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Best things to do this weekend in Los Angeles and Southern California: November 8 - 10
Mariah Carey performs onstage during her "All I Want For Christmas Is You" tour at Madison Square Garden in 2019.
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It’s that funny time of year when it’s not quite the holidays but maybe you’re drained after a stressful election cycle. Maybe you need to plan a getaway as the days get shorter or just find some fun things to keep you occupied here at home. We have you covered.
A little 70-degree weather never stopped Santa Monica from getting the “winter” started, so starting Friday you can hit the rink at the Ice at Santa Monica skate rink. And really get your holiday season kicked off with Mariah Carey’s Christmas Time at the Bowl. There’s also Inglewood Open Studios, where more than 20 artists in the neighborhood will be showing their work and what’s sure to be an incredible multimedia show and party at Clifton’s Republic downtown.
For more to explore, visit LAist.com, where you can get the latest election results information, score tickets to a Go Fact Yourself taping at the Crawford on Saturday, or seek out New Haven-style pizza in North Hollywood.
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Mon, Jan 20Ice at Santa Monica 2024
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Ice at Santa Monica
1324 5th St., Santa Monica
Downtown Santa Monica is ready for the season with the annual Ice Santa Monica skating rink opening
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Ice at Santa Monica
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Sat, Nov 30'Great Gold Bird'
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Exact address provided with ticket
Arlington Heights
Experience an immersive theater experience and “wanderplay” that takes about 2.5 hours to complete.
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Exact address provided with ticket
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Sun, Nov 10Inglewood Open Studios Art Walk
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Hyde Park Plaza
630 N. La Brea Ave., Inglewood
The weekend-long event offers self-guided tours of artist’s studios, art galleries and more.
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Hyde Park Plaza
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Fri, Nov 8Mariah Carey: 'Mariah Carey’s Christmas Time'
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Hollywood Bowl
2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood
Grab your Santa hat and get ready for holiday cheer the way only a diva like Mariah knows how
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Hollywood Bowl
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Sun, Nov 24'Joan'
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South Coast Repertory
655 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa
The First Woman of Funny, Joan Rivers, is immortalized in the new play.
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South Coast Repertory
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Fri, Nov 8'Walking to The Edge: A Journey Through Sights, Sounds, and Stories'
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Clifton’s Republic
648 S. Broadway , Downtown L.A.
Clifton's is throwing an oversized bash to celebrate its more than 90-year history.
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Clifton’s Republic
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Sat, Nov 23REDCAT's NOW Festival
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REDCAT at Disney Concert Hall
631 W. 2nd St. , Downtown Los Angeles
Celebrate the most innovative work coming out of Los Angeles in dance, theater, music and performance.
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REDCAT at Disney Concert Hall
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Outdoor Pick
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Sun, Nov 10L.A. to Long Beach Shore Ride and Lunch
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Bixby Park
101 Junipero Ave. , Long Beach
This weekend they are hosting a bicycle tour along the beach in Long Beach, followed by vegan tacos.
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Bixby Park
Viewing Pick
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Fri, Nov 8Sundance Indigenous Film Tour
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Vidiots
4884 Eagle Rock Blvd., Eagle Rock
A selection of eight shorts from indigenous filmmakers recognized by Sundance will show in two screenings at Vidiots.
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Vidiots
Dine & Drink Deals
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Sun, Nov 10Sourdough Office Hours
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The King's Roost
2801 North San Fernando Road, Glassell Park
Bring your cleverly named sourdough mason jar of goo to Roe at Kings Roost.
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The King's Roost
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Everytable x My Friend’s Plate
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Everytable locations
Everytable is teaming up with youth homeless organization My Friend’s Place to make affordable Thanksgiving meals.
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Everytable locations
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Konamon Fest
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Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica
Japanese treats and street food are the focus of Konamon Fest at Santa Monica Pier.
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Santa Monica Pier
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