ALL WEEKEND 

All Star Comedy Festival - El Segundo
Old Town Music Hall screens a variety of silent and sound comedy shorts.
 
Kiddee Matinees - Hollywood
Kurt Russell’s pet chimp predicts the popularity of TV shows in The Barefoot Executive. 

Superhero and Princess Academy III - The Academy Ball - Santa Monica
The Princesses teach the Superheroes how to use good manners, dress up, and get fancy for the Academy Ball. Just when all is going well at the ball the dancing is interrupted by the Villains .
 
Alice and the Wonderful Tea Party - Santa Monica
Alice returns to the Wonderland of her youth for a tea party at the Santa Monica Playhouse.

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo - Long Beach
The all male company of "ballerinas" performs a unique blend of ballet, parodies, and physical comedy.

LA Lights 2016 - Culver City
LA Lights is an Olympic caliber rhythm gymnastic competition.   Athletes from more than 15 countries compete in this event on the road to the summer games in Rio 2016.
 
Star Wars: The Force Awakens - Hollywood
Still wondering whether the new Star Wars film is right for your kids?   Our editor offers her two cents on the film (and on the extras at the El Capitan!).

Closing Weekend at Woodland Hills Ice - Woodland Hills
The last of LA's outdoor ice rinks parks the Zamboni for the season at the end of this weekend; get in those toe loops while you can.
 
SATURDAY, JANUARY 23

Overnight Adventures: Camp Dinosaur - Exposition Park
It’s a girls-only sleepover at the Natural History Museum, so you know what that means… bring on the dinosaurs!

Kids' Winter Clothing Exchange - Pasadena
Peace Love Swap Pasadena  hosts a Kids' Winter Clothing Exchange, so you can switch out your gently used children's clothing, toys, and baby gear for “new” ones.  (New to you, anyway!)

Santa Clarita Preschool Fair - Valencia
The Santa Clarita Preschool Fair is an annual free, community-wide open house for families who want to learn more about the preschools and early childhood education programs in the area.
 
TSFY: City of Light: A Musical Tour de France - Downtown
Families can tour the colorful and rich orchestral music of France with the Los Angeles Philharmonic in celebration of the LA Phil's French festival.

Dual Language Immersion Informational Fair - West LA
Parents can learn about Catholic schools offering dual language programs at this free informational fair.
 
Saturday Morning Stories and More - West LA
Helen Slater (you may know her better as Supergirl) visits Children's Book World for a storytime performance of her new CD The Ugly Duckling, a joyful retelling of the classic Hans Christian Anderson tale (with songs).
 
Junior Chef Classes - Multiple Locations
If you thought Beatlemania was nuts, wait 'til you try Wafflemania!
 
AMC Theatres Sensory Friendly Films - Multiple Locations
Participating AMC Theatres screen Norm of the North in a sensory-friendly environment.
 
Cat in the Hat - Malibu
We could have lots of good fun that is funny: for instance, this live action Cat in the Hat at the Smothers Theatre.
 
Lake Forest Snow Day - Lake Forest
It’s all the fun with none of the frost-bitten toes: the whole family can go sledding at Pittsford Park during the annual day of snow play.
 
Saturday Science - Downey
Young scientists can learn about the universe and the skies above us at Columbia Memorial Space Center.

Frozen Sing-Along - San Pedro
Do you want to build a snowman? Or would you rather just sing along with one? Frozen screens in a sing-along version at the Warner Grand Theatre.
 
Monster Energy AMA Supercross - Anaheim
Monster Energy AMA Supercross brings indoor motocross to Angel Stadium in Anaheim.

Nufonia Must Fall Kid Koala and the Afiara Quartet - Costa Mesa
DJ and music producer Kid Koala presents a magical, multi-disciplinary adaptation of his graphic novel Nufonia Must Fall that’s equal parts cinema, theater, and musical concert.

SUNDAY JANUARY 24

VPAC Playdate: STOMP - Northridge
STOMP uses every day objects to create a symphony of sound and rhythm.

Family Jam: Break a Leg: Break Dancing with Antics Performance  -Westwood
Artists disguise themselves through dance and costume; now Fowler visitors can do the same.
             
Cultural Program -Newbury Park
Wichita tribal artist Michael Williams teaches the basics of creating your own dream catcher at the Satwiwa Native American Culture Center.

Run to Remember LA - Fairfax
The first annual Run To Remember Los Angeles honors first responders who have lost their lives in service to our local communities.

Silent Sundays at the Playhouse - San Gabriel
The Buster Keaton silent classic The General screens with live accompaniment on the Wurlitzer theater organ.
 
Zimmer Sunday Family Programs - Mid-Wilshire
Kids can enjoy themed arts & crafts for Tu B’shvat, the Jewish celebration that recognizes the significant role that trees have in our environments and our lives.         

As always, there are many more activities listed on our Event Calendar, and if you didn't receive this info as a newsletter, you should sign up for our weekly events updates. Whatever you choose to do this weekend, we hope you have a terrific time!

Photo Credit: Steve McNicholas