Lots to do this weekend….the Pico Holiday Art Hop takes place on Saturday. Plus Abbot Kinney has their holiday events on Saturday and the Off the Jingle Bell Rockers are set to perform too…on Sunday. We start at the Brig and stroll up and down the street.

It’s opening night Friday for Director/Producer John Stark who brings his newest play to life “Tom, Dick and Harry Meet Mary” at the Odyssey Theatre.

See Friday’s events…it runs through the weekend. The opening night performace takes place on Dec. 7th at 8 p.m. The show runs through December 23rd.

Now you won’t want to miss The Pick of the Week… The Montana Holiday Walk is so much fun and the best time to celebrate the season. Come stroll Montana Avenue for their Annual Holiday Walk. Enjoy festive music and refreshments while you enjoy ten blocks of boutique stores that offer wonderful gifts for friends and family.

It’s a great time to do some shopping while enjoying holiday cheer. The walk runs from 7th steet to 17th street from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Many stores are participating and having their own exclusive events. The Off Their Jingle Bell Rockers will be caroling up and down the aveneue. There will be a roaming social media snow man sponsored by the SMCVB.

Here is a list stores that will be participating….You will find some more on the way.

Three Bags Full (716 Montana Avenue) will present a jazz band.

Peek…aren’t you curious on Montana will be ringing in this Holiday Season by offering customers 15 % off all full price merchandise, $20 off Kids Denim, $20 Skirts and Dresses and much more!!

Where: Peek, 1015 Montana Ave
Phone: 310-434-9700
Website: www.peekkids.com

Join Stacia for cocktails, live mannequin models, and a DJ mixing Holiday tunes at the Montana Avenue Holiday Walk! Enjoy 30% off the Stacia Fall/Holiday Collection of luxurious bamboo knits.

Where: Stacia, 808 11th Street at Montana Avenue
Phone: 310.393.7100
Website: www.shopstacia.com

Sechoir+ (seh-schwahr), Santa Monica’s newest hybrid (full service & dry bar) hair salon located on the posh Montana Avenue, is offering neck, shoulder, and hand massages as well as 10 hair tinsels for $25!

Where: Sechoir+, 1121 Montana Avenue
Phone: 310-310-8238
Website: www.Sechoirplus.com

Engel & Volkers (1123 Montana Avenue) will offer carolers outside of their business and a Santa Claus too.

You won’t want to miss this fabulous shop…..see image of all the great gifts you can buy.

With a plethora of holiday ornaments for sale and a special free raffle.

Ten Women Gallery will ring in the festive season and celebrate their First Anniversary on Montana during this year’s Holiday Walk.

Where: Ten Women, 1128 Montana Ave. Parking in rear lot.
Phone: 310 393-6254
Website: www.tenwomengallery.com

Bring your furry friend with you to enjoy the Walk and pop by the store “To Wag For.”

Where: To Wag For, 1123 Montana Ave.
Phone: 310-656-9663
Website: www.towagfor.com

The Golden Wellness RX Pharmacy will have a DJ spinning some tunes. Free giveaways!

Where: Golden Wellness Rx Pharmacy, 1202 Montana Ave
Phone: 310.451.2828
Website: www.goldenwellnessrx.com

Be sure to reserve a spot for this one….Pence Hathorn hosts their Silver Annual Party.

The event will feature homemade cookies, cocktails, Dr. Gruning’s Famous Chili, SAMOHI Girls Choir, and of course Santa!

RSVP to jl@phsrealty.com to be included on the guest list.

Where: Partners Trust, 1333 Montana Ave.
Phone: 310-500-1272
Website: www.phsrealty.com

Quatrine Custom Furniture Showroom at the corner of 14th Street and Montana Ave., gets into the act too…so stop in.

Where: Quatrine Custom Furniture Showroom, 1402 Montana Avenue
Phone: 310.394.5444
Website www.quatrine.com

At Aero Theatre (14th/South side)  Looney Tunes cartoons will be screened. Purchase a NEW MEMBERSHIP American Cinematheque from 5-9 pm and get 20% off any level of membership. Receive a fun-filled goodie tote (while supplies last).

Drybar Santa Monica is offering their holiday coaster, “Joy to the Hair” (good for one blowout + one scalp massage) at a special price for the Holiday Walk. This Friday only, their holiday coaster will be sold for $35 each ($10 savings)

Where: Drybar Santa Monica, 1446 Montana Avenue
Phone: (310) 442-6084
Website: www.thedrybar.com

Also at Kiehl’s, take advantage of an exclusive 20% discount for Montana Walk.

Ron Wynn, Steve Sawaii, and Fiora Aston will be having Santa and Mrs. Claus joining them for the evening of the Montana Avenue Holiday Walk once again this year.

There will also be warm popcorn, hot cider and hot chocolate provided by Thyme Cafe, as well as a few other treats to nibble on.

Listen for the “ho, ho, ho’s” from Santa’s belly.

Don’t forget the Off Their Jingle Bell Rockers will be strolling up and down Montana.

Come join us for the festivities.  The event runs from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm….The Rockers sing from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

Hope to see you….Ho, Ho, Ho!!!

What: Annual Montana Ave Holiday Walk
Where: 7th to 17th Streets on Montana Avenue in Santa Monica
When: Friday Dec. 7th 5 – 9 pm
Website: www.montanaave.com