Holly Daze

The holidays are right around the corner, well down the next block really. It seems like every commercial district in Los Angeles is having a sale. Each week, LAist will try to identify upcoming markets where you can find unique gifts. Let us know if you hear of any as well.

So far, we's spotted signs for the following:

Friday, 12/3 and Saturday, 12/4 - 5:00PM to 10:00PM
ARTmart / mercadoARTE
Join La Mano Press as it hosts its second ARTmart / mercadoARTE art bazzara and sale.

This is your opportunity to buy unique gifts for the holiday season. Original art, jewelry, clothing, and crafts by some of L.A.'s leading artists including:

Artemio Rodriguez, Jose Lozano, Sergio Vasquez, Silvia Capistran, Poli Marichal and others.

Free food and drink. Friday and Saturday only.
Venue: La Mano Press
Address: 1749 N. Main St. , Los Angeles,90031
Ages: All ages
Admission: FREE

Swedish Christmas Fair
Sunday, 12/5
10 AM-5 PM -

Celebrate the holidays in Swedish traditions with food, Viking exhibits, folk dancing, Christmas ornaments and a St. Lucia pageant. Information: (310) 586-0331
SWEA Christmas Fair at the Hollywood Palladium, 6215 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood. Info: (310) 325-3983.

Bustamante Antique Show and Sale features collectibles and antiques ranging from 18th century tapestries to art nouveau, deco accessories and jewelry. 11 AM - 5 PM

The Center for Arts in Eagle Rock, featuring paintings, clothing and more from some of Northeast L.A.'s most talented individuals. 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. Center for the Arts, 2225 Colorado Blvd., Eagle Rock. $5 suggested donation.

Painter Jeff Kies and photographers Andrew Ward and Paula Symonds host a holiday art show/sale. 3-9 PM Andrew Gray Showroom, 4648 Hollywood Blvd. Free.