TODAY’S LIVING BEST BETS

HOLIDAY

“The Christmas Star” re-creates the sky as it may have appeared 2,000 years ago. Daily through Jan. 3 at Griffith Observatory. (323) 664-1191.

MUSEUM

Catch some “Gold Fever! The Lure and Legacy of the California Gold Rush.” At L.A.’s Autry Museum through Jan. 24. (323) 667-6000.

DISCO

Disco mavens the Polyester Players perform at the Gig, 7302 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, tonight. (323) 936-4440.

CLUB

“Schmooz-A-Palooza” offers music, dancing, karaoke, drinks and more Thursday at the Hollywood Palladium. (310) 364-2301.

FAMILY

See kiddie cars at “Pedal Cars: Kid-Sized Classics” through March 14 at the Petersen Automotive Museum in L.A. (323) 930-CARS.