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Thursday, April 18
Venice Japanese American Memorial Monument Commemoration and Fundraiser Dinner, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Locals gather at the corner of Venice and Lincoln boulevards to commemorate the 77th anniversary of the forced removal of Japanese-Americans from the Westside to Manzanar. Hama Sushi hosts a fundraiser dinner from 4 to 9 p.m., pledging 10% of dinner sales to the VJAMM Committee. Hama Sushi, 213 Windward Ave., Venice. (310) 396-8783; venicechamber.net
Venice Art Crawl Mixer Fundraiser, 6 to 10 p.m. Experience this fundraising night of art and entertainment with free beer and bites. “Daughters of the Sexual Revolution” screens followed by a talk with the filmmakers. James Berkowitz recites poetry. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice. $25. veniceartcrawl.com
Super Bloom Art Show!, 6 to 10 p.m. In honor of the environmental phenomenon, this art show features floral inspirations and works from artists in full bloom. Buckwild Gallery, 12804 Venice Blvd., Mar Vista. facebook.com/marvistaartwalk
Bay Cities Coin Club Meeting, 6:30 to 9 p.m. The club meets on Thursday 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
Del Rey Neighborhood Council Land Use and Planning Committee, 7 p.m. The committee meets on the third Thursday of each month at Del Rey Square, 11976 Culver Blvd., Del Rey. delreync.org
Tango Nights, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Thursday and Monday. Come out to shake away your stress. Learn tango every Monday and Thursday from 7:30 to 8:30 and then dance your heart out until 10:30 p.m. All levels welcome. Makela Tango Dance Studio, 9431 Venice Blvd., Culver City. $25. (310) 740-2007; makelatango.com
“Thirdsdays,” 8 p.m. Improvising ensemble Scrappers perform two sets of improvisational jazz. Industry Café & Jazz, 6039 Washington Blvd., Culver City. No cover; donations encouraged. (310) 202-6633; industrycafela.com
Turtle Races at Brennan’s, 9 p.m. Each third Thursday of the month, local Irish pub Brennan’s resumes its 45-year tradition of turtle racing. Brennan’s, 4089 Lincoln Blvd., Marina del Rey. No cover. (424) 443-5119; brennansla.com
Genius Loci: Surf Music Yoga Live, 9 p.m. A slice of Baja’s Genius Loci Fest comes to Venice with deejays Henry Pope, Little Foot and more spinning beats and breaks. Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy, 52 Windward Ave., Venice. (310) 392-4040; townhousevenice.com
Friday, April 19
“Long Day’s Journey Into Night” Screening, various times. This noir-tinged story about a lost soul (Jue Huang) searching for a missing woman from his past (Wei Tang) takes the audience on a journey through China’s Guizhou province. The Landmark, 10850 W. Pico Blvd., West L.A. $15. (310) 470-0492; landmarktheatres.com/los-angeles/the-landmark
3rd Annual LA Punk Film Festival, 6 p.m. Watch the red carpet awards ceremony at 6 p.m. and then enjoy two screening rooms showing trailers, features and shorts all centered on punk. Hang out in the Punk Chill Lounge upstairs or listen to readings in the bookshop from 8 p.m. to close. Food, beer and wine available in the garden area. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice. $7 to $10. beachdancerfilms.com/la-punk-film-festival
The Sweatpants Series, 7:30 p.m. Throw on some sweatpants and listen to some great music starting at 8 p.m. by guitarist Morrison Conway and Venice singer-songwriter Monica Aben. A special guest performer from Safe Place for Youth performs, and 70% of proceeds go directly to S.P.Y. Amiga Wild, 2124 Lincoln Blvd., Venice. Free, but donations encouraged. sweatpantsseries.com
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. $10. venicevandalscomedy.brownpapertickets.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, April 20
Roga, 8 a.m. A running group and all-levels yoga class each Saturday morning through Aug. 3. Meet under the Santa Monica Pier sign at the top of the ramp for a brisk two- or five-mile run. Walkers welcome. Afterward, Paula Tapia leads a yoga class. Bring your own mat. Santa Monica Pier, 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica. Free. santamonicapier.org
