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Nov22Sun

Destiny of Desire

Sun, Nov 22  ·  1:00 PM
Mark Taper Forum, Los Angeles

A Performance Art arts and theatre event at Mark Taper Forum. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Nov22Sun

LA Classic Turkey Trot

Sun, Nov 22  ·  7:45 AM
Griffith Park, Los Angeles

3rd annual Thanksgiving-week race with a 5K run/walk, 5 miler and 15K through Griffith Park.

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Nov22Sun

Oh, Mary! (Touring)

Sun, Nov 22  ·  1:00 PM
Ahmanson Theatre, Los Angeles

A Theatre arts and theatre event at Ahmanson Theatre. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Nov22Sun

Purpose - Play

Sun, Nov 22  ·  1:00 PM
Gil Cates Theater- Geffen Playhouse, Los Angeles

A live event at Gil Cates Theater- Geffen Playhouse. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Nov26Thu

LA Turkey Trail

Thu, Nov 26  ·  7 AM
LA Turkey Trail, Los Angeles

Trail race on Thanksgiving morning in the mountains.

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Nov26Thu

Turkey Trot LA

Thu, Nov 26  ·  7:30 AM
Downtown LA, Los Angeles

14th annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot through downtown Los Angeles.

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Bob Baker Marionette Theater Hallowe'en Spooktacular

Select dates through Nov 8  ·  Select dates and times
Bob Baker Marionette Theater, Los Angeles

A family-friendly hour-long boo-sical revue with 100+ puppets and a Dia de los Muertos sequence. (Start date shown as September.)

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