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Compiled by Kamala Kirk California Heritage Museum Flea Market Sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The California Heritage Museum is pleased to present its annual Flea Market Sale through May 30. Starting immediately, the museum will be open Thursday through Sunday. Find reasonably priced art and unique items in a friendly, safe environment! All proceeds from this sale will go towards maintaining the community art programs of the California Heritage Museum. For more information, email Tobi Smith at calmuseum@ earthlink.net 2612 Main St., Santa Monica Art + Materiality, noon Venice Family Clinic is hosting its annual Venice Art Walk online from April 28 to May 11. They are hosting a series of virtual art talks featuring notable Los Angeles art critics and some of their auction artists on May 5 and 11. Join Lindsay Preston Zappas, artist, writer, founder and editor-in-chief of Contemporary Art Review Los Angeles (Carla), in discussion with artists Andrea Chung, Alex Olson and Analia Saban. They will discuss materiality, surface and the ways in which mark-making translates into meaning in their works across painting, collage and sculpture. facebook.com/ events/1276003326129681
Friday, May 7 Binocular and Small Scope Highlights of the Spring Sky, 8 p.m. With the constellations of
COURTESY OF OTIS COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
Thursday, May 6
On May 7 at 7 p.m., Otis College is inviting the public to the first-ever virtual fashion show to celebrate the creative work of the fashion design classes of 2020 and 2021, and to help fundraise to support students. winter giving way to those of spring, small telescope and binocular users have new, seasonal Deep Sky targets available. The show will present some of the best, with close-ups and low-power views to simulate how they look in small telescopes and binoculars. Then, the show will switch to the freeware desktop planetarium program Stellarium and “locate” those targets in a virtual star party. Guests are invited to ask about locating a galaxy, cluster or nebula they believe to be in the sky and bright enough for small instruments. This free presentation will be offered on Zoom. smc.edu/planetarium
Saturday, May 8 Marina del Rey Farmers Market, 8 to 9 a.m. (seniors), 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (general public) COURTESY OF 18TH STREET ARTS CENTER
On May 8 at 11 a.m., learn the delicate and mindful craft of traditional paper flower-making with artisan Carmela Morales, presented by 18th Street Arts Center & WE RISE.
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 at 14101 Panay Way. More information is available at beaches.lacounty.gov/ mdrfarmersmarket Pacific Park Job Fair, 9 a.m. to noon Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier is holding its next Job Fair to fill more than 200 spring and summer positions in the Seaside Pavilion, which is located on the west side of Pacific Park next to Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. Pacific Park is looking for fun, outgoing and energetic team members to work in areas like Scoops Ice Cream Shop and Beach Burger, as well as rides, games, retail and security, among others. Potential employees can visit Pacific Park to submit an application in person where they can meet face to face with supervisors to ask questions about available positions and explain why they are a great fit for the team. Many applicants will be hired on site and provided with dates to begin orientation and training. Job seekers can also apply online anytime. pacpark.com/jobfair Arts Learning Lab @Home: Flores de Papel, 11 a.m. Learn the delicate and mindful craft of traditional paper flower-making with artisan Carmela Morales, presented by 18th Street Arts Center & WE
RISE. This workshop will introduce participants to the eco-friendly practice of using recyclable materials and traditional art skills to create beautiful flowers that can be gifted to your favorite person or used to decorate your home. Discover how you can take care of your mental health through this meditative task and make new friendships along the way. Concerned by all the plastic waste found in the environment, Morales wants to revive the traditional practice of using recyclable paper to create décor. As you take care of yourself, you’ll be taking care of your environment through this cultural practice. 18thstreet.org Otis Virtually Cool Fashion Show & Benefit, 7 p.m. Otis College of Art and Design is pleased to announce Virtually Cool, an online fashion show and benefit. For the first time in its history, Otis College is inviting the public to the first-ever virtual fashion show in order to celebrate the creative work of the Fashion Design classes of 2020 and 2021, and help fundraise to support Otis College students. Register for free at give.otis. edu/benefit2021
Sunday, May 9 Santa Monica Main Street Farmers’ Market, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Shop for local fresh produce and prepared foods from local restaurants starting at 2640 Main Street. 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. Mar Vista Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This vibrant, year-round market offers local produce, prepared foods, kids crafts and live events. Located at 12198 Venice Blvd., Grand View at Venice Boulevard. For more information, visit marvistafarmersmarket.org Venice Electric Light Parade, 6 p.m. Marcus Gladney created the Venice Electric Light Parade to bring together bike enthusiasts who love to light up their bikes and set out into the night along the beautiful Venice Beach boardwalk. The group meets every Sunday at sunset, at Windward Plaza on the boardwalk, down from the worldfamous Venice sign. Must have safety lights and wheel lights (not required to ride) will be available for purchase. As many as 100 people show up each Sunday night for a chance to join the community for a few hours of fun. Everyone welcome, all ages, all bikes. For more information, visit facebook.com/ veniceelectriclightparade
Wednesday, May 12 Art + Education, noon Venice Family Clinic is hosting its annual Venice Art Walk online from April 28 to May 11. They are hosting a series of virtual art talks featuring notable Los Angeles art critics and some of their auction artists on May 5 and 11. Join Terry R. Myers, arts writer, curator and educator, who hosts a dialogue with artists Kim Fisher, Jennifer Moon and Mario Ybarra Jr. As former students of his who have gone on to international careers as artists while also being important arts educators, they will join him for a lively discussion about their work as well as the relationships between art, teaching and community. facebook.com/ events/197468925239214
Send event information at least 10 days in advance to kkirk@ timespublications.com
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