Eight Crazy Nights of Cocktails
Celebrate Hanukkah by imbibing during InterContinental Los Angeles Century City’s Eight Crazy Nights of Cocktails. The menu includes Jewish twists on some of beverage manager Silvia Rho’s favorite festive libations, which change each day and are only available on the night noted. The cocktails include Lights of Kikori (night 1), Manischewitz Mojito (night 2), The Chosen One (night 3), Apricot & Dark Chocolate Gelt Martini (night 4), Sufaganiyah Jelly Donut Martini (night 5), He-Brewed (night 6), Vodkas & Latkes (night 7) and Star of Century City (night 8). The specialty cocktails will be served in both Mari Los Angeles and Copper Lounge. $12/cocktails; Sunday through December 30th; 2151 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067; 310.284.6500
Hanukkah Dinner at Mari Los Angeles
Mari Los Angeles is celebrating the festival of lights with a special three-course prix-fixe menu prepared by Chef Brian Bellicourt. The menu line-up includes classics such as Chicken Liver Toast, Slow Roasted Brisket or Potato Crusted Salmon. Dessert will include Pastry Chef Gail’s signature, Sufganyot. Children’s menu available upon request. $48; 5:30 – 9 pm; Sunday through December 30th; 2151 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067
The Milky Way‘s Hanukkah Specials
Celebrate the ‘Festival of Lights,’ at the dairy kosher restaurant. Dishes include the Latke & Salmon entrée with three crispy potato latkes & smoked salmon served with house-made apple compote and sour cream ($20); Latke Platter with a dozen latkes with house-made apple compote and sour cream ($40, take out only, 24 hours notice required), and Hanukkah Gelt! Sunday through December 29th; 9108 W. Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035; 310.859.0004
Menorah Lightings at Santa Monica Plaza
Celebrate the festival of lights with local synagogues and community groups, like the Los Angeles Museum of Holocaust, with ceremonial menorah lightings during the eight nights of Hanukkah. Lighting begins at sundown. Sunday through December 29th; 1300 block of Third Street Promenade, between Santa Monica Blvd and Arizona Ave, Santa Monica, CA
Artists & Fleas Holiday Market at Grand Central Market
Artists & Fleas is bringing together the finest LA makers for a holiday pop-up at Grand Central Market in DTLA. Shop for yourself or last minute gifts. Saturday & Sunday, 11 am – 6 pm; 317 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Boomtown Brewery’s Day of Giving
This time of year should be all about giving. Join in a day of charity and craft beer. Meet at Boomtown Brewery with your can-do attitude and donations to aide the homeless population. Project Paper Bag and the Hippie Kitchen Will be bagging lunches for the homeless and collecting items like pre-packaged snacks, toiletries, clothing and more. Sunday, 11 am – 3 pm, Brewery opens at noon; Boomtown Brewery, 700 Jackson St, Los Angeles, CA
Caroling and Cabernet
Sing and sip your way into the Christmas spirit with Vintage Wine + Eats. Amanda Sesser will be performing. Enjoy a unique and festive evening full of acoustic holiday songs paired with burgers and cabernet specials. Sunday, 7-10 pm; Vintage Wine + Eats, 12023 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA; 818.505.0207
Posada 2019 with LA Taco and Friends
Bee Taqueria and LA Taco have teamed up on a fun event happening at Bee Taqueria. Chef Alex at Bee has invited some of his taquero friends to celebrate the holiday season with plenty of tacos, beer, djs, pinatas, face painting and some special surprises. Your tickets includes a taco from Bee Taqueria, Balam Tacos, Evil Cooks and Pepe’s Red Tacos. Beer is included from Bohemia and Tecate. Throughout the night there will be face painting for kids, live dj sets, pinata bashing with fun prizes and a few very cool surprises that we have to keep secret for now. $50; Saturday, 5 – 11 pm; Bee Taqueria, 5754 West Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016
