

Happy Holidays!
LAaLA
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4th::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
The 17th
6:30pm
Wells Fargo Parking lot
Official Site: http://www.atwaterchamber.org
ART OF THE STREETS
Check out Graffiti-inspired artwork from album covers and t-shirts to President Barack Obama’s LA campaign headquarters.
$5
7pm
Autry National Center Wells Fargo Theater
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5th::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
There will be live music, Santa Claus, holiday treats, and carolers singing jingles. Free
5pm-9pm
FIRST FRIDAYS ON ABBOT KINNEY
Go to my favorite neighborhood in LA and stroll
Free
6-10pm
http://www.abbotkinneynow.com/
LOS FELIZ ARTWALK
Tour one of LA’s hippest neighborhoods for a night of open art galleries. Specific details on website.
5-10pm
http://www.losfelizartwalk.org/
RIDE-Arc Night Ride
Meet people at this biking social that focuses on local architectural gems and urban anthropology while finding out more about unique landscape.
Free
9-11pm
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6th::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
There’s Samohi Choir, Off Their Jingle Bell Rockers, Santa Claus and more. Free
6-9pm
http://www.mainstreetsm.com/holiday08info.html
Check out this afternoon craft bazaar.
Free
11am-4pm
OLD BANK DISTRICT
This grand block party in downtown’s Old Bank District features a music stage organized by Little Radio, with performances from The Like, Restaurant and more. There’s even an art bazaar at the Farmers and Merchants bank, special holiday menus from the Pete's Cafe, Rocket Pizza and Warung Cafe restaurants and maybe even faux snow… Wear your boots!
6pm-12am
Price: Free
4th and 5th and Main and Spring Streets
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7th::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
SUSTAINABLE SUNDAYS @ the
James Rojas' urban planning art project "Building a Sustainable L.A." allows participants to re-imagine a green
Free
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles
http://www.nhm.org/weekends/sustainable
XMAS FAIR @ Mar
Get your shopping at this fruits, veggies, baked goods, and special Christmas crafts festival.
8:30am-2pm
Mar
ALL WEEKEND::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
HDFEST
See HD short films and features starring Tom Arnold, Kevin Nealon, Gil Bellows, Esai Morales, Dana Delaney and many others. Wow – there’s a groundbreaking showcase of High-Definition Animation, focusing on various styles and techniques from innovative international animators.
Tickets $10; all access passes are $50
12.5-7.08; Friday - 8-9:30pm, Saturday - 12-10pm, Sunday - 2-10pm
Dolby Laboratories' Larry Umlang Presentation Theatre II
http://www.hdfest.com/hdfestla.html
LA SKI & SNOWBOARD EXPO
This 4-day Ski Dazzle offers the newest accessories, gear and equipment for the slopes. Pay for admission in exchange for a free day lift ticket at Big Bear voucher.
Thursday, Friday – 4-11pm
Saturday – 11am-10pm
Sunday – 12-6pm
800.448.7775
http://www.skidazzlelosangeles.com/
CONSCIOUS
Enjoy holistic holiday gifts ranging from green home knick-knacks to organic clothes, mostly $25 and less.
Free
Saturday & Sunday – 10am-6pm
LAX Hilton Hotel
5711 West Century Blvd.
http://www.consciousgiftshow.com/
ONGOING::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
The name says it all!
Free
12.8-30.08
5-10pm
323.913.4688
http://www.dwplightfestival.com/
KITANDA
Stock up on your favorite Brazilian foods as this great store goes out of business. Items will be up to 50% off, including the fantastically comfy Havianna slippers, jewelry and food.
Monday-Saturday – Noon to 6pm, Closed Sunday
Kitanda
ICESKATING at
Come downtown and ice skate and imagine you’re on the east coast.
One hour sessions: $6 Skate rental: $2
ends January 19
SILVERLAKE
Ghettogloss-sponsors this vintage clothing, pet couture, tarot reading and horticulture fair.
Free
Saturdays & Sundays: 9am-5pm (thru December 21)
Citibank Parking Lot
ICESKATING in
Thru January 19th bring your inner child back at this local outdoor rink.
$10 including skate rental
Daily, 10am-10pm