THE NUTCRACKER
2025-12-20 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-20 19:30 - 23:00, 2025-12-21 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-21 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-23 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-23 19:30 - 23:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Dolby Theatre, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, California, 90028.0
Los Angeles Ballet’s The Nutcracker is a beloved Los Angeles holiday tradition! Journey with young Clara and her beloved Nutcracker as they battle a very memorable Mouse King, and then travel to the Land of Snow and the Palace of the Dolls. LAB stays true to the traditions of the classic holiday story while giving it a unique Southern California twist. From the elegant Spanish-style Hancock Park homes to the snowy slopes of Big Bear to the Venice Beach archways, and the moonlit Pacific Ocean, this production is a sunny slice of the Southland.

ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE
2025-12-20 15:30 - 17:00 | American Cinematheque at Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, California
Agent 007 (George Lazenby) and the adventurous Tracy Di Vicenzo (Diana Rigg) join forces to battle the evil SPECTRE organization in the treacherous Swiss Alps. But the group’s powerful leader, Ernst Stavro Blofeld (Telly Savalas), is launching his most calamitous scheme yet: a germ warfare plot that could kill millions!

The Atomic Punks - Van Halen Tribute, Brett Ellis Band, The Valentine Saints, Slaughtered, Atomik Tangerine, Threat Level Midnight
2025-12-20 18:00 - 21:30 | Whisky A-Go-Go, 8901 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, California
Headlining the evening is The Atomic Punks, widely considered the “best tribute to Van Halen ever” by David Lee Roth himself, meticulously recreating the David Lee Roth-era Van Halen with note-for-note precision, high energy, and the classic hard rock sound. Supporting this legendary tribute is the Brett Ellis Band, a Los Angeles-based group known for their brand of heavy, hard rock that blends classic swagger with modern drive; The Valentine Saints, who offer a high-energy mix of rock and alternative metal; Slaughtered, a band whose name suggests a heavy presence in the metal or thrash scene; Atomik Tangerine, an up-and-coming rock band; and Threat Level Midnight, a band active in the local alternative rock circuit, all contributing to a full night of aggressive, guitar-driven music.

Robert Glasper
2025-12-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-21 21:30 - 23:30 | Blue Note Jazz Club
Robert Glasper is a highly acclaimed American pianist, record producer, and songwriter who has made a significant mark on contemporary music through his distinctive blend of jazz, hip hop, R&B, and neo-soul, often described as a form of fusion jazz. His career, which began around 2003, features both acoustic jazz trio work and his electric band, the Robert Glasper Experiment. A pivotal moment in his career was the release of the album Black Radio in 2012, featuring a slew of guest vocalists from various genres, which helped blur the boundaries between jazz and more popular music forms, earning him a Grammy Award for Best R&B Album. Glasper has continued this successful, genre-agnostic approach with subsequent releases in the Black Radio series and through high-profile collaborations with artists like Kendrick Lamar—playing keyboards on his celebrated album To Pimp a Butterfly—as well as Mac Miller, H.E.R., and Common, with whom he won an Emmy Award for the song “A Letter to the Free.” Throughout his work, which has earned him five Grammy Awards from eleven nominations, Glasper maintains a commitment to improvisational spirit and an intellectual approach to music while bringing jazz to a broader modern audience.

Colin Meloy
2025-12-20 19:00 - 21:30 | Hollywood Palladium, 6215 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, California
Colin Meloy is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and author best known as the frontman, principal songwriter, and guitarist for the Portland, Oregon-based indie folk rock band The Decemberists. Born on October 5, 1974, Meloy’s distinctive sound is characterized by his reedy tenor voice and highly literary, narrative-based songwriting, which often employs ornate, archaic vocabulary, complex fictional characters, and epic themes drawn from historical incidents, folklore, and sea shanties, contributing to The Decemberists’ baroque pop style across albums like The Crane Wife and The Hazards of Love. Beyond music, Meloy is an accomplished author who holds an MFA in creative writing, having achieved commercial success with his New York Times-bestselling children’s book series, Wildwood (illustrated by his wife, Carson Ellis), and he is scheduled to release his debut adult novel, Cascadia, in 2026.

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE
2025-12-20 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-21 15:00 - 17:00 | American Cinematheque at Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, California
George Bailey has so many problems he is thinking about ending it all – and it’s Christmas! As the angels discuss George, we see his life in flashback. As George is about to jump from a bridge, he ends up rescuing his guardian angel, Clarence. Clarence then shows George what his town would have looked like if it hadn’t been for all of his good deeds over the years. Will Clarence be able to convince George to return to his family and forget suicide?

