Los Angeles Area Weekend Events: Check Out What's Happening

Los Angeles CA

23 December, 2021

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LOS ANGELES, CA — Looking for things to do this weekend? Don't miss what's new on your Los Angeles Patch community calendar. Here are some events taking place in town this weekend. If you're hosting an event and want to see it in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are all of this weekend's events in and around Los Angeles: Featured Event: L.A. Ballet 'Nutcracker' 2021: Dolby Theatre, Hollywood/Los Angeles When: Thursday, December 23rd at 8:00 p.m. What: Los Angeles Ballet's Production of The Nutcracker Dec. 23-24 & 26, 2021Thursday: 8 p.m.Friday: 12 p.m.Sunday: 11 a.m. & 4 p.m. Dolby Theatre, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA From Los Angeles Ballet: "Los Angeles Ballet's production of The Nutcracker returns for an... Learn MoreFeatured Event: L.A. Ballet 'Nutcracker' 2021: Dolby Theatre, Hollywood/Los Angeles (Susan C. Schena) Jingle 5 Carolers When: Thursday, December 23rd at 2:00 p.m. Where: Hollywood / Highland What: The Los Angeles-based pop-acapella group, Jingle 5 Carolers, will be performing this Sunday from 2 - 6pm in the prestigious Awards Walk, and home of the OSCAR® Red Carpet. Learn More Holiday Film - "Elf" - Miraleste Library When: Thursday, December 23rd at 4:00 p.m. Where: Miraleste Library What: Event listing from Miraleste Library: Thursday, December 23 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Join us for a fun holiday film featuring "Elf" (2003) rated PG. Starring Will Ferrell, James Caan and Mary Steenburgen. Director: Jon Favreau "Raised as an over-sized elf, and a human travels fr... Learn More EB's Rock & Roll Dance Party When: Thursday, December 23rd at 7:00 p.m. Where: The Original Farmers Market What: Head over to the West Patio every Friday from 7-9 p.m. EB's Beer & Wine will be featuring a fantastic line-up of Rock & Roll tribute bands all month including salutes to Brit Rock, the Pretenders, Rolling Stones and more. With some of your favorite songs on being playe... Learn More Christmas Eve - Canoga Park Neighborhood Council When: Friday, December 24th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Canoga Park Neighborhood CouncilLearn More Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus When: Friday, December 24th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Bella TerraWhat: Santa & Mrs. Claus will be dropping by Bella Terra to take keepsake photos with your family this holiday season. ABOUT THE EVENT Photos are taken in an open air setting - weather permittingSkip the line, book an appointment. Walk-ins welcome. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be ... Learn More Santa Claus' Joyful Toy Giveaway When: Friday, December 24th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Church of Scientology of Los Angeles, 4810 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, 90027, United States What: Join us for Santa Claus' Joyful Toy Giveaway just in time for Christmas! Every child deserves to have a magical Christmas and so, this year, we're holding a Toy Giveaway on December 24th, 2021 from 12pm to 4pm to fill their hearts with joy! Come join us at the Church of Scient... Learn More Jingle 5 Carolers When: Friday, December 24th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Hollywood / Highland What: The Los Angeles-based pop-acapella group, Jingle 5 Carolers, will be performing this Sunday from 2 - 6pm in the prestigious Awards Walk, home of the OSCAR® Red Carpet. Learn More 62nd Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration When: Friday, December 24th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion What: The Emmy Award-winning "L.A. County Holiday Celebration," a Los Angeles holiday tradition since 1959, joyously returns to The Music Center's Dorothy Chandler Pavilion to celebrate its 62nd anniversary with a free, live in-person holiday spectacular. The annual event will featu... Learn More Featured Event: Pacific Park's Holiday Ferris Wheel Lights Display 2021: Santa Monica Pier When: Saturday, December 25th at 5:00 p.m. What: Pacific Park's Ferris Wheel Holiday High-Jinks Show Through Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021 - Nightly at Sunset (about 4:51 p.m.) to Midnight. Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA From Pacific Park: "Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier will present holiday high-jink... Learn More Featured Event: Pacific Park's Holiday Ferris Wheel Lights Display 2021: Santa Monica Pier(Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: 'SPARKLE DTLA' Holiday Lights Extravaganza 2021: Los Angeles When: Saturday, December 25th at 5:00 p.m. What: SPARKLE DTLA at The Bloc Through Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022 - Nightly 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. The Bloc LA, 700 S. Flower St., Los Angeles, CA From The Bloc "Experience a magical holiday show as 18 million hues of lights illuminate the night and synchronize to festive tunes.  "SPARKLE DTLA a... Learn More Featured Event: 'SPARKLE DTLA' Holiday Lights Extravaganza 2021: Los Angeles (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Save 15 Percent On FTD's Christmas Collection When: Saturday, December 25th at 9:00 p.m. What: As we enjoy good food and laughter with family, friends and others we love, we remember that the holidays are a time to give from the heart. Whether you are planning to attend or host a holiday get-together, you can't go wrong adding a festive bouquet or centerpiece with bold ... Learn More Featured Event: Save 15 Percent On FTD's Christmas Collection (FTD Flowers) Christmas Day - Canoga Park Neighborhood Council When: Saturday, December 25th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Canoga Park Neighborhood CouncilLearn More Elf on the Shelf: Family 4-Pack Giveaway! When: Saturday, December 25th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Hollywood & Highland What: We've teamed up with our friend Scout Elf Tiny Tinkerman and are giving away family (4) pack of tickets to The Elf on The Shelf's Magical Holiday Journey. Rules: Follow us on Instagram, and look for our posts featuring Elf Tiny Tinkerman to enter to win! Enter To Win On Instag... Learn More Neighborhood Council Emergency Preparedness Alliance When: Saturday, December 25th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Canoga Park Neighborhood Council Learn More Featured Event: 'Greatest Classic Cartoons Ever!' Film Fest 2021: Alex Theatre, Glendale When: Sunday, December 26th at 2:00 p.m. What: 10th Annual 'Greatest Classic Cartoons Ever!' Film Fest Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021 - 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Alex Theatre, 216 North Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA From Alex Film Society: "By the end of the holidays, have you had it up to 'here' with presents, parties, partridge in a pear t... Learn More Featured Event: 'Greatest Classic Cartoons Ever!' Film Fest 2021: Alex Theatre, Glendale (Susan C. Schena) Family Film Series: WALL-E - Skirball Cultural Center When: Sunday, December 26th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Skirball Cultural Center Learn More Boys BasketBall @SoCalXmas Classic (V) 2:30pm/4:00pm (Events) When: Monday, December 27th at 12:00 a.m. Where: John F. Kennedy HighLearn More Free Sing-along Sessions for Seniors from Music Mends Minds When: Monday, December 27th at 11:30 a.m. What: Music Mends Minds is offering free musical Zoom sessions, which are led by a board-certified music therapist and feature a mix of sing-alongs, solos and guest performers. Come make music with us Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 11:30am-12:30pm! Music Mends Minds is a nonprofit tha... Learn More Featured Event: Taxes In Retirement Webinar When: Tuesday, December 28th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Online Webinar - link sent once registered What: THE NEW TAX AND FINANCIAL RULES HAVE CHANGED. Understand the potential impact taxes have on your retirement income. PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER If you're nearing retirement or already retired, you need to understand how taxes (including the new changes) ... Learn More Featured Event: Taxes In Retirement Webinar (Enlighten 567 Workshops) Featured Event: A Magical Cirque Christmas 2021: Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Thousand Oaks When: Tuesday, December 28th at 7:00 p.m. What: A Magical Cirque Christmas Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021 - 7 p.m. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA From A Magical Cirque Christmas: "The world's greatest entertainers unite for a spellbinding and incredible holiday production – A ... Learn More Featured Event: A Magical Cirque Christmas 2021: Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Thousand Oaks (Susan C. Schena) Teen Craft Club - Pico Union Branch Library When: Tuesday, December 28th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Pico Union Branch LibraryLearn More Expressions LA Virtual Poetry Readings and Open Mic When: Tuesday, December 28th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Studio City Branch LibraryLearn More Life Stories Open Mic - Westwood Branch Library When: Tuesday, December 28th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Westwood Branch LibraryLearn More Featured Event: Tournament of Roses & Rose Parade Bandfest 2021: City College, Pasadena When: Wednesday, December 29th at 9:00 a.m. What: Tournament of Roses's BandfestWednesday, Dec. 29, 2021 - 10 a.m.Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021 - 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Pasadena City College, 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA From Rose Parade: "Each year, the Rose Parade marching bands selected to participate in the upcoming Rose ... Learn More Featured Event: Tournament of Roses & Rose Parade Bandfest 2021: City College, Pasadena (Susan C. Schena) EOP Documents Deadline (PBSHSA Events) When: Wednesday, December 29th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Alliance Piera Barbaglia Shaheen Health Services AcademyLearn More Free Sing-along Sessions for Seniors from Music Mends Minds When: Wednesday, December 29th at 11:30 a.m. What: Music Mends Minds is offering free musical Zoom sessions, which are led by a board-certified music therapist and feature a mix of sing-alongs, solos and guest performers. Come make music with us Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 11:30am-12:30pm! Music Mends Minds is a nonprofit tha... Learn More See more local events, or add your own, on the Los Angeles Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.