The Best Things to Do in Los Angeles this Weekend: Dec. 19-21, 2025
From cultural events to superstar concerts and world-class sports, Discover LA is your go-to source for what's happening in Los Angeles. Be sure to follow @discoverla on Instagram to find out even more about what to do in LA. Read on for the best things to do in LA this weekend, including:
- Holiday Sing-Along - WDCH
- Barbarella & Danger: Diabolik - Million Dollar Theatre
- Elf - Hollywood Forever
- KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas - Kia Forum
- LA Rams vs. Detroit Lions - SoFi Stadium
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"The Nutcracker" - Dolby Theatre (Dec. 19-28)
After a weekend of performances at Royce Hall, Los Angeles Ballet’s SoCal-centric take on The Nutcracker will head to Hollywood for a run at the Dolby Theatre from December 19 to 28.
"A Charlie Brown Christmas" - The Novo (Dec. 19)
The Peanuts gang heads to The Novo at L.A. LIVE on Friday, December 19 for A Charlie Brown Christmas, the live stage adaptation of the holiday classic that has charmed generations of television audiences since 1965. Two performances, at 3pm and 6pm.
"Santa Claus vs. The Devil" - Philosophical Research Society (Dec. 19)
Philosophical Research Society’s film series 7th House teams up with El Cine for a special screening of the Santa Claus vs. The Devil, the 1959 Spanish language cult classic from Mexican director René Cordova. This event will also be El Cine’s holiday toy drive benefiting the non-profit Border Kindness. Tickets at Eventbrite.
Festival of Carols - Walt Disney Concert Hall (Dec. 20)
The Los Angeles Master Chorale is back with the Festival of Carols on Saturday, December 20. This LA holiday favorite features 62 singers and a program that includes seasonal music new and old. Festival of Carols begins at 2pm, but for those with young children, consider attending the 11am Carols for Kids performance, which is designed for those under 6 years old.
War & Tower of Power - YouTube Theater (Dec. 20)
California funk and soul will be the vibe on Saturday, December 20, at YouTube Theater when War and Tower of Power headline the YouTube Theater at L.A. LIVE. The Pancho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band opens the show and Cypress Hill’s DJ Muggs will be your host for this night of West Coast jams.
LA Clippers vs. LA Lakers - Intuit Dome (Dec. 20)
The Clippers and Lakers go head-to-head at Intuit Dome on Saturday, December 20. Tip off for the crosstown rivalry game is at 7:30pm.
Handel’s Messiah - Walt Disney Concert Hall (Dec. 21)
Grant Gershon conducts the Los Angeles Master Chorale in a performance of Handel’s Messiah on December 21. Want to learn more about the music? Attend the lecture scheduled to precede the Sunday evening concert.
"The Santa Clause" Double Feature - Heritage Square (Dec. 21)
Yuletide Cinemaland brings The Santa Clause double feature to Heritage Square on Sunday, December 21. The holiday film series presented by Street Food Cinema and TIL Events includes a tour of the Victorian homes of Heritage Square, a twinkling light tunnel, ugly sweater contest and more activities. Plus, food trucks and a bar will be on site.
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