THE WEEKLY: STEAMPUNK ACROBATICS, FLOSSTRADAMUS + MORE

A rundown of the best events in our fair city this week.

LOVE NAIL TREE 7TH EDITION CHRISTMAS WAREHOUSE SHOPPING EVENT
WHEN: Thursday, December 19, 6pm-11pm & Friday, December 20, 10am-7pm
WHERE: The Warehaas | 611 Gladys Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90021
WHAT: We don’t always wear graphic tees–but when we do, we make sure they tell a story. Celebrate visual storytelling and clothing with a meaning by visiting Love Nail Tree’s 7th Edition shopping event tonight. Expect drinks, homemade desserts, Christmas music, and first grabs at Love Nail Tree’s collection. | more info

UPXUNDR X VIPER ROOM: ‘GRAVY’ POP-UP & PARTY
WHEN: Friday, December 20 at 8:30pm
WHERE: 8852 West Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069
WHAT: Purveyors of the ultimate casual-luxe tees and jerseys, UPXUNDR have been on our radar for a minute. This Friday they team up with the iconic Viper Room for a party soundtracked by up-and-coming beatsmiths and DJs: Esta, Kittens, Joe-Kay and Abeskees. Better yet, get 25% off all the UPXUNDR gear you can get your hands on. $10 pre-sale; $15 at the door. | more info

CULTS AT HOUSE OF BLUES, LA
WHEN: Saturday, December 21 at 7:30pm
WHERE: 8430 West Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069
WHAT: NYC-by-way-of-San Diego duo Cults are making their way home and bringing their sunny, synth-pop with them from the east coast back to where it belongs. Band members Brian Oblivion and Madeline Follin’s whole surf-pop vibe brings about longings of summer, which they probably desperately need in New York this time of year, but while the two are home are the holidays, we could use our own dosage of summer, sun-kissed tuneage. | more info

LUCENT DOSSIER EXPERIENCE AT THE FONDA
WHEN: Saturday, December 21 at 8pm
WHERE: 6126 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90028
WHAT: Acrobats, fire dancers, and snake charmers are just some of the many oddities you may find at a Lucent Dossier Experience show. You may have gotten a taste of this highly theatrical troupe at the Do Lab’s stage at Coachella, but this Saturday, head to the Fonda for the full experience, where steampunk meets electronica meets trapeze for a highly interactive and surreal performance. | more info

FLOSSTRADAMUS AT THE WILTERN
WHEN: Saturday, December 21 at 8pm
WHERE: 3790 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90010
WHAT: For the past eight years, Chi-town boys J2K and Autobot have made breaking new sounds to audiences all over the globe their prerogative and have become club-kings in the process. With their Major Lazer “Original Don” flip introducing them to the masses, the duo have a rep of tearing down every venue they step into:  from warehouse to mainstage, the two have taken party-rocking to a whole different level that doesn’t involve any shuffling whatsoever.  | more info

UGLY SWEATER RUN AT LA STATE HISTORIC PARK
WHEN: Saturday, December 21, 11am
WHERE: 1245 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
WHAT:  Put your hideous christmas sweater to more than one use by rockin’ it at this Saturday’s Ugly Sweater Run. The LA State Historic Park hosts this 5k run dubbed “the ugliest 5k in the world.” Ditch the gatorade and grab a hot chocolate during the run, and at the end of the race, you’ll receive a choice of Sam Adam’s Winter Lager, Boston Lager, or Angry Orchard Hard Cider. Yum.  | more info

LA COUNTY HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
WHEN: Tuesday, December 24, 3-6pm
WHERE: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion | 135 N Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012
WHAT: True to tradition, the LA County Arts Commission presents its 54th annual holiday celebration, complete with over 800 performers presenting music and dance representative of the many cultures and neighborhoods in our fair city. Emmy-nominated performances and there’s free parking at the Music Center? The arts commission knows how to cater to their Angelenos.  | more info

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