Does anyone smell chestnuts roasting over an open fire?
DO
Ice Skating
What: Lace up and hit the rink Kristi Yamaguchi style.
Why: Your sweaters really miss you.
When: Mon. & Tues., noon-4 p.m.; Wed., noon-5 p.m.; Thurs., noon-5 p.m., 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., 8-10:30 p.m.; Sat., 1-3:30 p.m., 8-10:30 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Where: Ice Skating Center, 310 E. Green St., b/t S. Marengo & S. Los Robles Aves., Pasadena (626-578-0801).
BUY
Atwater Pottery Open Studio
What: Snacks, drinks, and loads of Adam Silverman’s modern ceramics for sale.
Why: All in a clay’s work.
When: Dec. 2 & 3. Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 3609 Edenhurst Ave., near Glendale Blvd., Atwater Village (323-666-3963).
SEE
The Groundlings
What: Legendary improv institution kicks off The Holiday Show.
Why: Funny ha ha with a side of funny peculiar.
When: Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 8 & 10 p.m.
Where: 7307 Melrose Ave., at Poinsettia Pl., Hollywood (323-934-4747).
EAT
Bloom Cafe
What: Organic for breakfast and lunch at Arnaud & Jean Louis’s new place.
Why: Everything’s coming up roses.
When: Daily, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 5544 Pico Blvd., at S. Sierra Bonita Ave., Mid City (323-934-6900).
HEAR
Jonathan Richman
What: Kooky troubadour takes the stage with the Lonesome Spurs.
Why: If you were a rich man, ya ha deedle deedle, bubba bubba deedle deedle dum.
When: Sat., doors open at 7 p.m.
Where: Safari Sam’s, 5214 W. Sunset Blvd., b/t Western & Normandie Aves., Hollywood (323-666-7267).














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