The exhilarating Stomp continues its run at the historic Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, now through Jan. 4, 2014. Created in 1991 by Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas in Brighton, U.K., Stomp features performers using their bodies and everyday objects to create an energetic percussion performance.

Now in its 18th year, Stevie Wonder’s House Full of Toys is taking place for the seventh consecutive year at the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in Downtown LA. Each year, the legendary musician and special guests raise funds to provide toys for thousands of children in orphanages, hospitals, and shelters all over the country. For the first time ever, Wonder will perform his landmark album, Songs in the Key of Life, in its entirety. Songs in the Key of Life is widely regarded as a masterpiece, a critical and commercial success that’s considered by many to be Wonder’s signature album.

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of its annual Christmas Rocks! extravaganza, the Brian Setzer Orchestra features an 18-piece swing and jump blues band, led by the innovative guitar work of former Stray Cats frontman, Brian Setzer. Christmas Rocks! is a lively mix of the band’s hits and classic Christmas songs.

With the beautiful botanical collections of Descanso Gardens as the backdrop, begin a new family tradition this weekend and treat your children to Breakfast with Santa, complete with a sumptuous buffet, children’s activity areas, gifts, a visit from Santa and his elves, and more. 

Before Ron Burgundy, there was Buddy the Elf: Will Farrell stars in Elf, playing on Sunday night at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica. In this modern holiday classic directed by Jon Favreau, Farrell plays a human raised among Santa’s elves. He leaves the North Pole and heads to New York in search of his real identity and the father he never knew, with hilarious results.