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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...

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...

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...

The Grove Theatre presents a whimsical holiday play for the whole family based on a fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm. In The Elves and the Shoemaker, a kind shoemaker gives his last pair of shoes to a beggar. When he goes to make a replacement pair on Christmas Eve, he receives unexpected assistance from five magical elves. 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...

Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities presents the Tony-nominated family musical based on the books by Dr. Seuss. In Seussical, the mischievous Cat in the Hat joins Horton the Elephant, the Whos of Whoville and a cast of beloved characters as they bring more than 20 of the author's classic tales to life, accompanied by an original score. 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...

For 26 years, David Wilcox's production of The Nutcracker has been seen by over a million people all over Southern California, throughout the Asian continent, as well as on television. Tchaikovsky's ballet comes to life with a full symphony orchestra as the young Clara goes on exciting journey through a battle between the Mouse King and a Nutcracker comes to life and into the Land of Sweets. Featuring Melissa Sandvig from So You Think You Can Dance. Learn more...

Tears of Joy Theater presents a comedic puppet show based on the beloved children's book by Janell Cannon. In Stellaluna, a baby fruit bat falls into a bird's nest, where she is taken in by the bird family but struggles as the odd one out. As she grows, she learns to accept her differences and find her own identity. Learn more...

The legendary Bob Baker Marionette Theatre welcomes the holiday season with its Holiday Spectacular revue. This annual family favorite stars over 100 exquisitely designed marionettes in vignettes that depict a trip to Santa's Workshop, the eight days of Hanukkah, and other seasonal scenes. 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...

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...

The Minnesota Timberwolves play the Los Angeles Clippers at the STAPLES Center. Coach Kurt Rambis' Wolves feature one of the league's top big men in Al Jefferson. The Clippers' top players include point guard Baron Davis, center Chris Kaman and rising star Eric Gordon. 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...

Top-rated local children's theater Storybook Theatre presents the interactive musical The Princess and the Frog, the classic tale of a spoiled princess who reluctantly befriends a frog who magically transforms into a handsome prince. The audience is invited to join in dance numbers and attend a banquet at the castle with the Princess, King and magical fairy. Learn more...

South Bay Ballet's 30th Anniversary Season begins with its annual production of The Nutcracker. Under the direction of Diane Lauridsen, this enchanting ballet's vibrant costumes and stunning sets, along with the unforgettable score of Peter Tchaikovsky, present Clara as a young girl who dreams of becoming a ballerina and dances with her Nutcracker Prince in the Kingdom of the Sweets. Learn more...

LA Connection presents Improv Comedy for Kids, performed by some of the area's most talented young people. The performances are family-friendly and filled with laugh-out-loud-funny sketch comedy and improv. Learn more...

Kids decide the story line in Fairy Tales - Some Assembly Required, a new interactive musical filled with memorable songs and colorful costumes. In this adventure, Alex (a boy or a girl) goes in search of a lost sister in the Enchanted Forest. A professional cast of children and adults present a different and delightful musical each week depending upon the childrens' choices. 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...

California Dance Academy, which offers the finest in professional quality dance training, has produced this wonderfully entertaining version of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker for the past several seasons at the Madrid. This classic holiday ballet for the entire family features a magical dreamland filled with characters like the Mouse King and the Sugarplum Fairy. Learn more...