SPECIAL EVENTS/NOTICES 

December 5 - UCLA Lectures/Symposia. Guest lecture by violinist Yevgeny Kutik. He will discuss his ongoing recital projects the explore his experience as part of the Eastern European Jewish diaspora. The program will take place at 4 p.m. in Lani Hall on the UCLA campus Information: www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu or https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/calendar.

December 13 - UCLA Hammer Museum Programs. Screening of "Ukranian Rhapsody" (1961) at 7:30 p.m. Presented as part of the Sergei Parajanov Retrospective along with two other short films. "Ukranian Rhapsody" tells the story of a young Ukranian couple whose paths tragically diverge during WWII. A conservatory-trained singer, Oksana becomes a wartime nurse while her beau is sent to the frontline and subsequently ends up a fugitive POW. The epic wartime melodrama told largely in flashbacks, it emphasizes the power of music as a balm to the ravages of reality. Film is 87 minutes and in Russian with English subtitles. Free tickets must be obtained from the box office on a first-come basis. The box office opens one hour prior to the event. The UCLA Hammer Museum is located in Westwood at 10899 Wilshire Boulevard. Information: (310) 443-7000 or www.hammer.ucla.edu.

December 18 - Jim J's Jukebox at the Beverly Hills Library. This will be the last program of fall season of the lectures by American Songbook buff Jim Jimirro (founding president of The Disney Channel and current Chairman of the Board of National Lampoon). The "Discovering American's Music" lectures cover facts, behind-the-scenes anecdotes and music from his collection. The December program will be a virtual program via Zoom. For additional information and reservations, contact the Beverly Hills Public Library at reference@beverlyhills.org or call the phone number listed. Information: (310) 288-2244 or www.bhpl.org.

LONG BEACH - KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND (TURN)TABLE. Knights of the Round (Turn)Table is a monthly event modeled after a book club. Back in the day, people used to listen to the records while staring at the album artwork and liner notes. The programs seek to recreate this experience in the company of other music lovers. No event listed for December at this time. The November featured album was Boston's Debut Album. An RSVP is required at bixbyknollsinfo.com/knights. No outside food allowed. Information: (562) 595-0081, www.facebook.com/knightsoftheroundturntable or www.bixbyknollsinfo.com, go to "events," and "knights."

LONG BEACH - VIRTUAL SHAKESPEARE AND FRIENDS ALOUD. "Shakespeare and Friends Aloud." This season of Shakespeare Aloud hosts readings of Shakespeare's plays and covers works of friends and contemporaries like Christopher Marlow, John Fletcher, Thomas Kyd and others. Community members are invited to participate as readers or audience members. Events will take place on Thursdays at 4 p.m. on Zoom. Register via the links on the Carpenter Arts/Arts for Life website. UPDATE: PLEASE NOTE - THIS PROGRAM HAS CONCLUDED AND WILL NO LONGER BE TAKING PLACE. Information: (562) 985-7000 or www.carpenterarts.org/artsforlife.

LOS ANGELES - DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY LA Opera Community Opera. The LA Opera's Community Opera production will once again be returning in the spring for two nights at the Cathedral of our Lady of the Angels. This year's production will take place on March 14 and 15 2025. Carla Lucero's "Las Mujeres de Jerualen" will be performed in Spanish with projected English translation. Applications and information are available now for community performers and student orchestras who would like to be part of the production. To learn more, call the number listed or visit the website listed. Information: (213) 972-3157 or https://laopera.org/community-learning/community-ensembles/community-opera.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY - LACMA FALL PROGRAMS The Los Angeles County Museum of Art makes available a publication called The Guide. The Guide includes information on LACMA's Education and Public Programs for Fall 2024, including music programs. The Guide can be downloaded in pdf format. Information: (323) 857-6000, www.lacma.org/theguide or www.lacma.org.

 ART WALKS 

The following is a partial listing of art walks. It is recommended that you confirm the availability of all events prior to attending since days and times may change periodically.

• ANAHEIM - Downtown Anaheim ArtCrawl Experience. This event takes place quarterly on the second Saturday of the month from 5 - 8 p.m. The progressive art walk will begin at the Downtown Anaheim Community Center, 250 Center Street. The date of the next event is TBA. Information: (714) 956-3586 or www.downtownanaheim.com, go to "Events" or "ArtCrawl Experience."

• CLAREMONT - Art After Hours at Pomona College Museum of Art. The event takes place most Thursdays at the Pomona College Museum of Art, 330 N. College Avenue, from 5 - 11 p.m. May include entertainment, special exhibits, student presentations or other programs, and the event is usually during the school year. Information: (909) 621-8283 or www.collegescalendar.org

• COVINA - First Saturday Citrus Art Walk. The new First Saturday Citrus ArtWalk will take place on the first Saturday of each month from 3 - 7 p.m. on Citrus Avenue in downtown Covina. There will be art displays and a variety of dance/music performances. Information: www.covinaca.gov

• FULLERTON - First Friday Art Walk. Every first Friday of the month from 6 - 9 p.m. in Downtown Fullerton. Art events and exhibition openings; map available on website. Information: (714) 879-1993 or http://www.fullertonartwalk.com

• HUNTINGTON BEACH - Third Wednesdays Art Walk. ArtWalk will take place every third Wednesday of the month from 6 - 9 p.m. in downtown Huntington Beach on Main Street, Fifth Street and a number of individual locations. Maps will be available at each art stop. Information: (714) 536-8300 or http://www.hbdowntown.com

• LAGUNA BEACH - First Thursdays Art Walk. Every first Thursday of the month from 6 - 9 p.m. in downtown Laguna. Information: (949) 683-6871 or http://www.firstthursdaysartwalk.com

• LONG BEACH - Second Saturday Art Walk in the East Village Arts District. Every second Saturday of the month at a new time, from noon - 5 p.m. Art, street performances, and music in the East Village Arts District area, Linden Ave., 1st Street, Broadway, Elm. Information: (562) 682-9735 or http://www.artwalklb.com

• LONG BEACH (BIXBY KNOLLS) - First Fridays on Atlantic Avenue. Art, a variety of entertainment and other exhibits along Atlantic Avenue in Bixby Knolls on the first Friday of each month. Information: (562) 595-0081 or www.firstfridayslongbeach.com

• LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - Downtown L.A. Artwalk. Every second Thursday of the month from noon - 9 p.m. Information: (213) 624-6212 or www.downtownartwalk.com

• LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - Leimert Park Village Art Walk. The Leimert Park Village Art Walk takes place every last Sunday of the month along the streets of 43rd Place and Degnan Boulevard from 2 - 8 p.m. Local cultural spaces, art studios and storefronts will host art exhibits, spoken word and music programs, children's activities and more. Information: www.leimertparkbeat.com/events.

• LOS ANGELES (NORTHEAST) - Northeast Los Angeles (NELA) Artwalk. When there are Artwalks, they take place in the Highland Park area of Northeast Los Angeles. Check website for current events and other information. Information: www.nelaart.org

• ONTARIO - Ontario Emporia Arts District ArtWalk and Studio Tour. The ArtWalk and Studio Tour takes place the third Saturday of every other month from 6 - 10 p.m. at 211 - 223 Emporia Street and 119 W. Transit Street in Ontario. No information yet on upcoming dates. Information: (909) 437-6962

• POMONA - Metro Pomona Art Walk. Music, food and art every second Saturday of the month in the Pomona Arts Colony off Garey Avenue between Holt and Mission Boulevard. Hours are from 6 - 9 p.m. Information: (909) 261-5004 or www.metropomona.com

• RIVERSIDE - First Thursdays Arts Walk. Arts Walk is from 6 - 9 p.m. in the downtown Riverside area; includes Riverside Museum. Information: (951) 682-6737, (951) 826-5273, www.riversideculturalconsortium.org or www.riversideca.gov/museum

• SAN CLEMENTE - Village Art Fair. First Sunday of the month from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. along Avenida Del Mar. Information: (949) 218-5378 or www.villagesanclemente.com.

• SANTA ANA - Downtown Santa Ana Artists Village Open House. Every first Saturday of the month from 7 - 10 p.m., Second and Broadway area. Exhibits and occasional performances vary from month to month. Information: (714) 564-5625, www.aplaceforart.org www.santaanaartsdistrict.com, www.ci.santa-ana.ca.us

• SAN PEDRO - First Thursday ArtWalk. On the first Thursday of each month, open galleries and studios, street vendors and entertainment in the downtown San Pedro arts district. Event is from 6 - 9 p.m. in downtown San Pedro between 4th and 8th Streets. There also are periodic Third Saturday artwalks from 2 - 6 p.m., with more than 30 galleries and studios plus guided tours. Information: www.1stthursday.net

• TEMECULA - Art Off the Walls. First Friday programs in 2022 will take place on Oct. 7 and Nov. 4. The events showcase art from a variety of area artists, including a reception for the featured artists inside The Merc, 42051 Main Street, with live music and refreshments. Other portions of the event take place at The Lot on Main, 42051 Main Street. Information: (951) 694-6480 or www.temeculaca.gov

• UPLAND - Artists on "A" Street. Over 20 different types of art for show and sale every last Saturday of the month at the corner of "A" Street and 3rd Avenue. No times or current dates listed. Information: (909) 931-4100, (909) 204-4465 or www.ci.upland.ca.us

• VENICE - Venice Art Crawl. The Venice Art Crawl takes place quarterly on the third Thursday of month from 6 - 10 p.m. at locations north and south of Windward Avenue. Visit site for current locations and upcoming dates. Information: www.veniceartcrawl.com.

WHITTIER - Whittier Art Stroll Uptown. No current dates listed. The Whittier Art Stroll Uptown takes place from 5 - 9 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month. The event includes art from more than 40 artists, plus live music, treats, a variety of vendors and more. A variety of events are hosted primarily at local businesses. The event takes place in Historic Uptown Whittier, Greenleaf Avenue and vicinity (a map is available on the Facebook page). Information: www.artstrolluptown.com or www.facebook.com/artstrolluptown.

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 FREE MUSEUM DAYS 

The following is a partial listing of free museum days. It is recommended that you confirm the availability of all events/open days prior to visiting the museum since free entry days and times may change periodically.

• BOWERS MUSEUM - First Sunday of the month - family programs are generally from about 12:30 - 3 p.m. (see concert pages). Museum address is 2002 N. Main Street in Santa Ana. Please note: museum admission is no longer free during the first Sunday programs. Information: (714) 567-3100 or www.bowers.org

• BROAD MUSEUM - The Broad is LA's new contemporary art museum. It is located in downtown Los Angeles on Grand Avenue next to the Walt Disney Concert Hall. The museum is closed on Monday; hours vary on other days of the week. Advanced tickets may be reserved online, or there is an onsite standby line each day for admission on a first-come basis. See website for additional details. Information: (213) 232-6250 or www.thebroad.org

• CALIFORNIA AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM - Target Sundays are every second Sunday of the month. Hours are 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Live programs generally begin about 1 p.m. General admission to the museum is also free. Museum address is 600 State Drive in Exposition Park (Los Angeles Coliseum area). Information: (213) 744-2132, (213) 744-7432 or www.caamuseum.org

• CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER - There is free admission to all permanent exhibition galleries at the California Science Center (excludes IMAX and special exhibits). The museum address is 700 Exposition Park Drive (Los Angeles Colisum area). Information: (323) 724-3623 or www.californiasciencecenter.org

• CHINO YOUTH MUSEUM - The Chino Youth Museum offers Free First Friday programs from 3 - 5 p.m. Programs include art projects, snacks, time to explore the museum, exhibits and entertainment. Also for July, first 1000 people at Museum get in free. The museum is located at 13191 6th Street in Chino, one block north of the Chino Transit Center. Information: (909) 464-0499.

