Below are examples of live and online events in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area from December 9th to 16th.

Santa Barbara Gem Fair: From noon to 6 pm on December 10, international gem and jewelry dealers will display and sell beads, crystals, fossils, minerals, loose stones, finished jewelry and jewelry; December 11 from 10 am to 6 pm; December 12, 10 am to 5 pm. Provide jewelry cleaning, repair and ring size measurement services. Tickets are $7 (applicable to all three days); free for 11 years and younger. Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real. 503-252-8300 or email: info@gemfaire.com. www.gemfaire.com

Winter Wonderland and Toy Drive: Events hosted by the North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce include handicrafts for children, music and gift vendors, from noon to 4 pm on December 11th. 8one8Brewing's craft beer can be used by people 21 years of age and above. Snowman competition (additional payment is required for registration). Bring an unpackaged toy and take a photo with Santa Claus. Toy donations will be sent to Los Angeles Police Department PALS and Child Care Resource Center for distribution. The location is Rancho Cordillera del Norte, 9015 Wilbur Ave., Northridge. Email: nancy@nvrcc.org. nvrcc.org. www.northridgechamber.org/winter-wonderland

ByBlack Bazaar by American Express: A pop-up market curated by actress Issa Rae, which includes 16 local and national brands certified by black-owned companies, on December 11th at 6 noon and December 12th at 10 am Until 6 pm. Shopping: beauty, fashion, home and lifestyle. Location, 1005 Mateo St., (Bay Street entrance), Los Angeles. ByBlack program information is here: amex.co/3pCDwH5.

Little Landers Historical Society Holiday Party: Artist Franny McCartney is the host of the event, including Randy Van Horne singer, Christmas carol backing vocals and refreshments, December 1pm on the 11th. Thanks for the free/donation. Elks Lodge (museum uphill) provides parking spaces. Bolton Hall Museum, 10110 Tujunga Commercial Avenue. 818-352-3420. Email: littlelanders@verizon.net. littlelandershistoricalsociety.org

Marina del Rey holiday cruise parade: Fireworks show, 5:55-6 pm on December 11th, followed by a "fun on water" theme decorated boat parade, 6-8 pm Main passage around the marina. General Marshal: Steven Krems, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital, Joanne Laguna-Kennedy, Vice President of Hospital Operations and Chief Operating Officer of Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital (View area includes: Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, and Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way. Check the website for parking suggestions. 310-670-7130. www.facebook.com/mdrboatparade; mdrboatparade.org/

Country Holiday: A European-style market that includes the purchase of unique gifts, children’s activities, carols and live music, European food and beverages including gluhwein and craft beer, December 12th from 11 am to 8 pm. Free admission and parking. Provided by the Rotary Club of Westlake Village (Sunrise and Noon). Lakeview Canyon and Agula Highway, West Lake Village. www.holidaysinthevillage.org

Chatsworth Holiday Parade and Festival: The Kiwanis Club in Chatsworth will host a "Happy World" themed parade on December 12th at 1pm. Festival, from noon to 4 pm, there are craft and food vendors (Canoga Avenue between Devon and Mayall Street). Parade route: Devonshire Street from Topanga Canyon Boulevard to Lurline Avenue heading east. Email: chatsworthkiwanis@gmail.com. www.chatsworthkiwanis.org

Ventura Harbor Lights and Fireworks Parade: Watch beautifully decorated power and sailboats cruising in the harbor, twice, from 6:30 to 8 pm on December 17th to 18th. There will be a firework show around 8pm (weather permitting). Check the website to book cruises with Island Packers and Ventura Boat Rentals. Check the website for maps of ports and viewpoints. Ventura Harbor Village, 1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura. 805-477-0470. Update: www.facebook.com/venturaharbor. www.venturaharborvillage.com; www.venturaharborvillage.com/parade-of-lights/

Los Angeles County Holiday Celebration: Mezzo-soprano Susana Guzman and actor Brian White ("monogamous") will host their 62nd annual event on December 24 from 3 to 6 pm, including Choirs, dance and music from all over the world. The door is open, 2:30 pm (queuing starts around noon). A mask and Covid-19 vaccination certificate/negative test certificate is required. First come first served. There is no obligation to stay all the time. Free parking in the music center parking lot. The show was broadcast live on PBS SoCal and on pbssocal.org and kcet.org (check the website for repeat broadcasts from December 24 to 25). Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. 213-972-3099. www.holidaycelebration.org

New Year's Eve Fireworks Display at Marina del Rey: Watch the show at 8:59pm and 11:59pm on December 31st. Viewing locations include Burton Chace Park (13650 Mindanao Road), Fisherman's Village (13755 Fiji Way) and the nearby South Pier. Detailed information: bit.ly/3EEPKoS. Update: www.facebook.com/VisitMarinaDelRey/

EVE at Universal Studios Hollywood: a party center with different music themes, a midnight countdown, and a firework show, from 9pm on December 31st to 2am on January 1st. EVE is included in all park tickets on December 31st. Tickets are $134; "Express" option is available. 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City. www.universalstudioshollywood.com/web/en/us

