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This page lists concerts by date for all cities. You may view the schedules by scrolling down the page or by clicking a date on the calendar below. Please remember that although every attempt is made to bring you the most current concert information, all schedules are subject to change. It is recommended that you confirm any performance you wish to attend.

     What's coming in December? This month's focus is almost entirely on holiday events. Warmest wishes for the holidays to all site visitors! Updates will take place on an ongoing basis over the first weekend of the month, then will be on December 7 and 14. The first part of the month is packed with holiday events, then things will slow down as the New Year nears. New information will be posted as it is found or announced. Don't forget to check the site's Facebook page for the most recent updates, the latest news and additional information too! If you would still like to view any or all previous themed Summer editions of the site, they can be reached via links on the Site Book page.

 WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 29 

COLTON - COLTON TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY. The City of Colton tree lighting ceremony will take place from 5:30 - 6 p.m. at the Colton Civic Center/City Hall, 650 N. La Cadena. The celebration will include the tree lighting on the front lawn of City Hall, entertainment and a visit from Santa. Information: (909) 370-6153, www.coltonca.gov or www.ci.colton.ca.us.

IRVINE - UC IRVINE MUSIC DEPARTMENT PERFORMANCES. UCI Jazz Orchestra, directed by Michael Dessen. The program will feature large-ensemble jazz music, from big band era classics to diverse modern sounds. The concert will take place at 8 p.m. in Winifred Smith Hall on the UCI campus. See campus website for directions and current parking fees. Information: (949) 824-6615 or www.arts.uci.edu.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Chamber Music Festival. The festival will take place over four days and will include the following performances: Winds and Percussion at 2 p.m. on Nov. 27 in the Alfred Newman Recital Hall, Strings at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 28 in the Alfred Newman Recital Hall, Vocal Arts at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 28 in the MacDonald Recital Hall, Winds and Percusson at 2 p.m. and Strings at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 29 in the Alfred Newman Recital Hall, and Classical Guitar at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 30 in the Alfred Newman Recital Hall. All concerts are free and open to the public (exceptions are noted). See website for current parking fees and attendance policies. Information: (213) 740-2584, www.music.usc.edu or www.usc.edu/music.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Popular Music: Second-Year Showcase. The program will take place at 8 p.m. on the Carson Soundstage. All concerts are free and open to the public (exceptions are noted). See website for current parking fees and attendance policies. Information: (213) 740-2584, www.music.usc.edu or www.usc.edu/music.

LOS ANGELES (WEST) - FOWLER OUT LOUD AT THE UCLA FOWLER MUSEUM. Fowler Out Loud is an evening concert series that invites UCLA students from various disciplines to perform at the museum. Concerts take place from 6 - 7:30 p.m. and will be: November 29 - UCLA Game Music Ensemble and December 6 - Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra. RSVP via the Fowler Museum website. Information: (310) 825-4381 or www.fowler.ucla.edu.

LOS ANGELES (WEST) - UCLA HERB ALPERT SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. UCLA Wind Ensemble Concert. The program will take place at 8 p.m. in Schoenberg Hall. Information: (310) 825-5947 or www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu.

PASADENA - PASADENA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MUSIC AT NOON CONCERTS. CONTINUES AS BOTH IN-PERSON AND ONLINE SERIES. Seraphour (Classical Vocal Quartet). Concerts as listed are in-person concerts. In-person concerts are from 12:10 - 12:40 p.m. Check website for online performance information. The church is in Downtown Pasadena at the corner of Colorado and Madison. Information: (626) 793-2191 or www.ppcmusic.org.

SIGNAL HILL - SIGNAL HILL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY. Kick off the holiday season at the city's Tree Lighting Ceremony. here will be a visit from Santa, festive treats, music and the lighting of the tree outside City Hall, 2175 Cherry Avenue. The tree lighting will take place at 6 p.m. and will be followed by Santa visits and performances. Information: (562) 989-7330 or www.cityofsignalhill.org.

 THURSDAY NOVEMBER 30 

ANAHEIM - DOWNTOWN ANAHEIM FARMERS MARKET. Farmers Market hours are 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.; check for restoration of bands/entertainment. Check website for weekly schedules. The market is located at Center Street Promenade and Lemon Street (south of Lincoln and east of Harbor Blvd). Information: (714) 956-3586 or www.downtownanaheim.com.

ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE Live DJ Set from Crisanto Santa Ana from 6 - 9 p.m. Weekly performances at the Packing House on the mezzanine stage vary. The Packing House weekly performances take place on Friday and Saturday (except where otherwise noted). When multiple acts are noted on Saturday nights, generally one act is on the mezzanine stage at the Packing House and the other(s) are at the Unsung Brewery in the MAKE Building and/or at the Anaheim Brewery. The Anaheim Packing District is located at 440 S. Anaheim Boulevard. Information: www.anaheimpackingdistrict.com.

BALDWIN PARK - TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY AND HOLIDAY PARADE/WINTERFEST. The City of Baldwin Park kicks off the holidays with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 30. The program will take place beginning at 6 p.m. at the Esther Snyder Community Center, 4100 Baldwin Park Boulevard. There will be musical entertainment by local groups, and the event will conclude with the tree lighting and an appearance by Santa, along with free refreshments. On December 2, the city will celebrate the holidays with a Holiday Parade along Baldwin Park Boulevard and Winterfest. The parade will begin at 9:45 a.m. on Baldwin Park Boulevard between Olive Street and Ramona, ending at Morgan Park. After the parade there will be a Winterfest at Morgan Park with free ice skating from noon - 5 p.m. and free snow play from 1 - 5 p.m. Information: (626) 813-5245 x317 or www.baldwinpark.com.

CULVER CITY - DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING SLED-TACULAR. The 2023 Culver City Holiday Tree Lighting Sled-tacular will take place from 5 - 8:30 p.m. in Town Plaza in downtown Culver City, 9300 Culver Boulevard. The tree lighting will take place at 6 p.m., and there will also be snow sledding, entertainment by local community groups, game and activity booths, complimentary refreshments and Santa's arrival. Waiver required for snow sledding. Information: (310) 202-6060 or www.downtownculvercity.com.

DUARTE - HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING. The Duarte Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place from 6:30 - 8 p.m. in the City Hall Courtyard, 1600 Huntington Drive. There will be holiday entertainment by local groups, gingerbread house making, photos with Santa and complimentary hot cocoa. The tree will be lit at about 7:45 p.m. Information: (626) 357-7931 or www.accessduarte.com.

FONTANA - FONTANA TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY. The city's Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Fontana City Hall, 8353 Sierra Avenue. The family-friendly event will include live entertainment, refreshments, and a surprise visit from a friend from the North Pole. Information: (909) 350-6520 or www.fontana.org.

GLENDALE - HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY. The 2023 Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Perkins Plaza, 613 E. Broadway. There will be the lighting of the City Hall tree, a special visit from Santa Claus, and special performances. In case of rain, the event will be cancelled. Toy drive donations will be accepted at the event. Information: (818) 548-2792 or www.glendaleca.gov.

IRVINE - UC IRVINE MUSIC DEPARTMENT PERFORMANCES. Sounds of the Season with the UC Irvine Chamber Singers, Concert Choir and Voces Chamber Ensemble, and featuring the UCI Symphony Orchestra. This concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. off campus at the Irvine Bethel Church, 18700 Harvard Avenue. RSVP via the UCI website. Information: (949) 824-6615 or www.arts.uci.edu.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Chamber Music Festival. The festival will take place over four days and will include the following performances: Winds and Percussion at 2 p.m. on Nov. 27 in the Alfred Newman Recital Hall, Strings at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 28 in the Alfred Newman Recital Hall, Vocal Arts at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 28 in the MacDonald Recital Hall, Winds and Percusson at 2 p.m. and Strings at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 29 in the Alfred Newman Recital Hall, and Classical Guitar at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 30 in the Alfred Newman Recital Hall. All concerts are free and open to the public (exceptions are noted). See website for current parking fees and attendance policies. Information: (213) 740-2584, www.music.usc.edu or www.usc.edu/music.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Popular Music: First-Year Showcase. The program will take place at 7 p.m. at Tommy's Place. All concerts are free and open to the public (exceptions are noted). See website for current parking fees and attendance policies. Information: (213) 740-2584, www.music.usc.edu or www.usc.edu/music.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - PERFORMANCES AT THE COLBURN SCHOOL. Performance Forum. Students from the Conservatory of Music will perform solo and chamber works in this weekly recital series from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Thayer Hall. The program also will be livestreamed. Performances are open to the public; some may require advanced tickets/reservations. The Colburn School is located at 200 South Grand across from the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Information: (213) 621-2200 or www.colburnschool.edu.

LOS ANGELES (WEST) - GETTY CENTER PROGRAMS. Spangled! A special evening with Van Dyke Parks and friends. Musical legend Van Dyke Parks will share the stage with Guatemalan-born singer/songwriter Gaby Moreno and the Cory Beers Cimbalom Band for a night of music that crosses genres and borders. The program will take place at 7 p.m. in the Harold M. Williams Auditorium. Tickets are required. See website for addition information and current parking information. Information: (310) 440-7300 or www.getty.edu.

MONTCLAIR - HOLLY JOLLY HOLIDAY. The city will ring in the holidays at the Holly Jolly Holiday Celebration from 6 - 8:30 p.m. at the Montclair Youth Center, 5111 Benito Street (next to City Hall). The tree-lighting ceremony will kick off the event. There will be entertainment, photos with Santa (one per family), complimentary refreshments (while supplies last) and more. In the event of inclement weather, it is noted that this event will be cancelled. Information: (909) 625-9479 or www.cityofmontclair.org.

