We curate an L.A. weekend itinerary of the city’s best concerts, culture and cuisine, every week, just for you.
Friday
Drift into the L.A. Convention Center for the opening day of the L.A. Auto Show. Get behind the wheel of futuristic prototype cars and be on the lookout for appearances from local sports legends.
Head to the Groundlings Theatre for the opening night of the Groundlings Holiday Show. The legendary comedy theater stages a festive, holiday-themed night of sketches and improv.
Spend a late night at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion and watch as the beloved Downtown cultural space transforms into an interactive, Cuban-inspired performance space during Sleepless: The Music Center After Hours.
Saturday
Take your pick between four holiday markets today:the Unique LA Holiday Market at the California Market Center, Grand Central Market's Holiday Marketplace, A Current Affair: Pop-up Vintage Marketplace at the Cooper Design Space and Union Station's Holiday Festival & Market.
Explore a hall of fame of the world’s worst inventions and now-defunct technology as the Museum of Failure opens at the A+D Museum.
Step inside of a vintage Downtown hotel as it transforms into a secretive and sensual pop-up space during The Chronicles of L.A. Over 60 artists and makers will stage installations and a market inside of a to-be-announced location.
Watch A Muppet Christmas Carol on a festive Hollywood rooftop as The Ultimate Holiday Movie Series presented by Rooftop Cinema Club and Time Out kicks off this weekend at the Montalban.
Spend the evening at the Bob Baker Marionette Theater for the In L.A. to Stay Winter Gala. This benefit for the beloved puppet theater includes vaudevillian performances and food from Jon and Vinny.
Sunday
Warm up your vocal chords to sing along to (and listen to) Christmas and Hanukkah classics as the Angel City Chorale Holiday Concert and Sing-Along arrives at the Immanuel Presbyterian Church.
Trace the story of a Victorian-era Christmas celebration as the Holiday Lamplight Celebration brings a series of festive vignettes to the houses at Heritage Square Museum.
Have yourself a smut-filled holiday during A John Waters Christmas, in which the acclaimed filmmaker leads a monologue-style show at the Comedy Store.
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