LOS ANGELES - Downtown on Ice through Jan. 17, 2011

Holiday ice rink is an annual event with free concerts and paid ice skating at temporary rink constructed at Pershing Square near the Civic Center. Rink is open daily. Time: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, and open until 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. / adult, child 4 to 12, free age 3 & under. Location: Pershing Square 532 South Olive Drive Los Angeles, CA. (213) 847-4968. laparks

PALM SPRINGS - Palm Springs International Film Festival Jan. 6 - 17, 2011

PALM SPRINGS - Fest Film Festival. 11 days of world-class films (short films) in sunny Palm Springs Camelot Theatres in downtown area. Location: 2300 E Baristo Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262.. the festival box office at 898-PALM. psfilmfest

SAN JOSE - Downtown Ice through Jan. 17, 2011

SAN JOSE - Downtown Ice. Outdoor ice skating rink is open through early January in the stately-palm court and features over 8,000 square feet of ice in an arena and circular outer rink. Time: Noon to 10 p.m. 5/ adult. 3/ youth 12 and under. Admission includes rental skates and ice time. Location: 120 S. Market St., San Jose, CA. 279-1775. sjdowntown

WALNUT CREEK - Downtown Walnut Creek on Ice - through Jan. 17, 2011

This seasonal ice skating rink offers holiday exercise and fun in a beautiful outdoor setting. Runs through Jan. 17. Time: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. 1 - 15. Location: Civic Park, Clay Arts Parking Lot, Walnut Creek, CA. 935-7669. iceskatewalnutcreek