PLACENTIA - HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY. The City of Placentia holiday tree lighting will take place from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Placentia Civic Center, Kraemer/Chapman. There will be free crafts, live performances by the Musical Theatre University, the lighting of the holiday menorah by the Chabad Beth Meir Hacohen, a special visit from Santa, complimentary treats and the lighting of the holiday tree. Information: (714) 993-8232 or www.placentia.org.

RIVERSIDE - NIGHTLY ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS. The Riverside Festival of Lights will continue through December 31, and there will be community entertainers Thursday through Sunday from 5 - 10 p.m. at 9th Street and Main. Other Festival activities include an ice rink (fee), food and merchandise vendors, visits with Santa and more, along with the light display at the Mission Inn. Entertainment schedules for the duration of the event are available by clicking the "Entertainment" link under the "Things to Do" topic on the Festival website (first website listed). Information: (951) 683-7100, (951) 826-5586, www.riversideca.gov/fol or www.riverside-chamber.com.

SOUTH EL MONTE - SOUTH EL MONTE TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY. The South El Monte Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. on the front lawn at the South El Monte City Hall, 1415 Santa Anita Avenue. There will be live holiday performances, children's crafts, a Christmas boutique, a Santa photo booth and free tamales and champurrado. Information: (626) 579-2043 or www.cityofsouthelmonte.org.

SOUTH PASADENA - SOUTH PASADENA HOLIDAY TREE AND MENORAH LIGHTING. The city's Holiday Lighting event will take place from 4 - 7 p.m. at the South Pasadena Farmers Market (Meridian and El Centro near the Metro Gold Line Station). Festivities will begin at 4 p.m. with musical performances, followed by the lightings at 5:30 p.m. and a visit from Santa Claus. Information: (626) 403-7380, www.southpasadenaca.gov/events or www.southpasadena.net.

 FRIDAY DECEMBER 1 

ALHAMBRA - DOWNTOWN ALHAMBRA TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY. Kick off the holidays with the tree lighting celebration from 5 - 9 p.m. Santa will arrive on a fire truck and there also will be holiday entertainment. The event will take place at Renaissance Plaza in downtown Alhambra, Main/Garfield. Donations for the Spark of Love toy drive will be accepted during the program. Information: (626) 282-5767 or www.downtownalhambra.com.

ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE Cafe Flamenco (Jazz) from 7 - 9 p.m.; also Flash Sitar and Fontain at the Sacred Junk Bar from 8 - 10 p.m. Weekly performances at the Packing House on the mezzanine stage vary. The Packing House weekly performances take place on Friday and Saturday (except where otherwise noted). When multiple acts are noted on Saturday nights, generally one act is on the mezzanine stage at the Packing House and the other(s) are at the Unsung Brewery in the MAKE Building and/or at the Anaheim Brewery. The Anaheim Packing District is located at 440 S. Anaheim Boulevard. Information: www.anaheimpackingdistrict.com.

ARTESIA - WINTER WONDERLAND AND HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY. The Winter Wonderland and Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place from 5 - 8 p.m. at Artesia Park, 18750 Clarkdale Avenue. The event will include 15 tons of snow, music performances by local children's groups, pictures with Santa, food trucks, craft vendors and train rides. Information: (562) 865-6262, www.cityofartesia.us or www.facebook.com/cityofartesia.

BELLFLOWER - CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY. The city's annual tree lighting ceremony will take place beginning at 6:30 p.m. in downtown Bellflower at Friendship Square (Bellflower Boulevard/Belmont Street). There will be holiday carolers/entertainment, Santa, refreshments, snow sledding and arts and more. Information: (562) 804-1424 x2261 or www.bellflower.org.

BUENA PARK - BUENA PARK CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING. The city's tree lighting ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. at the Buena Park City Hall, 6650 Beach Boulevard. Santa will be there, and there also will be special performances, activities for children and a photo area. Information: (714) 562-3860 or www.buenapark.com.

CLAREMONT - HOLIDAY PROMENADE AND TREE LIGHTING. The Claremont Holiday Promenade will take place from 5 - 8 p.m. at a variety of locations throughout Claremont Village including the Claremont Depot, City Hall, Shelton Park, Claremont Village and Packing House. The tree lighting ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. at Claremont Depot (1st Street/Harvard), with entertainment beginning at 5 p.m. There also will be strolling carolers throughout the Village, pictures with Santa at City Hall (2nd Street/Harvard), and more. Information: (909) 399-5490, www.thevillageclaremont.com or www.ci.claremont.ca.us.

CLAREMONT - PERFORMANCES AT THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES. Pomona College: Pomona College Choir, conducted by Donna M. Di Grazia, with organ soloist Weicheng Zhao. The program will include Flaherty: This is the Day, Hallstork: Arise My Beloved, Lauridsen: Lux aeterna, and Biebl: Ave Maria. Performances will take place on Friday at 8 p.m. and on Sunday at 3 p.m. in Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. 4th Street. Information: (909) 607-2671 or www.pomona.edu/music-calendar; also www.collegescalendar.org.

CLAREMONT - FRIDAY NOON CONCERT SERIES. Trio Euphoria (Rachel V. Huang, violin, Cynthia B. Fogg, viola and Tom Flaherty, cello) perform Beethoven String Trio in D Major, op. 9 no. 2. The Friday Noon Concert Series is sponsored by the Departments of Music at Pomona and Scripps Colleges. Performances take place at 12:15 p.m. in Balch Auditorium, Scripps College, 1030 Columbia Avenue. Doors open at noon. Information: (909) 607-3266, www.pomona.edu/music-calendar, www.scrippscollege.edu, go to Music Department, or www.collegescalendar.org.

COSTA MESA - METRO POINTE ENTERTAINMENT SERIES. Past to Present (60s - Current Dance) from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Performances take place Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. or as noted at Metro Pointe at South Coast, 901 South Coast Drive. Stage is outdoors facing the restaurants. No lawn chairs. Information: (714) 481-5009 or www.metropointe.com.

EAGLE ROCK - HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING. The Eagle Rock Chamber of Commerce will present the 2023 Holiday Tree Lighting from 5 - 9 p.m. at the Eagle Rock City Hall, 2035 Colorado Boulevard. There will be entertainment, complimentary refreshments and the lighting of the tree. Information: www.eaglerockchamberofcommerce.com.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA. Live Holiday Music on the Green with Jaime Van Der Sluys from 6 - 9 p.m.; also Holiday Christmas Carolers strolling from 5 - 6 p.m. and 1st Friday Night Market - Sleigh the Day - from 5 - 10 p.m.. Performances take place at the times listed in the Green area at Bella Terra. The Bella Terra Center's address is 7777 Edinger Avenue. Information: (714) 897-2534 or www.bellaterra-hb.com.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT PACIFIC CITY. Special live performance by The VW DJ Guy from 5 - 7 p.m. on the Paver Patio. Also photos ops with the vintage VW van. Pacific City is located at 21010 Pacific Coast Highway. Information: www.gopacificcity.com, events.

INDIO - OUTDOOR MUSIC AT FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO. In the End (Linkin Park Tribute) with Dick the Citizen. Outdoor music returns to the Rock Yard at Fantasy Springs on Friday and Saturday nights from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Guests must be 18 or over. The Rock Yard is an amphitheater-style arena with two side-by-side stages, and admission is free. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is located at 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway. Two other series, Noches de Fuego on Wednesday and Sunday nights and Country Night on Thursday night, have now been moved inside to LIT. 21+ for entry to LIT. See additional details on website. Information: 1-800-827-2946 or www.fantasyspringsresort.com, go to entertainment/rock-yard.

INGLEWOOD = "LIGHT UP MARKET STREET" HOLIDAY FAIR AND TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY. The "Light Up Market Street" holiday fair and tree lighting ceremony will take place from 4 - 8 p.m. downtown on Market Street from Manchester Boulevard to Florence Avenue. The event will include live entertainment, snow play, a roller skating rink, food trucks, refreshments, community booths, a visit from Santa and more. Information: (310) 412-8750 or www.cityofinglewood.org.

LA PUENTE - HOLIDAY PARADE AND TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY. The parade will begin at the La Puente Community Center at 6 p.m. and then travel down Glendora Avenue to Main Street through Old Town Puente, ending at City Hall. The parade will include local floats, marching bands, community groups and others. Following the parade, festivities will continue with a street fair and the tree lighting ceremony at City Hall, 15900 E. Main Street. Information: (626) 855-1560 or www.lapuente.org.

LA PUENTE - LA PUENTE LIVE. La Puente Live is an open-air market in downtown La Puente on Main Street. The event will take place from 6 - 10 p.m. every Friday and will include produce sales and live entertainment. Bands will be: Bands will be: December 1 - Market closed, December 8 - Banda PG, December 15 - The Funk Doctors, December 22 - Smooth Touch, and December 29 - Smooth Response. . Information: (562) 375-0888, www.lapuentelive.com or www.facebook.com/lapuentelive.

LAGUNA BEACH - LAGUNA BEACH HOLIDAY HOSPITALITY NIGHT. Hospitality night includes an evening of entertainment and the lighting of the holiday tree. The event will take place from 5 - 9 p.m. throughout the downtown area, in the Pepper Tree parking lot (between Forest Avenue and Ocean Avenue across from Second Street) from 5 - 7:30 p.m. and the Promenade from 6 - 9 p.m. There will be performances by a variety of community groups, and the tree lighting will take place at 6:10 p.m. Information: (949) 497-0762 or www.lagunabeachchamber.org.

