-Weekend-Whaddup- December 5/6
Tujunga Village Holiday Open House
when: Saturday December 5th, 5-9pm
where: Tujunga Avenue Between Moorpark and Woodbridge
how much: Free
who: everyone
the Whaddup:
A neighborhood tradition, stop by the Tjunga Village Open House to visit with Santa Claus, get your (or your kid’s face painted), enjoy the carolers, and holiday treats. They are also collecting unwrapped gifts for Toys for Tots.
more info: website
Winter Celebration at the Adobe
when: Dec 6 at 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
where: Leonis Adobe, 23537 Calabasas Rd., Calabasas, Ca
how much: $1-$4
who: everyone
the Whaddup:
Crafts, music and fun are the name of the game at this Historic location in Calabasas. Not to mention the cool animals that the kids love to check out. So that’s what’s happening at this Winter Celebration for the whole family at the old adobe.
more info: website
Candy Cane Lane
when: Starts 2nd Saturday of December Through the End of the Year
where: Woodland Hills (see below)
how much: free
who: everyone
the Whaddup:
Celebrate the Holidays by Viewing Spectacular Holiday Light Displays
Candy Cane Lane is a group of homeowners at Lubao & Oxnard Streets in
Woodland Hills who each year to put on an amazing holiday display
of lights and decorations.There is no contact information for Candy Cane Lane,
as it is an informal decision of homeowners.
It’s located at the intersection of Lubao and Oxnard Streets (by Pierce Collage)
in Woodland Hills. People drive slowly down the street with their headlights dimmed
so that everyone can enjoy the lights. The closest exit is Winnetka, off of the 101 freeway.
**Residents ask that visitors drive by no later than 10pm on weeknights
and 11pm on weekends. Many residents turn off their lights after this
time to discourage viewing.**
Directions:
From the 101 freeway in the West part of the San Fernando Valley in Woodland Hills
exit at Winnetka Avenue.
Drive north on Winnetka Ave, when just across from Pierce Junior College turn right
on Oxnard Street. If there is a traffic jam try parking and walk.
Candy Cane Lane has been a tradition in Woodland Hills since 1952 and the residents
have tried to outdo each other with their light displays each year. Santa has been seen
posing for photos with children and some of Santa’s elves have been seen roaming.
SHREDTOPIA FESTIVAL
(Skateboarding Fest)
when: Saturday 1-8
where: The Santa Monica Pier
how much: 15-40
who: everyone
the Whaddup:
On Saturday the Santa Monica Pier becomes way more shredtastic! The Shredtopia Festival takes over the Pier for a day full of music, skateboarding, beer and food. ShredHouse brings 30 of the best amateur skateboarders competing for a $5,000 prize. Live musical performances by Radical Something, Jet West and Dogtown and Z- Boys own Tony Alva and his band His Eyes Have Fangs and a surprise headliner. Stone Brewery presents the beer garden and DogTown Dogs and The Grilled Cheese Truck are onsite to feed the crowd. Tickets: $15-$40.
more info: website
The Red Chair’s Children’s Production Company Presents THE NUTCRACKER
when: Dec 5 at 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
where: The Alex Theatre, Glendale
how much: Orchestra $45 / $35 / Terrace $30 / Balcony $20
(Note: the Friday night performance also includes a $15 Balcony ticket price)
who: All Ages
the Whaddup:
PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES
Friday, December 11, 2015 – 8:00 pm
Sunday, December 13, 2015 – 2:00 pm & 6:00 pm
Popular holiday classic THE NUTCRACKER will be reprised, marking The Red Chair Children’s Production Company’s 10th annual offering of the timeless Tchaikovsky ballet to Southern California residents.
Unique among area Nutcracker productions, The Red Chair’s energetic rendition features young performers, ages 5 to 18, in principal and supporting roles along with adults. Amidst lavish sets and glittering costumes, a cast of over 100 will bring to life the enchanting storybook tale of a young girl’s magical Christmas Eve that takes her, and the audience, on a delightful and exciting journey.
Purchase Tickets: Over the Phone: CALL the Alex Theatre Box Office at 818-249-2539 ext. 0 to speak with a ticket agent.
Share Your Wishlist With Santa at Pershing Square
when: Dec 5 at 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
where: Pershing Square, 532 South Olive St., Los Angeles, Ca
how much: Free
who: All Ages
the Whaddup:
Ho, ho, ho, hurry to be the first to share your holiday wish list with Santa when Pershing Square is transformed into a winter wonderland with free holiday activities like sledding and snowman making. It’s not often you’ll find Pershing Square under a blanket of the cold white stuff. For the kids, they’ll be make & take kids’ crafts, puppet shows, a visit with Santa, photos, and more. Take a spin out on the ice and indulge in some holiday treats, too! (fees apply to skating and snacking.)
more info: website
LA Zoo Lights “A Dazzling Wonderland”
when: see below
where: the LA Zoo, Griffith Park
how much: $14 for adults/seniors and $13 for children ages 2 to 12 on Fridays through Sundays. Children under age 2 are free
who: everyone
the Whaddup:
From Friday, November 27 through Sunday, January 3 there will be new awe-inspiring features providing a new spin on holiday lights in Griffith Park, L.A. ZOO LIGHTS. It sets the Zoo’s enchanting environment aglow with breathtaking displays, among them thousands upon thousands of LED lights, flurries of illuminated snowflakes, stunning 3-D animated projections and glittering light tunnels. A fanciful menagerie of animal characters include mischievous animated monkeys scampering through the grounds, a glowing 130-foot snake coiled on a roof, a hillside with snowboarding “lizards,” 3-D animated elephants wearing colorful holiday sweaters, an origami-type rhino lit from within and so much more.
Cost: Tickets for GLAZA members are $11 for adults/seniors and $10 for children ages 2 to 12 on Mondays through Thursdays (except on December 21, 22 and 23 when tickets are the same as weekend prices), and. Purchase tickets online to attend during the first week (Nov 27 – Dec 3) for the online-only Early Bird Rate of $10 each.
more info: website