From jazz and ballet to networking and even pitching your single friends, KNX News' Nataly Tavidian has your Wednesday night rundown across Southern California.
1. Pitch-A-Friend LA at Tom’s Watch Bar
Time: 7:00 pm
Place: Tom’s Watch Bar, LA Live
Pitch-A-Friend brings its crowd-favorite dating event to Tom’s Watch Bar, just steps from Crypto.com Arena. Friends get a few minutes to pitch their favorite single — think PowerPoints, laughs, and maybe a love connection. It’s free to attend, with limited spots for presenters who sign up in advance. Even if you’re not pitching, it’s a fun, social night to mingle and watch the presentations unfold.
Link:
https://pitch-a-friend.com/losangeles/signup
2. Holiday Drinks & Networking — GRID LA
Time: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Place: Lost Parrot Cafe, South Pasadena
GRID LA hosts a holiday networking night focused on real conversations and real deals. Expect investors, agents, lenders, flippers, and operators — no speeches, just networking and festive cocktails like Gingerbread Mules and Winter Old Fashioneds. Tickets are limited to keep it intimate.
Link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holiday-drinks-networking-grid-la-tickets-1975872862922
3. Laguna Beach Community Jazz Band Holiday Concert
Time: 6:15 pm – 7:45 pm
Place: Susi Q Center, Laguna Beach
Get into the holiday spirit with jazzy twists on seasonal favorites performed by the Laguna Beach Community Jazz Band, featuring vocalist Ginger Hatfield. This upbeat concert is family-friendly and designed to spark joy — and maybe a lifelong love of jazz.
Link:
https://www.lagunabeachcity.net/government/departments/susi-q
4. Swingin’ Through the Holidays — Barclay Jazz & Beyond Orchestra
Time: 8:00 pm
Place: Irvine Barclay Theatre, Irvine
A high-energy holiday jazz concert featuring Ann Hampton Callaway and Grammy-winner Kirk Whalum. The Barclay Jazz & Beyond Orchestra blends classic jazz Christmas tunes with modern holiday hits for a sophisticated night out in Orange County.
Link:
https://www.bandsintown.com/e/106906811
5. Moorpark Civic Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Time: 6:30 pm
Place: Fred Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks
A holiday tradition returns with a full production of The Nutcracker. The Moorpark Civic Ballet brings Tchaikovsky’s beloved score to life with colorful costumes, magical scenes, and a story that’s perfect for the whole family.
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