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Monday, December 15:

Venice Whaler Take Away Window
Here you will find beans from local roaster Groundworks in coffee drinks like Chai, Vanilla and Mocha Lattes, Macchiato, Cappuccino, Americano, hot Coffee and Espresso. They also have 10 fresh-squeezed juices, named for hit songs by Pink Floyd, the Beach Boys and the Beatles. Try the Kashmir, a mix of apple and coconut juices with toasty cinnamon spice. For breakfast, order up Breakfast Sandwiches, The Surfer’s Burrito, and the Açaí Bowl. Lunch and dinner include the Spicy Street Dog, Buffalo or Honey Glazed Wings, Poke Bowl, Fish & Chips, and eight different artisan Pizzas. For dessert, get the Farmers Market Soft Serve Ice Cream and late night get pizza by the slice. Daily, 7-2 am; 10 W Washington Blvd., Venice, CA 90292; 310.821.8737

Tuesday, December 16:

Petrossian Restaurant & Boutique’s Hanukkah Celebration
Indulge in an exclusive Hanukkah menu designed by Executive Chef Giselle Wellman inspired by family traditions of her youth. The four-course tasting menu features Matzo Ball Soup with Chicken Consommé, Celery, Carrots, and Dill; Gefilte Fish with Moroccan Tomato Sauce; Brisket with Caramelized Onions, Orange-Braised Carrots and Rosemary Potatoes; and Blintzes with House-Made Cottage Cheese. $75; Tuesday through December 23, 5 pm-close; 321 N Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90048; Resys required: 310.271.0576

nitespa Donates 10% of Profits in December
nitespa is donating 10% of all net profits into a fund to give beauty and spa treatments to cancer patients. In addition to the donation fund, nitespa is offering clients who want to contribute more, the opportunity to participate in the ONE FOR ONE program, where whichever service is purchased, will also donate a second service to a person going through cancer treatment ($120). Finally, to keep the spirit of giving going, nitespa is also dedicating its annual Holiday Beauty Bash to spaKarma. With drinks, mingling, raffles, goody bags and shopping on offer a good time is guaranteed. But more importantly, a full 20% of all appointments booked for that night – or booked on that night for future redemption (including gift cards and products purchased) will go into the spaKarma fund. Tuesday; 12024 Venice Blvd., suite D, Mar Visa; 310.396.5122

Thursday, December 18:

Happy Holidaze Venice Art Crawl Venice Beach
Enjoy a winter wonderland at the beach along with Santa and his elves. It’s an evening of art, projections, snow, design, and entertainment. The Venice Art Crawl is excited to work with their new sponsor Qart.com Gallery & Showroom (480 W Washington Blvd., Marina del Rey 90292; 310.405­.6183) that will be highlighting artwork by Godard, Berberyan, Wyland, Tom Everhart, Marvel Comics Artwork signed by Stan Lee and many more. The Terrace Cafe (7 W Washington Blvd., Venice 90292; 310.578.­1530) will have snow and their installation of work by children and teens from The Boys & Girls Clubs of Venice. Enjoy emerging and veteran artists in a range of media including painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, and mixed-media. Include dinner in your special evening at the numerous Venice restaurants such as: Danny’s Venice, Hama Sushi, Canal Club, The Sidewalk Café, James’ Beach, Mercede’s Grille and The Whaler. Thursday, 6-10 pm

White Elephant-inspired holiday party
TART at the Farmer’s Daughter Hotel and smartphone app Tastemade are joining forces to throw a festive White Elephant-inspired holiday party. Snack on complimentary seasonal canapés from the TART culinary team, with holiday-themed spiked punch bowls and other specialty winter cocktails (including the Naughty or Nice Nog made with cinnamon Brandy, whiskey bitters, maple syrup, and egg nog) available for purchase. In the spirit of a White Elephant gift exchange, guests are encouraged to bring a pre-wrapped gift for entry into a holiday giveaway, with prizes including anovernight stay at the Farmer’s Daughter Hotel and two tickets to see the White Arrows live in concert at the El Rey, courtesy of Goldenvoice. At 9 pm, gifts will be distributed among partygoers to keep, swap, or “steal,” per the popular holiday tradition. As the event’s premier partner, the first 25 Tastemade users to arrive will be granted special VIP access, including preferred seating and an exclusive menu of snacks from TART, among other perks. Free; Thursday, 7-10 pm; 115 S. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323.556.2608

Beachwood BBQ 8th Anniversary Dinner (and beer launch)
Join in the 8th Anniversary Celebration and nosh on the Meat-centric special menu. In celebration of Beachwood BBQ’s 8th anniversary, they brewed a double IPA. Thursday-Sunday, 5 pm; Beachwood BBQ, 131 Main St., Seal Beach, CA 90740

Edward Scissorhands at The Palace Theatre
Celebrate holiday magic with Tim Burton’s heart warming fairy tale in this beautiful movie palace. This theater, in the heart of DTLA, has vibrant colors, enormous murals and gorgeous ornate decoration. You can see Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder in this modern tale of an uncommonly gentle young man who happens to have scissors for hands and falls in love with a beautiful young girl. Holiday cocktails will be served in the upstairs lounge, and there will be a photo booth downstairs. Mixologists from Temple Bar Concepts serve some holiday cheer at two full bars, and DJs spin before the screening. $20 – 45; Thursday, doors: 8 pm, movie: 9 pm; 630 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA