Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved areas of Descanso Gardens.

New this year will be an entire town of magical stained glass creations built in the Rose Garden by contemporary sculptor Tom Fruin. Popular returning favorites returning include sparkling, swirling installations from HYBYCOZO on the Main Lawn, Flower Power on the Promenade and exquisite lighting effects in the Ancient Forest.

Enchanted is a rain-or-shine event. Tickets are non-refundable, have timed entry and must be purchased in advance.

Kelly & Duane Roberts, owners and Keepers of the Inn, continue the cherished annual tradition that they first created in 1992 as a gift back to the community. The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa's Festival of Lights is one of the nation's largest holiday light collections, voted "Best Public Lights Display" by USA Today. Every year, the Inn's festival gains new energy grows in popularity, and ushers in an increasing number of visitors to the Riverside area. This year's Festival of Lights takes place November 26, 2021 - January 6, 2022.

Nick Waterhouse brings his hybridized blues, jazz and rock ‘n’ roll to town, promising soulful, shoe-tapping tunes and a whole lot of gusto. Donning a sleek suit, hipster specs and a guitar, this Huntington Beach native is a far cry from orange tans, surfers and henna tattoos. You’ll likely hear classic jazzy covers and original tracks of semi-dark, dreamlike splendor.

Donning mod attire and dancing feverishly through every song, the Drums channel a heavy new-wave element, as heard on 2011’s lauded Portamento—which Jonny Pierce will perform in full during this New Year’s Eve show.

Experience the party only Hollywood could pull off! Be part of Hollywood’s biggest New Year’s Eve celebration at Universal Studios Hollywood’s EVE event this December 31. Fill your day with heart-pounding rides, shows and attractions, and then keep the thrills going into the night. Have fun and celebrate with multiple party areas featuring music, dancing, photo ops, drinks available for purchase^ and a midnight countdown celebration with fireworks*!

The legendary disco club revival has put together a five-stage New Year’s Eve concert topped by DJ sets from Toro y Moi, Chet Faker, Boys Noize and more than a dozen other acts.

The holiday season in Marina del Rey will offer locals and visitors a festive atmosphere including the return of Marina Lights at Burton Chace Park and the annual New Year's Eve fireworks show. This year, the Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade will bring joy to the waterfront. The public is invited to walk, bike or paddle throughout the harbor to see the boats decorated in holiday lights. Take a stroll and shop throughout Fisherman's Village, Boardwalk Shops, Waterside Shops and nightly twinkling Christmas lights throughout December.

The Aquarium of the Pacific is especially magical at night—the perfect time to take in the three-story Blue Cavern exhibit without scores of grade schoolers swarming around and breaking your reverie. This 18-plus evening will include art installations as well as live bands and DJs—with food trucks, too, so come hungry.

The Emmy Award-winning L.A. County Holiday Celebration joyously returns to The Music Center's iconic Dorothy Chandler Pavilion! Enjoy the performance in person, stream it online, or watch the TV broadcast on PBS SoCal. Presented by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, the 62nd Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration will feature over 20 music ensembles, choirs and dance companies from the many neighborhoods and cultures that make up L.A., celebrating the talent, artistry and diversity of Los Angeles County.

Skyline Sound + Cinema takes place atop the Bloc’s parking garage and presents a to-be-announced pairing of music and movies.

If you’re making a list and checking it twice, consider this annual shopping event for unique kitchen, pantry and tabletop finds, plus all sorts of foodie goodies. Though GCM has yet to announce a formal holiday market this year, it has started hosting a bazaar every Friday through Sunday in the downstairs basement event space.

You can have dinner and a movie and peruse a community market at this drive-in–turned—out-of-car screening series. Head to Cinemauto’s gallery and parking lot in Lincoln Heights (2515 Pasadena Ave) once a month through the end of the year for a mix of feature films and shorts.

Strike the harp and join the chorus with the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s Holiday Sing-Along at Walt Disney Hall. The seasonal program offers two performances, with a special guest to-be-named taking the stage to recite holiday poems. A festive sing-along of holiday classics by the Angeles Chorale will include provided lyric sheets—just in case you forget how many fa-la-la-las are in “Deck the Halls.”

Walt Disney Concert Hall’s massive pipe organ, a choir, and a jazz combo lead a cheerful selection of seasonal favorites in this Los Angeles holiday tradition. A jolly good time!

Once upon a time in a city so divine, dozens of (mostly West Coast) hip-hop legends came together for a one-day fest at Exposition Park.

Though the promoters are different, the vibes sound the same as a similar fest at the Queen Mary in 2019: Local icons like Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, the Game and Cypress Hill join outside-of-L.A.–headliners like 50 Cent and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, plus cross-generational legends like Al Green and the Isley Brothers.

The fest heads to the Banc of California Stadium and the surrounding park grounds on December 18. Tickets go on sale June 25 at 10am, and start at $160 for a general admission ticket, with more on sale June 28 at 10am.

We’ve really only scratched the surface of the lineup—from Three Six Mafia and Warren G to George Clinton and War—so check out the full lineup poster below.

See 10 black-and-white Richard Avedon portraits—all of which clock in around seven feet tall—that haven’t been on view since the 1985 debut of his “In the American West” series. The Gagosian exhibition also includes supplementary archival photos from the series.

Not to be confused with jukebox musical Love Actually Live, this screening of the Christmas rom-com will feature the Billy Mack Orchestra performing the 2003 film’s score.

Did we really need another do-your-own-research bro with a microphone? Well, if it means Tim Heidecker subtley slaying the sort of podcasters who constantly complain about cancel culture, then absolutely. Heidecker joins DJ Douggpound and Vic Berger for this live version of his new Office Hours Live stream, staged at the Regent with special guests Aimee

Looking for unique handmade gifts this holiday season? Artists, designers, creatives and makers will set up shop in Atwater Village's Hugos Tacos parking lot for a holiday fair on Decemeber 12. If it's anything like past markets, you'll get to shop everything from artisan jewelry and apothecary goods to ceramics, prints, candles and even handcrafted aprons for the cook in your life. Interact with the makers themselves (third-party sellers are not allowed), while crossing family and friends off your holiday gift-giving list.

The Handmade Market is a community bazaar making its way through California. We promote unique specialty goods made by local creatives and makers.

Feel as though you’ve escaped to a small-town fishing village during the Marina Del Rey Boat Parade. Bring a blanket and gather around Fisherman’s Village or Burton Chace Park to watch as 70 boats glide through the marina with holiday lights and decorations in competition. Categories include Best Theme, Best Animation, Best Band, Best Lights and more. The festivities begin at 5:55pm with fireworks, and the boat parade starts at 6pm, rain or shine.