• FIRE STATION/MUSEUM OPEN HOUSES - Two area historical fire stations offer free tours on Saturdays. In San Pedro, Old Fire Station 36 (located at 638 Beacon Street) is open from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. In Hollywood, Old Fire Station 27 is open from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Both offer a variety of artifacts and exhibits. Information: (323) 464-2727 or www.lafdmuseum.org.

• THE GETTY CENTER - Free admission; parking is $15, but $10 after 5 p.m. The museum does not require parking reservations. Off the 405 Freeway at Getty Center Drive. There are a variety of art-related and storytelling activities for children and families, free programs, lectures and movies, and more. See the museum's calendar for listing of events and programs. Information: (310) 440-7300 or www.getty.edu

• GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY - There is no admission charge to enter the observatory, but a fee for planetarium shows. Monthly public star parties offer the public a chance to try out telescopes and talk with amateur astronomers from 2 - 9:45 p.m. Check for upcoming star party dates. Information: (213) 473-0800 or www.griffithobservatory.org

• HOMESTEAD MUSEUM - Free admissions and programs like behind-the-Scenes tours and children's storytelling hours. Some programs require reservations. The museum is at 15415 East Don Julian Road in the City of Industry. Information: (626) 968-8492 or www.homesteadmuseum.org.

• HUNTINGTON LIBRARY, ART COLLECTIONS AND BOTANICAL GARDENS - Free admission the first Thursday of every month. Tickets are required and reservations become available on the first date of the month prior to the visit (i.e. reservations for the first Thursday in August become available starting July 1). Reservations for free days fill up quickly. Also, check monthly schedules for free lectures and other presentations. Information: (626) 405-2100 or www.huntington.org

• THE IRVINE MUSEUM OF ART - The Irvine Museum of Art is a small OC museum dedicated to the preservation and display of California art of the Impressionist period (1890 - 1930). 18881 Von Karman Street, Irvine, Ground Level. Admission policy had changed; admission is free now only for seniors, students and children. Information: (714) 476-2565 or http://www.irvinemuseum.org/

• LA HABRA CHILDREN'S MUSEUM - The Children's Museum at La Habra offers free admission on the first Saturday of each month for the Target Free Saturdays program. Check website for upcoming dates. Information: (562) 905-9793 or www.lahabracity.com/section.cfm?id=41.

• LONG BEACH MUSEUM OF ART - Admission to the Long Beach Museum of Art is free every Friday. Museum address is 2300 East Ocean Boulevard. Information: (562) 439-2119 or www.lbma.org

• LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART (LACMA) - Admission to the museum's regular exhibits is free every second Tuesday of the month and to LA County residents with ID after 5 p.m., 5905 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles. A schedule of Target Free Holiday Mondays can also be found on the museum website, as well as information on other free lectures and performances. Information: (323) 857-6000 or www.lacma.org

• MULTIPLE LOCATIONS - BANK OF AMERICA "MUSEUMS ON US" PROGRAM - Over 70 museums nationwide are now offering free admission on the first weekend of every month for anyone showing a Bank of America check, ATM or credit card. Visit website for list of museums. Information: www.bankofamerica.com/museums.

• MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART (MOCA). Admission to the Museum of Contemporary Art is free on Thursdays from 5 - 8 p.m., 250 S. Grand Avenue. Information: www.moca.org.

• THE MUSEUM OF LATIN AMERICAN ART - LONG BEACH Free Target Sundays programs include special activities each month with a variety of family-oriented art workshops and/or music. Address is 628 Alamitos Avenue. Information: (562) 437-1689 or www.molaa.org/

• NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM - The Natural History Museum, 900 Exposition Boulevard at Exposition Park in the downtown Los Angeles/USC campus vicinity, offers free museum admission every first Tuesday of the month. Information: (213) 763-3466 or www.nhm.org

• NORTON SIMON MUSEUM - The Norton Simon Museum, 411 W. Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, offers free admission from 6 - 9 p.m. on every first Friday of the month. Information: (626) 449-6840 or www.nortonsimon.org

• ONTARIO MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND ART - The Museum is located in the Historic Old City Hall Building, 225 South Euclid. Hours are noon - 4 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday, and admission is free. Also a variety of art and public programs. Information: (909) 983-3198 or www.ci.ontario.ca.us

• ORANGE COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART - The Orange County Museum of Art offers free admission and is closed on Mondays. The Museum is now located in Costa Mesa at 3333 Avenue of the Arts. Information: (714) 780-2130 or www.ocma.art

• PAGE MUSEUM AT THE LA BREA TAR PITS - The Page Museum allows visitors to watch fossil excavation and assembly and has interactive displays of the Tar Pits and Southern California during the Ice Age. Free admission day is the first Tuesday of the month (except July and August). The museum is located at 5801 Wilshire Blvd. Information: (323) 934-7243 or www.tarpits.org

• SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER - The Skirball Cultural Center is open with free admission every Thursday, and also a variety of both free and fee performances and activities. Includes Passport Screenings of films one Saturday per month. The Center is located off the 405 Freeway at the Skirball Drive exit. Information: (310) 440-4500 or www.skirball.org

• SOUTHWEST MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN - The Southwest Museum of the American Indian, part of the Autry Museum system, is open to the public from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m on Saturdays. The Museum is located in the Mt. Washington area at 234 Museum Drive. Information: (323) 667-2000 or www.theautry.org

• UCLA FOWLER MUSEUM - The museum regularly offers free admission and a variety of free music, film and art-related programs. The Fowler Museum is located on the UCLA campus. Information: (310) 825-4361 or http://www.fowler.ucla.edu

• UCLA HAMMER MUSEUM The museum offers a wide selection of lectures, poetry readings, music and other programs and performances. See the event calendar on museum website for a full schedule of events. 10899 Wilshire Boulevard at Westwood. Information: (310) 443-7000 or http://www.hammer.ucla.edu

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LECTURES/LECTURE SERIES

• "ALOUD" AT THE LOS ANGELES CENTRAL LIBRARY - Lecture series. Most programs begin at 7 p.m. in the Central Library's Mark Taper Auditorium. Wide variety of topics. Reservations required. Fall listings are now available. Information: (213) 228-7025, www.lfla.org or www.aloudla.org.

• CALARTS "AESTHETICS AND POLITICS" LECTURE SERIES - The series lineup ranges from political debates to film screenings and performances, as well as conversations about art, architecture and philosophy. Info on Fall 2024 events TBA. Information: http://criticalstudies.calarts.edu/programs/aesthetics-and-politics/lecture-series or www.youtube.com/c/AestheticsandPolitics.

• "DISTINCTIVE VOICES AT THE BECKMAN CENTER" AT UC IRVINE - Insights on Science, Technology and Medicine lectures. Events usually run September through June. Lectures are at 7 p.m. in the Beckman Center on the UCI campus and open to the public. Programs are by reservation only and fill up quickly. Visit the website listed and join the e-mail list to receive notices for each session. In-person seating is limited but opportunities also exist to view the programs online. Information: (949) 721-2266 or www.voicesatbeckman.org.

• ZOCALO PUBLIC SQUARE LECTURE SERIES - Series of public lectures in a variety of locations throughout the Los Angeles area and on a variety of topics. Reservations are required for most events. Information: www.zocalopublicsquare.org.

 HOLIDAY EVENTS/ACTIVITIES 

      As has been a tradition on the site, a few other free holiday events and offers are always included here even though they are not necessarily music-related events per se. Information for 2024 will begin posting shortly and continue to be added through the end of December. Information will be posted as it becomes available, beginning with Veterans Day and Thanksgiving events in November. Since information on these events can be changed up to the last minute, it is recommended that you confirm all events prior to attending.

VARIOUS LOCATIONS - HOLIDAY BOAT PARADES.

The LA Harbor Holiday Afloat Parade in San Pedro/Los Angeles Harbor will take place starting at 6 p.m. on December 7 in the Port of LA East Basin. This year's theme is "Holidays Around Our Heritage." Viewing areas will be in Wilmington, the San Pedro waterfront, West Harbor (old Ports 'O Call Village) and other locations (see map on website). Information: http://laharborholidaysafloat.com, www.portoflosangeles.org or www.lawaterfront.org
The dry land 32nd Annual Chino Hills Boat Parade will take place on December 13 at 7 p.m. on Peyton Drive between Eucalyptus and Boys Republic Drive. Road closures in area begin at 5 p.m. Info: www.chinohills.org/boatparade
The 49th Annual Dana Point Holiday Boat Parade of Lights will take place on December 13, 14 and 15 along the Dana Point waterfront. The parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. This year's theme is "Santa's Seaside Carnival." Info: www.danapointharbor.com or www.danapoint.org.
The Marina Del Rey Holiday Boat Parade will take place from 6 - 8 p.m. on December 14 with a light show from 5:45 - 6 p.m. This year's theme is "A Margaritaville Holiday," celebrating the legendary singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffet. Information: (310) 670-7130 or www.mdrboatparade.org.
The Holiday Boat Parade by the Shoreline Yacht Club at Shoreline Village area in Long Beach will take place on December 14 from 5:30 - 7 p.m. with additional activities before and after the parade. Information: www.shorelineyachtclub.com or www.visitlongbeach.com.
Also on December 14, the King Harbor Redondo Beach Boat Parade in the main channel of King Harbor will take place at 5:30 p.m. (with paddle craft at 4:30 p.m.). This year's theme is "A Tropical Holiday." Information: www.kingharborboatparade.org
Another dry land boat parade, the Villa Park Dryland Boat Parade, will take place from 5 - 6:30 p.m. December 15 starting at Villa Park High School. This year's theme is TBA. See route on website. Info: www.vpcsfoundation.org or http://villapark.co.
The Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade will take place Dec. 18 - 22 from 6:30 - 9 p.m. throughout Newport Harbor. This year's theme is "Christmas Across the Decades." See map on website. Information: (949) 729-4400, www.christmasboatparade.com or www.facebook.com/christmasboatparade
And on December 21, the Naples Island 78th Annual Boat Parade (in the Long Beach/Naples area) around the canals of Naples Island will take place on at 6 p.m. After the parade, attendees are welcome to stroll the canal area to view the holiday lights. Information: www.naplesca.com.

VARIOUS LOCATIONS - HOLIDAY MOVIE SCREENINGS.

Manhattan Village Shopping Center in Manhattan Beach, 3200 N. Sepulveda Boulevard, will be hosting a free outdoor movie screening of "Elf" on December 5 from 5:30 p.m. - 8. Space is limited, and there will be complimentary popcorn for attendees. There will be outdoor heaters for the event, and bring blankets or low-back chairs. Information: http://www.shopmanhattanvillage.com or www.eventbrite.com/e/outdoor-movie-night-ft-elf-tickets-1099242135819
Ivy Station in Culver City will be hosting a free outdoor screening of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" on December 12 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:15 on the lawn. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m., there will be selfies with The Grinch from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., and the movie will begin at 5:30 p.m. Blankets and low-back lawn chairs are allowed. Information: http://www.ivystationculvercity.com or http://ivystationculvercity.eventbrite.com.
Pacific City in Huntington Beach will be hosting a free outdoor movie screening of "The Polar Express" on December 19 from 5:30 p.m. - 7 on the Surf Deck (across from H&M). Attendees should bring chairs and blankets, and space is limited so seating will be on a first-come basis. RSVP on website event page. Free popcorn while supplies last. Information: http://www.gopacificcity.com, go to events.

LIGHT SHOWS/DISPLAYS & MISCELLANEOUS FESTIVITIES. This category includes miscellaneous celebrations and other events not included on the concert pages.

