Happening Saturday: International Gem and Jewelry Show in Santa Monica
EVENTS
International Gem and Jewelry Show All that glitters might not be gold, but it wouldn’t be out of place in Santa Monica this weekend at the International Gem and Jewelry Show. Since the show’s modest beginnings in 1967 as the first of its kind to sell directly to the public, the roving bazaar has personal adornments for seemingly everyone. Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St., Santa Monica. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. $8 weekend pass (cash only on-site). https://www.intergem.com
MOVIES
Wintervention Intrepid skiers and snowboarders will stop at nothing to find new frontiers to conquer, even if doing so means traveling to the ends of the Earth. The snow addicts in the eye-popping documentary “Wintervention” think nothing of shredding in Antarctica, heli-skiing in the Caucasus range or bombing down mountainsides in the Arctic Circle. Laguna Beach High School, 625 Park Ave., Laguna Beach. 8 p.m. $27. https://www.warrenmiller.com
FAMILY
Heritage Square Go back in time at Heritage Square’s annual holiday lamplight celebration. This year, more than 30 docents will help re-create the holiday celebrations experienced in the museum’s historic Victorian homes in the years 1876, 1887, 1919 and 1958. The festivities include singing, dancing and reenactments of holiday rituals past. Heritage Square Museum, 3800 Homer St., L.A. Tours begin at 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. $20 adults, $10 children. (323) 225-2700, Ext. 223; https://www.heritagesquare.org
Yo Ho Ho! A Pirate’s Christmas In a move that’s sure to earn them coal-filled stockings, Black-Eyed Johnny and his pirate cronies invade the North Pole and try to ruin the holidays in the family-friendly musical “Yo Ho Ho! A Pirate’s Christmas.” Luckily for Santa, he’ll get some help from Mrs. Claus and the elves. NoHo Arts Center, 11136 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood. 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday. 3 p.m. Sunday. (818) 508-7101. https://www.thenohoartscenter.com
COMEDY
The Groundlings L.A.’s petri dish nurturing tomorrow’s comedic superstars brings the seasonal cheer with its annual Holiday Show, one seeking to divert your attention from all the reasons you might be down this time of year, from family strife to feeling bloated like a whale on rich festive fare. Damon Jones directs; the cast includes Jillian Bell, Nat Faxon, Ryan Gaul, David Hoffman, Steve Little, Laird Macintosh, Charlotte Newhouse and Jim Rash. Groundlings Theatre, 7307 Melrose Ave., L.A. 8 p.m. Fridays, 8 and 10 p.m. Saturdays. Ends Dec. 18. $18. (323) 934-4747. https://www.groundlings.com