Join the Jesse Weinberg Team for their First Annual “Summer Kick-Off Beach Clean-up” on Sunday, June 26 from 9 to 11 a.m. With the goal to help tackle the trash at the start of the summer season, the PDR real estate team will provide breakfast burritos and coffee before attendees help beautify Toes Beach. Those interested in participating can meet at Lifeguard Tower 42. RSVP and learn more at info@jesseweinberg.com.
Pack your popcorn and get ready for an LMU outdoor movie night! On Friday, July 1, the university is screening Disney’s “Soul” at the Drollinger Family Stage. The Disney hit “Encanto” will be shown on Friday, July 29 at Palm Quad. Parking is free at LMU after 8 p.m. More details will be announced soon. Visit lmu.edu for more details.
Join the LAX Coastal Chamber as they celebrate the Fourth of July with their 22nd Annual Fourth of July Parade. Expect 50 entries to march down Loyola Blvd. from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., including floats, marching bands and community groups. Seating is first-come, first-served along Loyola Blvd.
CALLING ALL YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHERS, FILMMAKERS, & COMIC ARTISTS! JULY 5-29 FREE FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES Build new skills and master old ones as we uncover the stories in our own backyards! Registration is OPEN for Summer Media Arts Camp! Classes available for ages 10-13 in the mornings from 9am-12pm and ages 14-18 in the afternoons from 2pm-5pm. We offer classes in Comics, Photography, and Filmmaking; 2 sessions at a time. Join us for only Session 1 (July 5-15), only Session 2 (July 18-29), or for both! Visit us online at venicearts.org to sign up or give us a call at (310) 392-0846 for more information. Link: https://www.venicearts.org/summer-schedule
Please join The Bay Foundation and partners for our 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. Please use https://www.santamonicabay.org/events/ to sign up. Capping at 50 participants.
One of the best things about summer is enjoying outdoor concerts in the park, and the music is back this year at Marina del Rey’s Burton Chace Park (13650 Mindanao Way)! Mark your calendars for the Marina del Rey Summer Concert Series and get ready to enjoy the sounds of classical and pop groups! Attendees should arrive to the park early because entry is granted on a first-come, first-served basis until capacity is reached. Food trucks will have items for purchase starting at 5 p.m. This year’s music schedule includes these concerts starting at 7 p.m.: – Thursday, July 14 | Opera at the Shore – Saturday, July 30 | Las Cafeteras – Thursday, August 4 | A Night Celebrating Music in Film – Saturday, August 27 | Blind Boys of Alabama Visit https://beaches.lacounty.gov/concerts to RSVP and for more info.
Join Runway Playa Vista every Friday Night from 5pm - 8pm through the end of August for Sizzling Summer Jazz Nights! Stop by this Playa Vista destination to enjoy the music under the stars, grab a bite to eat at one of the many nearby restaurants, and get some treats from the Epic Mega Cookie Co. Live Music Schedule July 15th | Shogo (Jazz Trio) July 22nd | Pop Nouveau (Jazz Trio) July 29th | Shogo (Jazz Trio) August 5th | The Furnace Band August 12th | Pop Nouveau (Jazz Trio) August 19th | The Furnace Band August 26th | Jason Fabus (Jazz Trio)
The Department of Beaches and Harbors has a great summer schedule of movies planned! Enjoy outdoor family-friendly screenings on Fridays this summer at Beach Movie Nights at Dockweiler Youth Center, located at 12505 Vista Del Mar in Playa del Rey! All movies start at 8 p.m. The Beach Movie Nights schedule is: July 15- Sing 2 July 22- The Mitchells vs. the Machines August 5- The Addams Family 2 August 12- A League of Their Own August 19- The Boss Baby: Family Business September 2- Black Panther September 9- Space jam: A New Legacy September 15- The Goonies September 23- Guardians of the Galaxy Learn more and RSVP at: https://beaches.lacounty.gov/beachmovienights.
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.
Stop by this community hub every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.for all your fruits and veggie needs! While you peruse the vendors, make sure to check out the prepared foods, community booths and entertainment. Sign up for the farmers’ markets newsletter to learn about special events and super-sized market days that feature additional booths, storytimes and activities for the whole family. Learn more at westchesterfarmersmkt.com. The farmers’ market is located at 6200 W. 87th Street in Westchester.
Come celebrate the grand opening of Sephora at Kohl’s Westchester! Sephora at Kohl’s features a 2,500 square foot, fully immersive beauty experience that mimics the look and feel of a freestanding Sephora. There, Sephora-trained Beauty Advisors will offer personalized beauty consultations and assistance with finding products, while testing and discovery zones will serve up a rotating assortment of new, emerging or trending products. Shop a carefully curated assortment of prestige makeup, skincare, hair, and fragrance brands, including coveted beauty brands such as Rare Beauty, NARS, Charlotte Tilbury, Kiehl’s, Giorgio Armani, Olaplex, Clinique and Sephora Collection as well as innovations in clean beauty and self-care.
Join Ayara Thai for a special Thursday night dining experience! Reserve tables for outdoor patio dining at 5 p.m. or 8 p.m. on Thursday July 21st or 28th. Seating is limited. Each $45 booking for the Moo Krata dining experience includes 1 seat with full meal and gratuity included. Signature cocktails, Thai shaved ice, and regular menu offerings may be ordered on site in addition.
LMU’s fifth annual Shakespeare on the Bluff festival is back in person this year! Head to the university’s new Drollinger Family Stage at Lawton Plaza for performances of “Julius Caesar” on Friday, June 24 and Saturday, June 25. Next month, visit the campus for performances of “The Tempest” on Friday, July 22 and Saturday, July 23. The performances are presented by the LMU College of Communication and Fine Arts. RSVPs are requested at cfa.lmu.edu/Shakespeare.
Join Runway Playa Vista every Friday Night from 5pm - 8pm through the end of August for Sizzling Summer Jazz Nights! Stop by this Playa Vista destination to enjoy the music under the stars, grab a bite to eat at one of the many nearby restaurants, and get some treats from the Epic Mega Cookie Co. Live Music Schedule July 15th | Shogo (Jazz Trio) July 22nd | Pop Nouveau (Jazz Trio) July 29th | Shogo (Jazz Trio) August 5th | The Furnace Band August 12th | Pop Nouveau (Jazz Trio) August 19th | The Furnace Band August 26th | Jason Fabus (Jazz Trio)
The Westchester Family YMCA is hosting a Parent's Night Out! The YMCA child care staff will provide fun supervised games and activities while you enjoy a couple of hours to yourself. Important info: Check in starts at 6 pm Last pick-up is at 9 pm A waiver form is required Please supply your child(ren) with a light meal or snacks Space is limited Cost: Free for YMCA members or $25 per child for non-members (grades TK through 5th grade)
The Department of Beaches and Harbors has a great summer schedule of movies planned! Enjoy outdoor family-friendly screenings on Fridays this summer at Beach Movie Nights at Dockweiler Youth Center, located at 12505 Vista Del Mar in Playa del Rey! All movies start at 8 p.m. The Beach Movie Nights schedule is: July 15- Sing 2 July 22- The Mitchells vs. the Machines August 5- The Addams Family 2 August 12- A League of Their Own August 19- The Boss Baby: Family Business September 2- Black Panther September 9- Space jam: A New Legacy September 15- The Goonies September 23- Guardians of the Galaxy Learn more and RSVP at: https://beaches.lacounty.gov/beachmovienights.
Neil Simon’s hilarious and poignant memory play LAUGHTER ON THE 23rd FLOOR, based on his personal experience working as a young writer for the classic 1950’s comedy-variety TV series Your Show of Shows, returns to Kentwood Players in a new, energized production. Simon’s 28th play is one of his best: a blend of unforgettable characters laced with an exclusive insight into the era known as "The Golden Age of Television." Join us for this perfect nostalgic getaway full of hilarity about the good old days! Performances at the Westchester Playhouse run July 22 through Aug 6, 2022 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.. Matinees are held on Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Learn more at https://kentwoodplayers.org.
Playa del Rey's epic beach bash and volleyball tournament, The Gillis, comes to end this summer after 50 years, so there's one last chance to partake in the festivities. The tournament takes place at Toes Beach, but with limited beach parking, be prepared to take an Uber or Lyft. After the event, head to one of Culver Blvd.'s restaurant to recap the day and support local businesses. Read our July featured article on The Gillis HERE.
LMU’s fifth annual Shakespeare on the Bluff festival is back in person this year! Head to the university’s new Drollinger Family Stage at Lawton Plaza for performances of “Julius Caesar” on Friday, June 24 and Saturday, June 25. Next month, visit the campus for performances of “The Tempest” on Friday, July 22 and Saturday, July 23. The performances are presented by the LMU College of Communication and Fine Arts. RSVPs are requested at cfa.lmu.edu/Shakespeare.