- The Brea Holiday Car Show will take place on December 8 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in downtown Brea (Birch Street/Brea Boulevard). There will be street rods, muscle cars, truck, exotics, sports cars and antiques all in a festive holiday environment. Information: www.breaholidaycarshow.com or www.breadowntown.com.
- In Dana Point, Harbor Festival of Lights will be illuminated from November 13, 2024 - January 12, 2025. Themed light exhibits throughout the harbor will include Candy Cane Lane, a "Merry Kiss Me" arch, lighted trees and more. Information: www.danapointharbor.com or www.danapoint.org
- In Downtown Los Angeles, Sparkle DTLA will be a nightly light show at The Bloc LA (shopping center), 700 Flower Street. 18 million hues of lights will illuminate the night and synchronize to festive tunes. The lights of the large multi-colored interactive holiday display sparkle to music every hour on the hour from 5 - 9 p.m. Information: (213) 454-4926 or www.theblocla.com.
- In Hollywood, Ovation Hollywood has a complete listing of seasonal events on their "Oh! What Fun Holiday Happenings" page. Listings include photos with Santa, Jingle 5 Holiday Carolers, Candy Cane Stilt Walkers, Holly Belles holiday carolers and character meet-and-greets. Ovation Hollywood is located at Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue. Information: www.ovationhollywood.com.
- In Irvine, Holidayz at the Park will be celebrated at the OC Great Park from December 7 - 29. The park will be transformed into a winterscape featuring holiday-themed events, displays and lights. The outdoor light display in the Palm Court, open Fridays from 5 - 9 p.m. and weekends from 1 - 8 p.m. Other activites may require registration, and some may be open only to Irvine residents. Information: www.cityofirvine.org/great-park/holidayz-park.
- The Marina Del Rey Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, is aglow this holiday season again with Marina Lights. The display of sparkling lights and decor can be seen nightly in December from 4 - 10 p.m. through December 31. Information: www.mdrholidays.com.
- The Ontario visit the holiday Nativity Scenes along Euclid Avenue. Since 1958, twelve life-size scenes have been placed on the grass median of Euclid Avenue in the downtown area between "C" and "F" streets. The scenes depict the life of Jesus, and a self-guided tour script is available on the official website. The scenes will remain on Euclid Street from Thanksgiving Day to January 1. Information: (888) 262-7114 or www.gocvb.org/christmas-on-euclid.
- For multiple locations in Orange County find listings of holiday events and light shows for Irvine Company retail locations including Fashion Island, the Irvine Spectrum Center, and neighborhood and community centers on the "West Coast Wonder" page at the website listed. Information: www.holiday.irvinecompanyretail.com.
- The Riverside Festival of Lights in downtown Riverside includes more than three million lights illuminating the historic Mission Inn and Main Street. Festival lights will remain through December 31 following the opening ceremony on November 23. During the period of the Festival, there will be fee-based and free activities including entertainment, food and artisan vendors, ice skating and more. Schedule of events should be available soon on the Festival website. Information: www.riversideca.gov/fol.
- On the Santa Monica Pier, "Holiday Cheer on the Pier" will take place from November 21 through December 19 There will be the Windows of Enchantment in the Merry-Go-Round Building, holiday performances, Bob Baker Marionette Theater from 4 - 8 p.m. on December 5, 12 and 19, and photos with Santa and much more during the Locals' Night program on December 19. Information: www.santamonicapier.org.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY PARKS AFTER DARK WINTER WONDERLAND 2024 Parks After Dark returns to LA County Parks for the winter season with free recreational activities in 34 LA County Parks from December 6 - 21. Activities will take place Fridays from 4 - 8 p.m. and Saturdays from noon - 4 p.m. or 4 - 8 p.m. There will be snow days, classes, movies, concerts, resource fairs and more. For events with supplies required, supplies will be available on a first-come basis. To find the complete list of parks and activities, visit the website listed. Information: http://parks.lacounty.gov/winterpad.

NORAD SANTA. Have you been incredibly naughty or just plain nice this year? Wondering if Santa is on his way to your house? If you want to track his trip from the North Pole, let NORAD help you. The NORAD Santa website is available to all to track Santa on his way to your neighborhood. Visit the website listed; will be online beginning December 1 and tracking is on December 24. Information: www.noradsanta.org.

SHOPPING CENTERS/MALLS. The number of events at shopping centers/malls including acoustic holiday performances, carolers and other seasonal entertainment grows each year, but schedules vary. If you're out shopping a need a break, check the website of your local mall or shopping center before going for any listed/advertised entertainment or holiday activities.

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