* Racing. The 1997-98 Santa Anita winter-spring...

* Racing. The 1997-98 Santa Anita winter-spring racing season begins with thoroughbred races Dec. 26. (626) 574-RACE.

* Ice Show. “Walt Disney’s World on Ice--Toy Story,” Arrowhead Pond, Anaheim, Dec. 25-Jan. 24; Long Beach Arena, Jan. 7-11; L.A. Sports Arena, Jan. 14-19. Opening night tickets, $10; $11:50, $15.50, $18.50. Call for times. (213) 480-3232; (714) 740-2000.

* Festival. “Bubbleologist” Tom Noddy brings his bubble art to the Annual Bubble Festival at the Launch Pad, Third Floor of Crystal Court, South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, Dec. 27 and 28, 11 a.m., 1, 3, 5 p.m. $3.50 for members; $6.50 for nonmembers. (714) 546-2061.

* New Year’s Celebrations: B.B. King and vocalist Maria Muldaur top a list of entertainers at the annual New Year’s Jazz in Indian Wells, Dec. 29-31, in Indian Wells. King is at the Renaissance Esmeralda, Dec. 29, 9 p.m. Muldaur is at the Hyatt Grand Champions Resort, Dec. 31, 12:40 a.m. $40-$250. (562) 799-6055. Christian entertainers Bryan Duncan and Crystal Lewis headline Praise ’98 at Knott’s Berry Farm, Dec. 31, 7 p.m.-2 a.m. $23 in advance; $25, day of event; groups of 15 or more, $20. (714) 220-5200.