LA County Holiday Celebration
Emmy-nominated professional dancer Cheryl Burke (Dancing with the Stars) and actor Brian White (Scandal. Mistresses, Chicago Fire) are hosting the 57th Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration, the largest multicultural holiday celebration in the county. This year’s Holiday Celebration features 21 music, dance and choral ensembles — over 500 performers — and reflects the diversity of holiday traditions celebrated in Los Angeles. Some highlights include Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet Company with a folklórico dance from the region of Tabasco, Mexico; Harmonic Bronze Handbell Ensemble, performing classical handbell repertoire that celebrates Christmas and Hanukkah; QVLN (Q-Violin) bringing his “Brazil meets Jimi Hendrix on an electric violin” stylings to the Christmas classic “Little Drummer Boy”; Latin jazz band Cuba L.A., performing selections from their Christmas CD, “Navidad Cubana”; Kayamanan Ng Lahi Philippine Folk Arts with festive dances from the provincial lowland/coastal region of the Philippines; and much more. Entertainment on the Music Center Plaza begins at 12:30 pm. Free; Saturday, 3-6 pm; The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion of the Music Center, 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012; 213.972.3099
White Christmas Sing-Along
Sing along to a screening of a White Christmas with songs like “The Best Things Happen When You’re Dancing,” “Snow,” “Sisters” and, of course, “White Christmas.” Friday, 3-8 pm; Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA; 213.850.2000
Tinfoil gives back
The month-old Tinfoil Liquor & Grocery is set to give back in a big way, teaming up with local organization Povertees to offer a canned food drive from their Highland Park location. Proceeds will go towards the Downtown Women’s Shelter, with anyone dropping off a can of food earning themselves a free bite to eat. Friday; 5900 N. Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA; 323.507.2301
Hi-Lo Market Opens
Just in time for holiday indulging, the new elevated Culver City liquor market carries everything you need for a perfect cocktail party. The shop is approachable, but still offers an exclusive curated beverages, from local craft beers to small batch whiskeys and spirits. 8582 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA; 424.298.8443
Horse’s Mouth Launches a Chef’s Tasting
This Koreatown eatery near Beer Belly is serving up a four course tasting menu that includes dumplings, a Thai mussels curry, along with a glass of wine or Tiger beer. $40; 528 S. Western Ave, Koreatown, CA
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