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Compiled by Kamala Kirk Free Ice Cream & Hair Masques, 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Catch the AURA x Afters Ice Cream truck at The Brig on Abbot Kinney in Venice this weekend to experience the magic of AURA. Get your free masque and Scoop while celebrating the launch of the brand’s newest fantasy shades. Follow them on social (@aurahaircare) for live updates. 1515 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice 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
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Friday, August 27
Tuesday, August 31 CPF Book Club: Alan Hess on Frank Lloyd Wright, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Join the California Preservation Foundation for a virtual book club meeting. Architectural expert and award-winning preservationist Alan Hess will discuss master architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s work in Natural Design, MidCentury Modernism, and the everlasting Prairie Style. This free event will be broadcast online. californiapreservation.org
Wednesday, Sept. 1
“Birds in the Moon,” a mobile theatrical chamber opera, receives its West Coast Premier for four performances presented by The Broad Stage from Sept. 4 to 7 at 7 p.m. & Harbors presents Marina Drive-In Movie Nights at Parking Lot #2 Public Boat Launch. $20 per car admission plus service fee. visitmarinadelrey.com
Saturday, August 28 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
Free Ice Cream & Hair Masques, 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. See previous event description. End of Summer Bash, 2 p.m. Join Jamaica Bay Inn and Beachside Restaurant and Bar for their End of Summer Bash! While summer never truly ends in California, think of this as a farewell to sunsets at 8 p.m. and an excuse to celebrate by the beach with a cocktail. Enjoy a welcome Mai Tai and delicious bites from Executive Chef Victor Morales including wahoo ceviche, ahi tuna poke, beef short ribs, teriyaki kitchen and banana leaf-wrapped Kalua pork! Tickets cost $60. Purchase at eventbrite. com/e/end-of-summer-bash-onmothers-beach-tickets165272116349 Jamaica Bay Inn, 4175 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey COURTESY OF JAMAICA BAY INN
On Saturday Aug. 28 at 2 p.m., Jamaica Bay Inn in Marina del Rey is hosting their End of Summer Bash with drink specials, luau eats, live music and more. PAGE 16 THE ARGONAUT AUGUST 26, 2021
Sunday, August 29 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 Edo Bites Grilling Experience, 2 to 6 p.m. Join Style On the Spot for a unique grilling experience with renowned Chef Edoardo Baldi of E. Baldi Restaurant Beverly Hills. Enjoy a personally selected menu by Chef Baldi, live music, outdoor games and a chef meet & greet! Ticket includes the item you select on your ticket and adult ticket includes one glass of chef selected spritz or wine drink. Pricing $15 (kids) to $40 (adults). Visit shopmanhattanvillage.com for tickets and information. Manhattan Village, 3200 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach
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 familyfriendly concert series happening every Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m., July through September 29. 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. 850 S. Pacific Coast Highway, El Segundo “Birds in the Moon” by The Broad Stage, 7p.m. With its search for answers, “Birds in the Moon,” a mobile theatrical chamber opera by Mark Grey and Júlia Canosa I Serra, directed by Elkhanah Pulitzer, receives its West Coast Premier for four performances on Sept. 1 to 4 at 7 p.m. The new chamber opera will be presented by The Broad Stage, outdoors on Santa Monica’s Lot 27 (located at the corner of Arizona and 5th Street) in partnership with Downtown Santa Monica, and is supported an Art of Recovery grant from the City of Santa Monica. thebroadstage.org
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