FIGAT7TH Holiday Sessions
Enjoy free weekly concerts featuring bands and singer-songwriters performing original music. This week, Subsuelo is closing out the series. LA Weekly calls Subsuelo the ‘Best Party in East LA’s part hip-hop scene, part cumbia club”. Renowned Flamenco dancer La Tigresa is accompanied by a blend of traditional Spanish guitar and modern beats to bring you the unique LA sound of Subsuelo. Several FIGat7th TASTE restaurants will feature an all night happy hour with food and drink specials. After its critically acclaimed debut in 2013, Arts Brookfield presented the FIGat7th Downtown Festival again for a second year to capacity crowds this past summer. Looking to extend such music experiences to Angelenos throughout the year, Arts Brookfield presents FIGat7th Holiday Sessions and will continue to present more music events in 2015. Friday, 4 pm, 7 pm: DJ, 8 pm: Show; 735 S Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90017, *Performances will be held on the TASTE Level (Lower Level, M1)
Bad Santa Party
Tonight, LA CANVAS, Seven Points + The FMG are coming together for The Bad Santa Party. Bring a new toy, art supplies, or $10 to benefit inner city youth through The Art Of Elysium + Red Eye Inc. Tunes by DJ Val Fleury, Captain Nomad, and Fourteenk. Friday, 8 pm-2 am; Seven Points, 845 S. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles, CA 90014
Music Center Holiday Sing-Along
Get dressed in your favorite holiday get up and head to Music Center Plaza for their annual holiday sing-along. Throughout the night sing all your favorite holiday tunes to live accompaniment. Don’t worry if you don’t know all the words, lyric sheet will be provided. Friday; 135 N Grand Ave., Los Angeles; 213.972.7211
DTLA Holiday Block Party
‘Tis the season for some holiday partying. Head to DTLA to Shop small and keep it local this weekend. Plus, enjoy seasonally appropriate libations, freebies, and specials from the likes of Curio, Haus Of Love Boutique, SixHundred, and other DTLA faves. Sunday, 12-6 pm; Historic Core, Los Angeles, CA 90014
LA Kings Holiday Ice
Hit the skating rink at Nokia Plaza LA Live to join in on skating, food and other holiday festivities this winter. Buy your tickets there or extend your night with a Supper & Skate dinner at new Ford’s Filling Station where you can dine on a three-course prix fixe menu and tickets to the rink ($40; $25/children). Rink only: $15 adults; $10 children under 7; $8 military, seniors; Through December 30; 800 W Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles; 310.535.4400
The Biz (3rd Saturdays) Ugly Sweater Party
Head to Little Tokyo for THE BIZ Holiday Sweater Party at Wolf & Crane. Resident DJ Joelskee DpSound Lara will be spinning the best in Old Skool Funk, Deep House, and New Jack Swing for a proper holiday turn up. Saturday, 9 pm-2 am; Wolf & Crane, 366 E. 2nd St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Los Angeles Zoo Reindeer Romp
The Los Angeles zoo turns into a holiday wonderland complete with a visit from Santa and his reindeer. Mingle with the majestic creatures daily, and on weekends take photos with Santa, while you check out other holiday-themed crafts and activities. Through January 4; 5333 Zoo Dr., Los Angeles; 323.644.4200
The Holiday Shop at Chin’s Push
Join weaver and textile artist Laura Roveda at the Craft and Folk Art Museum for an ongoing afternoon demonstration of the Japanese Saori weaving technique. Downtown, at 7 pm, a Holiday Showcase hosted by Jojo Flores is happening at the Pieter Performance Space. Non-monetary donations required for entry; bring something that will contribute either to the free bar and boutique or to the studio. On Monday, December 22, join c.nichols project for a holiday party with Jeff Ho and other special guests from 5-9 pm. Sunday & Monday
The Queen Mary’s Chill
Spend some time in the glistening ice kingdom which is handcrafted from over 2 million pounds of ice. It includes ice skating, visits from Santa, and ice tubing. Plus, one lucky winner will receive a year’s worth of chocolate! Through January 11, various times; The Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, CA 90802
Screening of It’s A Wonderful Life
The holidays would not be complete without a showing of this holiday classic. Enjoy an evening with Clarence the angel as he shows just how precious life is and the true spirit of Christmas. Arrive early to enjoy the popcorn and wine reception. Friday, 7 pm; The Colony Theatre, 555 N. Third St., Burbank
Artists & Fleas
