Halloween night at Townhouse Venice
Electric Ghoul-Aid Acid Test IV + Menotti's After Dark + Mahalo(ween) special. Insects Vs. Robots, live bands, DJs, costumes, lights, specialty drinks and dancing. Doors open at 9 p.m.
$10.00 cover
Join the neighbors for Big Red Sundays, a monthly gathering for Venice locals at Rose Avenue's popular garden and lifestyle shop Big Red Sun. Shop an assortment of handmade goods and vintage wares, and stay for live jams by Paul Chesne Band and UK sensation Hattie Briggs.
Abbot Kinney Festival (Photo by Jakob N. Layman)
The 32nd annual Abbot Kinney Festival—Venice's biggest event of the year—returns Sunday, September 25th with art and crafts, food trucks, live music and entertainment for all ages. The one-day-only event is free to attend and runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., shutting down auto traffic between Main St. and Venice Blvd. to pack in more than 300 vendor booths offering art, jewelry, apparel, home decor and other goods made by artists and designers local to Venice and from around the Southland.
Visit the Abbot Kinney Festival website for more details.
A debut music festival on the Venice Beach Boardwalk featuring more than 25 artists and DJs who are "not too famous" but are about to be, according to the creators of Venice Wave Fest. The free event takes place from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Windward Plaza.
For more info and a sampling of each artist's Soundcloud, visit Venice Wave Fest.
Ohio Players heat things up with '70s funk for the finale performance of this summer's Twilight Concerts. The free show runs from 7 to 10 p.m. Get there early for a spot on the pier or pack a picnic and enjoy it from the beach.
The series never fails to deliver a solid assortment of artists to discover and re-discover. Here was this year's lineup.
July 7 // Mayer Hawthorne with Alina Baraz
July 14 // Børns with Porches
July 21 // Psychedelic Furs with Day Wave
July 28 // Protoje with Raging Fyah
August 4 // Natalia Lafourcade with Monsier Perine
August 11 // Rufus Du Sol with Marc Baker
August 18 // Mavis Staples with The Suffers
August 25 // Save Ferris with Cibo Matto
September 1 // Unknown Mortal Orchestra with Steady Holiday
September 8 // Ohio Players with Holy Ghost!
Free concerts at the Santa Monica Pier continue this Thursday from 7 to 10 p.m. with Unknown Mortal Orchestra and Steady Holiday. Check out one of our favorite Unknown Mortal Orchestra songs and the video for it shot at our favorite place.
One more week to go. Next week concludes this summer's Twilight Concert Series with Ohio Players and Holy Ghost!. Here's the full lineup:
July 7 // Mayer Hawthorne with Alina Baraz
July 14 // Børns with Porches
July 21 // Psychedelic Furs with Day Wave
July 28 // Protoje with Raging Fyah
August 4 // Natalia Lafourcade with Monsier Perine
August 11 // Rufus Du Sol with Marc Baker
August 18 // Mavis Staples with The Suffers
August 25 // Save Ferris with Cibo Matto
September 1 // Unknown Mortal Orchestra with Steady Holiday
September 8 // Ohio Players with Holy Ghost!
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and gospel legend Mavis Staples is up tonight with openers The Suffers. In February, she released her 15th studio album Livin' On A High Note.
Free summer concerts continue every Thursday from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Santa Monica Pier through September 8th. Here's the full lineup:
July 7 // Mayer Hawthorne with Alina Baraz
July 14 // Børns with Porches
July 21 // Psychedelic Furs with Day Wave
July 28 // Protoje with Raging Fyah
August 4 // Natalia Lafourcade with Monsier Perine
August 11 // Rufus Du Sol with Marc Baker
August 18 // Mavis Staples with The Suffers
August 25 // Save Ferris with Cibo Matto
September 1 // Unknown Mortal Orchestra with Steady Holiday
September 8 // Ohio Players with Holy Ghost!
Glow sticks, this is your cue. From Sydney, Australia, Rüfüs Du Sol (Tyrone Lindqvist, Jon George and James Hunt) bring captivating electro dance vibes to the Santa Monica Pier.
To help set the mood, check out "Sundream."
