Santa Monica Events Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Weekend

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16 December, 2021

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SANTA MONICA, CA — Happy weekend, Santa Monica! Below, we've included some of this week's top events from around the Santa Monica area. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Want to add your own event? Whether you're planning a fundraiser, a cooking class, or an auction, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this weekend in and near Santa Monica: All Things Admissions! Virtual Event When: Thursday, December 16th at 12:30 p.m. Where: Vistamar School What: This session focuses on the nuts and bolts of each of the five components of the application process. New to the admission process and need some help navigating? This session is for you. Families will have the opportunity to hear from the Director of Admissions and the Admissi... Learn More Pet Photos with Santa at Santa Monica Place When: Thursday, December 16th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Santa Monica Place What: Bring your four-legged friends to meet Santa during Pet Nights at Santa Monica Place on December 15-16. *Cats and dogs only. Please be sure to have your pet on a leash or in a pet carrier. Learn More Featured Event: Love Actually In Concert & Christmas Light Show 2021: Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles When: Friday, December 17th at 8:00 p.m. What: Love Actually In Concert Friday, Dec. 17, 2021Doors: 7 p.m.Concert: 8 p.m. Microsoft Theater, 777 Chick Hearn Court, Los Angeles, CA From Black Ink Presents: "Surrounded by the picturesque winter wonderland setting at L.A. Live, and Love Actually in Concert promises a memorable an... Learn More Featured Event: Love Actually In Concert & Christmas Light Show 2021: Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: VENICE: The Christmas Show 2021: The Mint LA When: Friday, December 17th at 8:30 p.m. What: VENICE: The Christmas Show -  POSTPONED from Dec. 8 to Friday, Dec. 17, 2021Doors at 7:30 p.m., show at 8:30 p.m.TICKETS WILL BE HONORED ON NEW DATE or you may request a refund by 12/13/21 The Mint LA, 6010 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA From The Mint LA: "Venice graces the st... Learn More Featured Event: VENICE: The Christmas Show 2021: The Mint LA (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: L.A. Ballet 'Nutcracker' 2021: Royce Hall, UCLA, Los Angeles When: Saturday, December 18th at 12:00 p.m. What: Los Angeles Ballet's Production of The Nutcracker Dec. 17-19, 2021 Friday: 8 p.m.Saturday: 12 p.m. & 5 p.m.Sunday: 12 p.m. & 5 p.m. Royce Hall, UCLA, 10745 Dickson Court, Los Angeles, CA From Los Angeles Ballet: "Los Angeles Ballet's production of The Nutcracker retur... Learn More Featured Event: L.A. Ballet 'Nutcracker' 2021: Royce Hall, UCLA, Los Angeles (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Gelson's Toy Drive For Children's Hospital Los Angeles 2021: Santa Monica & Marina Del Rey When: Saturday, December 18th at 12:00 p.m. What: Gelson's Toy Drive Benefiting Children's Hospital Los Angeles Through Dec. 19, 2021 - Check with individual stores for hours Drop-offs: Gelson's Markets listed below, Century City, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA Encino, 16450 Ventura Blvd., Encino, CAHollywood, 5877... Learn More Featured Event: Gelson's Toy Drive For Children's Hospital Los Angeles 2021: Santa Monica & Marina Del Rey (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Holiday Santa Parade 2021: Palos Verdes Estates When: Saturday, December 18th at 5:30 p.m. What: Santa Parade Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021 - 5:30 p.m. Beginning at Granvia Altamira and Via Cerritos, Palos Verdes Estates, CA (Route here). From City of Palos Verdes Estates: "Santa is coming to Palos Verdes Estates! "Residents can drop-off letters to Santa in front of City Hall t... Learn More Featured Event: Holiday Santa Parade 2021: Palos Verdes Estates (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Loyola Marymount Choir Free Holiday Concert & Santa 2021: Catalina Museum, Avalon When: Saturday, December 18th at 6:00 p.m. What: Loyola Marymount University Choir Free Holiday Concert, Santa Visits & Reception Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021 - 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.7:45 p.m.: Roy Rose will give brief talk in the Paintings for the Holidays exhibition gallery.8 p.m.: Loyola Marymount University Choir will perform ho... Learn More Featured Event: Loyola Marymount Choir Free Holiday Concert & Santa 2021: Catalina Museum, Avalon (Susan C. Schena) California Rare Fruit Growers - West LA Chapter Holiday Plant Sale When: Saturday, December 18th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Veterans Memorial Building, 4117 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA, 90230 What: Finally, the return of our holiday plant sale!  