This year, delve into the story of one of our founding fathers in a unique and modern way. Hamilton is as educational as it is entertaining, and it is not a show you want to miss. In addition to traditional show tunes, the play incorporates genres not often seen on a Broadway stage—including rap, R&B, and hip-hop. Ready for the best history lesson of your life? Reserve your seats for this revolutionary show here.
Experience a Winter Wonder Land in LA! With real snow, a ticket to Winter Fest gives attendees the opportunity to go ice tubing, make crafts, go walking through magical lights, visit a petting zoo, see live shows, and watch a nightly tree lighting with fireworks. There will also be ice skating, carnival rides, arcade games, and food trucks at additional costs. Tickets range from $8-$15 depending on the day (varying prices for weekdays, weekends, and holidays).
Enjoy New Year's Day with a free family day at the Japanese American National Museum. The Oshogatsu Family Festival will be full of games, crafts, and cultural activities, and performances. Children can make ornament wreaths out of the animals of the zodiac, origami, and Moshi, while babies can stay in a closely-watched room just for them.
Make sure you check out this highly talked about and sought-out exhibit. Successful in Europe, Asia, the Americas, and with over 2 million attendees in America, get a chance to experience the classic artworks of Van Gogh like never before. Surrounded by vibrant projections, you'll feel as if he painted you within one of his pieces. Tickets will sell fast, so get them while still available. Entry prices range from $47 to $63. More info and tickets are available online.
Anime, video games, and fun, all under one roof! ANIME Pulse is a smaller and cheaper convention option than most, but it's still loaded with all of the good stuff like celebrities, eSports, panels, cosplay, parties, vendors, artist alleys, food, and fashion. Tickets cost $30 for general admission for two days.
Hundreds of people have fun and always wave along the route of Kingdom Day Parade in South Los Angeles, billed by organizers as the nation’s biggest celebration of life and legacy of civil right leaders. The parade always starts at 10 am at Marther King Jr. Boulevard and Western Avenue and culminates with a festival to Leimert Park.
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The L.A. Art Show is the greatest running platform for modern, contemporary, historic and conventional art in the country—there is something for each and everyone here, from art history majors to avant-garde gallery owners. The event is largely divided into contemporary & modern and traditional contemporary sections. The show will feature top galleries and programming, including lectures, special exhibits, excursions, and after-parties, and starting with a benefit opening night premiere party.
Snakes, and geckos, and turtles, oh my! Are you considering a new pet as a potential souvenir from Los Angeles? Even if not, head down to Pomona Fairplex for the Reptile Super Show, for a unique event you won't want to miss! At the largest reptile expo in the world, vendors will have 1000s of reptiles and amphibians to look at! There will even be educational workshops and an after-party at the Marriott Hotel next door to the venue. Tickets range from $9-$14 and are available both online and at the door.
