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Arts & culture in Glendale

The hottest arts, theatre and culture in Glendale right now, ranked 0-100 by how big each is.

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Culture

World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker

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Alex Theatrein 13 weeksFri 18 Dec, 19:00

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A Magical Holiday Adventure Awaits! Celebrate the season with The Nutcracker, a heartwarming ballet that brings dreams into reality for audiences of all ages. Join Marie on Christmas Eve as her beloved Nutcracker springs to life, leading her on a wondrous journey filled with swirling snowflakes, mischievous mice, and a visit to the dazzling Kingdom of Sweets. Featuring 40 world-class dancers, over 150 sparkling hand-sewn costumes, and breathtaking hand-crafted sets, World Ballet Company?s enchanting production is the perfect way to make holiday memories together. Gather the whole family and step into a world where toys come alive, magic fills the air, and every moment is touched with holiday wonder! Duration: 1hr 40 min (including 20-minute intermission) Audience: 2+ World Ballet Company - Ballet Everywhere, Ballet For All.

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Description ? Spanish: Prepárate para una noche de risas con Las Damitas Histeria, llevando su estilo único y divertido a escenarios de Estados Unidos. Description ? English: Get ready for a night of nonstop laughter and experience their unique style of comedy live on stage.
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Culture in Glendale: the rundown

3 spots are on the Place to Be radar in Glendale right now. The hottest is World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker at Alex Theatre (rising, 53/100), followed by Las Damitas Histeria - USA Tour 2026. The board leans culture. Every spot is ranked 0 to 100 by how big the crowd is, and Place to Be does not sell tickets, so the order is honest.

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What's on for culture in Glendale right now?

Right now Glendale has 3 on the radar under culture, led by World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker at Alex Theatre, Las Damitas Histeria - USA Tour 2026 at Alex Theatre. The list is ranked by how big each spot is and updates hourly.

What is the biggest event in Glendale?

World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker at Alex Theatre on Fri 18 Dec. It scores 53 out of 100 on the radar, the rising tier.

How does Place to Be rank events?

Each spot is scored 0 to 100, led by how big the crowd is, then venue quality, ticket demand, category and whether more than one source lists it. Place to Be does not sell tickets, so the ranking is honest and never pay to play.

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