WESTSIDE HAPPENINGS

Thursday, July 1

RECONNECTING: A Vision of Unity by Kengo Kito,

Through September 6 Over the last year, as the world has faced an unprecedented situation, people have been missing close contact with each other and have been yearning to reconnect with their families, friends and communities. In his site-specific installation at JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles, Japanese artist Kengo Kito will use hula hoops to explore idea of connection and re-connection. By opening up the hoops and linking them to each other end-to-end, he creates one expansive, interconnected whole that fills the space with color, line and light. His first exhibition in the United States, the colorful structure will serve as a metaphor for the interconnectedness of all humanity, a theme that resonates deeply today. As Japan hosts the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the installation will also align with one of its core concepts: Unity in Diversity. For more information visit japanhousela.com Beach Eats to Go, 5 to 9 p.m. The weekly food truck series near Marina “Mother’s” Beach returns for Summer 2021. Diners can enjoy food truck fare every Thursday at Parking Lot #11 located on Via Marina and Panay Way. Pre-order online or place your order at the food truck window. Through September 6, 2021.

Friday, July 2

Marina Drive-In Movies, Fridays & Saturdays 8 p.m. Marina Drive-In Movies

COURTESY OF THE POINT IN EL SEGUNDO

Thursday, July 8

Every Wednesday through September, The Point in El Segundo will feature a new musician and band performing outdoors on the lawn during its Sounds of Summer Concert series. returns for a summer series in mid-June through early September. Gather with your family and friends to watch movies on the big screen by the sea in Marina del Rey. Order food from gourmet food trucks on-site or bring your own food and drinks. Movies will play every Friday and Saturday night at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 per car and parking is first-come, firstserved. Marina del Rey Lot 2/Boat Launch at 13477 Fiji Way. To view the movie lineup, visit mdrmovies.com Saturday, July 3

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 COURTESY OF NEUEHOUSE HOLLYWOOD 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 Food Bank, 12:30 p.m. On the corner of West Manchester Avenue and Wiley Post Avenue in Westchester, a church will be giving out free groceries beginning at 12:30 p.m. Visitors will be serviced on a first-come, first-serve basis. It is recommended that visitors arrive early. The food bank operates as a drive-through, meaning that volunteers will place items in the vehicles of guests upon their arrival. The food bank asks that guests remain in their vehicles at all times during their visit as a way of upholding social distancing guidelines. Visitors are expected to abide by the rules and procedures regarding preventing the spread of COVID-19, which includes wearing a mask and maintaining their distance from others by remaining in their vehicle. 8606 Wiley Post Ave., Los Angeles Wednesday, July 7

Sounds of Summer Concert

Series, 6 to 8 p.m. Shop, stroll and dine while listening to free live music this summer at The Point in El Segundo. After 15 months, The Point is welcoming back the return of its summer concert series, The Sounds of Summer, a family-friendly concert series happening every Wednesday through September. Every week, The Point will feature a new musician and band with tunes ranging from folk rock to reggae. This all ages, outdoor event is for the whole family to enjoy as guests are welcome to pack a picnic, lawn chairs and relax on the lawn. Restaurants and shops, including Mendocino Farms, North Italia and Hopdoddy are also offering special promotions and picnic baskets for guests to purchase in advance and enjoy. On July 7, Kevin Sousa Trio Acoustic is performing. 850 S. Pacific Coast Highway, El Segundo

Sunday, July 4

Photo Factory After Hours,

8 to 11 p.m. Andy Warhol: Photo Factory is a groundbreaking new exhibition of ultra-rare photographs by Andy Warhol that is open to the public until mid-July. Throughout the exhibition, there will be a lineup of immersive events offering live music and art, dance, thought-provoking conversations, and exclusive screenings of rare Warhol films. Photo Factory After Hours is an intimate, immersive evening of music and spontaneous artistic expression with more. The event will be hosted by More, the modern rock and eclectic pop in celebration of their debut EP with DJ sets by Josh Madden and The Midwest Boyz. Tickets cost $30. rsvp.neuehouse.com

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

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