Prohibition NYE: "Roaring Twenties" themed New Year's Eve party, from 9pm on December 31st to 2am on January 1st. Minimum age: 21 years old. Dress code: formal or 1920s style women's clothing (see website). Activities include open bars, burlesque dancers, DJ Cut/Copy and live jazz ensemble. Tickets are $195; VIP package is $2,500. Reservation required. Union Station, 800 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles. www.prohibitionnye.com

Rose Parade Tour: At 6 am on January 1, the Agoura Hills Community Services Department will provide a bus tour to the 133rd Annual Rose Parade, and provide reserved grandstand seats (located at 1630 East Colorado Avenue, Pasadena) ). Cost 100 USD (non-refundable; rain or shine). Need to book and pay in advance. Buses depart from Agoura Hills City Hall, 30001 Ladyface Court. Ticket purchase: Agoura Hills Recreation & Event Center, 29900 Ladyface Court; phone, 818-597-7361; or bit.ly/3y7GfMu

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood: Visit the studio and admire special attractions, including the TV shows "The Big Bang Theory" and "Friends" set. Minimum 5 years old (children 4 and under are not allowed). In addition, 18 years of age and above must present a valid government-issued ID. Time: Thursday to Monday from 9 am to 3:30 pm. Tickets must be purchased online in advance: 57 USD (for Southern California residents until December 24); 69 USD and above (non-Southern California residents). Parking, $15, is located at 3400 Warner Blvd., Burbank (follow the tourist stop signs). (The tourist location is at 3400 W. Riverside Drive, Burbank.) 818-977-8687. 818-977-8687. www.wbstudiotour.com

Dodgers Holiday Festival: The event includes light displays, interactive light installations, including light tunnels, ice skating and a photo with Santa Claus, and lasts until December 31 (except for some dates). Time: 5-10 pm on weekdays; 3-10 pm on weekends. Admission must be purchased in advance and purchased on time. Tickets are $16 and above. Special events are also divided by time and must be purchased in advance: skating for $20; photo with Santa Claus in the bullpen for $40. Parking online for $12 or parking at the door for $15; preferred parking space for $20. The parking entrance is through Sunset Gate A. Dodger Stadium, 1000 Vin Scully Ave., Los Angeles. Details, important facts and purchase tickets here: atmlb.com/3HLKgux

Holiday Road: The activity returns in the form of a self-guided tour, visiting holiday-themed installations, including Christmas Tree Forest, Gingerbread Alley, North Pole and Elf Village, as well as the Light Tunnel, Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, gift shops and food trucks, 5- Tickets for 10 pm, only sold by time and online, $34.99 and above (depending on the date and time; no tickets are sold at the door; a parking pass is purchased for $9.99 at the time of admission). Details and rules here: holidayroadusa.com/faq/. The event lasts until December 31. King Gillette Ranch, 26800 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas. www.holidayroadusa.com

Immersive Van Gogh Exhibition: The exhibition will display the famous works of Vincent Van Gogh, and the exhibition will last until January 2nd. The exhibition was conceived and designed by Massimiliano Siccardi, and the soundtrack was designed by Luca Longobardi. Tickets are $39.99 and above for adults; $29.99 for children (tickets have additional fees; prices depend on peak and off-peak hours and dates). Audience discretion: a series of bright flashes. The exhibition is located in the former Amoeba Music Building at 6400 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood. www.vangoghla.com

Santa's Speedway Christmas Lights Drive-Thru: Irwindale Speedway and Mobile Illumination showed dazzling light displays in themed areas for the event, including "Camping Christmas Land", "Undersea Christmas" and "Santa Village", three full-light tunnels and one The 110-foot tall "Tree of Light". Purchase limited time tickets until January 2nd. Admission fee per vehicle during off-peak hours is US$59; during peak hours, it is US$75 (all passengers must wear seat belts). 500 Speedway Drive, Irwindale. 626-358-1100. Update on Facebook: www.facebook.com/SantasSpeedway. www.santasspeedway.com

Enchanted – Forest of Light at Descanso Gardens: Interactive one-mile walking light display, including stained glass creation areas. The event was rain or shine and lasted until January 9. Purchase timed tickets on the website in advance (time range, 5:30-10 pm; no tickets are sold at the door). Tickets are $32-35 (children under two years old are free, but tickets must be available). 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. www.descansogardens.org/programs-events/enchanted/

LA Zoo Lights: The self-guided walking tour will return with a dazzling display of lights, including a disco ball forest, flashing tunnels and interactive displays, where the lights respond to the voice of the guests. Business hours: 6-10 pm to January 9th (No performances from December 24-25). The rain will not be cancelled. Tickets for 13 years old and above are $22/$24; 2-12 years old are $16/$17 (admission fee for advanced accommodation is higher; online purchase is recommended). 5333 Zoo Boulevard, Los Angeles. www.lazoo.org/plan-your-visit/special-experiences/zoolights/

90's experience: a limited time pop-up experience from more than 20 local artists who created the 1990's exhibits. Purchase timed admission: Thursday noon to 7 pm; Friday noon to 8 pm; Saturday from 10 am to 8 pm; Sunday from noon to 6 pm, until January 30. Tickets are $29; 3-17 years old are $15. Located in Westfield Topanga (opposite the Lego store, near Target), 6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park. Experiencethe90s.com

The mysterious universe of Wisdome LA Immersive Art Park: Immersive art spans three domes, including fractals, graphics, installations, meditations, projections and visionary art from artists Igor Baranko, Julius Horsthuis and Luminokaya. Time: Wednesday to Thursday 4-10pm; Friday 4-6pm; Saturday-Sunday 6pm and 6pm-10pm. The activity lasts until January. Tickets are $50 and above. Wisdome LA, 1147 Palmetto St., Los Angeles. Wisdom.la/gomystic

Yiwei Gallery: "Natural Women", works of art from Shelley Jordan, Sasinun Kladpetch, Moeko Maeda, Ruby Yang, curated by Yiwei Lu. Opening reception, 2-7 pm on December 11th. Pop-up gallery time: December 10-23, noon -6 o'clock. The exhibition and sales will last until December 23. 1350 Abbott Kinney Avenue, Venice. Email: info@yiwegallery.com. Yiwei Gallery

Topanga Canyon Gallery: "Featherweight", small works from 40 regional artists. At 3-5 pm on December 11, Delbar Azari's alcohol ink painting practice demonstration. Gallery time: Friday 2-7 pm; Saturday to Sunday noon to 5 pm. The exhibition and sales will last until December 19 (noon to 7 pm on December 19). In addition, the last-minute shopping time will be from 3 pm to 8 pm on December 21. Topanga 137 S. Topanga Canyon Blvd. (on the opposite side of the boulevard) the gallery's previous address). Email: info@topangacanyongallery.com. www.facebook.com/topangacanyongallery/

Lowell Ryan project: "Lindsay August-Salazar-Nowhere to go", large-scale paintings and works on paper. Gallery opening hours: Wednesday to Saturday noon to 6 pm; and by appointment. The exhibition will last until December 11. 4619 Washington Avenue, Los Angeles. Email: info@lowellryanprojects.com. 323-413-2584. www.lowellryanprojects.com

Galerie Lakaye: "From Haiti to Los Angeles", works of art by Haitian artists Mikerson Jean (using recycled oil drums and found objects for creation) and Black American Cola Smith (using collages and ceramic works with hand-painted paper). Time: by appointment only. The exhibition will last until December 27th. 1550 N. Curson Ave., Los Angeles. 323-460-7333. Email: galerie@galerielakaye.com. www.galerieelakaye.com

Wood Symphony Gallery-Online: "The Art of Giving", as of December 31. 818-720-7299. Email: info@woodsymphony.com. Check out the exhibition here: www.woodsymphony.com/art-of-giving-2021

Los Angeles Municipal Museum of Art: Three exhibits are now on display, "Lukas Geronimas", "Nevine Mahmoud" and "Vanessa McConnell". Gallery opening hours: Thursday to Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm. The exhibition will last until December 12. The gallery is located in Barnsdale Art Park at 4800 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles. 323-644-6269. Email: lamag@lacity.org. www.lamag.org/page/3/

Brand Library and Art Center: "Hundred Years of California Female Artists", celebrating the 100th anniversary of the founding of female painters in the West. Time: Tuesday to Thursday from 11 am to 8 pm; Friday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm. The exhibition runs through January 8. 1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale. 818-548-2051. www.womenpainterswest.org. Brand library

Jo Mora-Maker of Maps of the Western United States: Watch the illustrated map and the mayfly exhibition at the Annenberg Gallery in the Los Angeles Central Library. Library opening hours: Monday to Thursday from 10 am to 8 pm; Friday to Saturday from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm; Sunday from 1-5 pm. The exhibition will last until February 6. 630 Fifth Street, Los Angeles. www.lapl.org/branches/central-library. More information about the exhibition: bit.ly/3omWnHc

Where do we go from here? : A public art exhibition in the Fashion District of Los Angeles, composed of artists who identify with women and people of color. Art works include: moving images from: Morehshin Allahyari, Olivia Gastaldo, Kesh, Moshtari, RaFia Santana; Janna Ireland's "How Big is the Earth" photo printed on silk; Ginger Q's neon green sign "EstamosAqui-We Are Here". The exhibition will be open 24 hours a day from March 1st. 7MAIN, 700 S. Main St., Los Angeles. Fashion District website, fashiondistrict.org

