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Westchester Elks Lodge Car Show

Westchester Elks Lodge 8025 Manchester Ave., Playa del Rey

Visit the Elks Lodge for their 22nd Annual Car Show & Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, September 10. Check out dozens of classic cars and chat with their owners, before making your way to the cook-off tents where you can sample chili from a variety of neighborhood chefs. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite to see who will take home the 2022 People’s Choice Award! Proceeds support the Elks’ charitable causes. The event is free to attend, with food and raffle tickets available for purchase. The Elks Lodge is located at 8025 Manchester Ave. in Playa del Rey. To register your car or to participate in the cook-off, email lisalincolnpipe@gmail.com.

Ballona Community Restoration Event

Ballona Wetlands

The Bay Foundation's ​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. Capping at 50 participants. Vaccination strongly encouraged. Please plan to wear a mask if unvaccinated. Social distancing will be required. Registration is required.

Free

Marina Movie Nights Encanto

Burton Chace Park 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina Del Rey

The Department of Beaches and Harbors has a great summer schedule of movies planned! On Saturdays, pack your picnic baskets and jackets and head to the Burton Chace Park (13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey) for Marina Movie Nights! Screenings will be a mix of PG-13 classics and recent blockbusters. Movies start at 8 p.m. The Marina Movie Nights schedule is: July 16- Back to the Future July 23- Clueless August 6- Dirty Dancing August 13- The Parent Trap (1998) August 20- The Conjuring September 3- Iron Man September 10- Encanto September 17- Coco September 24- The Wizard of Oz To RSVP and for more information, visit https://beaches.lacounty.gov/marinamovienights.