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Taking their cue from the classic Seinfeld episode, drink:eat:play presents a "Festivus for the rest of us." The 80s is the theme of this Festivus party which includes a tribute band and the dress code requires the wearing of an ugly sweater or in 80s attire. There may not be an "Airing of Grievances" or "Feats of Strength," but this will be one holiday party you don't want to miss. 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...

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...

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...

A traditional sandwich-like French pastry, sweet and colorful macarons are found in high-end bakeries around the world. In just a few hours, participants in this hands-on class can master the art of making their own macarons in a variety of decadent flavors, from chocolate to passionfruit, using techniques perfected by French chef Clemence Gossett. Guests will also sample wines and take home a box of macarons. 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...

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...

The acclaimed International Gem and Jewelry Show presents a dazzling display of gems, jewelry, beads, accessories and minerals. The huge selection, along with special show pricing direct from worldwide designers and manufacturers, make this show a must for gem enthusiasts and jewelry lovers alike. Learn more...

It's murder served with soup and salad. This night of edgy, interactive dinner theater at Silverlake's historic and hip El Cid restaurant begins with characters from the play mingling with guests at the bar, and continues with a production on stage that requires audience members to help solve a mystery. Guests have a choice of entrees, plus dessert. Learn more...

Watson Adventures' acclaimed scavenger hunts pit teams of up to six people against each other in a race to solve puzzles and track down clues. The Santa Monica Pier Pressure hunt reveals some of the scenic beach city's intriguing history, as competitors uncover movie locations, unique artwork and fun stores while exploring the lively Third Street Promenade and downtown area. Learn more...

Tony- and Emmy-winning choreographer Twyla Tharp visits The Broad Stage to discuss her book The Collaborative Habit. Tharp will share stories of her own collaborations with artists like Mikhail Baryshnikov, Billy Joel and David Byrne to illustrate how good collaborators are built, one day at a time, through practice, discipline, commitment, passion -- and, most of all, through habit. 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...

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...

Dearly Departed Tours' Hollywood Movie Tour offers a unique way to see Los Angeles: by riding through some of the city's most memorable movie locations. Guests will watch scenes from over 50 films on board the tour bus while visiting the actual locations where those scenes were filmed -- from action films like The Terminator to iconic classics like Sunset Boulevard. Learn more...

Change up your boring Friday night with Hornblower's new Blues Dinner Cruise! Enjoy a boarding glass of champagne, a delicious dinner buffet and the soothing sounds of the Phil Gates Blues Band. Dance all night or take a stroll on the outer decks and check out the amazing views! Learn more...

This new urban adventure hunt from CityRace will have teams of participants competing to solve a challenging series of puzzles while racing through historic Old Town Pasadena. Over the course of three hours, teams will uncover a series of clues hidden among the holiday decorations, rustic brick façades and quaint alleyways of this festive and charming district. Learn more...

The beautiful Cafe Sevilla invites guests to come and enjoy a magical evening of Spanish and Gypsy flamenco dance, a delicious three-course meal, and an atmosphere of European elegance and Mediterranean spirit. This complete flamenco performance includes dancers, singers, percussionists and guitarists. 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...

This four-hour Salsa Boot Camp is an immersion class, perfect for busy people who have always wanted to learn some moves for the salsa clubs. The teachers will break down the exotic dance to its basics so that everyone can learn. Learn more...

This two-hour Salsa Mini Camp is an immersion class, perfect for busy people who have always wanted to learn some moves for the salsa clubs. The teachers will break down the exotic dance to its basics so that everyone can learn. Learn more...

Join Out & About Tours for an in-depth, entertaining look at LGBT history and its hotspots not found in your average travel guide. From West Hollywood to Downtown and all points in between, the lively crew will blow the dust off more than a century of history, including stops at one of the last gay piano bars, L.A.'s first porn theatre, the bar that coined the phrase "Lipstick Lesbian," the site of L.A.'s "Stonewall," and much more. Learn more...

Sometimes an art museum visit can seem boring to a child, but not with Quick Culture. They transform the overwhelming museum experience into an entertaining artistic journey. They engage children in interactive conversations about how to look at and what to look for directly from a variety of artworks. This one-hour museum tour is designed for kids ages 6-12. Learn more...

Murders, arsons, kidnappings, robberies, suicides, oddball happenings...it's an alternate history of Pasadena that's as fascinating as it is creepy. Join Esotouric's ace researchers on a four-hour guided luxury coach tour as they dip into the confidential files of old Pasadena -- from RFK's assassination to Eraserhead star Jack Nance's strange end and the 1926 Rose Parade grandstand collapse. Learn more...

The award-winning Esotouric team presents Blood & Dumplings, a bus tour focused on the shocking criminal history of the San Gabriel Valley. Explore Alhambra, Temple City, Monterey Park, Rosemead and El Monte, and learn about murdered brides, battling Neo-Nazis, Phil Spector's castle, and more! Included in the ticket price: a selection of dumplings from one of the San Gabriel Valley's best Chinese restaurants. Learn more...