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Best Things To Do In Los Angeles And SoCal This Thanksgiving Weekend: Nov. 23 - 26
Celebrate Julefest in Solvang this holiday season.
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Give back on Thanksgiving with Gobble Gobble Give. Watch a one-act opera about two Supreme Court Justices. Celebrate the cultures, countries and comedy of Central America.
Events
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Thu, Nov 23Gobble Gobble Give
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Blessed Sacrament Church
6657 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood -
Arts District Brewery
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Santa Monica Airport
3233 Donald Douglas Loop S., Santa Monica -
Moongoat Coffee
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Consolidated Board of Realtist - Crenshaw District
3725 Don Felipe Dr., Crenshaw
Gobble Gobble Give delivers meals along with clothing and toiletries to our unhoused neighbors on Thanksgiving morning.
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Blessed Sacrament Church
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Sat, Jan 6Solvang Julefest
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Solvang Park
1630 Mission Dr., Solvang
Solvang, nicknamed “The Danish Capital of America,” opens its seasonal holiday celebration this weekend.
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Solvang Park
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Fri, Nov 24Steve Aoki
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Time Nightclub
1875 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa
Dance the night away with legendary DJ and music producer Steve Aoki.
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Time Nightclub
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Sun, Nov 26Scalia/Ginsburg and Trial by Jury
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The Highland Park Ebell Club
131 S. Avenue 57, Highland Park
Pacific Opera Project presents a double-bill production of Scalia/Ginsburg (L.A. premiere) and Trial by Jury this weekend.
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The Highland Park Ebell Club
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Fri, Nov 24Record Store Day: Black Friday
If shopping is your thing the day after Thanksgiving, then why not shop indie record stores for Black Friday Record Store Day?
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Sat, Nov 25Small Business Saturday: MUAM Market
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ROW DTLA
777 S. Alameda St., downtown L.A.
An alternative to shopping at big box stores on Black Friday is Small Business Saturday.
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ROW DTLA
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Sat, Nov 25Yo Soy Funny: Central American Heritage Festival
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Scottish Rite Event Center
855 Elm Ave., Long Beach
The cultural festival immerses visitors in Central American traditions.
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Scottish Rite Event Center
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Sat, Nov 25Dodgers Stadium Tours: Take the Field
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Dodger Stadium
1000 Vin Scully Ave., Elysian Park
Take a tour of the stadium that includes a chance to take the field.
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Dodger Stadium
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Sun, Nov 26The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes
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The Wiltern
3790 Wilshire Blvd., Koreatown
Carey Elwes, who plays the swashbuckling Westley in 1987’s The Princess Bride, is currently on tour with the beloved movie.
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The Wiltern
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Sun, Nov 26The Hollywood Christmas Parade
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TCL Chinese Theatres
6925 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood
The Hollywood Christmas Parade features celebrities and movie cars, bands from around the country, and more!
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TCL Chinese Theatres
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Sat, Jan 27The Very Hungry Caterpillar Holiday Show
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El Portal Theatre
5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood
The family-friendly show features four Eric Carle stories brought to life.
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El Portal Theatre
Outdoor Pick
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Thu, Nov 23Rose Bowl Turkey Trot
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Rose Bowl Stadium
1001 Rose Bowl Dr., Pasadena
Join in a family-friendly 5K to burn off a few calories before diving into turkey and all the trimmings.
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Rose Bowl Stadium
Viewing Pick
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Sat, Nov 2525th Annual Three Stooges Big Screen Event
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The Alex Theatre
216 N. Brand Ave., Glendale
The Alex Film Society with C3 Entertainment, Inc. presents six Three Stooges Columbia Pictures shorts.
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The Alex Theatre
Dine and Drink Deals
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Thu, Nov 23Thanksgiving Dinner at Lawry’s The Prime Rib
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Lawry’s The Prime Rib
100 La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills
Lawry’s The Prime Rib’s inclusive dinner offers a meal with a bang for your buck.
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Lawry’s The Prime Rib
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Sun, Dec 31Krampus’ Cove Pop-up
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Lost Property
1704 Vine St., Hollywood
Krampus’ Cove pops up at Lost Property Bar for the second year.
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Lost Property
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Sun, Dec 31Spaghetti Suppers
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The Georgian
1415 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica
Chef David Almany curates a prix fixe menu built around Italian family dinners.
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The Georgian
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