LAKEWOOD - LAKEWOOD TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY. This year's 10th annual program will take place from 4:30 - 8 p.m. outside The Centre at Sycamore Plaza at the Lakewood Civic Center, 5000 Clark Avenue (at Harwick Street). Games and food trucks will be available beginning at 4:30 p.m. The tree lighting will begin at 6:30 p.m., and there also will be falling snow, holiday music and photo opportunities. In the event of rain the program will be cancelled, but the tree will still be lit for the first time at 6:30 p.m. Information: (562) 866-9771 x2140 or http://www.lakewoodcity.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Two programs. At 8 p.m. on the Carson Soundstage, Popular Music: Third-Year Showcase. Also at 8 p.m. in the Alfred Newman Recital Hall, USC Thornton Baroque Sinfonia. The early music ensemble will present Christmas music of the German Baroque era, led by faculty members Rotem Gilbert and Jason Yoshida. All concerts are free and open to the public (exceptions are noted). See website for current parking fees and attendance policies. Information: (213) 740-2584, www.music.usc.edu or www.usc.edu/music.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - PERFORMANCES AT THE COLBURN SCHOOL. Community School Winter School Recitals showcasing instrumentalists and vocalists from the CSPA. Programs will take place at 7 and 8:30 p.m. in Thayer Hall on Friday and Saturday. Performances are open to the public; some may require advanced tickets/reservations. The Colburn School is located at 200 South Grand across from the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Information: (213) 621-2200 or www.colburnschool.edu.

LOS ANGELES (WEST) - UCLA HERB ALPERT SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Hila Plitmann, soprano, in concert. The concert will conclude a week-long collaboration between soprano Plitmann and UCLA composition students. The program will take place at 8 p.m. in Schoenberg Hall. Information: (310) 825-5947 or www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu.

ORANGE - CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PERFORMING ARTS EVENTS. New Music Ensemble, directed by Sean Heim. The program will showcase works by current Chapman composition majors and Composition faculty member Christoper Castro, plus works by Morton Feldman and Giacinto Scelsi. The performance will take place at 8 p.m. in Salmon Hall, BH 100. Reservations are required. The Chapman University campus is located at N. Glassell Street/E. Palm Avenue. Information: (714) 997-6871 or www.chapman.edu/music, go to "attend a performance" or "calendar of events."

PASADENA - PASADENA MAYOR'S HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING. The city's official tree lighting ceremony and holiday celebration will take place from 5 - 7 p.m. in the Rotunda of Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Ave. The event will include holiday music by local groups, light refreshments, crafts for kids provided by the Armory Center for the Arts, a visit from Santa, the tree lighting at 6 p.m. and more. Donations for the "Spark of Love" toy drive also will be accepted at the event. Information: (626) 744-6523 or www.cityofpasadena.net.

RIVERSIDE - NIGHTLY ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS. The Riverside Festival of Lights will continue through December 31, and there will be community entertainers Thursday through Sunday from 5 - 10 p.m. at 9th Street and Main. Other Festival activities include an ice rink (fee), food and merchandise vendors, visits with Santa and more, along with the light display at the Mission Inn. Entertainment schedules for the duration of the event are available by clicking the "Entertainment" link under the "Things to Do" topic on the Festival website (first website listed). Information: (951) 683-7100, (951) 826-5586, www.riversideca.gov/fol or www.riverside-chamber.com.

SAN PEDRO/WILMINGTON - SOUTH BAY CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY CONCERTS. The Vanhauwaert/Chalifour Duo: pianist Steven Vanhauwaert and violinist Martin Chalifour. The program will include works by Bach, Poulenc, Ysaye and Guillaume Lekeu. The program will take place at 8 p.m. at Los Angeles Harbor College Music Recital Hall, 111 Figueroa Place in Wilmington. Program notes for the concert are available on the website; see website also for Covid-related audience policies and for directions to the campus. Information: (310) 376-2169, www.sbcms.net or www.palosverdes.com/sbcms.

SEAL BEACH - SEAL BEACH CHRISTMAS PARADE. The annual parade begins at 7 p.m. on Main Street at the foot of the Seal Beach Pier and continues up Main Street to Pacific Coast Highway. The traditional holiday parade will feature a variety of community groups, marching bands, equestrian units and more. This year's theme is "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree." Information: (562) 537-3955, www.sealbeachlions.org or www.sealbeachca.gov.

TEMECULA - SANTA'S ELECTRIC LIGHT PARADE. Santa's Electric Light Parade will take place in Old Town from 7 - 9 p.m. beginning at Del Rio and Jefferson. The parade will include bands, equestrian units, floats, and local dignitaries and community/school groups. The parade will take place rain or shine, and this year's theme is "Temecula Safe." Information: (951) 694-6480, www.temeculaevents.org or www.cityoftemecula.org.

TEMPLE CITY - LIGHTS ON TEMPLE CITY. Holiday festivities will begin at 5 p.m. and will include a holiday parade, sled rides and a snow play area, arts and crafts, food booths and the holiday tree lighting. The parade will take place at 7 p.m. along Las Tunas from Cloverly Avenue to Temple City Park. The tree lighting will take place immediately after the parade, and the lighting and all other activities will take place at Temple City Park, 9701 Las Tunas Drive. Information: (626) 579-0461, www.ci.temple-city.ca.us or www.templecity.us.

WEST COVINA - LET IT SNOW IN WEST CO. The West Covina holiday event will take place from 6 - 9 p.m. at the West Covina Civic Center, 1444 West Garvey Ave S. Celebrate the season with a holiday tree lighting, games, music, vendors and more. Information: (626) 939-8400 or www.westcovina.org.

 SATURDAY DECEMBER 2 

ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE EPK Trio (Neo Soul) in Farmers Park from 7 - 9 p.m.; also live DJ set with Josh Whittemore (at MAKE) from 6 - 8 p.m. Weekly performances at the Packing House on the mezzanine stage vary. The Packing House weekly performances take place on Friday and Saturday (except where otherwise noted). When multiple acts are noted on Saturday nights, generally one act is on the mezzanine stage at the Packing House and the other(s) are at the Unsung Brewery in the MAKE Building and/or at the Anaheim Brewery. The Anaheim Packing District is located at 440 S. Anaheim Boulevard. Information: www.anaheimpackingdistrict.com.

ARCADIA - SNOW FESTIVAL. The Arcadia Snow Festival will take place from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. (rain or shine) at the Arcadia Community Center, 365 Campus Drive, with free parking and shuttle service from the Arcadia Performing Arts Center entrance on the corner of Campus Drive and El Monte Avenue beginning at 7:45 a.m. There will be holiday entertainment, crafts, trolley train rides, sled runs and snow play areas, and food will be available for purchase. Information: (626) 574-5113 or www.arcadiaca.gov.

BALDWIN PARK - TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY AND HOLIDAY PARADE/WINTERFEST. The City of Baldwin Park kicks off the holidays with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 30. The program will take place beginning at 6 p.m. at the Esther Snyder Community Center, 4100 Baldwin Park Boulevard. There will be musical entertainment by local groups, and the event will conclude with the tree lighting and an appearance by Santa, along with free refreshments. On December 2, the city will celebrate the holidays with a Holiday Parade along Baldwin Park Boulevard and Winterfest. The parade will begin at 9:45 a.m. on Baldwin Park Boulevard between Olive Street and Ramona, ending at Morgan Park. After the parade there will be a Winterfest at Morgan Park with free ice skating from noon - 5 p.m. and free snow play from 1 - 5 p.m. Information: (626) 813-5245 x317 or www.baldwinpark.com.

BURBANK - MAYOR'S TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY. The Burbank Mayor's Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place from 6 - 8 p.m. on the front steps of City Hall, 275 E. Olive Avenue. The event will feature a visit from Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, performances by local music/dance groups, special guests, and the lighting of the tree. Information: (818) 238-5397 or www.burbankca.gov.

CHINO - CHINO TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY. The city's Tree Lighting Ceremony and Santa's Workshop will take place from 4 - 8 p.m. on the City Hall lawn, 13220 Central Avenue. Santa's workshop stations will include cookie decorating, letters to Santa and a craft corner, and the tree lighting ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. There will be complimentary hot chocolate and sweet treats (while supplies last). Bring your own camera for photos with Santa. Information: (909) 334-3258 or www.cityofchino.org.

CHINO HILLS - CHINO HILLS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY. The City of Chino Hills Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place from 5 - 8 p.m. at the Chino Hills City Hall, 14000 City Center Drive. Activities begin at 5 p.m. and will include arts and crafts, boutique vendors, hot cocoa, letters to Santa and more. The tree lighting ceremony will take place at 6:15 p.m. and there will be visits with Santa from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Information: (909) 364-2600 or www.chinohills.org.

CHINO HILLS - PERFORMANCES AT THE SHOPPES AT CHINO HILLS. Holiday music with the Silver Belles from 6 - 8 p.m. The Shoppes at Chino Hills will present a variety of performances throughout the year. All events take place in the promenade area at the Shoppes at Chino Hills, 13920 City Center Drive. Information (866) 909-0305 or www.shoppesatchinohills.com.

CITY OF COMMERCE - COMMUNITY TREE LIGHTING. The City of Commerce Community Tree Lighting will take place at 5 p.m. in front of City Hall, 2535 Commerce Way. There will be holiday entertainment by local groups, holiday treats and a visit from Santa. Santa will have a special treat for children ages 12 and under (while supplies last). Information: (323) 887-4434 or www.ci.commerce.ca.us.

COLTON - 47TH ANNUAL COLTON CHRISTMAS PARADE. The Colton Christmas parade will take place beginning at 10 a.m. on La Cadena from "O" to "D" Streets. This year's theme is "The Grinch That Saved Christmas." Information: (909) 825-2222, (909) 370-6153, www.coltonchamber.org or www.ci.colton.ca.us.

