WESTSIDE HAPPENINGS Compiled by Kamala Kirk
Legally Blonde – The Musical March 4 – 6, 11-12 Samohi Theatre is excited to present “Legally Blonde – The Musical” for two consecutive weekends. Accompanied by a live orchestra, “Legally Blonde” is an energetic and sassy musical comedy – the perfect welcome back to live theater after a two-year pandemic pause. This is a masked event. ID and proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours to show time are also required. Reserved seating is available online. Tickets $15 (adult) and $20 (students). 600 Olympic Boulevard, Santa Monica, March 4 & 5 at 7 p.m., March 6 at 3 p.m., March 11 & 12 at 7 p.m., samohitheatre.org Marina del Rey Farmers Market Saturday, March 5 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 Dragon Boat Festival Saturday, March 5 Marina del Rey will host its first Dragon Boat Festival featuring a series of dragon boat races, live music entertainment, food truck fare and awards ceremony at Burton Chace Park. The all-day festival will be fun for anyone paddling or cheering on the
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On March 5, young musicians will perform at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. for Elemental Music at the John Adams Middle School Performing Arts Center in Santa Monica. teams. Admission is free for viewers. Nearly 40 teams will compete with team participants varying in age from 10 to 70-year-olds. Many participants are multi-generational families paddling together. The MDR Dragon Boat Festival is sponsored by Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors, Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, Marina del Rey Convention and Visitors Bureau, Marina del Rey Lessees Association, Caruso, ProSUP Shop, Wahoo’s, and Team DPW. 13650 Mindanao Way, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., facebook.com/LADragonBoat Storypalooza Story Tour Saturday, March 5 Santa Monica Public Library presents “Storypalooza Story Tour” with storytelling performers and activities at all five library locations throughout the day, beginning at 10:30 a.m. and ending at 5:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Santa Monica, the event celebrates COURTESY PHOTO
On March 6 at 1 p.m., join the Annenberg Community Beach House and Santa Monica Conservancy for a special virtual commemoration of architect Julia Morgan, California’s first licensed woman architect.
Read Across America, a national reading initiative designed to promote literacy and celebrate diversity in literature for young children and their families. Attendees receive a free book at each location. Space is limited; first come, first served, and all events are free. For more information, visit the website or email library@santamonica.gov. Various locations, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 310-458-8600, smpl.org Elemental Music Concerts Saturday, March 5 The young musicians of local nonprofit, Elemental Music, are preparing to take the stage. Over 150 students in grades 3 to 8 will be performing across six different large ensembles for strings, choir, band, classical guitar, and a full orchestra for wind and string students. The performances are sponsored by W.I. Simonson and Providence | Saint John’s Physician Partners and will take place at the brand-new John Adams Middle School Performing Arts Center. The 2 p.m. concert features the Elemental Choir, Elemental Band, and Academy Philharmonic ensembles. The 4:30 p.m. concert features the Elemental Guitar, Prelude, and Elemental Strings ensembles. General admission tickets are $15 and student tickets are $8. 2425 16th Street, Santa Monica, 2 & 4:30 p.m., elementalmusic.org Book Signing: Jim Cornfield Saturday, March 5 Join photographer Jim Cornfield at The Book Jewel for a fascinating discussion on the art of
Environmental Portraiture. In his book, Cornfield puts readers behind the viewfinder to help them successfully create dazzling photos. Join Cornfield at The Book Jewel to hear about some priceless trade secrets in photography. 6259 W. 87th Street, Westchester, 5 p.m., thebookjewel.com Santa Monica Main Street Farmers Market Sunday, March 6 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 St., Santa Monica, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mar Vista Farmers Market Sunday, March 6 This vibrant, year-round market offers local produce, prepared foods, kids crafts and live events. 12198 Venice Blvd., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., marvistafarmersmarket.org Motor Avenue Farmers Market Sunday, March 6 The Motor Avenue Farmers Market enhances the farm-totable connection and availability of fresh, local produce to residents of the Palms, Cheviot Hills, Beverlywood and surrounding communities. The market is dedicated to cultivating a sustainable food system through its operation and educational programs. The market consistently provides a wonderful opportunity to create
synergy between local businesses and residents while promoting a healthy city and a vibrant community. Open every Sunday, rain or shine. 10418 National Blvd., Los Angeles, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., motoravenuemarket.com Westchester Farmers Market Sunday, March 6 Certified farmers market brings together some of the region’s best small and micro farmers from the Central Coast and Ventura counties with over 30 local food businesses, kids activities and live bands. Held in the heart of downtown Westchester adjacent to many new and thriving local businesses from an independent bookstore to local eateries with plenty of free parking. Held every Sunday rain or shine! 6200 W. 87th St., Los Angeles, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., westchesterfarmersmkt.com Julia Morgan Legacy Event Sunday, March 6 Join the Annenberg Community Beach House and Santa Monica Conservancy for a special commemoration of architect Julia Morgan, California’s first licensed woman architect. Victoria Kastner, the longtime official historian at Hearst Castle, will give a talk on the life and work of Morgan, who left a legacy of more than 700 projects in her nearly five decades of practice. At the Annenberg Community Beach House, Morgan designed the Guest House and pool, which comprise the site’s historic core. Register online for the free virtual event. Virtual event, 1 to 2 p.m., bit.ly/35mIDFc Serving Up Comedy Tuesday, March 8 “Serving Up Comedy,” a standup comedy show, takes place at The Warehouse Restaurant. No admission fee, no two-item minimum. Just standup comedy from 7 to 8:30 p.m. followed by open mic to 9 p.m. Happy hour until 7 p.m. 4499 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, 7 p.m., 310-823-5451, servingupcomedy.com
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