Book Soup: Freda Payne discusses her memoir "Golden Band" (bit.ly/3I5fj4F) online at 6pm on December 9th. Sharon Gless discussed her memoir "Obviously There are Complaints" (bit.ly/3loUO9n) online at 6 pm on December 15th. Spike Lee discussed "Spike" at a face-to-face event on December 19 at 5 pm (This fee-based event requires advance reservation; 59 USD, plus fee, one book and tickets; 68 USD, plus fee, one book, but Enrolled twice; the event was held in the Zipper Hall of Colburn School at 200 South Avenue, Los Angeles; for details, please visit: bit.ly/3E8Vmri). Hannah Kozak discussed "His last punch was too hard", at 6 pm on December 28 (bit.ly/3oyuBr2). Register in advance for the Crowdcast event via the link. The bookstore is located at 8818 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood. 310-659-3110. www.booksoup.com

Writers Forum and Book Signing Session at the Hollywood Museum: Celebrities and best-selling authors signing books, from 11 am to 4 pm on December 11th. The list of authors here: thehollywoodmuseum.com/exhibit/authors-forum-and-book-signing. Book sponsors: The Grove's Barnes & Noble and Larry Edmunds bookstore. Tickets are $15; students 62 years and older and students with ID cards are $12; 4 years and younger are $5. 1660N. Highland Boulevard (in Hollywood Boulevard), Hollywood. 323-464-7776. www.thehollywoodmuseum.com

Chevalier's Books: Natashia Deón will discuss "The Perishing" online at 5 pm on December 14th (advance registration: bit.ly/3rlO7c7). Purchase books at the store located at 133 N. Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-465-1334. Email: chevaliersbooks@gmail.com. www.chevaliersbooks.com

Autobooks-Aerobooks: Ed Swart signed "From Zandvoort to Daytona-60 Years of Cars, People, and the World's Most Challenging Track", December 18th from 10 am to 2 pm. 2900 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. 818-845-0707. www.autobooks-aerobooks.com

Diesel, a bookstore: At 6:30 pm on January 11th, Antoine Wilson discussed and signed "Mouth to Mouth"; at 3 pm on January 30th, T. Jefferson Parker discussed and signed "A Thousand Steps." Need to wear a mask. In the courtyard at 225 26th Street in Santa Monica. 310-576-9960. www.dieselbookstore.com

Bob Blumenfield's Holiday Drive: The 3rd District Councillors of Los Angeles held a gathering and donation activity on December 9th from 4pm to 7pm. Donation requirements: new, unpackaged toys; new socks; gentle use of jackets and blankets; hygiene items; non-perishable cans and dry food. The incident was rain or shine. Reservation is required here: tinyurl.com/cd3HolidayRSVP. Warner Park, Band Shell, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-774-4330.

Spreading warm blankets and socks drives: The Los Angeles Department of Health and Environment’s Citywide Solid Resources Recycling Department is requesting that the homeless be provided with new and gently used (washed) blankets, sleeping bags and socks. Donations may be dropped off from 9 am to 4 pm from Monday to Friday (no drop off on December 24). Locations include: East Valley District Yard, 11050 Pendleton St., Sun Valley; West Valley District Yard, 8840 Vanalden Ave., Northridge; North Central District Yard, 452 San Fernando Road, Los Angeles; West LA District Yard, Stoner Ave., Los Angeles 2027 Number (and three other locations). 213-485-2260. Email: san.cfrp@lacity.org.

Jason Love’s New Year’s Eve comedy: The laughter of Don Friesen, Mary Gallagher and Jason Love, December 31st at 7pm. Tickets are $25 (bit.ly/2ZE9XvU). Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Schell Forum Theater, 2100 Thousand Oaks Avenue, Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. bapachousandoaks.com

American Contemporary Ballet: "The Nutcracker Suite", December 9-10, 8 pm; December 11-12, 2 pm and 5 pm; December 16-17, 8 pm; other dates until December 24th. Tickets are $25-140. Address, 926 N. Sycamore Ave., 6th floor, Los Angeles. https://us.patronbase.com/_ACBDances/Productions/4/Performances

Irish Christmas: Kerry Irish Productions performing dances and traditional music at 7:30pm from December 16th to 17th. Tickets are $50 and above. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Schell Forum Theater, 2100 Thousand Oaks Avenue, Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. bapacthousandoaks.com/an-irish-christmas

Pacific Festival Ballet: From December 18th to 19th, at 2pm and 7pm, Gonzalo García and Tiller Parker of the New York City Ballet will join the venue's "Nutcracker" by the ballet resident in the venue. Tickets are $32 and above (buy here: bit.ly/3xgZqmM). Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Kavli Theater, 2100 Thousand Oaks Avenue, Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. www.bapacthousandoaks.com

Aging Situation-Emerging Trends and Changing Viewpoints: UCLA Expansion Center will hold a panel discussion on this topic on December 9th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. free. Register in advance for the Zoom presentation here: bit.ly/3l2zFBS

Southern California Culinary Historian: Baker and author historian Genevieve Badwell discuss "The Appalachian Tradition and Culture of Salt Rising Bread" at 10:30 AM on December 11th. free. Register in advance for the Zoom meeting (reservations are closed 24 hours before the meeting): bit.ly/31iyPdt. Email: info@chsocal.org. www.chsocal.org

The Golden Age of Cienema, Mexico: Art and Cultural History Lecturer Gregorio Luke discussed this topic, December 11th from 6pm to 8pm. Tickets are 9.58 dollars. Register here to purchase tickets for the Zoom demo: bit.ly/3rOb3AL

Larry Janss – Back to the ranch: The philanthropist and photographer discussed his family’s ranch heritage in Conejo Valley and the final breakdown of the property at 6pm on December 16. The entrance fee is $15. Thousand Oaks Art Museum, California, located at The Oaks, 350 W. Hillcrest Drive, Level 2, Thousand Oaks. 805-405-5240. www.cmato.org

Paramount Ranch’s Date Night Drive-Fundraising Event: This event includes a guided tour at 4 pm, followed by a screening of "True Love" (2003, Class R), at 5 pm on December 11th. Gates is open, 3:30 pm, buy admission tickets in advance, $35 per car. Cash sales for gifts, popcorn and sweepstakes. The proceeds will be used to rebuild the four historic buildings destroyed in the Woolsey Fire in 2018 (Paramount Project: bit.ly/3EeMC2Y). 2903 Cornell Road, Agoura Mountain. www.samofund.org/datenight

Fowler Museum at UCLA: New: "High-end Indigenous Screen Printed Textiles from Australia", contemporary textile artwork and accompanying video, until June 19th. Opening hours: Thursday to Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm (closed on December 25 and January 1). Free admission. Parking instructions: Enter at Westwood Plaza from Sunset Boulevard, turn left into the pay-per-park area of ​​Lot 4 (198 Westwood Plaza). 308 Charles E. Young Drive N., Westwood. Detailed information: bit.ly/3GuLCIy. Museum, fowler.ucla.edu/

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County: New: "Brilliance: The Art and Science of Rare Jewelry", deadline is February 21 (entry to the Gem and Mineral Museum; nhm.org/brilliance). Ongoing special exhibition: "Being Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall until April 17th (purchase tickets in advance here: nhm.org/plan-your-visit/nhm-buy-tickets). Time: Wednesday to Monday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Closed on Tuesdays). Tickets are $15; seniors and students with an ID are $12; $7 for 3-12 years old. 900 Expo Boulevard, Los Angeles. nhmlac.org

Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust: December 12: "Ruth Gruber: Photojournalist", opening reception, 2-4 pm (reservation required here: bit.ly/3IAnFS4). The exhibition will last until April 13. Ongoing special exhibition: "Passport for Life", an exhibition curated by the Swiss Pilecki Institute, showing how Polish diplomats helped save Jews during the Holocaust until December 15 (the exhibition was on display with the consulate ) General of the Republic of Poland in Los Angeles; www.holocaustmuseumla.org/passports-for-life). "Dimensions in Witness" of the Holocaust Foundation of the University of Southern California, virtual interactive dialogue with Holocaust survivor Renee Firestone. Admission is free, but reservation is required. 100 Grove Avenue, Los Angeles. 323-651-3704. Email: info@hmla.org. www.holocaustmuseumla.org

Los Angeles County Museum of Art: December 12: "Mixpantli: Mexico's Space, Time, and Indigenous Origins" until May 1; and "Mixpantli: Contemporary Echoes" until June 12. The ongoing special exhibition: "Ink Dreams: Choices for the Foundation's Ink Collection", which explores the influence of ink on contemporary art, will last until December 12 (bit.ly/397xly). "Portrait of Obama", a portrait of Kahind Wiley's former president "Barack Obama" and a portrait of Amy Sherard's former first lady "Michelle Lavaughn Robinson Obama", As of January 2; and "Portrait of African Americans", the deadline is April 17. Tickets must be purchased in advance (the museum does not sell tickets). Plan your visit information here: bit.ly/2P3c7iR. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-857-6010. www.lacma.org

Discovery Cube Los Angeles: Ongoing special exhibition: "Gingerbread Science", as of January 2nd. Time: Thursday to Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. Tickets for 15 years old and above are $15.95; 14 years old and under are $13.95. 11800 Foothill Avenue, Sirma. www.facebook.com/TheDiscoveryCube; www.discoverycube.org

Peterson Automotive Museum: New: "Super Cars: The Charm of the Limit", as of September 22 (www.petersen.org/hypercars). Special exhibits in progress: "Pole Position: Juan Gonzalez Formula One Racing Series" until June 5th. "Car Aesthetics: Pininfarina 90th Anniversary" focuses on the anniversary of this Italian car design company and bus manufacturer until July 17. Time: 10 am to 5 pm every day. Tickets are 16 dollars; 62 years old and above are 14 dollars; 4-17 years old are 11 dollars. All tickets must be purchased in advance. Check the website for health and safety guidelines for museum visits. 6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-930-2277. www.petersen.org

