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This Week in Santa Monica
A Chanukah menorah lighting, an ugly sweater party and a screening of 'The Help' are among this week's activities.
For more events happening in Santa Monica this week, check out our community calendar. If we're missing a local activity, don't be shy, !
- BEST BETS FOR GROWN UPS
Where/When: ; 6 p.m. Tuesday
Why go: Don’t you hate it when awards season rolls around and you realize you haven’t seen any of the nominated films? Well, cross one award show favorite with this screening of he blockbuster novel turned into blockbuster movie.
Pricing: Free
LIVE MUSIC AT FINN'S
Where/When: ; 8:30 p.m. Tuesday
Why go: Awesome fish and chips are a little more tasty when eaten to the sounds of live Celtic music.
Pricing: No Admission
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, UGLY SWEATER PARTY
Where/When: ; 6 p.m. Friday
Why go: Dig out that awful reindeer sweater from the back of your closet, wear it with pride to score $2 off your first draft beer at this popular pub. Then sing along to every holiday tune that you claim to despise but deep down you kind of enjoy.
Pricing: No Admission
- BEST BETS FOR KIDS
CHANUKAH MENORAH LIGHTING
Where/When: ; through sundown Dec. 20-27
Why go: Celebrate the Festival Lights with the whole community with this lovely lighting.
Pricing: Free
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MOMMY AND ME YOGA
Where/When: ; 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays
Why go: Get your ohm on with your tot in these classes designed to open the 0-4 set’s mind and stretch their bodies. Call (310) 395-5650 for reservations
Pricing: $10 per class or $100 monthly
VACATION SPECIAL
Where/When: ; 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 19-22
Why go: Keep those preschool kids who are on winter break entertained and away from yet another viewing of the Tinkerbell movie with these lively craft times. On Monday, they’ll get the chance to turn an ordinary paper bag into a monkey puppet. The next day, they can make their own booklet of wintertime favorite story, The Mitten. On Wednesday, they can create an alphabet snake. Finally, on Thursday they will have the opportunity to unleash their inner Wild Things.
Pricing: Free
