Westfield Holiday Market
On Dec. 8, capture the holiday magic with a pet photo experience with Santa. Snowfall and live performances enlighten shoppers daily at a magical wonderland with pop-up shops. Holiday offerings include Our Place for kitchen accessories and cookware, Little Posh baby and small children clothing and accessories and Diamond Art Club offering arts and crafts, which are diamond painting kits similar to paint-by-number. Hanukkah celebrations include a seasonal changing mural on Level 1 near Nordstrom Court. Visit Santa in his bungalow and Mrs. Claus in her bakery. Check in with Santa’s helper to mail your letter to Santa. Peer into Mrs. Claus bakery windows to see the goodies she is cooking up and receive a sweet treat. On Dec. 11, listen to a capella singing group Squad Harmonix perform at 12 p.m. Visit westfield.com.
REVOLVE Winterland
Experience a family friendly, immersive experience providing the joy of the holiday season. Open to the public on Dec. 9 -11, from noon to 9 p.m., enjoy delicious bakery treats and hot cocoa and a Ferris wheel and cotton candy station. Guests can also stuff a customized stocking with REVOLVE Beauty favorites. Each stocking purchase will benefit Baby2Baby, a nonprofit that provides essentials to children living in poverty across the country. Winterland will also have plenty of REVOLVE’s signature interactive photo moments that will be fun for the entire family. 55 N. La Cienega Blvd.
Holiday Shopping at Pendry WeHo
Enjoy an array of holiday treats and gifts at a holiday market, Dec. 9 from 5 to 9 p.m. In partnership with Rachel Zoe and her premier shopping platform, Curateur, the hotel’s Garden Terrace welcomes guests and visitor to enjoy a cocktail by Tanqueray and bites from Wolfgang Puck. Listen to live music while strolling through a festive luxury gifting venue. Activations include Glamsquad and holiday selections from Sugarfina, luxury water bottles from Burga, sweaters by ParrishLA and jewelry by Loren Stewart and EF Collection. The hotel lobby will have a special tree lighting ceremony with Zoe at 7 p.m. 8430 Sunset Ave., (310)928-9000.
‘Pawlidays’ at Sofitel
A pet-friendly event at the Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills is on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For a $20 donation, have your photo taken with Santa and enjoy holiday treats for your four-legged pal and yourself. Onsite dog adoptions will be available courtesy of Wagmor Pets Dog Rescue. Proceeds from support Wagmor Pets and helps dogs that need forever homes. Also bring an unwrapped or like new toy, book or game to the front desk of the hotel now through Dec. 17. The toy drive for People Assisting the Homeless provides a glimmer of holiday spirit to children experiencing homelessness. 8555 Beverly Blvd., (310)278-5444.
Grand Central Market holiday events
During December, Grand Central Market is a wonderland for your holiday needs with delicious food, drinks and vendor activations. Play a traditional loteria bingo on Saturday, Dec. 10 and meet Santa Claus on Sunday, Dec. 11, and Dec. 18. Learn how to make charcuterie boards at a Charcuterie LA workshop on Dec. 15 and Dec. 21. 317 S. Broadway, (213)359-6007.
Bar Moruno Sunday roast dinner
A rotating menu for two is offered for dine-in guests on Dec. 11 and Dec. 18. Select one main protein and receive three side dishes for $75. The menu includes Santa Maria style rotisserie beef ribs with hot sauce, beef bread, shaved fennel salad and campfire beans. 3705 Sunset Blvd., (323)546-0505.
Rapido sidewalk holiday party
Chef + cookbook author Molly Baz will appear with her adorable dachshund named ‘Tuna’ at Rapido on Sunday, Dec. 11 from 3 to 6 p.m. She will offer tastes of her new California Red called Drink This Wine to enjoy with Bar Moruno snacks. Select from an array of holiday gift baskets starting at $60. They are filled with an assortment of tinned fish, wine and Spanish snacks and provisions. Rapido offers their new wine club in time for the holidays. Each month, David Rosoff and his team curate a selection of four dynamic, organic/biodynamic wines for $125 per month. Members will receive tasting notes and pairing suggestions along with their box of wines and receive 10% off additional shop purchases when picking up after the 10th of each month. 3707 W. Sunset Blvd., (323)546-0505.
Miramar Winter Wonderland
Come to a free holiday event on Dec. 11 to see the historic 151-year-old landmark Moreton Bay Fig tree brightly lit and take a photo with Santa at the beachside Fairmont Miramar Hotel and Bungalows. A 20-foot-tall Christmas tree greets guests in the Miramar Gardens. Starting at 2 p.m., enjoy complimentary festive drinks, small bites and holiday activities. Listen to live music, decorate festive cookies, make crafts and see a fire truck showcase. In partnership with the local non-profit Santa MoniCARES, the Westside Food Bank and Chrysalis, guests are encouraged to bring canned food, as well as new or gently worn clothing and monetary gifts for donations. 101 Wilshire Blvd., (310)576-7777.
Krampus’ Cove pop-up
Come to an immersive, handcrafted guided cocktail experience at Lost Property Bar in Los Angeles throughout December. The creators of Black Lagoon, Erin Hayes and Kelsey Ramage provide creepy themed holiday cocktails and wickedly fun surprises during two seatings at 5 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $25. 1704 Vine. St., (323)987-4445.
Cozy Up with Four Roses
On Wednesday, Dec. 14, celebrate the season at the Million Dollar Theater, and step into a golden-era, merry and mellow theater takeover. Enjoy holiday-inspired craft Four Roses cocktails, Kentucky-inspired concessions, festive holiday vinyl record listening pods and a screening of the classic holiday film, “A Christmas Story.” Tickets include the movie ticket, complimentary cocktails, concessions and some fun surprises. The festive event is from 6 to 10 p.m. While tickets are free, reserve your space on Eventbrite. A recommended donation is requested at checkout. All proceeds from the event will benefit Midnight Mission. Must be 21+ to attend. eventbrite.com/e/four-roses-old-fashioned-film-night-tickets-472688693607?aff=erelpanelorg. 307 S. Broadway.
Everytable opens new locations
Come to the opening of Everytable Hollywood on Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 11 a.m. The first 200 guests will receive a free Everytable meal until supplies last. Guests can experience live music and samples from local vendors to celebrate the opening day. On Thursday, Dec. 15, attend the Mid-Wilshire opening location for the same giveaways and festivities. everytable.com. 5164 Wilshire Blvd., and 7288 W. Sunset Blvd., (323)597-3464.
Hola Ibiza at LouLou
Celebrate the holidays with paella, tapas and sangria at Santa Monica’s French-Mediterranean restaurant, LouLou. Hola Ibiza Night transports guests to the magic Mediterranean Isla Blanca to experience the Bohemian chic lifestyle every Thursday starting at 6:30 p.m. There are live musicians, performers and for a limited-time authentic Spanish paella, array of tapas and sangria. Reserve on Opentable. 395 Santa Monica Place #300, (323)410-2337.
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