CORONA - DOS LAGOS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY AND SANTA ARRIVAL. The day will begin at 10 a.m. with a free screening of the movie "Elf" in the Dos Lagos Luxury Theatres. Holiday performances and the tree lighting ceremony will begin at 5 p.m., and following the ceremony from 6 - 8 p.m. there will be winter festivities for kids and photos with Santa (bring your own camera). The Shops at Dos Lagos are located at 2780 Cabot Drive. Information: (951) 277-7601 or www.shopdoslagos.com.

COSTA MESA - METRO POINTE ENTERTAINMENT SERIES. Caroling Connection (Strolling Carolers) from 1 - 4 p.m., Brad Winchell (Holiday Steel Drums, at the Bridge) from 1 - 4 p.m. and The Alturas (Holiday/Music of the Andes) from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Santa Claus also will be present from 1 - 4 p.m. and available for pictures from 2 - 3 p.m. at Nordstrom Rack. Bring your cameras! Performances take place Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. or as noted at Metro Pointe at South Coast, 901 South Coast Drive. Stage is outdoors facing the restaurants. No lawn chairs. Information: (714) 481-5009 or www.metropointe.com.

COVINA - 72ND ANNUAL COVINA CHRISTMAS PARADE. "It's Christmastime in the City." The parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Badillo Street and Citrus, travel west on Badillo to Hollenbeck Avenue, and turn south on Hollenbeck Avenue to Puente Street. There will be bands, floats, decorated novelties and a variety of local groups participating in the parade. Parking is available on city streets and at the Metrolink structure at 559 N. Citrus. Crowds for the parade are large and early arrival is recommended. Information: (626) 384-5340 or www.covinaca.gov.

DANA POINT - DANA POINT TREE LIGHTING AT LA PLAZA PARK. The City of Dana Point Tree Lighting at La Plaza Park, 34111 La Plaza Street, will take place from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. There will be holiday carolers, complimentary hot chocolate and cookies, pre-packaged treats for children up to 12 years of age, and the tree lighting at 5:15 p.m. Donations for the Spark of Love toy drive will be accepted at the event. Information: (949) 248-3530 or www.danapoint.org.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY - FOUNTAIN VALLEY ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY. The annual Tree Lighting event will take place from 4:30 - 8 p.m. at the Fountain Valley Recreation Center and Sports Park, 16400 Brookhurst Street (near Heil). The program will include performances by community groups, food available for purchase, games, trackless train rides and photo opportunities with Santa (bring your own camera). The tree will be lit between 5:30 - 5:45 p.m. Information: (714) 839-8611 or www.fountainvalley.org.

FULLERTON - FULLERTON WINTER MARKET.. The Fullerton Museum Center will present the 2023 Winter Market from 2 - 6 p.m. at the Downtown Fullerton Plaza, 301 N. Pomona Avenue. There will be live music/holiday performances, a beer garden, food trucks, craft vendors, pictures with Santa and more. Information: (714) 519-4461, www.fullertonmuseum.com or www.cityoffullerton.com.

GARDEN GROVE - WINTER IN THE GROVE. The city of Garden Grove brings together the best of Winterfest and the Tree Lighting as Winter in the Grove. The event will take place from 3 - 7 p.m. at Village Green Park, 12732 Main Street. Activities will include a craft area, holiday refreshments, letters to Santa, a holiday craft boutique, free inflatables and 50 tons of snow (fee for unlimited snow slides). Entertainment by local organizations will begin at 5 p.m. followed by the lighting of the tree and the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus. Information: (714) 741-5290 or www.ggcity.org.

GLENDALE - 45TH ANNUAL MONTROSE-GLENDALE CHRISTMAS PARADE. The Montrose-Glendale Christmas Parade will kick off at 6 p.m. from Honolulu Avenue/Rosemont Avenue and will continue east on Honolulu Avenue toward Verdugo Road. The center of the parade is at Honolulu Avenue and Ocean View Boulevard. There will be local dignitaries, school bands, celebrities and Santa Claus (usually in his Glendale PD helicopter). Information: (818) 970-0976, (818) 528-6060 or www.montrosechristmasparade.com.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA. Live Holiday Music on the Green with Jonny Zye from 6 - 9 p.m.; also Holiday Christmas Carolers strolling from 5 - 6 p.m., photos with Santa from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and "Let it Snow" with the Snow Queen and Princess at 5 and 6 p.m. (30 minute show). Performances take place at the times listed in the Green area at Bella Terra. The Bella Terra Center's address is 7777 Edinger Avenue. Information: (714) 897-2534 or www.bellaterra-hb.com.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT PACIFIC CITY. YuleTones (Contemporary Pop A Cappella - Holiday Favorites) at the Yuletide Tree from 5 - 6 p.m. Pacific City is located at 21010 Pacific Coast Highway. Information: www.gopacificcity.com, events.

INDIO - OUTDOOR MUSIC AT FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO. Red Hot Cholo Peppers (Red Hot Chili Peppers Tribute) with Outlaw Mariachis. Outdoor music returns to the Rock Yard at Fantasy Springs on Friday and Saturday nights from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Guests must be 18 or over. The Rock Yard is an amphitheater-style arena with two side-by-side stages, and admission is free. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is located at 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway. Two other series, Noches de Fuego on Wednesday and Sunday nights and Country Night on Thursday night, have now been moved inside to LIT. 21+ for entry to LIT. See additional details on website. Information: 1-800-827-2946 or www.fantasyspringsresort.com, go to entertainment/rock-yard.

INGLEWOOD - WINTERFEST AT HOLLYWOOD PARK. Winterfest will take place from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. at The Promenade at Hollywood Park, 1213 S. District Drive. The event will include a farmers' market from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., holiday arts and crafts, local artisan and food vendors, live performances by Musicians at Play and Inglewood High School, craft activities, photos with black Santa, and a celebrity basketball game. Complimentary parking for all attendees; enter the PS2 structure on Prarie Avenue/97th Street. Information: (424) 541-9100 or www.hollywoodparkca.com.

IRVINE - ILLUMINATE IRVINE. The City of Irvine will present an evening of holiday festivities at Illuminate Irvine. The event will take place from 3 - 7 p.m. at the Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex. There will be winter wonderland-inspired activities, holiday music classics, and the lighting of the holiday tree. Visitors are encouraged to donate a new, unwrapped gift for children up to age 12 to aid the 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee Holiday Toy Drive. The OC Great Park is located off the 5 Freeway at the Sand Canyon exit. Information: (949) 724-6606 or www.cityofirvine.org.

LA HABRA - LA HABRA TAMALE FESTIVAL. The 9th Annual La Habra Tamale Festival will take place from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Euclid Street between La Habra Boulevard and Bridenbecker Avenue, as well as at both Portola and Brio Parks and the La Habra City Hall parking lot. Activities include a tamale contest, dance and music performances on multiple stages, food vendors and tamale sales, a children's area, vendor booths, a holiday boutique, and the city's holiday tree lighting at 5:30 p.m. See website for entertainment schedule. Information: (562) 383-4200, www.lahabratamalefestival.com or www.lahabraca.gov.

LA MIRADA - CHILI HOLIDAY CELEBRATION. The 2023 Chili Holiday Celebration will take place from 5 - 8 p.m. at the Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center, 13806 La Mirada Boulevard. The festivities will include live entertainment, holiday crafts, snow sledding, a holiday train, photos with Santa, the city's tree lighting ceremony, and complimentary chili, hot dogs, cookies and warm drinks. Information: (562) 943-7277 or www.cityoflamirada.org.

LA VERNE - OLD TOWN HOLIDAY STROLL. The Holiday Stroll in Old Town La Verne will take place from 3 - 8 p.m. throughout the Old Town area (vicinity of Third and "D" Streets, just south of Bonita Avenue). Businesses and restaurants will be open for extended hours offering free refreshments, great deals and more, in addition to the merriment in Old Town. There will be the annual telling of a holiday classic story, the lighting of the Christmas tree at 6 p.m., caroling, live music and a free photo opportunity with Santa from 3 - 6 p.m. Information: (909) 596-8700, www.ci.la-verne.ca.us or www.oldtownlaverne.org.

LAGUNA NIGUEL - CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING. The Laguna Niguel Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony will take place from 5 - 8 p.m. at City Hall, 30111 Crown Valley Parkway. There will be seasonal entertainment, crafts, the lighting of the tree, and a visit from Santa. Bring your camera for pictures with Santa. Information: (949) 425-5100 or www.cityoflagunaniguel.org.

LAKE ARROWHEAD - 2023 BLUE JAY CHRISTMAS PARADE. The Main Street Blue Jay Christmas Parade will take place beginning at 2 p.m. along Highway 189 (Highway 189 will be closed from 1 - 3:30 p.m.) This year's theme is "It Takes a Village." There will be a variety of floats, marching bands, community organizations and more. Information: (909) 336-1547, http://www.lakearrowheadchamber.com or www.bluejayparade.com.

LONG BEACH - 39TH ANNUAL BELMONT SHORE CHRISTMAS PARADE. The 39th Annual Belmont Shore Christmas parade will take place from 6 - 9 p.m. along a 15-block stretch of 2nd Street in Belmont Shore from Livingston Avenue to Bayshore Avenue. There will be more than 100 entries, and an appearance by St. Nick! Road closure begin early, so please allow time for parking and arriving at the event. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed on the street during the parade. Information: (562) 434-3066 or http://www.belmontshore.org.

