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Best Things To Do This Week In Los Angeles And SoCal: Dec. 18 - 21
The sun sets behind downtown Los Angeles during the first sunset of winter on Dec. 21, 2022.
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Join the 'Messiah' sing-along with the Los Angeles Master Chorale. Listen to risky and risqué stories. Attend the Popular Kids Club's last comedy show of the year.
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Mon, Dec 18Messiah Sing-Along
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Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S. Grand Ave., Downtown L.A.
Artistic Director Grant Gershon conducts 2,200 audience members who become the choir.
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Walt Disney Concert Hall
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Mon, Dec 18Pacific Chorale: Tis the Season!
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Segerstrom Center for the Arts
600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa
Pacific Chorale presents a family-friendly concert featuring carols, seasonal songs and a visit from Santa.
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Segerstrom Center for the Arts
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Tue, Dec 19Risk!
Watch and listen to people tell true stories they never thought they’d share (in public, no less).
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Tue, Dec 19The Aimee Mann & Ted Leo Christmas Show!
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Largo at the Coronet
366 N. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Grove
Singer-songwriters Aimee Mann and Ted Leo return for several Christmas shows this week.
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Largo at the Coronet
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Wed, Dec 20Winter Solstice Family Night
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Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center
241 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim
Learn about the winter solstice while creating holiday decorations at this family-friendly event.
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Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center
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Fri, Dec 22Home Alone In Concert
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Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S. Grand Ave., Downtown L.A.
The LA Phil’s Deck the Hall holiday concert series presents three nights of the comedy Home Alone (1990).
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Walt Disney Concert Hall
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Thu, Dec 21The Comedy Basement
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Grand Central Market
317 S Broadway, Downtown L.A.
Come down to The Comedy Basement, a stand-up showcase that takes place at Grand Central Market.
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Grand Central Market
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Thu, Dec 21Popular Kids Club: Comedy Holiday Extravaganza
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Permanent Records Roadhouse
1906 Cypress Ave., Cypress Park
The Popular Kids return with their last show of the year, featuring a super secret headliner they've been trying to book for a while.
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Permanent Records Roadhouse
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Fri, Dec 22BOTH: A Hard Day’s Silent Night
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The Broad Stage
1310 11th St., Santa Monica
Open Fist Theatre Company’s annual holiday charity concert spectacular combines The Beatles with the story of Christmas.
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The Broad Stage
Viewing Pick
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Thu, Dec 21The Nightmare Before Christmas/The Muppet Christmas Carol
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The Regent Theater
448 S. Main St., Downtown L.A.
Watch a holiday-themed double feature during The Regent's free movie week.
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The Regent Theater
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Dine and Drink Deals
Here are a few dine and drink options to indulge in this week.
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Tue, Dec 19The Win~Dow Opens in Long Beach
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The Win~Dow Long Beach
4600 East 2nd St. , Long Beach
The Westside smash burger eatery opens its first location south of LAX this week.
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The Win~Dow Long Beach
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Thu, Dec 21Réveillon! A Creole Christmas Feast
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Harold & Belle's
2920 West Jefferson Blvd., Jefferson Park
Center for Culinary Culture presents Réveillon! A Creole Christmas Feast & Bottle Auction with Martingale Cognac & Friends.
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Harold & Belle's
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Palma Lounge: Afternoon Tea Reimagined
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Palma Lounge at Santa Monica Proper
700 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica
Palma Lounge at the Santa Monica Proper Hotel has launched an afternoon tea with a distinctly California flavor.
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Palma Lounge at Santa Monica Proper
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