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Sensation City
Cayton Children’s Museum, Santa Monica, CAFrom smooth sandy beaches to a colorful carnival craze, this class celebrates diverse textures through sensory exploration in a new “city” each week. The class,...
12/06/2019: 10:15 am - 11:00 am
Every Living Thing: Animals in Japanese Art Exhibition
LACMA, L.A., CA11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Tues., Thurs., 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Sept. 22-Dec. 8. Lions, dogs, horses, oxen, cats, fish, insects, birds,...
12/06/2019: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hammer Projects: Max Hooper Schneider
Hammer Museum, Westwood, CA11 a.m.–8 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Sept. 21-Jan. 19. This immersive installation, which is Schneider's first solo museum show, reveals his background in...
12/06/2019: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Lari Pittman: Declaration of Independence Exhibition
Hammer Museum, Westwood, CA11 a.m.–8 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Sept. 29-Jan. 5. The Hammer is presenting the most comprehensive retrospective to date of the work of...
12/06/2019: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Loitering Is Delightful Exhibition
Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, L.A., CA11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thu.-Sun. Oct. 31-Jan. 12. When you have the time to hang out at the Barnsdall Art Park, you should make the point...
12/06/2019: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thomas Joshua Cooper: The World's Edge Exhibition
LACMA, L.A., CA11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Tues., Thurs., 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Sept. 22-Jan. 26. Thomas Joshua Cooper is a photographer who is...
12/06/2019: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
W|ALLS: Defend, Divide, and the Divine Exhibit
Annenberg Space For Photography, Century City, CA11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wed.-Sun. Oct. 5-Dec. 29. This Annenberg photography exhibition takes a historical look at civilization’s relationship with barriers, both real and imagined. It...
12/06/2019: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Photos with Santa at Santa Monica Place
Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, Californianoon-8 p.m. Mon.-Thur.; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. Nov. 21-Dec. 7; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Sun. Dec. 8-23; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 24...
12/06/2019: 12:00 pm - 8:00 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...
12/06/2019: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
UCAAN Holiday Gift Wrapping Store
The Oaks Shopping Center – Former Yankee Candle Store, Thousand Oaks, CATimes vary. Dec. 1-24. Patrons gifts will be wrapped by gift wrapping volunteer elves of all ages at the United Cancer Advocacy Action Network (UCAAN)...
12/06/2019: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Polar Express at the Southern California Railway Museum
Southern California Railway Museum, Perris, CA6:10 p.m. 8 p.m. Tues.-Thur.; 4:30 p.m. 6:10 p.m. 8 p.m. Fri.; 1 p.m., 2:45 p.m. 4:30 p.m., 6:10 p.m., 8 pm. Sat.-Sun. Nov. 30-Dec....
12/06/2019: 1:00 pm - 9:00 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...
12/06/2019: 1:10 pm - 8:50 pm
American Contemporary Ballet's "The Nutcracker Suite"
The Metropolitan ,, L.A., CA8 p.m. Thu.-Fri. 2 p.m., 5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Nov. 29-Dec. 24. American Contemporary Ballet presents their one-of-a-kind version of the "The Nutcracker". In fact, it...
12/06/2019: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Queen Mary Christmas
Queen Mary, Long Beach, CA2-10 p.m. Nov. 29-Dec. 1, 7-8, 14-15, 19-30; 5-10 p.m. Dec. 5-6, 12-13; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 31. The Queen Mary's family-friendly winter adventure includes...
12/06/2019: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
A Christmas Carol
South Coast Rep, Costa Mesa, CA7:30 p.m. Tues.-Fri.; 2:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Sat.; noon, 4 p.m. Sun. Nov. 30-Dec. 24. South Coast Rep's original adaptation of this Charles Dickens classic...
12/06/2019: 2:30 pm - 10:30 pm
French Holiday Bazaar
International School of Los Angeles – Burbank Campus, Burbank, CAThe Burbank Campus Parents' Association of the International School of Los Angeles is proud to present its 3rd annual French Holiday Bazaar. Featuring over 30...
12/06/2019: 3:00 pm - 9:00 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...
12/06/2019: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Ski Dazzle: The Los Angeles Ski Show & Snowboard Expo
Kentia Hall, L.A. Convention Center, L.A., CA3-11 p.m. Dec. 6, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Dec. 7, noon-6 p.m. Dec. 8. Celebrating 56 years of offering incredible shopping bargains and money-saving specials, Ski...
12/06/2019: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Winterlit Holiday Market
Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA3-8 p.m. Fri., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Dec. 6-22. Take the stress out of holiday shopping with the Winterlit Holiday Market on the Third Street...
12/06/2019: 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Grade School Yoga
The Center Method, Santa Monica , CAThis group class (ages 4-9) enhances focus, flexibility, strength and confidence as well as teaching good coping habits for dealing with stressful situations and growth....
12/06/2019: 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Agoura Hills Holiday Boutique
Agoura Hills Recreation and Event Center, Agoura Hills, CA5-11 p.m. Dec. 6, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 7. This annual Holiday Boutique offers a selection of handcrafted goods, candles, mini wooden trees, jewelry and...
12/06/2019 - 12/07/2019: 5:00 pm
BOLD Holidays
Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, CAFree and open to the public, the third annual BOLD (Beverly Hills Open Later Days) Holidays will feature delights for all ages. From festive light...
12/06/2019: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Chinese Lantern Festival
Pomona Fairplex, Pomona, CA5:30-10 p.m. Thu.-Sun. Nov. 21-Jan. 5. If you've been looking for a 100-yard-long ceramic Chinese Dragon, a 85-foot-wide lantern arch, or a 20-foot-high flower basket...
12/06/2019: 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...
12/06/2019: 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Friday Night Flix at Fashion Island
Fashion Island, Newport Beach, CAEnjoy an outdoor holiday movie under the stars - as well as a 90 ft. Christmas Tree - in Fashion Island's Neiman Marcus/Bloomingdale's Courtyard. On...
12/06/2019: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm