Today in Venice, Mar Vista: Venice High Football on TV, Comedy Benefit, Santa Courtesy LAPD

Here are five things for your Friday and beyond in Venice-Mar Vista:  

1. Watch the Venice High Gondoliers live Friday night when they play in a City Section semifinal football contest. Details here.
2. A comedy benefit will take place Sunday night in Venice with national headliners. Proceeds will benefit victims of the recent Phillippines typhoon. Details here.
3. Santa will cruise Venice and Mar Vista neighborhoods on Monday, Dec. 2 and Tuesday, Dec. 3. Details and schedule here.
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