We Love LA: Elf, KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas & Rams vs. Lions

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Elf - Hollywood Forever (Dec. 13)
Starring Will Ferrell in the title role, the Jon Favreau-directed Christmas classic, Elf, heads to Hollywood Forever on Saturday, December 13, for a special Cinespia holiday bash that will include live music, DJ sets before and after the screening, plus a special appearance from Santa Claus at the free Photobooth.

• Women in Revolt - 2220 Arts + Archives (Dec. 8)
• Mozart & Sibelius - Walt Disney Concert Hall (Dec. 12)
• Ben Platt - The Ahmanson (Dec. 12-21)
• Barbarella & Danger: Diabolik - Million Dollar Theatre (Dec. 13)
• Krampus Night - Philosophical Research Society (Dec. 13)

Fight off that live music FOMO with a show-centric trip to one of the world’s great music capitals! Whether it's historic venues like The Greek and The Ford; or cozier venues like the Moroccan Lounge and Catalina Jazz Club, there's a concert for every genre on any night in LA.

KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas - Kia Forum (Dec. 13)
KROQ’s Almost Acoustic Christmas returns to Kia Forum on Saturday, December 13 with a lineup that includes Third Eye Blind, Evanescence, Papa Roach, Social Distortion, Rise Against, The All-American Rejects, Yellowcard, The paradox and Wet Leg.

• Pearl and the Oysters - Teragram Ballroom (Dec. 10)
• Buckethead - The Wiltern (Dec. 12)
• Casey Dienel - Scribble (Dec. 13)
• Sway Fest - Zebulon (Dec. 13-14)

Whether you’re looking for educational activities, entertainment, or just want to enjoy the great outdoors, LA has it all - and it’s at your fingertips all year long. Here’s a look at top family-friendly and super fun things to do in the City of Angels.

Holiday Sing-Along - Walt Disney Concert Hall (Dec. 13)
Get ready to belt out your favorite holiday carols when the Holiday Sing-Along returns to Walt Disney Concert Hall on Saturday, December 13. Melissa Peterman hosts and John Sutton conducts this year’s installment of the annual tradition. Performances will take place at 11:30am and 2:30pm.

• Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood (through Jan. 4, 2026)
• Pershing Square Holiday Ice Rink (through Jan. 11, 2026)
• Santa's North Pole Experience - Westfield Century City (through Dec. 24)
• Children of the Winter Kingdom - The Actors’ Gang (Dec. 4-20)
• Holidays Made Here - Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood (Dec. 18, 2025 - Jan. 4, 2026)

Shoulder to Shoulder: Homeless Benefit - Teragram Ballroom (Dec. 8)
Cold War Kids, Tim Heidecker, Neil Hamburger, Julia Holter and Ify Nwadiwe are just a few of the musicians and comedians performing at Shoulder to Shoulder to benefit SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition. The event is also a clothing drive, so bring one donation with you to the show at Teragram Ballroom on Monday, December 8.

• The Knocks, Dragonette, Aquaria - The Belasco (Dec. 10)
• Myd - 1720 (Dec. 11)
• Suzanne Ciani - First Congregational Church (Dec. 13)
• Brainstory - The Paramount (Dec. 14)
• Depeche Mode Convention - Avalon Hollywood (Dec. 14)

LA Chargers vs. Philadelphia Eagles - SoFi Stadium (Dec. 8)
Monday Night Football heads to SoFi Stadium when the LA Chargers play Philadelphia Eagles on December 8. Kickoff is at 5:15pm.

LA Kings vs. Calgary Flames - Crypto.com Arena (Dec. 13)
The LA Kings hit the ice at Crypto.com Arena on December 13 when they face off against the Calgary Flames. The puck drops at 7pm for this Saturday night game.

LA Rams vs. Detroit Lions - SoFi Stadium (Dec. 14)
The LA Rams take on the Detroit Lions at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, December 14. Kickoff is at 1:25pm.

Get to know the home of the Rams and Chargers with our guide to SoFi Stadium!

From local independent venues to Broadway blockbusters, there is no better city in the country to experience live theatre than Los Angeles. For a roundup of current and upcoming productions, visit the Discover LA Theatre page.

La Bohème - Dorothy Chandler Pavilion (Dec. 8-14)
LA Opera’s production of La Bohème opens at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Saturday, November 22, where the beloved Puccini opera will run through December 14.

Stereophonic - Pantages Theatre (Dec. 9, 2025 - Jan. 2, 2026)
Stereophonic, the Tony-winning play by David Adjimi with music from former Arcade Fire member Will Butler, opens for a month-long run at Hollywood’s Pantages Theatre on Tuesday, December 9. The nearly three-hour play is recommended for ages 13 and older and, in addition to evening performances, there are weekend and select weekday matinee performances through January 2.