Blitzen’s Bar, Hollywood Christmas Parade & More L.A. Weekend

Plus, ‘The Prince of Egypt: The Musical’ and ‘Wicked’ cocktails in Long Beach

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The Prince of Egypt: The Musical — Through Dec. 21

Catch the Stephen Schwartz musical set in ancient Egypt at the Casa 0101 Theater.

Blitzen’s Bar — Nov. 28

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Open through the holiday season, Blitzen’s Bar returns across the city with locations at Westfield Century City and Omni Los Angeles Hotel. Stop in for festive drinks in an even more festive setting.

Smell Good Saturdays By/Rosie Jane — Nov. 29

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Kicking off its series of surprise community pop-ups, By/Rosie Jane stops by Donut Friend in Highland Park from 3 to 6 p.m. complimentary travel-sized perfumes for the first 100 guests. Be sure not to miss the exclusive rosewater dobut, too.

Old Pasadena Small Business Saturday — Nov. 29

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Opt for local vendors during the big shopping weekend. Awash in holiday decor, Old Pasadena has nearly 200 independent shops and restaurants alongside giveaways and promotions from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Yuletide Cinemaland — Nov. 29

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Street Food Cinema’s holiday screenings at the Heritage Square Museum kick off Thanksgiving weekend with a pajama party night and back-to-back screenings of Home Alone and Home Alone 2.

Inventing Magic at Mr. Wanderlust — Nov. 30

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Blake Vogt (Penn and Teller’s Fool Us, Magic Castle, America’s Got Talent) begins a two-night engagement, Inventing Magic, at Mr. Wanderlust at Level 8 in Downtown. The show, also on Dec. 7, showcases illusions, interactive tricks and one-of-a-kind moments.

Hollywood Christmas Parade — Nov. 30

Santa Claus appears at the 73rd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade on November 28, 2004 in Hollywood, California.
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With actors Luke Wilson as the grand marshal and Anthony Anderson as the Humanitarian Award Honoree, floats, marching bands, more celebrities and Santa Claus bring holiday cheer to Tinsel Town.

Recess LA Opens Second Location

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After 13 years on La Brea Avenue, Recess LA opened its second location in Beverly Hills, showcasing its signature stylish curation of vintage accessories and ready-to-wear pieces.

Wicked Cocktails at Fairmont Breakers

The Glinda Glow
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Find cocktail wizardry at this Long Beach hotel serving four limited-edition Wicked-themed cocktails: Popular (hibiscus vodka, lemon elixir, rosé prosecco) and Peculiar (vodka, hazelnut vanilla, matcha, cream) at lobby bar La Sala or The Glinda Glow (raspberry syrup, lemon juice, gin, egg white) and The Wicked Green (gin, green chartreuse, Luxardo maraschino, lime juice) at Halo.