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Daily Email - Friday - 12/20/2024
There might be a delay in Christmas presents this year: Santa’s busy running his secret speakeasy! Follow a path through a winter wonderland and stumble into a vintage bar complete with Christmas cocktails and a jaw-dropping variety show. Just don’t tell Mrs. Claus about any of this, or we’re all in big trouble! Enter to win tix to NYE at Santa’s Secret!*
JUST ANNOUNCED
Post Malone has one more show in 2024, and it’s with Outriders at Wild Horses in San Diego on 12/30. Enter for a chance to win 2 VIP passes, $600 travel fare & a two-night hotel stay!*
Ready for PaleyFest 2025? Get up close with stars & creators of your favorite TV shows at the Dolby Theatre March 21–30. First up: Severance Season 2! Become a Paley Member and receive presale access to the best seats before they sell out!*
KODO has shown off the extraordinary emotional and artistic range of the traditional Japanese taiko drum for over 40 years. Win tickets to see them at Walt Disney Concert Hall next February!*
LA native guitar virtuoso Dweezil Zappa brings The Rox(postroph)y Tour to the Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside on Saturday, 1/11. Get your tickets today, or enter to win a pair on us!*
Plus more fresh announcements from Black Tiger Sex Machine, Ray Volpe, and more of your faves!
IN MEMORIAM: BUSINESSES WE LOST IN 2024
As we bid farewell to another year, we find ourselves reflecting on those we lost...
In 2024, several iconic establishments shut their doors, leaving behind a trail of memories. A moment of silence for the businesses that lost the game of capitalism, immortalizing the indelible mark they've left on our hearts:
99 Cents Stores
The Varnish
The Conga Room
The Arby’s on Sunset (now a Prince Street Pizza)
Pink Taco
GRANDMASTER RECORDERS PRESENTS:
HOLIDAY PIANO BAR
Ring in 2025 with Grandmaster Recorders at the 71 Studio Holiday Piano Bar December 20-28! Enjoy a 4-course dinner and access to the rooftop party with an open bar, DJ NOMADIC, canapés, and a champagne toast. Tickets and reservations are available now — don’t miss this unforgettable NYE!*

THIS WEEKEND
🇲🇽 Maldita Vecindad
Tonight, December 20 at The Roxy (9PM)
Buy tickets for an electrifying night of rock en español as Mexico's legendary Maldita Vecindad takes the stage in West Hollywood as part of The Roxy’s “Jingle Bell Roxy” series!
🔊 Walker & Royce Holiday Party 360°
Tonight, December 20 at Exchange LA (10PM)
Tech-house dynamic duo Walker & Royce are bringing their “Rules Don’t Apply” holiday party to DTLA for a night of non-stop bangers. This immersive 360° show starts with opening acts Foolie B2B Taylor Pierce and Papa Lu. And don’t forget to bring personal hygiene products to donate to the LA Mission!
🧶 U.S. Shibari Tour 2024
Tomorrow, December 21 at The Regent Theater (8PM)
Famous for their lightning-fast rope work and intricate designs, experience the mesmerizing artistry of Hajime Kinoko and Marie Sauvage as they bring their U.S. Shibari Tour 2024 to DTLA for a night of rope bondage artwork.
🐟 Samantha Fish
Tomorrow, December 21 at The Fonda Theatre (8:30PM)
One of the most dynamic blues guitar players today, Samantha Fish brings her latest project to Hollywood, Death Wish Blues, a collaborative album with Jesse Dayton. As part of her Shake ‘Em On Down Tour, she’s joined by Jon Spencer and Cedric Burnside!
😇 It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
Sunday, December 22 at Lancaster Performing Arts Center (2PM)
Cedar Street Theatre’s "It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" reimagines the iconic film as a 1940s live radio broadcast. Watch the heartwarming story of George Bailey unfold while Foley artists create immersive sound effects, all enhanced by original music by local artist Eric Weinstein!
LOCALS ONLY
Make the yuletide even gayer and enter Gay DoLA’s Holi-gay Sweepstakes! We’ve got a $200 Cantiq LA gift card, a candle-making workshop, and more prizes on the line!
Are you 1. a kickass writer, 2. based in LA, and 3. currently enrolled in an accredited university? We're hiring content interns! Email your resume to [email protected] and let us know why you’d be a great fit for the DoLA team!
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