It’s snowing all across the states, but it’s going to be in the 80s in Southern California this weekend. Enjoy the warm temps while the rest of the country shovels their walkway. Plus, there are a number of different events going on to keep you busy! See what’s going down in this week’s Weekend, What Up!

Friday

  • Take an evening bike ride on the beach with the Southbay Cruisers and the 4th Annual Holiday Toy Ride. Rides are a moving, alcohol and drug free party. They will be collection canned goods, blankets and toys for those in need this holiday season. Meet at 7:15 PM for a 7:30 PM ride at Valley Drive and Gould (27th Street), Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.
  • The Prince vs. Michael Experience comes to L.A. Prince and Michael Jackson fans go toe-to-toe on the dance floor as DJs Dave Paul and T-Rock mix album cuts, remixes, rare tracks and classics from their extensive collections to battle it out on the turntables. Cover is $10. 8 PM at Club Good Hurt 12249 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
  • It’s a unique evening at the Los Angeles Wine Tasting’s Holiday Mingling Soiree! Guests will indulge in gourmet food influenced by southern regions of Mexico and discover wines from Spain, Argentina and Chile. Pre-sale tickets are $15 and $20 at the door. 7 – 9 PM at The Spanish Kitchen 826 North La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

Saturday

  • The Mutineer Magazine Holiday Comedy Festival brings together Los Angeles stand-up comedians for an evening of spectacular holiday-fueled comedy and delicious fine beverages in support of global water relief through A Child’s Right. Tickets are $35. 7 – 11:30 PM at Jacuzzi Family Vineyards 24724 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, CA 95476.
  • The Christmas Sweater Festival returns with The Deadly Syndrome, The Pity Party, Polls, Signals and Rabbits Rabbits Rabbits. Tickets are $13 in advance and $15 day of show. Proceeds benefit Teen Impact. 7:30 PM at Echoplex 1154 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026.
  • Check out the Noble Ale Works Food Truck Kick-Off with Nom Nom, Crepes Bonaparte, The Burnt Truck and Komodo. Enjoy $2 off growler refills and $2 off beer flights. Entry is free. 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM at Noble Ale Works 1621 S. Sinclair St. Anaheim, CA 92806.
  • Yum, yum brains! The 2010 Jingle Brains Zombie Flashmob will be the “best holiday themed zombie walk ever!” Free to participate. Begins at 3 PM in Crescent Bay Park, Santa Monica, CA 90405.
  • The Autry will commemorate the fifth anniversary of “Brokeback Mountain” with a full day of programs and reflection. Attend a screening and meet Jeffrey Richardson, the Autry’s Associate Curator of Film and Popular Culture. Later in the afternoon, there will be a staged reading based on the book “Beyond Brokeback.” Free with museum admission. 11:30 AM at The Autry in Griffith Park 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027.

Sunday

  • The Happy Hour Tour is putting the spirits in your holiday spirit! Set out on a Holiday Happy Hour Tour at the Westfield Century City Mall. Stops include Toscanova, Pink Taco, Rock Sugar and Ummba Grill. 3 – 6 PM at Westfield Century City Mall 10250 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90067.
  • When you bring a new, unwrapped toy to The 2nd Annual Yacht Club Toy Drive and Dodgeball Spectacular you will be granted 4 hour access to the Glassell Recreation Center. You will also earn a ticket for a discounted drink at Verdugo Bar. 12:30 PM at the Glassell Recreation Center 3650 Verdugo Road, Los Angeles, CA 90065.

All Weekend Long

  • Some of West Hollywood’s hottest fashion businesses are opening their doors for The Avenues’ Third Annual Holiday Walk. Celebrate the season with glamour, gifts, holiday cheer with food trucks, coffee, carolers, music shopping specials and of course cocktails. Friday from 6 – 10 PM, Saturday from 12 – 4 PM in Melrose Village (Melrose between San Vicente and Orlando).
  • Eat, drink, shop and be merry at UNIQUE LA. Meet and shop directly from over 300 hand-selected designers and artists. Entry is $10. Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM – 6 PM at the California Market Center’s Penthouse 110 E 9th St, Los Angeles, CA 90079.
  • The Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Sale makes its stop in Los Angeles this weekend with over 150 vendors. Free to attend. Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM – 5 PM at Los Angeles State Historic Park (The Cornfield) 1245 N. Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
  • Downtown On Ice presents the Winter Holiday Festival — a free fun weekend including a Snow Fun Zone, Make & Take Holiday Crafts, a Holiday Ornament Grove and more! Free to attend. Saturday and Sunday from 12 – 6 PM at Pershing Square 532 South Olive Street, Los Angeles 90013.
  • Shop local this holiday season at the Artisanal LA Holiday Pop-Up Shop. Sample and shop from more than 30 local artisans and check out new food trucks! $6 cash entry at the door. Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM – 6 PM at the Cooper Design Space 860 South Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014.