It Christmas time in California – the visitors is mild, the climate is delicate, and there are tons of occasions to maintain you and your visiting mates and family members busy. So for those who're on the town for the vacations, take benefit and take a look at the treasure trove of enjoyable occasions occurring in LA this week.
It's your final probability to see the humanities at residence on the Hammer and there's loads of music, theater, motion pictures, and extra everywhere in the space, from Laguna to Lengthy Seaside, from Santa Monica to San Pedro.
EVENTS
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Friday, December 22, 2023 at 9:00 p.m
Broadway raves
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Teragram Ballroom
1234 W. seventh St., Los Angeles
Value: $20; MORE INFO
Dance for the vacations with Broadway Rave!
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Get your full understanding of all of the phrases Hamilton to the dance ground and burn off all these vacation celebration indulgences on the Broadway Rave, coming to the Teragram Ballroom this week. The occasion, billed as “a touring dance celebration for grown-up theater children,” not too long ago launched variations throughout the nation. It options shock theater company and encourages attendees to decorate up as their favourite musical characters. So… don't throw your shot to dazzle all of your theater-loving mates.
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From December 22, 2023 to December 26, 2023
LA Ballet's The Nutcracker
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Dolby Theatre
6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood
Value: $45.00 – $138.00; MORE INFO
(Cheryl Mann
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LA Ballet
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It's not Christmas with out it The Nutcracker, so does the Los Angeles Ballet model, which units the basic story right here in Southern California, with Spanish-style homes and Venice Seaside archways all a part of the set. It's on the Dolby the remainder of the week, till December 26.
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Saturday, December 23, 2023 at 6:30 p.m
It's an exquisite life
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Warner Grand Theatre
478 W sixth St., St. Peter
Value: $10.50 – $15; MORE INFO
Every time a bell tolls: It's a Fantastic Life is on the massive display screen tonight in Hollywood.
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The historic Warner Grand Theater in San Pedro was inbuilt 1931, is operated by the Division of Cultural Affairs of the Metropolis of Los Angeles and frequently hosts basic movies. This week, the San Pedro Movie Pageant hosts a screening of – what else – It's an exquisite life. Come benefit from the Frank Capra basic because it was meant to be seen, on an impressive large display screen.
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Sunday, December 24, 2023 at 3:00 p.m
LA County Vacation Celebration
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Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles
Value: Free, RSVP non-obligatory; MORE INFO
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A must-do on Christmas Eve is the LA County Vacation Celebration on the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. The annual vacation live performance can also be broadcast dwell on PBS SoCal and options festive performances by native bands. And a bonus – the Music Heart plaza's mild shows are a few of the finest on the town.
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Sunday, December 24, 2023 at 2:00 p.m
Polar Categorical in 3D
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Academy Museum
6067 Wilshire Blvd., Mid-Wilshire
Value: $5; MORE INFO
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The Robert Zemeckis basic with Tom Hanks is a good way for the entire household to see a film on the Academy Museum's new theater in Mid-Wilshire. Different favorites like Avatar, Malesand Puss in Boots are additionally scheduled throughout the vacation week.
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Monday, December 25, 2023 from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Volunteer with Misplaced Angels
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Rose Ave parking zone
219 E. Rose Ave., Venice
Value: $10 donation; MORE INFO
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Misplaced Angels is internet hosting its annual volunteer day in Venice Seaside, bringing Christmas Day meals to homeless Angelenos. Assist these much less lucky earlier than you come back residence on your frequently scheduled Christmas festivities.
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Wednesday, December 27, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. to five:00 p.m.
Tea ceremony for peace consciousness
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Labyrinth and Gardens of Peace Consciousness
3500 West Adams Blvd., West Adams
Value: $25; MORE INFO
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Recuperate from the hectic holidays with a labyrinth stroll and tea ceremony class on the Peace Labyrinth in West Adams. A real secluded gem within the coronary heart of the town, the Labyrinth of Peace class provides a small group expertise with tea grasp Paul Kaye.
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LAST CHANCE
Sunday October 1 to Sunday December 31
Made in LA 2023: Acts of Residing
The hammer museum
10899 Wilshire Blvd, Westwood
COST: FREE, MORE INFO
See works on the Made in LA biennial, which opens this weekend, together with “Painted by Her Brother, 1983” by Joey Terrill.
Photograph: Timothy Doyon
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Courtesy of the artist and Ortuzar Initiatives, New York
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I extremely praised Made in LA: Acts of Residing exhibits on the Hammer Museum in Westwood closes Sunday, 12/31. Remember to get right here to see the unbelievable breadth of labor by underrepresented artists from throughout Los Angeles earlier than it's gone.
OUTDOOR SELECTION
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From December 23, 2023 to December 25, 2023
A Higher World Operating Triple Vacation Particular
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Belmont Shores
5400 E. Ocean Blvd., Lengthy Seaside -
Crescent Bay Park
2000 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica
Value: $25.99 – $39.99 per occasion; MORE INFO
Enjoyable runs! Hit the seashore and run round like Santa's reindeer this week in Santa Monica and Lengthy Seaside. The annual Reindeer Run in Lengthy Seaside lets trotters select anyplace from a 5K to a half marathon and in Santa Monica, you’ll be able to run alongside Palisades Park in your vacation apparel on the Vacation Enjoyable Run on December 24 .
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VIEW PICK
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From December 21, 2023 to December 29, 2023
Lythgoe Household Panto Presents: A Cinderella Christmas
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Laguna Playhouse
606 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Seaside
Value: $54 – $76; MORE INFO
At Christmas in England, a visit to see a pantomime is an unavoidable custom – each neighborhood appears to placed on a blended fairy play, fascinating youngsters and adults. Fortunate for us, director Bonnie Lythgoe brings a few of that British magic to the SoCal stage yearly, and this yr isn’t any totally different. Catch A Cinderella Christmas on the Laguna Playhouse till December 29.
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DINE AND DRINK DEALS
Information from the world of meals — and some eating and drink offers to find — throughout the SoCal holidays.
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From December 21, 2023 to December 31, 2023
Neighbors
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Neighbors
10645 West Pico Blvd., West LA
Value: $90 – $120; MORE INFO
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Sunday 24 December 2023 from 16:00 to 18:00
Christmas cocktail class
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Mandrake
2692 La Cienega Blvd., Culver Metropolis
Value: $60; MORE INFO
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Carry out your hidden mixologist and whip up a mezcal or tequila cocktail with beverage professional Elena Nardini on Christmas Eve on the Mandrake in Culver Metropolis.
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Open once more
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From December 21, 2023 to December 31, 2023
Jellyman
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Jellyman
4019 W Sundown Blvd., Silverlake
Value: Varies; MORE INFO
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The social media buzz round Jellyman is tough to explain, however the house exterior of actor and rapper Donald Glover aka Infantile Gambino is as a lot an artwork present as a tea home. Discover out in Silverlake.
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Closed in 2023
Indignant Egret
970 N Broadway STE 114, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Etta, Culver Metropolis
8801 Washington Blvd, Culver Metropolis, CA 90232
COST: Varies
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The top of the yr can also be placing an finish to lots of LA's favourite locations. Take a particular journey to the James Beard Award nominee Indignant Egret and the LA outpost of Chicago hotspot Etta in Culver Metropolis earlier than they had been gone endlessly.