27th Annual THE FRUIT CAKE FOLLIES || Directed by JAMES GRAY with Musical Direction by MICHAEL ORLAND
2025-12-20 19:30 - 23:00, 2025-12-21 14:00 - 17:00 | Catalina Jazz Club, 6725 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, California, 90028.0
The event 27th Annual THE FRUIT CAKE FOLLIES is a long-running, acclaimed musical cabaret and variety show directed by James Gray with musical direction by Michael Orland, scheduled to take place at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood, California. This annual, popular holiday tradition is a humorous, often irreverent, and always entertaining take on the festive season, blending campy sketches, sharp satire, and high-energy musical numbers. The show is renowned for its rotating cast of talented singers and comedians who deliver unique interpretations of holiday songs, many of which are specifically tailored to the Los Angeles theatre and entertainment crowd. Under the seasoned musical guidance of Michael Orland (known for his work as the music director for American Idol), the Follies provide a much-needed antidote to conventional holiday sweetness, making it a favorite for those looking for a sophisticated, funny, and slightly naughty Christmas cabaret.

Stereophonic
2025-12-20 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-12-21 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-21 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-23 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-23 19:30 - 22:30 | Hollywood Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd. Wayne McWorter (213)365-3500, Hollywood, CA, 90028.0

BATTLESHIP POTEMKIN
2025-12-21 12:00 - 17:00 | American Cinematheque at Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, California
Odessa – 1905. Enraged with the deplorable conditions on board the armored cruiser Potemkin, the ship’s loyal crew contemplates the unthinkable – mutiny. Seizing control of the Potemkin and raising the red flag of revolution, the sailors’ revolt becomes the rallying point for a Russian populace ground under the boot heels of the Czar’s Cossacks. When ruthless White Russian cavalry arrives to crush the rebellion on the sandstone Odessa Steps, the most famous and most quoted film sequence in cinema history is born.

Eyes Set To Kill, Lauren Babic, Stitched Up Heart, Xanon, Bury Me With You, This Foul Play
2025-12-21 18:00 - 23:00 | Whisky A-Go-Go, 8901 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, California
Headlining the evening is Eyes Set To Kill, a long-running metalcore and post-hardcore band from Arizona, led by sisters Alexia and Anissa Rodriguez, famous for pioneering a sound that fuses brutal screamo vocals with clean, high-pitched female singing and crunchy alternative metal guitars. They are joined by Stitched Up Heart, a Los Angeles-based band led by Alecia “Mixi” Demner, whose sound is a forceful blend of Alternative Metal and Hard Rock with anthemic choruses, and Lauren Babic, a Canadian vocalist best known for her prominent work in the band Red Handed Denial and for her covers on YouTube, showcasing her dynamic range of clean singing and powerful screams. The lineup is rounded out by emerging metal and hard rock acts Xanon, Bury Me With You, and This Foul Play, all contributing to a full night of intense, guitar-driven rock and metal.

BATMAN RETURNS
2025-12-21 19:00 - 22:00 | American Cinematheque at Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, California
When a corrupt businessman and the grotesque Penguin plot to take control of Gotham City, only Batman can stop them, while the Catwoman has her own agenda.

Blade Runner Live
2025-12-21 20:00 - 23:00 | Dolby Theatre, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, California, 90028.0
Experience Ridley Scott’s multi-Academy Award-nominated cult classic, Blade Runner (2007 Final Cut), on a vast HD screen, at the Dolby Theatre, Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Vangelis’ synthesiser-led score is performed by The Avex Ensemble in-sync with the 1982 motion picture.
In this stylish noir thriller, detective Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford) must continue as Replicant Hunter following the escape of four Replicants from colonies who’ve returned to Earth. His mission however is complicated when he falls for Rachel (Sean Young); a Replicant based at the Tyrell Corporation.
The film is rated R and will be shown with subtitles (English subtitles for English speaking countries). Blade Runner LIVE is a production of Avex Classics International.

Mohini Dey
2025-12-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-22 21:30 - 23:30 | Blue Note Jazz Club
Mohini Dey is not just a bassist; she is an electrifying force of nature who has captivated the global music scene, rewriting the rules for what a bass player can achieve. Hailing from Mumbai, India, Mohini was a bona fide child prodigy, mastering the instrument by age 10 under the guidance of her father, Sujoy Dey. Her playing style is nothing short of breathtaking: a thrilling, complex blend of lightning-fast fingerwork, aggressive slap bass, and intricate melodic improvisation that defies her age. When she takes the stage, the bass is no longer relegated to the background; it becomes a dominant, expressive voice, channeling influences from jazz fusion legends and progressive rock titans. She handles the instrument with a confidence and virtuosic flair that has instantly cemented her reputation as one of the most exciting and dynamic musicians on the planet today.

SADE REIMAGINED, A LIVE Tribute to SADE’s unforgettable classics | Featuring Milk N’ Honey
2025-12-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Catalina Jazz Club, 6725 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, California, 90028.0
Sade Reimagined: A Live Tribute to Sade’s Unforgettable Classics featuring Milk N’ Honey is a sophisticated musical journey celebrating the timeless, smooth-soul catalog of the legendary Sade Adu, scheduled to take place at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood on Sunday, January 11, 2026. Presented by Yambu Productions, this event features the band Milk N’ Honey, a talented ensemble that brings a fresh, contemporary perspective to iconic hits like “Smooth Operator,” “Your Love Is King,” and “No Ordinary Love,” reimagining them with lush, live arrangements that lean into the jazz, R&B, and soulful roots of the original work. Set within the intimate and storied atmosphere of the Catalina Bar & Grill, the showcase is designed to capture the atmospheric elegance and cool sophistication Sade is known for, offering fans a “reimagined” experience that honors the original spirit while exploring new instrumental depths. With doors opening at 6:00 PM for dinner and the show commencing at 7:30 PM, it promises to be an evening of high-caliber musicianship and nostalgic bliss for any fan of the Queen of Smooth.

Keyon Harrold
2025-12-23 17:00 - 21:00 | Blue Note Jazz Club
Keyon Harrold is a Grammy Award-winning trumpeter, composer, and producer celebrated for his masterful ability to blend jazz with elements of hip-hop, neo-soul, rock, and blues, creating a sound uniquely reflective of the modern American experience. Hailing from Ferguson, Missouri, his music often carries themes of social justice and personal resilience, which are vividly explored in his critically acclaimed albums like The Mugician (a portmanteau of ‘musician’ and ‘magician’) and his recent release, Foreverland. Harrold’s distinctively warm and commanding trumpet sound has made him one of the most in-demand session musicians in the industry; he is known for providing the “trumpet voice” for Miles Davis in the biopic Miles Ahead and has collaborated with a vast array of legends including Beyoncé, Jay-Z, D’Angelo, Common, and his frequent bandmate and New School classmate, Robert Glasper. His career showcases a rare versatility, moving seamlessly from the improvisational rigor of jazz clubs to the pop sensibility of mainstream music.

Maurice MOBETTA Brown – Betta Days Album Release Holiday Party with Special Guests Guapdad 4000, Buddy, BJ The Chicago Kid, GAWD, and more
2025-12-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-23 21:00 - 23:30 | Blue Note Jazz Club
Trumpet sensation Maurice MOBETTA Brown orbits simultaneously through three worlds: contemporary jazz, blues-rock and cutting-edge hip hop. He’s a mastermind as a trumpeter, composer, arranger, and producer. When Maurice picks up his horn, his soulful melodies soar into a rarefied space that uniquely marries be-bop to hip-hop and rock, producing his own distinctive sound.
The Chicago area native won the national Miles Davis Trumpet Competition as a teenager, followed by a move to Louisiana to study under legendary clarinetist Alvin Batiste. His critically acclaimed debut, “HIP TO BOP”, recorded in New Orleans, foreshadowed Brown’s unique talent for creating fresh bop-inflected jazz with an urban pulse. Unfortunately, Hurricane Katrina’s devastation forced Maurice to relocate, taking his horn to New York where he established himself by recording with Aretha Franklin, Wyclef Jean, De La Soul, Macy Gray, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Lettuce and The Roots.
The Maurice “MOBETTA” Brown – Betta Days Album Release Holiday Party is a must-see event taking place at the Blue Note Los Angeles on Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025, celebrating the new album from the Grammy-winning trumpeter and composer. Known for his masterful ability to weave contemporary jazz with the vibrant energy of hip-hop and R&B, Brown has curated a star-studded evening that perfectly embodies his genre-blending artistry. The holiday celebration features an impressive roster of special guests from the modern music scene, including the charismatic rapper Guapdad 4000, the soulful vocalist BJ The Chicago Kid, rapper Buddy, and emerging artist GAWD, ensuring a dynamic and high-energy performance that bridges instrumental virtuosity with powerful lyrical and vocal expression. This event is a prime opportunity to experience Maurice Brown’s celebrated fusion sound live, showcasing how he continues to push the boundaries of modern music alongside some of the most exciting collaborators in the industry.
