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Dear Santa & Winter Wonderland Dance Show
Barnum Hall, Santa Monica High School, Santa Monica, CADance Studio No 1 presents “Dear Santa & Winter Wonderland." The Westside-based dance studio's recital is a lovely way for families to enjoy this season....
12/07/2019 - 12/08/2019: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Los Angeles Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Alex Theatre, Glendale, CA6 p.m. Dec. 7, 2 p.m. Dec. 8. The Los Angeles Ballet's highly praised original version of "The Nutcracker has been re-set in 1912 L.A....
12/07/2019 - 12/08/2019: 6:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Angel City Chorale: Starry Starry Night Holiday Concert & Sing-Along
Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Los Angeles, CA7:30 p.m. Dec. 7-8. At the Chorale's annual holiday concert, Artistic Director Sue Fink leads 180 glorious voices, accompanied by an orchestra, in celebration of...
12/07/2019 - 12/08/2019: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
iam8bit’s 6th Annual Unique, One-of-a-Kind, Handmade Ornaments Show
iam8bit, Los Angeles, CA5-9 p.m. Fri.; 1-9 p.m. Sat.; 1-5 p.m. Sun. Dec. 6-22. This iam8bit fan favorite features hundreds of high-quality ornaments, hand-crafted by amazing artists. From...
12/08/2019: 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
2019 Jingle Bell Run: Los Angeles
Glendale Central Park, Glendale, CAThe Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run is the original festive race for charity. It’s where you can strut your stuff in your favorite holiday costume...
12/08/2019: 7:00 am - 11:00 am
One. Healthy. Community. 5K Run & Walk and Community Expo
Westside JCC, L.A., CAThis fun, community event for the whole family includes a 5K Run (8:30 a.m.), a Kids Fun Run (9:30 a.m), and a free breakfast as...
12/08/2019: 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Caring Santa
Del Amo Fashion Center, Torrance, CATo make this event as inclusive as possible, the Del Amo Fashion Center will make necessary adjustments to the environment to support the sensory, physical...
12/08/2019: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Melrose Mornings' Kids Events
Melrose Trading Post, L.A., CAThe popular Melrose Trading Post has a special series designed just for kids and parents. The weekly entertainment will include kid-friendly bands and entertainers, arts...
12/08/2019: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Fantasy World: Italian Americans in Animation Exhibition
The Italian Museum of Los Angeles, L.A., CA10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tues.-Sun. through Jan. 26. Spanning a century of animation history, this exhibit focuses the lives and work of Italian American artists, writers,...
12/08/2019: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Hogg's Hollow Preschool & Kindergarten Open House
Hogg’s Hollow Preschool & Kindergarten, La Canada, CAFamilies with young children (ages 18 months-5 years) are invited to the school for a free fun interactive time. Parents help engage their children in...
12/08/2019: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Indian Country: The Art of David Bradley Exhibit
The Autry Museum of the American West, L.A., CA10 a.m.–4 p.m. Tue.–Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. March 31-Jan. 5. A Minnesota Chippewa, artist David Bradley has explored questions regarding identity, self-determination and the...
12/08/2019: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Santa Photo Experience
Del Amo Fashion Center, Torrance, CADel Amo Fashion Center will host a several opportunities for families to make memories with Santa. Save time, avoid the line by reserving your magical...
12/08/2019: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
SWEA Annual Xmas Fair 2019
Ken Miller Recreation Auditorium, Torrance, CASWEA Los Angeles’ 41st Annual Christmas Fair offers a unique opportunity to fill stockings with traditional crafts, imported gifts and delicacies from Scandinavia. Come out...
12/08/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Elevated Eye: Aerial Photography Past and Present Exhibit
Forest Lawn Museum, Glendale, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sun. Oct. 10–March 8. Explore the history of aerial photography - from its origins in the 19th century to the boundary-pushing technologies...
12/08/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
A Faery Hunt Enchanted Adventure
Crestwood Hills Park, Los Angeles, CANickelodeon named A Faery Hunt Best Children's Theater in Los Angeles - come and see why! Go on a magical interactive adventure where you'll meet...
12/08/2019: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Sugar Plum Express Holiday Village & Tree Train
Fillmore & Western Railway Co., Fillmore, CA10:30 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 1:05 p.m., 2:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Nov. 30-Dec. 22. Hop aboard a Fillmore & Western vintage trains and go visit Holiday Village,...
12/08/2019: 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
826LA@Hammer: Your History
Hammer Museum, Westwood, CAWhy does your story matter? Whose stories are told, and whose are ignored? In this workshop, participants will interview each other, explore digital archives and...
12/08/2019: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
American Girl at The Nutcracker Ballet
American Girl Place, L.A., CAAmerican Girl partners with the Los Angeles Ballet for this special "Nutcracker" experience. Before venturing to the Land of Sweets, you will first meet at...
12/08/2019: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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,...
12/08/2019: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Free Second Sunday: Out of the Box
USC Pacific Asia Museum, Pasadena, CAToday's activities circle around the PAM's current "Following The Box" exhibit, Guests can take part collaborative art-making workshop led the artist collective Narrated Objects that...
12/08/2019: 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...
12/08/2019: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Ice Breakers Free Live Music Series
The Plaza at Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 8-Jan. 19. On Sundays, The Plaza at Santa Monica, located next to the Ice at Santa Monica outdoor ice-skating rink, will...
12/08/2019: 11:00 am - 4:00 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...
12/08/2019: 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...
12/08/2019: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Photos with Surfer SantaÂ
Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CAWhat a great pairing: Santa Claus and the Santa Monica Pier! Thanks to Pacific Park, you can have a free photo opp with the Surfing...
12/08/2019: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm