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WESTSIDE HAPPENINGS
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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
COURTESY PHOTO
The first Culver City Bead & Design Show will take place from Oct. 21 to 23 and will present over 150 exhibits of artisan jewelry, beads, gemstones, handcrafted clothing and accessories, as well as interactive, hands-on workshops.
Bay Cities Coin Club Thursday, Oct. 13
The Bay Cities Coin Club is meeting at the Westchester Masonic Lodge. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. There will be Show and Tell, auctions, 50/50, and a raffle. All ages are welcome. There will be gifts for kids. For more information, email: baycitiescoinclub@hotmail.com.
7726 West Manchester Avenue, Playa del Rey, 6 p.m., baycitiescoinclub.com
Dorado 806 Projects Event Saturday, Oct. 15
Dorado 806 Projects invites you to an all-day immersive Web3 summit for every level, for every talent, and for the curious mind. If you’re a curious creative, this is the time to join in and learn about Web3 in an inclusive and casual creative environment. This event aims to help clear the barriers for Web2 natives to enter Web3. Their Web3 sherpas will be your guide starting with learning the basics at their Web3 101 opening session, followed by a series of insightful fireside chats from experienced Web3 artists, fashion designers, musicians and beyond, in an intimate open conversational setting. There will be Phygital art on display, and an afterparty event with live performances, limited POAPS, snacks and drink cocktails. RSVP online, artists may request free tickets via: rsvp@dorado806.com.
806 Broadway, Santa Monica, 12:30 to 8 p.m., dorado806.com
Spooktacular Garden at Ishihara Saturday, Oct. 15
Werewolves, witches, giant spiders and the like will inhabit the Ishihara Park Learning Garden for their Monthly Pancakes in the Park. Anyone dressed in costume can pick up a pack full of fall vegetable seeds. Costume or not, they’ll have plenty of activities for the young ones, hot coffee to get the not-so-young rolling, seasonal themed pancakes on the griddle and warm compost if you feel a chill and need to warm up your fingers or toes. Sponsored by the City of Santa Monica Community Garden Program with support of Santa Monica Roots. For more info and questions, contact santamonicaroots@ gmail.com.
2909 Exposition Boulevard, Santa Monica, 9 to 11 a.m., thinkagain.org
Skate the Coast Oct. 15 & 16
Boarding for Breast Cancer (B4BC) is hosting its annual 15th Annual Skate the Coast, presented by Suja Organic, a 19-mile skate-bike-roll fundraising event on Oct. 16. In addition, a Breast Cancer Awareness Month registration part is on Oct. 15. The fun-filled weekend kicks off with the registration party at Firestone Walker Brewing Company. On Oct. 16, Skate the Coast event day starts at Santa Monica Pier and concludes at Dive N’ Surf in Redondo Beach. The two-day festivities benefit the B4BC mission. More info and register online.
3 to 8 p.m. (Sat), 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Sun), b4bc.org
Denim & Diamonds Sunday, Oct. 16
Attend a gala at the California Yacht Club to benefit pediatric cancer survivors. There will be cocktails, dinner and dancing. Live music by Single Trak. Honoring Lynette LaScala, NAPA Center Founder, with The Beautiful Mind Award. Western wear optional.
4469 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, 5 to 8:30 p.m., thinkagain.org
An Evening of Music Films with Mark Cantor Sunday, Oct. 16
Cinema historian Mark Cantor screens jazz, blues, folk music, Western swing and just plain “pop” films drawn from the Celluloid Improvisations Music Film Archive at beyond Baroque. These rare film clips can’t be seen on YouTube or found on commercial DVDs. Featured on screen, in a full two hours of music on film, will be such artists as Duke Ellington, Louis Jordan, Dinah Washington, Phil Woods, Dakota Staton, Benny Goodman, Frank Sinatra, Archie Shepp, Louis Armstrong, Lee Konitz, Gerald Wilson and others. Live music at 6 p.m., films begin at 7 p.m. Free, but donations appreciated.
681 Venice Boulevard, Venice, 6 p.m., 310-306-7330, jazz-onfilm.com
How to Thrive on a PlantBased Diet Thursday, Oct. 20
Santa Monica Public Library presents, “How to Thrive On a Plant-Based Diet” with Emma Veilleux of Providence Saint John Health Center in the Main Library Multipurpose Room. Veilleux, who has been a practicing registered dietician for more than 10 years, will discuss how to implement a vegan or vegetarian diet, and the benefits associated with plant-based dietary changes.
601 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., smpl.org
Culver City Bead & Design Show Oct. 21 to 23
The first Culver City Bead & Design Show is coming to the Hilton Los Angeles/Culver City and will present over 150 exhibits of artisan jewelry, beads, gemstones, antiquities, handcrafted clothing and accessories, as well as interactive, hands-on workshops. Meet artists, artisans and tradespeople showcasing vast and eclectic displays of new and old, traditional and contemporary, finished pieces and components. Tickets are $8 online or $10 at the door, good for all three days. Open to the public—everyone is welcome.
6161 W. Centinela Avenue, Culver City, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Fri & Sat), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sun), beadanddesign.com
Westside Food-Wine-Spirits Festival Sunday, Oct. 23
The Westside Food-Wine-Spirits Festival returns to The Automobile Driving Museum and benefits the Westside Food Bank. Festivities will take place both inside the museum, providing you with an opportunity for photos with many of the classic autos, along with more activities and attractions outside. There will be a tasty fun blend of food, alcoholic and noon-alcoholic drinks, and more. This seventh edition of the festival will showcase a variety of Southern California’s best culinary talent, finest wines and spirit makers. VIP early entry ($95) at 1 p.m., general admission ($70) from 2 to 5 p.m. Purchase tickets and more info online.
