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WESTSIDE HAPPENINGS
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Emmy Award winner and Kennedy Center Honoree Debbie Allen and the Debbie Allen Dance Academy in association with The Annenberg Foundation presents its award-winning family spectacular “Hot Chocolate Nutcracker” at the Drive-Up Santa Monica Airport. This year’s performance is written, directed and choreographed by Allen and will mark the return of this new holiday classic in the wake of COVID-19. Keeping in the spirit of giving, 100% of the show’s proceeds will benefit arts education for youth in the greater Los Angeles area.
3233 Donald Douglas Loop S, Santa Monica, 7 p.m., thehotchocolatenutcracker.com
Marina del Rey Farmers Market Saturday, Nov. 20
This weekly outdoor event allows Westside residents to support local produce sellers and other vendors. Food from a wide variety of businesses is available for purchase. Masks are required and only 40 people are allowed to shop at any one time. Held in parking lot 11.
14101 Panay Way, Marina del Rey, 8 to 9 a.m. (seniors), 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (general public), beaches.lacounty.gov/ mdrfarmersmarket
Garden Volunteer Day Saturday, Nov. 20
Come volunteer with The Bay Foundation and Environmental Charter Middle School - Inglewood, community members and students in the community garden and support garden maintenance. Activities include mulching, planting and more. Capping at five participants. Sign On Friday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m., Debbie Allen’s “Hot Chocolate Nutcracker” returns for a one-night gala performance at the Drive-Up Santa Monica Airport.
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up at santamonicabay.org.events. Face masks and social distancing will be required.
3600 W. Imperial Hwy., Inglewood, 9 to 11 a.m.
Venice Storytellers Saturday, Nov. 20
Venice Storytellers brings together Venice community members and Cornerstone Theater Company artists in conversation about the neighborhood. They’ll share stories and perspectives to make some art together that grows from the broad themes of history, home and art. These readings, staged outside in the park at the Oakwood Recreation Center, will feature local residents whose stories and conversation inspired the plays they are performing. Attendees should bring a chair or blanket to sit comfortable for 45 minutes to an hour. The event is free. For more information, contact info@cornerstonetheater.org.
767 California Ave., Los
On Saturday, Nov. 20, at 2 p.m., enjoy staged readings of three new short plays about Venice presented by Cornerstone Theater Company and members of the community at the Oakwood Recreation Center.
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Angeles, 2 p.m., cornerstonetheater.org
St. Jerome Parish Annual Crafts Faire Saturday, Nov. 20, and Sunday, Nov. 21
St. Jerome Parish will hold its annual Crafts Faire in the Parish Hall. All items are handmade including knit, crochet, fused glass, jewelry, embroidery, candles, cards and sewing. Free parking, no entrance fee. There will be holiday music and raffles. Masks and social distancing required.
5550 Thornburn St., Westchester, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Nov. 20), 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Nov. 21), 310-670-7801
Woodcut Reduction was championed by Picasso and is becoming increasingly popular for its ease of approach and variety of visual results. Students will make a multicolor print from one matrix block printing layers of oil-based ink with an etching press. The on block kento registration system will be introduced. All aspects of woodcut design, proper cutting skills, tool maintenance, mixing and applying ink and special technique applications. Tuition is $275 per student and includes all materials. Josephine Press is a fully equipped printmaking facility offering custom edition printing, platemaking instruction and workshops for established and emerging artists.
2928 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 310-453-1691, josephinepress.com
Full-Circle Festival Holiday Show & Sale Saturday, Nov. 20, and Sunday, Nov. 21
The annual holiday show and sale celebrates local handmade arts and crafts including pottery, jewelry, painting, hats, scarves, handmade books, fiber art and more. It features a raffle with valuable prizes donated by local businesses, proceeds from which benefit the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance. Raffle drawing on Nov. 21 at 4 p.m.
Santa Monica Main Street Farmers Market Sunday, Nov. 21
Shop for local fresh produce and prepared foods from local restaurants. You can also enjoy musical entertainment from featured weekly bands, face painting, balloon designs, and if you catch it on the right week, a cooking demonstration featuring local produce.
Mar Vista Farmers Market Sunday, Nov. 21
This vibrant, year-round market offers local produce, prepared foods, kids crafts and live events.
Motor Avenue Farmers Market, Sunday, Nov. 21
The Motor Avenue Farmers Market enhances the farm-totable connection and availability of fresh, local produce to residents of the Palms, Cheviot Hills, Beverlywood and surrounding communities. The market is dedicated to cultivating a sustainable food system through its operation and educational programs. The market consistently provides opportunities to create synergy between local businesses and residents while promoting a healthy city and a vibrant community. Open every Sunday, rain or shine.
The Morgan-Wixson Youth Education/Entertainment Series presents “Little Women, The Broadway Musical” based on the novel by Louis May Alcott ” at The Morgan-Wixson Theatre. The talented teen cast is excited to be back on stage after a year and a half away. Masked and vaccinated, these dedicated performers have been rehearsing with a renewed sense of purpose and dedication. Free parking available at the Venice Family Clinic one block west of the theater. Adults $25, ages 3-18 $20, ages 12 and under $16.
2627 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, 2 p.m., morgan-wixson.org, 310-828-7519
Storytime at the Main Library: Thanksgiving Is Coming Monday, Nov. 22
Stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays for ages 2 and up in the central courtyard. Space is limited. To register, email ann. wilson@santamonica.gov.
