Island Hotel Newport Beach FESTIvities
Join in an Island Spa-liday! Rejuvenate after a hectic shopping spree with a 60-minute Customized Facial; 30-minute Head, Neck & Shoulder Massage; seasonal Peppermint Body Polish leaving skin silky and refreshed; and complimentary gift wrapping for Fashion Island purchases. $300 for all three services and a glass of champagne (Gratuities are not included); November 27-December 24; Island Hotel Newport Beach, 690 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660; For reservations: 949.760.4992
L.A. Zoo Lights
This experience combines spectacular sets and lighting design with the background of the L.A. Zoo. Stroll through the zoo, as it has been transformed into a fantastical wonderland with glowing light animals. View real reindeer, visit with Santa (on select dates), and enjoy holiday treats and goodies, all under the stars. Friday through January 3; 5333 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA; 323.644.4200
L.A. Kings Holiday Ice at L.A. Live
Hit the outdoor skating rink at Micorsoft Square L.A. Live for ice skating, food and holiday festivities. Buy your tickets at the rink or extend your night with a pre-skate dinner at a participating L.A. Live restaurant (Ford’s Filling Station, Rock ’N Fish, Tom’s Urban, Lawry’s Carvery, The Farm of Beverly Hills and Rosa Mexicano). Just ask for the Supper & Skate menu and you’ll get a prix-fixe meal, VIP front of line access, admission and skate rental. Saturday through December 31; 800 West Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA; 310.535.4400
Holiday Lights at the Getty Center
They have festively lit the courtyard and you can sip free mulled cider and dance among the snowflakes during extended hours on Saturday nights at the Getty Center. The museum’s galleries stay open late, so you have plenty of time to view exhibits like The Edible monument: The Art of Food for Festivals, Eat, Drink, and Be Merry: Food in the Middle Ages and Renaissance, Woven Gold: Tapestries of Louis XIV (opening Dec. 15) among others. Through Janaury 2m Saturdays, 10 am-9 pm; 1200 Getty Center Dr., Los Angeles, CA
Festival of Lights
See more than 4 million holiday lights, appearances by Santa Claus, the world’s largest manmade mistletoe measuring 12’ x 8’, horse-drawn carriage rides, freshly fallen snow, and more at the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa. In addition, there is an outdoor ice-skating rink on the Main Street and a pedestrian mall with holiday vendors and family-friendly entertainment. The property kicks off the five-week long celebration with a “switch-on” ceremony beginning at 5 pm on Friday. Through January 6th; 3649 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside, CA; 951.784.0300
We Love Eagle Rock Block Party
Eagle Rock is having a their huge block party where you can shop indie stores like O&M Leather, Industrielle Attitude, Read Books and Good Eye Gallery. They are all offering specials and discounts. Saturday, 11 am-6 pm; along Eagle Rock and Colorado Blvd
HACHÉ LA
Take a break from shopping this Black Friday at HACHÉ LA! The new age burger joint on Sunset Boulevard in Silver Lake is cooking up tasty Thanksgiving specials. Bite into the Roaring Forties burger, topped with blue cheese, Portobello mushrooms and horseradish. After a succulent made-to-order chopped steak burger, sweet teeth will find happiness in one of the creamy Frozen Custards! Nibble on the special Pumpkin Spice Custard topped with Biscoff cookies ($6) or indulge in a velvety Spiced Chocolate Chip ‘N’ Fig Bear Republic Stout Float made from a mixture of Bear Republic black stout poured over creamy spiced chocolate chip and fig frozen custard! Friday through Saturday, 12 pm to 12 am; 3319 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026; 323.928.2963
Spare Tire Kitchen & Tavern
