Christmas Sweater Festival at El Rey on Saturday to benefit Childrens Hospital L.A.

It’s time to break out the wool vest with snowflakes on it at this year’s Christmas Sweater Festival, with proceeds going to charity. Pity Party, Deadly Syndrome, Eskimohunter, Castledoor, 400 Blows and Signals will raise money for Teen Impact, a program at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles for teens and young adults with, or recovering from, cancer. El Rey, 5515 Wilshire Blvd. 7 p.m. Sat. $17. (323) 936-6400.