WESTSIDE HAPPENINGS Compiled by Kamala Kirk
“The Price Is Right” Come on Down Tour Friday, March 25 “The Price Is Right” is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with a 50-stop nationwide tour beginning March 25 with Drew Carey and more of the show’s talent taking over the Santa Monica Pier, lighting up the iconic Ferris wheel at 7 p.m. The tour kicks off in Los Angeles with a one-day launch event open to the public with Carey and model Alexis Gaube. LA prizes for fans will include gift cards benefitting local businesses and ride tickets for the Ferris wheel for all who win. 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, Noon to 8 p.m. Marina del Rey Farmers Market Saturday, March 26 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),
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On March 25 from noon to 8 p.m., “The Price Is Right” is celebrating its 50th anniversary by kicking off a 50-stop nationwide tour beginning with Drew Carey and more of the show’s talent taking over the Santa Monica Pier, offering various prizes and lighting up the iconic Ferris wheel at 7 p.m. beaches.lacounty.gov/ mdrfarmersmarket Meet & Greet: Erin Darling for LA City Council District 11 Saturday, March 26 Come out to meet candidate Erin Darling at Oakwood Park and hear him speak on the issues that are important to the community. Also speaking will be Chicano cartoonist Lalo Alcaraz, an award-winning visual/media artist and television/film writer. Please bring your own outdoor/lawn chairs. RefreshPHOTO CREDIT: ERIN DARLING
On March 26 from 1 to 2 p.m., come out to meet LA City Council District 11 candidate, Erin Darling, and hear him speak at Oakwood Park on the issues that are important to the community. PAGE 34 THE ARGONAUT MARCH 24, 2022
ments and cookies provided. Hosted by Laura Ceballos. 767 California Avenue, Venice, 1 to 2 p.m. HINCHAS Press Online Zine Workshop Saturday, March 26 Yago Cura, owner of Mar Vista-based HINCHAS Press, will walk attendees through the sequencing of a zine based on Freytag’s Pyramid. The cost for the virtual class is $5 or people can donate what they like. All ages welcome. Registration required. Virtual, 2 to 3 p.m., bit.ly/ZINETIX Women Filmmakers Showcase 2022 Saturday, March 26 In celebration of Women’s History Month and Oscar weekend, Heartland Films, Inc., Cloud 21 PR International and Kultura PR International are pleased to present “Women Filmmakers Showcase 2022,” a special panel event that will be held at Laemmle Film Center Santa Monica. Following the panel will be an exclusive cocktail reception. Registration is required for the complimentary event. 1332 2nd Street, Santa
Monica, 2 to 3 p.m., bit.ly/3NbqVG0 Honoring Venice Black History Thursday, March 31 Come and learn about the dedicated lives of service of former and present Black residents of Venice. From the very founding of our community, Black residents have made significant contributions to our history. Join Lutheran Church of Venice in an outdoor worship service with special gospel music led by Carol Brown. First Lutheran Church of Venice, 815 Venice Boulevard, Venice, 10 a.m., flvenice.org Crowns & Hopes x Caravan Swim Club Supper Series Wednesday, March 30 Hotel June’s Baja-inspired restaurant, Caravan Swim Club, launches its 2022 Supper Series with Inglewood-based craft brewery, Crowns & Hops. Founded by Beny Ashburn and Teo Hunter, Crowns & Hops will join the Caravan Swim Club team and F&B partner Steve Livigni for the one-night only sunset dinner that includes a four-course pre-fixe menu by chef Angie Lee. Tickets are
$70 per person and include an all-day pool pass, dinner, beer pairings and conversation with Teo & Beny to learn more about their mission with Crown & Hops. Live music by X will also be playing throughout the evening. 8639 Lincoln Boulevard, Los Angeles, 7 to 9 p.m., bit.ly/3irGAD0 Notre Dame Academy Presents “Godspell” Thursday, March 31 Join Notre Dame Academy High School in the classic revival of “Godspell,” with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz of “Wicked.” Don’t miss this joyous, uplifting retelling of parables and the Passion Story. What better way to celebrate the good news of Jesus during this Lenten season? Preview “Godspell” on March 31 at 7 p.m. or join for opening night on April 1 at 7:30 p.m. with free concessions and prize giveaways. Additional shows are available on April 2 at 7:30 p.m. and April 3 at 7 p.m. Ticket prices vary and can be purchased online, seating is limited. 2851 Overland Avenue, Los Angeles, 7 p.m., academy.ndasla.org Artopia Thursday, March 31 Artopia is back in full swing. This month they are welcoming back Thomas Furr, Alison Oksner, Art by Mushu and more to come. There will be a renowned chef serving up the most unique and delicious tacos. There will be screen printing on site as well as live painting. When attendees but the special “Artopia” drink, they will be entered to win a raffle of gifts, art and more. Free event. 2819 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, 8 p.m. to midnight
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