Aviatrix Louise Thaden made history as the winner of the first Women’s National Air Derby. Ninety years later, Santa Monica Airport hosts an anniversary celebration featuring the LA99s. SEE SUNDAY, AUG. 18.
Thursday, Aug. 15
El Segundo Art Walk, 5 to 9 p.m. Take self-guided tours of 35-plus artist studios, with Downtown El Segundo creative businesses also opening their doors. The headquarter venue features art installations, live music, food trucks and a beer garden. 314 Main Street, El Segundo. elsegundoartwalk.com
Venice Art Crawl Ninth Anniversary, 6 to 10 p.m. Check out local art, meet your neighbors and discover something new. Local rocker Christopher Hawley provides the tunes. Park Place, between Main Street and Pacific Avenue. Free. veniceartcrawl.com
Pine Mountain Logs, 7 p.m. This alternative iteration of the band called Venice plays classic rock standards and originals for the final outdoor concert of this year’s Boulevard Music Summer Festival. Dale Jones City Hall Courtyard, 9770 Culver Blvd., Culver City. Free. (310) 398-2583; boulevardmusic.com
Laugh Out Loud, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Westside Comedy Theatre perform an evening of mirth with Mission IMPROVable. Shout out prompts and join the fun. Performances every Thursday through Sept 26. The Experiment Stage, 1200 Block Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica. Free. downtownsm.com
House Party Comedy Show, 7 to 10 p.m. Come out for a good old fashioned house party with beer and comedy. Two free drinks included with ticket purchase. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. First come first served. Mar Vista Art Department, 12513 Venice Blvd., Mar Vista. $15. facebook.com/housepartycomedyshow
Nick Mancini 4tet, 8 p.m. Nick Mancini (vibraphone), John Tegmeyer (clarinet), Cooper Appelt (bass) and James Yoshizawa (drums) perform original compositions at Sam First, 6171 W. Century Blvd., Westchester. $15. (424) 800-2006; samfirstbar.com
Cactus Jam, 8 p.m. Singer, songwriter and guitarist Terry Okey performs a mix of country, blues and rock ‘n’ roll with his band Cactus Jam. Nikki O’Neill opens the show with her soulful voice and wailing guitar. Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City. (310) 390-1328; thecinemabar.com
“Thirdsdays,” 8 to 10 p.m. Violinist Jeff Gauthier and cellist Maggie Parkins join flutist Ellen Burr and bassist Jeff Schwartz for two sets of improvisational jazz and classical music. Industry Café & Jazz, 6039 Washington Blvd., Culver City. No cover; donations encouraged. (310) 202-6633; industrycafela.com
Ken Weiner Trio Jazz Performance, 9 to 11 p.m. Playing a mix of jazz standards and original compositions, Ken Weiner (tenor saxophone), Rick Otto (acoustic bass) and Tom Jedynak (drums) perform at Gravlax, 12400 W. Washington Blvd., Mar Vista. (310) 390-9463; gravlaxla.com
Reggae on the Mountain Official Pre-Party, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Get ready for L.A.’s No.1 homegrown reggae music festival with a lineup presented by Genius•Loci Fest, including KCRW’s Jeremey Sole, deejays Henry Pope, Boostive and Littlefoot, and sounds by the Poseidon Collective. Proceeds benefit Life Rolls On, which helps adaptive athletes surf and skate. Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy, 52 Windward Ave., Venice. $12 to $20. bit.ly/ROTMPreParty
Friday, Aug. 16
Mar Vista Seniors Club 30th Anniversary, 9:30 a.m. to noon. The Mar Vista Seniors Club celebrates its 30th anniversary with an Italian theme. Enjoy love songs and food from Sorrento’s Italian Market. Ages 50+. Mar Vista Recreation Center, 11430 Woodbine St., Mar Vista. $2 to $5. Byron Stalcup (310) 351-9876
Santa Monica Public Library at the Beach, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy a new read while you soak up the rays with this seaside pop-up library. Check out books, play games or just read in the shade. Annenberg Community Beach House, 415 Pacific Coast Hwy., Santa Monica. (310) 458-4904; annenbergbeachhouse.com
“The Night Sky Show” and “50-Year Retrospective: The Flights of Apollo,” 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Hear the latest news on astronomy and space exploration and take a family-friendly tour of the constellations. Afterward, learn about the biological quarantine system for the Apollo 11 crew and their lunar samples after they returned from the first lunar landing. Santa Monica College John Drescher Planetarium, 1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. $6 for one show or $11 for double bill. (310) 434-3005; smc.edu/planetarium
Movies on the Lawn: “Beauty and the Beast,” 7:30 to 10 p.m. Bring a blanket to sprawl on the lawn and watch this Disney classic about the beautiful bookworm Belle, who trades her freedom to save her father and melts the heart of a lonely prince turned beast. Stoner Park, 1835 Stoner Ave., West L.A. westlasawtelle.org
Beach Movie Nights: “Sherlock Gnomes,” 8 to 10 p.m. After garden gnomes disappear in London, Gnomeo and Juliet ask legendary detective Sherlock Gnomes to help them find their missing friends. Food trucks start serving at 6 p.m. Bring a blanket and watch this adventure right by the waves. Dockweiler Youth Center, 12505 Vista del Mar, Playa del Rey. Free. (310) 726-4128; beaches.lacounty.gov
Venice Vandals Comedy Show, 8 to 10 p.m. Sit under the stars and enjoy some of the best Los Angeles comics at this monthly Venice comedy showcase. BYOB. Lone Wolfs, 2545 Lincoln Blvd., Venice. $8 to $10.
Straight Outta Dogtown, 8 to 11 p.m. Dance to the classic surf rock sounds of Skeeters Pool Party and the Penman Playboys. Drummers are invited to show up and play “Wipeout” on a communal drum. Guitarists welcome to jam on “Rockin in the Free World.” Bring your own sticks or guitar. Venice Beach Bar, 323 Ocean Front Walk, Venice. No cover when you mention the band. (310) 392-3997; thevenicebeachbar.com
“Anomaly,” 8:30 p.m. Directed and choreographed by Darby Kelley, this evening of live music and dance is inspired by our connection to each other, the world around us and the world within us. Highways Performance Space & Gallery, 1651 18th St., Santa Monica. $15 to $20. (310) 453-1755; highwaysperformance.org
Saturday, Aug. 17
Salute to “Lucifer” Fan Convention, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Pick up autographs, photos and show merch or participate in live auctions, a cosplay contest or trivia competitions, all celebrating the hit Netflix show “Lucifer.” Meet stars of the show, including lead actor Tom Ellis (Lucifer). On Saturday, join the karaoke party for a chance to sing with your favorite celebrity from the show. Hyatt Regency Los Angeles Airport, 6225 W. Century Blvd., Westchester. $35 to $55. creationent.com
The Ladies Room Show, 6 to 7:30 p.m. A lineup of L.A.’s favorite female comics perform for this special Saturday Happy Hour. Enjoy jokes and live interviews at M.i.’s Westside Comedy Theater, 1323-A (“A” stands for alley) 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica. $10. (310) 451-0850; westsidecomedy.com
Andrew Bird @ KCRW HQ, 7 p.m. Celebrate summer at the final KCRW HQ party of the year. KCRW DJ Chris Douridas spins tunes, followed by indie music star Andrew Bird. Novena Carmel takes the stage at 11 p.m. Grab a bite at the food trucks and enjoy a refreshing summer cocktail. Pick up a favorite album at the vinyl pop-up shop Beats Swap Meet. KCRW HQ, 1660 Stewart St., Santa Monica. Free. (310) 443-7000; kcrw.com
Leela James, 7 p.m. Enjoy an outdoor marina summer concert with a performance by R&B singer Leela James. Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey. Free; RSVP at eventbrite.com. (310) 305-9545; visitmarinadelrey.com
HUSHfest Silent Disco: Border Clash Subsuelo vs MOM DJs, 7 p.m. to midnight. The Subsuelo crew with Latin music vibes battles it out against Motown on Mondays, bringing classic American soul and funk. Santa Monica Pier, 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica. $10 to $45. facebook.com/HUSHconcerts
Ali Sethi Live in L.A., 7 to 9:30 p.m. Coke Studio artist Ali Sethi makes his Los Angeles debut performing his hybrid Pakistani-folk music that fuses traditional genres with contemporary arrangements. Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. $45 to $125. (408) 459-7004; eventbrite.com
Heard That, 8 to 10 p.m. Enjoy live music from some of the hottest local bands, featuring funk, rock, bluegrass and more. Concerts run through Sept. 28. The Experiment Stage, 1200 Block Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica. Free. downtownsm.com
The Desperate Measures, 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Rock out to live classic country and ’70s rock at Prince O’Whales, 335 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey. No cover. (310) 823-9826
Sunday, Aug. 18
Train Like a Gymnast Workshop, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Discover new ways to train and improve splits, mobility, strength, and performance with this full-day immersive workshop. Listen to inspiring speakers, grab a bite and take home a swag bag packed with goodies. Broadway Gymnastic School, 5433 Beethoven St., Playa Vista. $160. (424) 253-6189; trainlikeagymnast.com/workshop-optin
LA 99s’ National Women’s Air Derby Celebration, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Commemorate the 90th anniversary of the first sanctioned air race for female pilots, which saw aviatrixes like Amelia Earhart and Louise Thaden fly from Santa Monica to Cleveland, Ohio and make aviation history. Meet modern-day pilots, then watch them (some in period costumes) take off from the Santa Monica Airport’s Transient Parking lot to fly the first leg of the historic air route. 3223 Donald Douglas Loop S, Santa Monica. Free. airraces@la99s.org; LA99s.org
Ladies of the Westchester Elks’ Paint & Sip Fundraiser Brunch, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eat, drink and create some wonderful artwork. Supplies provided. Proceeds go to Elks Major Projects fund, which raises money for children’s medical needs. Westchester Elks Lodge, 8025 W. Manchester Ave., Playa del Rey. $45. (310) 821-3005; facebook.com/ladiesofthewestchesterelks
Santa Monica Aviation Expo and Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Museum of Flying hosts Santa Monica’s premier aviation collectibles show and swap meet. Browse military and airliner display models, vintage aircraft kits, die-cast models, memorabilia, books, artwork and more. The Museum of Flying, 3100 Airport Ave., Santa Monica. (310) 398-2500; museumofflying.org
“Late Harvest” Book Discussion, 3 p.m. Author Keven Bellows discusses and signs her latest collection of poetry. Diesel Bookstore, Brentwood Country Mart, 225 26th St., Ste #33, Santa Monica. (310) 576-9960; dieselbookstore.com/brentwood
Jazz on the Lawn, 4 to 7 p.m. Enjoy a sampling of jazz and world music, tasty food trucks and a free dance lesson before the concert. Pre-concert family fun and games start at 4 p.m. Bring a picnic or grab a bite from The Original Gourmet Kebab (kebab and bowls), The Big Cheese Truck (grilled cheese melts and fries) or the LA-Donut Truck (donuts and ice cream). Gandara Park, 1819 Stewart St., Santa Monica. Free. smgov.net/jazz
Stoked on the Beach, 4 to 9 p.m. Dance to music deejayed by Venice Surf Reports’ Glenice Venice, break dancer Kid David, and KCRW’s Garth Trinidad at this fundraiser for Stoked’s afterschool action sports mentoring program, also featuring live screen printing by Hit + Run. The Waterfront Venice, 205 Ocean Front Walk, Venice. $30. eventbrite.com
Monday, Aug. 19
Westchester Elks Lodge Blood Drive, 1 to 7 p.m. Roll up your sleeve and save a life. Bring a photo ID, weigh at least 110 lbs and eat a good meal beforehand. All donors receive a T-shirt or coupon for Baskin Robbins ice cream. Walk-ins welcome. Westchester Elks Lodge, 8025 W. Manchester Ave., Playa del Rey. (310) 945-6137; cedars-sinai.edu/giveblood
Tuesday, Aug. 20
Aero Theatre Tuesday Matinee: “Tokyo Story,” 1 p.m. Director Yasujirô Ozu’s masterwork features elderly parents (Chishu Ryu, Chieko Higashiyama) leaving their provincial home village to visit their indifferent grown-up children in the city, a simple story of commonplace events that nevertheless draws on a deep wellspring of emotion. Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Ave., Santa Monica. $6. americancinematheque.com
Wednesday, Aug. 21
Cory Booker L.A. Happy Hour, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Senator Cory Booker and The Next 50 host a happy hour for those wanting to show their support. Scale L.A. 3415 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Palms. $15 to $100. facebook.com/ScaleLosAngeles
Meditations on Media, 6 to 9 p.m. Gerry Fialka’s stimulating soiree inventories the psychic effects of media on individuals and society, and muses on why they are ignored. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice. Free. (310) 306-7330; laughtears.com
Soundwaves Series: Bobby Bradford, 7:30 p.m. Jazz legend Bobby Bradford performs an evening of jazz with his sextet Don Preston (keyboards), Vinny Golia (reeds), William Roper (tuba), Dave Tranchina (bass) and Tina Raymond (drums). Santa Monica Public Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica. Free. (310) 458-8600; smpl.org
Rusty’s Rhythm Club Swing Dance, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Dance the night away to swing jazz, jump blues and boogie-woogie by Danny Freyer & The Red Hot Flyers, followed by Rusty’s Rhythm Rascals. A half-hour beginner-intermediate swing dance class happens at 7:30 p.m., followed by live and deejayed music. Westchester Elks Lodge, 8025 W. Manchester Ave., Playa del Rey. $15 cover, includes the class. (310) 606-5606; rustyfrank.com
Thursday, Aug. 22
“Kiss Me, Kate,” 7 to 9 p.m. The Marina del Rey Symphony stages Cole Porter’s Broadway musical “Kiss Me, Kate.” Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey. Free; RSVP at eventbrite.com. (310) 305-9545; visitmarinadelrey.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
I hate the new format for the calendar of events. I cannot read it and it is not clear what day it is on. Please change back