There’s always something interesting to do in the San Fernando Valley and greater Los Angeles area. Here is a sampling of entertainments this week and also save-the-date events to put on your calendar.
EVENTS
Rose Parade Floats Decorating Viewing Days: Watch floats being decorated with bark, flowers, fruit, grasses, seeds and vegetables: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 28; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 29; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 30; 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 31 (advanced purchase only for Dec. 31). Tickets $15. Rosemont Pavilion, 700 Seco St., Pasadena. 626-795-4171. bit.ly/2SVGIfc
Films, Fire and Fast Cars at Paramount Ranch: A park ranger discusses the property including the western town film site that was mostly destroyed in the 2018 Woolsey fire on a short walk, 2-3 p.m. Dec. 28. Free. Wear sturdy shoes. Rain cancels. Meet at the trailhead kiosk in the parking lot, 2903 Cornell Road, Agoura Hills. 805-370-2301. samofund.org/calendar
Chabad of Burbank’s Light Up the Night Hanukkah: Event includes doughnuts, latkes, music and hanukkiah lighting, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 28. AMC Walkway, East Palm Avenue and San Fernando Boulevard, Burbank. 818-954-0070. bit.ly/2LFxCli
Hanukkah Festival at the Galleria: Chabad of Sherman Oaks presents the celebration, 7:30-9 p.m. Dec. 28. Scheduled: an “ice hanukkiah” creation. The Fountain Plaza (outside of the Cheesecake Factory), Sherman Oaks Galleria, 15301 Ventura Blvd. bit.ly/2RF6jLK
Equestfest: Equestrian show by units that participate in the Rose Parade, noon-2 p.m. Dec. 29. Meet the horses and riders before the show, 10 a.m.-noon (vendor court and activities open to 3 p.m.). Tickets $20; free for ages 5 and younger; $45 reserved seats. Parking $15. Los Angeles Equestrian Center, 480 Riverside Drive, Burbank. bit.ly/2Ecyo6w
Rose Parade Bandfest: Three shows by bands marching in the parade: 1:30 p.m. Dec. 29; 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Dec. 30. Tickets $15; free for children age 5 and younger. Parking in structure 4 off of Del Mar Avenue. Robinson Stadium at Pasadena City College, 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. bit.ly/2QYC2aY
Simi Valley Hanukkah Family Festival: Crafts, gelt drop, juggler performance, latkes, music and lighting of a hanukkiah, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 29. Simi Valley Town Center, south of center court, 1555 Simi Town Center Way. 805-577-0573. www.chabadsimi.org; bit.ly/2YFJUPZ
A Magical Cirque Christmas: 7 p.m. Dec. 29. Tickets $46 and up. Kavli Theatre at Bank of America Performing Arts Center Thousand Oaks, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. 805-449-2787. bapacthousandoaks.com bit.ly/34YLij8
New Year’s Eve at The Federal: Four-course, prix fixe dinner, 5 p.m. Dec. 31 ($75); or, party only with open bar, 9 p.m. ($75); or, dinner and dancing/party (upstairs for party plus open bar; $125). Reservations required. 5303 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-980-2555. thefederalnoho.com
Family New Year’s Eve at L.A. Zoo Lights: Enjoy the walk-through displays plus a buffet dinner (6-8 p.m.), desserts (7-9 p.m.), games and a DJ dance party, 6 p.m. Dec. 31. Watch the Times Square Ball Drop, 9 p.m. …read more
Source:: Los Angeles Daily News
