The lights are always bright on The Sunset Strip. Spread some holiday cheer with a month filled with amazing live music, holiday parties and special dinners.
Dec. 3
Lost Patrol at Whisky A Go-Go
8901 Sunset Boulevard | 310.652.4201 | www.whiskyagogo.com
Show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12.
Dec. 4, 11 and 18
Camp Freddy at The Roxy Theatre
9009 Sunset Boulevard | 310.278.9457 | www.theroxyonsunset.com
Camp Freddy and friends take over The Roxy Friday nights through December. Tickets $20.
Dec. 5
Kathryn Gallagher at Whisky A Go-Go
8901 Sunset Boulevard | 310.652.4201 | www.whiskyagogo.com
Tickets are $12.
Dec. 6
Book Soup Book Club Presents “Pinocchio”
8818 Sunset Boulevard | 310.659.3110 | www.booksoup.com
Join Book Soup’s Paige Garver at noon for an explicit discussion of the recent New York Review of Books edition of Carlo Collodi’s 1883 classic The Adventures of Pinocchio. The event ends on a sweet note with donut ice cream from Lake Street Creamery.
Dec. 6
Tribute To Randy Rhoads at Whisky A Go-Go
8901 Sunset Boulevard | 310.652.4201 | www.whiskyagogo.com
Tribute featuring Kellie Rhoads, Rhoads To Ozz, Michael Angelo, Kelli Garni and more. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Show is all ages.
Dec. 7, 14, 21 and 28
Steel Panther at House Of Blues Sunset Strip
8430 Sunset Boulevard | 323.848.5100 | www.hob.com
Check out satirical ’80s hair band rockers Steel Panther during their month-long Monday night residency. House of Blues is also offering a special reduced rate parking fee of $8.
Dec. 8
Dynamite Walls at Viper Room
8852 Sunset Boulevard | 310.652.7869 | www.viperroom.com
San Diego-based indie rockers Dynamite Walls perform with Snow In Africa, Eight O’Clock Holiday, Petree and The Muddy Reds. Tickets $10.
Dec. 9
Sean Paul at House Of Blues Sunset Strip
8430 Sunset Boulevard | 323.848.5100 | www.hob.com
Jamaican reggaeton superstar Sean Paul. Tickets $30 – $32.50.
Dec. 9
“The Bubble Dinner” at Restaurant
1200 Alta Loma Road | 310.657.1333 | www.sunsetmarquishotel.com
Restaurant at Sunset Marquis hosts a special “Bubble Dinner” from 7–10 p.m. The menu features house made parsley crusted ham, crispy Geoduck clam salad, yuzu Malpeque oyster with sabayon “au gratin,” cassoulet of castelnaudary, and tarte tatin. Each menu item includes a sparkling wine or champagne pairing. The dinner is $60 per person, which includes tax and gratuity. For reservations, please call 310.657.1333 ext. 5120.
Dec. 9
Andrew Paul Woodworth’s Holiday “Foot Shooting Party” at Viper Room
8852 Sunset Boulevard | 310.652.7869 | www.viperroom.com
A special holiday party featuring music and comedy. Performances by Logan’s Heroes, ER, Paper Zoo, Andrew Paul Woodworth, Frankie Ballard and comedian John Huck. Tickets $10 in advance, $12 at the door.
Dec. 10
The Boxmasters featuring Billy Bob Thornton at House Of Blues Sunset Strip
8430 Sunset Boulevard | 323.848.5100 | www.hob.com
California-influenced rockabilly/country rock from The Boxmasters featuring Billy Bob Thornton. Tickets $15 in advance, $17 day of show.
Dec. 11
Ice Cube at House Of Blues Sunset Strip
8430 Sunset Boulevard | 323.848.5100 | www.hob.com
Hip-hop great Ice Cube takes the stage. Tickets $47 – $50.
Dec. 12 – 25
“12 Days Of Christmas” at Boxwood Café by Gordon Ramsay
1020 N. San Vicente Boulevard | 310.358.7788 | www.thelondonwesthollywood.com
From Dec. 12 – 25, Boxwood Café will feature a special holiday-inspired dessert each day.
Dec. 12
Neighborhood Mixer at The Den
8226 Sunset Boulevard | 323.656.0336 | www.thedenofhollywood.com
The Den hosts a neighborhood mixer on Sunday, Dec. 12 from 2 – 8 p.m. Enjoy complimentary appetizers and cocktails. Those with recent proof of residency in the 90046 and 90069 ZIP codes may receive a special VIP neighborhood discount card.
Dec. 12
The Screaming Lords at The Roxy Theatre
9009 Sunset Boulevard | 310.278.9457 | www.theroxyonsunset.com
Rock The Holiday presents The Screaming Lords and DJs starting at 10 p.m. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Tickets $10.
Dec. 13
Cynthia Vincent & Sid Vintage Pop-Up and Charity Event at Code C
8461 Sunset Boulevard | 310.652.0200 | www.codecusa.com
Enjoy 30% off the Cynthia Vincent Collection from 3-7 p.m., with proceeds benefiting L.A. Family Housing, a nonprofit that helps families transition out of homelessness. Bring a toy and receive a complimentary treat from Coolhaus ice cream truck.