Tired of turkey this November? Head to this mid-city hotspot for tasty plates, cocktails and a sunny Sunday Brunch which officially starts Thanksgiving weekend. Executive Chef Isaias Peña is serving up breakfast dishes like the Soft Shell Crab Benedict; Banana Nut French Toast with Grand Marnier butter, caramel sauce and maple syrup; and the California Omelet, mixed up with egg whites, chicken, spinach and tomato that is served with a side of crispy potatoes and fresh fruit. For lunch or dinner, enjoy a BBQ Fixe served with Ribs, Pulled Pork, Brisket, Southern Greens, Garlic Mash and Street Corn paired with your choice of a Boozy Milkshake or Any Draft Beer. For a sweet ending, dive into the shared dessert fondue (serves 2-8 guests), which comes with three warm dipping sauces: salted caramel, milk chocolate and white chocolate and a side of dippers like seasonal fruits, graham crackers, marshmallows and chopped nuts. Craft cocktails include the Writer’s Mistress with Jack Daniels whiskey, honey syrup, lemon and basil. Black Friday specials through Saturday, 11:30 am-1 am, Sunday Brunch, 9 am-4 pm and Sunday Dinner, 4 pm-Midnight; 5370 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323.525.2618
Movie Night at Angel City Brewery
Visit the beer hall the last Sunday of each month for Movie Night sponsored by the Highland Park Independent Film Festival – HPIFF. November’s featured movie is Drive. Bring lawn chairs, a picnic, a blanket, and the dog, but no BYOB. Sunday, 8-10 pm; 216 S Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012; 213.622.1261
Hollywood Hotel‘s Travel Package
Kick off the holiday season with a wonderful travel package. This year, The Hotel of Hollywood®, is inviting you to walk with the hotel’s team along the world’s longest red carpet – 3.5 miles along Hollywood Blvd., Sunset Blvd. and Vine – in the 84th annual Hollywood Christmas parade on Sunday. This year, Hollywood Hotel’s group will be “wrangling” a giant elf and candy canes balloon characters. This year’s Grand Marshals are Penn and Teller and guest co-hosts include Erik Estrada, Laura McKenzie, Dean Cain and Montel Williams. The celebration will be kicked off with concerts on two stages along the parade route featuring performances that range from classics to modern hits. Make a night of it with the Hollywood Hotel’s Hollywood Christmas Parade Package: Book a room for the night of November 29th and you can walk the parade route, help “wrangle” The Elves and Candy Canes balloons, all while representing Hollywood Hotel. $139+ per night/double occupancy (2 night minimum) and includes overnight stay, hot buffet breakfast, Wifi, Hollywood Hotel t-shirt and holiday hat to wear in the parade. PROMO CODE: XMAS. The hotel also offers 30% off rooms if staying over the night of Sunday. Sunday; 1160 N Vermont Ave, Hollywood, CA 90029
Catalina Express and Paradise Package Hotel offer Best of Winter Packages
Visiting Catalina Island during off-peak season has a ton of perks, from more room to roam, cooler weather to incredible savings. Now through March 2016, Catalina Express and Paradise Hotel Partners offer combination boat and accommodations packages at more than a dozen hotels in Avalon as part of its “Best of Winter” package. And with events galore taking place through March, there’s no reason to say no to a day or overnight in Avalon. There is a deal to fit every pocketbook and taste. A full listing of events can be found here. The Best of Winter package offers free boat transportation to/from Avalon, two mid-week nights (Sunday-Wednesday arrivals), two tickets to the Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden and two tickets for a Sea View Glass Bottom Boat ride. $349+/double occupancy for two nights, savings of more than 30%. The Hotel Villa Portofino package includes round trip boat transportation, taxi transfers and continental breakfast. $107+/person, for one night, savings of 20 %. The Hotel Metropole package includes a Continental breakfast and a bottle of Champagne. $269+/double occupancy, per night, plus tax, more than 40 % savings. The Unlimited Fun Package includes: unlimited Santa Catalina Island Company activities, including one Zip Line Eco Tour per person, round-trip boat transportation aboard the Catalina Express, overnight accommodations, and $50/person/per night dining credit to use at Avalon Grille or Descanso Beach Club (must be billed to room and used prior to check out). $358+/person based on double occupancy or $408 for single occupancy. The Ship & Zip package includes round-trip transportation and one ticket for the zip line eco tour. $109+/person, nearly 50 % savings. For information and reservations, call 800.429.4601
USC vs UCLA at Messhall
It’s Bruins vs. Trojans at the bar and they’re hoping to predict the winner in college football’s favorite cross-town rivalry based on the drink orders. Both drinks are $8 and bartenders will tally up the orders and post on the big board. Cocktails include the USC’s Red Rush made with bourbon, honey, lemon, and raspberries the UCLA’s Bees Knees made with gin, honey, lemon and blueberries. Saturday; 4500 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027; 323.660.6377
