If the shoe fits.
SHOP
Toms
What: The do-gooders debut a new Venice flagship; find iconic shoes and eyewear alongside Cafecito Organico java, Pressed Juicery sips, sweet treats from Valerie Confections, and an Astroturf backyard.
Why: There’s talk of musical performances, DIY classes, and movie screenings to come.
When: Mon.-Wed., 6 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thurs. & Fri., 6 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sat., 7 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun., 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: 1344 Abbot Kinney Blvd., at Andalusia Ave., Venice (310-314-9700).
Dr. York Spectacle Maker
What: Ogle hard-to-find frames by emerging indie brands from across the globe that put the focus on design, detail, and craftsmanship.
Why: The curated vintage collection is a sight for sore eyes.
When: Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 8302 W. Third St., at S. Sweetzer Ave., West Hollywood (310-857-6797).
EAT
Lexington Social House
What: Swanky Hollywood gem switches things up with a new menu that’s equally suited to pretheater dates and post-happy hour snacks.
Why: Whether you’re in the mood for cheese fries and pizza or steak tartare and seafood tagliatelle, it’s got you covered.
When: Tues. & Wed., 5:30 p.m.-midnight; Thurs.-Sat., 5:30 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sun., 4:30-11 p.m.
Where: 1718 Vine St., at Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood (323-461-1700).
The Deli at Little Dom’s Happy Hour
What: Fill up on olive oil cake, chocolate sparkle cookies, and focaccia for half price.
Why: You resolve to eat “better” this year.
When: Daily, 4-6 p.m.
Where: 2128 Hillhurst Ave., at Avocado St., Los Feliz (323-661-0088).
INDULGE
Coolhaus Ice Cream of the Month Club
What: Get a surprise pint or sandwich four-pack delivered to your doorstep each month, then dig into classic, seasonal, and how-did-they-think-of-that? flavors.
Why: Treat your taste buds to sweet combos like balsamic fig and mascarpone, beer and pretzels, and blackberry ginger sorbet.
When: You want to be in the coolest club ever.
Where: Join at eatcoolhaus.com.
EXERCISE
Exhale Yoga
What: The core-centric studio kicks off its new program with a week of free classes to ensure you have no excuse to drop this year’s fitness resolution.
Why: Swing by Saturday for postclass bubbly, bites, and trunk-show shopping (Beyond Yoga, 15love, Nesh NYC).
When: Thru Jan. 8. Schedule at exhalespa.com.
Where: 101 Wilshire Blvd., at Ocean Ave., Santa Monica (310-319-3193). Classes are first come, first served.
Photo: Courtesy of Toms








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