Michele StuevenThe world’s largest Christmas light maze, Enchant Christmas, makes its LA debut at Santa Anita Park and will run through Sunday, Dec. 28, transforming the space into a magical holiday wonderland. It’s 10 acres filled with festive attractions, including the mesmerizing labyrinth of twinkling lights. There’s also a sparkling ice skating trail, live entertainment, and plenty of seasonal activities and treats.
The holiday show TINSELCOLOR at CineVita is open and running through Tuesday, Dec. 30. Hosted by Joey McIntyre of New Kids on the Block, more than 25 holiday movie soundtracks come to life with a cast of 22 singers, dancers, and musicians and an eight-piece band. Expect favorites from Home Alone, Elf, Love Actually, The Polar Express, White Christmas, and more. CineVita is the largest Spiegeltent in the world with three thousand mirrors, stained glass, and hand-carved wood, creating an immersive holiday atmosphere.
Punk Rock Gives Back returns to Alex’s Bar in Long Beach for its 2nd Annual Charity Show and 3rd Annual Ornament Auction, bringing a full day of music, community, creativity, and charitable impact. Happening Saturday, Dec. 13 at noon, the event is hosted by Bruce Zebel and powered by a lineup that embodies the heart, grit, and spirit of Southern California punk.
Tinselcolor (Courtesy CineVita)
This year’s performers include Empired, The Jack Knives, Spark of Life, Rudy Nuno, Unsound Sunday, and a special DJ set from Danny Thompson of Face to Face. Admission is free. Beyond the auction, the event will feature a curated vendor village with Two Birds Baking, Punk Rock Pottery, BoBo Delphina, Sp00ky Sprinkles Art, and The Outside Agitators. RSVP for free tickets here.
And for more gift ideas for music lovers, drop into the Warner Music Experience Holiday Store pop-up opening on Thursday, Dec. 4, on the ground floor of the W Hotel in the heart of Hollywood.
Talking Heads sweater (Courtesy Warner Music)
Open 12 days only with daily in-store drops of special merchandise and music items from artists like My Chemical Romance, Fleetwood Mac, Grateful Dead, Talking Heads, Melanie Martinez, and more, the store will feature items from nearly 100 artists across genres. The festive shop will be open three consecutive long weekends, Thursday through Sunday, Dec. 4 through 21, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.located at 6250 Hollywood Blvd.
Speaking of Warner Bros., if you have visitors in town, take them to the studio lot tour in Burbank. To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Gilmore Girls, Holidays Made Here is returning to the lot from Thursday, Dec. 18, through Monday, Jan. 5 . The tour will transform the historic Midwest Street backlot into the town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, festively decorated for the holidays. The event features nightly light shows, tree lightings, a dance, interactive experiences like costume meetups, holiday cookie decorating, carolers, scavenger hunts, and themed photo ops.
Courtesy The Mustang Immersive Experience
And around the corner, Universal Studios Hollywood is hosting a winter celebration featuring Grinchmas, Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and seasonal enhancements at Super Nintendo World. From now through Sunday, Jan. 4, Universal Plaza transforms into Who-ville with a 65-foot Grinchmas tree, nightly tree-lighting ceremonies, snow effects, themed performances, and activities. The Wizarding World sparkles with holiday lights, garlands, The Frog Choir’s a cappella performances, and a magical light projection show at Hogwarts Castle. Super Nintendo World showcases festive decorations, including Mario and Luigi snowmen, a Super Star tree, and seasonal merchandise.
Start your engines. Ford has launched American Icon: A Mustang Immersive Experience. Think Van Gogh exhibit but with Mustangs from your favorite movies and shows, 360° projection galleries, a 4D thrill ride, and more. This 20,000-square-foot, cinematic, entertainment-first world is designed to immerse a new generation in Mustang’s legacy of freedom, performance, and rebellion. The experience is open every week until February at 539 South Mission Rd. in DTLA