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Get Out: Santa Monica Craft Fair, Las Posadas at the Autry and More
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CULTURE: The Autry will celebrate Las Posadas, a Mexican tradition where children portray Mary and Joseph seeking shelter pre-Nativity. The event will also feature a performance from Grandeza Mexicana and Harmonies Girls Choir (and hot chocolate!) The program runs from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Museum rates apply.
SHOP: L.A. Craft Experience hosts GIFTED: A Holiday Market for Uncommon Goods at the Santa Monica Pier from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The market will feature food and crafts as well as a DIY gift-wrapping station and crochet classes.
COMEDY: Nerdist will host a free open mic at Meltdown's NerdMelt Showroom from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Get there on time to sign up for a slot or just listen in: great standups like Chris Hardwick and Kumail Nanjiani are frequent guests.
CLASSICAL: The L.A. Phil welcomes former conductor Zubin Mehta to lead an honorary program of Mozart, Hindemith and Dvorak at Disney Hall at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $24.
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