LOS ALAMITOS - WINTER WONDERLAND. The City of Los Alamitos will present the Winter Wonderland at the Plaza from 4 - 7:30 p.m. at St. Isidore Historical Plaza, 10961 Reagan Street. There will be a Santa's village, ongoing musical entertainment by local groups, free snow play, and a tree lighting ceremony at 5:15 p.m. Information: (562) 431-3538 or www.cityoflosalamitos.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - PERFORMANCES AT THE COLBURN SCHOOL. Music Academy Young Artist Performances. Students will perform as part of an intimate recital series featuring a variety of repertoire. The program will take place from 5 - 6:30 p.m. in Thayer Hall. Performances are open to the public; some may require advanced tickets/reservations. The Colburn School is located at 200 South Grand across from the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Information: (213) 621-2200 or www.colburnschool.edu.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - PERFORMANCES AT THE COLBURN SCHOOL. Community School Winter School Recitals showcasing instrumentalists and vocalists from the CSPA. Programs will take place at 7 and 8:30 p.m. in Thayer Hall on Friday and Saturday. Performances are open to the public; some may require advanced tickets/reservations. The Colburn School is located at 200 South Grand across from the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Information: (213) 621-2200 or www.colburnschool.edu.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - PERFORMANCES AT THE COLBURN SCHOOL. Community School Honors Chamber Recital. Top students from the Ed and Mari Edelman Chamber Music Institute present an evening of chamber works. The program will take place at 7 p.m. in Zipper Hall. Performances are open to the public; some may require advanced tickets/reservations. The Colburn School is located at 200 South Grand across from the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Information: (213) 621-2200 or www.colburnschool.edu.

LOS ANGELES (WEST) - UCLA HERB ALPERT SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Music of China Fall Concert. The UCLA Chinese Music Ensembles, directed by Chi Li, will perform traditional and contemporary music including Chinese opera arias, zheng unison, qin unison, folk dance and silk and bamboo music. The program will take place at 5 p.m. in Schoenberg Hall. Information: (310) 825-5947 or www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu.

MONTEBELLO - WINTER WONDERLAND. The Montebello Winter Wonderland will take place from 3 - 9 p.m. at Montebello City Hall, 1600 W. Beverly Boulevard. There will be food and artisan vendors, snow slides, ongoing entertainment, a special visit from Santa and the lighting of the holiday tree. Information: (323) 887-1200 or www.montebelloca.gov.

NEWPORT BEACH - CRYSTAL COVE TREE LIGHTING AND HOLIDAY BAZAAR. The Crystal Cove Tree Lighting and Holiday Bazaar will take place from 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. The Bazaar will run from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., holiday crafts from noon - 4 p.m., a Santa meet and greet from 4 - 5 p.m. in Cottage #46, cookies and cocoa and a performance by the Corona del Mar High School Madrigal Singers from 3 - 5 p.m., and the tree lighting at 5:15 p.m. in front of the Beachcomber Cafe. Parking is available in the Los Trancos parking lot; a $15 day use parking fee will apply for the event. Information: www.crystalcove.org or https://crystalcove.org/event/holiday-bazaar-tree-lighting-2023.

NORWALK - 2023 HOLIDAY FESTIVAL AND TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY. The 2023 Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting will take place from 6 - 9 p.m. on the Norwalk Civic Center Lawn, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard. There will be snow slides (bring mittens/gloves), game booths, arts and craft tents, stage entertainment, the tree lighting ceremony at 7 p.m. and more. Information: (652) 929-5702, www.norwalk.org or www.norwalkca.gov.

ONTARIO - HOLIDAY LIGHT PARADE AND ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY. The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place at 6:30 p.m. at Ontario Town Square, 224 N. Euclid, after the holiday lights parade on Euclid Avenue. There will be the tree lighting, a visit from Santa, and more. Information: (909) 937-3000, www.ontariotownsquare.org or www.ci.ontario.ca.us.

ORANGE - CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PERFORMING ARTS EVENTS. Two programs. From 5 - 6:30 p.m., Instrumental Chamber Music: Strings, directed by Yoshika Masuda. Also from 8 - 9:30 p.m., Piano Collaborative Arts, directed by Louise Thomas. Both programs will take place in Salmon Hall, BH 100. Reservations are required. The Chapman University campus is located at N. Glassell Street/E. Palm Avenue. Information: (714) 997-6871 or www.chapman.edu/music, go to "attend a performance" or "calendar of events."

PALOS VERDES AND VICINITY - PENINSULA PARADE OF LIGHTS. The Peninsula Parade of Lights in Rolling Hills Estates will take plac from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Grand Marshal will be Alex Gray. The parade will begin at Silver Spur Road and Drybank Drive, continue east on Silver Spur to Roxcove Drive and then south to Deep Valley Drive, finishing at the Promenade on the Peninsula to Norris Center Drive. There will be marching bands, holiday floats, Santa and community partners. Information: (310) 377-1577, x 110 or www.rollinghillsestates.gov.

PASADENA - AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY PERFORMANCES. Celebrate Christmas. The two performances will take place off campus at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Lake Avenue Church, 393 N. Lake Avenue in Pasadena. Information: (626) 812-3018 or www.apu.edu/music.

PASADENA - SOUTH LAKE AVENUE HOLIDAYFEST. HolidayFest will take place from noon - 5 p.m. in the area around 140 S. Lake, 251 S. Lake and 345 S. Lake (next to Macy's). Musical performances will include: El Santo Golpe (Afro-Latin) at 1 p.m., Dustbowl Revival (Roots/Brass/Folk) at 3 p.m. and Twisted Gypsy (Fleetwood Mac Tribute) at 5 p.m., plus DJ William Reed spinning in between sets. There also will be a Santa's Village, holiday artisan market, art/craft activities, special in-store promotions from local merchants and more. Information: (626) 792-1259 or www.southlakeavenue.org.

PASADENA - PASADENA YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (PYSO) PERFORMANCES. The Pasadena Youth Symphony Performances will take place throughout the day at the Ambassador Auditorium, 131 S.St. John Avenue. The Prelude Strings, String Orchestra and Overture Strings will perform at 11:30 a.m., the Symphony and Wind Ensemble will perform at 3 p.m. the the Sinfonia and Philharmonic will present a program at 7:30 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each performance. Tickets are not required, and parking will be available at the Wells Fargo parking structure across Green Street. Information: (626) 793-7172 or www.pasadenasymphony-pops.org.

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA - CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING. The Rancho Santa Margarita Christmas tree lighting ceremony will take place lakeside at Lago Santa Margarita Lakeshore Park beginning at 5 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive by boat, and there will be musical performances by The Bridge Church. The lighting will be at 6 p.m. Following the tree lighting events will continue until 7 p.m., including complimentary hot cocoa and cookies (while supplies last). Information: (949) 709-0013 or www.samlarc.org.

REDLANDS - REDLANDS KIWANIS CHRISTMAS PARADE. The parade will take place at 6 p.m. in downtown Redlands. The parade will begin on Brookside at Citrus/Eureka in downtown Redlands, travel east on Citrus to 8th Street and on to State Street, east on State Street to Orange, and south on Orange to Citrus, and from Citrus back to Eureka/Brookside. The parade will include floats, musical performances and a visit from Santa. This year's theme is "An Old Fashioned Redlands Christmas." Information: www.cityofredlands.org, www.redlandsparade.com or www.kiwanisclubofredlands.org.

RIALTO - RIALTO HOLIDAY FESTIVAL AND PARADE. The Rialto Holiday Parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. in downtown Rialto at Willow Avenue/Rialto Avenue. After the parade activities continue at the Rialto Civic Center, 150 S. Palm Avenue, where there will be the tree lighting, a vendor fair, live entertainment, a snow hill (wristband fee), and more until 9:30 p.m. Information: (909) 421-4949, (909) 877-9706 or www.rialtoca.gov.

RIVERSIDE - NIGHTLY ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS. The Riverside Festival of Lights will continue through December 31, and there will be community entertainers Thursday through Sunday from 5 - 10 p.m. at 9th Street and Main. Other Festival activities include an ice rink (fee), food and merchandise vendors, visits with Santa and more, along with the light display at the Mission Inn. Entertainment schedules for the duration of the event are available by clicking the "Entertainment" link under the "Things to Do" topic on the Festival website (first website listed). Information: (951) 683-7100, (951) 826-5586, www.riversideca.gov/fol or www.riverside-chamber.com.

SAN CLEMENTE - PUTTIN' ON THE GLITZ. Puttin' on the Glitz is an evening of holiday cheer and a city tradition presented by the San Clemente Downtown Business Association. There will be live entertainment by a variety of groups along the street, visits with Santa, and downtown shops will stay open late. The event will take place from 4 - 8:30 p.m. along Avenida Del Mar in downtown San Clemente and is part of the Santa's Village by the Sea event. Information: (949) 218-5378 or www.scdba.org.

SAN CLEMENTE - SANTA'S VILLAGE BY THE SEA. The holiday program will take place from 4 - 9 p.m. at the San Clemente Community Center, 100 N. Calle Seville and on Avenida del Mar. There will be snow hill sledding, holiday games, cookie decorating, live holiday music, and visits with Santa (bring a camera for pictures). The city's tree lighting ceremony will take place at 5 p.m. Admission is free but there will be a nominal fee for some activities (advance purchase of wristbands online is recommended). Area parking is limited, and the San Clemente Trolley red line will be available until 10 p.m. Information: (949) 361-8264 or http://www.san-clemente.org.

SAN DIMAS - HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA.. The city's annual holiday celebration will take place from 3 - 9 p.m. in downtown San Dimas. The "Let it Snow" parade will take place at 4 p.m. along Bonita Avenue. Other activities begin at 5:30 p.m. There will be snow slides, game booths, food and merchandise vendors, food trucks, community performances/holiday entertainment, a beer garden, and the tree lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. at the Walker House, 121 North San Dimas Avenue. Admission and entertainment are free; fee for some activities. Information: (909) 394-6230 or www.cityofsandimas.com.

