Where to go out in LA on Thanksgiving Eve 2025
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It’s Thanksgiving Eve, which is basically a sanctioned citywide pregame. Everyone’s back in town, and Drinksgiving feels like a reunion.
If you’re still plan-less tonight, we pulled together a lineup of what’s happening across LA. Comedy shows, jazz nights, Drinksgiving at Breweries, and of course…full out parties for those who who are blissfully free of kitchen duty tomorrow.
Drinksgiving at Seven Grand
Starting time: 4 PM | Downtown LA
Drinksgiving is the biggest drinking day of the year, and Seven Grand is making it count with classic pours, warm company, and live music from The Country Roadshow. Since the bar is closed on Thanksgiving, the night before is your chance to settle in with friends, sip your favorite whiskey, and kick off the holiday with a cozy DTLA crowd.
Old Friends, Fresh Beer: Thanksgiving Eve at Trademark Brewing
Starting Time: 4:30 PM | Long Beach
Trademark Brewing turns Thanksgiving Eve into a lively hometown meetup spot where everyone drifts in for fresh beer, easy vibes, and that “everyone’s back in town” energy. Think pinball, sportball on the TVs, friends linking up, strangers becoming friends, and a buzzing taproom that feels like the unofficial start of the holiday weekend. Open 4:30 to 11 with reverse happy hour at 9, it’s the perfect pre feast stop for good company and great beer.
Drinksgiving at E.P. & L.P.
Starting Time: 5 PM | West Hollywood
Drinksgiving hits the rooftop at E.P. and L.P. this Wednesday with DJ sets, cocktails, and bites under the stars. Expect a fun crowd, sunset views, and pumpkin espresso martinis for ten dollars. It’s an easygoing way to kick off the holiday weekend and meet people in a festive setting.
FRIENDSGIVING at The Victorian
Starting time: 5 PM | Santa Monica
The Victorian is hosting a Friendsgiving party on Wednesday, and while details are light, here’s what we’d expect: a lively crowd, DJs, dancing on every level, and that classic pre Thanksgiving buzz as everyone comes out to play. Festivities start at 5 pm, making it an easy spot to gather your friends and roll into the holiday with a fun, social night out.
7th Annual Friendsgiving Potluck
Starting time: 6 PM | Koreatown
Frank ’n Hanks hosts its 7th annual Friendsgiving potluck, a casual neighborhood hang where everyone brings a dish and a friend. Guests are encouraged to bring canned goods to support KYCC LA and the Ktown YMCA. It’s an easy, community minded way to share food, meet new people, and kick off the holiday with good vibes.
Drinksgiving at Benny Boy Brewing
Starting time: 6 PM | Lincoln Heights
Home for the holidays and looking to pre game Thanksgiving? The second annual Drinksgiving celebration has you covered with DJ BigSpin spinning from 6 to 11, plenty of beer and cider, and Shourai BBQ serving food from 5 to 9. Details are still rolling out, but expect a lively crowd and an easy night of music, drinks, and hometown energy you won’t want to miss.
Blanksgiving at Gran Blanco
Starting time: 7 PM | Venice
Blank Spaces is throwing a one night only Blanksgiving bash at Gran Blanco, taking over the space with a 360 stage, full AV, and a stacked lineup featuring Oliver Blank, Dakota, Tomasi, Frankie, and Dissco. It lands the night before Thanksgiving, which basically guarantees a big, buzzing crowd ready to dance. Presented with love from 12th Tribe, Skyduster Beer, NEFT Vodka, and Besa Wine.
ThanksGayving Pie Party at Akbar
Starting Time: 8 PM | Silver Lake
Wednesgay Night’s annual PIE party brings a lively pre ThanksGayving celebration to Akbar with DJs Chris Bowen, Sindri, and Lovefingers plus hosting by Love Connie. Dance, snack on pie, and join a fun queer crowd kicking off the holiday week. Bring canned food for the drive and get a discount on your slice.
