The Venice Beach Takeover: Celebrate Father’s Day (and Go Skateboarding Day) with Skate Legend P-Rod

If you are looking for the absolute perfect, high-energy way to spend Father’s Day this weekend, look no further than the boardwalk.

This Sunday, June 21, at 12:00 PM, Council District 11 is teaming …

Good Vibes on the Greens: Jam in the Van Joins The Penmar Sunset Sessions

We are currently cruising through Season 6 of the legendary Sunset Sessions at The Penmar, and this week, the ultimate outdoor neighborhood ritual is leveling up. This Friday, the world-famous mobile recording studio and music discovery …

Welcome Home: The Will Rogers July 4th Run Returns to Palisades

There is no place like Pacific Palisades on the Fourth of July, and this year, one of our favorite town traditions is officially coming home.

After being temporarily relocated to Venice Beach last year due to fire-related damage, the …

Coast-to-Coast: The Santa Monica Pier’s Historic Route 66 "Pier to Pier" Celebration

If you're looking for a great excuse to catch some morning ocean air this weekend, the Santa Monica Pier is hosting a pretty cool, coast-to-coast event this Saturday that you won’t want to miss.

To honor the …

Street Food & Summer Vibes: June First Fridays on Abbot Kinney

Happy June, Los Angeles! Summer is officially in the air, the global FIFA excitement is building across the coast, and the grills are officially smoking on Abbot Kinney Boulevard.

Whether you are looking to debate local sports, make new …

Summer Evenings on the Hill: Barnsdall Friday Wine Nights Return

If you are looking for the definitive way to spend a warm Southern California Friday evening, one of Los Angeles’ most cherished summer traditions is officially making its highly anticipated return.

Beginning this Friday, May 29th, the Barnsdall Art Park …

Jazz on the Beach: Headliners John Legend and Janelle Monáe Lead Massive New Cultural Festival

If you caught the inaugural Santa Monica International Jazz Festival earlier this month—which brought incredible sets by Kamasi Washington and Stanley Clarke to our doorstep—you already know that Southern California’s jazz scene is experiencing a …

Coastal Calm: Kick Off Summer at the Malibu Pier Wellness Weekend

There is no better place to welcome the summer season than suspended over the Pacific Ocean. Mark your calendars for June 12th, 13th, and 14th, as the iconic Malibu Pier transforms into the ultimate sanctuary for the mind, body …

Island Vibes on the Green: Sunset Sessions Returns to The Penmar This Friday

There is such a great vibe that comes to life when the sun starts to dip over the eucalyptus trees at The Penmar. This Friday, May 15th, that magic is going full "island mode" for the latest …

Event Spotlight: Pier Play Festival Returns to Santa Monica May 30th

The Santa Monica Pier is arguably the most photographed location in the world, but on Saturday, May 30, it’s trading its postcard-perfect nostalgia for a high-fidelity reimagination of the modern boardwalk.

Following three consecutive sold-out years, Pier Play is …