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Get Out: Hello Kitty 80s Prom, Design Con, Julefest, TRON Shop
TRON pop-up shop now open at Royal/T.
TRON pop-up shop now open at Royal/T.
Designer Con: An annual art & design convention ofcollectible toys, vinyl wonders, designer apparel and underground pop art. Expect show-only exclusives on sale by many showcasing artists. Also on display, Spoonful of Star Wars Art Exhibition "featuring over 100 paintings of vintage Star Wars action figures," adventures in Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art alt.drawing, and the largest recorded group "blind-box" opening (bring from home or buy at the show to participate). 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E. Green St. Pasadena, $5
"Kitty in Pink" Retro 80's Prom Party: Sanrio & BubblePunch are flashing back with an Helly Kitty 80's Prom complete with cover band, prizes for Prom King, Queen, Princess, and Prince and the totally most tubular like wowville prizes including: Hello Kitty Bike Cruiser, Electric Scooter, Sewing Machine, and more! Dress to impress or come as you are. The kitty welcomes all. $15-$20
Julefest In Solvang: The "Danish Capital of America" transforms into a Northern European-style Christmas village with one the their largest yearly parties kicking off today with folk dancing in the street, holiday concerts, open houses at local businesses and special events. FREE
Also Featured On LAist (and happening today!):
- Tron Pop-up Shop @ Royal/T
- Weekend Movie Guide: Harry Potter and The Japanese Spirits
- Cheeky Ghosts and Post-Mortem Slapstick in Blithe Spirit
- Theater Review: Little Flower of East Orange
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