Anime Festival & Saint Nicholas Meeting: How to Spend a Weekend in Los Angeles (Dec 10-12)

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What: Christmas car ride

When: Friday-Sunday, December 10-12

Where: King Gillette Ranch, 26800 W Mulholland Hwy Calabasas 91302

More: Despite the restrictions still in force due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Christmas has not been canceled. All visitors to the attraction will be able to enjoy the festive mood without leaving their car. Guests will find festive decor, a small Christmas village, a variety of decorations and arches of holiday lights.

Cost: $35

What: Anime festival

When: Saturday-Sunday, December 11-12

Where: Pasadena Convention Center 300 East Green Street Pasadena, CA 91101

More: The festival will bring together the world of anime and video games. Visitors to the event will enjoy performances by special guests, cosplays, exhibitions, a special play area, an abundance of delicious food, treats, and more.

In addition, those who wish can take part in the cosplay competition.

Cost: From $ 17

What: Armenian festival

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When: Saturday, December 11, from 10: 00

Where: Artsakh Avenue Artsakh Avenue Glendale, CA

More: The Armenian festival aims to acquaint the American public with the national art of this people, as well as culture in general, with the aim of popularizing and transmitting the authenticity of the Armenian people. One of its important goals is to acquaint the American public with a wide range of technologies and products: from high technologies to traditional goods made in Armenia. During the festival, national costumes from different historical periods will be shown.

Cost: Free options

What: Local merchants market

When: Saturday, December 11, from 16: 00

Where: 338 S Ramona Ave 338 South Ramona Avenue Monterey Park, CA 91754

More: In the market, you will find many vendors who will offer you to taste various dishes and buy a wide variety of goods. Delicious food, refreshing drinks and live music - what else is needed for a great evening! This event was created to support local businesses and artisans.

Cost: Free options

What: Dickens Christmas Carol Singalong Quartet Concert

When: Saturday, December 11, from 19: 00

Where: Sage Granada Park United Methodist Church 1850 West Hellman Avenue Alhambra, CA 91803

More: Since 1987, Dickens Christmas Carol Singalong has brought the holiday spirit to all Los Angeles residents. This professional quartet of carolers regularly collaborates with leading art organizations in Southern California. Visit their concert and you will be pleasantly surprised by cheerful, cheerful and relaxing music for the soul. The quartet has an extensive musical repertoire that will brighten up an unforgettable evening.

Cost: Free options

What: Online tour "The Heritage of the Jews of Moscow"

When: Sunday, December 12, from 10:30

Where: Online

More: Moscow is home to the largest Jewish community in Russia, numbering about 250 people. Today it is thriving and the community is known for its rich religious and cultural life. But this was not the case in the past. The report covers a period of approximately 000-140 years, from the time when Jews were first allowed to settle in Moscow, to the present day. Participants will visit all of the city's Jewish attractions: old and new synagogues, the Jewish Community Center, the Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center, the Holocaust Memorial Synagogue and much more.

Cost: $18

What: Meeting with Saint Nicholas at the Ukrainian school

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When: Sunday, December 12, from 13:00

Where: Ridna Shkola, 4315 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029-3510

More: Come to meet Saint Nicholas at the Reedna School Ukrainian School in Los Angeles. Guests will find a lot of entertainment, as well as a performance by the "Chervona kalyna" ensemble. And of course, visitors will be able to enjoy delicious Ukrainian food and take part in the prize drawing.

Cost: $5

Dear readers! Please note that due to the epidemic of coronavirus infection, some activities may be canceled or rescheduled for other dates. Therefore, before visiting, we recommend checking the information on the sites of the organizers.

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In addition, look for interesting events for every day of the week in our calendar... Come in, find out, share with your friends. Before visiting, check the organizer's websites for details and locations of events, as they may change.

Keep us informed about what is happening in your city. Send information about events for the Russian-speaking diaspora by mail [email protected].

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