Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Weekly What To Do: Just The Start Of The Holidays


The (2nd) 77th Annual UCB Holiday Pageant
December 5 @ 10:00 pm - 11:15 pm
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
$10.00 
 
Time to get those sleigh bells jingling and ring ting tingling, because the interim City Council Members (Luke Moran, Skyler Madsen and Jeremy Schmidt) are attempting to finally put on last year’s Holiday pageant, this year!

The pageant was cut short due to arsonist Liam Grench (whose name sounds suspiciously like “Grinch”) burning up half the town. But now that he’s locked away for good, we get to do the whole thing! Fire be damned! People being able to showcase what they prepared last year would really go a long way in brightening the town’s spirits and reviving holiday cheer.
 
Thu • Dec 05, 2024 • 8:00 PM
Alex Theatre Glendale, CA
 
The one and only official FINAL FANTASY Piano Concert is back! Join us for a unique evening where legendary FINAL FANTASY melodies come to life under the fingers of virtuoso pianists. Rediscover, in specially designed piano arrangements, the iconic themes that have moved millions of players. Featuring old-time classics, such as the majestic Liberi Fatali and the poignant Zarnakand, the show will also feature arrangements that have been newly created for this upcoming tour. FINAL FANTASY XVI will be performed live on piano for the first time, with titles such as Away and Ascension, and the program will also feature premiere of Bygone Serenity and Flow from FINAL FANTASY XIV, among many others!
 
 
Filmmaker Joshua Oppenheimer and Actor Michael Shannon will appear in person at Landmark's Nuart Theatre on Thursday & Friday, December 5 & 6 for Q&As after the 7:00pm shows!

DINOSAUR Improv for the Los Angeles Food Bank
An Improvised Christmas Carol with Andy Daly
Thursday, Dec 05, 2024 Show: 8:00PM
Largo at the Coronet
Los Angeles, CA
$51

The holiday classic, A Christmas Carol, is coming back to life with Andy Daly playing the old miser, Ebenezer Scrooge… The only problem is that the cast is DINOSAUR Improv who won’t stick to the script! This is much to Scrooge’s confusion, Andy Daly’s frustration, and the audience’s delight!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Friday, December 6 · 7 - 9pm
Athletic Garage Dance Center
121 Waverly Drive Pasadena, CA 91105
$16 – $22
18+
 
Welcome to the Creative Activities | Holiday Art Party & Toy Drive hosted by Steven Butler a.k.a. Jōviky. Join us for a festive celebration filled with art, creativity, and giving back. This in-person event will be held at the Athletic Garage Dance Center, where you can enjoy a variety of creative activities and art centered fun. Don't forget to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to our toy drive and spread some holiday cheer. Come and unleash your inner artist while supporting a great cause!
 
12/6 - 1/5, Thursday - Sunday
Akiba Pop-Up & Live 319 E 2nd. Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
$$
 
Welcome to the Division coming to you at Akiba Pop-up & Live! The HYPNOSISMIC -Division Rap Battle- 7th Anniversary Cafe will offer an array of original food and drink items inspired by all the characters and divisions from the anisong rap project. Enjoy the delicious character treats alongside complimentary goodies for every cafe purchase! In addition, the cafe will also offer limited edition 7th Anniversary goods available for purchase at our pop-up shop. Reservations will be offered in 60 minute sessions with an exclusive video set-list featuring cast comments!
 
 
 
Takumi Alley Holiday Market at Nellita’s Craft
248 1st St., Los Angeles California
LA Artcore’s 2nd Annual Winter Market
120 Judge John Aiso St.,
Los Angeles 90012
Saturday December 7th, 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Giant Robot Presents the 20th Annual Post It Show and toy drive. Curated by @mark_todd & @giantrobot, #PostItShow20 opens on Saturday, December 7th, at 12:30 PM.
2nd drop —> Saturday, December 14th at 11:30 AM
2062 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025

GR is partnering with WLACC & @gfguishbac to collect toys that will be donated to our own neighborhood kids in need and often overlooked.







Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
$10.00 - $20.00
 
 Sketch team Moon Goon celebrates America’s only good holiday tradition: The Hallmark Christmas Movie! Moon Goon presents an entire interactive movie, live on stage with 4D effects (yes, you read that correctly). Come fall in love with a tall man with beautiful eyes! Kiss under the mistletoe while Santa watches!


Krampus Rumpus & Holiday Market
SATURDAY, December 7
6pm Market – 8:00 PM Stage Show – 9:30 PM Krampus Attack – Midnight Close
SUNDAY, December 8 (Earlier show)

4pm Market – 7pm Stage Show – 8:30pm Krampus Attack – 10pm Close
Benny Boy Brewing 1821 Daly St. Los Angeles, CA 90031

two more events are planned for Dec 13,14th, waiting on info


"A teaming horde of wild Krampuses! Beer, cider Bavarian music, holiday crafts & food pop-ups. Arrive early for the Market or just come for the Evening Show at BENNY BOY BREWING"

 
Dec 7-8
10 - 11 AM: Marketplace Preview - Free for members | $20 non-members
11 AM - 5 PM: Holiday Marketplace (Museum Admission included) - $9 | Members free
PREVIEW TICKETS
SUNDAY: Pay-what-you-can!
Craft Contemporary
5814 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036
 
Join Craft Contemporary for a festive shopping weekend showcasing a curated selection of exceptional, one-of-a-kind contemporary craft and design by LA-based makers! 

December 7th & 8th, 2024 | 11am - 5pm
Location: San Fernando Blvd and surrounding streets in Downtown Burbank [From Magnolia to Angeleno]
Free

Featuring 170+ local, hand-selected artisans, shoppers can expect to find trendsetting indie goods including visual art and photography, original fashion and jewelry design, paper goods, innovative home decor and housewares, food, and much more.
 
Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8
 
From Saturday, December 7 to Sunday, December 8, Downtown LA will transform into a bustling cultural hub of music and dance performances, street vendors, workshops, and more as the Broad, MOCA, SCI-Arc, ICA LA, and other regionally located museums, community centers, and science institutions come together to create an itinerary of events you won’t want to miss.
Free Street Festival

    Head to DTLA for a FREE street fest with food and drinks from MAMA’s Nightmarket featuring prominent Asian street food vendors; hands-on incense-making and other workshops from outdoor community Usal Project; DJs programmed by NTS Radio; a special pop-up by Customland; and more.
919 S Broadway Parking Lot (next to The United Theater on Broadway)
 
December's VHS & Record Swap and Shop
Saturday December 7, 2024 1:00pm
Video Vortex (map)
700 W 7th St
Los Angeles CA 90017



December 7, 2024–April 6, 2025
Academy Museum
6067 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Admission $

Animation and Me immerses viewers in projections of clips, concept art, and behind-the-scenes footage that illustrate the art and process of animation. Intended for all ages and especially tailored for younger audiences, the space encourages moments of reflection and interaction, including select screens that invite visitors to draw images pulled from the Academy's extensive animation art collection. The gallery content spans the entire history of animation, and a range of animation techniques and studios. Animation and Me will be complemented by educational programming with special guests and unique activities for visitors of all ages. 
 

Dec 7th Saturday: Q & A event at in Burbank, CA twitch.tv/gamerealms Play games & meet the creators of #RiverCityGirls2 #Contra Operation Galuga #YarsRising #ClockTower Rewind,buy a signed Yars comic, get game-inspired food at & more!

Sun, Dec 8, 2024
10 am - 3:30 pm PT
LACMA
Free, RSVP suggested

Celebrate NexGenLA, LACMA’s free youth membership! New and existing NexGenLA members are invited to dance, sketch, create, and experience activities for the whole family inspired by the PST ART: Art & Science Collide exhibitions at LACMA.

We offer free admission for NexGenLA members and one guest. NexGenLA is a free membership for kids 17 and under who live in L.A County. You can sign up to become a NexGenLA member at the event.
 
Sunday, December 8, 2024; 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Canoga Park ↔ Winnetka ↔ Reseda
5-Miles along Sherman Way in the West San Fernando Valley to Experience Car-Free Open Streets Connecting Canoga Park, Winnetka, and Reseda
Free

On Sunday, December 8; between 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., CicLAvia – The Valley, welcomes everyone of all ages and abilities to its 57th car-free open streets event along Sherman Way in the west San Fernando Valley to experience car-free open streets connecting Canoga Park, Winnetka, and Reseda. Always free, CicLAvia participants just show up anywhere along the route at any time to enjoy this pop-up park for the day with one’s favorite people-powered way, whether that’s walking, jogging, biking, roller skating, skating, or simply spectating.


Nico curated a lot of art shows at Meltdown and needs help in this terrible market that is animation. Go buy some of his stuff.
 
Extra: 
 
Get Away, Opening in theaters December 6. A family's vacation to a remote getaway takes an unexpected turn when they discover the island they're on is inhabited by a serial killer.
 
 
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.