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Things to do this weekend in Los Angeles: Dec 15-17

Michael Juliano
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Michael Juliano
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We curate an L.A. weekend itinerary of the city’s best concerts, culture and cuisine, every week, just for you.

Friday

Get a taste of the craveable, acclaimed cookies, “Crack Pie,” truffles and soft serve from sweets pioneer Christina Tosi during a Milk Bar bake sake at Jon & Vinny’s.

Roam a Downtown warehouse space full of Shepard Fairey’s iconic artwork during the closing weekend of Damaged. The politically-focused exhibition marks Fairey’s first major solo exhibition in L.A. in nearly a decade.

Watch A Christmas Story on a festive Hollywood rooftop as The Ultimate Holiday Movie Series presented by Rooftop Cinema Club and Time Out continues this weekend at the Montalban.

Saturday

If you’re up for a two-day music fest this weekend, Rolling Loud kicks off today at the NOS Events Center. Saturday’s lineup includes sets from Schoolboy Q, Migos, Lil Uzi Vert and Gucci Mane, with Future, Rae Sremmurd and Post Malone on Sunday.

Hit up art sales and open houses at more than 30 galleries during the Bergamot Station Holiday Open Househeld at the Santa Monica arts complex.

Drink for those in need as the Santa Monica Pub Crawl brings food and drink specials to over 30 spots in Santa Monica, with a portion of proceeds benefitting the Westside Food Bank.

Take your pick between a pair of festive holiday performances: The Angeles Chorale and a small ensemble of musicians perform holiday classics during the Holiday Sing-Along at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in the afternoon, while the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles Holiday Spectacular swings by the Alex Theatre with a matinee and evening show.

Sunday 

Sample a mix of sweet and savory treats, including cereal milk soft serve and a truffle chicken burger, as the Milk Bar x the NoMad Holiday Pop-Up rolls into ROW DTLA’s Smorgasburg on Sunday.

Head to Alma in the Standard, Hollywood where Chef Ari Taymor is hosting the Badmaash crew for Feasting with Friends, a one-night-only collaborative, à la carte menu that interweaves Badmaash’s exploration of Indian spices, street food and techniques.

See the Los Angeles Master Chorale perform one of the most memorable choral works in history as they sing Handel’s Messiah at the Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Close out your weekend in your PJs as Cinespia presents a pajama party and screening of Home Alone at the Los Angeles Theatre.

Find more things to do this weekend by clicking each day or by heading over to our weekend calendar. 

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