Friday, November 20
The L.A. premiere of the hit holiday musical fable stars John Larroquette as Old Max and Stefan Karl as the Grinch.
Where: Pantages Theatre, Hollywood
Time: 8 p.m.
Steve Spill and Bozena Sparrow perform classic illusions -- floating, vanishing, sawing, mind reading and a dangerous escape -- with sketch comedy, drama, romance and audience participation. Suitable for the whole family.
Where: Magicopolis, Santa Monica
Time: 8 p.m.
The historic puppet theater presents a winter wonderland marionette musical extravaganza for children of all ages.
Where: Bob Baker Marionette Theater, Los Angeles, Downtown
Time: 10:30 a.m.
A Performances to Grow On production, this two-man tongue-in-cheek retelling of the ancient Greek myth is respectful to the classic tale while making it accessible to today's youth. www.ptgo.org
Where: Scherr Forum Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, Conejo Valley
Time: 7 p.m.
Author Barbara Park's spunky kindergartner springs to life in this comical musical adventure about two problems: having a baby brother on the way and trying to come up with a great idea for show-and-tell.
Where: South Coast Repertory, Julianne Argyros Stage, Costa Mesa
Time: 7 p.m.
Critic's Choice
The beloved flying nanny comes to L.A. in the touring version of the supercalifragilistic musical based on P.L. Travers' stories and the 1964 Walt Disney film.
Where: Ahmanson Theatre, Los Angeles, Downtown
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: Play, Los Angeles, Mid-Wilshire / Mid-City
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Two humorous plays about princesses feature mostly young performers. A nice princess and a mean princess have a right-of-way dispute and a coven of inept witches conjure up more princesses than they can handle.
Where: Eclectic Company Theatre, North Hollywood
Time: 7 p.m.
Saturday, November 21
Guided tours through galleries and art activities for ages 5 and older.
Where: Getty Villa, Pacific Palisades
Time: 2 p.m.
Where: Santa Monica Playhouse, Santa Monica
Time: 12:30 p.m., 3 p.m.
Youths ages 11 to 18 present this improv show to children of all ages.
Where: L.A. Connection Comedy Theatre, Sherman Oaks
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Slip on an archaeologist's vest and experience the ancient Near East at a simulated outdoor archaeological dig and field laboratory.
Where: Skirball Cultural Center, Brentwood
Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The L.A. premiere of the hit holiday musical fable stars John Larroquette as Old Max and Stefan Karl as the Grinch.
Where: Pantages Theatre, Hollywood
Time: 2 p.m., 8 p.m.
Steve Spill and Bozena Sparrow perform classic illusions -- floating, vanishing, sawing, mind reading and a dangerous escape -- with sketch comedy, drama, romance and audience participation. Suitable for the whole family.
Where: Magicopolis, Santa Monica
Time: 2 p.m., 8 p.m.
Stand-up, improv and sketch comedy by young performers.
Where: Raven Playhouse, North Hollywood
Time: 2 p.m., 5 p.m.
Visitors may experience elation similar to that of the miners of 1849 when they pan for gold at the museum.
Where: Autry National Center, Los Angeles
Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Kids learn how to create their own wrapping paper and tree ornaments at this workshop presented by Beverly Womack. www.colapublib.org
Where: East Los Angeles Library, East L.A.
Time: 1 p.m.
The historic puppet theater presents a winter wonderland marionette musical extravaganza for children of all ages.
Where: Bob Baker Marionette Theater, Los Angeles, Downtown
Time: 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m.
Author Barbara Park's spunky kindergartner springs to life in this comical musical adventure about two problems: having a baby brother on the way and trying to come up with a great idea for show-and-tell.
Where: South Coast Repertory, Julianne Argyros Stage, Costa Mesa
Time: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m.
Children and parents can beat on provided drums.
Where: Remo Recreational Music Center, North Hollywood
Time: 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Critic's Choice
The beloved flying nanny comes to L.A. in the touring version of the supercalifragilistic musical based on P.L. Travers' stories and the 1964 Walt Disney film.
Where: Ahmanson Theatre, Los Angeles, Downtown
Time: 2 p.m., 8 p.m.
Where: Play, Los Angeles, Mid-Wilshire / Mid-City
Time: 10 a.m.
World legends and myths.
Where: Bowers Kidseum, Santa Ana
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Two humorous plays about princesses feature mostly young performers. A nice princess and a mean princess have a right-of-way dispute and a coven of inept witches conjure up more princesses than they can handle.
Where: Eclectic Company Theatre, North Hollywood
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Theatre West, North Hollywood
Time: 1 p.m.
An all-kid cast presents a charming musical version of L. Frank Baum's classic children's tale. www.kentwoodplayers.org
Where: Westchester Playhouse, Los Angeles
Time: 11 a.m., 2 p.m.
Equal doses of humor and pathos make this musical theater retelling of the classic Christmas tale about redemption and forgiveness suitable for kids and adults alike.
Where: Morgan-Wixson Theatre, Santa Monica
Time: 2 p.m.
Sunday, November 22
Kids and their parents are invited to this special screening of Carol Reed's 1968 adaptation of Charles Dickens' lively tale of a young orphan's trials, tribulations and ultimate success. Part of the Family Flicks film series. hammer.ucla.edu
Where: Hammer Museum, Westwood
Time: 11 a.m.
Guided tours through galleries and art activities for ages 5 and older.
Where: Getty Villa, Pacific Palisades
Time: 2 p.m.
Where: Santa Monica Playhouse, Santa Monica
Time: 12:30 p.m., 3 p.m.
Performers ages 5 to 14.
Where: L.A. Connection Comedy Theatre, Sherman Oaks
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Slip on an archaeologist's vest and experience the ancient Near East at a simulated outdoor archaeological dig and field laboratory.
Where: Skirball Cultural Center, Brentwood
Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The L.A. premiere of the hit holiday musical fable stars John Larroquette as Old Max and Stefan Karl as the Grinch.
Where: Pantages Theatre, Hollywood
Time: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m.
Steve Spill and Bozena Sparrow perform classic illusions -- floating, vanishing, sawing, mind reading and a dangerous escape -- with sketch comedy, drama, romance and audience participation. Suitable for the whole family.
Where: Magicopolis, Santa Monica
Time: 2 p.m.
The food-focused still lifes of Spanish artist Luis Melendez provide inspiration for young painters. Artists Marianne Sadowski, June Edmonds, Daniela Arbuzzi, and Quan Yen Trang guide pupils in making art featuring foods kids love to eat.
Where: Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), Los Angeles, Mid-Wilshire / Mid-City
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Stand-up, improv and sketch comedy by young performers.
Where: Raven Playhouse, North Hollywood
Time: 2 p.m., 5 p.m.
Visitors may experience elation similar to that of the miners of 1849 when they pan for gold at the museum.
Where: Autry National Center, Los Angeles
Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The historic puppet theater presents a winter wonderland marionette musical extravaganza for children of all ages.
Where: Bob Baker Marionette Theater, Los Angeles, Downtown
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Author Barbara Park's spunky kindergartner springs to life in this comical musical adventure about two problems: having a baby brother on the way and trying to come up with a great idea for show-and-tell.
Where: South Coast Repertory, Julianne Argyros Stage, Costa Mesa
Time: 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m.
Kids ages 2 to 9 can step up to the mike at this weekly karaoke throwdown. Dinner charges separate.
Where: Giggles N' Hugs, Century City
Time: noon
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