🩷💚 LA Theatre and Creative Events: Dec 2 - 9

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Happy Monday! 🦊

This past week, my wife and I finally made it to see Wicked. It is by far the best movie musical we have ever seen. Neither one of us had particularly high hopes heading into the cinema, but we were both completely blown away. I will definitely join the chorus of people enthusiastically recommending it to anyone who hasn’t seen it yet. (Maybe bring your tissues: my wife cried their eyes out multiple times.)

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🎭 THIS WEEK’S PERFORMANCES 🎭

• A Christmas Carol | Dec 2 - Dec 24 | A Noise Within | Pasadena
  Ebenezer Scrooge’s joyful transformation. It is a perfect burst of boundless good cheer for the season—and beyond!

• The Origins of Comedy | Dec 6 | The Yard Theater | East Hollywood
  Three original comedians each doing a 25 minute set where experimentation is encouraged. Featuring Gayla Johnson, Eric Davis and Joel Marshall.

• Dock of the Heyday | Dec 6 | Theatre 68 | NoHo
  The monthly improv showcase brings Lunch Money to join forces with Heyday and Dock of the Bay for an unforgettable night of laughs!

• LA Dance Project 2024 Gala | Dec 7 | Vibiana | DTLA

  For one night only, LADP brings together patrons, partners, artists, and friends to raise vital funds to support their work.

• BABY | Dec 9 | The Elysian | Frogtown
  A clown tragicomedy about the inner child, attachment theory, and therapy. Experience theatrical, comedic, and poignant surprises.

• Reckless Chad Rueben: XX | Dec 9 | The Elysian | Frogtown
  Chad debuts his first-ever clown solo show, bringing to life Reckless Chad Reuben, a once-iconic comic who’s trying to reclaim his edge in a world that’s moved on.

Still Playing

• Waiting for Godot | Dec 2 - Dec 21 | Geffen Playhouse | Westwood

• La Cage aux Folles | Dec 2- Dec 15 | Pasadena Playhouse | Pasadena

• Wicked | Dec 4 - Feb 2 | Pantages Theatre | Hollywood

🕺OTHER COOL CREATIVE STUFF 🕺

• Cuties HoliGay Nite Market | Dec 5 | Siesta Day Club + Juice Bar |
  A queer + trans marketplace featuring local small businesses!

• Soup bowl making and soup party | Dec 6 | House Mouse | Virgil
  Handbuild your own large soup bowl and come back together for yummy soup. (vegan options available).

• 7th Annual POT Holiday Market | Dec 7 - 8 | POT | W. Jefferson Blvd
  Pot’s largest marketplace yet with 60+ vendors, now including food & drinks, free kids activities, free beer & more.

• Clown Workshop w/Jet | Dec 7 | Pieter Space | Lincoln Heights
  Play, be in the moment, and learn clown!

• Machine sewing | Dec 8 | House Mouse | Virgil
  Learn how to safely set up and operate a home sewing machine along with fundamental sewing techniques and terminology.

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  Have a wonderful week everyone! 🦊