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Holidays Made Here
Warner Bros. Studios, Burbank, CA"Holidays Made Here" special feature returns to Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood as part of all studio tours for a limited time from Dec. 22...
12/23/2022: 9:00 am - 3:30 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...
12/23/2022: 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...
12/23/2022: 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.
12/23/2022: 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...
12/23/2022: 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...
12/23/2022: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Kids Club
Lakewood Center Mall, Lakewood, CAJoin Kiddle Karoo on the fourth Friday of every month for a variety of children’s entertainment, crafts, music, activities and raffle prizes.
12/23/2022: 11:00 am - 12:00 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...
12/23/2022: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tail Town’s Cats of Festivus
Tail Town Cat Cafe, Pasadena, CASee the Cats of Festivus climb the pole, display feats of strength and hear grievances on Dec 23. See/play/visit with the cat contestants on weekends.
12/23/2022: 12:00 pm - 3:00 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....
12/23/2022: 1:00 pm - 3:00 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...
12/23/2022: 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.
12/23/2022: 2:00 pm - 7:00 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...
12/23/2022: 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,...
12/23/2022: 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...
12/23/2022: 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...
12/23/2022: 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Yuletide Cinemaland: 'Elf'
Heritage Square Museum, Los Angeles, CAJoin Street Food Cinema for their Yuletide Cinemaland screenings at Heritage Square Museum featuring Victorian holiday home tours, Santa Claus, live piano sing-alongs, market vendors,...
12/23/2022: 5:00 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,...
12/23/2022: 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Story Smash: The Storytelling Game Show
Bergamot Station Arts Center, Santa Monica, CAChristine Blackburn presents "Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show" where contestants spin the wheel and tell a true 1 or 2 minute story.
12/23/2022: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm