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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...

Take a trip through the history of music at The GRAMMY Museum at L.A. LIVE. The new museum features four floors of fascinating and educational exhibits -- over 400 music related artifacts, 25 original films, interactive experiences, and more, covering legendary artists and recordings from all genres of music. Learn more...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mel and Rose Wine & Specialty Food presents a tasting of wine from the Languedoc region of France. Hugging the Mediterranean coast just north of Spain, this sun drenched region produces robust blends that offer an excellent price to quality ratio. Sample wine, enjoy appetizers, and get a 10% discount on purchases of the wines being sampled at the event. Learn more...

Golden Performing Arts Center presents A Christmas Carol at the Madrid Theatre. Starring Anthony Cantrell as Scrooge, this warm and uplifting interpretation of Charles Dickens' holiday classic is presented with a professional cast, live orchestra, carolers and gifts for children under 13. Directed by Robert Petrarca. Learn more...

The world premiere of That Perfect Moment re-opens at The Little Victory. Set in the San Fernando Valley at Christmastime, Charles Bartlett and Jack Cooper's comedy tells the tale of four aging bandmates who are unhappy with their lives, trying to recapture their late '60s prime in time for a seasonal party. 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...

Join Los Angeles Wine Tasting at Royal T in Culver City for their A-Z Wine Aroma Class & Blindfold Tasting. Taste six hand-picked boutique wines from selected countries around the world, paired with light appetizers including selected cheeses and gourmet specialties. Learn basics, like how to read a wine label and how to pronounce grape names, plus do a blindfolded wine tasting to help develop your sense of smell and recognize the aromas of different wines. Learn more...

Treat yourself, or someone you care about, to the joys of cleaner, healthier skin with a specialty facial treatment from Marc Edward Skincare. As a skilled esthetician, Edward's years of experience working with many of California's elite spas and dermatologists ensure you have your face in the right hands. Learn more...

Enjoy an evening of Spanish cuisine and flamenco dancing on the beautiful wooden stage at El Cid, in hip Silverlake. Historic El Cid is a beautiful indoor-outdoor Spanish villa-style complex, and a night of flamenco could happen in no better venue. An inspiring, exotic evening! Price includes dinner and the show (but not beverages or tip). Learn more...

The Alex Film Society's annual Stooge-Fest has become a Thanksgiving tradition for Stooges fan of all ages. This year's event, At Your Soivice, Professional Mayhem with the Stooges, showcases the working Stooges, featuring four Curly titles and Shemp in 3-D! (Moe and Larry included!) Bonus features include rare interviews and special guests. Learn more...

Upstairs at Vitello's presents legendary Latin jazz artist Poncho Sanchez. Having released over 24 albums, Poncho Sanchez and his band bring a show of pure energy to the stage. Poncho's styles of Salsa, straight ahead jazz, Latin jazz and soul are nothing less than dazzling. Learn more...

After playing to sold out audiences this spring, singer, songwriter and actress Lesley Wolman, performs her one woman cabaret show in Gindi Auditorium. Lesley has appeared on Broadway, television, film and radio. Her latest show, Jewish Women in Song, pays tribute to fourteen female Jewish singers, lyricists and composers. 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...

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...

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...

Ruskin Group Theatre presents Italian American Reconciliation. This sparkling, gritty romantic comedy is set against the backdrop of New York's Little Italy. Playwright John Patrick Shanley has won the Pulitzer Prize and the Academy and Tony Awards; his works include Doubt and Moonstruck. 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...

The world-famous Hollywood Improv presents stand-up comedy seven nights a week. See top national headliners, the nation's best up-and-coming performers, and more. The club features frequent surprise drop-ins by TV and film's biggest comedy stars. 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...

Commemorating the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth, Better Angels is a true story of our 16th president that's never been told. During a crucial point in our nation's history, President Lincoln is visited by a gracious, courageous woman who asks him for help. It's more than a meeting of the minds -- it's a captivating connection, full of promise, that surprises them both. 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...

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...

Danú is a Irish band known for playing traditional and contemporary music with seven critically acclaimed albums and standing-room-only concerts around the globe. Featuring virtuosi players on flute, tin whistle, fiddle, button accordion, bouzouki and vocals in Irish and English, Danú presents a high-energy, memorable, moving holiday experience not to be missed with a special guest appearance by members of the College of the Canyons choral music department. 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...

Celebrate Hanukkah with a Latin flair as part of the Skirball's ongoing initiative to commemorate Jewish life in Latin America. Families of all backgrounds will enjoy Latin Jewish music, art-making and storytelling. 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...

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...

On the islands of Hawaii, in the temples of India, and on the sacred shores of Brazil, music and dance are offerings of gratitude. Giving Thanks features 45 artists from three of L.A.'s most creative dance companies share the stage for the first time. Learn more...

Set in 1930's London and inspired by the sensational Alma Rattenbury Trial, Molly is the story of a love quadrangle gone awry. Molly was written by renowned writer Simon Gray, whose plays are notable for their wit and emotional incisiveness. Learn more...

Slasher is the story of a D-list Hollywood movie director, Marc Hunter, who goes to Texas to shoot Bloodbath, a low-budget slasher flick. After he loses his name actress he casts a local Hooter Girl named Sheena McKinney as "The Last Girl" to be killed. This unleashes the thwarted feminist rage of Sheena's invalid mother. The ensuing events -- comical, intense and emotional -- result in a degree of horror Marc could never have imagined. Learn more...

Children of Eden, a musical based on the Book of Genesis, comes to the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center. With music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked), the show touches on themes of family conflicts and faith as it recounts the story of Adam, Eve, Cain and Abel in the first act and Noah in the second. 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...

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...

Actors Forum Theatre presents Polyester: The Musical. It's the story of The Synchronistics, an over-the-hill ABBA wannabe group that reunites to perform at a public access TV telethon. In 1979, their hit single "Better Together" rose to #2 on the charts. Now, they have to overcome their differences and dysfunctions to return to the spotlight. Learn more...

Led Zepagain, the only Zeppelin tribute band endorsed by Jimmy Page himself, recreates the ultimate Led Zeppelin experience in concert, with such classic songs as "Stairway to Heaven," "Rock 'n' Roll" and "Black Dog." They'll perform a show with Van Halen tribute Fan Halen, who capture the classic tunes and party atmosphere of the group's David Lee Roth era. Learn more...

The Whitefire Theatre hosts Billie: Backstage with Lady Day. This solo show examines the life and career of jazz legend Billie Holiday, exploring the troubles she struggled with, the people and things she loved, and her unforgettable musical career. 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...

Take in the sights, listen to relaxing music, linger in the sun and enjoy a leisurely brunch on this two-hour cruise. Hornblower Cruises' lavish brunch buffet features a savory selection of all your favorites and includes complimentary free-flowing champagne. Learn more...

ELATE Theater Ensemble performs Neil Simon's 1971 dark comedy The Prisoner of Second Avenue. The timely plot centers on executive Mel Edison, who loses his job after 20 years and must suddenly adjust to life at home. Compounding matters are a heat wave, a garbage strike, a burglary and noisy neighbors -- until a nervous breakdown offers Mel a fresh start. Learn more...

This Chocolate Class & Wine Pairing Workshop will be a delight for the senses, making guests feel like Charlie inside the chocolate factory. You will learn about chocolate while experiencing eight different grand cru varieties, 33 to 85% cocoa, originating from Madagascar, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, the Caribbean and more. You will also enjoy tasty couplings with wine, pairing unique world flavors. Learn more...

Jack Hawley is in love. He also has synesthesia; he tastes his feelings, smells what he touches and sees letters in color. When Jack decides to revisit his past, dealing with memories of death, a surprise about his mother, and his feelings for a girl he never stopped loving, Jack must take life head-on, no matter what color it is or how disturbing it tastes or smells. Learn more...

Vagabond Players presents Marital Bliss-ters, an evening of three one-act comedies about marriage in all its stages. In Bridal Terrorism, an innocent man becomes a surprise groom at gunpoint. The bride and groom have second -- and third -- thoughts in Banter & Vows, while A Chance Meeting illustrates the perils of trying to spice up a long marriage. Learn more...

Robert Schimmel's big break came when Rodney Dangerfield spotted him and invited him to appear on HBO's Young Comedians Special. Since then he has gone on to appear on Conan O'Brien, The Simpsons, Comic Strip Live, Joan Rivers, and Oprah. Known for his uncensored material, he was named one of the 100 Greatest Standups of All Time by Comedy Central. Learn more...