Twilight Concerts are free every Thursday night from 7 to 10 p.m. Here's the full lineup:
July 7 // Mayer Hawthorne with Alina Baraz
July 14 // Børns with Porches
July 21 // Psychedelic Furs with Day Wave
July 28 // Protoje with Raging Fyah
August 4 // Natalia Lafourcade with Monsier Perine
August 11 // Rufus Du Sol with Marc Baker
August 18 // Mavis Staples with The Suffers
August 25 // Save Ferris with Cibo Matto
September 1 // Unknown Mortal Orchestra with Steady Holiday
September 8 // Ohio Players with Holy Ghost!
Now at the halfway point of free summer concerts at the Santa Monica Pier, tonight features Mexican singer/ songwriter sensation Natalia Lafourcade with opening act Monsieur Perine.
Check out her hit single "Hasta la Raiz" from her album of the same name.
Twilight Concerts are free every Thursday night from 7 to 10 p.m. Here's the full lineup:
July 7 // Mayer Hawthorne with Alina Baraz
July 14 // Børns with Porches
July 21 // Psychedelic Furs with Day Wave
July 28 // Protoje with Raging Fyah
August 4 // Natalia Lafourcade with Monsier Perine
August 11 // Rufus Du Sol with Marc Baker
August 18 // Mavis Staples with The Suffers
August 25 // Save Ferris with Cibo Matto
September 1 // Unknown Mortal Orchestra with Steady Holiday
September 8 // Ohio Players with Holy Ghost!
Wallflower Venice, a relative newcomer to the Rose Ave. dining scene, and one of the best spots in town for a modern twist on Southeast Asian flavors (and cocktails), recently added brunch to its repertoire. The menu moves from American staples like egg sandwiches and biscuits with jam to savory dishes including Chinese barbecue pork belly and chicken satay.
There's also a rotating selection of artwork on display in the rustic-modern dining room interiors designed by Dustin Miles (Venice Beach Wines). And starting Sunday, July 31, Tim Roller's work will be on display, mixed-media pieces that utilize a variety of materials, from wood and glass tile, to crystals and rope. The show is presented by Tessellate, which creates multi-sensory experiences of music and art. To commence Roller's month-long residency, Wallflower Venice is hosting a special brunch with what they've described as dreamy daytime musical vibes from Ken Satellite.
Nearly halfway through the free summer concerts series at the Santa Monica Pier, tonight we get deep into the soulful reggae beats of Protoje.
See the beautiful colors of Jamaica and get a preview of Protoje in this video for "Who Knows" featuring Chronixx.
The summer concert series runs every Thursday night from 7 to 10 p.m. See who's up next in the full lineup below.
July 7 // Mayer Hawthorne with Alina Baraz
July 14 // Børns with Porches
July 21 // Psychedelic Furs with Day Wave
July 28 // Protoje with Raging Fyah
August 4 // Natalia Lafourcade with Monsier Perine
August 11 // Rufus Du Sol with Marc Baker
August 18 // Mavis Staples with The Suffers
August 25 // Save Ferris with Cibo Matto
September 1 // Unknown Mortal Orchestra with Steady Holiday
September 8 // Ohio Players with Holy Ghost!
It's a throwback Thursday tonight at the Santa Monica Pier as the summer series continues with Psychedelic Furs.
Here a video of their 1982 hit "Love My Way" to get you in the groove.
Twilight Concerts are free every Thursday night from 7 to 10 p.m. Here's the full lineup:
July 7 // Mayer Hawthorne with Alina Baraz
July 14 // Børns with Porches
July 21 // Psychedelic Furs with Day Wave
July 28 // Protoje with Raging Fyah
August 4 // Natalia Lafourcade with Monsier Perine
August 11 // Rufus Du Sol with Marc Baker
August 18 // Mavis Staples with The Suffers
August 25 // Save Ferris with Cibo Matto
September 1 // Unknown Mortal Orchestra with Steady Holiday
September 8 // Ohio Players with Holy Ghost!
Free concerts at the Santa Monica Pier continue this Thursday night from 7 to 10 p.m. with BØRNS and opening act Porches. Check out the video for BØRNS hit "Electric Love."