Dec. 14 & 15
All American Rejects at The Roxy Theatre
9009 Sunset Boulevard | 310.278.9457 | www.theroxyonsunset.com
98.7 presents All American Rejects. Tickets $22.50.
Dec. 15
Holiday Party at The Den
8226 Sunset Boulevard | 323.656.0336 | www.thedenofhollywood.com
Celebrate the season with The Den’s holiday party. The event is open to the public at 8 p.m.
Dec. 16
LA Premiere of “Signatures” at Viper Room
8852 Sunset Boulevard | 310.652.7869 | www.viperroom.com
Winter comes to the Viper Room with the LA premiere of film “Signatures,” which documents Japan in winter and includes HD footage of snowboarders, noboarders and skiers taking to the pristine slopes. Screening begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10.
Dec. 16
The Monthlies at Viper Room
8852 Sunset Boulevard | 310.652.7869 | www.viperroom.com
Indie rock/power pop group The Monthlies perform with Thomas Ian Nicholas and Golden State. Performances begin at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $10.
Dec. 16
Whisky Acoustic
8901 Sunset Boulevard | 310.652.4201 | www.whiskyagogo.com
Whisky Acoustic featuring LA Guns at the Whisky A Go-Go.
Dec. 17
Sea Wolf at The Roxy Theatre
9009 Sunset Boulevard | 310.278.9457 | www.theroxyonsunset.com
KROQ Locals Only presents Sea Wolf with Imaad Wasif. Tickets $12.
Dec. 18
“The Strip For The Holidays” Tweet Crawl
The Sunset Strip | www.twitter.com/thesunsetstrip
Sunset Strip businesses have partnered for the third Tweet Crawl, and this one includes a festive holiday theme. The Comedy Store, Viper Room, The Roxy Theatre, The Standard and the Hustler Store are involved in this social media event that allows Twitter followers to enjoy food and drink specials as well as find secret prizes as the event travels The Sunset Strip. The Tweet Crawl starts Friday evening at The Standard at 6:30 p.m. Follow @TheSunsetStrip for more info.
Dec. 19
The Women Rock Show at Whisky A Go-Go
8901 Sunset Boulevard | 310.652.4201 | www.whiskyagogo.com
Featuring an eclectic night of female lead bands, including hip-hop/rappers Medusa and Yo-Yo.
Dec. 24
Christmas Eve Dinner At Gordon Ramsay At The London West Hollywood
1020 N. San Vicente Boulevard | 310.358.7788 | www.thelondonwesthollywood.com
Gordon Ramsay at The London West Hollywood presents a special multi-course dinner. The menu features pumpkin veloute infused with white truffle, aged parmesan and roasted wild mushrooms; marinated quail salad with fingerling potatoes and hazelnut dressing; curry dusted diver scallops with cauliflower puree and sherry vinegar caramel; pan fried Scottish salmon with main lobster risotto finished with sudachi lime; roasted beef fillet with ox cheek jam, glazed baby turnips and horseradish pomme puree or steamed duck wrapped in house cured guanciale, creamed spinach and roasted artichokes; and dessert. The dinner is $100 per person.
Dec. 25
Christmas Dinner at Restaurant at Sunset Marquis
1200 Alta Loma Road | 310.657.1333 | www.sunsetmarquishotel.com
On Friday, Dec. 25, enjoy a multi-course dinner at Restaurant at Sunset Marquis. The menu includes amuse bouche, cream of porcini mushroom with black truffle foam, spiny lobster arugula salad with arigula, white asparagus and fresh tarragon aioli, intermezzo of fresh yuzu granite, choice of entrée and dessert. Dinner is $60 for adults, $25 for children ages 7-12 and complimentary for children ages 6 and younger. Add expert wine pairings for $28.
Dec. 25
Christmas Day Dinner At Gordon Ramsay At The London West Hollywood
1020 N. San Vicente Boulevard | 310.358.7788 | www.thelondonwesthollywood.com
Gordon Ramsay at The London West Hollywood will host a special Christmas Day dinner on Friday, Dec. 25. The $85 per person three-course meal includes selections such as house cured Scottish salmon with horseradish cream, confit lemon and lemon oil; pumpkin veloute infused with white truffle, aged parmesan and roasted wild mushrooms; roasted beef fillet with ox cheek jam, glazed baby turnips and horseradish pomme puree; steamed duck wrapped in house cured guanciale, creamed spinach, roasted artichokes and date sauce; mushroom and black truffle risotto finished with aged parmesan and mascarpone; pear tarte tatin with vanilla ice cream; and maple cremeux with candied chestnut and sweet potato sorbet.
Dec. 30
Unwritten Law at The Roxy Theatre
9009 Sunset Boulevard | 310.278.9457 | www.theroxyonsunset.com
Southern California’s Unwritten Law performs with Taintstick and Beardo. Tickets $20.
Dec. 30
KC & The Sunshine Band at House Of Blues Sunset Strip
8430 Sunset Boulevard | 323.848.5100 | www.hob.com
Feel-good tunes from the Disco kings. Tickets $35 – $37.50.
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