Events
Conrad Los Angeles – ’23 Above Grand New Year’s Celebration
Starts Dec. 31. Embrace the New Year under skyline views of Downtown LA at Agua Viva, a rooftop restaurant located in Conrad Los Angeles. 23 Above Grand New Year’s Eve event will feature DJ sets by Lovefingers and KCRW’s Novena Carmel and Silva. Toast to 2023 with access to a premium open bar, bites by Chef José Andrés, and enchanting fireworks illuminating the city in celebration and cheer. See menu here. Saturday, 9 p.m. – 1 p.m. 100 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles. Get Tickets Now
Holidays in Little Tokyo
Until Dec. 31. Little Tokyo brings you a full schedule of family-friendly events in DTLA this season. Check off your gift list during the holiday hop shopping event, capturing a photo with Shogun Santa, and enjoy the festival scene by the Christmas tree in Japanese Village Plaza. Times and dates vary, check website for more details. 250 E. First Street #201, Los Angeles. littletokyola.org
New Year’s Eve at The Hollywood Roosevelt
Dec. 31. The Hollywood Roosevelt’s Blossom Ballroom comes alive this New Year’s Eve for dinner and dancing in style. Indulge in an elegant four-course dinner prepared by Chef Rigo Salas with premium open bar from 8-9pm. Live entertainment features the international darlings of pin up, the Satin Dollz, and a festive countdown with a champagne toast at midnight. Formal gala attire, 21+. Saturday, 8 p.m – 1 a.m. 7000 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles. Get Tickets Now
The Immersive Nutcracker – A Winter Miracle
Until Jan. 2. Experience a holiday classic like never before at the immersive holiday experience of The Nutcracker. Listen to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score immersed with special theatrical projections. Meet a life-sized nutcracker, and festive photo opportunities. Dates and times vary. 6400 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles. Get Tickets Now
December Movie Nights at i|O Rooftop
Now Open. The Godfrey invites the neighbors to weekly movie nights all month long in December. Cocktails and complimentary popcorn included. Check the website’s happenings page for the movie line up. Every Friday, 7 p.m. – 12 a.m. 1400 Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles. Reserve Now
Holiday Dinner Specials
CITRIN
Dec. 24. Modern California restaurant Citrine is open Christmas Eve with a holiday tasting menu. Dinner highlights include egg caviar, Japanese buri (yellowtail), truffle risotto, Sonoma lamb loin and more. Tuesday – Thursday, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Friday – Saturday, 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. 1104 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica. Reserve Now.
The Feast of Seven Fishes
Dec. 24. ‘Tis the Season at Drago Centro in Downtown Los Angeles and they are celebrating the holidays by preparing a special menu called The Feast of the Seven Fishes Tasting Menu. Some of the highlights include a lobster cappuccino with vanilla foam, Takoashi octopus with miniature vegetables and herb salad, seared ahi tuna and more. For dessert, a wam ricotta profiteroles with mandarin sauce and toasted almond. Saturday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. 525 South Flower Street, Los Angeles. DragoCentro.com
Italian Holiday Feast at Mi Piace
Dec. 24. Celebrate Christmas Eve at a big Italian family feast at Mi Piace with signature menu items such as the ravioli con salsiccia, grilled double lamb chops, or spaghetti aragosta. For dessert, a must try is the Midnight Fantasy, a chocolate cake with Swiss bittersweet chocolate fudge and raspberry pur̩e. Saturday, from 11 a.m. Р11 p.m. 25 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena. mipiace.com
Indian Cuisine for the Holidays
Dec. 24. Sugar and spice make everything nice this Christmas Eve at Arth Bar + Kitchen. The menu features tandoor starters and handcrafted breads, entrees, rice and desserts. The holiday cocktail is called the Old Monk’s Manhattan, made with Old Monk spiced Indian rum, banana liqueur, and cinnamon infused vermouth. Saturday, 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. 9531 Culver Blvd., Culver City. arthla.com
Hamasaku’s Seasonal Menu
Now Open. SaMo’s Hamasaku is currently featuring a seasonal holiday menu. For starters, choose from the fat bastard oysters or Peruvian scallops, transition to mains such as the yuzu tostada, and finishwith their signature dessert, a Tokyo tiramisu. Tuesday – Sunday, times vary. 11043 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles. hamasakula.com
Arts + Culture
Ain’t Too Proud Live at The Ahmanson Theatre
Until Jan. 1. Watch the smash-hit Broadway musical that follows the life of The Temptations as they journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Nominated for 12 Tony awards and the winner of the 2019 Tony Award for best choreography, Ain’t Too Proud  showcases the silky-smooth harmonics and signature dance moves to the group’s treasured hits, such as “My Girl”, “Just My Imagination”, “Get Ready”, and more. Times vary. 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles. Get Tickets Now
Another World: The Transcendental Painting Group
Now Open. LACMA introduces the first comprehensive traveling museum exhibition devoted to the Transcendental Painting Group. The members of the group sought to explore spiritually heightened abstraction by employing free-wheeling symbols and imagery drawn from the collective unconscious. Thursday – Tuesday, times vary. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. lacma.org
Holiday Shopping
Holiday gifts at Netflix at The Grove
Until Dec. 31. Head to Netflix at The Grove as your one-stop destination to buy gifts for everyone on your list. They are offering a wide assortment of collectibles, apparel, books and toys that cannot be found anywhere else, including the popular Stranger Things Hellfire Club raglan, Squid Game accessories, and more. Plus head to the Holiday House section, packed with holiday theme photo ops with new shows like Emily in Paris and Enola Holmes. Open daily, times vary. 189 The Grove Dr G-10, Los Angeles. More Info
Photo credit: “Ain’t Too Proud”, Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson. Midnight Fantasy with Desserts, Courtesy of Mi Piace. QMS Holiday Set, QMS Cosmetics. Steak, courtesy of Citrin. Sushi dishes, Hamasaku. Old Man’s Manhattan, Photography by Tonelson. Shogun Santa, courtesy of Go Little Tokyo. The Immersive Nutcracker, courtesy of LighthouseImmersive. Another World, LACMA All images are courtesy of the businesses and venues.
