Events
LA to London! No flight needed.
Dec. 14. Tea and crumpets, anyone? Enjoy the Los Angeles Master Chorale’s English Cathedral Christmas, this Sunday, December 14 at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Imagine that you’re in the majesty of Canterbury Cathedral, experiencing the great, unbroken tradition of British choral works from the 16th century to the present. It’s a holiday experience unlike any other in LA this season! Sunday at 7 p.m. 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. Get Tickets Now
Downtown Burbank Winter Arts Festival
Dec. 13-14. The holidays arrive in Downtown Burbank as the city closes its main thoroughfare for a biannual arts festival curated by indie artisan marketplace Jackalope, featuring more than 200 local makers. Visitors can browse art, photography, ceramics, glass goods, original fashion, jewelry, seasonal treats and more, alongside live music and family activities such as ornament-making. Admission is free. Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. Along San Fernando Boulevard between Magnolia Boulevard and Angeleno Avenue. jackalopeartfair.com
Chain Holiday House in LA
Now Open. A festive, immersive pop-cuisine experience where guests move through themed rooms offering chef-driven dishes, seasonal cocktails and brand-inspired surprises from names like Cracker Barrel, Red Robin, Pepsi, Panda Express, Dutch Bros. and more. The two-hour tasting tour includes collaborations such as a potato pancake bar with unreleased Heinz sauces, a Sundae Claus cone from Friendly’s, a Kahlúa x Dunkin’ Frozen Espresso Martini for 21+, a flight of mini holiday pies paired with Skrewball and new holiday beverages developed with Thunderbolt. Tickets are $75, with happy hour sessions from 5–7 p.m. and night sessions from 8–10 p.m. 649 N. Madison Ave., Los Angeles Get Tickets Now
SANTA Monica Pub Crawl
Dec. 13. The holidays arrive in Santa Monica with the annual SANTA Monica Pub Crawl, where an admission fee benefiting the Westside Food Bank grants access to themed routes offering food and drink specials at stops such as the Victorian, Jameson’s Irish Pub and indoor mini golf venue Holey Moley on Third Street Promenade. Guests are encouraged to wear festive attire—there’s a prize for best holiday spirit—and can opt for a VIP route-hopper ticket for expanded access. In honor of Santa Monica’s 150th anniversary, the crawl will also feature a block party on the Promenade’s new Entertainment Zone with beer gardens, live entertainment, DJs and seasonal pop-up bars. For more information visit santamonicapubcrawl.com
Ring in 2026 Gatsby-style
Dec. 31. Join the Dollface Dames Roaring 20s NYE Bash at Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. A sparkling night of burlesque, dazzling variety acts, DJ afterparty and TWO Champagne toasts (East and West Coast NYE). Slip into your flapper finery and celebrate in vintage glamour and unforgettable style! Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 7 p.m., 8555 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 770-1654. Get Tickets Now
Food + Drinks
New French Bistro Régalade at Beverly Grove
Now Open. This Parisian-inspired bistro from Jocelyn Bulow and Alessandro Iacobelli—also behind neighboring Italian favorite Oste—brings a balance of neighborhood warmth and European charm shaped by Bulow’s French heritage. Guests can drop in for oysters, clams, shellfish and a glass of wine at the zinc-topped bar or stay for a full dinner led by Executive Chef James LaLonde, whose menu elevates classic french dishes with seasonal, local ingredients. Highlights include french onion soup, escargot de Bourgogne and steak frites. For dessert, enjoy bistro tradition with chocolate mousse, île flottante and a rotating French-inspired soft-serve. Monday-Sunday, 5-10 p.m. 8136 W. 3rd Street, Los Angeles. regaladela.com
Maydan Market’s New Bedouin Tent Dining Experience
Now Open. A new private dining experience invites guests into Moroccan-inspired Bedouin tents designed for intimate groups, offering a transportive setting shaped by chef and owner Rose Previte’s travels across the Middle East. Three tents, each uniquely styled with quilted fabrics, beaded entrances, candlelit tables and warm lantern light, create a hushed escape from the city. Inside, enjoy a family-style spread featuring salads and dips, seasonal vegetables, grilled kebabs, centerpiece dishes like whole lamb shoulder, ribeye or branzino and fresh-baked tone bread. Tuesday-Sunday, 5-10 p.m. 4301 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles. Reserve Now
Rick & Morty Crash Lands at Fat Sal’s “Rickmas Interdimensional Holiday”
Until Dec. 31. The popular sandwich brand teams with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products for a first-of-its-kind Rick and Morty–inspired pop-up, transforming Fat Sal’s Hollywood into an interdimensional Rickmas-themed destination with exclusive menus, merchandise and in-store elements. Highlights include the triple pickle rick smashburger, pickle rick BLT, the fat rickmas sandwich and the churry fat shake. Fat Sal’s Hollywood also features a 21+ bar menu with themed cocktails such as the pickle rick back, portal juice frozen mule and meeseeks frozen margarita. Open daily, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 1154 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles. More Information
All-You-Can-Eat Handrolls at Lucky Mizu
Now Serving. The omakase-inspired counter within Level 8 by the Houston Brothers, launches an early-evening Handroll Hour offering all-you-can-eat handrolls for $38. Guests enjoy made-to-order rolls crafted with premium fish, warm seasoned rice and crisp nori, creating a fresh, elevated start to a night at Level 8 or a flavorful pre-dinner ritual in DTLA’s imaginative dining hub. Every Thursday-Saturday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. 1254 S. Figueroa Street 8th Floor, Los Angeles. More Information
Arts + Culture
Your Holiday will SLEIGH!
Dec. 17. Broadway sensation Jessica Vosk arrives for an exclusive SoCal appearance at Segerstrom Center for the Arts on Wednesday, Dec 17. Her powerhouse vocals and incredible stage presence earned her the nickname “the people’s Elphaba,” and this holiday concert is sure to be the ultimate festive extravaganza. Don’t miss her warmth, wit, and Wicked talent! Wednesday at 8 p.m. Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787. scfta.org
TINSELCOLOR: Holiday Soundtracks Live at Cinevita
Now Playing. For The Record unveils the cast of TINSELCOLOR: Holiday Soundtracks Live, a new holiday production hosted by Joey McIntyre at CineVita, a 15,000-square-foot Spiegeltent at Hollywood Park. The show transforms the venue’s stained glass and carved wood into a cinematic holiday setting, featuring more than 25 film scores performed by an eight-piece band and a 14-member company of vocalists, musicians and dancers. McIntyre leads a principal cast that includes Brian Justin Crum, Ty Taylor, Cheyenne Isabel Wells and Dionne Gipson. Showtimes vary. 1248 S. District Drive, Inglewood. tinselcolor.com
Pacific Jazz Orchestra Presents a Holiday Jazz Spectacular
Dec. 13. Aloe Blacc joins Sy Smith, Brenna Whitacre and the Pacific Jazz Orchestra for a Holiday Jazz Spectacular, presenting a refined evening of orchestral jazz featuring holiday classics, jazz standards and new arrangements. Led by seven-time Grammy-nominated arranger and composer Chris Walden, the 40-piece hybrid big band and string orchestra delivers a warm, polished holiday program designed for audiences of all ages. Saturday at 8 p.m. Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. thealex.com
American Icon: The Ford Mustang Immersive Exhibit
Now Open. A new immersive attraction puts visitors behind the wheel of the Ford Mustang for a multi-sensory journey through six decades of American culture, blending 360 projection, high-speed turntables, 4D motion seats and curated exhibits. Featuring narration by Anthony Mackie, the experience guides guests through time-jumping galleries, high-speed driving sequences, a documentary spotlighting Mustang owners and icons, movie Mustangs from Gone in 60 Seconds, Transformers and Kick-Ass, an interactive family-friendly gallery and a 4D thrill ride that casts visitors as undercover agents in a Mustang GTD. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. -7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday: 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. mustangimmersive.com
“Holidays are Brutal” Rage Rooms
Dec. 11. Pluto TV brings its nationwide “Holidays Are Brutal” campaign to Los Angeles with a pop-up rage room offering a cathartic break from holiday stress. Fans can step into classic seasonal scenes and release tension by smashing ornaments, tackling wrapping paper messes and channeling action-movie energy as Pluto TV’s most explosive fight moments play around them. The activation, part of a 10-city tour, pairs with the platform’s new “Holidays Are Brutal” collection, which swaps holiday sweetness for nonstop action from franchises like Charlie’s Angels, Bad Boys, Rush Hour, The Expendables and Gladiator. Free entry with advance sign-up. 120 E. 11th Street, Los Angeles.
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Photo credit: Rickmas Sandwich courtesy of Fat Sal’s and Adult Swim. All images are courtesy of the venues and businesses featured.
