Los Angeles Weekend Roundup
Friday
hoopLA’s 2022 Holiday Gift Guide
It’s Black Friday and that means the holidays are officially here! It’s time to dust off those ugly sweaters and get ready for White Elephant gift exchanges. But how do you find the perfect gift? Take a breath, grab a cup of hot cocoa, and relax because we’ve got you covered. We drew inspiration from Oprah’s Favorite Things and Amazon’s best Black Friday deals to compile a list of the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. From beauty to books, home and kitchen, health and wellness, fashion, sports, electronics, travel, and more, ’tis the season for hoopLA’s 2022 Holiday Gift Guide.
King Gillette Ranch Welcomes You to Holiday Road
Today kicks off the opening of Holiday Road! Grab your friends and family and head to King Gillette Ranch where the grounds have been transformed into a 2/3 mile-long winter wonderland. Enjoy eye-popping holiday installations featuring thousands of lights, Santa and Mrs. Claus, and much more. Take your time and enjoy the experience, as you are encouraged to take the self-guided tour at your own pace. Food trucks, vendors, and alcoholic drinks will all be available for purchase. $29.99+; Various days and hours through 12/31; King Gillette Ranch – 26800 Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas, CA 91302
Ice Skating Returns to DTLA at Pershing Square
One of our favorite holiday activities is back for another year of holiday fun! Ice skating returns to DTLA at Pershing Square, and from first-time skaters to experts, all are welcome. $20 (admission and skate rental) and $5 (locker rental); Mondays – Sundays (through 1/1/23), various hours; 532 South Olive St., Los Angeles CA 90013
Last Chance to Attend the Los Angeles Auto Show
This weekend is your last chance to attend the 115th annual L.A. Auto Show. Spanning more than 1,000,000 sq. ft., the Los Angeles Auto Show brings together leaders in the auto industry with hundreds of thousands of qualified car shoppers, enthusiasts, and auto fans. $22+ (adult), $6+ (child), $12+ (senior) please note (NO ONSITE CASH SALES – select tickets must be purchased in advance online or you can purchase tickets onsite with a credit card at a ticketing kiosk); Friday – Sunday, various hours; Los Angeles Convention Center – 1201 S. Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015 (Please park in West Hall or South Hall Parking Garages)
Coming Soon (12/1): Meet the Maker – Experiential Garrison Brothers Whiskey Takeover at The Wayfarer DTLA
The Wayfarer DTLA invites you to a multi-level dinner and whiskey pairing with Garrison Brothers. Your journey begins on the rooftop with a Tiki Old Fashioned welcome cocktail. Next, head down to the Gaslighter Social Club for a three-course dinner with whiskey pairings. Dinner includes Fresh Biscuits w/cultured honey butter, Baked Mac and Cheese, Fried Green Tomatoes w/ Buttermilk Dressing, Collard Greens w/ Potlikker, Pickle Brined Fried Chicken (paired w/ Garrison Brothers Single Barrel), Smoked Brisket (paired w/Garrison Brothers Small Batch), and Bourbon Pecan Pie & Banana Bread Pudding (paired with Garrison Brothers Balmorhea). Your evening concludes with the You’re Killing Me Smalls nightcap at underground lounge Lilly Rose. $110; Thursday (12/1), 7 – 10:00 pm; 813 Flower St., Los Angeles, CA 90017; 213.285.4400
Save Your Seat (12/2): December Sip & Savor Dinner Series at Jean-Georges Beverly Hills
The December Sip & Savor dinner series at Jean-Georges Beverly Hills returns with a culinary partnership between Newton Winery and Sweet Wheat Bakery. Indulge in an exclusive six-course meal featuring delicacies like Toasted Egg Yolk Caviar, Wagyu Tenderloin, and more! Each course is paired with robust wines from Newton Winery and decadent treats from artisan boulangerie Sweet Wheat Bakery. $315; Friday (12/2), 7:00 pm; Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills – 9850 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; 310.860.6700
Mark Your Calendars (12/3) – Reveal: The Ultimate Nudity and Fashion Experience
Au-Naturel Services welcomes you to a different kind of fashion show experience. Cue Reveal, “a courageous event that fuses nudity and fashion into one unforgettable evening.” The night features the latest fashions from designers Dwane Rhodes and Akasha, celebrity stylist Winnie Stacks, and guest influencers. $34.99; Saturday (12/3), 7 – 10:00 pm; Art Beyond Survival – 684 Mateo St., #4, Los Angeles, CA 90021
Save the Date (12/4): La Peer Hotel’s 2nd Annual Holiday Gift Bazaar to Give Back to Paw Works Animal Rescue
West Hollywood’s La Peer Hotel is hosting its 2nd Annual Holiday Gift Bazaar to raise money for Paw Works, a nonprofit animal rescue organization which will be hosting a pet adoption at the event. The Holiday Bazaar will feature a curated roster of favorite homegrown small businesses, artisans, and designers. Guests can shop from a variety of options, including pet, jewelry, fashion, health, and wellness vendors. The event will also feature gift-wrapping services, sweets & treats, food trucks, unique art, a pet lounge, a live DJ, and guests will also have the opportunity to have their own furry friends photographed in the spirit of the holidays. Additionally, for this year’s Giving Tuesday, Paw Works has partnered with The Kenrose Kitchen Table Foundation, which will provide a match grant of up to $50,000 for money raised for Paw Works from 11/28 – 12/4. Proceeds raised at La Peer Hotel’s Holiday Gift Bazaar will count towards this match grant. Sunday (12/4), 12 – 5:00 pm; 627 N. La Peer Dr., West Hollywood, CA 90069; 213.296.3038
