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Winter Fest OC
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa, CATimes vary Dec. 19-Jan. 5. There is so much to do at Winter Fest, it's hard to know where to begin. There is the nine-lane...
12/19/2019 - 01/05/2020: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party
Honda Center, Anaheim, CA7 p.m. Dec. 19; 11 a.m., 7 p.m. Dec. 20, 23; 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 7 p.m. Dec. 21-22. This immersive ice-skating spectacular whisks you...
12/19/2019 - 12/22/2019: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Nat Geo Live: From Summit to Sea
The Broad Stage, Santa Monica, CA7:30 p.m. Dec. 19-20. In his work, the award-winning filmmaker and photographer Andy Mann attempts to bridge the gap between science and policy. From his...
12/19/2019 - 12/20/2019: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Friday Night Disco & Karaoke
Snooknuk Play Arts Cafe, Los Angeles, CAA kids DJ, music, lights, games, bubbles, karaoke and sometimes even character performers - they are all part of this Friday night fun! It's a...
12/20/2019: 12:00 am - 6:30 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...
12/20/2019: 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Mommy & Me Class
Hogg’s Hollow Preschool, La Canada , CAFamilies with young children 18-30 months may join the free fun interactive class at this Mommy/Daddy & Me Class. Parents help engage their tots in...
12/20/2019: 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,...
12/20/2019: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday Fun
Madrona Marsh Nature Center and Preserve, Torrance, CaliforniaThis class involves a story time, a craft and some science followed by a tour of the Preserve. Pre-registration is required as the class is limited...
12/20/2019: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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...
12/20/2019: 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...
12/20/2019: 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...
12/20/2019: 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...
12/20/2019: 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...
12/20/2019: 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...
12/20/2019: 11:00 am - 4:00 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...
12/20/2019: 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...
12/20/2019: 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...
12/20/2019: 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...
12/20/2019: 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...
12/20/2019: 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...
12/20/2019: 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)...
12/20/2019: 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....
12/20/2019: 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...
12/20/2019: 1:10 pm - 8:50 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...
12/20/2019: 2:00 pm - 10:00 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...
12/20/2019: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm