Hollywood Happenings After Thanksgiving

Here are some things that are happening in the next week or so

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23

YO GABBA GABBA LIVE! based on the Nick Jr. show.
NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE
777 Chick Hearn Court
Los Angeles.
2:00 & 5:00 p.m.



In concert;  East LA hardcore band "It's Casual" in support of their new studio album,
"The New Los Angeles II:  Less Violence, More Violins."
The Troubadour
9081 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood.
8:00 p.m.

Play return;  NATALIE PORTMAN THE MUSICAL, book and lyrics by Brittany Garms, music by Frankie Marrone and Tara Pitt, directed and produced by Brittany Garms.
Chromolume Theatre at the Attic
5429 W. Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles
8:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24

"ReactorCon" at Frank & Sons Collectible Show.  Celebrities expected: Dean Cain [Lois & Clark];  voice actress Danielle McRae [League of Legends, World of Warcraft and SkullGirls]; performance by Eyeshine band featuring Voice Actor/Lead Singer Johnny Yong Bosch, Maurice Salmin and Polo Yazaki.
Frank & Son Collectible Show
19649 E. San Jose Avenue
City of Industry
www.fs-collectibles.com
11:00 a.m.


Play opening;  June Chandler's Fairy Tale Theater presents CINDERELLA'S CHRISTMAS, music and lyrics by Jane Fuller, book and direction by June Chandler.
Sierra Madre Playhouse
87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.
Sierra Madre
11:00 a.m.

The Fresh Beat Band Live, based on the Nick Jr. show.
NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE
777 Chick Hearn Court
Los Angeles
2:00 & 5:00 p.m

In concert;  Dirty South,  in support of their latest single "City of Dreams."
Hollywood Palladium
6215 Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood
8:00 p.m.

Play opening;  Rogue Machine presents DIRTY FILTHY LOVE STORY, a story of hoarding, written by "cult hit writer" Rob Mersola [Backstreets and Bathroom Stalls, (AKA Love Sucks)].
Rogue Machine
5041 Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles
8:00 p.m.

Play opening;  Center Theatre Group and The Second City present “A Christmas Carol: Twist Your Dickens!”  Cameo performers will be rotating in throughout the run, including musicians Lance Bass and Henry Rollins; actors Rose Abdoo, Jason Alexander, Ed Begley, Jr., Barry Bostwick, Neil Flynn, Keegan-Michael Key,  Sharon Lawrence, John Lehr, Ben McKenzie, Lamorne Morris, Danny Pudi, Shoshannah Stern, George Takei and Fred Willard; radio personalities Lisa May and Sandra Tsing Loh; writer Bruce Vilanch; performer Miss Coco Peru; scientists Bobak Ferdowsi and Bill Nye; chefs Susan Feniger and Valerie Gordon; professional wrestler John Hennigan (formerly known as WWE superstar John Morrison); child actress turned politician Sheila Kuehl; and LA treasures Father Gregory Boyle and Richard Simmons, and many others.
Kirk Douglas Theatre
9820 Washington Blvd.
Culver City
8:00 p.m.

Cabaret reprise:  Barbara Morrison in "A Tribute to Dinah Washington," Queen of the Blues, for one night only.
Catalina Bar & Grill
6725 W. Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood
8:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25

 The 2012 Hollywood Christmas Parade Benefiting Marine Toys for Tots.  Celebrities expected: Grand Marshall Joe Mantegna;  parade broadcast hosts Erik Estrada and Laurie McKenzie;  5:30 Pre-Parade Spectacular Show featuring cast members from Cirque du Soleil’s “IRIS;” American Idol Finalist, singer Kimberley Locke; the world-famous dance crew, Jabowakeez; magician Joel Ward from “Masters of Illusion;” a Choral Group from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy; singer Ashlee Keating and the West Coast Singers, a gay and lesbian chorus. 6:30 parade step-off at at Hollywood Boulevard and Orange Street  with 103 Film, Television and Stage Celebrities and VIPS; 7 Pre-Parade Live Performers; 21 Award-Winning Bands, including 14 from the state of California and 7 from out of state; 9 Equestrian Units; 5 Floats; 14 Balloons and 49 Special Characters/Novelties.  Celebrities from popular television shows like: “Big Daddy,” “Criminal Minds,” “General Hospital,” “Glee,” “Jessie,” “Supah Ninjas,” “The First Family,” and “The Neighbors,” and of course Santa Claus.
5:30 p.m.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26

Salvation Army Kettle Kickoff, with their Bell Ringer Of The Year, The Salvation Army Brass Band, a Christmas tree lighting, free photos with Santa, giveaways, and The Compton Children's Choir. They will also be announcing our new relationship with The Marine Corps Reserve Center's Toys for Tots program in Bell.  So, please be sure to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate.
The Original Farmers Market,
6333 West 3rd St.
Los Angeles.
5:00 p.m.

In concert;  No Doubt, through 12/6
Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk
100 Universal City Plaza.
7:15 p.m.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27

In concert;  Adult Swim presents the North American Tour for Dethklok with Machine Head, All That Remains and special guest, The Black Dahlia Murder.
Hollywood Palladium
6215 Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood.

6:00 p.m.

In concert;  The Jonas Brothers, through 11/29.
Pantages Theatre
6233 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood.
8:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28

Play opening;  Center Theatre Group presents ANYTHING GOES, Broadway revival of Cole Porter's timeless musical.
Ahmanson Theatre, Music Center of Los Angeles County
135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles
 8:00 p.m.

In concert;  The All-American Rejects with punk/pop artist Matt Toka.
The Wiltern
3790 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles
8:00 p.m.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29

Memorial event;  Fans of George Harrison will hold a public candlelight memorial on the  anniversary of the passing of "the quiet Beatle".
George Harrison's Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
1750 N. Vine Street, (Front of Capitol Records Tower Building),
Hollywood.
6:00 p.m.

Re-release of Curt Morgan's snowboarding movie, "The Art Of Flight 3D."
AMC Criterion, 3rd Street Promenade
Santa Monica.
7:30 p.m.
 
In concert;  Alice Cooper
Orpheum Theatre
842 S. Broadway, Los Angeles
8:00 p.m.


For December -

12/3 - Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival, through 12/12.  www.hollywoodreelindependentfilmfestival.com

12/14-16 - LA EigaFest, film festival by the Japan Film Society.  Opening feature:  RUROUNI KENSHIN, blockbuster based on the popular manga. http://www.laeigafest.com