Film Academy Museum: A museum that explores the art and science of film and filmmaking offers timed advance admission tickets. Exhibits include: "Film Story", "Background: An Intangible Art", "The Road to Film: Highlights from the Richard Balzer Collection", and a collection of objects created by Hayao Miyazaki, co-founder of Studio Ghibli Temporary exhibition and "Oscar experience." Time: Sunday to Thursday from 10 am to 6 pm; Friday to Saturday from 10 am to 8 pm. Tickets are 25 dollars; 62 years old and above are 19 dollars; $15 students; 17 years and under are free; "Oscar Experience" costs an additional 15 dollars. 6067 Wilshire Boulevard (corner of Fairfax Boulevard), Los Angeles. 323-930-3000. Academy Museum.org

Ottery Museum of the American West: Ongoing special exhibition: "The Quiet West", a poster with the theme of the American West in the age of silent movies. Museum opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. Tickets are $14; 60 years and over and students are $10; $6 for 3-12 years old (due to some galleries are closed, please check the website for current admission prices). 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. theautry.org

Bolton Hall Museum: Special ongoing exhibition: "Tujunga's Medieval Modern House", which lasts until January. The museum is operated by the Little Landers Historical Society. Encourage potential museum volunteers or assist social volunteers to apply. Time: 1-4 pm from Saturday to Sunday. 10110 Commerce Ave., Tujunga. 818-352-3420. www.facebook.com/boltonhallmuseum; www.boltonhall.org

California African American Museum: Special ongoing exhibits: "April Bey: Atlantica, Gilda area" until January 17; "Sanford Biggers: Codeswitch", a quilt-based artwork, until January 23 . "Rights and Rituals: The Making of African American Debutante Culture", as of February 27. "LaToya Ruby Frazier: The Last Cruze", the exhibition includes photography, videos and architectural installations on the impact of the closure of General Motors' plant in Lordstown, Ohio, until March 20. Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm; Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm (closed on December 25 and January 1). Free admission. Check the museum's Facebook for updates (bit.ly/3oq0tLa). 600 State Drive (in the Expo Park), Los Angeles. 213-744-2084. caamuseum.org

Thousand Oaks Art Museum, California: Special ongoing exhibition: "Genius: Collection of California Art at Gardena High School from 1919 to 1956", open until January 9. Business hours: Friday to Sunday noon to 6 pm. Admission is free; a donation of $6 is recommended. The museum is located in The Oaks, 350 W. Hillcrest Drive, second floor, Thousand Oaks. 805-405-5240. Email: info@cmato.org. www.cmato.org

California Science Center: Ongoing special exhibition: "The Art of Building Blocks", a sculpture made by artist Nathan Sawaya using Lego bricks, the deadline is January 2. Timed tickets are required. The center recommends booking online in advance. Admission to the center is free, but special exhibits are charged. 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles. California Science Center.org

Contemporary craftsmanship: Special ongoing exhibits: "Pouya Afshar-Strange Charm" and "Moffat Takadiwa: Witchcraft-Power to Rethink" and "Consuelo Flores: The Root of Our Resistance, Altar", three sessions until January 9 . : Tuesday to Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm. Admission is $9; $7 for seniors and students; free every Sunday. 5814 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles. www.craftcontemporary.org

Forest Lawn-Glendale's Forest Lawn Museum: Special ongoing exhibition: "Uncovering the Past-The Art and History of Forest Lawn", the exhibition includes drawings, stained glass, maps, archive photographs and paintings, mostly from the permanent collection of the museum , Through March 13. Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. Free admission. 1712 S. Glendale Ave., Glendale. Museum, 323-340-4782. Forestlawn.com/exhibits-and-events/museum/

Getty Center: Ongoing special exhibition: "Hans Holbein: Capturing Renaissance Figures", drawings and paintings until January 9. "Surprise: Watteau in Los Angeles" and "Beyond Time: The Book of Medieval Time", through February 20. Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. Admission is free, but regular admission is currently required (bit.ly/2SbTzys). Parking is $20 (www.getty.edu/visit/center/parking-and-transportation). Getty Center Avenue on North Sepulveda Avenue in Los Angeles. 310-440-7300. www.getty.edu

National Museum of Japanese Americans: Ongoing special exhibition: "Miné Okubo's Masterpiece: The Art of Citizens 13660", original painting from Okubo's graphic memoirs of being imprisoned in a Japanese American detention camp during World War II in 1946, as of February 20 ( www.janm.org/exhibition/mine-okubo-masterpiece). Time: Tuesday to Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm; closed on national holidays. Admission: USD 16; USD 7 for children aged 62 and above; free for age 5 and below (timed ticket required). 100 N. Central Ave., Los Angeles. 213-625-0414. Facebook: www.facebook.com/jamuseum. Jamnet

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum: Special ongoing exhibition: "The Federal Bureau of Investigation: From Alcapone to Al-Qaeda", which will last until January 9. Time: 10 am to 4 pm every day. Tickets: US$29.95; US$26.95 for age 62 and above; US$22.95 for ages 11-17; US$19.95 for ages 3-10; tickets are recommended to be purchased in advance, but not required (bit.ly/3f1Aecr). 40 Presidential Avenue in Simi Valley. www.reaganfoundation.org

