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Get Out: Holiday Festivities at Cube, Kwanzaa Festivities And A John Cage Celebration
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SHOP: Italian market and eatery Cube hosts Cube's Honkin' Holiday Sale, offering an extensive collection of handcrafted housewares and foodie gifts, plus huge deals on their standard fare. It's 40 percent off all food, 70 percent off all housewares. Free pastries and $5 mimosas will also be available. Sale hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m at Cube (615 N. La Brea Avenue).
CLASSICAL: Renowned conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen leads the L.A. Phil in a program of Beethoven and Witold Lutoslawski, whose obscurity belies a fascinating life story and a long dedication to the Phil. Tickets start at $24. The concert begins at 2 p.m. at Disney Hall.
CELEBRATE: The California African American Museum holds its annual Kwanzaa festivities, "Celebrating Family, Community and Culture" from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The free event will include inspiring performances by young artists, discussions, an art workshop and a candle-lighting ceremony.
LISTEN: The Hammer Museum and UCLA's Herb Alpert School of Music commemorate the 100th anniversary of composer John Cage's birth with an all-day program (starting at 10 a.m.) of free Cage performances by UCLA faculty. Check out the full schedule for more information.
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