Angel City Brewery’s Hoppy Holidays
Sip great beer, shop locally and support Skid Row Housing and Trust with winter coat donations. Shop 35 local arts and craft vendors who will be showcasing their locally sourced, hand-crafted art, jewelry, food, crafts, clothing and more. After shopping, stick around for bands including Dani Poppy and Jeanette Steiner, Mimi Zulu, Denmantau and Dirty Lingo and food from Papas Tapas and Chinese Laundry set up in the lot. Bring that extra coat taking up closet space for the coat drive and earn a few extra tickets for the raffle. For every donation, you will receive one raffle ticket that can be entered into a drawing for items contributed by the vendors. Each donated jacket will support the Skid Row Housing and Trust’s commitment to preventing and ending homelessness in greater Los Angeles. Sunday, 12-8 pm; 216 S Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012; 213.622.1261
Bergamat Station Holiday Open House
Head to Santa Monica for Bergamot Station’s open house this weekend and check out over 30 galleries, chat with local artists, get a portrait painting by Daniel Rolnik, and enjoy free food and drinks. Saturday, 12-4 pm; 2525 Michigan Ave, Santa Monica 90404
2 Days of Soufflés at the Polo Lounge
Celebrate the holiday season with new specialty soufflés from executive pastry Chef Michael Aguilar. He has reinvented the Polo Lounge’s signature dessert to celebrate the sweetness of the holiday season. A different seasonal flavor will be offered each day on the 12 days leading up to Christmas. Flavors include candy cane, gingerbread, eggnog, spiced pear and cranberry, chocolate hazelnut (Ferrero Rocher), and more. Saturday through December 23rd; 9641 Sunset Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA; 310.887.2777
Manhattan Beach Holiday Fireworks
The beautiful beachside city’s annual holiday celebration features a Skechers-sponsored snow park, a Santa float, live music, and a fireworks show over the pier. Free (new, unwrapped toy or cash donation requested for snow-park admission); Sunday, snow park: 4 pm, fireworks: 7 pm; Manhattan Beach Pier, Manhattan Beach, CA
The 7th Annual SANTA Monica Pub Crawl
More than 30 local bars and restaurants will come together to raise money for those in need through a partnership with the Westside Food Bank. The SANTA Monica Pub Crawl features four unique routes, all offering crawlers with wristbands food and drink specials like $3 beers, $5 wells and $5 shots as part of the festivities. Dress in Santa/holiday attire so the streets of Santa Monica are filled with cheer and an Instagram contest (#SMPCSpirit) will award the crawler with the most impressive holiday gear with a special prize. Groups of five or more can sign up their team to participate in the Santa Scavenger Challenge scavenger hunt for more changes to win. To participate, choose a route, download the map and go to their official route starting location to collect your wristband. The Official After Party will be held for an additional fee at Wokcano Santa Monica with food and drink specials, giveaways, DJs, dancing, photo booth and more fun holiday festivities. $12; Saturday, 5-11:30 pm; Santa Monica, CA
Photos with Santa and Cookie Decorating Party at Malibu Country Mart
Malibu’s premier retail center is celebrating the holiday season by transforming into a Winter Wonderland. Trimmed with festive holiday décor, the shopping destination will feature a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, a menorah, and plenty of twinkling lights. Enjoy the Christmas spirit every Saturday. This weekend, get pics with Santa and make a work of art out of some cookies! Free; Saturday, 12 – 4 p.m; 3835 Cross Creek Rd, Malibu, CA 90265
Marina del Rey Boat Parade
