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Learn to Speak Nahuatl at LA Plaza
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, L.A., CALA Plaza de Cultura y Artes invites the public (ages 6 and older) to learn a little Huasteca Nahuatl, the language that over a million...
12/15/2019: 12:00 pm - 4:30 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...
12/15/2019: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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...
12/15/2019: 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...
12/15/2019: 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)...
12/15/2019: 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...
12/15/2019: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
CAAM Maker Fest
California African American Museum, L.A., CAThis all-ages creativity adventure holds a variety of maker stations where you can get hands-on learning from local professional artists. Participants include Nneka Gigi, who...
12/15/2019: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Hanukkah at The Point
The Point, El Segundo, CAKick off the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah today at “Hanukkah at The Point," one of the South Bay’s largest annual Hanukkah celebrations. The event will...
12/15/2019: 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....
12/15/2019: 1:00 pm - 4:00 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....
12/15/2019: 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...
12/15/2019: 1:10 pm - 8:50 pm
A Charlie Brown Christmas Live
City National Grove of Anaheim, Anaheim, CA1:30 p.m., 5 p.m. Peanuts fans young and old can experience the timeless TV special in a new way - live on stage! Like the...
12/15/2019: 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Conejo Civic Ballet presents "The Nutcracker"
Fred Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Center, Thousand Oaks, CAWhile CCBC stands as the Conejo Valley's oldest established dance company, they change up their "Nutcracker" choreography each year to keep it fresh for both...
12/15/2019: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
All Join In
Santa Monica Playhouse, Santa Monica, CA2 p.m. Sat., 12:30 p.m. Sun. through Dec. 15. The Playhouse original musical, "All Join In" lets audiences "join in" help Cinderella, Snowhite, Alice, Little...
12/15/2019: 2:00 pm - 1:30 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...
12/15/2019: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Christmas Is
Haugh Performing Arts Center, Citrus College, Glendora, CA2 p.m. Dec. 7, 14-15; 2 p.m., 8 p.m. Dec. 21. Citrus College's Visual and Performing Arts Department invites audiences to Storybook Land where choral...
12/15/2019: 2:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Inland Pacific Ballet's The Nutcracker
Fox Performing Arts Center, Riverside, CA2 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14, 2 p.m. Dec. 15. For the 25th year, Inland Pacific Ballet presents its critically acclaimed production of The Nutcracker,...
12/15/2019: 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Long Beach Ballet’s “The Nutcracker”
Long Beach Terrace Theater, Long Beach, CA2 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14, 21; 2 p.m. Dec. 16, 22; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20. The Long Beach Ballet continues to thrill audiences with...
12/15/2019: 2:00 pm - 4:00 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...
12/15/2019: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Magic Flute
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, L.A., CATrue love is never easy. Especially when there's a giant, angry spider. And she's your mom...A dazzling celebration of love conquering all, "The Magic Flute"...
12/15/2019: 2:00 pm - 5:00 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...
12/15/2019: 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...
12/15/2019: 2:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Big Sunday Holiday Party & Sing-along
Big Sunday, L.A., CAJoin people from all across Los Angeles and from walks of life who will be coming together to eat, sing (with a live band!) and...
12/15/2019: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Holiday Events at Vroman’s Hastings Ranch
Vroman’s Hastings Ranch, Pasadena, CA3 p.m. Dec. 8; 10:30 a.m. Dec. 14; 1 p.m. Dec. 15. Youngsters can get their letters written to Santa at Vroman’s Hastings Ranch on...
12/15/2019: 3:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Kidz Bop World Tour 2019
The Wiltern, L.A.,The Kidz Bop kids will be popping onto the Wiltern's stage with their biggest and most fun show ever, complete with an all-new set design,...
12/15/2019: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm