Preux & Proper holiday specials

Tonight, Dec. 12, come to the Ilegal Mezcal Holiday Tattoo pop-up on the balcony with Julio the Monster. Enjoy a variety of holiday menu specials, including Harlem chicken and Melba’s eggnog waffles, sorghum molasses-glazed wings, lemon verbena, and cherry and bourbon-whipped butter. Beverage director Kassasdy Wiggins, along with her two helpful elves, owner and operator Joshua Kopel and executive chef Sammy Monsour, encourage guests to spread good. Through Dec. 30, guests can bring new and unused pet food, treats, toys, paper towels, blankets, litter or grooming supplies to Preux & Proper to support NKLA and be gifted a complimentary cup of cheer. NKLA is an initiative led by Best Friends Animal Society bringing together passionate individuals, city shelters and an entire coalition of animal welfare organizations to end the killing of homeless pets in L.A. city shelters. 840 S. Spring St., (213)896-0090.

Holidays at QUE Skyspace LA

On Dec. 12, come see the final full moon of the year and one of the best Geminid meteor showers, which peaks on Dec. 13. In partnership with the YMCA through Dec. 20, guests who bring a toy valued at $5 or more to the Skyspace box office will receive a free Skyslide ride. 633 W. 5th St., (213)894-9000.

‘Die Hard’ at W Hollywood

The W Hollywood is showing “Die Hard” on a 30-foot screen at 7 p.m. on Dec. 12, and guests can mix and mingle starting at 6 with themed cocktails and festive bites for guests 21 and up. Make a reservation at eventbrite.com/e/scene-at-station-featuring-die-hard-tickets-83564169681. 6250 Hollywood Blvd., (323)798-1355.

Artisanal holiday market in Pasadena

On Saturday, Dec. 14, stroll and shop among 75+ craft and flower designers while listening to holiday music. Take photos with Santa in the Playhouse District. Visit the Pasadena Humane Society for a new friend to bring home for the holidays. Take care of holiday shopping from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 44 S. Madison, shopartisanal.com.

Santa Monica pub crawl

On Dec. 14, enjoy good cheer and help raise money for the Westside Food Bank. Food and drink specials will be offered at 30 of the city’s best bars and restaurants. Wear holiday attire for this annual holiday fundraising event. Participants wear a wristband to receive special drinks for $3-$8. The three locations include a Main Street crawl, Wilshire Boulevard and Ocean/Promenade. The streets of Santa Monica will be filled with merry and good cheer starting at 5 p.m. At Joe’s Pizza, wristband crawlers receive $3 slices until 3 a.m. Tickets range from $10-$25 to secure food and drink specials at all of the bars. A portion of all proceeds from the pub crawl will go to the Westside Food Bank. Throughout the past 10 years, this annual holiday crawl has raised more than a half of a million pounds of food to help those in need during the holidays. The Santa Monica Pub Crawl is for participants 21 years and older. Tickets can be purchased at the Westside Food Bank. 1710 22nd St., (310)828-6016.

‘Elf’ screening at W Los Angeles

Light up the season with a holiday movie while sipping spiked hot cocoa and munching on complimentary popcorn from 6 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 18. Cozy up on the stylish outdoor deck of W Los Angeles-West Beverly Hills for a free showing of “Elf.” STK Los Angeles will sell hot toddies, spiked cocoa and drinks from the outdoor Airstream bar. While there, purchase STK gift cards through Dec. 31 and be rewarded with dining dollars. Purchase a $50 gift card and receive $10 bonus dining dollars. For every $100 worth of gift cards, you receive $25 in dining dollars to be used from Jan. 1 through Marech 31, 2020, except for Valentine’s Day. The card must be presented at time of redemption and valid for food and beverage items only. Visit eventbrite.com/e/movie-night-on-the-wet-deck-showing-elf-tickets-81902525659. 930 Hilgard Ave., (310)659-3535. 

Sofitel Art de Noel  

Come to the annual Christmas rendezvous at Sofitel hotel with a theme of Christmas Couture. Partnering with American fashion designer Natalia Fedner and French mannequin company Window France, garments and jewelry are on display throughout the hotel, with festive garlands and one-of-a-kind tree ornaments. Guests will be dazzled by a touch of French decor and elegance, as well as eye-catching mannequins situated at the entryway and 30-foot Christmas tree, which will be on display through Dec. 31. Enjoy farm-to-table breakfast at Esterel or lobster and burgers for lunch or dinner at Cattle & Claw SoCal Eatery. In the evening, Riviera 31 Lounge Bar offers live music and holiday cocktails. 8555 Beverly Blvd., Suite B, (310)770-1654.

Thursdays with Michael at II Pesce Cucina

On Thursday, Dec. 19, indulge at Eataly LA for a special multi-course seafood dinner at Il Pesce Cucina. The seafood-driven dining spot features two-Michelin-starred chef Michael Cimareusti whipping up new Italian dishes and courses inspired by his roots from Bari. The special one-night-only dinner menu is $65 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. Make a reservation on Resy. 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., (213)310-8000.

Christmas time at Tam O’Shanter

Sit among festive decorations for a hearty pub meal on a winter night. Cozy up by the outdoor fireplace under the holiday tent to enjoy a spiked eggnog cocktail or warm up inside at the bar with a dram from the Tam’s Scotch collection. Through Dec. 30, strolling carolers dressed in Victorian era attire will serenade guests during dinner hours. 2980 Los Feliz Blvd., (323)664-0228.

Holidays at Ever Bar

An Aspen-themed ski chalet holiday pop-up  is open through the end of the month at Ever Bar. Enjoy live music and craft cocktails from 4 p.m. to closing. 1800 Argyle Ave., (213)279-3534.  

Double Take Tiki holiday pop-up 

Through Jan. 1, the Double Take at Hotel Palomare is transformed into a Polynesian-themed holiday pop-up bar called Double Tiki. Highlights include an upside-down Christmas tree, large dancing Santa in a Hawaiian shirt and ugly Hawaiian shirt competitions. Festive cocktail specials are served in pineapples, plastic flasks and tiki mugs lit on fire. 10740 Wilshire Blvd., (310)474-7765.