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Get Out: Patch's Weekend Planner
See "Home Alone" at the Venice Library, wear your worst ugliest sweater, or go ice skating to celebrate the season.
Still have no idea what to do this holiday weekend? Don't panic. Mar Vista Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks:
: Home Alone
Where/When: , 501 S Venice Blvd, Dec. 23, 3:00 pm.
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Why Go: The Venice Branch Library is hosting a series of free family holiday films. They’re even serving free popcorn!
Pricing: Free
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Where/When: Library Ale House, 2911 Main St, Santa Monica, Fri., Dec. 23, all day.
Why Go: The Alehouse couldn’t just have an ugly sweater party, so it decided to dress it up with some terrible holiday music too! Come revel in the cheesiest fashion possible, listening to elevator music renditions of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and glam rock versions of “Frosty the Snowman.”
Pricing: Free
Where/When: 1324 5th St., Santa Monica, Fri. Dec. 23 and Sat., Dec. 24 10 am -12 midnight, Sun., Dec. 25, 10 am -10 pm.
Why Go: From November to January, Downtown Santa Monica brings the ice almost all the way to the beach, turning the corner of 5th Street and Arizona Avenue into an 8,000 square ft. rink. Experience the winter fun without the winter cold. The rink is perfect fun for California kids or a great place for a date after dark.
Pricing: Admission and Skate Rental: $12
