WESTSIDE HAPPENINGS Compiled by Kamala Kirk
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BAY FOUNDATION
Have an event for the calendar? Send it to kkirk@ timespublications.com Seed Starting Workshop Saturday, March 12 Come down to Main Street Community Garden, where gardeners will provide great seed starting tricks, tips and techniques to get your seeds germinating. Seed packs available to take home. Coffee, baked goods, conversation and walks through the gardens. Come and get your hands dirty! 2318 Main Street, Santa Monica, 9 to 11 a.m. Ballona Wetlands Community Restoration Event Saturday, March 12 The Ballona Wetlands Community Restoration Project focuses on removing invasive 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. Sign up online. Capping at 30 participants. Face masks and social distancing will be required. Proof of vaccination is required. 303 Culver Boulevard, Playa del Rey, 9 to 11 a.m., santamonicabay.org/events Marina del Rey Farmers Market Saturday, March 12 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),
On Saturday, March 12 from 9 to 11 a.m., join the Ballona Wetlands Community Restoration Project, which will focus on removing invasive iceplant and other non-native vegetation that can impact California plants such as pickleweed, salt grass and alkali weed. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (general public), beaches.lacounty.gov/ mdrfarmersmarket Expression in Art Saturday, March 12 Please join to socialize and view a large and diverse collection of exceptional artwork by the talented Rochelle (Shelley) Rubin, hosted by KHA Global, Inc. Rubin and her art have been featured in numerous national publications. Her work has been sold in exclusive galleries throughout the U.S. Pieces at the opening will be for sale and will be priced significantly lower than gallery prices. Complimentary wine will be served. Large space with open doors, masks suggested for everyone’s comfort. Street parking and building parking lot available. 11600 Washington Place, Los Angeles, 5 to 8 p.m. Santa Monica Main Street Farmers Market
Sunday, March 13 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 13 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 13 The Motor Avenue Farmers Market enhances the farm-totable connection and availability of fresh, local produce to residents of the Palms, Cheviot
On Saturday, March 12 from 9 to 11 a.m., come down to Main Street Community Garden in Santa Monica where gardeners will provide great seed starting tricks, tips and techniques to get your seeds germinating.
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 13 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 Let’s Talk Dirt! Sunday, March 13 In this informative soil workshop you will learn about organic soil for growing food, mulch vs. compost, how to build living soil, the truth about mycorrhizae. Bring all your dirt-related questions! Free event. Emerson Avenue Community Garden, Emerson Avenue at 80th Place, Westchester, 12:30 to 1:45 p.m., eacgc.org
Live Fu@#ing Comedy with Kevin Shea & Friends March 16 to 17 Come enjoy a hilarious night of Live Comedy with Kevin Shea and friends at The Townhouse. Shea has been doing stand up for 20 plus years and has been seen on Jimmy Kimmel, HBO, Tosh.O, Arsenio Hall, Dr Ken and many other television shows. Throughout the years he has worked with Bill Burr, Ken Jeong, Jim Norton, Patrice O’Neal and other numerous comedy greats. As an added bonus, Kevin will be inviting some of his great stand up friends to join the show. You never know who might stop by. Cost $10. For more info, contact events@ kevinshea.tv. 52 Winward Avenue, Venice, 8 to 10 p.m. both days, 310392-4040, townhousevenice.com Tango for Peace in Ukraine Fundraiser Friday, March. 18 Ilona Glinarksy, a local resident originally from Kyiv in the Ukraine who has been producing an ongoing monthly Argentine Tango social event called Milonga LAX, is organizing a very special event at the Westchester Elks Lodge that is open to the public. Proceeds from Tango for Peace – A Fundraiser for Ukraine will be donated to a volunteer organization in Kyiv working tirelessly to procure and distribute food, medicine and clothes among the civilians displaced by the war. From 7 to 8 p.m., there will be a Taste of Tango class for complete beginners (no partner needed). From 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., there will be a social dancing and special tango performance by maestros Miriam Larici and Leonardo Barrionuevo. Cost is $30. Free parking/complimentary refreshments include/full bar on premises. Proof of vaccination or negative PCR test required. Register and RSVP at livingtangocoach@gmail.com. 8025 W. Manchester Avenue, Playa del Rey, 7 p.m., livingtango.com
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