The holiday season is upon us and holiday shopping becomes more than just making lists and buying gifts it becomes an almost obsessive national pastime. It has been turned into a sport where we go dashing to and through the mall or we camp out at stores before they open to bag the best deal, angle for the big bargain and raise our prize purchases in victory at the check out stand.  Not just madcap games, we think shopping can be an adventure too. Go hunting for the unusual, hand crafted and collectible on the Eye Spy LA SHOPPING page.

EYE SPY LA BOOKS:  Eye Spy LA has always had an active BOOK Page but now we're preparing to expand editorial coverage of the LA literary life in recognition of a surging number of events, readings, and festivals. While Amazon may charge less for a book, LA's bookstores and readers are striking back against the virtual world by bringing people together for live events. Look for more on the EyeSpyLA.com webpage, check your inbox for our weekly newsletter, like our Facebook page, and follow our Twitter feed (@EyeSpyLA). You can contact Mark Share with literary ideas and events at [email protected] or tweet (@MarkShareLA).

Have a wonderful weekend!

The holidays are about spending time having fun with family and friends. Like exploring DTLA and maybe going Ice Skating at Pershing Square. You will always find the lastest up to date information about local events and activities at:
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Events This Week

On Friday: Pack your PJs and go on an adult overnight at the Natural History Museum. More FRIDAY events.

On Saturday: Sport your mustache and raise funds for the Movember Foundation at the Stouts N Staches Fest. More SATURDAY events.

On Sunday: Head to the 47th Annual SCIC Pow Wow for an American Indian Cultural Festival.  More SUNDAY events.
Magic Monday
TICKET GIVEAWAY

Start your week off with magic, illusions and wonderment at the new Magic Monday cabaret at the Odyssey Theatre every Monday night through Dec. 14. Created by the same team and star Albie Selznick of the theatrical smash hit, Smoke and Mirrors, this weekly variety show features some of the finest magicians in the world, and is the first of its kind to appear in L.A. All are welcome to witness the greatest in prestidigitation, the latest mind-blowing acts and unbelievable feats in an intimate setting that brings magic up close and personal.
 
Introducing a new lineup of magicians every week, guests will have the opportunity to be dazzled by a variety of acts from show-stopping feats, sleight of hand parlor games or interactive illusions. Unlike the invitation-only Magic Castle in Hollywood, guests can enjoy the thrill of magic every week in a setting that allows cocktails during the pre-show (30 minutes before show time) and is family-friendly too for audiences of all ages. Every show is unique, with a rotating who's who of magicians from familiar names in the business to up-and-coming talents, each with their own brand of magic. Win one of five pairs of tickets to see Magic Monday,on Monday, Nov. 23 or Monday, Nov. 30 (pre-show at 7:30 p.m., show time at 8 p.m.). Email us at [email protected]

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WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO?
  • If you enjoy a day in the park you should check out the PARKS PAGE for special events and programs.
  • Visit the MUSEUM PAGE for special events at local museums.
  • Art buffs visit the  ART PAGE for all kinds of art events and gallery openings.
  • Watch the FILM PAGE for classic and unusual film screenings.
  • You'll always find ways to tickle your funny bone on our COMEDY PAGE.
  • Use the  TOUR PAGE as your guide to exploring our great city.
 
There is SO MUCH more of course on the EYE SPY LA CALENDAR.
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PLAN AHEAD

Don't be disappointed. Many of the events we feature in our newsletter are small, unique and unusual - and often sold out by the time you read this. Eyespyla.com is updated daily. Go there anytime to explore and find out what's coming up so you don't miss out. Get prepared for turkey and ho-ho-ho's - check out our HOLIDAY GUIDE.

SAVE $$$: Visit the Eye Spy LA DISCOUNT page for special discounts on local events and activities.
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ABOUT EYE SPY LA

Eye Spy LA has been the online Local's Guide to L.A. since 2003. Content is written, edited and maintained by locals and focuses on local and nearby events and the local creative community.
 
Editorial policy: Eye Spy LA editorials are stories written about places, entertainment and events that we go to. The opinions are those of our editorial staff and the writer of the piece. Calendar listings are ads posted by the people producing events and activities in the local area. Each week we pick and recommend events and other things to do based on our experience or sometimes because they look particularly unusual, unique or in some other way interesting. We do not recommend them based on any fees they may or may not have paid us for advertising.
 
You'll always find the latest events & activities plus commentary about where we've been at eyespyLA.com - updated daily. 
 
Andrea Kirk, publisher ([email protected])
 
 EYE SPY LA CONTRIBUTORS:
 
M.R. Hunter - editorial and reviews
Mark Share - reviews
Charles Phoenix - retro slide of the week

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