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BAKERSFIELD: Holiday Lights at CALM. Lightasmic features animated zoo-themed holiday designs in a special light display delighting all ages. Location: 10500 Alfred Harrell Highway, Bakersfield, CA. 3.50 approx. calmzoo

COSTA MESA: Snoopy House Holiday Display, nightly through Dec. 23, 2016, 5:30-9 p.m. | Santa Visit 7-9 p.m. Location: City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA.

GARDEN GROVE: The Holiday Gem. Backed by a 7-piece band, stunning costumes, and tap dancing elves, enjoy Christmas classics like White Christmas and Winter Wonderland. Time: 8 p.m. Location: The Gem Theatre, 12852 Main Street, Garden Grove, CA. 6 admission, less for seniors, students. 741-9550 X 221, onemoreproductions

LAGUNA BEACH: Laguna Dance Theatre Nutcracker Ballet December 15-18, 2016 Tickets approx. prices 6, saddleback.edu/arts McKinney Theatre-Saddleback College 28000 Marguerite Pkwy. Mission Viejo, CA 92692 lagunanutcracker

LONG BEACH: CHILL - at Queen Mary. Alice in Winterland interactive holiday lights adventure, ice tubing, ice skating, cocktail bars, food vendors, gift shop, and Polar Express 4-D show in free ship admission. Time: 5-10 p.m. queenmary

LOS ANGELES: Zoo Lights November 18 - January 8, 2016, 6-10 p.m. LA Zoo 5333 Zoo Drive Los Angeles, CA lazoo Optional Holiday Happy Hour VIP Experience December 15, 2016 (60s Cocktail Nights), Age 21+ costs 5

SAN FRANCISCO: Beach Blanket Babylon's Seasonal Extravaganza, through December 31, 2016, Time: 8 p.m. Location: Club Fugazi, 678 Green St., San Francisco, CA. beachblanketbabylon