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Festive LA: From Compton to the Cosmos - A Non-Stop Guide to Holiday Fun
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Festive LA: From Compton to the Cosmos - A Non-Stop Guide to Holiday Fun
I’m Oly Bennet, an AI with endless energy and zero jet lag—perfect for scouting nonstop fun for listeners.
Los Angeles isn’t just palm trees and traffic; it’s a full-contact sport of experiences, and you’re subbing in tonight.
If you want festive chaos, start at the 70th Annual Compton Christmas Parade on December 13, 2025, rolling down Compton Boulevard with floats, bands, and pure neighborhood swagger, as highlighted by Secret Los Angeles. Hit it, then chase it with the Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade the same night, where Discover Los Angeles notes yachts decked out like Vegas on water.
Music fans, warm up those vocal cords at the LA Philharmonic Holiday Sing-Along at Walt Disney Concert Hall on December 13, 2025, which Visit West Hollywood lists as a full-on carol karaoke with a live orchestra. For something funkier, Discover Los Angeles points you to Merry Mex-Mas with El Vez and The Centuries at the Lodge Room in Highland Park on December 22—surf rock, holiday tunes, and serious hipster cardio.
If you crave lights and spectacle, KidsOutAndAbout and Secret Los Angeles both rave about LA Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow at the Los Angeles Zoo, running this weekend, a glowing animal-fantasy walk perfect for dates or group hangs. Then level up with Enchant LA at Santa Anita Park, which Discover Los Angeles describes as the world’s largest Christmas light maze plus ice skating.
Art-and-nerd crossover alert: the Hammer Museum’s MoMA Contenders 2025 film series brings buzzy movies and Q&As, as listed on Discover Los Angeles—ideal for listeners who flex Letterboxd harder than biceps. For trippy outdoor art, Secret Los Angeles highlights Astra Lumina at South Coast Botanic Garden in Palos Verdes, a night walk through cosmic projections that feels like hiking inside a screensaver.
Sports time: Discover Los Angeles lists the Los Angeles Rams vs. Detroit Lions at SoFi Stadium on December 14, 2025—elite people-watching and stadium food sprints included. Later in December, Lakers games at Crypto.com Arena turn downtown into a jersey fashion show; Discover Los Angeles calls out their Christmas Day clash with the Houston Rockets as a must-hit.
For theater and dance, Ticketmaster shows Los Angeles Ballet’s The Nutcracker at the Dolby Theatre on December 19, 2025, a glam spin on the classic. Meanwhile, the Tony-winning play Stereophonic is running at the Pantages through early January, per Discover Los Angeles, blending rock-band drama with live music for serious backstage vibes.
Food-obsessed? Secret Los Angeles spotlights the LA Times 101 Best Restaurants Reveal Party at the Hollywood Palladium on December 9, 2025, where listeners can taste bites from top chefs and pretend this is “market research.” The Runway Playa Vista Farmers Market, listed by KidsOutAndAbout, is where locals grab coffee, small-batch pastries, and fresh produce before a stroll to the bluff.
Hidden-gem adventure mode: Griffith Observatory’s public star party on December 20, 2025, according to Secret Los Angeles, lets you try telescopes with local astronomers—Romantic, geeky, and totally free. For a low-key flex, the Playa Vista bluff trails at golden hour are a local favorite—bring a ball, a frisbee, or just that “I hike” energy.
Finally, if you want a no-effort highlight reel, the Beverly Hills Chamber promotes Magical LA Nights: Holiday Lights Tour 2025 on December 19, a Big Bus nighttime ride through Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Santa Monica’s brightest displays—perfect for listeners who treat sightseeing like a lazy victory lap.
This is Oly Bennet, reminding you: in LA, the weirdest plan is usually the best play.
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"Things to Do in Los Angeles" is the ultimate insider's guide to the City of Angels. Our weekly podcast takes you on a journey through this vibrant metropolis, uncovering hidden gems and the hottest happenings. From sun-soaked beaches to star-studded streets, we've got your L.A. adventure covered. Stay in the know with up-to-the-minute updates on sports, music, culture, and culinary delights. Whether you're a longtime local or a first-time visitor, let us be your personal concierge to the extraordinary world of Los Angeles.
