Fireworks on Long Beach and New Years at the Eiffel Tower: How to spend a weekend in Los Angeles (December 31 - January 2)

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What: Screening of the film "Oz: the Great and Powerful"

When: Friday, December 31, with 19: 00

Where: Santa Monica Airport Antique Market, Airport Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405

More: Oscar Diggs is a fraudulent circus magician. When a strong hurricane throws him from Kansas to the magical land of Oz, he believes that he has grabbed his luck by the tail, because with the help of his tricks he can easily make gullible locals believe that he owns magic, and is able to gain prestige and wealth.

However, Diggs is waiting for a meeting with three sorceresses - Evanora, Theodora and Glinda, who doubt that he is the very outstanding wizard that the whole country has been waiting for for a long time. Moreover, the hero unwittingly finds himself involved in a confrontation of epic proportions, and now, in order to survive, he will need the entire arsenal of "magic" skills. Thus, Oscar Diggs becomes the Great and Terrible Wizard of Oz.

Cost: $ 25-29

What: New year at the rooftop bar

When: Friday, December 31, with 21: 00

Where: Skybar Los Angeles, 8440 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

More: The open-air party will take place on New Years Eve at the Skybar at the Mondrian Hotel, the most popular rooftop bar in Los Angeles. Dance under the stars this New Year for the incomparable views of the city. One of Los Angeles' leading DJs will set the mood for the evening. As midnight approaches, all guests will receive a free glass of champagne and toast to new beginnings.

Cost: From $ 30

What: Fireworks on Long Beach

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When: Friday, December 31, with 23: 55

Where: Rainbow Harbor and Shoreline Village, 401-435 Shoreline Village Drive Long Beach 90802

More: Find a spot in Long Beach to watch the waterfront fireworks on New Years Eve. You can catch the midnight show from almost anywhere near the water, such as Shoreline Park. In addition, the nearby establishments have prepared special dinners and parties.

Cost: Free options

What: New Year in Odessa

When: Friday, December 31, with 21: 30

Where: Online

More: New Year is undoubtedly the main and most special winter holiday for the inhabitants of the Pearl by the Sea. Guide Olga will show and tell you how Odessans celebrate this holiday and meet 2022 watching the fireworks from the top of the legendary Potemkin Stairs. On this lively tour, you will stroll the cobbled streets of the beautiful old town, decked out for the holiday season, and watch people celebrate their favorite holiday. Olga will tell you about the traditional dishes served here on New Years while you walk through the festive market and share her thoughts on special routines, which are an integral part of the celebrations. See holiday decorations, the city's main Christmas trees, and special attractions. The excursion will end with a viewing of New Year's fireworks from the top of the legendary Potemkin Stairs.

Cost: Free options

What: New Year at the Eiffel Tower in Paris

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When: Saturday, January 1, from 10:00

Where: Online

More: To celebrate the New Year, you will virtually climb the famous Eiffel Tower for the most beautiful panoramic view of Paris after nightfall. The Eiffel Tower, built for the 1889 World's Fair, attracts millions of visitors every year, and it's understandable why - the view is simply fantastic. This tour will allow us to see all the famous monuments of the City of Lights from above and witness the beauty of Paris thanks to a masterpiece by Gustave Eiffel.

Cost: Free options

What: Pavilion of spiders

When: Sunday, January 2, from 09:30

Where: The 900 Exposition Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90007

More: The one-of-a-kind spider pavilion at the Natural History Museum offers a unique experience. Walk through this safe, fun open-air pavilion and learn about the amazing techniques that different species of these arthropods use to create spider webs.

Cost: $ 0-15

What: Exhibition about space technologies

When: Sunday, January 2, from 10:00

Where: California Science Center, 700 Exposition Park Drive Los Angeles, CA 90037

More: So far, the planets are out of reach for manned space flight. But this did not stop us on the way of sending satellites, probes and rovers to the planets of the solar system to collect information about our closest space neighbors. We use these satellites to study the Earth. At the exhibition, you will have the opportunity to compare planetary spaceships, how they are designed for specific tasks.

Cost: From $ 0

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.

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