Five things that will thankfully save you from boredom on Thanksgiving
If exciting new cars spark your interest, then roll on over to the LA Auto Show. Starting Nov. 17 and running until Nov. 26, thousands of cars from major automakers across the globe will be on display at the Los Angeles Convention Center from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Many new car makes, models and concepts will be displayed across the 720,000 foot convention center. There will also be a plethora of customs, classics, lowriders, exotic cars, race cars and so much more. The event also offers test drives of the latest car models, both in the streets of downtown LA and indoor test rides in the South and West halls of the conventions. There will also be places to eat around the convention such as Compass Café in the South hall, Galaxy Café in the West Hall and Tradewinds Cafe in the Kentia Hall. Tickets for the event can be purchased on the L.A. Auto Show website. 1201 Figueroa St., Los Angeles Nov. 17 – Nov. 26
Laufey, a LA based singer, composer, producer and instrumentalist is performing in LA at The Theatre at Ace Hotel, this Sunday, Nov. 19, at 8:00 p.m. The event will also include special guest Adam Melchor, a singer and songwriter originally from New Jersey who now lives here in LA. Tickets for the event can be bought from axs. Availability for the tickets are very limited and tickets have been selling fast, so be sure to check the website often to see if more tickets have been released. 929 S. Broadway, Los Angeles Nov. 19
From the classic movie musical “Mamma Mia!,” featuring the music of ABBA, comes a fantastic national stage tour filled with nostalgia and charm this Thanksgiving. The show is currently running at the Hollywood Pantages theater located right in the heart of Hollywood. The show is running Nov. 17 to Dec. 3 with varying showtime each day. Tickets to the event can be purchased here and prices start at $45 plus fees. 6233 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles Nov. 14 – Dec. 3
If you’re a Lakers or a Utah Jazz fan, then you are sure to enjoy this upcoming tournament to decide the overall season record and finalize who is going to playoffs. The event is on Nov. 21 from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. at the Crypto.com Arena. However, due to the events that have happened on the I-10 Freeway this past week, the area of the I-10 Freeway between the I-5 freeway and Alameda Street is closed in both directions. Because of this, there will be expected extra traffic and your trip should be planned accordingly. It is strongly encouraged to use the Metro or other forms of public transit for an easier way to get to the event. Tickets can be purchased on Ticketmaster with prices going from $45 to $50 plus fees. 1111 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles Nov. 21
If you enjoy the goosebumps that crime or horror films give you, then you’re going to relish this film festival. The festival is to showcase and celebrate independent crime and horror films, spotlighting other subgenres such as crime fiction, true crime, mystery and so much more. The festival highlights many crime and horror films from around the world by giving awards and valuable Hollywood exposure to their novel filmmakers. The event runs from Nov. 25 at 4 p.m. to Nov. 26 at 9 p.m. Tickets can be purchased here. Prices go from $47 and up. The ticket sales end Nov. 26, so get tickets while you can. 11052 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood Nov. 25 – Nov. 26
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