Tournament of Roses
The world-famous Rose Parade in Pasadena features marching bands, equestrian units and an amazing flower-decorated floats. The Rose Bowl has top college football teams go head to head at Rose Bowl Stadium. December 28–January 2 has float decorating, Bandfest, Equestfest, with Rose Parade on New Year’s Day at 8 am. Rose Bowl is also New Year’s Day at 2 pm. Free curbside viewing of parade on first-come, first-served basis; grandstand seats $50–90 on sharpseating.com. Rose Bowl tickets start at $150 plus fees. Rose Parade: Orange Grove, Colorado and Sierra Madre boulevards, Pasadena; 626.795.4171; Rose Bowl Stadium: Orange Grove Boulevard, Lida Street and Fair Oaks and Linda Vista avenues, Pasadena; 213.365.3675
The Murder at the Getty Scavenger Hunt
The Getty has good art and and a killer view, but Saturday, your team is here for a Watson Adventures scavenger hunt. There’s a fake murder you can only solve by running around the museum, piecing together Da Vinci–inspired clues. $22; Saturday, 4:30 pm, The Getty, 1200 Getty Center Dr.; 877.946.4868
Lawrence of Arabia
Check out this epic film by David Lean in the crisp beauty of 70mm. You have never seen this film like this. $11; Sunday, 7:30 pm; Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, 90028
West Coast Souls: Ugly Sweater Holiday Party
You thought it was time to put your hideous sweater til next year, right? Not so fast. RSVP beforehand and wear that ugly Christmas knit to get in free for a night of house music at King King. The party lasts till 4 am and Tony Powell, Christi Mills, Denz Devarez, DJ Ray, and Moses Sanchez are all spinning. Free; Saturday, 10 pm; King King, 6555 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles
Vertigo
Watch the story of a policeman with secrets and demons of his own, who is in love with a woman he is supposed to be trailing, whose death is either real or staged. Suspense, tailored suits, unmistakable music, and fabulous retro special effects can all be found in this classic. $11; Friday, 7:30 pm; Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, 90028
Sales:
Boconcept
Today through Friday, January 31st, enjoy 20% off select items at the Danish modern furniture store, including the Olympia and Rhodos sofas, Occa dining table and sideboard, and Erwin dining chairs. 328 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, 90401; 310.866.5177
H.D. Buttercup
Today until January 20th, pick up the modern home decor & furniture shop’s mid century modern-inspired merchandise and more for up to 70% off during their half yearly sale. 3225 Helms Ave., Culver City, 90034; 310.558.8900
MAJE: Beverly Center
Now through the end of the year, expect up to 50% off all fall/winter 2013 merch at the luxe French label’s Beverly Center boutique. 8500 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, 90048; 310.854.0070
Myrtle
Now through next Tuesday, January 31st, stop by the Echo Park indie boutique for 20% off their entire inventory of lady-designed clothing, accessories and more. The sale’s happening online, too when you use code TREATYOSELF. 2213 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, 90026
Rebecca Minkoff: Confederacy
Now through January 1st, score an additional 25% off all sale handbags and apparel—including M.A.B. Minis, M.A.C. clutches and more at Confederacy’s former space. You can also score the deal online using code OURGIFT2U. 4661 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, 90027; 323.913.3040
Sandro
Now through January 1st, score 50% off everything from the chic French brand’s fall/winter 2013 collections during their ongoing sale at their Beverly Center and Beverly Hills stores. 310 N Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, 90210 and 8500 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, 90048; 310.854.0070
Skylight Books
Now through January 1st, enjoy 20% off (members score 25% off) all books in the at the bookstore’s hardcover fiction, translated literature, YA fiction, regional/California, architecture, design/interior design and art criticism sections. On top of that, all holiday cards and Christmas-themed books will be 50% off. 1818 N Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, 90027; 323.660.1175
