Nostalgia and storytelling come together at Hotel Shangri-La on Dec. 6, as the hotel honors its past as a home to veterans during WWII. Attend this free storytelling session by seven local veterans from 6 to 8 p.m. Appearances from pin-up models, happy hour specials and a special 20 percent military discount as a ‘thank you’ for their service, when booking a stay during the month of December. Order a select specialty cocktail and 25 percent of the proceeds benefits Pin-Ups for Vets, a local non-profit dedicated to improving the healthcare and quality of life for U.S. Veterans and active duty military. This cocktail will be poured on the rooftop overlooking the Pacific Ocean at ONYX or downstairs in the Dining Room. 1301 Ocean Ave. (310)430-7230.