THURSDAY, DEC. 18
Cocktails 2-Holidaze
Hipcooks West, 2833 S. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles; hipcooks.com
Learn to create fun and exciting drinks, perfect for the holiday season and festive nibbles to match. Also Friday. 7 p.m.-10 p.m. $65.
SATURDAY, DEC. 20
Winter Wonderland & Snow Run
Del Amo Park, 703 E. Del Amo Blvd., Carson
Who says you can’t sled in Los Angeles? You can on this snow covered hill today. Food and entertainment include free hot dogs and hot chocolate for the first 100 participants. Noon-5 p.m. FREE.
Merry Merry Movie
Laemmle’s Playhouse 7, 673 East Colorado Blvd., Pasadena; laemmle.com
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. $10, students $8.50.
SUNDAY, DEC. 21
A Christmas Story
ArcLight Sherman Oaks, 15301 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks (818) 501-7033; 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, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles; lacountyarts.org/holiday.html
This six-hour holiday music extravaganza will feature 1,200 performers in 45 groups from around the world covering a variety of genres of music, dance and costumes. 3 p.m.-9 p.m. FREE.
THURSDAY, DEC. 25
Christmas Skate
Pasadena Ice Skating Center, 310 East Green St., Pasadena (626) 578-0801; skatepasadena.com
If you need something to do after you’ve had your fill of opening presents and drinking eggnog, PISC has special holiday hours today. 1 p.m.-8 p.m. $10.
SATURDAY, DEC. 27
Dancing with the Stars: The Tour
Staples Center, 1111 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles; aeglive.com
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; 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, 300 E. Green St., Pasadena (626) 449-7360; laspectacular.com/2009
These original performances combine ancient technique with modern technology involving hundreds of talented dancers and musicians, original scores, live orchestra and custom-designed digital backdrops. Through Jan. 4. Tix start at $35.
THURSDAY, JAN. 1
Tournament of Roses Parade
tournamentofroses.com/roseparade
The 120th annual flowery extravaganza kicks off the day’s festivities before USC takes on Penn State later in the day. Gaze upon spirited marching bands, floral floats and high-stepping equestrian units. 8 a.m.
To submit an event for consideration, e-mail calendar@campuscircle.net.