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Guests will enjoy a delicious dining experience while being entertained with an astonishing display of special effects wizardry, aerial artistry, swashbuckling swordplay and dynamic duels. The entertainment is a classic story of good vs. evil that offers the perfect blend of action, adventure, comedy and romance, along with the opportunity to interact in the adventure. Learn more...

Medieval Times is an exciting, family-friendly dinner attraction inspired by an 11th century feast and tournament. Guests are served a four-course banquet and cheer for one of six knights as they compete in the joust and other tests of skill. Expect lots of jousting, swordsmanship, thrilling hand-to-hand combat, and displays of extraordinary horsemanship as part of an exciting story set in Medieval Spain. Learn more...

In this haunting and sometimes hilarious play, we meet three women facing and embracing life's travails and disappointments. With his trademark wit and lack of sentimentality, Albee creates an unblinking portrait of contemporary women -- how they live, how they love, what they settle for and how they die. Three Tall Women is an electrifying examination on loss and our ability to go on. Learn more...

Pasadena Playhouse hosts Baby It's You! This musical tells the story of legendary girl group The Shirelles, as well as the woman who discovered them. New Jersey housewife Florence Greenberg managed the group to stardom, then founded legendary label Scepter Records. The show's score is full of classic songs from the '60s. Learn more...

There's few better targets for humor -- scathing, loving, or just plain wacky -- than the holidays! From family get-togethers to insane gift-shopping to neurotic friends, family and significant others, this season is perfect fodder for the Groundlings, L.A.'s premiere comic troupe. This holiday-themed sketch show presents the Groundlings at their brilliant best! Learn more...

This Broadway hit musical, based on the beloved holiday tale, features the classic tunes "You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch" and "Welcome Christmas." The production stars John Larroquette (Night Court) as the narrator "Old Max" and Stefan Karl (Nick Jr.'s Lazy Town) as The Grinch. Magnificent sets and costumes inspired by Dr. Seuss' original illustrations help transport audiences to the whimsical world of Whoville, breathing new life into this timeless story of the true meaning of the Holiday Season. Learn more...

The holiday season comes to life in the Anaheim Ballet's production of The Nutcracker, the heartwarming tale of Clara and her Nutcracker Doll who changes her woeful winter into a feast in Candyland. Athletic Russian dancers, prancing Bon Bons and Tchaikovsky's beautiful "Waltz of the Flowers" are sure to brighten your holidays. Learn more...

From the same people who brought you the great Laserium shows at Griffith Park Observatory comes the new Laserium CyberTheater in Hollywood. This new production offers a high-tech update of Laserium shows of the past, with six projection screens and 3-D lasers shooting throughout the theater. Three different classic Laserium shows are currently in rotation, featuring music from Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon, the Beatles or Led Zeppelin. Learn more...

Husband, father, house painter, and warrior poet Johnny Williams looks forward to his son Jeff's return as a navigator for the United States Air Force. But Johnny's pride in his son's achievement takes an uncharted turn when Jeff comes home and the family discovers the results of his education. The stakes are very high, but the family is armed with love, devotion, loyalty, and the martial spirit to fight the good fight. Learn more...

A winner of virtually every major L.A. theater award, the local musical phenomenon Louis & Keely Live at the Sahara continues at the Geffen's Skirball-Kenis Theater, with Oscar-winner Taylor Hackford directing. Inspired by the true story of swinging Vegas lounge act Louis Prima and Keely Smith, the show includes classic hits like "Embraceable You" and "Just a Gigolo." Learn more...

The Ice House Comedy Club, Pasadena's famed comedy club, presents some of the best stand-up comics in the business. You've seen them on "The Tonight Show," "The Late Show with David Letterman" and Comedy Central. Now you can see them in person, live on stage. Check the complete listing for more details. Learn more...

It's Christmas Eve, 1947, and the Lutz Radio Hour is about to make its final broadcast, one day before the radio station converts to television. Complete with sound effects, radio commercials and holiday songs, this lively, comedic play at the Long Beach Playhouse evokes both the spirit of the season and nostalgia for a bygone era. Learn more...

Fans of America's beloved storyteller can see special advance preview performances of a new Ray Bradbury musical. In addition to the musical, the second segment of the evening will be a personal appearance by Bradbury, sharing the reminiscences of a legendary life and career. He will also be available to sign books for his fans. Learn more...

Anze Kopitar and the Los Angeles Kings host Jarome Iginla and the Calgary Flames at the STAPLES Center. They young Kings' fast-paced attack has gotten them off to an outstanding start in the NHL's Western Conference. Learn more...

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences presents a screening of The Prisoner of Zenda, in celebration of the centennial of Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.'s birth. This exciting, technically innovative 1937 adventure features Fairbanks alongside Ronald Colman. When the King of Ruritania (Colman) is kidnapped on the eve of his coronation, his distant cousin (also Colman) must impersonate him to save the monarchy. The screening features behind-the-scenes footage from the production. Learn more...

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences presents a special screening of the new digital restoration of Fred Zinnemann's 1953 Oscar-winning classic From Here to Eternity. Set at a Hawaiian Army base just before the Pearl Harbor attack, the drama stars Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift, Deborah Kerr, Donna Reed and Frank Sinatra. Co-star Ernest Borgnine will be on hand for a Q&A. Learn more...

Long Beach Playhouse presents David Lindsay-Albaire's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama about the aftermath of a life-shattering tragedy. A thoughtful, honest and compassionate study of heartbreak and forgiveness, Rabbit Hole explores the strained relationship between a husband and wife after their young son is killed in an accident. Learn more...

UCLA Live presents a concert performance by legendary jazz pianist McCoy Tyner. Known for his work with the John Coltrane Quartet as well as a lengthy solo career spanning dozens of albums, Tyner will showcase his inventive and explosive performing style, backed by his trio and Grammy-winning saxophonist Gary Bartz. L.A.-based Afro-groove collective Build An Ark also performs. Learn more...

Gay Apparel: A Christmas Carol is the classic story of Scrooge retold with style, where Scrooge is the world famous designer of S&M, a fashion line created with his late partner, Jake Marley. Ultimately a tale about the healing power of love and redemption, this fresh and funny adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol includes gay ghosts visiting Scrooge to teach him life is not about what you have -- it's about who you share it with. Learn more...

The Geffen Playhouse presents Equivocation. Bill Cain's witty and contemporary exploration of political power and artistic integrity was the breakout hit of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Commanded by King James I to write a play based on the Gunpowder Plot, Shakespeare discovers that the official story of the plan to blow up Parliament may conceal a darker truth. Learn more...

Puglia has a rich history, amazing climate, and picturesque setting which poise it as a region of focus for fine dining, wine appreciation and future travel destinations. Join an elite congregation of Italian producers and educators gathering at the five star, five diamond Peninsula Beverly Hills for a special tasting. The dress code at Peninsula is upscale. Dress to impress the well-dressed Italian dignitaries! Learn more...

Magicopolis presents their longest running, most critically acclaimed show -- a magical New Year's Eve celebration. In addition to astounding feats of magic, guests will enjoy a complimentary buffet, champagne toast, party favors and hats, plus plenty of surprises. Ring in the new year, Magicopolis way. Learn more...

From the writer/director/producer of The Marvelous Wonderettes comes Life Could Be a Dream. This 1960s doo-wop musical is the story of the Crooning Crabcakes, who try to find their fame and fortune by entering a radio talent contest. Featuring such classic songs as "Stay" (Just a Little Bit Longer)," "Runaround Sue," "The Great Pretender," "Tears On My Pillow," "Unchained Melody," "Earth Angel" and more. Learn more...

Corey Perry, Ryan Getzlaf and the Anaheim Ducks host the San Jose Sharks at the Honda Center. The Sharks are a major Western Conference power, led by players like Patrick Marleau, Joe Thornton and Dany Heatley. Learn more...

In this world premiere by Julie Hébert, three generations divided by race, culture and time connect when a white Southern woman discovers old love letters leading her to an African American half-brother. Melding realism and poetry, Tree is also a play about family and memory. Learn more...

The Anaheim Ducks host Jarome Iginla and the high-scoring Calgary Flames in NHL action at the Honda Center. Despite a slow start, the Ducks are counting on a mix of talented youngsters like Corey Perry and Ryan Getzlaf and savvy veterans like Teemu Selanne and Scott Niedermayer to lead them back to the playoffs. Learn more...

Scott Niedermayer, Ryan Getzlaf, Teemu Selanne and the Anaheim Ducks host the Chicago Blackhawks at the Honda Center. Led by star right wing Patrick Kane, the Blackhawks are contenders in the NHL's Eastern Conference. Learn more...

Ray Whitney, Rod Brind'Amour and the Carolina Hurricanes visit the Honda Center to battle the Anaheim Ducks. Off to the best start of his career, high-scoring winger Corey Perry paces a Ducks roster that includes linemates Ryan Getzlaf and Bobby Ryan along with veterans Teemu Selanne and Scott Niedermayer. Learn more...

Enjoy a cool jazz Christmas with The Nutcracker Swings, a benefit concert for the Pasadena Jazz Institute, featuring the Pasadena Jazz Orchestra, Redwhite+Bluezz All Stars, the Sacred National Gospel Choir, Pji Junior Superstars, and special appearances by top jazz performers. They'll perform Duke Ellington's interpretation of The Nutcracker Suite, along with Vince Guaraldi's A Charlie Brown Christmas and other holiday favorites. Learn more...

From the same people who brought you the great Laserium shows at Griffith Park Observatory comes the new Laserium CyberTheater in Hollywood. These shows feature the classic rock anthems of U2 and the hard-edged industrial sound of Nine Inch Nails, set to six projection screens and 3-D lasers shooting throughout the theater. Learn more...

This supper club hosts great live jazz in a setting with Old World charm. Catalina has lived up to its slogan "Nothing But the Best in Jazz" by presenting a veritable Who's Who of jazz legends such as Dizzie Gillespie, Art Blakey, McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea, Ray Brown, Joe Williams, Max Roach, Carmen McRae, Joe Henderson, Benny Carter, Wynton Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, Joshua Redman and many more. Learn more...

Jim Carrey stars as Ebenezer Scrooge in Disney's A Christmas Carol, a re-envisioned 3-D experience from filmmaker Robert Zemeckis based on Charles Dickens' perennial classic tale. Before the movie, enjoy Holiday Spectacular, an all new stage show with Disney characters and dancers! Learn more...

With the kids away, three married couples get together for a few laughs. But as the liquor flows, secrets are revealed, trust is tested, boundaries are broken and reality gets swapped for fantasy. It's Just Sex is a thought-provoking, convulsively funny comedy about marriage, honesty, lust and trust. Learn more...

Brian Copeland's hit show, Not a Genuine Black Man, comes to the Hayworth. The longest running solo show in San Francisco history, logging over 500 performances in five years, Not a Genuine Black Man also had a successful Off-Broadway run. It's a hilarious and poignant autobiographical story about Copeland's childhood in one of the most racist suburbs in America. Learn more...

The Los Angeles Kings face the Philadelphia Flyers in NHL hockey action at STAPLES Center. Anze Kopitar and the Kings have gotten off to a fast start in the NHL's Western Conference; they host Chris Pronger and the Flyers. Learn more...

College buddies Max and Finn have always spent their vacations in the fast lane, religiously drinking, drugging and chasing women...but this time something is different. In a hotel room in Atlantic City, the two friends face-off with their indulgent past and take a sober look at their all-too-present future. Learn more...

