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No Humans Involved
Hammer Museum, Los Angeles, CAThis group exhibition features sculptures, performances, installations and multimedia works by seven artists and collectives—Eddie Aparicio, Tau Lewis, Las Nietas de Nonó, Sondra Perry, SANGREE,...
12/12/2021: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Story Pirates at the Wallis
The Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts, Beverly Hills, CAThe Story Pirates return to the Wallis for this first in-person comedy-improv family show in nearly two years. It'll be the "Greatest Hits" and more.
12/12/2021: 11:00 am
The Nutcracker
Various locations, Los Angeles, CAThe Los Angeles Ballet’s production of this holiday classic is set in 1912 L.A. featuring tastes of Southern California, from the snowy forests of the...
12/12/2021: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
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...
12/12/2021: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Nutcracker
Irvine Barclay Theatre, Irvine, CAEnjoy Festival Ballet Theatre’s family-friendly version of this traditional holiday show, featuring colorful scenery and dazzling costumes perfect for all ages. Dec. 11, 12, 18,...
12/12/2021: 1:00 pm
CraftLab A Family Workshop with reDiscover
Craft Contemporary, Los Angeles, CABe inspired by artist, Moffat Takadiwa and create artworks using recycled materials from reDiscover Center's reuse warehouse.
12/12/2021: 1:30 pm - 3:30 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...
12/12/2021: 2:00 pm - 7:00 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,...
12/12/2021: 2:00 pm
Spanish Harlem Orchestra: Salsa Navidad
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Costa Mesa, CATwo-time Grammy winning Salsa and Latin Jazz Band, Spanish Harlem Orchestra, returns to celebrate the winter holidays with music that will make you want to...
12/12/2021: 2:00 pm
Sustainability Sundays
Southern California Children’s Museum, Pasadena, CAPart sensory play, part art class and part environmental studies. Kids will learn about the environment and how we can help take care of our...
12/12/2021: 2:00 pm
The Nutcracker
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Costa Mesa, CASegerstrom Center for the Arts presents American Ballet Theatre’s production of “The Nutcracker” with an international all-star cast and students from Segerstrom Center’s American Ballet...
12/12/2021: 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Nutcracker
Fox Performing Arts Center, Riverside, CAInland Pacific Ballet’s production of everyone favorite holiday tradition returns to the Inland Empire.
12/12/2021: 2:00 pm - 4:15 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...
12/12/2021: 2:00 pm - 8:00 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....
12/12/2021: 3:00 pm - 8:00 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...
12/12/2021: 3:00 pm - 8:00 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...
12/12/2021: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tinkergarten's Annual Lantern Walk
Harriet M. Weider Park, Huntington Beach, CAJoin Tinkergarten for their annual Lantern Walk in Harriett M. Wieder Park to welcome winter's darkness, celebrate and connect.
12/12/2021: 4:15 pm - 5:15 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...
12/12/2021: 5:00 pm - 10:00 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...
12/12/2021: 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...
12/12/2021: 5:30 pm - 10:00 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...
12/12/2021: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Electric Dusk Drive-In: Home Alone
Electric Dusk Drive-In, Glendale, CALA's longest pop-up drive-in and outdoor movie experience Electric Dusk Drive-In presents "Home Alone."
12/12/2021: 7:30 pm
Partial Pictures
Museum of Latin American Art, Long Beach, CAThe Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) presents Gabriella Sanchez's first solo exhibition, "Partial Pictures."
12/12/2021: 11:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Partial Pictures
Museum of Latin American Art, Long Beach, CAThe Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) presents Gabriella Sanchez's first solo exhibition, "Partial Pictures."
12/12/2021: 11:00 pm - 5:00 pm