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This Week in Santa Monica
Watch 'Midnight in Paris' for free at the library, get good deals on yoga and wine, let Books & Cookies teach your kids how to make pizza, and more this week 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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MIDNIGHT IN PARIS SCREENING
Where/When: ; 7:30 p.m. Tuesday
Why go: The Hollywood Foreign Press Academy awarded the Woody Allen
screen play a Golden Globe Sunday night, and it's on every critics short list for Oscar nominations. Travel back in time in Paris with Owen Wilson in this acclaimed film so you’re not out of the loop come Oscar night.
Pricing: Free
SALUTE WINE BAR
Where/When: ; 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays
Why go: Head to this Main Street wine bar for scrumptious bruschetta for only $5, wash it all down with a variety of wines by the glass at 50 percent off.
Pricing: Varies
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NEW YEAR, NEW BEGINNINGS
Where/When: ; 2-4 p.m. Monday
Why go: Playwright and Annenberg Community Beach House 2012 Writer in Residence Lucy Wang starts her 10-week residency off with a night of reflection and sharing. Express your vivid memories and discover new inspirations in an evening of storytelling exchange.
Pricing: Free
AFFORDABLE POWER YOGA
Where/When: ; Various times Mondays through Sundays
Why go: Want to get into yoga but afraid you might know the lingo or the correct poses? Well go to this popular Downtown yoga studio and set your mat up in Studio B where you’ll receive personalized attention from encouraging yoga teachers in any one of their small classes. You’ll be flying your crow in no time.
Pricing: $14 suggested donation
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CREATIVE KIDS' CLUB: HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR, DRAGON!
Where/When: ; 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Wednesday
Why go: Celebrate the Chinese New Year with this fun-filled story and craft time designed for the 4 and up set.
Pricing: Free
CREATIVE KIDS' CLUB: HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR, DRAGON!
Where/When: ; 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Wednesday
Why go: Celebrate the Chinese New Year with this fun-filled story and craft time designed for kids ages 4 and older.
Pricing: Free
BIG KIDS NIGHT OUT: PIZZA MAKING PARTY
Where/When: ; 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Thursday
Why go: Let your kids invade the kitchen at this popular children’s bookstore to make their very own pizzas.
Pricing: $10
NOISY TALES WITH THE NOISE GUY
Where/When: ; 2-2:45 p.m. Saturday
Why go: Laughs will be free flying at this lively event where the "Noise Guy" will regal kids 5 and up with fractured fairy tales accompanied by lots of vocal sound effects.
Pricing: Free
