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This Week in Santa Monica

Catch a noir film, taste beers from around the world, learn to garden in the city and other activities taking place Feb. 6-10 in Santa Monica.

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, !

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FILM NOIR CLASSICS: THE MALTESE FALCON
Where/When: 601 Santa Monica Blvd.; 3 p.m. Tuesday
Why go: Humphrey Bogart is the definition of "cool." In the screening of this acclaimed noir—which coincides with the library's citywide read of Raymond Chandler's The Lady in the Lake—Bogart dons the mantle of famed detective Sam Spade. Sadly, his cool factor can’t rub off through the screen.
Pricing: Free

GARDENING ON THE FARM AND IN THE CITYWhere/When: , 601 Santa Monica Blvd.; 7 p.m. Thursday
Why go: At the quarterly meeting of the Santa Monica Farmers Market, panelists will include Craig Ruggless, an urban homesteader; Sal Marino, of Il Grano; and Nate Peitso, whose mom is Andrea Crawford of Kenter Canyon Farms and who now owns his own farm and business, Maggie's Farm.
Pricing: Free

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BEER FLIGHT THURSDAYS AT VENOKADO
Where/When: at The Market, 395 Santa Monica Place; Thursdays from 6-8 p.m.
Why go: Sample a variety of global beers with this beer tasting held every Thursday evening.
Pricing: $10


Where/When: , 415 Palisades Beach Rd.; 6-10 p.m. Friday
Why go: The Pico Youth and Family Center is counting on the success of its third annual fundraising effort, Art for Hearts, to help meet the costs associated with serving at-risk youth.
Pricing: $55

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A HEART FULL OF LAUGHTER
Where/When: , 601 Santa Monica Blvd.; 3:30 p.m. Tuesday
Why go: Laughter is the theme of this energetic puppet show performed by Mr. Jesse and his colorful puppets.
Pricing: Free

"BIG KIDS NIGHT OUT"
Where/When: ; 5-5:45 p.m. Thursday
Why go: Give your 4 to 10 year old a self esteem boost with this story and craft time that is designed to develop confidence and creativity skills.
Pricing: $10

PARENTING QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Where/When: 1221 2nd St.; 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays
Why go: New babies bring new questions into your lives and the questions don’t stop even as the kids grow. Get your more pressing questions answeredat this  workshop for parents of kids up to 5 years old.
Pricing: $25 per person; $40 per couple; $100 for five classes

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