With our free press under threat and federal funding for public media gone, your support matters more than ever. Help keep the LAist newsroom strong, become a monthly member or increase your support today.
Best things to do this weekend in Los Angeles and Southern California: December 20 - 22
(
Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade
/
Facebook
)
These shortest days of the year are always tough, but at least after Saturday, even as we head into winter winter (well, as winter as L.A. gets, anyway), there’s an extra teensy amount of light every day. Phew!
And this week is all about light, with the Newport Boat Parade bringing some joy on the water in Orange County, light in the form of laughter at the Actors Gang improv show, and light as in lifting off the doldrums with a spiritually cleansing sound bath.
For more to explore, visit LAist.com where you can learn how to be the holiday party MVP when you bring these local desserts, look back on Taylor Swift’s epic Eras Tour, or head to this secret spot where you can take the best winter sunset photos (maybe for next year’s holiday cards).
Events
-
Sat, Dec 21'BATSU!'
-
Bourbon Room Hollywood
6356 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood
BATSU! is a Japanese game show, theater, and improv event.
-
Bourbon Room Hollywood
-
Sat, Dec 21Samantha Fish
-
Fonda Theatre
6126 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles
Singer-songwriter Samantha Fish brings her bluesy guitar jams to The Fonda.
-
Fonda Theatre
-
Sat, Dec 21Kate Berlant and Friends
-
Largo at the Coronet
366 N. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Grove
Comedian Kate Berlant’s is back in town for one last show.
-
Largo at the Coronet
-
Fri, Dec 20Darden in the Garden
-
Merryhew’s Sunset Garden
1526 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica
Five siblings from the O.C. make up Darden, a soulful Americana band, whose influences include Fleetwood Mac and the Eagles.
-
Merryhew’s Sunset Garden
-
Sat, Dec 21Holiday Humbug comedy workshop
-
The Actor’s Gang Theater
9070 Venice Blvd., Culver City
Join the Actors Gang for an improvised, pay-what-you-can comedy night.
-
The Actor’s Gang Theater
-
Sat, Dec 21Winter Solstice Sound Bath
-
Kimpton La Peer Hotel
27 N La Peer Dr. , West Hollywood
Head to the Kimpton for a winter solstice sound bath on the shortest day of the year.
-
Kimpton La Peer Hotel
Sponsored message
Outdoor Pick
-
Sun, Dec 22Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade 2024
-
Christmas Boat Parade Route
Starts and finishes at Lido Isle, Newport Beach
Admire the creativity of the boats all lit up for Christmas in Newport Beach.
-
Christmas Boat Parade Route
Viewing Pick
-
Fri, Dec 20'A Christmas Story' + 'National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation'
-
Heritage Square Museum
3800 Homer St., Montecito Heights
Holiday double feature time!
-
Heritage Square Museum
Dine & Drink Deals
-
Sun, Dec 22Smorgasburg LA
-
Smorgasburg LA at ROW DTLA
777 S. Alameda St., Downtown L.A.
The last market of the year at Smorgasburg features “A Very Caribbean Christmas” with a variety of pop-up vendors.
-
Smorgasburg LA at ROW DTLA
-
Sat, Dec 21The Doughroom's No Name Holiday Bar
-
The Doughroom
3409 Overland Ave. , Palms
Holiday wines and bar snacks get a special menu this weekend.
-
The Doughroom
-
Tue, Dec 31La Sorted's Chinatown x Phillipe’s
-
La Sorted's - Chinatown
984 N. Broadway, Chinatown
Pizza fave La Sorted’s has a new collab with French dip stalwart Phillipe’s.
-
La Sorted's - Chinatown
At LAist, we believe in journalism without censorship and the right of a free press to speak truth to those in power. Our hard-hitting watchdog reporting on local government, climate, and the ongoing housing and homelessness crisis is trustworthy, independent and freely accessible to everyone thanks to the support of readers like you.
But the game has changed: Congress voted to eliminate funding for public media across the country. Here at LAist that means a loss of $1.7 million in our budget every year. We want to assure you that despite growing threats to free press and free speech, LAist will remain a voice you know and trust. Speaking frankly, the amount of reader support we receive will help determine how strong of a newsroom we are going forward to cover the important news in our community.
We’re asking you to stand up for independent reporting that will not be silenced. With more individuals like you supporting this public service, we can continue to provide essential coverage for Southern Californians that you can’t find anywhere else. Become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission.
Thank you for your generous support and belief in the value of independent news.
But the game has changed: Congress voted to eliminate funding for public media across the country. Here at LAist that means a loss of $1.7 million in our budget every year. We want to assure you that despite growing threats to free press and free speech, LAist will remain a voice you know and trust. Speaking frankly, the amount of reader support we receive will help determine how strong of a newsroom we are going forward to cover the important news in our community.
We’re asking you to stand up for independent reporting that will not be silenced. With more individuals like you supporting this public service, we can continue to provide essential coverage for Southern Californians that you can’t find anywhere else. Become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission.
Thank you for your generous support and belief in the value of independent news.
Senior Vice President News, Editor in Chief
