‘Tis the season to be chillin’. Luckily for us L.A. folks, that has nothing to do with the temperature.

SEE
International Photographic Art Exposition
What: 14th Annual Photo L.A. show by more than 80 participating galleries. Highlights include Diane Arbus, Robert Frank, and Henri Cartier-Bresson.
Why: Shock to the heart and Robert Mapplethorpe’s to blame.
When: Fri. & Sat. noon-7 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. Check website for additional lectures and events, including gala reception (benefiting LACMA) Thurs. 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Where: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St., at Pico Blvd., Santa Monica (310-458-8551). Tickets also available through Gala Tickets (323-932-5846).

HEAR
DJ Q-BERT
What: World-renowned hip-hop DJ Q-BERT (formerly of Invisible Scratch Piklz) performs solo.
Why: You’ve got an itch for scratch.
When: Fri. at 11 p.m.
Where: The Viper Room, 8852 Sunset Blvd., at Larrabee St., West Hollywood (310-358-1881).

BUY
South Willard Sale
What: 50 to 75 percent off designers like Mary Ping, Karen Walker, and Alexandre Herchcovitch.
Why: Duh.
When: Fri.-Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: South Willard, 8038 W. Third St., b/t Laurel Ave. and Crescent Heights Blvd., L.A. (323-653-6153).

DO
“Fabulous Fondue”
What: A class for couples to get cozy and learn the art of traditional fondue, raclette, and even an Asian version.
Why: If cheese be the food of love, dip on.
When: Fri. at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Sur la Table, 6333 W. Third St., Farmer’s Market, L.A. (323-954-9190).

EAT
Jalapeno Jelly from the Cheese Store of Silver Lake
What: Strange-sounding spread makes for cockle-warming winter snack.
Why: You could use a little spice in your life.
When: Whenever you want to lure guests to your house.
Where: The Cheese Store of Silver Lake, 3926 W. Sunset Blvd., at Santa Monica Blvd., Silver Lake (323-644-7511).