Catch all the yachts and boats decked out in Christmas lights sailing through the marina! Florence Henderson is this year’s grand marshall! Plus, catch fireworks before the boat parade starts. Most of the restaurants in the area will be doing special events too! Free; Saturday, fireworks: 5;55 pm, parade: 6-8 pm; Marina del Rey
Twelve Days of Christmas at Hotel Irvine
During the Twelve Days of Christmas Chef Jason gives a reason to break diets, spread holiday, and choose from a menu filled with lots to eat and drink. EATS Kitchen & Bar will be serving up specialty dishes crafted straight from the beloved folk song, like coq au vin (French hens), cinnamon toast ice cream (maids a-milking) and a pink lady cocktail (ladies dancing). Menu feature rotates daily.Complete menu here. Limited quantities of featured dish each day for lunch and dinner. Saturday-December 23rd; 17900 Jamboree Rd, Irvine, CA 92614; 949.225.6780 or visit OpenTable
FIGat7th Holiday Odd Market
A one-of-a-kind shopping experience, the FIGat7th Holiday Odd Market is set to be your one-stop shopping hub this holiday season. Revel in everything from handcrafted jewelry, art, and home goods curated by The Odd Market, to a collection of vinyl by Beat Swap Meet. Not to mention the everyday fabulous shopping at H&M, Zara, and more! Friday, 11am-9pm & Saturday, 11am-7pm; FIGat7th 735 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles CA 90017
Esters Wine Shop & Bar hosts Flower Pop-Up
Local florist Krystal Chang Projects is hosting a series of Flower Pop-Up Shops, so you can pick out a beautiful winter wreath or seasonal floral arrangements and bouquets that are ideal for bringing to parties with a bottle of wine. Large arrangements are available by pre-order only, but smaller arrangements and wreathes are available for purchase on-site. Friday & Saturday (Also December 17th & 18th), noon-3 pm; 1314 Seventh St, Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310.899.6900
Rock & Brews Hosts a Dog Adoption Event
Rock & Brews El Segundo will host a dog adoption event with Bullies and Buddies, a rescue organization based in Hermosa Beach. Meet loveable canines hoping to find permanent homes during the holidays. If you choose to adopt a dog at the event, you will also receive a $20 Rock & Brews gift card as a gift of gratitude for helping an animal in need. Sunday, 12-4 pm; 143 Main St, El Segundo, CA; 310.615.9890
Taste on Melrose Opens Atrium
The West Hollywood restaurant opens their new Atrium and Courtyard, doubling their dining space. Situated directly behind the current main dining room, the Atrium features a modern design from Designer John Wooden, in collaboration with EGCreate, a company from Taste on Melrose Owners. The space includes an open skylight, walnut tables and chairs, its own bar and kitchen, as well as a private entrance, creating a space for catered events. The menu from Executive Chef Brian Sheard and Cathy Shyne includes signature items like Cast Iron Roasted Chicken with roasted cauliflower, fingerling potatoes, black kale, chicken jus, and toasted ciabatta; 8 oz. Kobe Beef Burger with onion jam, organic arugula, and tomato, on a toasted brioche bun; and Rigatoni Bolognese with a slow-cooked, rich red meat sauce, Parmigiano, and Pecorino Romano. A seasonal selection of pastries and dessert from Pastry Chef Emily Shyne include Chocolate Hazelnut Bread Pudding and Brown Butter Pear Cake with pear consommé and vanilla gelato. The beverage program continues to showcase a classic selection of cocktails, in addition to new specialty cocktails, including The Atrium made with SelvaRey White Rum, fresh lime juice, blackberries, cucumber, and mint and the Fashionably Tasty made with William Wolf Pecan Bourbon, house made Prohibition aromatic bitters, and an orange peel. Opens Friday; 8454 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA; 323.852.6888 or OpenTable
TS Gourmet Shoppe Opens
