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...
Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical at the Pantages
Pantages Theatre (Hollywood, CA)
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...
KOOZA by Cirque du Soleil at the Orange County Great Park in Irvine
Grand Chapiteau at Orange County Great Park (Irvine, CA)
Cirque du Soleil presents its hit touring show, KOOZA, the story of an innocent who enters a world of kings, thieves and other archetypal characters. KOOZA is a return to Cirque du Soleil's roots, combining classic circus acrobatics and broad slapstick clowning. Learn more...
Pirate's Dinner Adventure - A Unique Interactive Dinner Show
Pirate's Dinner Adventure (Buena Park, CA)
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...
The Elves and the Shoemaker, a Holiday Fairy Tale Play
The Grove Theatre (Upland, CA)
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...
Los Angeles Kings vs. Anaheim Ducks
Honda Center of Anaheim (Anaheim, CA)
The Anaheim Ducks host their Southern California rivals, the Los Angeles Kings, at the Honda Center. The Ducks' roster features rising star center Corey Perry and ace passer Chris Getzlaf. The Kings counter with NHL points leader Anze Kopitar. Learn more...
Aquarium of the Pacific: Explore the World's Largest Ocean in Long Beach
Aquarium of the Pacific (Long Beach, CA)
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...
Fiesta Navidad: Beloved Holiday Tradition Features Nati Cano and Mariachi Los Camperos
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall at the Orange County Performing Arts Center (Costa Mesa, CA)
The Philharmonic Society presents this year's installment of Fiesta Navidad, a Christmas concert with a Latin flavor. It's perennially one of the Society's most popular events. The musical journey begins with the traditional petition for lodging (Posada), followed by mariachi music selections. The evening concludes with a traditional sing-along of holiday favorites, including "Feliz Navidad" and many more. Learn more...
Calgary Flames vs. Los Angeles Kings
STAPLES Center (Los Angeles, CA)
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...
Long Beach Ballet's The Nutcracker at the Terrace Theater
Terrace Theater in Long Beach (Long Beach, CA)
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...
Beloved Family Musical Peter Pan at OC Pavilion
OC Pavilion (Santa Ana, CA)
3D Theatricals presents the family musical Peter Pan at OC Pavilion. Based on J.M. Barrie's classic book, the musical centers on the Darling children, who are taken by the title character to the magical Neverland to do battle with a group of pirates led by Captain Hook. The score includes "I've Got To Crow," "I'm Flying" and "I Won't Grow Up." Learn more...
Little Women: The Broadway Musical at The Chance Theater
Chance Theater (Anaheim Hills, CA)
Little Women: The Broadway Musical brings the classic coming-of-age novel to the stage, filled with drama, romance, humor and song. Rambunctious Jo, practical Meg, sweet Beth, and romantic Amy take on life under the watchful eye of their beloved Marmee, while their father is away during the Civil War. Learn more...
The Nutcracker Swings: A Cool Jazz Christmas at Pasadena Convention Center
Pasadena Convention Center (Pasadena, CA)
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...
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Clippers
STAPLES Center (Los Angeles, CA)
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...
Wednesday Family Night Bowling, Pizza & More at Concourse Entertainment Center
Concourse Entertainment Center (Anaheim, CA)
Concourse Entertainment Center's Wednesday Night Family Special features one bowling lane for one hour, one large two-topping pizza, $5 in arcade tokens and shoe rentals for up to 8 people. Bring the whole family and enjoy a night of games for children and adults. Learn more...
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Anaheim Ducks
Honda Center of Anaheim (Anaheim, CA)
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...
Merlin's Magic Dinner Show - A Night of Wit and Wizardry
Rib Trader Restaurant (Orange, CA)
Imagine yourself at a feast hosted by a royal wizard. Saucy serving wenches bring you hearty food, tempting beverages, and their unique sense of humor. Meanwhile, Merlin the Magician provides an evening of entertainment, magic and comedy. Dinner is included in the ticket price. Learn more...
The Nutcracker, a Holiday Treat for All Ages, from South Bay Ballet
El Camino College Center for the Arts--Marsee Auditorium (Torrance, CA)
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...
13th Annual Production of Holiday Classic The Nutcracker from Youth Company Ballet Etudes
Huntington Beach High School Historic Auditorium (Huntington Beach, CA)
Huntington Beach's own youth production company, Ballet Etudes, will presents its 13th annual full-length Nutcracker ballet at the Historic Huntington Beach High School Auditorium. Witness Clara's receipt of her beautiful Nutcracker, the fierce battle between the toy soldiers and the mice, watch it snow on stage and take a trip to the land of the sweets with the beautiful Sugar Plum Fairy and the lovely Waltz of the Flowers. Learn more...
Discovery Science Center: Fun, Interactive Exhibits Explore Science and Nature
Discovery Science Center (Santa Ana, CA)
See, hear, and interact with fascinating exhibits exploring science and nature at Discovery Science Center. Current exhibits at the museum include DinoQuest, the 4-D movie Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia, plus a wide array of national touring exhibits. Learn more...
California Dance Academy's The Nutcracker Holiday Ballet
Madrid Theatre (Canoga Park, CA)
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...
Annual Favorite The Nutcracker Ballet from Tustin Dance Center
Servite Theatre (Anaheim, CA)
Tustin Dance Center presents its annual production of The Nutcracker Ballet featuring dancers of all ages, plus Miss California Kristy Cavinder as the Sugarplum Fairy. This enchanting ballet, featuring an unforgettable score by Peter Tchaikovsky, presents 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...