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Daily Email - Thursday - 12/18/2025
Kick off your New Year’s Eve with a 10AM Shared Reality showing of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory at Cosm LA! Step into a world of “pure imagination” as this family-friendly classic comes alive with dynamic visuals, playful effects, and more magic in the dome. We're giving away two tickets!*
JUST ANNOUNCED
One drunk comedian + 5 sober comedians = hilarious improv comedy. Drunk Theatre goes down every Friday at the Santa Monica Playhouse. Enter to win a 4-pack of tickets to the 12/26 show, or use code DOLAFREE for BOGO!*
Mini golf meets holiday cheer in Santa Monica & Irvine! Holey Moley is serving festive cocktails, wild courses, and weekly specials all December long. Enter to win a $50 gift card and gift yourself the most fun you’ll have with a putter!*
That Was Us Live brings Sterling K. Brown, Mandy Moore, and Chris Sullivan to The Wiltern on Saturday, 1/17 for a night of stories, This Is Us nostalgia, and collective crying. Win tickets. Grab tissues.*
The playoffs are around the corner, and the Rams secured their spot. Will the Chargers do the same? Dave & Buster’s is the place to find out. Think 10 wings for $10, drink specials, giant screens, and arcade breaks between drives.*
Plus fresh announcements from Testament, Recondite, Robert Randolph, and more!
WHERE TO SEE HOLIDAY LIGHTS IN LA COUNTY
From the glitz of Rodeo Drive to the imaginative spirit of the L.A. Zoo, iconic landmarks to neighborhood displays, our guide will illuminate (pun intended) the city's most spectacular and joyous options for an unforgettable holiday light show in Los Angeles!

IF YOUR HALLS ARE DECKED
TOM 12/19 - “A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS” LIVE at The Novo SAT 12/20 - CATTLE DECAPITATION at The Belasco (Win tickets!) SAT 12/20 - NICKY ROMERO at Academy LA SAT 12/20 - ALICE SMITH at The Peppermint Club SAT 12/20 - MARQUES WYATT at The Venice West |
THINK YOU CAN’T LEARN A LANGUAGE? THINK AGAIN.
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Right now, Babbel is 55% off. Let this be the one that finally sticks.
THE LA ART SHOW
Painting, sculpture, photography, and immersive art installations all under one massive roof. From cutting-edge contemporary to modern classics, The LA Art Show returns for its 31st year, bringing the most innovative global galleries, museums, and artists to the LA Convention Center from January 7–11.
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This Sunday is the East Los Angeles Christmas Cruise! Decorate your ride and roll down Whittier Blvd at 5PM.
Buckle up, LA, ‘cuz Christmas is gonna be a wet one this year with lots of rain in the forecast.
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You better not pout, you better not cry, ‘cuz Santa still can’t find parking nearby.