The Brooklyn expat, Artists & Fleas, who’s hosting their very last show of 2014 this weekend will have gift for all you shopping procrastinators. Some vendors include Androgyny Designs, Wandering Boho, and MaudeLady Vintage and awesome activities like Nail art guru Lynette Cenee on Saturday, Amazebowls serving their acai bowls on Sunday, and LA Library Foundation will handle live poetry writing and custom holiday cards. Saturday & Sunday, 11 am-5 pm; 647 Mateo St., Los Angeles, CA
Yuletide Cinema presents: The Princess Bride
Watch this classic with one of the main character! Cary Frikking Elwes (aka Westley) will be there for a book signing and a Q&A! They are also giving out prizes for ugly sweaters, Christmas sausages from DogHaus, and booze. $20+; Saturday, 6 pm-7:45 As You Wish Book Signing with Cary Elwes, 8-8:20 pm Q&A with Cary Elwes, 8:30 pm screening; Palace Theater, 630 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Holiday Cookie Decorating
Delight in a Sunday brunch at FIG Restaurant during the holiday season and bring your kids to the Jones Library at Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows for holiday cookie decorating. Sunday, 11 am-2 pm; 101 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310.319.3111
Hitchcock Double Feature
LACMA’s doing a double feature of Vertigo and Notorious, two of the director’s best. No warm and fuzzy Christmas movies here. $5; Saturday, 6 pm; Academy @ LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Blvd.; 323.857.6000
Bagatelle West Hollywood‘s Winter Menus
This week, French-Mediterranean eatery Bagatelle West Hollywood unveils its new winter dinner menu (apps menu here) from Executive Chef Robert Liberato. Available Friday and Saturday nights, Bagatelle West Hollywood is know for indulgent seasonal cuisine, multi-room St. Tropez-meets-Paris-inspired ambiance complete with both indoor and outdoor space, and infamous brunch. The restaurant’s new dinner menu standouts include: Tartare de Boeuf, hand-cut filet mignon, quail egg, capers, crispy shallots, petite herbs salad; Pizza a la Truffe Noire, black truffle flatbread, crème fraiche, scamorza; Poulet Rôti Entier à la Truffe – Pour Deux, whole truffled roasted chicken, baby bagatelle salad, Yukon gold potato, shallots, wild mushrooms, truffle chicken jus; and Gnocchi Truffés à la Parisienne, homemade Parisienne gnocchi, black truffle pesto filling. 755 N La Cienega Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069; 310.659.3900
Del Frisco’s Grille Opens in Pasadena
Nestled in the heart of Pasadena’s South Lake district, Del Frisco’s Grille combines the comfortable atmosphere of an American bar & grill with upscale entrees, an extensive wine list and handcrafted cocktails. Executive chef Angel Flores will serve up classic dishes with bold flavors and local ingredients: Wood Oven-Baked Flatbreads, Cheesesteak Egg Rolls, Ahi Tacos,a selection of prime steaks, hearty salads, juicy burgers, formidable sandwiches and chef-inspired entrees, as well as dishes with Southern California influence such as Grilled Artichoke, West Coast Fish Tacos and Steamed Brown Bag Fish. The brunch includes Red Velvet Belgian Waffle, the signature Grille Benedict and carafes of mimosas and sangria. Saturday; 55 S Lake Ave., Pasadena, CA; 626.765.9913
PREUX & PROPER Opens
Joshua Kopel and Mark Egland, who are behind FIVE0FOUR, are opening their latest project, PREUX & PROPER, in DTLA. It has two dining areas, a downstairs frozen daiquiri bar, an upstairs raw bar, and open-air patios. Executive Chef Michael Ruiz (Cobras & Matadors, The Morrison) is behind the NOLA-infused small plates like Smoked Shrimp Beignets and Deviled Eggs and daily specials like Oysters on the Half Shell, Moonshine Shooters, Crab Claws and Lobster Cocktail. Other dishes include a Fried Oyster Po’boy, The Grilled Short Ribs, and a Steam Pot filled with Andouille Sausage, Crab, Crawfish, Corn & Potatoes. They will have events like Booze & Bacon, Superboil Saturday and Bourbon Street Brunch. Kopel has also enlisted Pablo Moix (Melisse, Plan Check) to design a moonshine-based bar menu featuring classic New Orleans cocktails reimagined, like Hurricanes, Juleps, Moonshine Margaritas and Sazeracs. They will also feature the largest selection of Abita on tap in Los Angeles, showcasing the best of Louisiana’s finest brew. Saturday; 840 S. Spring St., Los Angeles
The Bee’s Knees at Petty Cash Taqueria
Petty Cash and Barrhill are teaming up to bring you a delicious lunch complete with an original cocktail; the Bee’s Knees (lemon, ginger, and Barrhill Gin). Just bring in a canned item, and you’ll receive this yummy drink on the house. Sunday, noon-3 pm; 7360 Beverly Blvd., Fairfax
$1 Tacos at Komodo Venice
