Best Things To Do This Week In Los Angeles and SoCal: Dec. 4 - 7

Comedy musician Avery Pearson holds a night of laughs with Bobby Lee, Jeff Ross and others.

Hear from Rev. Dr. Bernard Lafayette Jr. and Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky, who consider the relationship of Jewish values to the establishment and defense of civil liberties.

Gil Scott-Heron’s daughter Gia Scott-Heron and spoken word artists from Jazz House perform the timeless and classic words of the poet and singer.

Wendlo, the Atlanta-based, alt-pop duo of Jacob and Chelsea Hamilton, caught our attention on Instagram.

Listen to members of the Pacific Chorale, conducted by Robert Istad, in this intimate concert of timeless traditional and contemporary seasonal music.

Grammy Award-winning Samara Joy returns for holiday concerts.

Now’s your chance to test your skills Squid Game style as Netflix’s newest immersive experience has taken over a section of Television City.

Watch an all-new musical journey and holiday event that features spectacular cirque performances for the whole family.

Debbie Allen Dance Academy (DADA) returns with its reimagined, award-winning production of Hot Chocolate Nutcracker.

Watch a rare 16mm screening of Bob Clark’s holiday horror classic, Black Christmas, co-presented by the traveling film series See it on 16mm.

The Aster’s culinary pop-up series Food as Art continues with chef Jaime Pesaque.

The Los Angeles Times unveils its annual 101 Best Restaurants guide.

The Hanukkah-ish dinner series from Birdie G’s owner, Chef Jeremy Fox, returns.