WESTSIDE HAPPENINGS Compiled by Kamala Kirk
Mushroom Cloud in AR at Santa Monica Pier Through Feb. 27 Nancy Baker Cahill’s multifaceted augmented reality public art project travels to the endangered coastline of Los Angeles from Feb. 10 to 27. The LA-based artist and her collaborators reimagine the environmental art Mushroom Cloud around the climate crisis concerns of LA. Mushroom Cloud will be geolocated just beyond the Santa Monica Pier over the ocean. Views can experience the work by downloading Baker Cahill’s free AR app on 4th Wall, walking to the end of the pier and tapping the ‘Coordinates’ feature of the 4th Wall app (also visible from the beach). apps.apple.com/us/app/4thwall/id1325881248 Community Meeting Thursday, Feb. 17 There will be a Community Meeting run by the developer of the new proposed 521-unit, 5-story development on Ocean Park and Lincoln Boulevard in Santa Monica (where Gelson’s is now). The development will affect many residents directly. The meeting will give local community members the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed demolition of the Gelson’s Center. 7 to 8:30 p.m., Zoom ID: 82892453793 Black Valentine’s Party and Concert Friday, Feb. 18 This annual event is back at Harvelle’s Santa Monica, featuring funk powerhouse Cliff Beach and his reggae-funk band Conga & Company, and live
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On Feb. 19 from noon to 4 p.m., hundreds of people in LA will take to the streets in just their undies during Cupid’s Undie Run, the nation’s largest pantless party and run for charity. burlesque dancers. $10 cover. 1432 4th Street, Santa Monica, 9 p.m. to close, santamonica. harvelles.com/shows/166085 Marina del Rey Farmers Market Saturday, Feb. 19 This weekly outdoor event allows Westside residents to support local produce sellers and other vendors. Food from a wide variety of businesses is available for purchase. Masks are required and only 40 people are allowed to shop at any one time. Held in parking lot 11. 14101 Panay Way, Marina del Rey, 8 to 9 a.m. (seniors), 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (general public), beaches.lacounty.gov/ mdrfarmersmarket Ballona Wetlands Community Restoration Event Saturday, Feb. 19 Please join The Bay Foundation’s Ballona Wetlands Community Restoration Project, focused on removing invasive
areas. The event will include dog adoptions, a wildlife exhibit, two stages with a lineup of 2021’s “American Idol” and “The Voice” contestants performing, shopping with artists and locally made brands, and a cocktail garden. Venice Boulevard between Centinela and Grand View, noon to 6 p.m., santamonicabay.org/events
Cupid’s Undie Run Saturday, Feb. 19 Hundreds of people in LA will take to the streets in just their undies during Cupid’s Undie Run, the nation’s largest pantless part and mileish run for charity. The event raises awareness of neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body, and fundraises for NF research though the Children’s Tumor Foundation. The run kicks off with drinking and dancing at The Venice Whaler, then jogging it out with a mile run and ending with an epic dance party. Sign up online. 10 Washington Boulevard, Venice, noon to 4 p.m., my. cupids.org
Mushroom Workshop Saturday, Feb. 19 Come learn (almost) everything about mushrooms! Connor Young from Westchester Farms will tell all about the amazing mushroom, from important health benefits to how to grow them at home at Emerson Avenue Community Garden. Free event. 8050 Emerson Avenue, Los Angeles, 12:30 to 2 p.m., eacgc. org
Venice Love Fest Saturday, Feb. 19 The small business community will converge on Venice Boulevard in Mar Vista for The Venice Fest, the growing street festival with live music over 100 local artisans, a DJ, food trucks and more. Sponsored by 818 Tequila and Pressed Juicery, the event has become an integral event in Mar Vista and the surrounding
Santa Monica Main Street Farmers Market Sunday, Feb. 20 Shop for local fresh produce and prepared foods from local restaurants. You can also enjoy musical entertainment from featured weekly bands, face painting, balloon designs, and if you catch it on the right week, a cooking demonstration featuring local produce. 2640 Main Street, Santa Monica, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mar Vista Farmers Market Sunday, Feb. 20 This vibrant, year-round market offers local produce, prepared foods, kids crafts and live
Joan Bayley Weamer Memorial Sunday, Feb. 20 Longtime Mar Vista resident and classic dancer, principle choreographer/choreographic assistant during GM’s Golden Era Joan Bayley Weamer recently passed away just shy of her 102nd birthday. Often called “the greatest dancer teacher there ever was,” the dance world was forever changed for the better because of Bayley. A memorial will be held in her backyard. To RSVP or if you have any questions, contact communications@westsideballetcompany. org. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Westside Ballet, Glaucoma Research Foundation or Alzheimer’s Association. 3570 Ocean View Avenue, Los Angeles, 2 to 4 p.m. Movies on the Lawn Sunday, Feb. 20 Enjoy a free outdoor movie series at Jamaica Bay Inn on Sundays throughout February. This week’s screening is “Crazy Rich Asians.” Warm drinks, snacks and treats will be available for purchase. Event starts at 5 p.m., movie showing starts at 6 p.m. Low chairs, blankets and pillows are welcome. Higher camping-style chairs are not allowed. 4175 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, 5 p.m., jamaicabayinn.com
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On Feb. 19 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., join The Bay Foundation’s Ballona Wetlands Community Restoration Project, focused on removing invasive ice plant and other non-native vegetation.
ice plant and other non-native vegetation that can impact native California plants such as pickleweed, salt grass and alkali weed. Participants will help to remove non-native plants by hand. Capping at 30 participants. Face masks and social distancing will be required. Sign up online. 303 Culver Boulevard, Playa del Rey, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., santamonicabay.org/events
events. 12198 Venice Boulevard., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., marvistafarmersmarket.org
On Feb. 20 from 2 to 4 p.m., a public memorial will be held for longtime Mar Vista resident and renowned dance teacher Joan Bayley Weamer.
