Holiday blockbusters hit the box office every year during the perfect time to stay indoors and get lost in a story. During the winter break, many films aim to indulge the moviegoer in great story telling and strong cinematography — expect to see these films come up in Academy Award nominations. Here is a guide to a few that deserve — and some that don’t — a watch during the break.

Know what is happening around you this weekend.

With the winter break offering some time for students to get into the holiday, Pulse has some of the known, and not-so-known events, taking place around the Metroplex.

The kids are bored again. ADD has ruined the rave and this generation’s glow stick tweens need a fix of something bright and shiny. After Deadmau5’ stint as house DJ at this year’s Grammys, the Juno award-winning producer, real name Joel Zimmerman, blew up thanks to his oversized LED decorated mouse mask.