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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...
12/16/2022: 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...
12/16/2022: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
The Wonderful Winter of Oz: A Holiday Panto
Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Beach, CALaguna Playhouse and Lythgoe Family Panto present a festive twist on the enchanted land of Oz. The show will include audience participation, song, dance and...
12/16/2022: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Winter Lights: A Journey Home
Discovery Cube Orange County, Santa Ana, CADiscovery Cube Orange County debuts "Winter Lights: A Journey Home," a holiday musical spectacular for the whole family. The new holiday musical invites audiences to...
12/16/2022 - 01/08/2023: 11:00 am - 3:30 pm
Parks After Dark Winter Wonderland
Select L.A. County Parks, Los Angeles, CA31 L.A. County Parks turn into a Winter Wonderland Fridays and Saturdays Dec. 2-17. Enjoy extended hours and free recreational activities like snow days, holiday...
12/16/2022: 12:00 pm - 8:00 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...
12/16/2022: 1:00 pm - 6:00 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.
12/16/2022: 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Invincible: The Musical
The Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts, Beverly Hills, CAWallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents the world premiere production of "Invincible: The Musical," a reimagining of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" featuring the...
12/16/2022: 2:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Long Beach Nutcracker
Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, Long Beach, CAThe Long Beach Ballet presents "The Nutcracker" the 40th year this December. The limited run production features a full symphony orchestra, a flying sleigh, a real...
12/16/2022: 2:00 pm - 7:30 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,...
12/16/2022: 2:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Anatomy of Gray
Atwater Village Theatre, Angeles, CAOpen Fist Theatre Company presents "Anatomy of Gray," a touching "children's story for adults" set in the 19th century small town of Gray, Indiana. For...
12/16/2022: 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Michael Murphy’s “Perceptual Shift”
Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, CAAcclaimed perceptual artist Michael Murphy presents his first-ever solo LA exhibition, which explores themes of perspective, transience and how small details can contribute to a...
12/16/2022: 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Holiday Lights at Heritage Hill
Heritage Hill Historical Park, Lake Forest, CASpend the holiday season with OC Parks at Heritage Hill and wander through twinkling light displays during special park hours. Bring a camera and take...
12/16/2022 - 12/18/2022: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ventura Harbor Parade of Lights & Fireworks 2022
Ventura Harbor Village, Ventura, CACatch the procession of over 25 colorfully decorated boats during the 45th Annual Ventura Harbor Parade of Lights & Fireworks. This year's theme is "Out...
12/16/2022 - 12/17/2022: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Cal State LA Community Impact Media Documentaries Fall 2022 Premiere
Hauser & Wirth, Los Angeles, CALearn about LA-based nonprofits Crop Swap LA and Las Fotos Project through short, student-directed films as part of the innovative course Community Impact Media, presented...
12/16/2022: 7:00 pm - 9:00 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,...
12/16/2022: 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Love Isn't Blind
Bergamot Station Arts Center, Santa Monica, CAPart dating experiment and comedy show in "Love Isn't Blind" men will compete for one lucky bachelorette.
12/16/2022: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella
Carpenter Performing Arts Center, Long Beach, CAHistory’s most famous fairytale will make its Musical Theatre West (MTW) debut with a magical modern twist.
12/16/2022: 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Electric Dusk Drive-In: Love Actually
Electric Dusk Drive-In, Glendale, CALA's longest running pop-up drive-in, Electric Dusk Drive-In, presents "Love Actually."
12/16/2022: 8:30 pm