Tonight at 7 pm the Santa Monica Museum of Art hosts Helen Varola, co-editor of Con Art, a book on art and magic. She’ll discuss history and symbolism of the pulling a rabbit out of the hat trick. Varola’s lecture is part of the museum’s current exhibit Diana Thater: Between Science and Magic. Free admission, but seating is limited. more ›

Sweet Honey in the Rock, a vocal ensemble comprised of African-American women, brings African storytelling and world holiday music to the Walt Disney Concert Hall stage tonight at 8 pm. The entire concert is simultaneously sung and sign-interpreted by one of the members of the performance troupe, Shirley Childress Saxton. Tickets are $25-$72. more ›

Jerry Beck is an LA-based animation and cartoon historian who's authored or co-authored many books on the subject, including Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies: A Complete Illustrated Guide to the Warner Bros. Cartoons, The Art Of Bee Movie, The Hanna Barbera Treasury and Nicktoons. more ›