WESTSIDE HAPPENINGS

Thursday, June 24

Hotel June’s One-Year Anniversary Festivities,

Through June 27 This month, Hotel June celebrates their one-year anniversary and the official start to summer with a week of music, wellness classes, entertainment, pool hangs, Caravan Swim Club specials and more. Festivities kick off on June 22 and include a variety of programming such as Aura polaroids by The Kind Aura, Aquabatix synchronized swimming performances, poolside oyster shucking and taco stations, and a four-course Supper Series dinner co-hosted by Mezcal Vago. The week comes to a close with June Jams, an all-day pool party featuring music by Vox DJs alongside Caravan Swim Club cocktails and bites. Stay the night to celebrate with a special anniversary booking offer that includes 20% off the best available rate for 2+ nights, a $50 dining credit, welcome amenity and one raffle entry for a two-night stay at San Francisco Propert. The exclusive offer only applies to stays booked on or before June 25. More details about event programming and tickets can be found on Hotel June’s happenings page. For more information, visit thehoteljune.com

Friday, June 25

LMU’s Virtual Shakespeare on the Bluff Festival, 8 p.m.

COURTESY OF LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY

Loyola Marymount University’s Theatre Arts program presents its 4th annual Shakespeare on the Bluff Festival, once again streaming live, on June 25 and July 23. Loyola Marymount University’s Theatre Arts program presents its 4th annual Shakespeare on the Bluff Festival, once again streaming live, on June 25 and July 23. “Twelfth Night”, directed by Sonia Desai, opens on Friday June 25 at 8 p.m. Join shipwrecked Viola as she finds herself in a world of dueling knights, drag queens and unrequited love. Shakespeare on the Bluff’s Twelfth Night celebrates Pride Month by showing love in all its glory. Join LMU for a story of separated twins, valiant sea pirates, clever fools and triumphant love. Sonnetfest ’21, directed by Kevin Wetmore, will be held on Friday July 23 at 8 p.m. featuring performances of Shakespeare’s sonnets by LMU facility, students, alumni and guest artists. Both performances are free and RSVPs are required. For more information and to RSVP, visit cfa.lmu.edu

Saturday, June 26

Marina del Rey Farmers

Market, 8 to 9 a.m. (seniors), 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (general public) 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

Westside Ballet Spring

Workshop Screening, 5 p.m. The Volunteer Guild at Westside Ballet invites you to celebrate summer, their Westside dancers and the full reopening of the studios! A public film screening of Westside’s Spring workshop black box performance will be presented privately in the upgraded Theater Studio Six. The presentation honors world-renowned choreographer George Balanchine – alongside a wealth of other gifted classical musicians, choreographers and dancers. Spotlight selections will include solo pieces from beloved classics including “Sleeping Beauty”, “Swan Lake” and “Don Quixote.” Also included will be a Westside Ballet premiere of excerpts from “Donizetti Variations” with music by Gaetano Donizetti and original choreography by George Balanchine. At 5 p.m. there will be a pizza social with soft drinks and dessert followed by the video screening of the Spring workshop at 6 p.m. Advance tickets are $6.50; tickets at the door are $10. 1709 Stewart St, Santa Monica. To purchase tickets, visit tix.com/ticket-sales/westsideballet/4547

PHOTO BY KATE BERRY

Sunday, June 27

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

Westside Voices Concert,

3:30 p.m. Live music is back! Join this 12-voice mixed a cappella ensemble and enjoy some wonderful live music at Westchester Lutheran Church courtyard. Suggested donation $15. 7831 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, visit westsidevoices.com or email westsidevoices@hotmail.com

Send event information at least 10 days in advance to kkirk@ timespublications.com

On Saturday June 26, Westside Ballet invites you to celebrate summer, their Westside dancers and the full reopening of the studios with a public film screening of their spring workshop.