WESTSIDE HAPPENINGS

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Pride Events on Third Street Promenade June 17 to 19

Santa Monica’s Pride celebration continues this weekend with live events on the Third Street Promenade from June 17 to 19, hosted by Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. Events are free for the public and include Mortified Podcast (June 17, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.) featuring members of the LGBTQIA+ community sharing their stories in front of a live audience; Angel City Market (June 18, 3 to 9 p.m.) an outdoor bazaar featuring hand crafted items from LGBTQIA+ artisans, Pride-themed goodies and activations; and Dancing with Dane (June 19, noon to 1 p.m.) where Samo PRIDE’s dance master, Dance Sorenson, will lead the high-energy dance aerobics class Dancing with Dane, suited for all ages and abilities.

101 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, 5 to 11 p.m., thebungalow.com/santa-monica

COURTESY OF DOWNTOWN SANTA MONICA, INC

On Sunday, June 19 from noon to 1 p.m., Samo PRIDE’s Dance Master, Dane Sorenson, will lead his high-energy dance aerobics class on the Third Street Promenade.

Stand-Up Comedy at Aviator Nation Friday, June 17

Double Rainbow is a live stand-up comedy show featuring local favorites and performers seen on late night TV, Comedy Central, The Comedy Store and others. Presented every third Friday of the month at Aviator Nation in Venice. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets $20, available online.

1224 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Venice, 8 p.m., bit.ly/3zCYo7Z Worm Composting 101 Saturday, June 18

Worm composting uses the natural processes of worms to recycle food scraps and other organic material into a valuable soil amendment – a practice that’s good for the environment, great for your garden and reduces waste. Learn how to build your own worm bin and the basics of worm composting. Bring your kids for a familyfriendly gathering and enjoy pancakes while you wander through Ishihara Park Learning Center. Sponsored by City of Santa Monica Community Gardens Program with the support of Santa Monica Roots.

2909 Exposition Park, Santa Monica, 9 to 11 a.m., santamonicaroots@gmail.com

COURTESY OF JENI’S SPLENDID ICE CREAMS

On Tuesday, June 21 from 7 p.m. to close, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is celebrating the launch of its rewards program by offering free ice cream scoops to members on the First Day of Summer at scoop shops nationwide. On Saturday, June 18 from noon to 6 p.m., sip on champagne while shopping a selection of vintage wedding dresses and bridal wear at ADORNED: Vintage & Handmade, an all-female collective in Venice.

Culver City Garden Club’s 68th Annual Show & Plant Sale June 18 & 19

The Culver City Garden Club’s 68th Annual Garden Show and Plant Sale will feature a professional judged exhibition of homegrown plants, flowers, edibles and gardening-related photography, arts and crafts. The plant sale will feature a variety of popular and unusual plants, and there will be gardening workshops twice a day. Raffles will be held each morning and afternoon. Free to the public.

4153 Overland Avenue, Culver City, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Sat) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Sun)

ADORNED: Vintage & Handmade Wedding Trunk Show Saturday, June 18

ADORNED: Vintage & Handmade, an all-female vintage collective in Venice, is hosting a wedding trunk show at their shop. A thoughtfully curated rack of vintage and designer wedding dresses and bridalwear will be available for shopping along with drinks, tunes and expert styling advice. The shop features 10 unique vintage sellers.

300 Westminster Avenue, Venice, Noon to 6 p.m.

The Bungalow Santa Monica’s Night Market

Thursdays through September 1 The Bungalow Santa Monica’s Night Market presented by KCRW returns this summer to The Fairmont Miramar Hotel with an exciting new lineup of food vendors, beverage and brand activations, family-friendly activities, live DJ performances and celebrity guest bartenders. Free and open to the public for guests and pets of all ages. Runs through Sept. 1. On the second Thursday of each month, local rescue organization, Wags & Walks, will host an on-site meet and greet for its family of adoptable dogs rescued from local shelters. On June 16, “Breaking Bad” star Aaron Paul will celebrity bartend and present his awardwinning Dos Hombres Mezcal, co-founded with co-star Bryan Cranston.

101 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, 5 to 11 p.m., thebungalow.com/santa-monica

Celebration of Caring Monday, June 20

The life and legacy of a longtime community advocate, a veteran volunteer and president of the RAND Corporation will be honored for the numerous contributions they have made to improve the lives of others at WISE & Healthy Aging’s annual “Celebration of Caring” event at The Broad Stage. Proceeds will support services and programs offered by WISE & Healthy Aging. More information can be found on their website.

1527 4th Street, Santa Monica, 6 p.m., wiseandhealthyaging.org First Day of Summer at Jeni’s Tuesday, June 21

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams has launched Jeni’s Splendid Rewards, a special rewards program, and as the first member perk they’re throwing a party to celebrate. Members get a free scoop on the First Day of Summer from 7 p.m. to close at scoop shops nationwide (excluding Jeni’s market shops). To join the rewards program, download the new Jeni’s app to sign up. Members will earn one point for every dollar spent and receive $5 in rewards for every 100 points.

Various locations, 7 p.m. to closing

“Back in Culver City” Saturday, June 25

Culver City Symphony Orchestra presents “Back in Culver City” at The Robert Frost Auditorium. The special Beethoven Program will be led by principal guest conductor Andrew Shulman and presented in memory of conductor and music director Frank Fetta. Free admission. For more information, visit the website or call 310-645-5961.

4401 Elenda Street, Culver City, 7:30 p.m., culvercitysymphony.org

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