The Penmar Pitch TODAY: World Cup Soccer Meets Sunset Sessions on the Fairway
If you need any more proof that The Penmar is the best community living room for the Venice and Mar Vista neighborhoods, this Friday, June 19th, is about to settle the score.
The venue is transforming its famous driving range into the "Penmar Pitch"—the Westside’s premier open-air watch party for the global soccer stage. They are kicking off the weekend early by merging high-stakes international tournament action with their beloved Friday Sunset Sessions.
We’re talking world-class soccer on the grass, crisp coastal air, cold drinks, and heavy-hitting live music to carry you straight into the weekend.
The Early Play: USA vs. Australia
Forget crowded, dark sports bars. The Penmar is taking the beautiful game outdoors, putting the match on every single screen with the sound fully turned on so you won't miss a single chant, whistle, or goal.
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11:30 AM: The lawn officially opens. Get down there early to claim your patch of green, set up your low-profile chairs, and beat the lunch rush.
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12:00 PM: Kickoff for the highly anticipated USA vs. Australia match.
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The Best Part? Entry to the watch party is completely FREE. It's the perfect excuse to take an extended Friday "lunch break" with colleagues or bring the family out for an afternoon on the grass.
The Halftime Shift: Sunset Sessions with Rob Leines
Once the final whistle blows on the pitch, the energy shifts seamlessly into Friday night festival mode. Don't even think about packing up your blankets, because the Sunset Sessions live music lineup starts rocking right at 4:00 PM.
Taking the main stage from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM is Rob Leines. If you aren't familiar with the name, Leines is a certified country-rock powerhouse who has spent years burning up the highway and sharing major festival stages with southern rock titans like Whiskey Myers. Expect a high-octane, soulful performance that pairs perfectly with a cold draft beer or a crisp glass of wine as the golden hour settles over the fairway.