Paul Benjamin and the Cambridge Players present Benjamin's drama Memoirs at the Stage 52 Playhouse. Memoirs tells the story of Julian, a combat veteran who returns home only to be forced to fight another battle: his heroin addiction. To maintain his sanity while he tries to come off heroin, Julian occupies himself with an attempt to write his memoirs. Learn more...

Each year, Mel & Rose Annual Grande Marque Champagne Tasting delights wine lovers with its outstanding selection of fine wines to taste, including Dom Perignon, Krug and Cristal. The tasting will be accompanied by samplings of appetizers, cheese plates and chocolates. Learn more...

The L.A. Derby Dolls are the premier all-female, banked-track, quad-skating, rock 'n' roller derby league in Southern California. While their uniforms may be stylish and their names playful, the L.A. Derby Dolls are real athletes who skate a sport that is pure, unscripted and real. Learn more...

Home to more than 12,500 ocean animals, representing nearly 500 species, the Aquarium of the Pacific celebrates the planet's largest and most diverse body of water: the Pacific Ocean. Celebrating its tenth anniversary, this world-class aquarium features a wide array of hands-on activites, live and video presentations, and more. During Shark Summer, see and touch sharks and rays, and see growing shark embryos in the Shark Zone activity area. Learn more...

On this walking tour through Downtown Los Angeles' Little Tokyo district, guests will have an opportunity to learn about the history and culture of the neighborhood while stopping multiple times to sample local delicacies. Local foodies and tourists alike will appreciate this opportunity to indulge in authentic Japanese tea, mochi, pastries and savory dishes. Learn more...

As a wonderful gift or an indulgent treat for yourself, you can't do much better than a full body massage package or a facial package at the serene Cote d'Azur Spa, located in Old Town Pasadena. It's sure to be an unforgettable experience. Learn more...

The NoHo Arts Center hosts Just Imagine, a multi-media tribute to rock legend John Lennon. Tim Piper, who's toured the world performing the Beatles' hits, will front a live band in note-perfect renditions of Lennon's timeless songs, and share anecdotes from his life and career. Learn more...

Macha Theatre presents the hilarious revue, Naked Boys Singing, featuring eight male singers in the nude. With sixteen original songs including "Gratuitous Nudity" and "Bliss of a Bris," the original crowd-pleasing show has been a critically and audience favorite for over ten years. Learn more...

As Joshua Weinberg and Brent Logan attempt to have a civil and respectable wedding, their loving friends and family get in the way. Be a part of this wedding ceremony and join them for the reception as you become one of the family. Learn more...

The Amazing Los Angeles Race is designed to feel like a hybrid of a sightseeing tour, The Da Vinci Code and The Amazing Race. Participants form teams of two to eight people and receive their first clue at the starting line. Each solution leads to the next clue and fun experiences at top L.A. attractions, including Mann's Chinese Theatre, the Walk of Fame, the Hollywood Bowl, and Walt Disney Concert Hall, culminating in a finish-line awards ceremony. Learn more...

Experience Star Trek as never before. See the largest collection of authentic Star Trek artifacts and information ever put on public display, featuring sets, costumes, priceless museum pieces and props from all five Star Trek television series and eleven feature films, including J.J. Abrams' recent blockbuster. Go aboard the bridge of the Starship Enterprise and even sit in the Captain's chair. Learn more...

Film Consultant Thomas Ethan Harris welcomes a panel of short film industry experts on everything a maker of film shorts needs to know. Uncover a wealth of information on short film distribution and filmmaking trends and find out what festival programmers look for in a short film in this seminar that puts an exclusive spotlight on shorts. Learn more...

The American Cinematheque presents a double feature of 1970s "Blaxploitation" films starring Rudy Ray Moore. In the low-budget cult classic Dolemite, the titular hero uses a squad of kung fu hookers to battle the evil Willie Green. In Petey Wheatstraw, recently deceased Petey is offered a second chance at life, but only if he agrees to marry the devil's daughter, the world's ugliest woman. Learn more...