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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...
12/11/2019: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
It’s Holiday Time in PaleyLand
Paley Center For Media, Beverly Hills, CAnoon-5 p.m. Dec. 11-Jan. 5. The Paley Center for Media will help you tune into the holiday spirit by screening a selection of classic family-friendly...
12/11/2019: 12:00 pm - 5:00 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...
12/11/2019: 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...
12/11/2019: 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)...
12/11/2019: 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....
12/11/2019: 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...
12/11/2019: 1:10 pm - 8:50 pm
The Magic Of Christmas
La Mirada Theatre, La Mirada, CA2 p.m., 8 p.m. Dec. 7, 11, 13-14; 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8; 8 p.m. Dec. 12; 2 p.m. Dec. 15. The Young Americans...
12/11/2019: 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...
12/11/2019: 2:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Family Fun Day at One Colorado
One Colorado, Pasadena, CAThe little ones can enjoy a big winter-themed experience that includes sensory snow bins, ornament making and a very special holiday story time.
12/11/2019: 3:00 pm - 5:00 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...
12/11/2019: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Rancho Los Alamitios Holiday Open House
Rancho Los Alamitos, Long Beach, CA4-8 p.m. Dec. 11-13. Make it a "December to Remember" by spending an evening at Rancho Los Alamitos. Tour the beautifully decorated ranch house and...
12/11/2019 - 12/13/2019: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Mark Twain Ringers
Fairview Library, Santa Monica, CAEnjoy a special holiday concert featuring a group of English handbell ringers from Mark Twain Middle School. The talented teens have performed across the United...
12/11/2019: 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Capistrano Lights
Mission San Juan Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CAThe Mission will host Capistrano Lights 2019: Experience the Mission at Night, featuring a nightly tree lighting and music program. After the Mission closes, guests...
12/11/2019: 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Pet Photos with Santa at Santa Monica Place
Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, CASanta will be available for photos and visits your furry friends (cats and dogs only) at his holiday home, which is located in Center Plaza,...
12/11/2019: 5:00 pm - 8:00 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...
12/11/2019: 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Parent to Parent Support Group
The Help Group Autism Center, Sherman Oaks, CAThe Help Group's Kids Like Me Program presents a parent-to-parent support group on the second Wednesday of each month. This free meet-up is for those...
12/11/2019: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Parent to Parent Support Group - Culver City
The Help Group Culver City Campus, Culver City, CAThe Help Group's Kids Like Me Program presents a parent-to-parent support group on the second Wednesday of each month. It is a free meet up...
12/11/2019: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Peter Pan And Tinkerbell: A Pirates Christmas
Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Beach , CAtimes vary Dec. 4-29. John O’Hurley (Seinfeld) stars as Captain Hook in this hilarious Panto-style version of the classic Peter Pan tale. holiday extravaganza to...
12/11/2019: 7:00 pm - 6:00 pm
We Exist LGBTQ Allyship Group (SFV)
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Tarzana, CAWe Exist's LGBTQI2-S Allyship Group is a safe and confidential space for parents, caregivers, family members, and community members in the San Fernando Valley to...
12/11/2019: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Disney's Frozen
Hollywood Pantages, Hollywood, CA8 p.m. Tues.-Fri.; 2 p.m., 8 p.m. Sat., 1 p.m., 6:30 p.m. Sun. Dec. 4-Feb. 2. The hotly anticipated stage adaptation of “Frozen” finally surfaces...
12/11/2019: 8:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Matthew Bourne's "Swan Lake"
Ahmanson Theatre, The Music Center, L.A., CATimes vary. Dec. 3-8, 10-11, 13-15, 17-22, 24, 26-29, 31, Jan. 2-5. The world-renowned Matthew Bourne brings his convention-shattering, emotionally enthralling interpretation of Tchaikovsky's “Swan...
12/11/2019: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Pacific Opera Project presents "The Hipsters"
Highland Park Ebell Club, L.A., CA8 p.m. Dec. 6-7, 11, 13-14. In the Pacific Opera Project's production of "La bohème" (aka “The Hipsters”), the original's 1830’s Parisian garret setting has...
12/11/2019: 8:00 pm - 10:15 pm