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SoCal music & dance, Nov. 25-Dec. 2: ‘Nutcracker Suite,’ ‘MessCider Sing-Along’ and more

Classical, opera, jazz, folk, pop, rock, ballet, tap, flamenco, contemporary dance and more for LA & OC

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Nov 25, 2024

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American Contemporary Ballet’s “The Nutcracker Suite” (Norman Jean Roy)

Welcome to the latest TV or Not TV newsletter spotlighting music and dance performances all around Southern California this coming week. I’m Matt Cooper, former listings coordinator for the LA Times’ Calendar section.


Classical & opera

‘Echoes of the East’ Mezzo-soprano Christine Marie Li and pianist Michael Leach perform in this new entry in Pacific Opera Project’s Artist Recital Series. POP HQ, 125 S. Avenue 57, Highland Park. 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30. Free. RSVP at pacificoperaproject.com

‘Christmas with The 5 Browns’ The sibling piano ensemble performs. Scherr Forum, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30. $39-$59. (805) 449-2787. bapacthousandoaks.com

Also at the Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine. 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1. $34-$125. (949) 854-4646. thebarclay.org

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‘Leslie Odom, Jr.: The Christmas Tour’ The Tony winner (“Hamilton”) sings in the season. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., downtown L.A. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1. $75-$200. (323) 850-2000. laphil.com

‘An Afternoon Concert’ Chamber Music Palisades presents a family friendly program of works by Mozart, Bartók, Telemann, Kreisler and Poulenc. United Methodist Church, 801 Via de la Paz, Pacific Palisades. 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1. Free; donations accepted. cmpalisades.org

‘The MessCider Sing-Along’ If you think you can handle Handel’s Messiah, raise your voice alongside singers from Pacific Opera Project — or just relax and knock back a drink or two at this fun-filled event for ages 21 and over only. Benny Boy Brewing, 1821 Daly St., L.A. 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2; doors open at 5 p.m. $25 (includes one drink). pacificoperaproject.com


Jazz, blues, rock, folk, pop, world music & more

‘Mannheim Steamroller Christmas’ Chip Davis’ chart-topping instrumental group returns in this multimedia-enhanced holiday stage show. Kavli Theatre, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27. $57-$137. (805) 449-2787. bapacthousandoaks.com

‘David Benoit Christmas: A Tribute to Charlie Brown’ The veteran jazz pianist and local radio host is joined by vocalist Courtney Fortune for this all-ages celebration of the classic “Peanuts” animated 1965 Christmas special. Catalina Jazz Club, 6725 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. 8:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Nov. 29-30. $50-$65; food and drink minimums apply. (323) 466-2210. catalinajazzclub.com

‘Irish Christmas in America’ A night of traditional song and step dancing. Garry Marshall Theatre, 4252 W. Riverside Drive, Burbank. 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2. Sold out. (818) 955-8101. garrymarshalltheatre.org


Dance

American Contemporary Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker Suite’ The L.A.-based company reprises artistic director Lincoln Jones’ intimate take on the Tchaikovsky classic. Bank of America Plaza, 333 S. Hope St., Suite C-150, downtown L.A. 8 p.m. Thursdays-Fridays, 2 and 5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays; other dates and times, Nov. 30 thru Dec. 24. $75-$135. acbdances.com

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