Join Annenberg PetSpace for a pet adoption event focusing on cats! Their goal is to find homes for 50 kittens, and the more adoptions they have, the more space to save even more felines! Even if you're not ready to adopt, visit the Playa Vista space to learn about their kitten foster program, enjoy kitten-themed crafts and peruse vendors selling cat care essentials.
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 and 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.
Stop by this community hub every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.for all your fruits and veggie needs! While you peruse the vendors, make sure to check out the prepared foods, community booths and entertainment. Sign up for the farmers’ markets newsletter to learn about special events and super-sized market days that feature additional booths, storytimes and activities for the whole family. Learn more at westchesterfarmersmkt.com. The farmers’ market is located at 6200 W. 87th Street in Westchester.
Join Ayara Thai for a special Thursday night dining experience! Reserve tables for outdoor patio dining at 5 p.m. or 8 p.m. on Thursday July 21st or 28th. Seating is limited. Each $45 booking for the Moo Krata dining experience includes 1 seat with full meal and gratuity included. Signature cocktails, Thai shaved ice, and regular menu offerings may be ordered on site in addition.
Pack your popcorn and get ready for an LMU outdoor movie night! On Friday, July 1, the university is screening Disney’s “Soul” at the Drollinger Family Stage. The Disney hit “Encanto” will be shown on Friday, July 29 at Palm Quad. Parking is free at LMU after 8 p.m. More details will be announced soon. Visit lmu.edu for more details.
Join Runway Playa Vista every Friday Night from 5pm - 8pm through the end of August for Sizzling Summer Jazz Nights! Stop by this Playa Vista destination to enjoy the music under the stars, grab a bite to eat at one of the many nearby restaurants, and get some treats from the Epic Mega Cookie Co. Live Music Schedule July 15th | Shogo (Jazz Trio) July 22nd | Pop Nouveau (Jazz Trio) July 29th | Shogo (Jazz Trio) August 5th | The Furnace Band August 12th | Pop Nouveau (Jazz Trio) August 19th | The Furnace Band August 26th | Jason Fabus (Jazz Trio)
One of the best things about summer is enjoying outdoor concerts in the park, and the music is back this year at Marina del Rey’s Burton Chace Park (13650 Mindanao Way)! Mark your calendars for the Marina del Rey Summer Concert Series and get ready to enjoy the sounds of classical and pop groups! Attendees should arrive to the park early because entry is granted on a first-come, first-served basis until capacity is reached. Food trucks will have items for purchase starting at 5 p.m. This year’s music schedule includes these concerts starting at 7 p.m.: – Thursday, July 14 | Opera at the Shore – Saturday, July 30 | Las Cafeteras – Thursday, August 4 | A Night Celebrating Music in Film – Saturday, August 27 | Blind Boys of Alabama Visit https://beaches.lacounty.gov/concerts to RSVP and for more info.
Stop by this community hub every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.for all your fruits and veggie needs! While you peruse the vendors, make sure to check out the prepared foods, community booths and entertainment. Sign up for the farmers’ markets newsletter to learn about special events and super-sized market days that feature additional booths, storytimes and activities for the whole family. Learn more at westchesterfarmersmkt.com. The farmers’ market is located at 6200 W. 87th Street in Westchester.
No landline, No problem! Need an amplifier for your cellphone to make it easier to hear? No problem! Now it's a lot easier to hear, dial, make calls and stay connected. Westside Pacific Villages and the Westchester Family YMCA are hosting a free "California Phones" demonstration. An expert will show the available phones and accessories and explain this state-funded program. There is no cost, obligation, age or income requirement. Specialized California Phones is helping aging adults stay connected to their friends and family.
The Playa Vista community is hosting LAPD Pacific Area's 2022 “National Night Out" event on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 from 5 pm to 8 pm at Concert Park, located at 13016 Runway Road, Playa Vista 90094. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, better places to live and work.
One of the best things about summer is enjoying outdoor concerts in the park, and the music is back this year at Marina del Rey’s Burton Chace Park (13650 Mindanao Way)! Mark your calendars for the Marina del Rey Summer Concert Series and get ready to enjoy the sounds of classical and pop groups! Attendees should arrive to the park early because entry is granted on a first-come, first-served basis until capacity is reached. Food trucks will have items for purchase starting at 5 p.m. This year’s music schedule includes these concerts starting at 7 p.m.: – Thursday, July 14 | Opera at the Shore – Saturday, July 30 | Las Cafeteras – Thursday, August 4 | MDR Symphony | A Night Celebrating Music in Film – Saturday, August 27 | Blind Boys of Alabama Visit https://beaches.lacounty.gov/concerts to RSVP and for more info.
