To-Do List: What's Happening Around LA this Weekend Dec. 20-23

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It's the holiday season so get out your cozy wear, sip a hot chocolate and take in any of the weekend events in Los Angeles!

FRIDAY DEC 20

1. Winter Glow

Grand Park’s Winter Glow returns for its second annual nighttime public art display, offering an immersive experience that will span two county locations this holiday season.

At sundown Friday through Dec. 25

Grand Park, 200 N. Grand Ave, Los Angeles

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2. La Zoo Lights

Glowing animals welcome you on an unforgettable nighttime journey that includes the world’s largest illuminated pop-up storybook, a magical disco ball forest, giant glittering snowflakes, and a twinkling tunnel filled with dynamic swirls of color. 

6 p.m. through Jan. 5

LA Zoo, 5333 Zoo Dr.

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3. Pershing Square Holiday Ice Skating Rink

Glide into the holidays and join us for ice skating in Pershing Square! 

11:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. daily through Dec. 25. Through Jan. 20

Pershing Square, 532 South Olive Street

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4. Anita Baker

The famous soulful R&B singer performs!

STAPLES Center, 1111 S. Figueroa St.

8 p.m. Friday

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SATURDAY DEC. 21

5. Ariana Grande

The singer will be in concert!

The Forum, 3900 W Manchester Blvd.

8 p.m. Saturday and 8 p.m. Sunday

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6. Los Feliz Flea

Vintage collectibles, art, food trucks and more.

Marshall High School, 3939 Tracy St.

11 a.m. Saturday

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7. EXPO Center's 16th Annual Winter Holiday Festival

Enjoy ice skating, photos with Santa and celebrating the season!

EXPO Center - Roy A. Anderson Recreation Center, 3980 Bill Robertson Lane

10 a.m. Saturday

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SUNDAY DEC 22

8. Los Angeles Ballet’s The Nutcracker 

 Set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, it's the story of Clara and her Nutcracker!

Dolby Theatre,  6801 Hollywood Blvd.

8 p.m. Friday, 5 p.m. Saturday, 12 p.m. Sunday

The illuminated theme is "Blooming Seasons!"

Pomona Fairplex, 1101 West McKinley Avenue Gate17

5:30 p.m. Sunday

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10. Smorgasburg Los Angeles

It's every Sunday and it's a big, open-air market with lots of food and vendor options!

777 S Alameda St, Los Angeles

10 a.m. Sunday

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11. LA Lakers

The team goes up against the Denver Nuggets!

STAPLES Center, 1111 S. Figueroa St.

6:30 p.m. Sunday

It's the best vintage in the Valley!

Pierce College’s Mason Ave entrance

8 a.m. Sunday

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