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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...
12/17/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Little Owls Reading Nest
Descanso Gardens, La Cañada-Flintridge, CAOn Tuesday mornings, little one can listen to a lovely nature-related story at the giant nest in Descanso's Nature's Table. Ages 2 and older.
12/17/2019: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
The Cameron Eugene Jackson Children’s Library "Books and Teddy Bears Holiday Party"
L.A. Care Family Resource Center, Inglewood, CAFor the 14th year, the Library hosts this lively holiday party that also celebrates 25 years of encouraging healthy lifestyles. The gifts/give-a-ways include toys, teddy...
12/17/2019: 10:30 am - 12:30 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...
12/17/2019: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Holiday of Lights Party
SignShine, Beverly Hills, CACelebrate the Holidays of Lights with SignShine! Sing, dance, enjoy a hands-on art project, learn new signs and make new friends! Come dressed in your...
12/17/2019: 11:00 am - 11:50 am
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...
12/17/2019: 11:00 am - 5:00 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...
12/17/2019: 11:00 am - 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...
12/17/2019: 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...
12/17/2019: 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)...
12/17/2019: 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....
12/17/2019: 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...
12/17/2019: 1:10 pm - 8:50 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...
12/17/2019: 2:30 pm - 10:30 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...
12/17/2019: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Cursive Fun with Holiday Cards
Fairview Branch Library, Santa Monica, CALearn the art and valuable skill of cursive writing while creating beautiful holiday cards at the Fairview Library. This free, 60-minute program, which is for...
12/17/2019: 3:30 pm - 4:30 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....
12/17/2019: 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Music Rhapsody Holiday Open House
Joslyn Community Center, Manhattan Beach, CAAt this Open House, you can watch all Music Rhapsody classes and age groups take the stage and hear the amazing songs that the kids...
12/17/2019: 4:30 pm - 6:00 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...
12/17/2019: 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Huntington Harbour's Cruise of Lights
Huntington Harbour Place, Huntington Beach, CA5:30-9:15 p.m. Dec. 17-23. The Cruise of Lights offers people a picturesque look at all the festively decorated boats anchored in the Huntington Harbor as...
12/17/2019 - 12/23/2019: 5:30 pm - 9:15 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...
12/17/2019: 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...
12/17/2019: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm