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December 19, 2008
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FRIDAY, DEC. 19
INVISIBLE CHILDREN BENEFIT
The Troubadour
9081 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood
http://www.ticketmaster.com/Invisible-Children-Benefit-tickets/artist/1270800
Dustin Kensrue (Thrice), Jon Foreman (Switchfoot), Chris Conley (Saves the Day) & Jim Ward (Sparta) perform to raise funds for Invisible Children which provides education and economic relief for children in war-torn Uganda. 7 p.m.


SATURDAY,  DEC 20
MERRY MERRY MOVIE
Laemmle’s Playhouse 7, Pasadena
http://www.playhousedistrict.org/calendar/index.html
A free screening of Jim Carrey’s How The Grinch Stole Christmas, a free concert after the film AND free holiday treats and surprises. Even The Grinch couldn’t resist. 10 a.m.

WINTER WONDERLAND & SNOW RUN
Del Amo Park, Carson
http://ci.carson.ca.us/content/files/images/Recreation/WinterWonderland.bmp
Who says you can’t sled in L.A.? You can on their snow covered hill today. Food and entertainment include free hot dogs and hot chocolate for the first 100 participants. Noon – 5 p.m. FREE.

SUNDAY,  DEC 21
A CHRISTMAS STORY
ArcLight Sherman Oaks
http://experience.arclightcinemas.com/
Although you have probably seen one of the countless showings over the years on TBS, now’s your chance to see it on the big screen. 11 a.m. Also at ArcLight Hollywood (21+) on Monday at 8 p.m.

WEDNESDAY,  DEC 24
49TH ANNUAL L.A. COUNTY HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
http://www.lacountyarts.org/holiday.html
This 6 hour holiday music extravaganza will feature 1200 performers in 45 groups from around the world covering many genres of music, dance and costumes. 3 p.m. FREE.


THURSDAY,  DEC 25
CHRISTMAS SKATE
Pasadena Ice Skating Center
http://www.skatepasadena.com/
If you need something to do after you’ve had your fill of opening presents and drinking egg nog, PISC has special holiday hours today. 1-8 p.m. $10.


FRIDAY,  DEC 26
NEON NOISE DANCE PARTY
Medusa Lounge
3211 Beverly Blvd., Silver Lake
http://www.myspace.com/NeonNoise
"Teaching the indie kids how to dance...and the club kids how to rock!" 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. $5. Every 4th Friday of the month.


SATURDAY,  DEC 27
DANCING WITH THE STARS: THE TOUR
Staples Center
http://aeglive.com/showdetail.php?id=20584&detail_type=event
You’ve seen them on TV – now see it live. With Lance Bass, Toni Braxton, Maurice Greene, Marlee Matlin and many more! 7:30 p.m. Tix start at $49.50.

QUAKE WALK
Franklin Canyon Park, Beverly Hills
http://www.lamountains.com/
Get information about surviving “The Big One” while exploring real earthquake faults up close and personal. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. FREE.

TUESDAY,  DEC 30
CHINESE NEW YEAR SPECTACULAR
Pasadena Civic Auditorium
http://laspectacular.com/2009/
These original performances combine ancient technique with modern technology involving hundreds of talented dancers & musicians, original scores, live orchestra, and custom-designed digital backdrops. Tix start at $35. Runs through Jan. 4. Check website for times.


THURSDAY,  JAN 1
TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADE
http://www.tournamentofroses.com/roseparade
The 120th annual flowery extravaganza kicks off the day’s festivities before USC takes on Penn State later in the day. Will also be televised on several networks if you don’t want to fight the crowds. 8 a.m.

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