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December 1, 2019
Christmas parade
Hollywood
Music at the grandstands begins at 5 p.m., and the Hollywood Christmas Parade begins at 6 p.m., with giant balloons, floats, costumed characters, bands, equestrians, and celebrities leaving Orange Drive (east on Hollywood Blvd., south on Vine St., west on Sunset Blvd.). Free. https://thehollywoodchristmasparade.org
December 2, 2019
Lights at the zoo
Griffith Park
See dazzling colored lights, meet real reindeer, hear live music on the weekend, and visit Santa some nights at L.A. Zoo Lights at the Los Angeles Zoo, https://www.lazoolights.org
December 3, 2019
Contemporary “Swan Lake” ballet
Downtown
Matthew Bourne reimagines Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece Swan Lake in a “thrilling, audacious, witty, and emotive” interpretation at Ahmanson Theatre. https://www.centertheatregroup.org/tickets/ahmanson-theatre/2019-20/matthew-bournes-swan-lake/
December 4, 2019
December Membership Meeting
Beverly Hills
Speaker: State Senator Holly Mitchell (also our endorsed candidate for Board of Supervisors, District 2) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/december-membership-meeting-tickets-77753208941?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
December 5, 2019
Contemporary Nutcracker
Redondo Beach
The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker features Kara and a nutcracker prince who takes her to distant lands, with a contemporary score and primarily African-American dancers at Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. http://www.thehotchocolatenutcracker.com/
December 6, 2019
Ski and snowboard sale
Downtown (0.2 miles south)
Shop for snow merchandise at the Ski Dazzle ski and snowboard show at Los Angeles Convention Center. https://skidazzle.com/
December 7, 2019
Winter Holiday Festival
Downtown
The L.A. Department of Recreation and Parks hosts the Winter Holiday Festival with 60 tons of snow for sledding, a merry-go-round, a Ferris wheel, DJ, food vendors, craft making, and photos with Santa at Pershing Square. Ice skating is not free. https://holidayicerinkdowntownla.com/event/winter-holiday-festival/
December 8, 2019
People in the street
multiple locations
Walk, bike, or roller skate on car-free streets in Reseda, Winnetka, and Canoga Park during CicLAvia. Cars cross the route at some intersections. Minors on wheels must wear helmets. Free. https://www.ciclavia.org/ciclavia_thevalley_19
December 9, 2019
Christmas musical
La Mirada
The Magic of Christmas features a cast of 250 in “musical numbers that range from hip-hopping penguins, dancing Santas, and The Nutcracker Suite, to Toyland, The Polar Express, and Christmas choral music” at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. https://lamiradatheatre.com/current_events/special-events/the-magic-of-christmas/
December 10, 2019
Someone Special n Me, December
This course is for the Lil’ Chefs, ages 3-5 that still need an adult by their side. This is a hands-on cooking class that allows the adult to assist their little one in measuring dry and wet ingredients. Each adult has the choice to cook alongside their child or just assist, depending on their age and capabilities. We start with baking recipes where they will learn how to measure dry ingredients and mix various batters. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/someone-special-n-me-december-registration-80352902695?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
December 12, 2019
Drinking & Dragons - December 2019
Los Angeles
We're thrilled to be partnering with Cellador Ales for this special event, and are stoked for everyone to try their selection of unique beer offerings. Please BYOFood! We recommend using one of the apps to deliver straight to the brewery.
We have a limited capacity for this special event and tickets will go quickly! Gather your party and we'll see you soon!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drinking-dragons-december-2019-tickets-78821056903?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
December 13, 2019
Nutcracker ballet
Costa Mesa
American Ballet Theatre performs The Nutcracker with 100 performers on stage, dazzling sets, amazing costumes, and Tchaikovsky’s timeless score at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. https://www.scfta.org/events/2019/the-nutcracker
December 14, 2019
Boat parade & fireworks
Marina del Rey
Kids play in the snow at Snow Wonder in Burton Chace Park (noon to 6 p.m.), fireworks go off on the jetty (5:55 to 6 p.m.), and the Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade circles the main channel (6 to 8 p.m.). Free. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/snow-wonder-marina-del-rey-free-tickets-79821970663
December 15, 2019
Hanukkah festival
Bel Air
Hanukkah Festival offers “light for the people” with lively music, a sing along, storytelling, treats, and art making at the Skirball Cultural Center. https://web.facebook.com/events/2402569406659900/?_rdc=1&_rdr
December 16, 2019
Nativity procession
Downtown
Watch a reenactment of Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem at Las Posadas, a Spanish tradition with a colorful candlelit procession, songs, dancing, and the breaking of piñatas at Olvera Street. Free. https://www.olveraevents.com/olvera-street-las-posadas
December 18, 2019
Messiah
Downtown
Los Angeles Master Chorale sings Handel’s magnificent Messiah accompanied by a chamber orchestra and four soloists in Walt Disney Concert Hall. The audience sings the chorus on Wednesday. https://lamasterchorale.org/showinfo.php?id=112
December 19, 2019
December LA Colorist Meetup
AbelCine
Join AbelCine and Colour Training on Thursday, December 19 for a special evening of sharing ideas, exchanging knowledge, and hanging out with your fellow color professionals in a fun, informal environment. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/december-la-colorist-meetup-tickets-66592848001?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
December 20, 2019
Neighborhood Christmas lights
multiple locations
See homes and yards decorated for the holidays. Free.
L.A. - Best Christmas Lights and Decorated Homes around Los Angeles https://mommypoppins.com/lakids/outdoor-christmas-light-displays-around-los-angeles
December 21, 2019
Symphony sing along
Downtown
Sing popular songs of the season accompanied by a huge pipe organ, a choir, and a jazz combo at Holiday Sing Along in the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Free hot chocolate, coffee, and photos with Santa pre-concert. https://www.laphil.com/events/performances/677/2019-12-21/holiday-sing-along
December 22, 2019
Izaak Opatz December Sunday Night Residency
Los Angeles
Izaak Opatz is a musician from Montana, currently living in Los Angeles. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/izaak-opatz-december-sunday-night-residency-tickets-72895011943?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
December 27, 2019
Holiday celebrationDowntown
Bands, choirs, and dance companies from throughout Los Angeles participate in the L.A. County Holiday Celebration at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at The Music Center. People line up early for the free seats. https://www.musiccenter.org/holidaycelebration
December 28, 2019
Town Square
Holiday Penguin Mosaic
Kids will receive supplies and instruction to make a Holiday Penguin Mosaic at the Free Saturday, December 28 at the Kids Fun Zone from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at Anaheim Town Square. Kids Fun Zone membership is FREE for children age 12 and younger, who enjoy monthly craft activities and receive a gift on their birthday months. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-december-kids-fun-zone-in-anaheim-tickets-73178401569?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
December 29, 2019
Austrian music & dance
Hollywood
Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert brings the waltzes of Strauss to life with costumed dancers, singers, and an orchestra at Dolby Theatre.
https://www.salutetovienna.com/concerts/los-angeles
December 31, 2019
New Year’s Eve downtown
Downtown
N.Y.E. L.A. Countdown to 2020 has two stages of live music, food trucks, and a countdown to midnight at Grand Park and the Music Center. Tight security. Free. https://nyela.grandparkla.org/
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