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The Weekend Planner: Holiday Theater, Santa Claus, a Craft Show, Solar Celebration
Mark the holiday season with indoor and outdoor fun for the whole family.
When/Where: Friday, 4:30-8 p.m., 11458 Burbank Blvd., Noho
Why Go: It’s a food truck festival with Santa and a holiday boutique.
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Pricing: Free admission; food and vendors extra.
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When/Where: Friday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve, North of US-101 and West of Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills
Why Go: Take a two-hour, half mile hike and look for Jupiter.
Pricing: The program is free; parking $3 inside park.
Where/When: Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Autry National Center, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park
Why Go: The Autry store will have a special craft show and sale with a unique assortment of ceramic, knitted, and quilted crafts. Watch demonstrations by talented artists, and perhaps find that last-minute “perfect gift.”
Pricing: Free
When/Where: Running through December 18, El Portal Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., Noho
Why Go: This holiday play features an all-star cast: Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother), Lindsay Pearce (Glee), Marina Sirtis (Star Trek) and a miniature little pony named "Blitzen." It’s a Amusical extravaganza for all ages The production will be helmed by Bonnie Lythgoe from So You Think You Can Dance AU and choreographed by So You Think You Can Dance's Spencer Liff with Michael Orland serving as Musical Director (American Idol). It’s an updated version of the classic tale, Snow White featuring family-friendly magic, a comedic twist and modern music, including Katy Perry's "Firework", The Village People’s "YMCA", and Michael Jackson’s "Thriller".
Pricing: $54 adults, $34 kids
When/Where: Through January 15, Falcon Theatre, 4252 West Riverside Dr., Burbank
Why Go: Celebrate the season with the Troubies as they bring together two classic tales, A Christmas Story and West Side Story. Somewhere in America, Ralphie wants to be 'cool' and get a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. Will his parents ever believe "A Boy Like That" can handle a Red Ryder? Or will Santa use "One Hand, One Heart" to ignore Ralphie and give a BB gun to "Maria" instead? Tell yourself "I Feel Pretty," hop on a Jet and dance your way to the show "Tonight!"
Pricing: $27-$42