SAN FRANCISCO: Beach Blanket Babylon's Seasonal Extravaganza, through December 31, 2012, Time: 8 p.m. Location: Club Fugazi, 678 Green St., San Francisco, CA. 421-4222. beachblanketbabylon

SANTA CRUZ: New Years "Eve Eve" Party. Annual shindig offering dancers 21 years and older a chance to get a jump on New Year's festivities. Santa Cruz, CA 423-2053. cocoanutgrovesantacruz

SANTA MONICA: ICE Skating Rink Opens in Santa Monica, Nov. 11, 2012 - Jan. 16, 2012. 2. Hours vary. Location: 1324 5th St., Santa Monica, CA. iceatsantamonica

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