Pre Thanksgiving Jazz Night
Starting Time: 8 PM | Santa Monia
Wednesday Jazz Night at The Chestnut Club sets the perfect pre Thanksgiving mood with smooth live jazz, $10 drink specials, and a laid back crowd ready to ease into the holiday. Grab a drink, grab your friends, and unwind to soulful tunes before the big feast. A cozy, social way to kick off the long weekend.
Blackout Wednesday @ nico's
Starting Time: 8 PM | Atwater Village
SOUNDSLIKEPAT and THEFUZZZ take over Nico’s Wine Bar for Blackout Wednesday, turning the night before Thanksgiving into a laid back party with great music and a fun crowd. Baby Battista hosts, known for its vinyl, comedy, DJs, and easygoing vibe. It’s the kind of pre holiday hang you won’t want to miss.
Jam in the Van Comedy Show
Starting at 8 PM | Palms
Catch a stacked night of stand up in LA with Iliza Shlesinger, Trevor Wallace, Jeff Garlin, Melissa Villaseñor, Jesús Sepúlveda, and more. It’s a full length show with limited seating, a lively crowd, and a two drink minimum. Bring a canned good for local food banks and get a free SLRRRP jello shot and raffle ticket. The show wraps at 10 pm, making it a perfect pre party if you want to keep the night going.
Ken/friends 4th edition Pre-Thanksgiving Comedy Show
Starting at 8 PM | Inglewood
This Inglewood comedy night is the perfect pre holiday hang, bringing locals and visiting friends together for a lively evening of laughs before Turkey Day. Expect a strong lineup of local stars, a warm crowd, and an easygoing vibe that feels like a hometown reunion. Doors open at 8 and the show kicks off at 9:30. Your ticket includes a meal voucher for Ken’s wings and a full fry bar, making it a fun, social way to settle in, catch up, and enjoy a night out before the holiday rush.
Friendsgiving DJ Party
Starting time: 8 PM | Sherman Oaks
Kick off your Friendsgiving vibes at The Aftermath with a free DJ party this Wednesday from 8 to 10. DJ It’s Brittany will be spinning reggaeton, house, and hip hop while you sip happy hour drinks and hang with a fun Sherman Oaks crowd. It’s a relaxed, easy pre holiday night out for friends who want good music, cold drinks, and a chill place to gather before Thanksgiving.
Soul City Thanksgiving Eve
Starting time 9 PM | Koreatown
Soul City Thanksgiving Eve takes over Blipsy’s, Ktown’s favorite barcade, for a night of funk, Motown, hip hop mashups, pinball, and boozy ice cream. With no cover and a lively pre holiday crowd, it’s an easy, nostalgic, high energy way to kick off Thanksgiving Eve.
9 PM Sharp at The Let’s Go
Starting time: 9 PM | Arts District
9PM SHARP every Wednesday Night Serving you b-sides, deep cuts, R&B classics, and throwbacks—the songs you didn’t know you needed. 9PM Sharp has officially turned Wednesday nights into the new Fridays, especially THIS wednesday.
Go Turkey Go Ham at ix Tapa Cantina
Starting time: 10 PM | Pasadena
Go Turkey Go Ham is a free pre Thanksgiving party that brings hip hop, R and B, reggaeton, and throwbacks together for a night of dancing and good vibes. With drink specials and no cover when you RSVP, it’s an easy way to kick off the holiday season before the food coma hits. Come as you are and enjoy a fun, social crowd from 10PM to 2AM.
Pre-Thanksgiving Rooftop Party
Starting Time: 10 PM | Downtown LA
Celebrate pre Thanksgiving at Elevate Lounge with a rooftop style dance party on the 21st floor overlooking DTLA. Expect 2000s hits, current hip hop and R and B, drinks, and a lively crowd ready for a no work the next day night out. Free with RSVP until 11 pm and a trendy casual dress code. A fun, high energy way to kick off the holiday weekend with friends old and new.
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