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WESTSIDE HAPPENINGS
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Dance MDR Fridays, Through Sept. 30
Join Dance MDR for a night of dancing in Burton Chace Park. Pick up new dance moves with beginner lessons from LA’s best dance teachers and then groove to the DJ, with a difference dance style every Friday night in September. Everyone is welcome. Each night will feature a different theme, from disco to Bollywood. For more information, visit the website, call 424-526-7777 or email: events@ bh.lacounty.gov.
13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, 7 to 10 p.m., marinadelrey.lacounty.gov
Marina Drum Circle Sundays, through Oct. 16
Discover the joy of interactive group drumming in Burton Chace Park! Join Marina Drum Circle on a journey of creating beats and sounds collectively, led by Christopher Ramirez of Freedom Drum Circles. Drums provided by Remo Drums. While in the Marina, enjoy lunch from local waterside restaurants. Offered in 60-minute sessions at two different times. For more information, visit the website, call 424-526-7777 or email: events@bh.lacounty.gov.
13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., marinadelrey.lacounty.gov
Special Event with QuickChange Artist Tatjana Friday, Sept. 30
The Mar Vista Seniors Club meets every Friday in Mar Vista Park. All the children of seniors over 50 years old are invited to bring their mothers and grand-
On Oct. 2 at 11 a.m., join a virtual conversation with Danielle Levsky, an educator and Jewish clown who will share the secret story of clowning as part of the acclaimed Sunday Morning with The Braid series. mothers to a “friendly club for friendly people.” This Friday, the club is hosting a special event with Quick-Change artist Tatana, whose singing and dancing have been enjoyed all over the world. RSVP for this performance by calling Carmen at 310-559-5251. Limited parking, LANOW bus comes right to the park.
11430 Woodbine Street, Mar Vista, 10 a.m.
Restoration at LAX Dunes Event Saturday, Oct. 1
Join in for this monthly restoration event at the LAX Dunes. Since 2015, The Bay Foundation, Friends of the LAX Dunes, and Los Angeles World Airports, along with thousands of volunteers have worked to restore, enhance and protect this unique habitat. Capping at 50 participants.
LAX Dunes (Waterview gate across from park), Playa del Rey, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., santamonicabay.org/events
A Mezze Affair—Small Plates Saturday, Oct. 1
Emerson Avenue Community Garden is hosting a fundraiser in Westchester to support the garden. The event, entitled “A Mezze Affair—Small Plates,” features delicious treats, a wine bar, DJ, 50/50 raffle, silent auction, and more. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased online. Location (private residence) will be given upon receipt of reservation. For more information, send an email to: eacgcinfo@gmail. com.
Location provided upon receipt of reservation, 4 to 7 p.m., eacgc.org
626 Night Market Mini Oct. 1 & 2
Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. and 626 Night Market are bringing the iconic Southern California open-air food festival to the city on a smaller scale through October 2022. The market brings together food lovers with some of the most unique eats Southern California has to offer, featuring approximately three dozen food, merch and craft vendors. An alcohol garden will also be available for attendees 21 years and older. The market is open to all ages and free to attend with advanced ticket reservations. The market is free to attend, but advance tickets are required for entry. To reserve, visit the website.
1324 5th Street, Santa Monica 1 to 10 p.m., 626nightmarket.com/mini Jewish Clowns: A Hidden History Sunday, Oct. 2
The word “clown” may conjure up images of children’s birthday parties or circus attractions, but clowning actually is a long and ancient tradition—one with a surprisingly Jewish history. Educator, journalist and a Jewish clown herself, Danielle Levsky is eager to share the secret story of clowning as part of the acclaimed Sunday Morning with The Braid series. The conversation will take place live on Zoom and is free to attend. Register online.
Virtual, 11 a.m., the-braid.org/ sunday
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On Oct. 1, volunteer your time to join the Restoration at LAX Dunes event and remove non-native and invasive vegetation while learning about the historic site.
“U.S. 99” Band Sunday, Oct. 2
“U.S. 99” Band is playing retro-vintage rock ‘n’ roll, blues and more at Hinano Café.
15 Washington Boulevard, Venice, 4 to 10 p.m., facebook.com/u.s.99band
Candidates Forum: Santa Monica City Council Sunday, Oct. 2
This Zoom forum is presented by the Committee for Racial Justice and the Santa Monica League of Women Voters Educational Fund. Each candidate participating in the evening’s forum will have the opportunity to answer various questions related to the overarching theme of Equity, Anti-Racism and Transformative Change for the Black Community. Moderate by Dr. Karen Gunn. This forum is designed to raise and address issues that our communities may not hear in other forums. Call Joanne for more information at the number below.
Register for Zoom meeting at bit.ly/3r5iZMz, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., 310-422-5431 Ballona Community Restoration Event Tuesday, Oct. 4
The Ballona Wetlands Community Restoration Project focuses on removing invasive iceplant and other non-native vegetation that can impact native California plants such as pickleweed, salt grass, and alkali weed. Participants will help to remove non-native plants by hand.
303 Culver Boulevard, Playa del Rey, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., santamonicabay.org/events
Tito’s Fiesta Mexicana Tuesday, Oct. 4
Tito’s Tacos and Tito’s Handmade Vodka are teaming up for the fifth year in a row to host Tito’s Fiesta Mexicana, an annual event that celebrates national Taco Day and National Vodka Day while raising funds for the Culver City Arts Foundation. As part of the event, attendees will also be able to enjoy delicious awardwinning tacos and Tito’s Handmade Vodka specialty cocktails, along with seven hours of nonstop Mexican entertainment by traditional mariachi artists including Grammy Award-nominated Mariachi Sol De Mexico De Jose Hernandez, a all-female favorites Mariachi Reyna De Los Angeles, and Trip Chapala; folklorico dancers DanzArts/ Sabor a Mexico Dance Company, and a special appearance by standup comic Jesus Trejo. The entire day of jam-packed activities will be smoothly orchestrated by Master of Ceremonies comedian Eric Schwartz aka “Smooth-E.” Additionally, Tito’s Tacos and Tito’s Handmade Vodka will donate 100% of the proceeds from the event to the Culver City Arts Foundation. Admission cost is $30 for responsible partygoers and $15 for non-alcohol partygoers.
11222 Washington Place, Culver City, 2 to 9 p.m., titosfiestamexicana.com
Santa Monica Taco Crawl with Danny Trejo Tuesday, Oct. 4
In celebration of National Taco Day on Taco Tuesday, Trejo’s Tacos Santa Monica and Downtown Santa Monica will host a Taco Crawl with local Santa Monica restaurants. Starting at 4 p.m., taco enthusiasts can head to Trejo’s Tacos to meet Danny Trejo greeting guests to kick off the crawl until 5 p.m., grab a Taco Crawl punch card, and enjoy free tacos (with purchase) at seven Santa Monica restaurants. Participating restaurants include Trejo’s Tacos Santa Monica, Tocaya Modern Mexican Santa Monica, Lanea, Socalo, Cabo Cantina Santa Monica, Jameson’s Pub, and Blue Plate Taco. Guests’ punch cards will grant a free item with purchase at each participating Santa Monica restaurant. For those who finish the entire crawl, the completed punch card can be used at one of the participating locations to receive the same promotion once more between Oct. 5 to 12.
316 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica, 4 p.m., trejostacos.com
Style Hacks to Dress It Down 10 Pounds Thursday, Oct. 6
The Westchester Mental Health Guild’s October fashion fundraiser will take place in the Westchester backyard of stylist Bobbie Caslino-Lewis. Tickets will cost $35 and will include refreshments. Sign up at the website. Spaces at the outdoor event are limited, and the address will be provided only to ticket purchasers. Casalino-Lewis is a motivational speaker who focuses on style, confidence and spirituality. A prolific columnist, she is the author of a soon-to-be released book, “So That’s What 70 Looks Like the Essence of Aging Gracefully.”
