Take a breather at an art exhibition as the holiday frenzy begins. LA is abuzz with creative folks expanding the possibilities of how architectural design and practice can be reinterpreted, bringing attention to what in the urban environment is constantly overlooked. Archinect and Bustler compiled a snappy list of noteworthy happenings around town that are worth checking out.

Check back regularly so you don't miss out on our latest event recommendations. Here are this week's LA picks.

Live Filming: Rad, Bad, and Sad (Talk Show) | December 4, recommended by Nicholas Korody

Materials & Applications is something of an LA-architecture institution. Right now, they have an interesting exhibit up in their courtyard space: "a contemporary update on the aesthetic principles of early 19th century English landscape architecture". Head over on Sunday night for some "bantering" on past exhibitions held at the space with Joseph Adam Dunn and Ben Warwas.

Enchanted: Forest of Light | Open now until January 8, 2017, recommended by Alexander Walter

Image via descansogardens.org

Still looking for a stand-out event these holidays that's 1) romantic, 2) great for kids, 3) sure to make yourself feel like a kid again? Enchanted: Forest of Light, an interactive, nighttime experience "featuring a one-mile walk through 10 distinct lighting displays" at Descanso Gardens, ticks all the boxes and promises copious instagramable moments. Make sure to purchase your tickets in advance.

500 Years of Utopia | Open now until February 9, 2017, recommended by Amelia Taylor-Hochberg

Frontispiece from a circa 1518 copy of Utopia, part of the USC Libraries' Special Collections.

Since the term was first introduced around 500 years ago, the definition of, and search for, utopia has shifted with the tide of urbanist discourse. This exhibition from the USC Libraries puts the term's history on display, while taking care to also show "the fine line between utopia and dystopia."

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