All local families are welcome to register for a free Friday evening Movie Night at the YMCA! Bring your whole group and enjoy the company of your neighbors, plus a movie everyone can enjoy together. • FREE POPCORN for the kids! • Movie title TBD per attendee vote • You are welcome to bring your own beach chairs, snacks & drinks • Attendees who are not members of the YMCA will need to complete a Liability Waiver online upon arrival For additional information, contact Dann Novak, Associate Executive Director at the Westchester Family YMCA, via DannNovak@YMCALA.org.
Join Runway Playa Vista every Friday Night from 5pm – 8pm through the end of August for Sizzling Summer Jazz Nights! Stop by this Playa Vista destination to enjoy the music under the stars, grab a bite to eat at one of the many nearby restaurants, and get some treats from the Epic Mega Cookie Co. Live Music Schedule July 15th | Shogo (Jazz Trio) July 22nd | Pop Nouveau (Jazz Trio) July 29th | Shogo (Jazz Trio) August 5th | The Furnace Band August 12th | Pop Nouveau (Jazz Trio) August 19th | The Furnace Band August 26th | Jason Fabus (Jazz Trio)
The Department of Beaches and Harbors has a great summer schedule of movies planned! Enjoy outdoor family-friendly screenings on Fridays this summer at Beach Movie Nights at Dockweiler Youth Center, located at 12505 Vista Del Mar in Playa del Rey! All movies start at 8 p.m. The Beach Movie Nights schedule is: July 15- Sing 2 July 22- The Mitchells vs. the Machines August 5- The Addams Family 2 August 12- A League of Their Own August 19- The Boss Baby: Family Business September 2- Black Panther September 9- Space jam: A New Legacy September 15- The Goonies September 23- Guardians of the Galaxy Learn more and RSVP at: https://beaches.lacounty.gov/beachmovienights.
Neil Simon’s hilarious and poignant memory play LAUGHTER ON THE 23rd FLOOR, based on his personal experience working as a young writer for the classic 1950’s comedy-variety TV series Your Show of Shows, returns to Kentwood Players in a new, energized production. Simon’s 28th play is one of his best: a blend of unforgettable characters laced with an exclusive insight into the era known as The Golden Age of Television. Join us for this perfect nostalgic getaway! The play closes Saturday, August 6!
Gather a team of 10 of your friends, neighbors or colleagues for a morning of friendly competition at the Second Annual Westchester Team Challenge! Participating teams will have the chance to face off against each other in games like the three-legged race, football toss, bocce ball and more. The goal is to have a fun morning of team building and celebrating community, while enjoying fresh air and a little bit of exercise! The games will be held at LMU’s Drollinger Field and proceeds will benefit the Westchester Streetscape Improvement Association, which funds local beautification projects. The cost to participate is $30 per person ($300 per team). Register at westchestercateamchallenge.com.
Please join The Bay Foundation for its 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. Please use https://www.santamonicabay.org/events/ to sign up. Capping at 50 participants.
Everyone is invited to the Emerson Avenue Community Garden for their Annual Tomato Tasting evet! Stop by the garden to taste the best tomatoes grown by Emerson Avenue Community Garden plot holders, meet new neighbors and enjoy a little tour of the garden. This event is the perfect time to plan for your tomato planting for 2023 as there is usually no variety duplicates! For more info visit www.eacgc.org or email eacgcinfo@gmail.com.
This is the last matinee performance of Neil Simon’s hilarious and poignant memory play LAUGHTER ON THE 23rd FLOOR, based on his personal experience working as a young writer for the classic 1950’s comedy-variety TV series Your Show of Shows, returns to Kentwood Players in a new, energized production. Simon’s 28th play is one of his best: a blend of unforgettable characters laced with an exclusive insight into the era known as The Golden Age of Television. Join us for this perfect nostalgic getaway!
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.
Final performance of Neil Simon’s hilarious and poignant memory play LAUGHTER ON THE 23rd FLOOR, based on his personal experience working as a young writer for the classic 1950’s comedy-variety TV series Your Show of Shows, returns to Kentwood Players in a new, energized production. Simon’s 28th play is one of his best: a blend of unforgettable characters laced with an exclusive insight into the era known as The Golden Age of Television. Join us for this perfect nostalgic getaway.
