I can’t believe November is already here. This year has flown by but I’m excited for all of the fun Holiday events in the city. That mean Christmas is right around the corner and the shopping will soon begin. That’s why, all the events listed here are FREE. Are you excited for a special event is your city?
Saturday, November 14th
Event: Pop Mania! at Japanese American Museum
Details: A day of pop culture-themed activities in honor of Giant Robot Biennale 4.
Time: 11AM-4PM
Event: Jurassic Park at Palisades Library
Details: Take a break with a screening of the 4th installment of the “Jurassic Park” franchise
Time: 1PM
Event: Art Projects at Reyes Adobes
Details: Hands on activities for kids 3-8
Time: 1:30-3:30PM
Event: Debbie Allen Academy Presents: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw
Details: Artistic ‘twist’ with modern spin filled with original music, dance routines and soul!
Time: 2PM
Friday, November 20th
Event: Jazzed and Motivated in Watts
Details: Kick off your shoes and let your body sway to one of Brazil’s most popular cultural expressions – the samba! Viver Brasil Dance Company will help you pick up the rhythms and movements of this lively dance -After the JAM Session, stay for movie night, a free community event honoring WLCAC’s 50 years of service. Movie starts at 8:00 p.m. with discussion to follow
Time: 6:30PM
Saturday, November 21st
Event: Art Workshop with Nzuji de Magahlahaes at Cal African American Museum
Details: Learn how to combine yarn & paint to make one-of-a-kind, colorful art
Time: 1PM-3PM
Event: Navajo Tribe Dances and Stories at the LA County Library in Downtown
Details: Ben Hale, a member of the Navajo tribe from Arizona, introduces a variety of dances & stories from tribes across North America
Time: 2PM
Event: Thanksgiving at the Thousand Oaks Library
Details: Bring the family & learn the real facts about the voyage of the Mayflower & the First Thanksgiving from a descendant of one of the original Mayflower families: Robert Dempster
Time: 2PM
Sunday, November 22nd
Event: One Wise Man ‘ A Holiday Cantata
Details: Theatre
Time: 4PM-5PM
Saturday, November 28th
Event: Powwow at Cal State Northridge
Details: 32nd Annual Powwow promises American Indian dance & music, children’s craft activities, arts & crafts vendors, & frybread!
Time: 10AM
Event: Butterflies at Dominguez Rancho Adobe
Details: Help the museum track the monarch butterflies in the monarch butterfly garden and surrounding gardens
Time: 12PM-2PM
Event: JAM Session at Debs Park
Details:Old Time String Band Jam Session: Listen & dance to local musicians strum Appalachian-style fiddle & banjo tunes
Time:1PM-4PM
Event: Kids’ Club at 7th & Fig
Details: Autumn Art: Use fall foliage as the inspiration in decorating a ceramic tile
Time: 2PM-4PM
Sunday, November 29th
Event: Hollywood Holiday Parade
Details: The 84th Hollywood Christmas Parade steps out headed by Grand Marshals Penn & Teller, with marching bands, equestrian groups, characters, floats, & a gigantic red carpet.
From Hollywood Blvd at Orange, East to Vine, South to Sunset, West to Orange
Time: 5PM