Plus, holiday bars at Daisy, Gin Rummy and more
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KazuNori Opens in Calabasas — Dec. 17
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The city’s favorite hand roll bar unveils a new location at The Commons at Calabasas.
PopUp Bagels Opens in Brentwood — Dec. 19
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PopUp Bagels ushers in weekend fun early with its debut, featuring a schmear collaboration with La La Land Kind Cafe, plenty of bagels and other surprises.
Fleur du Mal Complimentary Embroidery — Dec. 20
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The stylish lingerie and fashion brand treats shoppers to complimentary embroidery with any purchase at its Almont Drive boutique.
Yama Sushi Marketplace Mochi Making Class — Dec. 20
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The San Gabriel Valley location hosts a free mochi pounding demonstration from 11 a.m. to noon set to music by taiko drummers. After, Little Tokyo institution Fugetsu-Do provides mochi.
Violet L.A. Bûche de Noël Class — Dec. 20
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From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., pastry chef Yesenia Cruz takes aspiring bakers step-by-step through making the classic French yule log cake. Light bites and drinks are included in admission.
Five Records: A Four-Part Music Exploration Series — Dec. 21
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Happening every last Sunday of the month through February at Only the Wild Ones wine bar in Venice, The Gaslamp Killer presents an evening of music that includes a top-to-bottom album listen, a DJ set and an exploration of five records and the stories behind them.
Frosty’s Christmas Bar — Through Dec. 30
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This 21+ holiday experience immerses imbibers in a Christmas-to-the-max space ripe for festive cocktails and photo moments.
Daisy Merry-rita Bar — Through December
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Daisy Margarita Bar has gone big for its first holiday season. Amid festive decor, sip seasonal drinks like the Partridge & Pear Margarita with poached pear and duck fat and Gingerbread-House Margarita Milk Punch, among others.
Holiday Takeover at Gin Rummy — Through December
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The Marina del Rey tiki bar embraces the spirit of the season with themed decor, soundtrack and drinks like a frozen marshmallow daiquiri, gingerbread mojito and the Christmas Colada.
Katsuya Century City Holiday Specials — Through December
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Available at its Century City, Brentwood and L.A. Live locations, Katsuya meets the high culinary expectations of the holiday season with savory excellence. Its special menu items for the season include smoked duck breast nabe udon, spicy lobster miso soup and a surf and turf roll.
Shutters on the Beach Holiday Cocktails — Through December
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Get cozy in Shutters’ Living Room (or at 1 Pico) while enjoying new holiday cocktails like the Eggnog Martini and Sour Cherry Fizz.
Viceroy Santa Monica Après Surf Lounge — Through Feb. 28
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This Après Surf Lounge immerses diners in an Aspen-chic setting where they can enjoy sweet and savory shared plates like crispy risotto arancini and cinnamon rolls.