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Calendar Picks and Clicks: Dec. 1 – Dec. 9, 2010

WED | DEC 1. (HOLIDAY) Celebrate Chanukah in the heart of the City of Angels as Pershing Square hosts a Menorah Lighting at sunset each night during the holiday. After the lighting, which takes place at the southwest corner of the square, enjoy skating amid the skyscrapers and historical landmarks during the 13th annual Downtown on Ice. Wed. Sunset. Free. $6 (skating, plus $2 rental fee). Pershing Square, 532 S. Olive St., downtown. (213) 847-4970. laparks.org/pershingsquare.
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December 1, 2010

WED | DEC 1

(HOLIDAY)
Celebrate Chanukah in the heart of the City of Angels as Pershing Square hosts a Menorah Lighting at sunset each night during the holiday. After the lighting, which takes place at the southwest corner of the square, enjoy skating amid the skyscrapers and historical landmarks during the 13th annual Downtown on Ice. Wed. Sunset. Free. $6 (skating, plus $2 rental fee). Pershing Square, 532 S. Olive St., downtown. (213) 847-4970. laparks.org/pershingsquare.

(HOLIDAY)
Join Congregation Kol Ami and Metropolitan Community Church for an interfaith service that marks the first night of Chanukah and the 23rd World AIDS Day. Wed. 7 p.m. Free. Metropolitan Community Church, 4953 Franklin Ave., Los Angeles. (323) 669-3434. kol-ami.org.


THU | DEC 2

(BUSINESS)
The Los Angeles Jewish Chamber of Commerce and the Latino Business Chamber of Greater Los Angeles co-host a Chanukah Mixer, featuring Wolfgang Puck cuisine and live musical entertainment. Thu. 5:30 p.m. $10 (members, advance), $20 (general, advance), $25 (general, door). Club Nokia VIP Room, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., downtown. lajewishchamber.com.


FRI | DEC 3

(COMEDY)
Celebrate Chanukah with laughter when comedians Adam Richmond, Shawn Pelofsky, Skyler Stone and others perform during the Jewish National Fund’s annual Chanukah party, JNFuture Kings & Queens of Comedy. All proceeds benefit the Friends of Israel Firefighters. Wed. 7 p.m. $36 (JNFuture members), $65 (general, advance), $80 (general, door). The Comedy Store, 8433 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. jnf.org.

(LECTURE)
Come for Shabbat, stay for Marc Ginsberg. A former U.S. ambassador to Morocco, he was the first Jewish American diplomat to be appointed to an Arab country. Now a Fox News commentator and lecturer, Ginsberg will discusses Islam’s future in the West and the 21st century realities of the Middle East. Fri. 7:30 p.m. Free. Kehillat Israel, 16019 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades. (310) 459-2328.
kehillatisrael.org.


SUN | DEC 5

(MITZVAH)
The National Council of Jewish Women/Los Angeles (NCJW/LA) distributes clothing to in-need and at-risk individuals during its annual Clothing Giveaway. Last year, the one-day event was responsible for giving away approximately 40,000 pieces of clothing to 3,000 people, all of whom were allowed to fill up one large bag with as many items as possible. NCJW/LA expects to distribute 60,000 pieces of clothing this year. Volunteers are needed to organize clothing and staff tables. Sun. 6:30 a.m.-9:45 a.m. (volunteer shift), 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (event). Free. NCJW/LA Parking Lot, 542 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles. (323) 852-8515. ncjwla.org.

(MITZVAH)
Join nearly 1,000 walkers and runners, young and old, for a brisk 5K during the Los Angeles Jewish Home’s 11th annual Walk of Ages, the senior living community’s signature fundraiser. Canter’s Deli joins the walk this year with its Canter’s Truck, dishing out sandwiches, matzah ball soup and latkes, and donating 20 percent of its sales to the event. Sun. 8 a.m. Los Angeles Jewish Home Eisenberg Village Campus, 18855 Victory Blvd., Reseda. (818) 774-3344. walkofages.kintera.org.

(CHANUKAH)
Six teams compete in a Bobby Flay-style throw down during Kehillat Israel’s Latke Cook-off. Sample the dishes and help judges — actress Jennifer Grey, actor Mark Feuerstein, food critic Merrill Shindler and Izzy’s Deli’s Izzy Freeman — make their final decision. Puppeteer Len Levitt performs and people of all ages can enjoy crafts projects. Be sure to bring your chanukiyot for a community candle-lighting. Following the cook-off, stick around for a family dinner of brisket, chicken and pasta. Sun. 4-7 p.m. Free (cook-off), $10 (kids 14 and under, dinner), $15 (adults, dinner). Kehillat Israel, 16019 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades. kehillatisrael.org.

For more Chanukah events, visit jewishjournal.com/calendar.


MON | DEC 6

(MUSIC)
Pop-rock band The Rescues, whose single “Break Me Out” was featured on “Grey’s Anatomy,” perform at the Hotel Café, where they’ll play songs from their debut release, “Let Loose the Horses.” Ages 21 and over. Mon. 9:30 p.m. $15. Hotel Café, 1623 1/2 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles. hotelcafe.com.


TUE | DEC 7

(CONVERSATION)
Who do you tap to interview a talk-show legend? Writers Bloc turned to none other than Mel Brooks to sit down with Dick Cavett, whose new book, “Talk Show: Confrontations, Pointed Commentary, and Off-Screen Secrets,” collects his recent New York Times columns. Tue. 7:30 p.m. $23. Saban Theater, 8440 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. (323) 655-4900. ticketweb.com.


WED | DEC 8

(THEATER)
National slam poetry champions Steve Connell, In-Q and Sekou tha Misfit headline An Evening of Spoken Word, which raises funds for American Jewish University’s College Theatre Workshop. Additional performers include DJ Brutha Gimel and live artist Azikiwe Andrews. Wed. 8 p.m. $8 (general), $5 (students). Gindi Theatre, American Jewish University, 15600 Mulholland Drive, Los Angeles. (310) 476-9777. ajula.edu.


THU | DEC 9

(GALA)
Steven Spielberg, founding chair of the USC Shoah Foundation Institute, honors fellow DreamWorks co-founder Jeffrey Katzenberg during the Ambassadors for Humanity Gala. “Late Late Show” host Craig Ferguson emcees the event, and Grammy winner Jennifer Hudson performs. Thu. 6 p.m. (cocktails), 7 p.m. (dinner). Donations only. Kodak Theatre Grand Ballroom, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles. (818) 777-7876. college.usc.edu/vhi.

(BOOKS)
Journalist Mark Smith reads from his book, “Treblinka Survivor: The Life and Death of Hershl Sperling,” a nonfiction work about a Polish Holocaust survivor’s journey. A Q-and-A with the author follows. Thu. 6-8 p.m. Free. Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust, 7600 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles. (323) 651-3704. lamoth.org.

(COMEDY)
Middle Eastern and South Asian comedians perform during Funatical: Taking Comedy to the Extreme. Offering multicultural and interfaith humor, the show features six stand-up comedians, including Samson Koletkar (Mahatma Moses Comedy Tour) and Noel Elgrably (The Sultans of Satire: Middle East Comic Relief Show). Thu. 8 p.m. $20 (advance), $40 (advance, VIP), $25 (general, door), $20 (students, door). Comedy Store, 8433 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. (323) 650-6268. funaticalcomedy.com.

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