Ice hockey icon, and co-proprietor of Selanne Steak Tavern, Teemu Selanne, and his business partner Kevin Pratt, open their new TS Gourmet Shoppe. The Shoppe, which is located adjacent to Selanne Steak Tavern, is stocked with prime steaks and chops sustainably sourced from the United States, Australia and the Piedmont Region of Italy. All meats are cut-to-order by Chef Joshua Severson and his trained butchering team, allowing them to reduce wastage and provide the best quality cuts of the freshest meats at the time of purchase. In addition, the store is stocked with fresh seafood, farmers market soups, Chef Severson’s secret sauces, caviar, assorted cheeses, truffle butter, sea salts, curried candy peanuts and other delicacies. Also, from the kitchen, sweet treats including macarons, mints, and cookies are available. Open Tuesday-Sunday, 3-10 pm, 1450 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651; 949.715.4497
Art of Tea
Learn how to blend, make and taste tea with SoCal native plants and drought-resistant plants at the Natural History Museum. Master tea blender Steve Schwartz from purveyor Art of Tea guides you through the museum’s edible garden while he discusses how to forage botanicals, including weather-resistant plants like sage, yarrow, rosemary, lemon verbena, marigolds and citrus trees. Then learn how those botanicals can be combined with base tea leaves (black tea, green tea, white tea, etc.). Walk away with a customized tea blend to enjoy at home. $20/members, $23/non-members; Sunday, 2-4 p.m. 900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA; 213.763.3499
La Dolce Vita Honors Frank Sinatra’s 100th Birthday
Sinatra, an original investor in La Dolce Vita, often frequented the landmark restaurant to enjoy his favorite Veal Milanese with his drink of choice, Jack Daniel’s. The evening’s “Come Dine with Me” three-course prix-fixe menu, from Executive Chef Alejandro Galan, will feature Frank Sinatra’s preferred dishes from La Dolce Vita including Clams Posillipo with Littleneck clams steamed with fresh tomato, garlic, and oregano; Veal Milanese with thin and crispy veal and fresh arugula checca; and more. To finish the dining experience, a Tiramisu dessert will be presented to each guest, complete with a lit candle, honoring Sinatra’s special day. As a nod to Frank’s favorite cocktail, dubbed the Gentlemen’s Drink, is an innovative twist on an Old Fashioned made with Jack Daniel’s rare Sinatra Select will be offered for $50. Lastly, if you’re at 9 pm, tastes of Sinatra Select will be poured complimentary to toast the occasion. Rounding out the dining experience, La Dolce Vita’s dedicated “Frank Sinatra” booth will be left open with a bottle of Jack Daniel’s on the table as a tribute to the infamous crooner. You are welcome to create lasting mementos of the evening with photo opportunities in the booth and join in on social media with #Sinatra100LDV. $75; Saturday through December 30th, 5-11 pm; 9785 Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; 310.278.1845
Die Hard
Head to L.A.’s oldest movie palace that has soaring decorated ceilings, beautiful sculptures and a huge auditorium. As DJs spin records, sip holiday cocktails, snack on movie theater food, take free pics in the photobooth, and explore this grand historic theatre. Then, it’s time for the movie! Check out incredible stunts and action, along with Bruce Willis’s strong dialogue and hilarious one liners. John McClane, a NYC cop, comes to LA to visit his estranged wife, but ends up trapped inside a hi tech skyscraper when terrorists take the building hostage. $18+; Saturday, doors: 7:30 pm, movie: 9 pm; Million Dollar Theatre, 307 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Corey Helford Gallery’s New DTLA Space
