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Best things to do Thanksgiving weekend in Los Angeles and Southern California: November 29 - December 1
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Courtesy of Bob Baker Marionette Theater
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Sure, you could spend the end of the week in line for Black Friday sales or scouring Amazon. We’re not here to judge. But you don’t have to. You could instead spend Friday hiking in the Santa Monica Mountains or taking a bike ride on the L.A. River. Or check out a new exhibit.
For more to explore, visit LAist.com, where you can find the perfect SoCal gifts for everyone on your list, discover the Armenian-American deli that food editor Gab Chabrán calls the “next best LA restaurant,” and get a recap of the Peso Pluma celebrity look-alike contest in Echo Park.
Have a great holiday weekend!
Events
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Sat, Nov 30Small Business Saturday
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Multiple Locations
Stores and neighborhoods across the region are encouraging folks to shop local.
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Multiple Locations
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Sun, Dec 1Museum Store Sunday
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Multiple Locations
Get your culture fix at one of the great museums across L.A. County while getting your holiday shopping in too.
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Multiple Locations
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Sun, Dec 15'It’s All Your Fault, Tyler Price'
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Hudson Backstage Theatre
6539 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood
It’s All Your Fault, Tyler Price is ambitious and punches well above its black box theater weight.
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Hudson Backstage Theatre
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Sun, Jan 5Bob Baker’s 'The Nutcracker'
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Sierra Madre Playhouse
87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre
It’s not holiday time in L.A. without those marionettes.
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Sierra Madre Playhouse
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Sat, Jan 18'Laugh, Cry, Fight… with the Guerrilla Girls!'
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Beyond the Streets
434 N. La Brea, Hancock Park
The Guerilla Girl debut their first show.
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Beyond the Streets
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Outdoor Pick
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Fri, Nov 2952 Hike Challenge
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Whitney Canyon Park
20303 Newhall Ave., Santa Clarita
Are you ready to feel the burn? Head to Santa Clarita for this challenging 10-mile, 2,000-ft elevation hike.
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Whitney Canyon Park
Viewing Pick
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Sat, Nov 30'Face/Off' (1997) screening
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Gardena Cinema
14948 Crenshaw Blvd., Gardena
The Gardena Cinema is hosting its first annual Nancy Kim Day, the theater's late founder, with a screening of her favorite movie.
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Gardena Cinema
Dine & Drink Deals
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Tue, Dec 31Vital Farms & HomeState Boozy Egg Nog Launch
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Multiple Locations
HomeState is teaming up with egg brand Vital Farms to share their boozy eggnog ahead of the holidays.
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Multiple Locations
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Fri, Nov 29Thanksgiving at Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel
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Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel
11461 Sunset Blvd., West L.A.
If you haven’t had enough turkey, head to the Luxe on Sunset for a three-course Thanksgiving celebration.
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Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel
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Sun, Dec 1Black Friday Special: Tickets to 2025 OC Restaurant Week VIP Launch Party
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Virtual/Online
Set your alarm to score tickets to O.C. Restaurant Week’s launch party.
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Virtual/Online
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