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Wicked
Through Jan 29. Back by popular demand! L.A.’s favorite musical flies back to the Pantages this holiday season after a record-breaking two-year run. I loved this and so happy it’s back, it is the best place and should be first on your list to visit while touring LA. Called “A phenomenon that keeps growing” by The Los Angeles Times and “Broadway’s biggest blockbuster” by The New York Times, “Wicked” is the untold story of the witches of Oz and how they became known as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good.
Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd., L.A., 323.468.1770. www.broadwayla.org
Venison Fair
Through Dec. 11. Chaya Venice pays homage to game season with a two-week limited-engagement Venison Fair menu. Dine on succulent venison dinner fare, paired with sweet and spicy ingredients and flavors. Such a cool and exciting location for hanging out and eating out while taking a sightseeing tour of LA. The dinner menu showcases dishes such as venison chile con carne, venison burger, venison meatballs and more.
Mon.-Thurs. Chaya Venice, 110 Navy St., Venice, 310.396.1179.
Jane Austen Unscripted
Through Dec. 18. They look like Jane Austen characters, dress like them — even talk like them, but these improv experts are likely to ad-lib scenes that would make modest Jane blush. Come support this improv group while touring LA. Comedy buffs will love the troupe’s spontaneity — the show changes nightly — and local Austen- heads can choose to arrive in costume, joining the cast for tea after the show. Impro Theatre, The Broad Stage, 310.434.3200. thebroadstage.com
Unique LA Holiday Show
Dec. 3–4. Shop for wares from more than 300 designers and artists at the Largest indie design show in the country. A new and exciting place for all shoppers to head to while touring LA. Unique LA also features workshops, access to Amoeba Records rockin’ downtown pop-up shop, an ecolounge and cafés, in addition food trucks on site.
11 am–6 pm daily. $10. California Market Center, 110 E. 9th St., downtown.
CRU
Inspired vegan and raw cuisine in the heart of silverlake, renowned for it’s creative use of the freshest organic produce and entirely gluten-free menu.
Chef Rachel Carr crafts exquisite vegan offerings from a huge variety of seasonal fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts, and whole grains. Artfully weaving Italian, Japanese, Tunisian, Thai and Indian flavors into a fresh interpretation of life enhancing gourmet food, including desserts that even the most health conscious individual can indulge in guiltlessly, and the perfect stop for any of the many private Los Angeles Guided Tours.
After Jan.1 we will be open
mon-sat lunch 11am-4pm and dinner 5:30pm-10pm, sunday brunch 11am-2:30pm and dinner 5:30pm-10pm. 1521 Griffith Park Blvd. LA, CA 90026
Adam Fleischman
More from Adam Fleischman! With four Umami locations, plus a new Valley restaurant underway, PLUS theforthcoming Red Medicine which should be debuting shortly, Adam has many more tricks still up his sleeve. Right now though, we’re talking about 800° his newest concept which manifests itself in Westwood Village claiming the former Daphnes Greek Cafe space at 10889 Lindbrook Drive. Adam has recruited former Michael Mina corporate chef Anthony Carron (who currently resides in Vegas) to craft Neapolitan-style thin crust pizzas fired in a wood-burning oven. But wait, these are not just your standard pizzas. The Adam twist (cause you knew there had to be one)? Still to be determined “unusual gourmet toppings” with all pizzas priced under $10. That plus a bevy of specialty salads too. This lunch and dinner spot will also take on an expected hipster vibe, though an interior designer has yet to be hired. Anticipate an opening January 2011. [EaterWire]Barnsdall art Park
Unwind and enjoy the beautiful Barnsdall Art Park as the sun is setting, from the gated gardens in the West Lawn of the historic Hollyhock House. Silverlake Wine will present four selections of boutique, small production, artisanal wines from around the globe. As featured in LA Weekly, LA Times, Urban Daddy, and FoodGPS. Wine tastings are $20, tours of the Hollyhock house available for an additional $15. Tours start at 5:45pm, 6:15pm, and 7:00pm. Space per tour slot is limited, and often sell out, so buy your tickets in advance.
Hollywood Christmas parade
Nov. 27. Now in its 80th year, the Hollywood Christmas parade is an American tradition that this year features Disney Pixar Cars 2, marching bands, floats and Santa Claus.A great place to be while taking a sightseeing tour of LA.
Parade route travels Hollywood and Sunset Blvds. from Orange Blvd. to Vine St. through the heart of Hollywood. www.thehollywoodchristmasparade.com
Gordon Ramsay at the London West Hollywood
Celebrate the holiday with a three-course traditional Thanksgiving feast that includes sugar pumpkin ravioli with candied seeds, roasted organic turkey with sage stuffing buttered carrots, brussels sprouts, cranberries and candied yams, and baked apple crisp with fennel ice cream. Just another place to get some great food while touring LA.
$95. 310.358.7788. www.thelondonwesthollywood.com
Threadshow
Nov. 13. Shop from the best in emerging designers and independent fashion, which offer clothing, accessories, shoes, jewelry and more. Something new and interesting to head over to while you tour LA. Also find a DIY wrapping station, cocktails mini-manis and more.
$10. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cooper Design Space, 860 S. Los Angeles St., Suite 900, downtown. www.threadshow.com