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A Christmas Carol
Ahmanson Theatre, Los Angeles, CAAll performances of "A Christmas Carol" are now cancelled. A magical new interpretation of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic features Emmy-winning actor Bradley Whitford as Ebenezer...
12/04/2021: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Parks After Dark: Winter Wonderland
Various parks, Los Angeles, CAJoin L.A. County Parks & Recreation for Parks After Dark Winter Wonderland, featuring holiday cheer and 40 tons of snow at 33 L.A. County parks....
12/04/2021: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Village Market
Manhattan Village, Manhattan Beach, CAEnjoy fresh air, music and unique vendors for The Village Market’s pop-up shopping event the first Saturday of every month. The Village Market dates include:...
12/04/2021: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Family Album: Danielle Bowman, Janna Ireland, and Contemporary Works from LACMA
Charles White Elementary School, Los Angeles, CA“Family Album” features more than 50 works by 26 artists, many of whom are from L.A. The exhibition, which includes new work by Danielle Bowman...
12/04/2021: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Theatre West, Los Angeles, CailforniaTheatre West's Storybook Theatre presents "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," an interactive musical for ages 3 - 9 and their families.
12/04/2021: 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
The Nutcracker
The Broad Stage, Santa Monica, CAThe Nutcracker by Westside Ballet of Santa Monica returns to The Broad Stage for a limited run. Sat. Nov. 27 at 1 p.m. and 5...
12/04/2021 - 12/05/2021: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
A Christmas Carol
A Noise Within, Pasadena, CACharles Dickens’ classic, “A Christmas Carol,” returns to A Noise Within for its ninth holiday season. Resident artist Robert Oriol has composed an all-new musical...
12/04/2021: 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Festival of Carols
Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, CAJoin the Los Angeles Master Chorale to enjoy perennial holiday favorites enjoyed by all ages. Dec. 4 and 11 at 2 p.m.
12/04/2021: 2:00 pm
The Nutcracker Suite
American Contemporary Ballet, Los Angeles, CAThe American Contemporary Ballet opens its 10th season in L.A. with an immersive production of “The Nutcracker,” inspired by E.T.A. Hoffman’s romantic telling of the...
12/04/2021: 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Disney’s Fantasia Live in Concert
The Soraya, Northridge, CAEnjoy a free screening of Disney's 1940 classic animated film "Fantasia" in brilliant, restored color, accompanied by the CSUN Symphony.
12/04/2021: 3:00 pm
HAIR
El Portal Theatre, North Hollywood, CAOriginal Broadway producer Michael Butler joins original Broadway choreographer Julie Arenal for this production of the 1960s rock musical at El Portal. “Hair” runs Wed....
12/04/2021: 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Home Alone
Hollywood Legion Theater, Hollywood, CAWatch the 1990 family classic, "Home Alone," inside the Hollywood Legion Theater or at their new state-of-the-art drive-in.
12/04/2021: 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Santa Claus is Comin’ to Motown
Garry Marshall Theatre, Burbank, CAGary Marshall Theatre and Troubadour Theater Company present “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Motown,” a concert-style, Christmas event that tells the origin tale of Santa...
12/04/2021: 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Conscious Night Market
Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CAFit Girl LA hosts this pop-up artisan market, featuring unique goods from over 50 local vendors. Shop candles, plants, crystals and more from sustainable brands...
12/04/2021: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Snow N Glow Holiday Festival
Ventura County Fairgrounds, Ventura, CAGet into the holiday spirit with a brand-new Snow N Glow Holiday Festival featuring fun for the whole family. The 90-120 min. stroll-through holiday lights...
12/04/2021: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Holiday Road Calabasas
King Gillette Ranch, Calabasas, CAGuests will be transported into a winter wonderland through an immersive walking trail complete with everything from the North Pole, Elf Village, Gingerbread Lane and...
12/04/2021: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Lit Journal Launch: Introducing Lines & Breaks, from WriteGirl
Join WriteGirl for a virtual public reading to celebrate the launch of their brand-new online literary journal Lines & Breaks. Several WriteGirl teen writers and...
12/04/2021: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Night of Lights OC
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa, CACelebrate the holiday season from the comfort of your car with this magical and interactive winter wonderland drive-thru experience. The mile-long course will be filled...
12/04/2021: 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Enchanted Forest of Light at Descanso Gardens
Descanso Gardens, La Cañada-Flintridge, CAVisitors can enjoy a magical holiday experience with sparking, swirling installations from HYBYCOZO on the Main Lawn, Flower Power on the Promenade and lighting effects...
12/04/2021: 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Hanukkiah Happy Hour
Skirball Cultural Center, L.A., CAJoin the Skirball Center for cocktails and drinks at "Hanukkiah Happy Hour". During the event, a discussion will be held with Skirball President and CEO,...
12/04/2021: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
World of Illumination’s Reindeer Road
Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CaliforniaWorld of Illumination presents an all-new drive-thru animated light show, Reindeer Road, featuring millions of LED lights and hundreds of state-of-the-art displays synchronized to popular...
12/04/2021: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Cinderella
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, CALA Opera presents Gioachino Rossini’s fairytale romance “Cinderella” Nov. 20 and 28 and Dec. 1, 4, 8 and 12. In addition to the in-person performances,...
12/04/2021: 7:30 pm
Baroque Chamber Music
Rothenberg Hall at The Huntington, San Marino, CALos Angeles Chamber Orchestra showcases orchestra members in Baroque chamber music program featuring concertos for violin, oboe, flute and harpsichord.
12/04/2021: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Carols by Candlelight
Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church, Newport Beach, CAPacific Chorale rings in the holidays with two performances of “Carols by Candlelight,” timeless seasonal choral music from the Renaissance and beyond.
12/04/2021: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Electric Dusk Drive-In: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Electric Dusk Drive-In, Glendale, CALA's longest pop-up drive-in and outdoor movie experience, Electric Dusk Drive-In presents "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation."
12/04/2021: 8:00 pm