Top Ten LA Chanukah Events Not to be Missed in 2010
by Rachel Wizenfeld @ Los Angeles Blueprint
Looking to really light up your nights this Hanukkah season? Well, worry no longer – we at LosAngelesBlueprint.com have conspired to create a list of the top rocking and bopping events in the LA area, so you can skip those family get-togethers and party all night and every night.
Ready? Let’s go!
Chanukah Electronica with JConnectLA
Wednesday, Dec. 8, 8 PM
JConnectLA’s electrifying musical and spiritual Chanukah party is a terrific way to finish up the holiday. Takes place at The Joint and features world music electronica sensation Naked Rhythm, comedy genius Eric Schwartz, No-Hold Texas Dreidel, Hanukkah treats and a canned food drive for the hungry.
Tickets: $8 pre-sale, $18 at the door ($15 with a can of food.) More info at www.jconnectla.org.
JNFuture Kings & Queens of Comedy – Annual Hanukkah Party
Wednesday, Dec. 1, 7 PM
What’s better than laughing yourself silly to burn off those Hanukkah calories? This JNFuture comedy night at the Comedy House will feature Adam Richmond, Shawn Pelofsky, and Skyler Stone, and more great acts to be announced. Two drinks are included with admission and proceeds will benefit Friends of Israeli Fire Fighters (FIF). Tickets are $80 at the door, $35 for JNFuture Members. More info at: www.jnf.org
30 Years After, LEV Foundation, JUN and Jewish Federation Great Los Angeles LA Hanukkah Mixer and Toy Drive
Wednesday, Dec. 1, 8 PM
Kick your holiday week off right with a night organized by great organizations and benefiting two great causes: Friendship Circle, which provides support to children with special needs, and JFedLA’s annual community toy drive. Bring an unwrapped toy or fork over $10 to celebrate the first night with hundreds of other young professionals at the XIV Lounge on Sunset Blvd. If you’re looking to make the light last longer, you can volunteer to wrap and deliver toys to the children of Friendship Circle. Email info@30yearsafter.org to volunteer. Organized in partnership with the Jewish Unity Network.
Cost: $10 or toy valued at $10+.
More info at www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=135244436529553.
LA Jewish Chamber of Commerce Chanukah Mixer
Thursday, Dec. 2, 5:30-8:30 PM
A business mixer and a Hanukkah party; we figured that you could leverage the miracles of Hanukkah to benefit your career. Co-sponsored by the Latino Business Chamber, the mixer/party will feature caricatures and live entertainment, and takes place at the posh Club Nokia VIP Room.
Tickets range from $10-25. More info at www.LAJewishChamber.com.
Latkes and Vodkas Shabbat Dinner with Temple Bet Am
Friday, Dec. 3, 6:30 PM
Join a great group of young professionals at Beth Am’s highly-popular annual Latke and Vodka Shabbat dinner. Enjoy dinner, latkes, soufganiyot and Maccabee Martinis! Come at 6:30 PM for a special YABA (Young Adults at Beth Am) Friday night service, with dinner at 7:30 PM. Members and non-members welcome. Cost: $18. More info at www.tbala.org.
A Glowing Shabbaton with the Happy Minyan
Friday, Dec. 3 – Saturday, Dec. 4
Looking for a spiritual and lively Shabbat Chanukah? The Happy Minyan always produces. This year they have Rabbi Shlomo Brodt from Yeshivat Simchat Shlomo in Jerusalem to lead candlelighting and speak at both the Friday night and Shabbat day meals catered by GotKosher?
Cost: $26 student/ $36 adult. More info at www.HappyMinyan.org.
ATID LA Hanukkah Hop Progressive Dinner
Saturday, Dec. 4 at 7 PM
ATID doesn’t stop at eight days of partying, they’ve got to stuff three parties into one night! Hop onto their Hanukkah Hop Progressive Dinner for a tri-stop Hanukkah celebration in Santa Monica, where you’ll hang at three different homes, each with a different food, drink and atmosphere. Cost: $12 members, $18 guests. More info at www.atidla.com.
Rock the Dreidel Chanukah Party in Long Beach
Saturday, Dec. 4 at 8 PM
Party on the beach! Well, almost. This highly-awaited Hanukkah celebration at the Shore Ultra Lounge in Long Beach will feature “bling” for the first 100 guests, an Israeli DJ, $3 dreidel bombs and an all-night taco bar. Co-sponsored by the Alpert JCC, Jewish Federation of Orange County, Gesher City, YLD and JewGlue, this is an ultra-rocking event not to be missed.
Tickets are $10/$15 at the door. More info here.
Moishe House Pink and Black Annual Hanukkah Party
Saturday, Dec. 4 at 8:30 PM.
If the Hanukkah lights don’t pop enough already, Moishe House is getting all its men to wear pink, and the man with the most will get a special prize! Women don black for this cocktail soiree, which will also feature an open bar, professional DJ, decadent dessert buffet and an outdoor heated tent. Taking place at the Moishe House in Laguna Beach, this party promises to deliver.
Cover is $10. More info at www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=154260607947556
Sababa Crazy Chanukah Party & Toy Drive For Kids with Cancer
Saturday, Dec. 4, 9:30 PM
Party with your tribe and Sababa at Club Aura in Studio City. Bring a toy to donate to Chai Lifeline and get $5 off the cover. DJ’s Baron and Isaac Taiber will spin a big mix of music together with percussionist Michael Zinati, plus expect a special candle lighting ceremony and surprises! Ladies, make sure your makeup and shoes can last the night as the doors stay open until 2 AM.
Tickets: $10-$20, More info at www.sababaparties.com
