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Best things to do this weekend in Los Angeles and Southern California: December 20 - 22

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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.

  • Sat, Dec 21

    Samantha Fish

    • Fonda Theatre
      6126 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles

    Singer-songwriter Samantha Fish brings her bluesy guitar jams to The Fonda.

  • Sat, Dec 21

    Kate 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.

  • Fri, Dec 20

    Darden 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.

  • Sat, Dec 21

    Holiday 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.

  • Sat, Dec 21

    Winter 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.

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