You heard it through the grapevine.

SEE
Sweaty Sundays Spectacular
What: Ryan Heffington and friends (Kitty McNamee, Hysterica Dance Co., special guests) put on a smashing show, raffle, and sangria bar to raise funds for the dance class phenom’s future endeavors.
Why: Ex-spandex your mind.
When: Thurs.-Sun. Doors, 7 p.m., show, 8-10 p.m.
Where: Bootleg Theater, 2220 Beverly Blvd., b/t Roselake Ave. & N. Alvarado St. (213-389-3856).

PEEK
Eye Candy Lane and Santa’s Naughty Grotto
What: Frisky fairies and hunky helpers lead the way through the saucy winter wonderland where studly St. Nick offers his lap for your photo op and donations go to the Children of the Night.
Why: He knows if you’ve been bad or good.
When: Fri.-Dec. 19. Fri. & Sat., 5-7 p.m.
Where: Coco de Mer, 8618 Melrose Ave., b/t Westbourne & Huntley Drs., West Hollywood.

BUY
NK Shop Holiday Sale
What: Spiked hot cocoa (or the regular old stuff) plus deals on giftable tabletop and home accessories like rosemary topiaries in Ben Wolff pots and merino wool scarves from New Zealand.
Why: Just be Claus.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 730 N. Highland Ave., b/t Melrose & Waring Aves., Hollywood (323-957-0370).

HEAR
Lost Moon Radio Show
What: DJ Jupiter Jack’s hour-long comic rock odyssey and live band karaoke with house jammers The Moon Units.
Why: Ground control to major fun.
When: Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m.
Where: St. Nick’s Pub Cabaret Stage, 8450 W. Third St., b/t Croft & Alfred Sts. (323-655-6917).

EAT
Akasha Latkes and Vodkas
What: Dressed-up potato pancakes (Yukon gold with gravlax, wasabi tobiko, and horseradish crème fraiche), big plates (slow-roasted brisket), and cocktails like the Citrus (organic Tru vodka, grapefruit, Meyer lemon, orange liqueur, agave) only during the Festival of Lights.
Why: On the count of eight.
When: Fri.-Dec. 18. Daily, happy hour, 2:30-7 p.m.; dinner, 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: 9543 Culver Blvd., at Watseka Ave., Culver City (310-845-1700).

Vegan Greetings
What: Roasted carrots and parsnips with hazelnut vinaigrette; soba salad with okra, mushroom broth, and yuzu kosho; and more as part of chef Nori Sugie’s preview menu for Kim Barnouin’s upcoming Skinny Bitch: the Ultimate Everyday Cookbook.
Why: Go ahead and veg out.
When: Thru Dec. 19. Wed.-Sat., 6-10 p.m.
Where: Breadbar, 8718 W. Third St., b/t S. Hamel Rd. & Arnaz Dr., Beverly Hills (310-205-0124).

Photo: Courtesy of Paramount Pictures