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Best things to do this weekend in Los Angeles and Southern California: December 13 - 15
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I am not a big holiday decorator, but I am a pretty serious baker, and this week I’ve already made red velvet-cream cheese cookies (delicious but did not win my college alumni annual bake-off, sadly) and dark chocolate brownies (very quickly devoured by my favorite small people). Perhaps you’re also deep in the holiday baking and prep mode, but there’s a lot going on this week to distract you from your mission.
I hope that distraction is in this Best Things To Do list rather than the fires up in Malibu (I say as I itch my watery eyes after a short walk). Stay safe and break out that stash of N95s from the pandemic if you need to. We have tons of resources on LAist.com and are following the Franklin Fire closely.
For more to explore, visit LAist.com where you can listen to our new Nobody Knows Anything podcast with The Black List’s Franklin Leonard or read up on how to apply for the new voucher program for e-bikes. And if you’re still working on those presents for loved ones, our holiday gift guides have all kinds of fun L.A. things to wrap up, from unique ceramics to AirTalk host Larry Mantle’s favorite L.A.-themed books.
Events
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Sat, Dec 14Kristin Chenoweth Holiday Concert
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Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
135 N. Grand Ave., Downtown L.A.
Chenoweth is on stage for one night only, performing a solo show for the holidays at L.A.’s most over-the-top venue.
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Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
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Sat, Dec 14'Tales of the Transcestors: The Divine'
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Greenway Court Theatre
544 N. Fairfax Ave., Melrose
A play that weaves together stories rooted in Native Hawaiian tradition (Kapaemahu), Islamic mysticism (djinn), and spiritual alchemy (the Rebis).
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Greenway Court Theatre
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Fri, Dec 13Revival House Project: Dance to the Music
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Winston House
23 Windward Ave. , Venice
Revival House is putting on a record release show with live performances from Liam Berkeley, Alexa Perl, and Gavin Turek.
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Winston House
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Sun, Dec 15'Survivor Objects and Captive Sites: Art and Cultural Heritage in Genocide'
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The Getty Center
1200 Getty Center Dr., Brentwood -
Virtual/Online
Art history professor Heghnar Watenpaugh will be at the Getty for a talk on how we think about art in the wake of genocide.
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The Getty Center
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Sat, Dec 14Pasadena Symphony Holiday Concert 2024
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All Saints Church
132 N. Euclid Ave., Pasadena
Pasadena Symphony’s annual Holiday Candlelight concert is back!
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All Saints Church
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Sun, Dec 29Capistrano Lights 2024
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Mission San Juan Capistrano
26801 Old Mission Rd., San Juan Capistrano
The Capistrano Lights festival includes admission to the over 200-year-old historic mission, plus the full evening regalia with lights, trees, wreaths, an audio tour and more.
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Mission San Juan Capistrano
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Sat, Dec 14Romance Book Exchange
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Pitfire Pizza
401 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach
Bring the romanc novels you've read to Manhattan Beach and pick up a new hot book at the Romance Book Exchange.
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Pitfire Pizza
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Sun, Dec 15Kool & the Gang
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Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
18000 Park Plaza Dr., Cerritos
There’s a party goin’ on at Cerritos Center this weekend.
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Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
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Outdoor Pick
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Sat, Dec 14Venice Surf-a-Thon
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Venice Fishing Pier
Washington Blvd. and Ocean Front Walk, Venice Beach
Bring your board and compete or just watch from the beach as the best surfers in the area.
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Venice Fishing Pier
Viewing Pick
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Fri, Dec 13'Friday the 13th'
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The Frida Cinema
305 E. 4th St #100, Santa Ana
Take advantage of it being Friday the 13th and go see the classic horror film at O.C.’s independent Frida Cinema.
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The Frida Cinema
Dine & Drink Deals
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Sat, Dec 1416th Annual Santa Monica Main Street Pub Crawl
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The Victorian
2640 Main St., Santa Monica -
The Bungalow
101 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica
Find your way through the sea of Santa hats at the annual Santa Monica Main Street pub crawl.
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The Victorian
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Fri, Dec 13'Winter In Paris' cooking class
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Sur La Table
6316 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills
Perfect your holiday cooking the French way, with a class at Sur La Table
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Sur La Table
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Mon, Dec 30Mírate x Zapote Festive Cocktails Collab
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Mírate
1712 N Vermont Ave., Los Feliz
Two bars that made the 50 Best brand's “North America's 50 Best Bars” list this year are teaming up.
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Mírate
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