Things to Do in LA on Christmas Eve: 10 Events (Some Naughty, Some Nice)
X-MAS EVE Kinky Cookie Bake & Strip Club Crawl!
12.24 | 5 PM | Boyle Heights
Working on Christmas Eve is tough, and this long-running holiday tradition is all about showing up with cookies and good energy. The night starts with a festive cookie bake and social hour, then turns into a group strip club crawl delivering fresh chocolate chip cookies to dancers working the holiday. Playful, generous, and unapologetically fun, it’s an easy yes for anyone skipping family plans or looking to make Christmas Eve a little…sweeter?
Love Isn’t Blind: Matzah Ball Edition
12.24 | 6 PM | Highland Park
This holiday edition of Love Isn’t Blind turns dating into live theater, with men competing onstage for a bachelorette without saying a word. Through a series of games and audience involvement, the night blends comedy, matchmaking, and built-in mingling, complete with wingpeople helping break the ice. Partnering with Temple Beth Israel for a Christmas Eve Jewish edition, the show ends with a Chinese food buffet.
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Classic Cinema Night at The Hollywood Roosevelt
12.24 | 6 PM | Hollywood
The Cinegrill Theater at the Hollywood Roosevelt marks Christmas Eve with a classic screening of It’s a Wonderful Life, part of its ongoing retrospective series hosted by film critic and winemaker José Ignacio Cuenca. The evening pairs a brief introduction, a full bar and food menu, and wines from Little Boat Winery, creating a nostalgic, low-key setting that’s as social as it is cinematic.
Christmas Jazz Party
12.24 | 8 PM | Santa Monica
Wednesday Jazz Night at the Chestnut Club leans into smooth sounds and a softly social holiday mood. Live jazz sets the pace, $10 drink specials keep things flowing, and the room fills with people who came to unwind rather than shout over the music. It’s polished but approachable, ideal for easing into the evening and letting conversation follow the rhythm.
Harlesque Burlesque at Idle Hour
12.24 | 9:30 PM | North Hollywood
Idle Hour’s holiday burlesque night strikes a balance between old-school glamour and modern mischief. Harlesque Burlesque fills the room with festive costumes, confident performances, and a crowd that’s fully in on the fun. It’s free to attend with a two-drink minimum, making it an easy, slightly decadent Christmas Eve outing where the mood is playful, the energy is social, and the sparkle feels intentional.
MATZOBALL On XMAS EVE
12.24 | 9:30 PM | West Hollywood
Matzoball®, a long-running Christmas Eve tradition with a 38-year history, returns to Los Angeles for another late-night gathering at Skybar. Known for drawing large, social crowds and a polished party atmosphere, the event has earned national recognition from USA Today as the country’s top holiday party. It offers a reliable alternative for those looking to spend the holiday evening out, surrounded by people and energy rather than at home.
Christmas in Venice 2025- Feed The Homeless
12.25 | 6:30 AM | Venice
Lost Angels’ 13th Annual Feed the Homeless at Venice Beach offers a meaningful way to spend the holidays in good company. Volunteers gather to serve meals, donate essentials, and lend a hand alongside others who care deeply about community. It’s structured, welcoming, and purpose-driven, making it easy to show up solo, meet kind-hearted people, and leave feeling connected to something bigger than yourself.
Skid Row Christmas Caroling Crawl
12.25 | 10 AM | Downtown LA
The Urban Voices Project’s Skid Row Christmas Caroling Crawl invites participants to spend the evening singing and walking through the neighborhood, stopping at community organizations including the Midnight Mission and the Downtown Women’s Center. Equal parts musical and communal, the crawl centers on shared voices and shared purpose, offering a meaningful way to be out in the city, connect with others, and mark the holiday together.
Cozy Crafts & Cocoa
12.25 | 7 PM | Downtown LA
Every Thursday, including Christmas week, Nysa Botanica hosts cozy craft nights built for slowing down and striking up easy conversation. With hot chocolate flowing and supplies provided, guests settle in to color, draw, collage, or make handmade holiday cards, depending on the week. It’s low-pressure, creative, and quietly social, the kind of place where showing up solo feels natural and staying awhile feels easy.
A Thirsty Christmas
12.25 | 8 PM | Silver Lake
The Thirsty Crow in Silver Lake hosts “A Thirsty Christmas,” a festive night built around karaoke, a three-hour open bar, and a Christmas plate from Chef Kelvin of Suya King. Running late into the evening, the event blends casual bar energy with built-in activities that make it easy to mingle. Tickets offer perks like priority entry, but the vibe stays relaxed and welcoming throughout the night.
NO CURFEW CHRISTMAS HANGOVER
12.25 | 10 PM | Silver Lake
No Curfew’s “Christmas Hangover” party at Los Globos offers a post-holiday release for those ready to trade gift wrap for a dance floor. Landing the day after Christmas, the night leans into hip-hop and reggaeton, drawing a late-night crowd in the mood to keep things moving. It’s loose, loud, and built for anyone extending the holiday with music, drinks, and company.
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