SAN PEDRO/WILMINGTON - "CIVIL WAR CHRISTMAS" CELEBRATION AT THE DRUM BARRACKS CIVIL WAR MUSEUM AND VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS AND OPEN HOUSE AT THE BANNING MUSEUM. Experience an authentic replica of a Civil War-era holiday celebration, complete with rustic handmade toys, ornaments and other decorations, and entertainment. Events take place from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Drum Barracks Civil War Museum, 1052 Banning Boulevard in Wilmington. A complimentary horse-drawn trolley also will be available to take visitors to the Victorian Christmas celebration at the Banning Museum, 401 E. "M" Street in Wilmington. There will be Victorian-themed decorations and holiday entertainment, self-guided tours of the museum, chidren's crafts, refreshments, and a visit from St. Nick. Trolley rides and museum tours end promptly at 3:30 p.m. Information: (310) 548-7509 or www.drumbarracks.org (Drum Barracks) and (310) 548-7777 or www.thebanningmuseum.org (Banning Museum).

SAN PEDRO/WILMINGTON - PORT OF LOS ANGELES HOLIDAYS BY THE SEA. On December 2, along with the. boat parade, there will be a holiday celebration at San Pedro Town Square, Promenade at 6th Street and Harbor Boulevard. The Town Square tree lighting will take place at 5:30 p.m., and there will be live entertainment, crafts and games at Crafted, and activities at the LA Maritime Miuseum. Bring chairs and blankets if you intend to stay to watch the boat parade. On December 3, in addition to the San Pedro parade, there will be a Winter Wonderland of Snow from 3 - 8 p.m. That event will take place at LA Waterfront Town Square, Berth 84, Foot of 6th Street and will include family activities and entertainment. Information: www.portoflosangeles.org or www.lawaterfront.org.

SANTA ANA - SANTA ANA WINTER VILLAGE OPENING AND TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY. The event will take place from 5 - 8 p.m. at Civic Center Plaza, 717 W. Santa Ana Boulevard. The city tree will be lit at 5:30 p.m., and there also will be a light show, skating and photo opportunities with Santa (bring your camera). Information: www.santa-ana.org or www.sana-ana.org/winter-village.

SANTA FE SPRINGS - SANTA FE SPRINGS TREE LIGHTING. The city's tree lighting ceremony will take place from 5 - 9 p.m. at Soaring Dreams Plaza, Telegraph/Pioneer (11710 E. Telegraph Road). There will be performances from local groups, a craft area, snow play area and sledding, and the tree lighting ceremony. Photos with Santa will be available for a nominal fee, and there will be complimentary hot cocoa and sweet treats available (while supplies last). Information: (562) 863-4896 or www.santafesprings.org.

SANTA MONICA - SANTA MONICA SYMPHONY. "Ksajikian and Schumann." Troy Quinn, music director and conductor, and guest soloist Armen Ksajikian, cello. The concert will take place from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. in the John Adams Middle School Performing Arts Center, 1630 Pearl Street. The program will include Sibelius: Finlandia, Camille Saint-Saens: Concerto for Cello, No. 1 in A minor, Op. 33, and Schumann: Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Op. 120. Reservations are required and can be made via the link on the Symphony website. Information: (310) 395-6330 or www.smsymphony.org.

SANTA MONICA - SANTA MONICA PUBLIC LIBRARY PERFORMANCES Soundwaves New Music Concert: Jazz clarinetist Ben Goldberg with bassist Sickafoose and drummer Amendola. The program will take place from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. in the MLK Auditorium at the main library, 601 Santa Monica Boulevard. Information: (310) 458-8600 or www.smpl.org.

VENICE - 12TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY LIGHTING OF THE VENICE SIGN. The 12th Annual Holiday Lighting of the Venice sign will take place from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Venice sign at Windward Avenue and Pacific Avenue. The lighting will take place at about 8 p.m. Windward Avenue east of Pacific Avenue will be closed for the event, which also will include a Holiday Taste of Venice and Winter Wonderland with carnival games and photos with Santa (bring your own camera). There also will be surprise performances by Grammy and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame musical guests and local bands. Information: (310) 822-5425 or www.venicechamber.net.

WHITTIER - WHITTIER TREE LIGHTING AND HOLIDAY SONATA. The Whittier Tree Lighting will kick off the evening from 5 - 6 p.m. at the Whittier City Hall, 13230 Penn Street. There will be carolers and holiday tunes, seasonal crafts and hot cocoa and treats. The Holiday Sonata will take place in Uptown Whittier on Greenleaf Avenue after the tree lighting until 9 p.m. The traditional evening activity throughout the Uptown business district will feature musical entertainment, holiday activities for children, open shops and merchant holiday open houses, and photos with Santa. Information: (562) 567-9999 or www.cityofwhittier.org.

WOODLAND HILLS - HOLIDAY ARTS AND MUSIC FESTIVAL. The 2023 Holiday Arts and Music Festival will take place from 1 - 5 p.m. at Warner Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Boulevard. There will be a snow area, free holiday arts and crafts for children, holiday shopping, free photos with Santa, and entertainment. Information: (818) 704-1368 or www.valleycultural.org.

YORBA LINDA - HOLIDAY ON MAIN STREET. The annual Holiday on Main Street event will take place from 4 - 9 p.m. on Main Street in Old Town Yorba Linda. There will be holiday entertainment, a youth talent show, artisan shopping, pictures with Santa, a holiday drinks lounge, pettng zoo and more. Donations of unwrapped toys will be accepted for the local toy drive. Information: (714) 412-1982 or www.holidayonmainstreet.com.

 SUNDAY DECEMBER 3 

ANAHEIM - ANAHEIM TREE LIGHTING FESTIVAL AND HOLDAY VILLAGE. The event will take place from noon. - 8 p.m. at a new location - Anaheim City Hall, 200 S. Anaheim Boulevard. There will be free holiday craft activities for children and musical performances from noon - 5 p.m., food vendors and shopping, visits with Santa from 3 - 5 p.m., the lighting of the tree from 6 - 7 p.m. (procession starts at 5:45 p.m.) and more. Information: (714) 765-5191, (714) 956-3586, www.downtownanaheim.com or www.anaheim.net.

CHINO HILLS - PERFORMANCES AT THE SHOPPES AT CHINO HILLS. The Berrytones of the Crescendo Performing Arts Academy will be performing a special musical set from the 1940s, 50s and late 1960 from 2 - 4 p.m. The Shoppes at Chino Hills will present a variety of performances throughout the year. All events take place in the promenade area at the Shoppes at Chino Hills, 13920 City Center Drive. Information (866) 909-0305 or www.shoppesatchinohills.com.

CLAREMONT - PERFORMANCES AT THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES. Pomona College: Pomona College Choir, conducted by Donna M. Di Grazia, with organ soloist Weicheng Zhao. The program will include Flaherty: This is the Day, Hallstork: Arise My Beloved, Lauridsen: Lux aeterna, and Biebl: Ave Maria. Performances will take place on Friday at 8 p.m. and on Sunday at 3 p.m. in Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. 4th Street. Information: (909) 607-2671 or www.pomona.edu/music-calendar; also www.collegescalendar.org.

CORONA - CORONA HOLIDAY LIGHTING CELEBRATION. The city's tree lighting ceremony and holiday celebration will take place from 4 - 7 p.m. on the historic civic center front lawn, 815 W. Sixth Street. There will be live entertainment by local groups, the tree lighting ceremony, a snow play area, an artisan market, photo opportunities with Santa and more. Donations also will be accepted at the event for the "Spark of Love" toy drive. Parking is located at City Hall, 400 S. Vicentia Avenue. Information: (951) 736-2241 or www.coronaca.gov.

DOWNEY - DOWNEY CHRISTMAS PARADE 2023. The 2023 Downey Christmas Parade will take place at 1 p.m. along Downey Avenue downtown. The parade will include marching bands, equestrian units, community groups and local dignitaries and more. This year's theme is "Holidays at Home." Information: (562) 923-2191 or www.downeychamber.org.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - LIGHT A LIGHT OF LOVE PIER LIGHTING CEREMONY. The Light a Light of Love Pier Lighting will take place in downtown Huntington Beach along Main Street and at Pier Plaza at the Huntington Beach Pier. At 4 p.m. there will be a children's parade on Main Street, followed by entertainment and photo ops with Santa at Pier Plaza. The formal pier and snowflake lighting ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. Information: (714) 842-6600 or www.waymakersoc.org.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA. Live Holiday Music on the Green with Emma Jane Thommen from noon - 3 p.m.; also photos with Santa from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. and "Let it Snow" with the Snow Queen and Princess at 5 and 6 p.m. (30 minute show). Performances take place at the times listed in the Green area at Bella Terra. The Bella Terra Center's address is 7777 Edinger Avenue. Information: (714) 897-2534 or www.bellaterra-hb.com.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT PACIFIC CITY. Classic Holiday Songs with Cara LaGreen and Jeff Bates on the Paver Patio from 5 - 7 p.m. Pacific City is located at 21010 Pacific Coast Highway. Information: www.gopacificcity.com, events.

