{"id":3596,"date":"2024-12-19T09:32:10","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T17:32:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/los-angeles\/?p=3596"},"modified":"2024-12-19T09:32:10","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T17:32:10","slug":"best-l-a-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/los-angeles\/best-l-a-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Best L.A. Events"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On-Going Events<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Harriet&#8217;s Rooftop (WeHo):<\/strong> Los Angeles&#8217;s most coveted cocktail lounges \u2013 The h.wood Group&#8217;s Harriet&#8217;s has just debuted an entirely new menu that&#8217;s riddled with fresh, local ingredients that showcase global flavors and unexpected twists. The rooftop lounge is offering Asian-inspired dishes that range from refreshing takes on classic favorites like the Loaded Umami Tater Tots, to bold, one-of-a-kind culinary creations like Chicken Karaage Sliders and Albacore Crudo.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When: <\/strong>Now Available<br \/><strong>Where: <\/strong>Harriet&#8217;s Rooftop, 8490 Sunset Blvd., WeHo, 90069<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Holiday Events<\/h3>\n<p><strong>The Lido Theater Presents 12 Days of Christmas Movies (Newport Beach): <\/strong>Celebrate the holiday season with The Lido Theater&#8217;s 12 Days of Christmas Movies series. Enjoy timeless Christmas classics like Elf, The Santa Clause, Home Alone and It&#8217;s a Wonderful Life on the big screen at Newport Beach&#8217;s iconic Lido Theater, recently restored to its 1930s charm and beautifully decorated for the season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When: <\/strong>Now through Monday, Dec. 23<br \/><strong>Where: <\/strong>The Lido Theater, 3459 Via Lido, Newport Beach, 92663<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Holiday Markets<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Los Feliz Flea Holiday Series Vintage Land (L.A.): <\/strong>Vintage Land will be hosting Los Feliz Flea Market&#8217;s highly anticipated 3-day Holiday Market. This special holiday market will feature an eclectic mix of vintage clothing, antiques, artisan goods, and handmade treasures\u2014perfect for unique and thoughtful gift-giving. Shoppers can enjoy delicious treats from a full food court, desserts, and a coffee bar, alongside festive drinks from a full-service bar. For a cozy seasonal touch, a hot cocoa bar will also be on-site to warm up visitors as they browse.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When: <\/strong>Thursday, Dec. 19 through Saturday, Dec. 21 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br \/><strong>Where: <\/strong>1030 Alpine St., L.A., 90012.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dance Performances<\/h3>\n<p><strong>NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet (Koreatown): <\/strong>Talmi Entertainment&#8217;s NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet is back in L.A. for its 32nd annual tour. Featuring renowned ballerinas and dancers from the leading opera houses of the world, Broadway-level sets and costumes, and vibrant new choreography that fuses classical ballet, puppetry, and acrobatics, NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet is a holiday spectacular, having won critical acclaim from critics and audiences alike.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When: <\/strong>Friday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 21 at 1 p.m. &#038; 5 p.m.<br \/><strong>Where: <\/strong>The Wiltern, 3790 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., 90010<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pasadena Dance Theatre &#8220;The Nutcracker&#8221; (Pasadena): <\/strong>Pasadena Dance Theatre&#8217;s Annual THE NUTCRACKER performances are returning this holiday season, promising magical moments for the entire family! For this year&#8217;s performance, the PDT Board appointed Jean Michelle Sayeg and Eric Shah as the acclaimed dance organization&#8217;s Co-Artistic Directors. Proceeds from the performances will support PDT&#8217;s mission to enrich the cultural landscape of Southern California through exceptional dance education and performance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When: <\/strong>Friday, Dec. 20 through Sunday, Dec. 22<br \/><strong>Where: <\/strong>Pasadena Dance Theatre, 1985 East Locust St., Pasadena, 91107<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Special Events<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Complex L.A. Hosts Billie Eilish Holiday Pop-Up Shop (Fairfax): <\/strong>Celebrate the holidays and Billie Eilish&#8217;s birthday in style with her Exclusive Holiday Pop-Up Shop at Complex L.A. Happening alongside her highly-anticipated &#8220;HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR&#8221; five-night run at the Kia Forum, the pop-up will offer exclusive holiday merchandise, interactive experiences and more, powered by American Express.