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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...
12/22/2019: 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...
12/22/2019: 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...
12/22/2019: 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...
12/22/2019: 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)...
12/22/2019: 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....
12/22/2019: 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...
12/22/2019: 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...
12/22/2019: 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...
12/22/2019: 2:00 pm - 4:00 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...
12/22/2019: 2:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Christmas with The Celts
La Mirada Theatre, La Mirada, CAPerformers from the popular PBS show “Christmas with The Celts” will be high-stepping their way across the La Mirada stage. This spirited holiday show mixes...
12/22/2019: 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...
12/22/2019: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
The Elf Experience
Silver Park Arts, Los Angeles, CATimes vary. Express yoursELF this holiday season at this all-ages immersive family fun experience. There will be crafts, games, arts fair, food & drink, elfies,...
12/22/2019: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
White Christmas Sing-Along
Walt Disney Concert Hall, L.A., CA3 p.m., 8 p.m. Get dressed up in your snazzy best and sing along with Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, and Danny Kaye – plus hundreds...
12/22/2019: 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Winterlit Holiday Market
Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA3-8 p.m. Fri., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Dec. 6-22. Take the stress out of holiday shopping with the Winterlit Holiday Market on the Third Street...
12/22/2019: 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
A Christmas Carole King
El Portal Theatre, N. Hollywood, CA8 p.m. Thur.-Fri.; 4 p.m., 8 p.m. Sat.; 4 p.m. Sun. Dec. 7-22. Those punny, funny folks at the Troubadour Theater Company serve up a...
12/22/2019: 4:00 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...
12/22/2019: 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Chinese Lantern Festival
Pomona Fairplex, Pomona, CA5:30-10 p.m. Thu.-Sun. Nov. 21-Jan. 5. If you've been looking for a 100-yard-long ceramic Chinese Dragon, a 85-foot-wide lantern arch, or a 20-foot-high flower basket...
12/22/2019: 5:30 pm - 10:00 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...
12/22/2019: 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Snow Day L.A.
The Old Lodge, Montecillo De Leo Politi Park, L.A., CA6-10 p.m. Fri.-Sun. Nov. 15-Dec. 29. Snow is in the forecast in downtown L.A. this winter. At least, it is at Montecillo De Leo Politi...
12/22/2019: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
A Snow White Christmas
Pasadena Civic Auditorium, Pasadena, CA7 pm Dec. 13, 19-20, 1 pm, 5 pm Dec. 14-15, 21-22. Lythgoe Family Panto celebrates its ten-year anniversary presentation of "A Snow White Christmas"...
12/22/2019: 7:00 pm - 6:30 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...
12/22/2019: 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Celtic Angels Christmas
Cerritos Center For The Performing Arts, Cerritos, CAEnjoy a heavenly holiday concert with the Celtic Angels. The Irish vocal ensemble, featuring Victoria Kenny, Emily Carroll, Tammy Browne, Amy Penston, and Laura Mullane,...
12/22/2019: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
One Colorado's Weekend Holiday Treats
One Colorado Old Pasadena, Pasadena, CAtimes vary. Dec. 7-8, 14-15, 21-22. On Dec. 7, the band Nutty will help folks ring-a-ding-ding in the holiday as they play some swinging lounge...
12/22/2019: 7:00 pm - 1:00 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...
12/22/2019: 7:00 pm - 6:00 pm