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The Really Awesome Improv Show
The Second City Hollywood, Hollywood, Californianoon Sat.-Sun., This fast-paced and high-energy improv comedy show is a fun for all-ages improv show. N ow celebrating a 9-year run, RAIS features improv...
11/17/2019: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The Scenario Studio: A Photomusement Experience
The Scenario Studio, Beverly Hills, CAnoon-8 p.m. Mon.-Thur.; noon-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; noon-6 p.m. Sun. Nov. 14-Dec. 22 (closed Thanksgiving). For the first time, Beverly Hills hosts an interactive photography pop-up...
11/17/2019: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Western Music Association Showcase
The Autry Museum of the American West, L.A., CAOn the third Sunday of the month, the Autry hosts a Western-style hootenanny that all are invited to. Come on down and hear musicians and...
11/17/2019: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Andell Family Sundays: Animals of the Supernatural
LACMA, L.A., CA12:30-3:30 p.m. Nov. 3, 10, 17. During November, young artists can make your own mythical and supernatural animal-inspired creations! They can learn about - and...
11/17/2019: 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Fowler Families: Express Yourself!
Fowler Museum at UCLA, L.A., CAHow would you like the world to see you? Children of all ages are invited to answer this question while creating a self-portrait illustrating how...
11/17/2019: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Outside the Lines: Painter's Workshop
Plaza West Covina, West Covina, CAOn the first and third Sundays of the month, Plaza West Covina will host a free "Painter’s Workshop," which will focus solely on painting techniques....
11/17/2019: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Polar Express at the Fillmore & Western Railway
Fillmore & Western Railway Co., Fillmore , CA6:10 p.m. 7:50 p.m. Tues.-Fri; 1:10 p.m., 2:50 p.m. 4:30 p.m., 6:10 p.m., 7:50 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Nov. 14-Dec. 29 (no trains 11/28, 12/25). Passengers can...
11/17/2019: 1:10 pm - 8:50 pm
Art Adventure Tours: Postcard from Paris
Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena, CAFamilies can travel to Paris by exploring the prints of Pierre Bonnard in "By Day & by Night: Paris in the Belle Époque", and they...
11/17/2019: 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Argyros Stage, South Coast Rep., Costa Mesa, CA7 p.m. Fri., 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. Sat., 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. Sun. Nov. 8-24. South Coast Rep.'s Theatre for Young Audiences invites you to...
11/17/2019: 2:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Jack and the Giant
The Assistance League Theatre, Hollywood, CA2 p.m. Oct. 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17. The Nine O'Clock Players have taken the classic English fairy tale, Jack and the Beanstalk, and...
11/17/2019: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Legally Blonde JR.
Morgan-Wixson Theatre, Santa Monica, CA2 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Nov. 9-Dec. 14. Based on the award-winning Broadway musical and the smash hit motion picture, "Legally Blonde JR." is a fabulously fun...
11/17/2019: 2:00 pm - 4:15 pm
Matilda The Musical
La Mirada Theatre, La Mirada, CA7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 p.m., 8 p.m. Sat. 2 p.m. Sun. Oct. 25-Nov. 17. Born from the extraordinary mind of author Roald...
11/17/2019: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Salt Marsh Open House
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, San Pedro, CASpend some time soaking in the sights, sounds and splendor of the Cabrillo Beach’s Salinas de San Pedro wetlands environs. CMA Educators and volunteers will...
11/17/2019: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Skating Under the Stars
Irvine Spectrum, Irvine, CAVisit Giant Wheel Court to “skate under the stars” in Irvine’s very own winter wonderland. The Irvine Spectrum’s ice rink is a perfect destination for...
11/17/2019: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Love In Bloom - A Musical Comedy Tribute To The Bard
Santa Monica Playhouse, Santa Monica, CA7:30 p.m. Sat., 3:30 p.m. Sun. Oct. 5–Nov. 24. This critically praised Rudie-DeCarlo musical comedy salutes the heroes and heroines of the Bard. You’ll laugh...
11/17/2019: 3:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Duck the Halls at The Market Place
The Market Place, Tustin, CACalling all hockey enthusiasts! Ring in the holidays at The Market Place’s annual Duck the Halls Tree Lighting Ceremony at Edwards Theater Courtyard. Activities include interactive...
11/17/2019: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Neil Simon’s Musical Fools
Atwater Village Theatre, Atwater Village, CA8 p.m. Sat., 4 p.m. Sun., 8 p.m. Mon. Oct. 12-Nov. 17. Open Fist Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Neil Simon’s Musical Fools,...
11/17/2019: 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Tale Of Turandot
The Colony Theatre, Burbank, CA7 p.m. Nov. 7 (preview show), 7 p.m. Nov. 8, 15; 11 a.m., 2 p.m. Nov. 9, 16; 4 p.m. Nov. 10, 17. Imagine Project's...
11/17/2019: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Enchanted: Forest of Light
Descanso Gardens, La Cañada-Flintridge, CA5:30-10 p.m. Nov. 17-Jan. 5 (closed Dec. 24-25). For the fourth year, Descanso Gardens will be "enchanted" by a Forest of Light. This one-mile walk...
11/17/2019 - 01/05/2020: 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Moonlight Forest
L.A. County Arboretum, Arcadia, CA5:30-10 p.m. Wed.-Sun. Nov. 9-Jan. 12. The Moonlight Forest rises again at the L.A. County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Bigger and brighter for its second...
11/17/2019: 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Snow Day L.A.
The Old Lodge, Montecillo De Leo Politi Park, L.A., CA6-10 p.m. Fri.-Sun. Nov. 15-Dec. 29. Snow is in the forecast in downtown L.A. this winter. At least, it is at Montecillo De Leo Politi...
11/17/2019: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Grove's Christmas Tree Lighting
The Grove, L.A., CAThis magical evening will feature the season’s first snowfall, presented by MagicSnow, a fireworks spectacular and Santa’s grand arrival. This event is complimentary and open...
11/17/2019: 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm