Thursday, Feb. 14
Lifestyles Group Meeting, 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Join Bobbie Casalino-Lewis and Luanne Casillas for “Anything Is Possible If… You Have Guided Goals”, the first of three goal setting meetings. This Valentine’s Day version of “A Five Star Lifestyle” will feature goal coach and project catalyst Debra Eckerling. LAX Coastal Chamber Office, 9100 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Ste 210,Westchester. $10; free for members. (310) 645-5151; RSVP at business.lax.coastal.com
Valentine’s Day “Love Our Trees” Tree Hugging Event, 5 p.m. Show your love for trees and the urban forest with songs, poems, guest environmental speakers and a group hug. Landmarked Moreton Bay Fig Tree, Fairmont Miramar Hotel, 101 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 399-1000; facebook.com/TreeHuggingFriends
Bay Cities Coin Club Meeting, 6 to 9 p.m. The club meets on the second Thursday of each month to announce coin shows, present a show-and-tell or host a guest speaker. The club is open to the public. El Segundo Library, 111 W. Mariposa Ave., El Segundo. baycitiescc@gmail.com
Valentine’s Soirée, 6 p.m. to midnight. Bring that special someone out to enjoy a romantic dinner, deejayed music, dancing and Valentine’s Day cocktail specials. Wear cocktail attire. Dinner begins at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. The Proud Bird Food Bazaar & Events Center, 11022 Aviation Blvd., Westchester. $60. eventbrite.com
Valentine’s Day Special, 7 to 9 p.m. Join the L.A. Midnight Runners for this Valentine’s Day 5k Boot Camp Party Run through Venice. All levels welcome. Wear comfortable clothing. Afterward enjoy drinks and giveaways at The Venice Beach Bar, 323 Ocean Front Walk, Venice. Price upon registration. facebook.com/lamidnightrunners
In Focus Chamber Music Series: “Homages & Souvenirs,” 7:30 p.m. The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra program opens with world premiere of Juan Pablo Contreras’ piano quintet “Musas Mexicanas” (Mexican Muses), followed by Tchaikovsky’s “Souvenir de Florence” and Dohnányi’s “Serenade for String Trio.” Moss Theater, 3131 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica. $49+. (213) 622-7001; laco.org
“Bravo” CD Release, 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a Suzy Williams & Michal Jost concert at this release party for their CD. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice. $10 to $15. laughtears.com
LMU Men’s Basketball vs. Gonzaga, 8 p.m. LMU men’s basketball plays against conference rival and No. 5 in the nation Gonzaga University. The Lions look to beat the Gonzaga Bulldogs after a blowout loss on Jan 19. Gersten Pavilion, 1 Loyola Marymount Drive, Westchester. $24+. (310) 338-1616; lmulions.com
Venice Gets DEEP: “The Sound of Love,” 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. This special Valentine’s Day party features some of L.A.’s most beloved house deejays. Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy, 52 Windward Ave., Venice. $25 to $30. (310) 392-4040; bit.ly/thesoundoflove
Friday, Feb. 15
Singles Awareness Day, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Mingle with other singles at this after Valentine’s Day bash. Enjoy drink specials, finger foods and a DJ from 6 to 9 p.m. Hotel Erwin Rooftop Bar, 1697 Pacific Ave., Venice. (310) 452-1111; hotelerwin.com
Vibraphonist Nick Mancini returns to the Miles for an evening of intimate jazz music. SEE FRIDAY, FEB. 15.
Fireside Concert Series: Nick Mancini, 8 to 10 p.m. Vibraphonist, composer and bandleader Nick Mancini returns for an intimate concert of original jazz. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Miles Memorial Playhouse, 1130 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. $5 to $10. smgov.net
Lovers and Angels Album Release, 8 to 10 p.m. Don’t miss the album release of rock opera musical, Lovers & Angels, complemented by a Q&A with the creative team behind the album. Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th Street, Santa Monica. Donations Suggested. Search “Lovers and Angels album” at eventbrite.com
Friday Night Trivia, 7 p.m. Test your knowledge while having a brew and win prizes. TRiP, 2101 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. No cover before 9:15 p.m.; $10 after. (310) 396-9010; tripsantamonica.com
DJ Jedi & Anthony Valadez Dance Party, 9 p.m. Deejays are on the decks spinning new and old soul, funk, blues, rock, hip-hop, beats, breaks and anything else that gets the dance floor going. Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy, 52 Windward Ave., Venice. No cover. (310) 392-4040; townhousevenice.com
Saturday, Feb. 16
Bay Foundation’s Volunteer Event, 9 a.m. to noon. The Malibu Creek Watershed is home to birds, fish and other important wildlife. Help remove invasive vegetation that crowd out and compete with native, drought-tolerant plants in the Malibu Lagoon. Gloves and tools provided. Wear closed-toed shoes. Malibu Lagoon State Beach, 3999 Cross Creek Rd., Malibu. (310) 417-3093; santamonicabay.org
1st Annual Venice Hootenanny, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Get to know your neighbors while enjoying food and drinks, games and live local music. The event is hosted by the Venice Neighborhood Council. Oakwood Recreation Center, 767 California Avenue, Venice. Free. Search “1st Annual Venice Hootenanny” at facebook.com.
Strikers Band, 1 to 3:30 p.m. Listen to live music, nibble on light refreshments and dance the afternoon away. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Culver City Senior Citizens Center, 4095 Overland Ave., Culver City. $5. (310) 253-6700
Music by the Sea, 1 to 4 p.m. A scenic harbor view is the backdrop for an R&B concert by the Friends. Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 301-9900; visitmarinadelrey.com
Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club Open House, 1 to 4 p.m. Enjoy an open house every third Saturday of the month with complimentary refreshments and a tour of the facility overlooking the marina. SMWYC, 13589 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey. Free. (310) 827-7692
St. Valentines Beach Pub Crawl, 1 to 6 p.m. Join a pub crawl with a festival vibe stopping at The Brig, Canal Club, The Bank of Venice, Surfside Venice and 41 Ocean. Wristband includes priority entry in addition to entertainment and drink specials. Multiple starting locations in Venice. $15+. Search “St. Valentines Beach Pub Crawl” at eventbrite.com
Sierra Highway, 2 p.m. California-based acoustic Americana band Sierra Highway play contemporary and traditional music with roots in bluegrass, folk, Irish and country music. El Segundo Public Library, 111 W. Mariposa Ave., El Segundo. (310) 524-2728; eslib.org
Black Women Writers & Their International Impact, 3 to 5 p.m. Author Dr. Lisbeth Gant-Britton discusses the international effect black women writers have with writers such as Zora Neale Hurston, Maya Angelou and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Palms-Rancho Park Branch Library, 2920 Overland Ave., Palms. (310) 840-2142; lapl.org
“Local Aid” Malibu Fire Relief Fundraiser, 6 to 11 p.m. Give back to those who lost their homes in the Malibu Woolsey fire. Proceeds go directly to Malibu Go Fund Me campaigns for the homeless victims. Listen to live music and enter the raffle for skate and surf gear. Casa Escobar Malibu, 22969 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu. $20. eventbrite.com
Healing Harp Meditation & Sound Bath, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Take time for self-discovery and restoration with music by Nailah Middleton and Erica Rey. Enjoy a 50 minute immersion of sound and meditation through live harp, vocal harmonies and Tibetan singing bowls. Middle Way LA, 6512 Arizona Ave, Playa Vista. $20 or pay-what-you-can. Middlewayla.org
The Strands’ CD Release Party, 7 p.m. British soul singer Amanda Campbell, lead guitarist Richard Green, bassist Paul C., keyboardist Emily Ashenfelter and drummer Lance Tamanaha launch their first full length album at The Cock ‘n’ Bull, 2947 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. No cover. (310) 399-9696
Fireside Concert Series: Angelo Todaro, 8 to 10 p.m. This award-winning dancer-choreographer brings some of L.A.’s finest dancers to perform in front of an open fire. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Miles Memorial Playhouse, 1130 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. $5 to $10. smgov.net
Love is in the Air, 10 p.m. to midnight. Off the Record Nights hosts a special night for lovers, featuring sounds by Curt Reynolds, Torosbros and Kitt. The Buffalo Club, 1520 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica. $10 to $20. facebook.com/curtreynoldsla
Sunday, Feb. 17
Music by the Sea, 1 to 4 p.m. A scenic harbor view is the backdrop for an R&B and funk concert by Floyd & The Fly Boys. Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 301-9900; visitmarinadelrey.com
Folk Flourishes, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Orchestra Santa Monica performs Faure’s “Pavane,” Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21, his Symphony No. 31 (“Paris”), and Milhaud’s “Le Boeuf sur le Toit,” or “The Ox on the Roof.” Moss Theater Santa Monica, 3131 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica. $10 to $30. (310) 525-7618; orchestrasantamonica.org
“Bids & Bubbles,” 3 to 5:30 p.m. The Power of a Shower hosts a fundraiser to purchase and renovate a trailer that provides showers to the homeless. Hop on board and enjoy signature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a photo booth, silent auction and drawing, while helping to bring a clean, safe place for the homeless to shower to fruition. $53. The Centerpointe Club, 6200 Playa Vista Dr., Playa Vista. powerofashower.org
Monday, Feb. 18
White Elephant Sale, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Find jewelry, clothing, kitchen stuff and more. Proceeds donated to local charities. Culver City Senior Citizens Center, 4095 Overland Ave., Culver City. (310) 253-6700
Mahalo Mondays, 8 p.m. Alton Clemente, DJ Vinyl Don and Record Surplus take over the Townhouse with live entertainment, tiki cocktails, Hawaiian and Polynesian vinyl, plus special guests. Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy, 52 Windward Ave., Venice. No cover. (310) 392-4040; townhousevenice.com
Tuesday, Feb. 19
Sierra Club Airport Marina Group, 7 p.m. Participate in a discussion about the recent gas well explosion. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Burton Chace Park Community Room, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey. Free. (310) 613-1175
Fine Arts Critic in Residence: Aruna D’Souza, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. D’Souza discusses her recent book “Whitewalling: Art, Race, and Protest in 3 Acts” as well as intersectional feminisms, politics and how museums shape our views of each other and the world. Otis College of Art and Design, 9045 Lincoln Blvd., Westchester. (310) 665-6800; otis.edu
Wednesday, Feb. 20
Brandeis Men’s Group, 9 a.m. This men’s social group meets to raise awareness and support for Brandeis University. CPA Stan Weinberg tries to unravel the mysteries of the new US Income Tax Code. Lox and bagel breakfast served. Veterans Memorial Complex, 4117 Overland Ave., Culver City. $15; free for first time guests. (310) 351-5018; bncla.org
Poets & Writers’ Literary Roundtable, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This informal meeting is a great way to connect with fellow presenters, teachers and writers and to exchange ideas, news and resources. Annenberg Community Beach House writer-residence Wally Rudolph discusses diversity and inclusion in the literary space. Camera Obscura Art Lab, 1450 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica. Free; RSVP requested. jfitzgerald@pw.org; facebook.com/poetsandwriters
Brews & Brats Tech Mixer, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tech in Motion kicks off its first 2019 networking event with German- and Belgian-style brews and artisanal sausages. Wurstkuche Restaurant, 625 Lincoln Blvd., Venice. facebook.com/TechinMotionEvents
CYC Presentation: “America’s Cup Update with Tucker Thompson,” 7:30 p.m. Award-winning TV commentator and producer Tucker Thompson discusses the details of the AC36 and gives an inside look at New York Yacht Club’s “American Magic.” California Yacht Club, 4469 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. Free; reservations requested. (310) 823-4567; reservations@calyachtclub.net
Improv Diary Show: Not So Private After All, 8 to 9 p.m. Two brave people read from their teen diaries while improvisers do scenes inspired by the readings. M.i.’s Westside Comedy Theater, 1323-A (“A” stands for alley) 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica. $6. (310) 451-0850; westsidecomedy.com
Thursday, Feb. 21
An Evening with Howard Schultz, 8:00 p.m to 9:15 p.m. Former chairman and CEO of Starbucks discusses his book “From the Ground UP: A Journey to Reimagine the Promise of America”. New Roads School, 3131 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica. $20 to $55. livetalksla.org/events/howard-schultz
Museums & Galleries
LoveBites – Valentine’s Day Art Show, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday. Enjoy the art of love and cupid this Valentine’s Day by viewing the work of fifteen different artists along with live music by Scott Brandon Mackay and an art jam, hosted by the Mar Vista Art Walk. Buckwild Gallery, 12804 Venice Blvd., Mar Vista. marvistaartwalk.org
stARTup Fair, 2 to 10 p.m. Friday, noon to 9 p.m. Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday. Bypass the traditional gallery system and explore the work of up-and-coming independent artists, peruse curated exhibitions and attend panels by entrepreneurial artistic professionals during this contemporary art fair hosted at the Kinney Hotel, 737 W. Washington Blvd., Venice. $10+. startupartfair.com
Art Los Angeles Contemporary, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. The tenth edition
of this international West Coast art fair features 80 emerging and established exhibitors from around the world, a highly curated “Salon” exhibition and an independent publishers section. Barker Hangar, 3021 Airport Ave., Santa Monica. $25+. artlosangelesfair.com
“Bury the Body,” 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16. In conjunction with Mark Verabioff’s exhibit “Poolside Drive-by,” Verabioff and artist Amanda Ross-Ho lead a collaborative exhibit walkthrough. team (bungalow), 306 Windward Ave., Venice. (310) 339-1945; teamgal.com
I just love your news paper. I love that you place the events that are “Free”…which give me a chance to enjoy outing with my family at low to no cost. Keep up the good work.
I read your paper every week. It gives great local information. Thank you for announcing the newest Venice High Theatre production “ANY NUMBER CAN DIE”, starting tonight at 7.30 PM, for two weekends! It is great to have good local productions with a short commute!
Hello…I’m trying to find the article regarding Republic Party meeting to be held at Loyola Marymount in January. I need the date and time.
I am from Santa Monica and have lived in Hawai’i for 30 yrs. now and I am sooooo happy I can read news from home and surrounding areas and what’s happening around town in the Argonaut on line. Thank you for making that available.
Thank you for letting everyone know about the Pistachio Novella show tonight. We are much obliged and appreciate The Argonaut’s support.
Thanks for getting the word out about Toastmasters Speakers By The Sea Club! Toastmasters is a non-profit with a proven track record for helping people overcome the fear of public speaking. Meetings every Wednesday from 11am-12pm.
Fun times this Sunday at Fisherman’s Village this Sunday August 24 featuring the 2AZZ1 BAND (pronounced “two as one”) 2:00pm to 5:00pm.
Playtime is a wonderful exhibit! The location is beautiful and lenticulars by Heather Lowe are worth the visit as well as the other art. Thanks for the listing Argonaut.
So much fun for only a buck! Need to repost this right away.
Westchester Rotary is local club that meets every Wednesday afternoon for lunch at the Crown Plaza on Century Blvd. near LAX. We all work together on local community and international charity projects. What better way to meet people and have fun! If interested, you can also call Kim Williamson at (310) 722-4200
Best Senior Fitness Classes, every weekday morning!
JAPANESE INSTITUTE OF SAWTELLE
2110 Corinth Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 9 – 10 am
THURSDAY FRIDAY 8:30-9:30 am
$5 per class fee
Standing and Chair exercises
The Venice Art Crawl mixer was fun and friendly. I met a lot of amazing talented artists who will be showing March 16 at the Venice Art Crawl on Venice Blvd. from the beach to Oakwood Blvd!
The Pedal on the Pier event is actually on Sunday, June 4, not the 3rd. http://www.pedalonthepier.org
Made the correction. Thank you.
Hello, We would like to share our art show info if you would be interested in adding it to your events listings. Conception Contemporary Art show will be featuring over 40 Los Angeles area artists with live music, Thursday August 10 5-10pm at Iron Triangle Brewing. See http://www.conceptionarts.com Thank you!
I always look forward to the events you post up for us- especially the free events for this broke girl. Thank you for keeping us up to date on the latest events!
Westside Public Safety Town Hall, Wednesday, June 13th, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Knights of Columbus, 8049 W. Manchester Blvd, Playa Del Rey, CA
Residential Burglaries, Car Break-Ins, Homeless, RV Parking, and more
• Daniel Tamm, West Area Representative & Interfaith Liaison, Mayor Garcetti’s Office
• David Maggard, Chief of Police Los Angeles World Airport
• Dennis Kato, LAPD Deputy Chief, Operations West Bureau
• James Setzer, LAPD Captain, Commanding Officer Pacific Area
• Claudia Martin, Los Angeles City Attorney Neighborhood Prosecutor
• Lieutenant Randy Goddard, Pacific Area Detective Commanding Officer
• Lieutenant Damon Bergeron, Los Angeles Department of Transportation
Could you send me a copy of the RV parking article?
Hi!
The 2018 Inglewood Open Studios, Inglewood’s annual city- wide free art tour is Sat and Sun November 10 and 11, 12-5pm. Visitors will be invited to personally tour private artist working spaces and enjoy art created in all media–drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, photography, print making, installation, video and performance. Some spaces will also host events such as workshops and talks, which will be listed on printed flyers with tour maps, available at all tour locations. The weekend will kickoff with an artists reception at Residency Gallery in Downtown Inglewood on Friday, November 9, 2018.
La Tijera Village and The Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles will sponsor a Family Friendly Interactive Art Event at the District 2
Community Center, at 1201 S. La Tijera Bl., Inglewood, CA. 90302. Planned activities include a ceramics
workshop, painting, live music and a costumes tent for creative free playtime and opportunities for
photos.
inglewoodopenstudios.com