Kidical Mass: The Lorax Garden Tour & Earth Day Family Ride, 9 a.m. to noon. Take a family-friendly ride to visit Park Drive Community Garden for a day of fun with face painting, pancakes and a hands-on kids garden workshop. Playground at Memorial Park, 1401 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica. Enter on 14th Street. Free; RSVP requested. smspoke.org
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. Bring water and snacks. Malibu Lagoon State Beach, 3999 Cross Creek Rd., Malibu. (310) 417-3093; santamonicabay.org
Free Legal Housing Clinic, 10 a.m. to noon. The third Saturday of each month the California Women’s Law Center hosts a free legal clinic. Experienced housing attorneys meet with guests on a first come, first serve basis to help with legal issues facing tenants in the beach cities. VCH, 720 Rose Ave., Venice. Free. (323) 951-1041; info@cwlc.org
BookArtsLA Birthday Party, 1 to 3 p.m. Celebrate this double “fifth” milestone with BookArtsLA’s fifth birthday celebration and the publication of Jim Natal’s fifth poetry collection. Grab some birthday cake and prosecco while listening to a poetry reading. Guests receive a broadside of one of Natal’s haibun poems. BookArtsLA,11720 Washington Pl., Mar Vista. Free. bookartsla.org
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
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
Sligo Rags Concert, 2 p.m. This ensemble presents Celtic folk music with a bluegrass attitude, using fiddle, acoustic guitar, electric bass and percussion. El Segundo Public Library, 111 W. Mariposa Ave., El Segundo. Free. (310) 524-2728; eslib.org
Music by the Sea, 2 to 5 p.m. A scenic harbor view is the backdrop for a country rock concert by JB & The BC Riders. Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 301-9900; visitmarinadelrey.com
The Hawt-Thorns Concert, 8 p.m. Husband and wife duo KP and Johnny Hawthorn perform their melodic, rocking Americana joined by Ashleigh Flynn & The Riveters at McCabe’s Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. $18. (310) 828-4497; mccabes.com
We Are The West Underground Concert Series, 8 p.m. to midnight. Sylvain Carton (solo woodwinds and electronics) and duo Bernie Larsen & Cassidy Linder join inventive folk-pop five-piece We Are The West in the next installment of their Underground Series—parking garage concerts that happen each Saturday before a full moon. 701 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica. facebook.com/wearethewestmusic
Grunion Party!, 11 p.m. A grunion is a fish similar in size and shape to a sardine and found only around Southern California. Come out to witness the grunions as they wiggle onto the beach to lay their eggs. Venice Beach near the breakwater rocks straight from the end of Windward Avenue. veniceoceanarium.org
Sunday, April 21
Easter Sunday Egg Hunt, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The West L.A. Farmers Market hosts an Easter egg hunt at noon and kids Easter crafts and egg dyeing until 2 p.m. Bring your own basket. 11338 Santa Monica Blvd., West L.A. Free. facebook.com/westlafarmersmarket
Music by the Sea, 2 to 5 p.m. A scenic harbor view is the backdrop for a jazz funk concert by ‘The Funky Sax Man’ Chazzy Green. Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 301-9900; visitmarinadelrey.com
Bugs Bunny and Friends, 2 to 5 p.m. Celebrate spring with a thoroughly jolly and rabbit-filled family matinee of classic Warner Bros. cartoons. Free Easter candy for all kids in attendance. The Aero, 1328 Montana Ave., Santa Monica. $8 to $12. americancinematheque-calendar.com
Venice Sunday Samba, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Music and dance make for a Sunday well spent. Enjoy dancing and beats with the Venice Beach Futbol Club, Rogê and more special people. Townhous & Del Monte Speakeasy, 52 Windward Ave., Venice. (310) 392-4040; townhousevenice.com
Monday, April 22
Culver City Council Meeting, 7 p.m. The City Council meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month. City Hall of Culver City, 9770 Culver Blvd., Culver City. Free. culvercity.org
Salsa Night, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. World champion dance instructor Cristian Oviedo leads a beginner salsa class from 8 to 9 p.m. and a beginner bachata lesson from 9 to 10 p.m. followed by live music and social dancing until 2 a.m. West End, 1301 5th St., Santa Monica. $12. 21+. (310) 451-2221; facebook.com/westendsalsa
Tuesday, April 23
Neighborhood Council of Westchester-Playa Airport Relations Committee, 5 p.m. The committee meets at the Westchester Municipal Building Conference Room, 7166 W. Manchester Blvd., Westchester. ncwpdr.org
Calamity Company + United Jams, 9 p.m. Enjoy live rock, soul, folk, and blues every Tuesday night in the Del Monte Speakeasy. Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy, 52 Windward Ave., Venice. $5. (310) 392-4040; town-housevenice.com
Wednesday, April 24
Los Angeles County Beach Commission, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This 20-member body appointed by the L.A. County Board of Supervisors reviews Beaches and Harbors’ policies, contracts and capital projects and meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Burton Chace Park Community Room, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey. Maria Wong (310) 821-5245; beaches.lacounty.gov
Venice Connect Mixer and Art Activity, 6 to 8 p.m. Head to A Window Between Worlds to get artistic while learning about how art can heal trauma. Paint watercolor greeting cards and enter the raffle for a chance to win a reusable tote filled with greeting cards or tickets to the community festival, Art in the Afternoon. 710 4th Ave., Ste. 5, Venice. (310) 822-5425. info@venicechamber.net
Del Rey Neighborhood Council Community Services/Health and Wellness Committee, 6:15 p.m. The committee meets at the MOA Wellness Center, 4533 Centinela Ave., Del Rey. delreync.org
Thursday, April 25
Adult Journaling Program, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Practice journaling skills to unleash creativity and get words down on paper. Participants discuss and select fun writing topics. Bring writing materials. Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library, 4533 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. Free. (310) 821-3415; lacountylibrary.org
“Flyers, In Search of a Dream” Screening, 5:30 p.m. Learn the history of America’s pioneering African American aviators. Bessie Coleman, James Herman Bannon and William J. Powell, Sr. were among the innovators who braved social pressures to pursue the dream to fly. Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library, 4533 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. Free. (310) 821-3415; lacountylibrary.org
Old and New, Both Ends of Venice: Laura Shepherd Townsend & Jim Smith, 8 to 10 p.m. A reading and discussion of two new books about different eras in Venice. Townsend reads from the new book in her Destiny’s Consent series “Angel’s Flight.” Smith reads from “Gentrifying Paradise,” highlighting Venice’s evolution in the 21st century. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice. $10. beyondbaroque.org
Otmaro Ruiz & Bruno Mangueira Duo, 8 and 9:30 p.m. Versatile and virtuosic Venezuelan pianist Otmaro Ruiz teams up with Brazilian guitarist, composer and arranger Bruno Mangueria for a double set. Sam First, 6171 W. Century Blvd., Westchester. $20 plus one drink minimum per set. 21+. (424) 800-2006; samfirstbar.com
Museums & Galleries
“1915,” through April 30. Artist Diana Markosian exhibits her photography, documenting survivors of the Armenian genocide as they reconnect with their lost homeland. Venice Arts, 13445 Beach Ave., Venice. venicearts.org
“It’s a Life,” through May 1. Death is a part of life, and how we deal with it can be challenging. Coinciding with a new show at The Braid, this exhibit features photography, drawing and sculpture on the theme “It’s a Life.” The Braid, 2912 Colorado Ave., Ste 102, Santa Monica. (310) 315-1400; jewishwomenstheatre.com
“Progression,” through May 11. Artists Sia Aryai, Ray Carofano, Dylan Vitone and Melanie Walker come together for an exhibit that reveals how art is an outlet for innovation and reflection. dnj Gallery, 3015 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 315-3551; dnjgallery.net
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