons @ the Kia Forum, Darker Waves Music Festival in Huntington Beach, Dirty Heads at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Empire of the Sun @ the Hollywood Bowl, The Beaches @ the KROQ Sound Space, Almost Monday @ The Belasco, The Paradox @ the KROQ Sound Space, Sombr @ the Kia Forum and more!
Must have Photo I.D. (driver license, Calif I.D., or passport works best, or a picture of the I.D. on a smartphone is accepted)
✓ Welcome Back blood donors: specific guidelines have recently changed & many can now give blood again!
[FDA updated new guidance regarding eligibility criteria which may allow one to participate with blood donation if previously not able to]
[i.e. Great Britain/Ireland/U.K. residents-travelers · Covid-19 illness · Same-sex partners · Inclusive gender-neutral questions]
Everything completely free for those who successfully donate blood, no charge at all for any of the following:
✓ Free for everyone: no fees or cost whatsoever to give blood
✓ All are invited: Cinema witches, old west lovers, blood buddies, family, friends, etc.
✓ All ages 16, 17, 18, & up
✓ Weigh minimum 110 lbs
✓ Only 16 year olds specifically require a signed Parent Consent hospital form link is here
✓ Even first–timers are definitely welcome: donors able to find out their own individual blood type within about a week
✓ Most common medications no problem (aspirin, cholesterol, blood pressure, birth control, pain pills, antidepressants/anxiety, thyroid, even diabetics taking insulin)
✓ Ink-work tattoos & ear/body piercings are allowed (as long as it was a professional licensed shop & no amateur settings, i.e. home/garage or incarceration)
✓ The actual blood donation process itself only takes about 10 mins & is fairly simple
✓ All donors be sure to have photo I.D. or a picture of it on their smartphone is okay (driver license, Calif I.D., or a passport will work best)
✓ Adios to finger-sticks! The innovative non-invasive finger/sensor device provides pulse/iron readings & makes it a cinch!
The following helpful link is from our Nutrition Dept of Registered Dieticians – good for anyone who’s ever had decreased iron, which can fluctuate monthly/throughout the year and yes they most definitely can try again (most people don’t have actual diagnosed anemia). And even vegetarians/full-vegans who don’t eat any meat yet still have sufficient iron to give blood just fine. Get more info HERE.
