This may come as a shock to you, but holiday shopping doesn't always have to be stressful. Rather than cramming into a mall, fighting for the last non-stick frying pan or whatever else you're hunting for, why not get into the spirit of the season at the annual Holiday Party on West 3rd Street?
Besides all of the food, live music, and other festivities that are on the agenda, a whole bevy of stores will be staying open late and offering up freebees, discounts, raffles, exclusives, and more — for one night only, of course. Click here to check out which shops are participating, so you can figure out your plan of attack and, er, find out which stores are offering up the sweetest treats (champagne and truffles, anyone?).
When: Thursday, December 8, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Along West 3rd Street (between Fairfax Avenue and La Cienega Boulevard); no phone.
Photo: Courtesy of West 3rd Street