Celebrate Komodo Venice’s first anniversary by stuffing yourself on their entire “classics” taco menu for only $1. Choose from 12 unique selections like the MP3 with top sirloin steak, sunny-side-up eggs, tater tots, garlic aioli, cilantro; Java with Indonesian pork rendang braised in coconut milk, tomato cucumber salad, green onions, fried shallots; and Burgerrito with deconstructed cheeseburger, Angus ground beef, thousand island dressing, relish, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce, red onion, sesame seeds. Dine in only, max 10 tacos/pp; Saturday & Sunday; 235 Main St., Venice, 310.255.6742
Sales:
Show Me Your Mumu
Snag their beachy, flowy dresses, tops, tunics, pants, shorts, and sweaters all for under $75! This is my favorite online shop, so trust me, get there. Friday, 8:30 am-5 pm; 1524 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, CA 90291
A List Sample Sale
Now through December 22nd, enjoy 50-75% off designer brands like Chanel, Balenciaga, Isabel Marant, Haute Hippie and more high-end labels during A List Sample Sale’s holiday pop-up. Hours are Wednesday-Friday, 11 am-6 pm and Saturday & Sunday, 10 am-5 pm. 1080 S La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035
Haati Chai & Amarilo
Enjoy deep discounts on both edgy-cool LA brands’s jewelry starting at $15 during their one-day holiday sale. Friday, 10 am-5 pm; 120 E 8th St., Los Angeles, CA 90014
Enza Costa
Snag major deals on the luxe basic brand’s tees, tops, bottoms, and more during its one-day sample sale. Friday, 11 am-3 pm; 2635 Nevin Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90011
Elle Sasson
Get 60-70% off the label’s skirts, dresses, sweaters, and coats from its summer, fall, and pre-fall collections during its one-day sample sale at the New Mart building. Friday, 10 am-3 pm; 135 E 9th St., Los Angeles, CA 90015
Calvin Rucker
Enjoy major discounts on the edgy-cool LA label’s jackets, tops, dresses, bottoms, and more during its two-day holiday sale. Friday, 3-7 pm; 704 S Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90014
Scotch & Soda, Maison Scotch
Score spring and fall 2014 merchandise from the Danish brand’s Scotch & Soda menswear and Maison Scotch womenswear lines for $20-150. Friday, 10 am-5 pm; 860 S Los Angeles St., Los Angeles, CA 90014; 213.627.3754
Jouer Cosmetics
Get deep discounts on the luxe cosmetics brand’s foundations, powders, eyeshadows, beauty products and limited edition collections, including lip gloss trios, exclusive gift sets, and more. Friday, 10 am-4 pm; 110 E 9th St., Los Angeles, CA 90079
Six Crisp Days
Enjoy deep discounts on the cool contemporary label’s jackets, tops, dresses, bottoms, and more during its one-day cash-only sample sale. Friday, 10 am-5 pm; 120 E 8th St., Los Angeles, CA 90014
Zanerobe
Snag deep discounts on the Aussie menswear brand’s merchandise. Friday, 10 am-6 pm; 110 E 9th St.B435, Los Angeles, CA 90079
Bauer Pottery
Save 30% off everything at the legendary pottery studio’s Atwater Village showroom. Saturday; 3051 Rosslyn St., Los Angeles, CA 90065; 818.500.0666
Hello Kitty
Enjoy up to 70% off Hello Kitty stationery, plush toys, accessories, jewelry, and much more during the cute character’s two-day warehouse sale. Saturday, 9 am-5 pm, Sunday, 10 am-3 pm; 2800 Via Cabrillo Marina, San Pedro, CA 90731; 310.514.3344
Matix
Score flannel button-downs for $25, denim for $30, tees and hats for $12, and much more during the heritage-inspired menswear brand’s one-day warehouse sale. Saturday, 8 am-3 pm; 227 E Compton Blvd., Gardena, CA 90248
Meli Bianco
Enjoy deep discounts on the contemporary bag brand’s merchandise during the cash-only sale. Saturday, 11 am-2 pm; 771 E Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90021
Publish Brand
Score deep discounts on the casual cool menswear brand’s tops, bottoms, jackets, accessories, and more during its extended moving sale. Saturday, 9 am-5 pm; 15731 Graham St., Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Vanessa Mooney
Save big on the LA designer’s edgy-boho accoutrements during her two-day warehouse sale at Daily Dose Cafe in the Arts District. Saturday & Sunday, 10 am-4 pm; 1820 Industrial St., Los Angeles, CA 90021; 213.281.8300
Stussy
Save 50-80% off the sporty streetwear brand’s apparel and accessories for women and men during its one-day sample sale in Irvine. Sunday, 10 am-2 pm; 17426 Daimler St., Irvine, CA 92614
Volcom
Score 50-80% off the skate-inspired brand’s apparel, accessories, denim, outerwear, footwear, sunglasses, and swimwear for women, men, and youth. Friday, 10 am-7 pm, Saturday & Sunday, 8 am-7 pm; 4271 Edison Ave., Chino, CA 91710