LAGUNA BEACH - LAGUNA COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND HOLIDAY CONCERTS. The Laguna Community Concert Band will present two December concerts. On December 3, the holiday concert with the concert band and jazz band will take place from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Artists Theater, Laguna Beach High School, 625 Park Avenue. On December 14 there will be a holiday jazz concert from 6 - 7:30 p.m. The concert will take place at the Laguna Beach Community Center/Susi Q Center, 380 3rd Street. Information: www.lagunaconcertband.com.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - CLASSICAL SUNDAYS AT SIX - Presented at 6 p.m. by Great Music at Saint James, Classical Sundays at Six will feature chamber, orchestral, and solo artists from Southern California and around the globe streaming and on demand. Tickets may be required for some performances; see website for details. Performances will be: December 3 - Samuel Nebyu, violin, and Jacopo Giacopuzzi, piano, and December 17 - Cristina Montes Mateo, harp, and friends. Saint James LA is located at 3903 Wilshire Boulevard. Information: www.greatmusicla.org.org or https://stjla.org/greatmusic.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - PERFORMANCES AT THE COLBURN SCHOOL. Community School Concert Band and Wind Ensemble, directed by Eleanor Nunz. The program of music for brass, winds and percussion will take place at 6 p.m. in Zipper Hall. Performances are open to the public; some may require advanced tickets/reservations. The Colburn School is located at 200 South Grand across from the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Information: (213) 621-2200 or www.colburnschool.edu.

LOS ANGELES (SOUTH AND EAST) - 78TH ANNIVERSARY NORTHEAST LOS ANGELES (NELA) CHRISTMAS PARADE. The 78th Anniversary NELA Christmas Parade will take place at 1 p.m. on North Figueroa Street from Avenue 60 to 50. The parade will include marching bands, dancers, stilt walkers, equestrian units, car clubs, community organizations and more. Information: (323) 816-4455, http://thehighlandparkchamberofcommerce.com, or www.facebook.com/nela-christmas-parade-774541809358398.

LOS ANGELES (WEST) - HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES AT THE LOS ANGELES FARMERS MARKET. Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree Holiday Kick Off. The event with live music and entertainment, youth performances, children's crafts and photo opportunities with friends from the North Pole, and a toy and food drive will take place from 2 - 7 p.m. From 3 - 7 p.m. there will be performances by The MoonRays Doo Wop Holiday Show, Grand Arts High School Holiday Jazz Carolers and the Crown City Bombers Rockin' Xmas Dance Party. Events/activities take place on the Plaza at the Los Angeles Farmers Market, 6333 W. Third Street. Information: (323) 933-9211 or www.farmersmarketla.com.

LOS ANGELES (WEST) - PALISADES SYMPHONY. Joel B. Lish, conductor and director, joined by the Brentwood Palisades Chorale, led by Susan S. Rosenstein. The program will include Rossini: Overture to "Il Signor Bruschino," Vivaldi, "Gloria" for chorus, soloists and orchestra, and John Rutter: "Magnificat" (1990) for chorus, soloists and orchestra. The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the Palisades Methodist Church, 801 Via de la Paz in Pacific Palisades. Information: (310) 454-8040 or www.palisadessymphony.org.

LOS ANGELES (WEST) - WEST LA FARMERS MARKET CONCERT SERIES. KAILA: Klezmer Art Institute LA Band from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., Ho Aloha Polynesian Dancers from 12:15 - 12:55 p.m., and Erik Alvaro Verduzco (Solo Guitar/Vocals) from 1 - 1:45 p.m. Also free yoga class from 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. The market takes place Sundays from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the West LA Civic Center Bandshell, 11338 Santa Monica Boulevard (at Purdue Avenue), and begins with a free yoga class at 9:30 a.m. Free parking at the corner of Corinth Avenue and Iowa Avenue. Information: www.wlafarmersmarket.com.

NEWPORT BEACH - CORONA DEL MAR CHRISTMAS WALK. The 44th Annual Corona Del Mar Christmas Walk will take place on Pacific Coast Highway in the Village of Corona Del Mar from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. There will be entertainment with over 17 local bands, Santa visits and photos, beer and wine gardens, merchant and restaurant promotions and more. Activities center around the Bandera's parking lot at 3201 E. Pacific Coast Highway. Information: (949) 673-4050 or www.cdmchamber.com.

ORANGE - 29TH ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY AND CANDLELIGHT CHOIR PROCESSION. Festivities will begin at 3:30 p.m. with activities for children and non-profit food and novelty booths (fee) in the Old Town Orange Plaza (traffic circle area) at Chapman/Glassell. The official tree lighting program and candlelight procession will begin at 5:15 p.m. Sing along to traditional carols of the season with a candlelight procession and led by Michael Short with full choir and orchestra. The event can be very crowded, and early arrival for the ceremony is recommended. Some seating is available. In the event of rain, call the phone number listed for further information. Information: (714) 744-7278 or www.cityoforange.org.

ORANGE - CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PERFORMING ARTS EVENTS. Three programs. From 2 - 3:30 p.m., the Early Music Ensemble, directed by Bruce Bales, will perform "More Than Meets the Eye," an exploration of unwritten music traditions of the 17th century and earlier on rare period instruments. From 5 - 6:30 p.m., the Chapman Guitar Ensemble, directed by Daniel de Arakal, will celebrate the guitar as both a solo and chamber music instrument. Also from 8 - 10 p.m., Student Pianists in Recital, directed by Janice Park. All performances will take place in Salmon Hall, BH 100. Reservations are required. The Chapman University campus is located at N. Glassell Street/E. Palm Avenue. Information: (714) 997-6871 or www.chapman.edu/music, go to "attend a performance" or "calendar of events."

PALOS VERDES - SOUTH BAY CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY CONCERTS. The Vanhauwaert/Chalifour Duo: pianist Steven Vanhauwaert and violinist Martin Chalifour. The program will include works by Bach, Poulenc, Ysaye ad Guillaume Lekeu. The concert will take place at 3 p.m. at the Pacific Unitarian Church, 5621 Montemalga in Rancho Palos Verdes. Program notes for the concert are available on the website; see website also for audience policies and for directions. Information: (310) 376-2169, www.sbcms.net or www.palosverdes.com/sbcms.

PASADENA - CALTECH PERFORMANCES. OcTech Choral Concert: Winter's Night. OcTech, Caltech's choral octet, will present a concert from 7 - 8:30 p.m. in the Kerchoff Morgan Library. The program will include seasonal songs, some familiar, some new, and songs about stars, wonder and light in the darkness. Tickets are not required. See website for campus directions. Information: (626) 395-3295, http://pva.caltech.edu or www.music-theater-art.caltech.edu.

PICO RIVERA - HOLIDAY FESTIVAL AND TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY. The Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place from 4 - 8 p.m. at the Pico Rivera City Hall, 6615 Passons Boulevard. The event will include a snow play area, arts and crafts, live music featuring Soto (Latin Funk/R&B) the lighting of the civic center tree, and a visit from Santa. Parking will be available at El Rancho High Schoool. Information: (562) 801-4430 or www.pico-rivera.org.

REDLANDS - HOLIDAY LIGHTING CEREMONY AT KIMBERLY CREST HOUSE AND GARDENS. The festive annual tradition returns with a new twist for 2023 - "Windows into Christmas Past." After the countdown to the lights of the Kimberly Crest array, visitors can meander along the veranda for photos with Santa, peering into windows to view living scenes of Victorian holiday celebrations. Cap lff the experience with a visit to Mrs. Claus's sweetshop. The event is free but you must have a ticket to enter. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the lighting ceremony is at 6 p.m., and events will continue until 7 p.m. Parking is extremely limited, so dress warmly, bring flashlights and plan a long, leisurely stroll from Highland Avenue to Prospect Park. Kimberly Crest House and Gardens is located at 1325 Prospect Drive. The property is a registered California Historical Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Information: (909) 792-2111 or www.kimberlycrest.org.

REDONDO BEACH - FESTIVE JOY CONCERT. The Palos Verdes Symphonic Band will present a holiday concert titled "Festive Joy." The concert will take place at 4 p.m. at the Riviera United Methodist Church, 375 Palos Verdes Boulevard in Redondo Beach. Reservations are not required. Information: www.pvsband.org.

RIVERSIDE - NIGHTLY ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS. The Riverside Festival of Lights will continue through December 31, and there will be community entertainers Thursday through Sunday from 5 - 10 p.m. at 9th Street and Main. Other Festival activities include an ice rink (fee), food and merchandise vendors, visits with Santa and more, along with the light display at the Mission Inn. Entertainment schedules for the duration of the event are available by clicking the "Entertainment" link under the "Things to Do" topic on the Festival website (first website listed). Information: (951) 683-7100, (951) 826-5586, www.riversideca.gov/fol or www.riverside-chamber.com.

SAN PEDRO - 43RD ANNUAL SAN PEDRO SPIRIT OF THE HOLIDAYS PARADE. The 43rd Annual Holiday Parade will take place from 1 - 3 p.m. in downtown San Pedro beginning at 13th Street and Pacific Avenue. The parade will continue north along Pacific Avenue to 6th Street, then continue east on 6th Street to Palos Verdes Street. The parade will include bands, drill teams, schools and non-profit organizations, elected officials, celebrities and corporate participants. Information: (310) 832-7272, www.sanpedrochamber.com or www.spholidayparade.com.

SAN PEDRO/WILMINGTON - PORT OF LOS ANGELES HOLIDAYS BY THE SEA. On December 2, along with the. boat parade, there will be a holiday celebration at San Pedro Town Square, Promenade at 6th Street and Harbor Boulevard. The Town Square tree lighting will take place at 5:30 p.m., and there will be live entertainment, crafts and games at Crafted, and activities at the LA Maritime Miuseum. Bring chairs and blankets if you intend to stay to watch the boat parade. On December 3, in addition to the San Pedro parade, there will be a Winter Wonderland of Snow from 3 - 8 p.m. That event will take place at LA Waterfront Town Square, Berth 84, Foot of 6th Street and will include family activities and entertainment. Information: www.portoflosangeles.org or www.lawaterfront.org.

SANTA ANA - FAMILY FESTIVALS AT THE BOWERS MUSEUM. This month's festival will be a Celebration of Winter Holidays. The event will take place from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the museum courtyard and will include music and dance performances and a variety of art activities. The Bowers Museum is located at 2002 N. Main Street. Information: (714) 567-3600 or www.bowers.org.

