Everyone’s favorite gluttonous holiday is coming in hot. Before you feast like kings and queens, donate to your local food drive or volunteer to feed and clothe the homeless. Then, treat yourself to an endless supply of turkey and enjoy the extended weekend. We've got parties until 6 in the morning, craft fairs and Black Friday sales coming your way. Whatever your flavor, it's all happening in Los Angeles.
Thursday, November 23
Feed The Homeless
All around the city, organizations, and groups of friends are volunteering their time to feed the tens of thousands of homeless people living in Los Angeles. Pass out socks, blankets and smiles with
Socks4Souls along
Skid Row or gear up for
LA on Cloud9's 5th Annual Thanks & Giving in
MacArthur Park to cook and serve 30 turkeys and/or hams.
Gooble Gobble Give LA 2017 is feeding Thanksgiving eats to the hungry at The
Regent in DTLA, and many more locations and organizations are participating as well.
Deets: Volunteer locations, time and regulations vary
Image courtesy of Midnight Mission
Thanksgiving at Manuela
While there are a handful of restaurants serving up Thanksgiving meals, only one has an urban outdoor space decked out with murals and a chicken coop. Manuela, located in Hauser & Wirth is throwing down a fresh farm-to-table meal stacked with turkey, pork belly, squash, green bean casserole, cornbread stuffing and three sweet treats by pastry chef Rose Lawrence.
Deets: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.;
Manuela; $60; More info
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Friday, November 24
West Side Story Screening
Winner of an impressive ten Academy Awards, West Side Story is the Oscar record holder for filmic musical. Inspired by Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, the film follows two youngsters in rival NYC gangs and their love creates tensions and ultimately ends in tragedy. In honor of the Leonard Bernstein Centennial, you can now experience the film on the big screen while the LA Phil plays his magnificent music live! Feel free to come early and enjoy complimentary drinks from the garden, which has grade-A views of the city.
Deets: Starts at 8 p.m.;
Walt Disney Concert Hall; $20 - $86; More info
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Pulp Fiction in 35mm (Midnight Show)
Head to New Beverly Cinema for a midnight screening of Quentin Tarantino's iconic film, Pulp Fiction. Watch him weave three stories together in this exhilarating action/drama. The plot follows two hitmen out to retrieve a stolen suitcase, an aging boxer paid to lose his fight and a young couple trying to rob a local diner.
Deets: 11:55 p.m. - 2:55 a.m.;
New Beverly Cinema; $8; More info
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Midnight Lovers: 3 Year Anniversary
This one goes out to all our party animals, night owls and insomniacs who need to blow off some steam after spending all day with their families. Midnight Lovers is back this Saturday with DJ Boris Werner taking you on an all vinyl trip through house music, disco and techno from midnight to sunrise. Leave the stilettos at home because your dogs will without a doubt be barking halfway through the night. This event is not for the weak; your five-hour energy will not save you.
Deets: 11:59 p.m. - 6 a.m.; Location TBA; $15 Early Bird; $20 GA; More info
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Saturday, November 25 - Sunday, November 26
Handmade La
The Craft & Folk Museum is gearing up for its bi-annual sale and fundraiser, Handmade LA. Shop local and meet some of the best emerging and established makers, artists and creators in Los Angeles. Purchase chic leather bags from Calila, one-of-a-kind jewelry from Fulcrum Jewelry Studio and stylish stationery from akrDesignStudio. Once you’re done shopping, groove to a little music and enjoy some free eats.
Deets: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.;
Craft & Folk Art Museum; Free; More info
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Saturday, November 25
Post Thanksgiving Hike-Off to Mount Hollywood
So you ate so much that you hate yourself, congratulations, you did Thanksgivings right. Spend the morning amongst fellow self-loathers and hike off that third or fourth slice of pumpkin pie. Modern Hiker founder, Casey Schreiner is leading the 6-ish mile hike up to Mount Hollywood and showing you some ridiculous views of the Hollywood sign. So, you get to work on your fitness while doing it for the gram.
Deets: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.;
The Trails Cafe; Free; More info
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Yoga with Y7
Cruise down to the Line Hotel this Saturday and prepare to get bendy with Y7, a yoga brand known for combining the zen world with hip-hop's greatest beats. Allow the OVO beats to motivate your vinyasa flow and become one with the universe.The class is free and open to all, so there's no excuse as to why you can't attend.
Deets: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.;
The Line - Los Angeles; Free; More info
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Anti-Sweatshop Saturday
Local garment workers are marching through the streets of DTLA and declaring it Anti-Sweatshop Saturday. As workers who have experienced first hand the subminimum wages and unsafe factory conditions, it's time to stop shopping at companies who produce their clothing in sweatshops. Drop brands like Forever 21, Ross, TJ Maxx, Nordstrom, Urban Outfitters and more.
Deets: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.;
Garment Workers Center; Free; More info
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Small Business Saturday L.A. Fashion District
Follow the trend of sticking your nose up to big retail stores and shop small to celebrate Small Business Saturday in the LA Fashion District. Shop unique fashions, gifts and more from hundreds of independently owned and operated retail businesses. This event takes place every Saturday following Thanksgiving, so if you can't attend this year, there's always next!
Deets: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.;
Los Angeles Fashion District; Free; More Info
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An Evening of Local
Wild Riot is teaming up with Block Party in Highland Park to bring you an evening full of local makers, live art, tarot card readings and games. $10 tattoos are on deck for the patrons who arrive early - the list always fills up within the first twenty minutes. The event is 21+ as there is an open bar with a ton of drink specials and local eats to soak up the liquor. Feel free to bring your pup though, four-legged friends are always welcome!
Deets: 6 p.m. - 12 a.m.;
Block Party Highland Park; Free; More info
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Sunday, November 26
Black Sunday at Smorgasburg Los Angeles
Man oh man, it's the weekend that just keeps on giving. Black Smorgasburg is back for the second year offering flash sales and specials from food to shopping. Shopping vendors are only there from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. so plan to get there early. Catch deals like 30% off rose gold and 18 karats gold jewelry from Santa Monica Healing and buy 2 get 1 free perfumes from Rx Candles. Guess what? Even the food vendors are joining in the fun with 20% off Shrimp Daddy and 2 for 1 plantain canoes from The Ricans.
Deets: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.;
Smorgasburg; Free; More info
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Hollywood Christmas Parade
Thanksgiving is over and that means Christmas is here... The quintessential 85th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade is coming to your Sunday for an evening of entertainment. Indulge in the kitschy floats sprinkled with celebrities while simultaneously praying the giant balloons don't deflate and suffocate you. If you forgot to purchase your ticket ahead of time, you best get up bright and early to reserve your spot on the curb because all grandstand seats are sold out.
Deets: 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.; Various Locations; $65 -$85 Grandstand Seats; Free Curb Seating; More info
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