WEDNESDAY, NOV. 12

Ice Skating in Santa Monica

1324 Fifth St., Santa Monica; downtownsm.com

It feels like summer just ended, but you can strap on the blades and do your best Michelle Kwan or Timothy Goebel impression. Daily from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. through Jan. 19. $10 includes skate rental.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 12

2008 Screenwriting Expo

L.A. Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles; screenwritingexpo.com

If you’re an aspiring screenwriter, then this is the place to be. Through Sunday.

THURSDAY, NOV. 13

Quantum of Solace Party

ArcLight Cinemas (Hollywood and Sherman Oaks locations); experience.arclightcinemas.com

Purchase a 21+ party ticket for the midnight show and get a reservation in the cafe/bar, two cocktails, appetizers and desserts with other zealous James Bond fans. 10 p.m. $60.

FRIDAY, NOV. 14

Air Force Week Opening Ceremony

Hollywood & Highland; airforceweek.com

After top officials and dignitaries speak, there will be a multi-plane flyover and performances by the Air Force marching band and the rifle-bearing Honor Guard. 10:30 a.m. Various exhibits and demonstrations through Nov. 21.

Vaudeville Night

Velaslavasay Panorama, 1122 W. 24th St., Downtown; panoramaonview.org

A night of performances and videos by a selection of California Community Foundation fellowship recipients, in conjunction with the 20 Years Ago Today exhibition. 8 p.m. FREE.

SATURDAY, NOV. 15

Homewalk

Exposition Park, 700 Exposition Park Drive,?Los Angeles (888) 2-HELP-LA; homewalkla.org

Walk, support a walker or volunteer your time to help raise money for those affected by poverty and homelessness in Los Angeles. 7:30 a.m.

Moby Dick Reading on the Beach

Breakwater Rocks at the End of Windward (424) 270-5757; veniceoceanarium.org

A complete reading of Herman Melville’s classic from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Also Sunday.

Football Specials at Big Wang’s

1562 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood (323) 469-2449; bigwangswings.com

During the regular football season for college and NFL, see the games on 20 plasma TVs and enjoy $2.50 pints of Bud, $3.50 Bacardi and cokes and $5 O-Bomb shots. Sat, Sun and Mon through Dec. 22.>

Myeloma Foundation Comedy Benefit

Wilshire Ebell Theatre, 4401 W. 8th St., Los Angeles; myeloma.org

Five hours of comedy to raise money to fight bone marrow cancer featuring Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi as the Blues Brothers, cast members from “Everybody Loves Raymond” and more. Tix start at $50. 6 p.m.

SUNDAY, NOV. 16

Run For Her 5k

Pan Pacific Park, 7600 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles; runforher.com

This fourth annual run and friendship walk raises awareness about ovarian cancer and money for the Cedars-Sinai Women’s Cancer Research Institute. 8 a.m.