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The Weekend Guide

Let’s get this show on the road.

STASH
Joan’s on Third Choco Bars
What: New delightful Crispy Bars (salty caramel and darkened milk chocolate), Peanut Bars (roasted salted peanuts and milk chocolate), and Coconut Bars (marshmallow and dark chocolate) ready for snacking.
Why: Stuff your stockings, then your face.
When: Thurs., 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Closed Christmas weekend. Reopens Mon., 8 a.m. (Just in time to get you squared away with savories and sweets for New Year’s Eve.)
Where: 8350 W. Third St., b/t S. Kings Rd. & S. Flores St. (323-655-2285).

CATCH
Mondo Christmas
What:
Long-lost cartoons, lost-cause St. Nicks at the mall, holiday specials gone awry, yuletide video mix, and sixteen-millimeter screening of Santa Claus Conquers the Martians.
Why: It might have been something in your eggnog.
When: Fri., 8-11 p.m.
Where: The Cinefamily, 611 N. Fairfax Ave., b/t Melrose Ave. & Clinton St., Fairfax District (323-655-2510).

SCORE
Found By Boutique
What:
A charming new destination for handpicked, smartly updated vintage clothing and accessories for the ladies.
Why: Ready for your last-minute gifting and party dress needs.
When: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Closed this Fri.
Where: 620½ N. Doheny Dr., b/t Santa Monica Blvd. & Nemo St., West Hollywood (310-888-2868).

FEAST
Buon Natale at Oliverio
What:
Indulge Italian style on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with four-course menus with homey highlights like roasted branzino and blueberry semifreddo.
Why: Buon in the U.S.A.
When: Thurs., 6-10 p.m.; Fri., noon-8 p.m.
Where: Avalon Hotel, 9400 W. Olympic Blvd., at S. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills (310-407-7791).

CHEER
For the Holidays

What: Send those last e-greetings, hang up the cornaments, whip up a Cranberry Garland, figure out a twist chignon, cook the Argentine way, and bake a batch of smoked pecan brownies, all to the tunes of the season.
Why: That’s using your noggin.
When: Thru Jan. 1. Daily.
Where: Here, there, and everywhere.

Photo: Courtesy of Joan’s on Third

Location
620 1/2 N Doheny Dr
bt Santa Monica Blvd & Nemo St
West Hollywood, CA 90069
310-888-2868
9400 W Olympic Blvd
@ S Canon Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
310-407-7791
611 N Fairfax Ave
bt Melrose Ave & Clinton St
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-655-2510
8350 W 3rd St
bt N Kings Rd & N Flores St
Los Angeles, CA 90048
323-655-2285
MAP IT!