DTLA Arts District's Block Party Promises Deals, Drinks, and More Next Weekend

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If you already plan on getting spendy at next weekend's Parachute Market and Northern Grade, here's yet another reason to explore the rest of the Arts District. The stylish DTLA nabe is joining in on the festive retail therapy with its deal-happy Shop the Block bash next Saturday, December 5th and Sunday, December 6th.

Over 15 shops and eateries along Traction Ave., 3rd and 4th Streets, and at lifestyle complex One Santa Fe will be unleashing discounts, free bites, and drinks during the two-day event. Participating boutiques include Alchemy Works, Apolis, Hammer & Spear, Lot Stock & Barrel, Matteo Home, Poketo, Voyager, Wittmore, Warby Parker, and Woo; while Blacktop Coffee, Cafe Gratitude, Cerveteca, Grow, The Pie Hole, Van Leeuwen, and Wurstkuche are offering deals on food.