A Three-Day Weekend in Pacific Palisades

The weekend is nearly here and thanks to Presidents Day that means three days of downtime. With a mix of rain and sunshine in the forecast, we offer a variety of events on PaliPatch's radar to check out this weekend. Don't forget your umbrella, just in case!

1.

See the live taping of the NPR game show with host Richard Sher and special guests. Expect good laughs and some mental exercise.

Where: Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 Sepulveda Blvd.

When: Friday at 8 p.m.
Pricing: $35 - $40, to purchase tickets, go here.

2. 
Sorry, Tiger Woods is not playing in this one, but many of the PGA Tour’s top names are participating. Come out to see some great professional golf, and perhaps gain some ideas on how to improve your swing.
Where:  , 1250 Capri Drive
When: Friday at 6:50 a.m., Saturday and Sunday at 8 a.m., but of course there’s no requirement that you arrive at the very beginning.
Pricing: Varies, so go here for ticket information.

3.
You have just three more chances to see the drama set during the Depression about a boy who loses his mother at a young age and meets an out-of-town preacher. For more on the play, go .
Where: Theatre Palisades, 941 Temescal Canyon Road
When: Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m.
Pricing: $16-$18, call 310-454-1970 to purchase

4. 
Richard Foss of the Culinary Historians of Southern California discusses drinks of the English Regency Period in honor of the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen’s first publication.
Where: , 861 Alma Real Drive
When: Saturday at 2 p.m.
Pricing: Free

5.
Docents lead tours of the famous Ranch House every weekend. Play tourist in your own backyard. Go for the first time or for the first time in a long time. Either way, it’s a way to have fun with great visuals and perhaps learn something new.
Where: , 1501 Will Rogers State Park Road
When: Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a new tour each hour
Pricing:  Free, with donations accepted. E-mail mallan@parks.ca.gov for more information.