Skirball Cultural Center: Ongoing special exhibition: "Star Trek: Exploring New Worlds", the special exhibition includes displays of artifacts and props, costumes, sets, original scripts and storyboards from original TV series, derivative dramas and movies until February . US$20 (admission fee of US$18; seniors US$15; children 2-12 years old US$13. Admission to the museum requires advance scheduled admission (US$12; senior citizens and students US$9; children 2-12 years old US$7; www. skirball.org/visit). 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-440-4500.skirball.org

Valley Relics Museum: From 11 am to 4 pm on December 11-12 (choose another date from the drop-down menu), take part in the "Open Air Museum Experience" and travel along the memory trails of the San Fernando Valley. Tickets are $15 and above. The museum is located at 7900 Balboa Blvd., Hangar C3 and C4, and the entrance is at Stagg Street, Van Nuys. bit.ly/3kWHgjx; www.facebook.com/valleyrelics; Valley Heritage Museum

Wind Museum of Cold War: Special ongoing exhibition: "The Life of Soviet Jews: Bill Allen and Yevgeny Fix", photographs of Jewish communities in the Soviet Union in the early 1980s, and "Suspicious History", see How people remember history over time, both exhibits last until March 20. The museum has a collection of Cold War art, cultural relics, films and other materials from Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union from 1945 to 1991. Time: Friday from 10 am to 9 pm; Saturday to Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm (bit.ly/2YyzIx5). Free admission. 10808 Culver Avenue, Culver City. 310-216-1600. Online content: wendemuseum.org/content/wendeonline. 310-216-1600. Email: visit@wendemuseum.org. Wende Museum

Courtney Barnett: December 10th at 8pm. Tickets are $39.50 and above. Theater at the Ace Hotel at 929 Broadway in Los Angeles. 213-623-3233. acehotel.com/going-on/courtney-barnett-2/

Los Angeles Gay Choir: Performing "A Holiday Homecoming" on December 11th at 8pm and December 12th at 2pm. Tickets are $25 and above. Royce Hall, UCLA, 340 Royce Avenue, Westwood. 310-267-4465. roycehall.org/calendar/details/1509

Los Angeles Jewish Symphony Orchestra – Piano of Hope: Noreen Green conducts the orchestra with violinist Lindsay Deutsch, December 12th at 7pm. Tickets are $41-109. The Soraya, 18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge. www.thesoraya.org/calendar/details/lajs-2021

Cameron Mizell and Charlie Rauh: Perform music from their latest album "Local Folklore", December 13th at 8pm. Tickets are $10. The Yard Theatre, 4319 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. Cameron Mizell (www.cameronmizell.com). Charlie Rauh (www.charlierauh.com). Details and tickets here: bit.ly/31EcJCo

Chanticleer Christmas: December 14th at 8pm. Tickets are $41 and above. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. 323-850-2000. bit.ly/3cmFmpn

Glendale Noon Concert-Online: On December 15th at 12:10 pm, violinist Deng Yue will perform music by JS Bach and Eugene Ysaye. Free; donations are welcome. 818-244-7241. Use the link to watch the concert from here: glendalenoonconcerts.blogspot.com

Take 6 – Christmas Show: At 8 pm on December 15th, the a cappella choir will perform various festive songs. Tickets are $25; $50. The Smothers Theatre at the Lisa Smith Wengler Arts Center at Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. 310-506-4522. Details and ticket purchase: bit.ly/3xjkjxv

CeCe Winans: The gospel singer will perform a holiday performance at 8pm on December 17th. Tickets are $40 and above. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. 323-850-2000. More Walt Disney Concert Hall events: bit.ly/3npDuCJ. For detailed information on performances and tickets, please visit: bit.ly/3lotM2b

Holiday Sing-Along: Performances at 11:30 AM (bit.ly/3co19wU) and 2:30 PM (bit.ly/3nnA7w6) on December 18th. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. 323-850-2000. More Walt Disney Concert Hall events: bit.ly/3npDuCJ

San Fernando Valley Masters Choir: A concert "Holiday in the Valley-Carols, Carols" including Benjamin Britton's Carol Ceremony and Jason Robert Brown's Light Suite, December 19th at 3pm. Tickets are $25; seniors, students, and veterans (with ID) for $20; prices are very favorable until four hours before the show. Madrid Theater, 21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park. www.sfvmc.com

Arturo Sandoval Big Band Swinging Holiday: At 8pm on December 21st, a Latin jazz-style holiday tune. Tickets are $40 and above. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. 323-850-2000. bit.ly/3r17IOr

Doo Wop Project: Cool Retro and Modern Holiday Songs, December 22nd at 8pm. Tickets are $40 and above. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. bit.ly/3l3Pnwu

Straight No Chaser: The a cappella group will perform their "Back in the High Life" program at 7:30 pm on December 30th. Tickets are $49.50 and above (bit.ly/3rDB9qr). Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Kavli Theater, 2100 Thousand Oaks Avenue, Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. www.bapacthousandoaks.com