This weekend, they are kicking it off with a new art exhibit from Ron English, one of the most renowned contemporary American pop artists alive. The 22-piece exhibition titled NeoNature: We Are the New They has original oil paintings, sculptures, and two installations. It’s the first solo exhibition from English in LA in two years and runs through January 9th. After nine years in the Culver City Arts District, CHG will reopen its doors in a 12,000-square-foot building (it’s seven times larger than the original). With three separate galleries, each gallery will house individual artist and group exhibitions. Since 2006, CHG has displayed cutting edge Contemporary art, consistently raising the bar with monthly exhibitions spanning everything from Pop Surrealism and New Figurative to Graffiti and Street Art. 571 S Anderson St (Enter on Willow St), Los Angeles, CA 90033; 310.287.2340
Sunset Block Party
Vintage-loving style stars looking for some fun: listen up. A handful of brands and retailers are joining forces to host a Sunset Boulevard block party, offerings shopping, drinks, treats, and more for locals and beyond. Organized by brand, Midnight Rider, you can expect $20 Midnight Rider tees, Eightfold Coffee‘s soft opening, a Vere Verto trunk show at Ali Golden L.A, a Adeline Jewelry trunk show at Esqueleto, 20-50% off Kucoon, up to 70% off Bel Kazan, 20-50% off The Ampal Creative, and antique furnishings at Big Chief’s Trading Co. Saturday, 2-6 pm; 1280-1298 Sunset Blvd
Echo Park Craft Fair
The Echo Park Craft Fair features a carefully selected collection of handmade goods from talented artisans, designers and craftspeople that live on the eastside of Los Angeles. The most recent Echo Park Craft Fair featured 70 artists selling everything from jewelry to clothing, ceramics to weavings, fresh flowers to cold-pressed organic juices. Expect to see Agnes Baddoo, Botanica Workshop, Cathy Callahan, Dasein Fragrance, Ermie, Hamish Robertson, Hortense Jewelry, Juniper Ridge, Kristen Elspeth, Mono-Ha, Polka Dot Peanut Parade, Sheldon Ceramics, and food from Alejandra’s Quesadillas, Bub and Grandma’s Bread, Escuela Tacqueria, Moon Juice, Morning Glory Confections, Solstice Canyon, and more. $12; Saturday & Sunday; Mack Sennett Studios, 1215 Bates Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90029; 323.660.8466
Little Market Pop-Up
Lauren Conrad’s socially-conscious e-boutique The Little Market is headed to West Third Street for a three-day holiday pop-up with handful of LA talents. The shop will feature the Little Market’s globally-minded goods, clothing from LC’s Paper Crown, luxe accoutrements from Ariel Gordon, stylish stationery from Sugar Paper, fashionable art from Gray Malin, and organic cosmetics from Ilia Beauty. Friday & Saturday, 11 am-8 pm, Sunday, 10 am-6 pm; 7960 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Sales:
Gilt City Warehouse Sale
Bargain hunters, get ready! Gilt City’s epic warehouse sale is taking over Siren Studios Orange again! The two-day event promises up to 80% off luxury brands like Balenciaga, Miu Miu, Chloé, Jimmy Choo, Lanvin, Rodarte, Helmut Lang, Dior, Oscar de la Renta, and more. Guys, shop Tom Ford, Paul Smith, Gant, and John Varvatos, among others. Plus, home goods and travel accessories from Missoni Home, Tumi, Samsonite, Jonathan Adler, and more will be in the mix. On top of major markdowns, enjoy sips by Skinnygirl, Argo Tea, and Balance spring water, free bites, and access to Bare’s pop-up travel shop. There’ll also be a FastPass entrance for those who leave their bags and jackets behind. $20; Friday, 7-9 pm and 9-11:30 pm; $10, Saturday, 9-11 am and 11 am-1 pm, and free from 1-3 pm or 3-5 pm; Siren Studios Orange, 1050 N Orange Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90038; 323.960.9045
Monique Lhuillier Sample Sale
