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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,...
12/19/2021: 1:00 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...
12/19/2021: 2:00 pm - 7:00 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...
12/19/2021: 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...
12/19/2021: 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.
12/19/2021: 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...
12/19/2021: 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....
12/19/2021: 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...
12/19/2021: 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...
12/19/2021: 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...
12/19/2021: 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...
12/19/2021: 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Tis the Season!
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Costa Mesa, CAPacific Chorale's family-friendly "Tis the Season" features cherished holiday carols and traditional favorites sung by 85 members of the Chorale, in addition to a visit...
12/19/2021: 5:00 pm - 6:30 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...
12/19/2021: 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...
12/19/2021: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Handel’s Messiah
Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, CAJoin the Los Angeles Master Chorale for the composer’s timeless and glorious masterpiece.
12/19/2021: 7:00 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."
12/19/2021: 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."
12/19/2021: 11:00 pm - 5:00 pm