

Friday, December 20
Let it snow, let it snow
The North Torrance Youth Musicians Ensemble, directed by Glen Kamida, presents their “Winter Wonderland Concert” at 7 p.m. in the James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. Tickets, $10, $15. Call (310) 781-7171.
No Grinches, please
A selection of classic Christmas comedies, plus the 1922 version of “Scrooge,” are being screened at 8:15 tonight (Friday) and tomorrow, plus 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, in the Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St., El Segundo. Tickets, $10 general; $8 seniors. (310) 322-2592 or go to OldTownMusicHall.org.

Saturday, December 21

Sugar plum fairies
The Dance West/Metropolitan Ballet Company presents “The Nutcracker” at 7 p.m. tonight (Saturday) and 2 p.m. tomorrow, in the James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. You know the story; now watch them bring it to life. Tickets, $19.50; $17.50. Call (310) 781-7171.

Sunday,

December 22
Follow the camel
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles is opening their renovated special exhibits galleries with “Traveling the Silk Road: Ancient Pathway to the Modern World.” This is the ancient trade route from East to West, brought to life through sights, sounds, and interactive displays.