New Year's Eve in Pink Martini: Two performances, December 31st at 7pm and 10:30pm. Tickets are $104 and above. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. 323-850-2000. Details and ticket purchase are here: bit.ly/30tKAwW

Music at the Wende Museum: San Julian Consort performed a concert "Song at the End of the World" inspired by the poetry of Czeslaw Milosz and reflections on silence, stillness and night, as well as music by György Kurtág and Kaija Saariaho, 8 January Visit and reception of the museum in the afternoon on the 7th, limited to two purchases at 7pm; free; reservation on December 14th. There will be more concerts in June (no concerts in April). 10808 Culver Avenue, Culver City. 310-216-1600. www.wendemuseum.org/content/music-wende

REO Speedwagon: 7:30 PM on January 12th. Tickets are $62 and above (bit.ly/3pFMpkY). Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Kavli Theater, 2100 Thousand Oaks Avenue, Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. www.bapacthousandoaks.com

Plague Year Magazine: The writing repertoire introduces Willard Manus's non-fictional work adapted from Daniel Defoe (Daniel Defoe), telling about the plague in London in 1664. The show starts at 8 o'clock in the evening on Saturday and 3 o'clock in the afternoon on Sunday, until December 19th. Minimum age: 10 years old. Tickets are $15 plus service fees online (www.brownpapertickets.com/event/5303690); $20 (cash only at the door). Brickhouse Theatre, 10850 Peach Grove St., North Hollywood. writeactrep.org/los-angeles.html

Santasia-holiday comedy: Whitefire Theatre presents off-Broadway comedy skits and musicals. Minimum age: 13. The performance time is from December 10th to 11th at 8 pm; December 12th at 3 pm and 8 pm; other dates until December 25th. Tickets are $30. Donate an unpackaged new toy to the Aviva Family and Child Service Center (collection box in the lobby; www.santasia.com/toy-drive). Whitefire Theatre, 13500 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. www.santasia.com/tickets; www.santasia.com

Magical Cirque Christmas: December 28th at 7pm. Tickets are 50-70 USD (bit.ly/3D8N1CL). Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Kavli Theater, 2100 Thousand Oaks Avenue, Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. www.bapacthousandoaks.com

Miracle on 34th Street: A play by the Canyon Theater Guild tells a man who was hired to play the role of Santa Claus at Macy's-but can he really become a "happy old elf"? The performance time is December 10th at 8 pm; December 11th at 2 pm and 8 pm; December 12th at 2 pm; and other dates until December 23rd. Tickets are $22; 62 and over and 17 and under are $19. 24242 Newhall Avenue. 661-799-2702. www.canyontheatre.org/miracleon34thstreet

Santa Claus is coming to Motown: Troubadour Theatre Co. and Garry Marshall Theatre present a parody of the music festival holiday. Performance time is from December 9th to 10th at 8 pm; December 11th at 4 pm and 8 pm; December 16-17 at 8 pm; December 18th at 4 pm and 8 pm; December 22nd Until 8 pm on the 23rd. Tickets are $75 for regular shows. Gary Marshall Theater, 4252 W. Riverside Drive, Burbank. 818-955-8101. www.troubie.com. www.garrymarshalltheatre.org

The Origin of Christmas: Representatives of the group played four radio dramas about the origin of the Christmas tradition. The site above the company became a radio station-K-GRT (no elevator). Show at 4 pm on Saturday; 7 pm on Sunday, until January 2nd. Tickets are US$20; senior citizens and students are US$17. Lonnie Chapman Theater, 10900 Burbank Boulevard, North Hollywood. 818-763-5990. www.thegrouprep.com

The Game's Afoot (or Holmes for the Holidays): Ken Ludwig's detective drama set in a country house during Christmas in 1936. Performance time is from Friday to Saturday at 8 pm; Sunday at 2 pm until January 2 (except at 8 pm on December 23, there will be no performance on December 24). Tickets are $30; seniors and students are $25. Lonnie Chapman Theater, 10900 Burbank Boulevard, North Hollywood. 818-763-5990. www.thegrouprep.com

Good guy: David Lindsay-Abaire's drama about the environment and the choices people make in life. The performance time is from December 9th to 11th at 8pm; December 12th at 2pm and 7pm; December 15th-18th at 8pm; other dates until January 9th. Tickets are $35. Theatre 40, located at Reuben Cordova Theatre, 241 S. Moreno Drive, Beverly Hills (on the Beverly Hills High School campus). 310-364-0535. www.theatre40.org

Kids: Lucy Kirkwood's Tony Award-nominated play tells the story of two retired nuclear physicists living a peaceful life in a remote cabin when a former colleague visited. Minimum age: 12. The performance time is from December 10th to 11th at 8pm; December 12th at 2pm; December 13th at 8pm; other dates until January 23rd. Tickets are $25-45. Fountain Theater, 5060 Fountain Boulevard, Los Angeles. 323-663-1525. www.fountaintheatre.com

Submit the calendar list to holly.andres@dailynews.com at least two weeks in advance. 818-713-3708.

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