Well, I’m out of here on Saturday through the 29th. I’ll probably still blog out of boredom cuz I’ll be in Sacramento. So I leave L.A. to you fine folks. Happy holidays!

Thursday, December 18

Last Day for Falcon’s $1 Bathtub Gin and Market Crash Menu
Yet another way to get through these trying times. Falcon‘s has a “market-crash menu” today with goodies to keep your tummies warm, like gourmet peanut butter and jelly sandwiches served with Kahlua and milk, the mini grilled cheese sandwiches with tomato gazpacho, and mac ‘n’ cheese ($5 each). But if drinking is the only thing that brings you joy, the “Stockbroker Blues” cocktail is also only $5 and the homemade Bathtub Gin is a mere buck. Live jazz will keep your feet tapping and a SOVA food bank donation will be on hand so you can provide for even the lesser fortunate.

• 7-10pm. Falcon, 7213 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles (map). (323) 850-5350.

El Bar Opens
Vintage Bar Group (The Woods, The Well) is opening up a new bar tonight and a tiny one at that. El Bar, in Universal City on Cahuenga, features Spanish art, a gold banquette, exposed brick, a taxidermied bull’s head and an eclectic jukebox. To quench your thirst, order up a 24-ounce can of Modello ($4) or try the Latin Lover cocktail.

• 3256 Cahuenga Boulevard, Universal City (map). (323) 851-5111.

Friday, December 19

Epicure Imports Warehouse Sale
If you need to stock up for your fancy holiday parties, Epicure Imports is having its last open warehouse sale of 2008. There you can find a huge selection of champagne, French cheeses, truffle oils and chocolates at warehouse prices. You can even taste samples to try before you buy.

• Friday 1:30-6pm, Saturday 9:30am-2pm. 6900 Beck Avenue, North Hollywood (map). (818) 985-9800.

Saturday, December 20

Museum of Neon Art’s Holiday Lights Neon Cruise
Who doesn’t love holiday lights? They seem to glow even brighter in this cold winter air. If you don’t want to brave the traffic for the Griffith Park holiday display, book your ticket on MONA’s second annual Holiday Lights Neon Cruise. It’ll take you everywhere from the festive houses of Angeleno Heights to the Baccarat Crystal chandeliers on Rodeo Drive via, Boyle Heights, Sunset Strip and Hancock Park.

• 7:30pm. $60. Museum of Neon Art, 136 W 4th Street, Downtown (map). (213) 489-9918.

Holiday Edition Lip Synch Big Stink
Sure you can karaoke but can you lip synch? Have fun aiming for Milli Vanilli heights at this holiday-themed lip synch party. Win it and you get a $100 cash prize. One word of advice: Just own it. DJs Dam-Funk, DJ Jun and Computer Jay to name a few will be providing the dance tunes if you’d rather perform off stage.

• 9pm. $5. Mountain Bar, 475 Gin Ling Way, Chinatown (map).

Sunday, December 21

Morton’s Free Mini Prime Cheeseburgers
Mmm, mini cheeseburgers. And Morton’s is giving them out for free! In celebration of its 30th bday the restaurant will be passing out complimentary mini prime cheeseburgers to the public. This offer is available at Morton’s locations and only in the bar area, oh, and only for an hour.

• 5-6pm. Various locations.