The Twilight Concert Series continues through September 8th. Here's the full lineup:
July 7 // Mayer Hawthorne with Alina Baraz
July 14 // Børns with Porches
July 21 // Psychedelic Furs with Day Wave
July 28 // Protoje with Raging Fyah
August 4 // Natalia Lafourcade with Monsier Perine
August 11 // Rufus Du Sol with Marc Baker
August 18 // Mavis Staples with The Suffers
August 25 // Save Ferris with Cibo Matto
September 1 // Unknown Mortal Orchestra with Steady Holiday
September 8 // Ohio Players with Holy Ghost!
Free summer concerts at the Santa Monica Pier return July 7 and run every Thursday night from 7 to 10 p.m. through September 8.
The series debuts with Mayer Hawthorne. Here's the video for "Love Like That" from his latest album, Man About Town.
Here's the full lineup:
July 7 // Mayer Hawthorne with Alina Baraz
July 14 // Børns with Porches
July 21 // Psychedelic Furs with Day Wave
July 28 // Protoje with Raging Fyah
August 4 // Natalia Lafourcade with Monsier Perine
August 11 // Rufus Du Sol with Marc Baker
August 18 // Mavis Staples with The Suffers
August 25 // Save Ferris with Cibo Matto
September 1 // Unknown Mortal Orchestra with Steady Holiday
September 8 // Ohio Players with Holy Ghost!
Photo by Topanga Days Country Faire
The 43rd annual Topanga Days Country Faire & Music Festival Returns Memorial Day Weekend with live music acts Los Lobos, Venice, Jungle Fire, Fishtank Ensemble, and a Topanga All Star Tribute to David Bowie. See the full schedule here. The event also features arts and crafts, healing arts, and entertainment for kids.
Visit www.topangacommunityclub.com for more info.
Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for kids 6-12 and seniors 65+, kids under 5 are free. Find tickets here. Military get in free with ID on Monday.
The sixth annual Venice Spring Fling return to Windward Plaza on the Venice Beach Boardwalk for a full day of live music and art. For more details on this year's performances and schedule visit Venice Spring Fling.
Free summer concerts at the Santa Monica Pier return July 9th with a lineup that ranges from beachy indie rock with Real Estate, to psychedelic pop with L.A.'s own Ariel Pink, to Jamaican dancehall legend Sister Nancy—Bam, Bam!
Mixing in the sultry tropical beats of Cubanismo on July 23rd was a nice touch too, especially with 2015 being such a big year in terms of warming up U.S. relations and travel to Cuba. (We're definitely going back to Havana.) Pre-game mojitos recommended.
See the full lineup listed below. The series runs every Thursday night at 7 p.m. through September 10. The Twilight Concert Series is part of KCRW’s Summer Nights with even more music events happening at other locations throughout L.A.
July 09 – Morris Day & The Time / Dâm Funk
July 16 – Real Estate / Hippo Campus
July 23 – ¡Cubanismo!
July 30 – JD McPherson / Sarah Gayle Meech
Aug 06 – Australia Rocks The Pier
Aug 13 – Sister Nancy / Jesse Royal
Aug 20 – Ariel Pink / The Mynabirds
Aug 27 – Jefferson Starship / Purple Mountains Majesties
Sep 03 – Rebirth Brass Band / Miles Mosley And The West Coast Get Down
Sep 10 – Tune-Yards / Avid Dancer
For more info visit KCRW’s Summer Nights series here.
Eat|See|Hear brings outdoor movie nights to Santa Monica. The series kicks off this Saturday, May 9th at the Santa Monica HS Memorial Greek Amphitheater with Pitch Perfect along with food trucks and live music. Dogs are welcome too and will be greeted at the door with biscuits.
Movies continue throughout the summer at various venues throughout the city. Others planned for SAMOHI include the following:
Tickets are $12. Kids under 12 years old are $8.
Doors: 5:30 | Music: 7 | Movie: 8:30
For tickets and more information visit eatseehear.com
Enjoy your Friday night cocktails with live music courtesy of the Venice Symphony Orchestra at Danny's on the last Friday of every month.
Santa Monica Pier Paddleboard Race and Ocean Fest begins with a Hawaiian blessing, continues with a full schedule of races throughout the day, and ends with live jams on the beach. See the full schedule of events and register here.
More than 50 Main Street shops, restaurants, salons and other local businesses will participate in the neighborhood holiday party and shopping event, which will feature carolers, a tree lighting ceremony, live music, and SANTA!!!
