Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Weekly What To Do: Before The Void

 This list is right before Christmas and Hanukkah hits, next Wednesday is the big day. It's a day of really a shut down of LA we refer to "the void." Holidays parties are happening all weekend and then X-Mas hist right in the middle of next week.

UCB’s 2024 It Sucked! Awards
December 19 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre: 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
$15.00 
 
UCB’s year end tradition returns with 2024’s It Sucked! Awards, the only award show where UCB performers pay tribute to the worst people, events, trends, and everything terrible about 2024!

Thu, Dec 19, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Andaz West Hollywood 

Visitors can sample a selection of exclusive holiday cocktails from the Uncle Nearest Continental Whiskey & Kaye Records holiday edition. Signature drinks include Holiday at the Continental, featuring Uncle Nearest Whiskey, Grapefruit Bitters, Allspice Liqueur, Pear Syrup, and Lemon Juice, and The Last Holiday, made with Mezcal, Coconut, Walnut Bitters, Lime Juice, and Chartreuse.

The night will feature a special Holiday Set, blending classic Christmas cheer with energetic tunes perfect for dancing. With its rich history as a rock 'n' roll hangouton the Sunset Strip, Andaz West Hollywood provides an unforgettable setting for this festive celebration. 

December 19 8:00 PM - December 20 1:30 AM
Peking Tavern
236 S Los Angeles St suite g, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Free

You're invited to Peking Tavern's Ugly Sweater Party!Complimentary tray passed bites for the first hour. Special prize for most hilarious sweater.

Shogun Santa will be in Little Tokyo Saturday-Sunday Dec 21-22, 11am-3pm in Japanese Village Plaza under the Christmas tree. Photos are free, just bring your phone.
 
Chromatic Reverb is a group exhibition at GR2 Gallery running from December 21st, 2024 to January 8th
 

SAT DEC 21, 2024 7:00 PM
Egyptian Theatre
$12.00 (member) ; $17.00 (general admission)

The Christmas classic.

 
December 21 · 8pm - December 22 
Bar Franca, South Main Street, Los Angeles, CA, USA
438 South Main Street Los Angeles, CA 90013
$8.78
21+
 
A future forward explosion of innovative synthpop new wave dance electronica.
*Not official
 
 
Santa Claus’ Next Top Holiday Mascot
December 21 @ 10:30 pm - 11:45 pm
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
$10.00
 
Santa’s ready to retire – he’s seen the world, but he hasn’t really seen the world, you know? But he’s not going to leave the children of the world without a holiday mascot.

So he’s pulling a Tyra Banks and hosting a live reality competition to find his replacement. Seven wild and wacky holiday characters will pitch themselves to a judges panel of festive icons and then compete in improvised (and vicious) Top Model-inspired competitions.

Which wannabes will be nice and which will be naughty (comedically)? Only one will win the right to drive the reindeer sleigh and become Santa Claus’ Next Top Holiday Mascot!
 
Dec 21-22
Walt Disney Concert Hall
$$$
 
A true holiday favorite, this beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams' charming and delightful score performed live to picture, conducted by David Newman. Macaulay Culkin stars as Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old boy who's accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation, and who must defend his home against two bungling thieves. Hilarious and heart-warming, Home Alone is holiday fun for the entire family!
 

Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
$10.00 

An angel is sent from Heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman, George Bailey, by showing him what life would be like if he had never existed. But in this version, the Angel hit her head on the way down to Earth and jumbled up George’s memories. Now, she needs help from the audience to remind him of his wonderful memories and realize it’s a wonderful life!

The audience will write down the memories they want to see played out before the show, the Angel will read them out loud from a bucket, and the improvisers must act out the suggested memories for George Bailey and the Angel.
 
Dec 24th, 7:30pm
Laemmle Theaters
$16
 
JOIN US on DEC. 24th for our umpteenth annual alternative Christmas Eve! That's right - It's time for the return of our Fiddler on the Roof Sing-a-Long!

Belt out your holiday spirit … or your holiday frustrations. Either way, you'll feel better as you croon along to all-time favorites like “TRADITION,” “IF I WERE A RICH MAN,” “TO LIFE,” “SUNRISE SUNSET,” “DO YOU LOVE ME?” and “ANATEVKA,” among many others.

We encourage you to come in costume! Guaranteed fun for all. Children are welcome (Fiddler is rated "G") though some themes may be challenging for young children.

Tuesday Dec. 24, 2024 10:00PM
POPPY | 755 N La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90069
$55 and up
21+ 

We are the The Original Matzoball™ and have been for 38 years. "We are the Nation's #1 Jewish Singles Holiday Party" in the U.S. today

MatzoBall, the nations #1 holiday party is back and coming to Los Angeles. Nobody can do it bigger or better than Matzoball and this year will prove to be no different. Matzoball sets the stage for the ultimate party experience that you do not want to miss out on!!

December 24, 2024, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
135 N. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Free with ticket reservation
PARKING:
FREE in The Music Center parking garage.
 
The 65th annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration offers Angelenos of all ages the opportunity to honor the dynamic, rich cultures of the county and experience the spectacular show like never before. Enjoy a diverse lineup of 28 L.A.-based artists, including many past favorites and some exciting new talent, presented with a fresh look and feel to welcome a new generation of audiences. With performances by choral groups, dance troupes, music ensembles and new artistic genres this year, such as a circus act and a marionette performance, the Holiday Celebration brings holiday cheer to all who attend and into the homes and hearts of all who tune in! See the L.A. County Holiday Celebration live at The Music Center's Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, watch it on PBS SoCal or stream on pbssocal.org!
21+
Extra:
 
Free Hours at the Autry
Every Tuesday and Wednesday from 1-4 p.m.

Let the Autry cover your next visit with Free Hours at the Autry. Every Tuesday and Wednesday from 1-4 p.m. will be free to all Autry visitors. Enjoy access to all the Autry's exhibitions including Imagined Wests, Reclaiming El Camino and more by reserving your spot today!
 

Thanks to the generous support of the Autry Foundation, Free Hours at the Autry* are every Tuesday and Wednesday from 1-4 p.m.
 
UCB, a cheapo comedy show almost every night, see comedians before they make podcasts and have
stories about the UCB and before they hit the big time.
 


American Cinematheque-A celebrated independent theater group that brings both the talent and catalog of films to make for some of LA's best movie nights.
 

Street Food Cinema-Outdoor cult or recent hits you'll love.

Check out classics and cult movies just a few stories above street level. Rooftop Movies at The Montalbán.


 New Bev-Tarantino owned independent theater with old school style

Cinelounge - Hollywood based tiny theater, showing off indies you've never heard of
 
Brain Dead Studios-manages to fill its schedule almost every night
611 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
 
Vidiots -A one-of-a-kind hub for film lovers, filmmakers, and everyone curious about cinema. A small theater is more than made-up for with the constant content and special screenings.
4884 Eagle Rock Blvd
 
Art
 
Now-2025
Japanese American National Museum
100 North Central Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Admission $

Giant Robot Biennale 5 features artists Sean Chao, Felicia Chiao, Luke Chueh, Giorgiko, James Jean,
Taylor Lee, Rain Szeto, and Yoskay Yamamoto, among others. Since 2007, JANM has partnered with Eric Nakamura, founder of Giant Robot, to produce the Giant Robot Biennale, a recurring art exhibition that highlights diverse creative works celebrating the brand’s ethos.