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When: <\/strong>Friday, Dec. 20 through Sunday, Dec. 22 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br \/><strong>Where: <\/strong>Complex L.A., 433 North Fairfax Ave., L.A., 90048<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Concerts and Comedy<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Jingle Bell Roxy Benefit Series (WeHo): <\/strong>Celebrate the Season with the Jingle Bell Roxy Benefit Series. Enjoy 12 Days of intimate performances supporting the Union Rescue Mission. See the full lineup here.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When: <\/strong>Now through Sunday, Dec. 22<br \/><strong>Where: <\/strong>The Roxy, 9009 Sunset Blvd., WeHo, 90069<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outdoor Events<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Redding Garden of Lights (Redding):<\/strong> Sheraton Redding Hotel at the Sundial Bridge and Turtle Bay Exploration Park is hosting its fifth annual Redding Garden of Lights festival at Turtle Bay&#8217;s McConnell Botanical Gardens is open for the holiday season. Renowned light artist Tres Fromme designed the festival which features two million twinkling lights. Guests explore winding paths leading through ten acres of artfully illuminated and immersive displays, like the Enchanted Forest, Peppermint Portal, Candy Cane Lane, Polar Palace, Light Tunnels, and more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When: <\/strong>Now through Sunday, Jan. 5 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.<br \/><strong>Where: <\/strong>Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr., Redding, 96001<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Golf and Entertainment<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Pixar Putt (Long Beach):<\/strong> Presented by Junto Entertainment and TEG Life Like Touring, Pixar Putt is a whimsical pop-up, mini golf course experience featuring fan-favorite Pixar characters. Pixar Putt is made up of 18 fun and interactive holes inspired by the stories, characters and icons from some of Disney and Pixar&#8217;s most beloved films including Toy Story, The Incredibles, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo, Coco, A Bug&#8217;s Life, Wall-E and Inside Out.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When: <\/strong>Now through Wednesday, Jan. 15<br \/><strong>Where: <\/strong>2nd &#038; PCH, 6400 Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, 90803<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wednesday, Dec. 18<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Art of Sport LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk (Inglewood): <\/strong>The Art of Sport LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk is an annual collegiate football bowl game held at SoFi Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, in Inglewood, Calif. Owned and operated by Hollywood Park, Art of Sport LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk will feature the Mountain West runner-up, the University of Nevada at Las Vegas (UNLV), and the University of California (Cal), the Pac-12&#8217;s representative after the CFP selection.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When: <\/strong>Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 6 p.m.<br \/><strong>Where: <\/strong>SoFi Stadium, 1001 Stadium Dr., Inglewood, 90301<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thursday, Dec. 19<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Raising Cane&#8217;s Opening (Riverside): <\/strong>Riverside, get ready to savor even more Chicken Finger goodness as Raising Cane&#8217;s opens its third Restaurant in the area. The event will feature can&#8217;t-miss giveaways and celebrations for the Community including: a free beanie, Box Combo card and a &#8220;Lucky 20&#8221; drawing to award 20 Customers (age 13 and older) Free Canes for a Year! There will also be live music and photo opportunities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When: <\/strong>Thursday, Dec. 19 at 9 a.m.<br \/><strong>Where: <\/strong>5941 Van Buren Pl., L.A., 90007<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Friday, Dec. 20<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Solstice: A Night at the Gallery (WeHo): <\/strong>MEY and Doreh Studio warmly invite you to an evening at the gallery on Friday, December 20th to celebrate the richness of winter&#8217;s longest night. Enjoy Persian records, poetry, light bites, and wine by Jumbo Time Wines, as we honor the serene beauty of the season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When: <\/strong>Friday, Dec. 20 from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.<br \/><strong>Where: <\/strong>8714 Santa Monica Blvd., Unit 201, WeHo, 90069<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saturday, Dec. 21<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Movies on the i|O Rooftop &#8220;Love Actually&#8221; Screening (Hollywood): <\/strong>Holiday movie<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On-Going Events Harriet&#8217;s Rooftop (WeHo): Los Angeles&#8217;s most coveted cocktail lounges \u2013 The h.wood Group&#8217;s Harriet&#8217;s has just debuted an entirely new menu that&#8217;s riddled with fresh, local ingredients that showcase global flavors and unexpected twists. 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