Sweaty Betty Opens their first US Shop
British athletic apparel brand, Sweaty Betty, has opened their first US shop in Venice. They have fashionable fitness apparel and gear for yoga, Pilates, running, indoor cycling, swimming, and more. On top of offering skateboard, surfboard, and bike rentals, the shop features an hangout-ready outdoor Zen area for hosting free fit clubs and workout events. Open Monday-Saturday, 10 am-7 pm and Sunday, 11 am-6 pm; 1110 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
Reservoir Pop-Up
Before Reservoir opens up in Silver Lake next year, the boutique is offering a sneak peek of the goods at its Robertson Boulevard pop-up shop. Find cozy outerwear by Shrimps, dresses from Rag & Bone, leather and shearling sandals by Newbark, hats by Janessa Leoné, luxe accoutrements from Carbon & Hyde, denim jackets by Alexander Wang, and more. There is also leather tech accessories by This Is Ground, rugs by Cold Picnic, furnishings by Bend Goods, and a selection of art curated by The Tappan Collective. They are also offering 25% off to shoppers who show their Alfred coffee cup at checkout now through December 25th. Open Tuesday-Sunday, 11 am to 6 pm; 154 S Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Sales (in addition to Black Friday):
A List
Score up to 75% off at the designer discount boutique. Friday & Saturday, 11 am-6 pm; 1080 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035
Alo Yoga, Bella + Canvas, Bella Luxe
Snag up to 70% off stylish activewear, Cali-cool basics, and comfy loungewear during the three-day warehouse sale. Friday & Saturday, 11 am-7 pm and Sunday, 9 am-6 pm; 6670 Flotilla St, Commerce, CA 90040
American Apparel
Take 50% off all sale items. Select stores will offer a 40% off early bird special on all sweaters. Friday-Sunday; 7726 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046; 323) 782-0170
American Apparel Outlet
Get 50% off everything. The brand’s also having a massive parking lot warehouse sale Friday (6 am-9 pm) and Saturday and Sunday (9 am-9 pm), where over 90,000 items will be marked down from $1-$20. Friday-Sunday; 747 Warehouse St, Los Angeles, CA 90021; 213) 488-0226
The Well
Get clothing from Jac Vanek and and Hlz Blz, footwear from YRU, jewelry from Haati Chai and Amarilo, and more; shop the closets of edgy-cool bloggers like Feral Creature, Flamcis Lola, and Ellen V Lora; enjoy free manis, henna, and hair services; and more during the Black Sunday shopping party at The Well. Sunday, 10 am-4 pm; 1006 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213.550.4448; RSVP here
Blushington
Just in time for the holidays (and holiday parties), score 20% off all products and services. Does not apply to gift cards and memberships. Friday-Monday; 8391 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069; 310.652.5874
Civil Regime
Get up to 70% off the LiLo-backed streetwear brand’s sweaters, tees, hats, accessories, and more. Saturday, 9 am-3 pm; 23510 Telo Ave, Torrance, CA 90505
Elisa B.
Get 15% off storewide and enjoy gratis bites and drinks, freebies, and more. On Friday, stop by from 2-6 pm for refreshments, goodie bags, and a sexy Santa. Saturday, enjoy a free gift with purchase; and on Sunday, indulge in mimosas, “curated carbs,” and a gift with purchase of $75 or more. There’ll also be valet all three days; drop-off is by Cafe Bizou at Raymond and Holly. Friday-Sunday; 16 E Holly St, Pasadena, CA 91103
Fred Segal
Get 50% off select items at the designer department boutique’s Santa Monica location only. Through, Friday December 4th; 420 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA, 90401; 310.907.4022
Indochino
Get up to 70% off storewide and online (use code CYBMON). Through Monday; 9407 S Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Kill Spencer
Enjoy up to 40% off select items during the luxe accessory brand’s in-store sample sale. Friday & Saturday; 2522 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Poketo
Snag stationery, apparel, home goods, books, and accessories starting at $3 during the boutique’s three-day sample sale. Friday-Sunday; 820 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013; 213.537.0751