If you are a bride-to-be (ME), an upcoming wedding guest (Me too, ha), or simply want to dress to the nines at a stylish holiday gathering, this is the sale of all sales. Monique Lhuillier is returning to Vernon for its semi-annual sample sale. The one-day-only blowout promises 40-90% off looks from the LA-based wedding guru’s Signature, Platinum and Bliss Bridal collections, as well as hair accessories, veils, and shower/rehearsal/afterparty dresses. There will also be ready-to-wear shoes, evening gowns, and cocktail dresses in the mix for every occasion. Gown pricing will range from $200-$4,000. Sunday, 10 am-4 pm; 4533 Pacific Blvd, Vernon, CA 90058
Soyer Warehouse Sale
This week, the luxe LA-based label is unleashing up to 80% off its cozy pieces at its Larchmont HQ. Score the brand’s cashmere sweaters, cardigans, coats, and more cold weather pieces stocked by boutiques like The Dreslyn, Curve, H. Lorenzo, Switch, and others. Friday, 12-7 pm, Saturday, 11 am-6 pm, Sunday, 11 am-5 pm; 5700 Melrose Ave, suite 205 (dial 111 on callbox), Los Angeles, CA 90038 (entrance is on Larchmont Blvd)
Seven For All Mankind
Score 60-80% off the luxury denim brand’s women’s and men’s bottoms and sportswear during its sample sale. Friday, 9 am-1 pm; 860 S Los Angeles St, lobby B, Los Angeles, CA 90014; 213.627.3754
Apolis
Get up to 85% off the globally-conscious menswear brand’s apparel, accessories, and home goods. Expect tees for $20, accessories for $20, luggage for $30, jackets for $45, and sweaters for $60. Friday-Sunday, 12-7 pm; 836 Traction Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Bailey Blue
You’ll fine the contemporary label’s dresses for $8 and under and jewelry for $5 a piece during the one-day sample sale in DTLA. Friday, 11 am-4:30 pm; 1850 E 15th St, unit B, Los Angeles, CA 90021
Cameo, Finders Keepers, More
Score clothing and accessories from Aussie labels like Cameo Collective, Finders, Keepsake the Label, and the Fifth starting at $10. Friday, 9 am-4 pm; 860 S Los Angeles St, suite 315, Los Angeles, CA 90014; 213.627.3754
Cerre, LD Tuttle, Pari Desai
Snag major discounts on edgy-cool footwear from LD Tuttle, luxe leathers from Cerre, apparel from Assembly NY and Pari Desai, vintage clothing from Scout, and during the holiday sale. Friday, 11 am-6 pm, Saturday, 12-5 pm; 801 Mateo St, Los Angeles, CA 90021
Crippen
Save 50-80% off the LA label’s Cali-cool womenswear during their two-day warehouse/moving sale. Saturday, 9 am-4 pm, Sunday, 10 am-2 pm; 336 S Anderson St, Los Angeles, CA 90033
Elyse Walker
Take an additional 50% off sale. Through Saturday, December 26th; 15306 Antioch St, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Emily McDowell, Cotton & Flax, More
Get deep discounts on stationery, home goods, enamel pins, accessories, and more from Emily McDowell; textiles from Cotton & Flax; jewelry from Minor Thread; and more during the McDowell’s one-day studio sale. Saturday, 11 am-4 pm; 3216 Madera Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039
Esquivel
Get the footwear designer’s boots and dress shoes for 50-80% off during his one-day sample sale; entrance is in the alleyway between Sweetzer and Flores Avenues or enter through Douglas Fir. Saturday, 10 am-6 pm; 8309 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Splendid & Ella Moss
Expect up to 70% off women’s, men’s, and kids basics and apparel. The sale returns next Monday, December 14th through Wednesday, December 16th at the same time and place. Friday, 10 am-4 pm; 860 S Los Angeles St, mezzanine 4, Los Angeles, CA 90014; 213.627.3754
Tarina Tarantino
Tarina Tarantino’s DTLA Sparkle Factory and HQ is having up to 80% off jewelry and cosmetics during her holiday pop-up party. Plus, enjoy gratis bubbly, treats, and a photo booth. Friday, 4-9 pm910 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015
For Love & Lemons, Flynn Skye, More
