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Table to Farm x Environmental Charter Middle School Inglewood Community Garden Volunteering
Environmental Charter Middle School- Inglewood, Inglewood, CAVolunteer with The Bay Foundation in ECMI-Inglewood’s community and school garden and support with maintenance, mulching, planting and more.
12/17/2022: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
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...
12/17/2022: 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...
12/17/2022: 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.
12/17/2022: 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...
12/17/2022: 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
My PlayClub Holiday Wonderland
Westwood Recreation Center, Los Angeles, CAJoin My PlayClub's Holiday Wonderland for holiday crafts, cookie decorating, snacks and special guests.
12/17/2022: 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Creative Communal Makers Market
2nd & PCH, Long Beach, CACreative Communal Makers Market features a trove of handcrafted products with over 30 local makers, live music, photo ops and more.
12/17/2022: 11:00 am - 6:00 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...
12/17/2022: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Dudamel Conducts “The Nutcracker” Symphonies for Youth
Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, CADudamel conducts a special 45-minute concert of "The Nutcracker" designed for ages 5-11 on Dec. 10 and 17. Enjoy a pre-art activity with the family...
12/17/2022: 11:00 am
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...
12/17/2022: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Vroman's Special Storytime: Jane Bakernik's Piney The Lonesome Pine
Vroman’s Bookstore, Pasadena, CAHoliday traditions come in all shapes and sizes in this fun adventure following a little sapling on a journey to become an amazing Christmas tree.
12/17/2022: 11:00 am
The Other Reindeer Carolers
Kidspace Children’s Museum, Pasadena, CASing along to all your holiday favorites with a modern twist as The Other Reindeer, an a cappella caroling group, roam through the Kidspace campus.
12/17/2022 - 12/18/2022: 11:45 am - 1:45 pm
Disney Junior Live on Tour: Costume Palooza
Orpheum Theatre, Los Angeles, CAThis show brings beloved Disney Junior characters and favorite Marvel Super Heroes live on stage. Shows at 12 p.m. and 4 p.m.
12/17/2022: 12:00 pm - 3:00 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...
12/17/2022: 12:00 pm - 8:00 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...
12/17/2022: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Live Holiday Music
8000 Sunset Strip S.C., Los Angeles, CAVisit 8000 Sunset Strip Shopping Center for weekly live music this December featuring festive holiday performances. Dec. 3: Eliza James Dec. 10: DJ OHLA Dec....
12/17/2022: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Teddy Bear Tea
Hilton Los Angeles Culver City, Culver City, CAA kid-friendly tea service of teas, hot chocolate, scones and assorted sandwiches along with a meet and greet with a live teddy bear.
12/17/2022: 1:00 pm - 4:00 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...
12/17/2022: 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,...
12/17/2022: 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.
12/17/2022: 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Festival of Carols
Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, CALos Angeles Master Chorale presents the Festival of Carols, a family-friendly concert of Christmas carols and festive folksongs from around the word. Recommended for ages...
12/17/2022: 2:00 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...
12/17/2022: 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...
12/17/2022: 2:00 pm - 7:30 pm
The Nutcracker
Fox Performing Arts Center, Riverside, CAInland Pacific Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” at two locations this December. Catch the magic at Lewis Family Playhouse in Rancho Cucamonga Dec. 3-4 and 10-11,...
12/17/2022 - 12/18/2022: 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,...
12/17/2022: 2:30 pm - 8:00 pm