Events
Experience The Holiday Event Of The Season
Now Open. Holiday Road, LA’s leading immersive holiday event, returns for its 5th year, promising more enchantment than ever. Welcoming over 100,000 guests, it features a mile-long trail, larger-than-life holiday displays, thousands of lights, Santa and Mrs. Claus and endless holiday cheer. Now until Saturday, December 28, at King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas. Hours vary. 26800 W. Mulholland Highway, Calabasas. Get Tickets Now
Krampus’ Cove
Starts Dec. 5. Led by bar veterans Erin Hayes and Kelsey Ramage, creators of the award-winning Black Lagoon concept, Krampus’ Cove is an immersive cocktail pop-up inspired by the dark legend of Krampus. Returning to Los Angeles for its third year, Cole’s French Dip will transform into a macabre holiday scene with black Christmas trees, doll heads and faux severed body parts. It includes an interactive ticketed show featuring Krampus and his evil elves, complete with board games and nightly two-seatings. Opening night, Thursday at 6:30 p.m. 118 E. Sixth Street, Los Angeles. Get Tickets
Join The Godfrey Hollywood For Holiday Drag Bingo Featuring Bingo Babe Roxy Wood
Dec. 9. Celebrate the holiday season at ALK’s Holiday Drag Bingo Night, featuring festive drink and food specials, laughter and exciting prizes, including a grand prize two-night stay at The Godfrey. Admission is free, and guests can enjoy multiple chances to win fabulous prizes each round, making it a fun-filled evening perfect for friends and holiday cheer. Monday, 6:30-10 p.m. 1400 Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles. More Information
Holey Moley Santa Monica
Starts Dec. 6. Enjoy 27 holes of mini golf at Holey Moley Golf Club Santa Monica, an immersive spot on the Third Street Promenade by Australian company Funlab. The venue features themed golf holes, private karaoke rooms and fun cocktails like the Rub A Dub in the Tub. The food menu features hot chicken sliders, fried pickles, elote corn ribs, plant-based lettuce cups and churros with dulce de leche. Opens this Friday at 11 a.m.-1 a.m. 1315 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica. holeymoley.com
Guerlain Wellness at Regent Santa Monica Beach
Now Open. The Maison Guerlain and Regent Santa Monica Beach present Guerlain Wellness, a 10,000-square-meter spa featuring 12 treatment rooms, a VIP suite, lounges, steam rooms, saunas, a hot tub, a fitness center and a pool. The boutique offers Guerlain’s iconic skincare, makeup and fragrance collections, including customizable products from the exclusive L’Art & La Matière line, allowing guests to continue their personalized beauty rituals at home. Open daily, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. 1700 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica. santamonica.regenthotels.com
Food + Drinks
Camphor Steak Frites Pop-Up: A Special Holiday Treat
Dec. 5-7. Michelin-starred Camphor, from DTLA’s Arts District, brings its popular steak frites night to Lumière Brasserie at The Fairmont Century for a limited-time pop-up. Running for the next two weekends, this first one offers a $65 prix-fixe menu featuring expertly prepared steak, golden fries, crisp salad and freshly baked baguette with butter. Guests can enhance their meal with signature desserts and craft cocktails. Lunch and dinner seatings are available. 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles. Reserve Now
A Skyline Winter Chalet Experience
Now Open. Transforming its lobby lounge into a winter chalet-inspired retreat, the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown is offering the seasonal experience features a holiday-themed menu of festive bites and cocktails. Highlights include caviar and roasted shallot dip with truffle potato chips, mini beef Wellington with mushroom duxelles and cocktails like the frosted oak sour and midnight sleigh ride, both crafted with SirDavis American whiskey. Open daily, 4:30–6:30 p.m. 900 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. ihg.com
Wicked-Inspired “Green Elixir” at Ever Bar
Now Serving. In honor of Wicked‘s big-screen debut and its live performances at the nearby Pantages Theatre, Kimpton Everly Hollywood presents the “Green Elixir,” a themed cocktail now available at Written Hand, the hotel’s Mediterranean-inspired bar and restaurant. Inspired by Elphaba’s signature hue, the drink blends Ketel One Vodka, crème de menthe, crème de cacao and oat milk for a creamy mint-chocolate flavor. Priced at $20, the Green Elixir offers a pre- or post-show indulgence for theater fans and cocktail lovers alike. Sunday-Thursday, 5-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 5-10:30 p.m. 1800 Argyle Ave., Los Angeles. everlyhotelhollywood.com
Genghis Cohen’s Hanukkah Ice Cream
Dec. 6. Fairfax District favorite Genghis Cohen partners with McConnell’s Fine Ice Cream to debut a Hanukkah-inspired flavor: Baby Got Mac(aroon). The limited-edition treat features toasted coconut macaroon cookies blended into coconut cream ice cream with bittersweet Guittard chocolate shards. Available by the scoop or pint, it can be enjoyed at Genghis Cohen, McConnell’s California scoop shops or ordered online for nationwide delivery. Hours vary. 740 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles. More Information
Blitzen’s Bar at Westfield Century City
Now Open. A seasonal pop-up at Westfield Century City, offers festive drinks like eggnog, mulled wine, and hot toddies throughout December. Located in the mall’s atrium, the space features scheduled snowfalls, live performances and bar snacks, along with hot chocolate and marshmallows for non-alcoholic options. Hours vary. 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles. westfield.com
Arts + Culture
The Most Magical Nutcracker of Them All!
Starts Dec. 12. Experience why The Nutcracker is one of the great joys of the holidays! Embrace the magic and marvel of American Ballet Theatre’s production which has become almost as iconic and as beloved as the season itself. Make a memory and share The Nutcracker with your friends and family! Dec 12 – 22, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.8784. scfta.org
‘Wicked’ at the Pantages Theatre
Now Showing. Explore the untold story of Elphaba and Glinda in Wicked, a tale of friendship, love and courage that reimagines the land of Oz. Returning to the Pantages Theatre, this beloved production offers a fresh perspective on the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good, set against dazzling performances of songs like “Defying Gravity” and “For Good.” With its stunning visuals and heartfelt narrative, Wicked invites audiences to see Emerald City in a whole new light. Check website for showtimes. 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles. broadwayinhollywood.com
The Wallis presents BODYTRAFFIC’s “This Reminds Me of You”
Dec. 6-7. A performance that delves into the emotional impact of memories sparked by unexpected moments—a song, a painting or a fleeting sensation. With choreography by Juel D. Lane, Trey McIntyre and Matthew Neenan, the production reflects on how these fragments of the past shape our future and connect us, offering a powerful celebration of memory’s enduring influence. Friday at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills. thewallis.org
First Fridays at The Geffen Contemporary
Dec. 6. MOCA Geffen in Little Tokyo presents Olafur Eliasson’s solo exhibition, part of the PST ART: Art & Science Collide initiative. The show features site-specific installations that use geometric optics to explore perception, embodiment and participation. Visitors can also experience in-gallery dance activations by QWENGA. Admission is free. Friday, 5-8 p.m. 152 N. Central Ave., Los Angeles pst.art
Photo credit: Celia Hottenstein as Glinda and Olivia Valli as Elphaba in the National Tour of WICKED courtesy of the Pantages Theatre. Guerlain Wellness courtesy of Regent Santa Monica Beach. All other images are courtesy of the venues and businesses featured.
