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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...
12/18/2019: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker at the El Capitan
El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood, CA9:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 8 p.m., 11 p.m. Dec. 20-Jan. 19. This latest thrilling installment in the "Star Wars" series also is the...
12/18/2019 - 01/06/2020: 10:00 am - 9:00 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...
12/18/2019: 10:00 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...
12/18/2019: 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...
12/18/2019: 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...
12/18/2019: 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...
12/18/2019: 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...
12/18/2019: 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...
12/18/2019: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Westfield Century City Skating Rink
Westfield Century City, Century City, CAnoon-8 p.m. through Jan. 5 (closed Dec. 25). Make magical memories this holiday season at Westfield Century City’s first-ever skating rink is an elevated 600-foot...
12/18/2019: 12:00 pm - 8:00 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)...
12/18/2019: 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....
12/18/2019: 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...
12/18/2019: 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...
12/18/2019: 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...
12/18/2019: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Anaheim Packing District's Holiday Events
Anaheim Packing District, Anaheim, CAOn Dec. 14, the Anaheim Night Market hosts a special Holiday Edition, featuring indie craft vendors (5-9 p.m.), strolling Dickens Carolers (5:45-8 p.m.) and a...
12/18/2019: 5:00 pm - 9:00 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...
12/18/2019: 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,...
12/18/2019: 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...
12/18/2019: 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Newport Beach 111th Christmas Boat Parade
Marina Park, Newport Beach, CAThis year's Grand Marshal, THGTV’s Christina Anstead (star of "Flip or Flop" and "Christina on the Coast"), will help ring in the festivities on opening...
12/18/2019 - 12/22/2019: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
American Ballet Theatre: "The Nutcracker"
Segerstrom Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa, CA7 p.m. Dec. 13, 18-20; 2 p.m., 7 p.m. Dec. 14, 21; 12:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. Dec. 15, 22. The acclaimed American Ballet Theatre not...
12/18/2019: 7:00 pm - 7:30 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...
12/18/2019: 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...
12/18/2019: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Los Angeles Master Chorale: 39th Annual Messiah Sing-Along
Walt Disney Concert Hall, L.A., CAAlways a holiday time favorite, this concert is a chance for audience to join the chorus and perform this Handel classic. Bring your own score...
12/18/2019: 7:30 pm - 9:00 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...
12/18/2019: 8:00 pm - 6:30 pm