Snag clothing, jewelry, lingerie, and accessories from boho labels like Wildfox, For Love & Lemons, Flynn Skye, Nightcap, Mara Hoffman, Gypsy05, Lovers & Friends, and more during The Trend Boutique’s warehouse sale. There’ll be free bubbly, giveaways, and more. Friday-Saturday, December 19th (closed Sunday), Monday-Friday, 9 am-7 pm, Saturday, 8 am-5 pm; 155 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Ulla Johnson
Enjoy 50-70% off the luxury boho designer’s fall 2015 collection. They ask for you to park on Mascagni, McConnell, or Short Avenues. Friday & Saturday, 9 am-5 pm; 12623 Gilmore Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90066
Velvet by Graham & Spencer
Score 50% off or more on the brand’s women’s and men’s tees, bottoms, dresses, denim (women only), cashmere sweaters, and more from its fall and holiday ’15 collections. Friday, 8 am-6 pm, Saturday, 9 am-1 pm; 3961 Landmark St, Culver City, CA 90232
Wildfox
Get the whimsical LA label’s apparel, swimwear, loungewear, footwear, and accessories for $10-$50 during its two-day warehouse sale. Friday, 10 am-6 pm, Saturday, 10 am-5 pm; 860 S Los Angeles St, mezzanine 3, Los Angeles, CA 90014; 213.627.3754
Zoe Chicco and Workhorse Jewelry
Score 50% off both LA brands’s luxe jewelry during their two-day sample sale in DTLA; RSVP to info@zoechicco.com or info@workhorsejewelry.com to get the exact address. Friday, 12-5 pm, Saturday, 11 am-4 pm; W 4th St & S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Frame Denim
Get women’s tees for $20-$30, denim for $30-$75 (men’s included), silk tops for $50-$75, sweaters for $50-$100, and dresses for $75-$100. Friday, 9 am-5 pm, Saturday, 10 am-3 pm; 3578 Hayden Ave., Culver City, CA 90232
Heidi Merrick, Finders Keepers, More
Snag up to 45% apparel, accessories, and more from Heidi Merrick, Finders Keepers, Eugenia Kim, Black Orchid, J. Ryu, and more during e-boutique Le Box Blanc’s warehouse sale. Friday, 11 am-7 pm; 1100 S Flower St, suite 1200, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Hotel Figueroa
Shop the DTLA hotel’s entire three floors of furnishings, lighting, textiles, artwork, artifacts, and more during its redecorating liquidation sale. Through December 31st; 939 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213.627.8971
Juan Carlos Obando
Enjoy deep discounts on the luxury designer’s dresses, tops, outerwear, and more ready-to-wear pieces during his two-day private sample sale. RSVP to rsvp@jcobando.com. Friday & Saturday, 11 am-3 pm; 201 S Westmoreland Ave, suite 113, Los Angeles, CA 90004
La Perla & Frette
Score the luxury lingerie label’s underpinnings, loungewear, and swimwear for $15-$105 and the luxe linens brand’s beddings and textiles for $29-$239 during both company’s first-ever LA sample sale. Friday, 10 am-6 pm, Saturday, 10 am-4 pm; 1656 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Linea Pelle
Get the luxe leather accessories brand’s wallets for $35, clutches for $50, carryalls for $75-$150, belts for $15-$25, and bracelets for $10 during the sample sale. Friday, 8:30 am-5 pm, Saturday, 9 am-2 pm; 2222 Barry Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90064
McQueen, Elizabeth & James, More
Score up to 90% off designer and contemporary labels like Alexander McQueen, Elizabeth and James, Cynthia Vincent, Corey Lynn Calter, Robert Rodriguez, Giambattista Valli, Manoush, Black Halo, and more during Chic Little Devil’s sample sale. There’ll also be $1, $5, and $10 bins. Through Sunday, 10 am-6 pm; 1206 Maple Ave, 11th Fl, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Monrow
Get up to 75% off the luxe basics brand’s women’s, kid’s, men’s, and athletic apparel during the sample sale. Through Sunday, 10 am-5 pm; 604 S Venice Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
Shades of Grey by Micah Cohen
Snag the contemporary label’s womenswear and menswear for up to 85% off. Saturday & Sunday, 10 am- 5 pm; 1820 Industrial St, Los Angeles, CA 90021
