The holiday season is upon us. That means eating, drinking, shopping, and general merry-making. Translation, in LA terms: loads of hot events, festivals and concerts in Los Angeles to keep you warm while you're chilling.
Red Nation Film Festival
When: Nov. 1-7
Where: Various locations throughout Los Angeles
What: For the eighth year in a row, this film festival takes place, as part of North American Indian Heritage Month. It is purported to be the largest and most prestigious celebration of American Indian cinematic work in LA. It includes narrative screenings, documentaries, environmental films, world premieres, international features and film awards.
Architecture in Helsinki
When: Nov. 1, Doors: 8 p.m.
Where: El Rey Theatre, Mid-Wilshire
What: The Australian indie pop band plays a show at the El Rey, with Dom and the Sandwiches as their opening act.
AFI Fest
When: Nov. 3-10
Where: The Egyptian Theatre and Grauman's Chinese Theatre
What: This key film festival by the American Film Institute will showcase an array of movies and has included tributes to actors Viggo Mortensen and Christopher Plummer. Free tickets to the public are available for the third year in a row.
Designer Con
When: Nov. 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Pasadena Convention Center
What: In its sixth year, this annual art and design convention puts the focus on collectible toys and designer clothing with urban, underground and pop art. Tickets are $5 through online pre-sale and $7 at the door.
LA Opera Performances of Roméo et Juliette
When: Nov. 6-26
Where: LA Opera, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Downtown
What: Come hear the most famous love story ever told in its operatic form (in French with English subtitles). Nino Machaidze plays Juliette and Vittorio Grigolo plays Roméo.
Clive Barker
When: Nov. 9, 7 p.m.
Where: Book Soup, W. Hollywood
What: English author, director and visual artist (Hellraiser, Candyman) Clive Barker will be at Book Soup discussing and signing copies of his book Abarat: Absolute Midnight.
David Lang's 'The Little Match Girl Passion'
When: Nov. 13, 7 p.m.
Where: Walt Disney Concert Hall, Downtown
What: The Los Angeles Master Chorale presents an expanded choral version of David Lang's Pulitzer prize-winning 'The Little Match Girl Passion.' It will also be the U.S. premiere of James Newton's jazzy 'Mass.'
B.B. King
When: Nov. 17, 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
Where: Club Nokia, Downtown
What: The 76-year-old 'king of the blues' performs a not-to-be-missed show. Tickets are $45-$78.50
Westside Volunteering on Thanksgiving
When: Nov. 24
Where: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
What: Give thanks by giving back. Volunteer to help out before or during the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium’s community Thanksgiving celebration.
The Hollywood Christmas Parade
When: Nov. 27 (date still unconfirmed)
Where: Hollywood Blvd. at Orange (starting point)
What: Nothing launches the season like a parade. This one makes its way down legendary Hollywood Blvd. Curbside seating along the route is free while special grandstand seats are $35. The Hollywood Christmas Parade will be televised locally and nationally on the Hallmark Channel.