YORBA LINDA - NIXON LIBRARY SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES Placentia Community Chorus. All performances (unless otherwise indicated) are at 2 p.m. at the Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Concerts do not include admission to the museum. Information: (714) 993-5075, (714) 993-3393 or www.nixonfoundation.org.

 MONDAY DECEMBER 4 

CLAREMONT - PERFORMANCES AT THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES. Pomona College: Giri Kusuma, I Nyoman Wenten, music director, and Nanik Wenten, dance director. Pomona College's Balinese Gamelan will present a colorful program of traditional and contemporary Balinese music and dance. The program will take place at 8 p.m. in Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. 4th Street. Information: (909) 607-2671 or www.pomona.edu/music-calendar; also www.collegescalendar.org.

DANA POINT - DANA POINT TREE LIGHTING AT PINES PARK. The City of Dana Point Tree Lighting at Pines Park, 34941 Camino Capistrano, will take place from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. There will be holiday carolers, complimentary hot chocolate and cookies, pre-packaged treats for children up to 12 years of age, and the tree lighting at 5:15 p.m. Information: (949) 248-3530 or www.danapoint.org.

DOWNEY - DOWNEY TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY. The City of Downey will host the annual tree lighting ceremony from 6 - 8:30 p.m. at the Downey Civic Center, 11111 Brookshire Avenue. There will be holiday entertainment from local schools, a snow play area, vendor fair, arts and crafts stations, Santa's arrival and photos with Santa and more. The tree lighting will take place at about 6:30 p.m. Information: (562) 904-7238 or http://www.downeyca.org.

IRVINE - UC IRVINE MUSIC DEPARTMENT PERFORMANCES. UCI Wind Ensemble, conducted by Kevin McKeown. The concert will take place at 8 p.m. in Winifred Smith Hall on the UCI campus. See campus website for directions and current parking fees. Information: (949) 824-6615 or www.arts.uci.edu.

LA VERNE - TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY. The City of La Verne tree lighting ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. before the City Council meeting. The ceremony will be held in front of City Hall, 3660 "D" Street, and there will be entertainment and a special visit from Santa Claus. Information: (909) 596-8700 or www.cityoflaverne.org.

LAGUNA HILLS - GLOBAL HARMONY SYMPHONY. The Global Harmony Symphony, conducted by Valerie Geller, with Choir Master Eileen O'Hern, will present a concert at 7 p.m. at the Geneva Presbyterian Church, 24301 El Toro Road. The concert will be the 13th Annual "OC" Handel's Messiah sing along and play along with guests organist Richard Warne, Amanda Patterson, soprano, Aleta Braxton, also, Zechariah Beeker, tenor, and Raymond Jaramillo McLeod, baritone. Information: www.globalharmonysymphony.com.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - PERFORMANCES AT THE COLBURN SCHOOL. Faculty Recital: Schubertiade. Colburn's distinguished faculty artists will perform an all-Schubert program. The program will take place at 7 p.m. in Zipper Hall and tickets are not required. Performances are open to the public; some may require advanced tickets/reservations. The Colburn School is located at 200 South Grand across from the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Information: (213) 621-2200 or www.colburnschool.edu.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE EVENING CONCERTS. World Music Ensembles: Balinese Gamelan, Brazilian Batucada, Latin Guitars, Mariachi, and West African Drumming. Evening concerts are open to the public. Performances take place at 6 p.m. in the LACC Herb and Lani Alpert Recital Hall unless otherwise noted. The campus address is 855 N. Vermont. See website for additional performances presented on YouTube Live. Information: (323) 953-4000 x2880, www.lacitycollege.edu/departments/music/calendar-of-events or www.lacitycollege.edu.

LOS ANGELES (WEST) - UCLA HERB ALPERT SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. UCLA Jazz Combos and Ensembles. On December 4 at 5 p.m. in Schoenberg Hall, the Jazz Combo directed by Charley Harrison, The UCLA World Jazz and Intercultural Improvisation Ensemble directed by Steven Loza, the Jazz Combo directed by Roberto Miranda and the UCLA Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble directed by Arturo O'Farrill. On December 5 at 7 p.m. in Schoenberg Hall, the UCLA Gluck Jazz Combo directed by Duane Benjamin, the Jazz Combos directed by Clayton Cameron and Michele Weir, The Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance and the UCLA Charles Mingus Ensemble directed by Hitomi Oba. Information: (310) 825-5947 or www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu.

WESTMINSTER - TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY. The Westminster Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center Sunken Gardens, 8200 Westminster Boulevard. There will be performances by a variety of local groups and visits with Santa, and those who are able are requested to bring canned goods to donate to those in need in the community. The event will be held outdoors, so dress warmly. Information: (714) 895-2860 or www.westminster-ca.gov.

 TUESDAY DECEMBER 5 

APPLE VALLEY - ANNUAL APPLE VALLEY CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING. The Apple Valley Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place from 5 - 7 p.m. at Civic Center Park/Town Hall, 14955 Dale Evans Parkway. The event will include live entertainment by local groups, giveaways, and the lighting of the holiday tree. Santa also will be available for photos (bring your own camera). Information: (760) 240-7880 or www.applevalleyevents.org.

CYPRESS - HOLIDAY SING AND TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION. The Cypress holiday sing and tree lighting celebration will take place beginning at 6 p.m. on the Civic Center Green, Orange Avenue/Grindlay Street. There will be performances by local school groups, train rides, complimentary hot chocolate, cookies and hot dogs (while supplies last), games, letters to Santa and cards to veterans, and a visit from Santa. Information: (714) 229-6780 or www.cypressca.org.

FULLERTON - CAL STATE UNIVERSITY FULLERTON PERFORMANCES. Tuesday Matinee, coordinated by Bongshin Ko. The program of student performances will take place at 1 p.m. in the Recital Hall. Performances take place in the locations listed on the CSUF campus, State College/Nutwood. See campus website for directions, and parking on campus is free on weekends. Information: (657) 278-3371 or www.arts.fullerton.edu.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - SURF CITY NIGHTS. Surf City Nights, Orange County's largest weekly street fair and farmers market, takes place weekly from 5 - 9 p.m. throughout the year. The event includes over 100 vendors, family-friendly/live music street performances, and activities for children. The event takes place along Main Street in downtown Huntington Beach and The Strand on 5th. Check website for weekly entertainment information. Information: www.surfcitynights.com or www.hbdowntown.com.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - PERFORMANCES AT THE COLBURN SCHOOL. Chamber Forum. Students from the Conservatory of Music will perform solo and chamber works in this recital series that takes place at 2 p.m. in Thayer Hall. The program also will be livestreamed. Performances are open to the public; some may require advanced tickets/reservations. The Colburn School is located at 200 South Grand across from the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Information: (213) 621-2200 or www.colburnschool.edu.

LOS ANGELES (WEST) - UCLA HERB ALPERT SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. UCLA Jazz Combos and Ensembles. On December 4 at 5 p.m. in Schoenberg Hall, the Jazz Combo directed by Charley Harrison, The UCLA World Jazz and Intercultural Improvisation Ensemble directed by Steven Loza, the Jazz Combo directed by Roberto Miranda and the UCLA Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble directed by Arturo O'Farrill. On December 5 at 7 p.m. in Schoenberg Hall, the UCLA Gluck Jazz Combo directed by Duane Benjamin, the Jazz Combos directed by Clayton Cameron and Michele Weir, The Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance and the UCLA Charles Mingus Ensemble directed by Hitomi Oba. Information: (310) 825-5947 or www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu.

LOS ANGELES (WEST) - UCLA HERB ALPERT SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Two programs. At 6 p.m. in Lani Hall, Fall 2023 Woodwind Chamber Concert. Also at 7:30 p.m. in the Recording Studio, Evelyn and Mo Ostin Music Center, pianist Inna Faliks book launch and recital. Information: (310) 825-5947 or www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu.

REDONDO BEACH - 43RD ANNUAL HOLIDAY MUSIC AND TREE LIGHTING. The Redondo Beach event will take place beginning at 4:30 p.m. at the Civic Center, 415 Diamond Street. There will be a presentation of Colors by RUHS MCJROTC, with Captain Hoang Nguyen. Music will be by the RUHS Choir and Jazz Band, directed by Dr. Izumi Erskine leading to the lighting of the holiday tree. Parking is available in the library parking garage. Information: (310) 318-0610 or www.redondo.org.

SAN GABRIEL - 47TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING. The San Gabriel holiday tree lighting event will take place from 6 - 8:30 p.m. in Plaza Park, 428 S. Mission Drive. The evening will include entertainment by local groups, ornament decorating and the lighting of the tree at 7 p.m. (ceremony begins at 6:50 p.m.). Santa will help light the tree and then will remain for photos. This year's event introduces a new component, "Taste of San Gabriel," with local eateries and restaurants offering complimentary bite-sized treats. Parking will be available at the Mission Playhouse, Mission Church and Park & Ride lots. Information: (626) 308-2875, www.sangabrielcity.com/treelighting or www.sangabrielcity.com.

 WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 6 

CERRITOS - PERFORMANCES AT THE CERRITOS PUBLIC LIBRARY. On December 6 at 7 p.m. enjoy the sounds of the season as the Cypress Senior Chorus, directed by Lee Lassetter, shares beautiful holiday selections. The choir is comprised of older, retired adults who love to share their joy of singing with the community. On December 28 at 6 p.m. there will be a Family Kwanzaa Celebration presented by the African American Cultural Center. Both events will take place in the Skyline Room. The library is located at the Cerritos Civic Center, 18025 Bloomfield Avenue. Information: (562) 916-1342 or www.cerritos.us, go to "Library."

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