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January 2027

89 events

Friday, Jan 1 2027

Frost on Fifth

Nov 5, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027
Fifth Street, Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica

Outdoor holiday ice skating in downtown Santa Monica, open from early November into mid-January.

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L.A. Zoo Lights

Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027
Los Angeles Zoo, Los Angeles

Nighttime light display at the Los Angeles Zoo with illuminated animal sculptures, an ice skating rink and seasonal treats such as DIY s'mores. Closed select nights, i...

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L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow

Box office opens 5:45 PM
Los Angeles Zoo, Los Angeles

A walk-through holiday light show at the zoo. This year's theme is nature, with lit birds, butterflies, marine creatures and Ice Age giants, plus an ice rink and Santa...

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Saturday, Jan 2 2027

USC Women's Basketball vs. Northwestern

2:00 PM
Galen Center, Los Angeles

USC Women's Basketball hosts Northwestern at Galen Center. Game-day note: B1G Premiere: First 2,000 fans receive FREE beanie. Broadcast: B1G+ Radio: USCTrojans.com/Lis...

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Tuesday, Jan 5 2027

USC Women's Basketball vs. Nebraska

7:00 PM
Galen Center, Los Angeles

USC Women's Basketball hosts Nebraska at Galen Center. Broadcast: Big Ten Network Radio: USCTrojans.com/Listen & USC Gameday App.

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