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    An enchanted forest, wine Wednesdays, and more
    Christine N. Ziemba
    Published November 20, 2023 5:00 AM
    The outside of Union Station at night, light up in holiday lights. A wreath surrounds the clock on the tower at right.
    Los Angeles Union Station ushers in the holidays with its 8th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 20.
    (
    Courtesy of Union Station
    )

    This week

    Wander in an Enchanted Forest of Light. Attend The West Coast Feast with The Pharcyde, Talib Kweli and others. Test your chess skills in an open tournament.

    Our picks:

    • Enchanted Forest of Light, La Cañada Flintridge - Take a one-mile nighttime stroll through the garden's foliage, which is illuminated with interactive installations.
    • The West Coast Feast, East Hollywood - Prep for Turkey Day with a night of music and performances at The West Coast Feast. The lineup includes The Pharcyde and Talib Kweli.
    • 58th American Open Chess Championship, Garden Grove - Established in 1965, the tournament features chess players of all levels from all over the world, from novices to Grandmasters. Held annually over Thanksgiving weekend, the tourney is open to all players, adults and children.

    Wander in an Enchanted Forest of Light. Attend The West Coast Feast with The Pharcyde, Talib Kweli and others. Test your chess skills in an open tournament.

    Events

    Viewing Pick

    • Ali Wong and Steven Yeun lean out of their respective car windows, toward each other, while about to yell at who or what's in front of them.
      Mon, Nov 20

      BEEF Limited Series + Q&A

      • Aero Theatre
        1328 Montana Ave., Santa Monica

      Watch two episodes of Netflix's BEEF followed by a Q&A with showrunner Lee Sung Jin.

    Dine and Drink Deals

    • A fast-food meal of a plant-based burger with cheese, tater tots and fries with a sauce from Hart House.
      Fri, Dec 1

      Hart House Holiday Giveback

      • Hart House - Westchester
        8901 S Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles
      • Hart House - Monrovia
        602 W Huntington Dr., Monrovia
      • Hart House - Hollywood
        6800 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood
      • Hart House - University Park South
        3726 S Figueroa, Los Angeles

      Hart House Holiday Giveback is an initiative of Kevin Hart's plant-based eateries to support the local community.

    • A 'Snowball Old-Fashioned' in a Santa-themed glass from the Miracle pop-up bar at Truss & Twine. The drink is surrounded by miniature figures and decor.
      Sun, Dec 31

      Miracle Pop-up at Truss & Twine

      • Truss & Twine
        800 N. Palm Canyon Dr.,, Palm Springs

      Headed to the desert for the holidays? Miracle, a Christmas-themed cocktail bar, pops up at Truss & Twine in Palm Springs.

    • A bottle of bubbly rose wine is being poured into a flute on a table. Various dishes are also present, including asparagus, a salad and a steak on greens.
      Wed, Jan 3

      Agnes Restaurant and Cheesery's Wine Wednesdays

      • Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery
        40 W. Green St. , Pasadena

      Try a selection of natural wines at Agnes Restaurant and Cheesery for 50% off during Wine Wednesdays.