Art, Theater, and Bookstores

V P ' S T O P P I C k S

Photo courtesy of PRT RIP Orson Bean

Beyond Baroque

Beyond Baroque is one of the leading independent literary arts centers and public spaces dedicated to expanding the public's knowledge of poetry, literature, and art through cultural events and community interaction. The center offers a diverse variety of literary and arts programming, including readings, workshops, new music, and education, plus a bookstore.

Founded in 1968, Beyond Baroque is based out of the original Venice City Hall building. beyondbaroque.org

Pacific Resident Theatre

Celebrating over 30 years in Venice, CA, PRT is a resident company of actors, directors, and playwrights dedicated to producing rarely seen gems and new plays for our mainstage season, developing new works and re-invigorating classics in our co-op workshop space and providing opportunities for artists and craftsmen to nourish and enrich their skills.

For tickets and calendar: pacificresidenttheatre.com

S.P.A.R.C. Social And Public Art Resource Center

SPARC’s intent is to examine what we choose to memorialize through public art, to devise and innovate excellent art pieces; and ultimately, to provide empowerment through participatory processes to residents and communities excluded from civic debate. SPARC’s works are never simply individually authored endeavors, but rather a collaboration between artists and communities, resulting in art which rises from within the community, rather than being imposed upon it.

Founded in 1977, SPARC is based out of the Old Venice Police Station.

sparcinla.org

small world books

Small World Books is an unusual purveyor of literature, dedicated to the principle that the book you want is the book you should have. We are a general bookstore and carry a wide selection of titles published by both major and small presses.

Located on the Venice Boardwalk, next door to The Sidewalk Cafe, 1401 Ocean Front Walk. smallworldbooks.com

venice art crawl

The Venice Art Crawl's goal is to share, inspire, and promote collaboration within the Venice community through mixers and art events. For event dates: veniceartcrawl.com