Rum and Salsa at Skyspace
As part of Skyspace’s night series of events, the rooftop bar with sweeping city views is throwing a night of salsa dancing. Start the night off with salsa lessons and then grab yourself a free drink and dance the night away to the musical stylings of Angel Luis Figueroa and his band, FLACO. While you’re up there, be sure to take a complimentary spin on their famous translucent glass skyslide, and glide 1,000 feet above DTLA. $25; Saturday; 633 West 5th St, Los Angeles, CA; 213.894.9000
Santa’s North Pole Village at Wisdome LA
Celebrate the holidays in a life-size elfin village with a 4D northern lights inspired show, 360-degree snowflake adventure ride, wintry “bubble room,” festive photo opportunities, and candy land crafts. Additional highlights include ice skating (extra cost), gingerbread house creating, ornament decorating, photos with Santa or a group picture inside a giant snow globe. Bring gifts for Toys-for-tots donation and receive a present from Kris Kringle. $30, $25/children; Through Monday; Wisdome LA, 1147 Palmetto St, Los Angeles, CA
SPARKLE DTLA
Experience the world’s largest illuminated interactive holiday display at The Bloc. SPARKLE DTLA will take you through a nighttime journey of 16 million hues of lights that will illuminate the city skyline and synchronize to holiday songs at the top of each hour. Make sure to check out the 16ft larger-than-life ornament that you can walk through and the 32ft tree that you can step inside to capture your perfect photo-op moments. Free; Friday, 6 – 9:30 pm; 700 S Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90017
