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...
KOOZA by Cirque du Soleil at the Santa Monica Pier
Grand Chapiteau at Santa Monica Pier (Santa Monica, CA)
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...
Disney's A Christmas Carol Starring Jim Carrey at El Capitan Theatre
El Capitan Theatre (Hollywood, CA)
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...
Dickens' Holiday Classic A Christmas Carol at the Madrid Theatre
Madrid Theatre (Canoga Park, CA)
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...
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...
Fiesta Hanukkah: Latin Jewish Music, Art and Storytelling at the Skirball
Skirball Cultural Center (Los Angeles, CA)
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...
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...
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...
Improv Comedy for Kids at LA Connection
L.A. Connection Comedy Theatre (Sherman Oaks, CA)
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...
Fairy Tales - Some Assembly Required, an Interactive Children's Musical
Secret Rose Theatre (North Hollywood, CA)
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...
Quick Culture's One-Hour Museum Tour for Kids
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (Los Angeles, CA)
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...