Come buy rare fruit plants lovingly propagated by our members. Check our website for more information and details of some of plants that will be available. Learn More The Original SANTA Monica Pub Crawl Returns December 18th Benefitting the Westside Food Bank When: Saturday, December 18th at 5:00 p.m. Where: 1240 3rd Street Promenade What: Dust off those antlers and Santa hats, shine up those menorahs and get ready for the 12th Annual SANTA Monica Pub Crawl on Saturday, December 18! Dozens of the city's best bars and restaurants are coming together to raise funds for the Westside Food Bank while celebrating the... Learn More Featured Event: Holiday Art Open Studio When: Sunday, December 19th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 3482 Beethoven St What: I'm Hosting an Holiday Open Studio Mosaic Sale - Absolute Mosaics - for one day, Dec. 19th 10am - 6pm. I'm offering holiday prices, about 20%-30% off of my website pricing. Come see lots of art, and of course have a snack!  Learn More Featured Event: Holiday Art Open Studio (carol davis) Featured Event: LAWinds Annual Holiday Concert & Live Streaming When: Sunday, December 19th at 2:30 p.m. Where: The Performing Arts Education Center, Campus of Agoura High School, 28545 W Driver Ave, Agoura Hills, CA, 91301 What: Join the Los Angeles Symphonic Winds and Maestro Stephen Piazza, at the Hanukkah & Christmas Holiday Spectacular Concert.  Join in person or from your home, through our new, easy to access,          $10  live streaming.  Due to Covid-19  tickets must be purchased in advanc... Learn More Featured Event: LAWinds Annual Holiday Concert & Live Streaming (Seymour Sy Silverberg MD) Santa Monica Softball Academy Winter Pitching Camp! When: Monday, December 20th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Memorial Park What: Fastpitch Mini Pitching Camp! SMSBA coaches will work one-on-one with pitchers to give a one of a kind mini-camp experience! This is an pitching camp for softball players looking to improve skill sets, mechanics, spin and add more velocity and power to their game!! Players wi... Learn More Santa Monica Baseball Academy Winter Camp 2021! When: Monday, December 20th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Memorial Park What: Let's Get Ready for 2022 Spring Baseball Camp! Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or on the Allstar team or working your way up, this is the camp for you! Our camp is all about the fundamental and getting players next level skills or aspiring to refine their skills for e... Learn More Santa Monica Softball Academy Winter Youth Softball Camp! When: Monday, December 20th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Memorial Park What: This is your Get Ready for 2022 Spring Softball Camp! Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or on the Allstar team or working your way up, this is the camp for you! Our camp is all about the fundamental and getting players next level skills or aspiring to refine their skill... Learn More Featured Event: Brighten The First Day Of Winter With 15 Percent Off FTD's Sunniest Blooms When: Tuesday, December 21st at 9:00 p.m. What: On Dec. 21, we celebrate the winter solstice, ushering in the coldest season on the longest night of the year. As we prepare to welcome winter, it's an ideal time to add bold, cheery flowers to your home or office. Not only do flowers provide a pop of color, they are a well-kn... Learn More Featured Event: Brighten The First Day Of Winter With 15 Percent Off FTD's Sunniest Blooms (FTD Flowers) See all the local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Santa Monica Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. 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