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Best Things To Do in Los Angeles And SoCal This Weekend: Dec. 8 - 10
Santa’s Circus comes to town (at the Montalbán Theatre).
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Courtesy of Santa’s Circus
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Meet gamers at the Day of the Devs. Catch Princess’ holiday show. Screen Wes Anderson’s fave short films. Shop at a Kwanzaa Marketplace.
Events
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Santa's Circus
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The Montalbán Theatre
1615 Vine St., Hollywood
Watch Cirque-style acrobatics infused with holiday joy in a 90-minute spectacular from Cirque Factory.
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The Montalbán Theatre
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Fri, Dec 8
Day of the Devs: The Game Awards Edition 2023 In-Person Celebration Event
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City Market Social House
1145 San Pedro St., Downtown LA
The San Francisco-based Day of the Devs travels to L.A. for the first time, showcasing indie video games.
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City Market Social House
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Fri, Dec 8
Princess Presents: A Very Special Holiday Special
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The Bellwether
333 S. Boylston St., Downtown L.A.
Princess, the Prince Tribute band featuring Maya Rudolph and Gretchen Lieberum, plays a holiday show on Friday night.
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The Bellwether
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Sat, Dec 9Marina Del Rey Boat Parade
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Burton Chace Park
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Fisherman’s Village
13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey
A fireworks display is followed by a boat parade around the marina’s main channel with the theme “Beauty of Winter on the Water.”
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Burton Chace Park
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Sat, Dec 9
Black In The Valley Kwanzaa Marketplace
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North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce
9015 Wilbur Ave., Northridge
Shop for holiday gifts at the Black In The Valley Kwanzaa Marketplace from more than 50 Black-owned businesses in the Valley.
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North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce
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Sat, Dec 9
The 2nd Annual Winter Holiday Bazaar
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Gasolina Cafe
21150 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills
Browse more than a dozen artisans set up in Gasolina’s parking lot, offering jewelry and pottery to skincare and candles.
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Gasolina Cafe
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The Spirit of Play: Craft and Imagination
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Craft in America Center
8415 W. Third St., Beverly Grove
The Center opens the group exhibition, The Spirit of Play: Craft and Imagination, this Saturday with a reception from 3 to 5 p.m.
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Craft in America Center
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Sat, Dec 9Holiday Family Faire
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Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga
An artisan marketplace in Topanga offers holiday gifts and crafts, with festive foods and drinks available for purchase
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Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
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the underpinning
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Los Angeles State Historic Park
1245 N. Spring St., Downtown L.A.
Join Clockshop in L.A. State Historic Park for the opening reception and panel discussion of Rodrigo Valenzuela’s commission, the underpinning.
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Los Angeles State Historic Park
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Sun, Dec 10
Holidays Around the World
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Segerstrom Center for the Arts
600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa
Join in a festive family celebration as the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza turns into a winter wonderland.
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Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Outdoor Pick
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Sat, Dec 9
Morning Yoga Hike in Baker Canyon
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Baker Canyon Staging Area
Baker Canyon Rd. & Black Star Helo Pad Rd., Silverado
3+ mile hike and gentle yoga in nature.
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Baker Canyon Staging Area
Sponsor
Viewing Pick
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Sun, Dec 10Wonderful Weekend of Wes Anderson’s Favorite Short Films
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Aero Theatre
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Los Feliz Theatre
1822 N Vermont Ave., Los Feliz
Watch Wes Anderson’s new short film, “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar,” which is based on a Roald Dahl story about a rich man who learns of a guru who can see without using his eyes.
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Aero Theatre
Dine and Drink Deals
Here are a few dine and drink options to indulge in this week.
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Sat, Dec 9
3rd Annual Long Beach International Tamales Festival
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Long Beach City College
1305 E, Pacific Coast Hwy., Long Beach
The festival includes a homemade tamales contest, a Tequila Pavilion with more than a dozen tequila brands, live music and children’s activities.
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Long Beach City College
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Sat, Dec 9
Pierogi Pop-Up
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Goodboybob in Culver City
9355 Culver Blvd., Culver City
The coffee shop hosts its third annual pierogi pop-up, starting at 5 p.m. on Saturday until 9 p.m.
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Goodboybob in Culver City
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Sun, Dec 10
Light Up the Night Dinner
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The Strand House
117 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach
Indulge in a six-course chef dinner with the best views of the Manhattan Beach fireworks on Sunday night.
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The Strand House
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