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Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience
Magic Box LA, Los Angeles, CANational Geographic’s Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience takes visitors back in time, 3,000 years ago, and into the world of Tutankamun. The multi-gallery, narrative-led...
12/21/2022: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
A Real Boy: The Many Lives of Pinocchio
Italian American Museum of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CAAn exhibition designed to engage visitors of all ages, a journey into the many incarnations of a beloved character through on display toys, books and...
12/21/2022: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Bob Baker Marionette Theater: 60 Years of Joy & Wonder
Forest Lawn Museum, Glendale, CAGet a behind-the-scenes look at Bob Baker Marionette Theater through this retrospective exhibition, featuring almost 100 artifacts, including hand-crafted marionettes, original concept art, archival art...
12/21/2022: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Inspiring Walt Disney: The Animation of French Decorative Arts
Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CAThe international traveling exhibition explores the early inspirations behind Disney Studios' creations. Dec. 10, 2022 - March 27, 2023.
12/21/2022: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Bob Baker’s “Nutcracker”
Bob Baker’s “Nutcracker” returns to Bob Baker Marionette Theater Nov. 26 through Jan. 8, 2022. Created in 1969, the marionette adaptation of the classic ballet...
12/21/2022: 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Disney's Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation
Kirk Douglas Theatre, Culver City, CACelebrate the holidays with Disney's Winnie the Pooh for the West Coast premiere of a new musical adaptation. The all-ages show features live-size puppetry in...
12/21/2022: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
The Legacy of Cacao
LA Plaza Cocina, Los Angeles, CALA Plaza Cocina presents "The Legacy of Cacao," an exhibition exploring the history and culture of chocolate from its origin story in Mesoamerica to its...
12/21/2022: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Nutcracker
Irvine Barclay Theatre, Irvine, CAJoin Festival Ballet Theatre for a family-friendly production of "The Nutcracker," featuring colorful scenery and dazzling costumes. Dec. 10 - 11, 17-18, 20-24. Attendees of...
12/21/2022: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
A Christmas Carol
A Noise Within, Pasadena, CAGeoff Elliott’s stage adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” returns to A Noise Within this holiday season. The 10th annual production features original music,...
12/21/2022: 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
A Christmas Carol
A Noise Within, Pasadena, CaliforniaDelightfully festive, musically merry stage adaptation is uniquely faithful to Dickens’ novel. Ages 5 and up. Select dates Dec. 3-23.
12/21/2022: 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Ain’t Too Proud — The Life and Times of The Temptations
Ahmanson Theatre, Los Angeles, CA"Ain’t Too Proud," the musical, features the Grammy winning songs and Tony winning moves of The Temptations. Tuesday through Sunday, Dec. 15 - Jan. 1,...
12/21/2022: 2:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Both: A Hard Day’s Silent Night
Broad Stage, Santa Monica, CACelebrate the holidays with "Both: A Hard Day’s Silent Night," Open Fist Theatre Company’s annual holiday charity concert. A rockin’ choir and a swinging live...
12/21/2022: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Commons at Calabasas Menorah Lighting
The Commons at Calabasas, Calabasas, CAJoin the Commons at Calabasas to celebrate the first eight nights of Chanukah, in association with the Calabasas Shul. The Menorah Lighting Ceremony will include live...
12/21/2022: 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
American Contemporary Ballet Presents The Nutcracker Suite
American Contemporary Ballet, Los Angeles, CAA one-hour immersive experience—for all five senses—of the Tchaikovsky classic that delights children and adults alike. Nov. 25 - 27, Dec. 1 - 4, 8-11,...
12/21/2022: 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm