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Compiled by Kamala Kirk fresco dining, free community activities and other fun experiences when the two blocks between Hill and Kinney streets transform into a car-free space. Visit the “Pop-up Park” near Ashland and Main for live music and free fitness classes! mainstreetsm.com
Friday, August 20 Annenberg Community Beach House Tour, Noon to 2 p.m. Santa Monica Conservancy docents will be on hand to share the rich history of the Beach House site from the 1920s into present day. The free 20-minute docent tours are available on a walk-up basis for individuals and groups of up to six people. Just head to the Marion Davies Guest House where you will be greeted by a docent. Please wear a mask as it is required at City of Santa Monica facilities. 415 Pacific Coast Hwy., Santa Monica Sizzling Summer Jazz Nights at RUNWAY, 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy live music every Friday all summer long at RUNWAY Playa Vista. Grab a bite from one of their restaurants and enjoy seating at Town Center Drive! Every Friday from 5 to 8 p.m., June through August. 12775 W. Millennium, Playa Vista Marina Drive-In Summer Series, 5 to 10 p.m. Gather with your family and friends to watch movies on the big screen by the sea in Marina del Rey. The Los Angeles County Department of Beaches & Harbors presents Marina Drive-In Movie Nights at Parking Lot #2 Public Boat Launch. $20 per car admission plus service fee. visitmarinadelrey.com
Monday, August 23
Saturday, August 21 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 Venice Beach Summer Sports Day, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The City of LA Department of COURTESY OF VENICE BEACH PAPARAZZI
On Saturday, Aug. 21 the First Annual Venice Beach Summer Sports Day will kick off at the Venice Beach Recreation Center featuring a full day of free sporting activities, games, contests, clinics, demos and more.
Recreation & Parks, Venice Beach Recreation Center, LA City Council District 11, Team Venice Beach and Venice Paparazzi are excited to host the First Annual Venice Beach Summer Sports Day at the Venice Beach Recreation Center. Bring family and friends out to participate in free sports clinics and fitness activities. This event is fully sponsored by Councilman Mike Bonin. For more information, visit teamvenicebeach.com. 1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice Sharing an Open Main Street, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Main Street’s Pedestrian Plaza returns for a weekend-long celebration of local businesses, al fresco dining, free community activities and other fun experiences when the two blocks between Hill and Kinney streets transform into a car-free space. Visit the “Pop-up Park” near Ashland and Main for live music and free fitness classes! mainstreetsm.com RUNWAY x Creative Communal Makers Market, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Come to this marvelous outdoor show featuring talented local makers. For the first time ever, Playa Vista resident Nancy Mills will be featuring her energy art! Mills has been referred to as an “emerging talent of color.” Free admission. Easy parking. Live music. Pet-friendly. Delicious local restaurants. A great Saturday adventure. 12775 Millennium Dr., Playa Vista 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. until all of the groceries have been given
away. Please note, 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. Visitors will be served on a first-come, first-serve basis, therefore 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. 8606 Wiley Post Ave, Los Angeles
Sunday, August 22 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. 2640 Main St., Santa Monica. 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 Sharing an Open Main Street, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Main Street’s Pedestrian Plaza returns for a weekend-long celebration of local businesses, al
Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Woman’s Club of Playa del Rey is hosting their second blood drive. The event will be COVIDcompliant, socially distance and mostly outside. Please wear a face covering. For an appointment, download the Blood donor app on your mobile device or visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code “WomansClub.” Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting redcrossblood. org/rapidpass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of your appointment. For more information, contact Tracy Marks at 310-901-4295 or email tracypmarks@gmail.com. 8039 W. Manchester Ave., Playa del Rey
Wednesday, August 25 The 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 from 6 to 8 p.m., July through September. Every week, The Point will feature a new musician and band with tunes ranging from folk rock to reggae. On August 11, The Radio Rebels will be performing hits from the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s. 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. 850 S. Pacific Coast Highway, El Segundo
Send event information at least 10 days in advance to kkirk@ timespublications.com
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