With two much-anticipated events happening at the same time tonight, we're left with one big decision.
Surf & Skate Auction: The fourth annual Surf & Skate Silent Art Auction is back again to celebrate LA's iconic surf and skate culture with boards and decks designed by artists, celebrities and pro athletes. Bidding goes from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Bergamot Station in Santa Monica. Dine at the food trucks, and listen to live jams as you silently battle for your new favorite original works all while raising funds to provide health care for families in need.
Past talents have included Chuck Arnoldi, Anthony Converse, Laddie John Dill, Brendan Donnelly, Jim Evans, Ned Evans, Damian Fulton, Alejandro Gehry, Rob Havassy, Tony Hawk, Danny Heller, David Hertz, Jeff Ho, Christian Hosoi, Jason Lewis, Andy Moses, Ed Moses, DJ Neff, Pat Ngoho, Brad Richardson, Gregory Siff, Skullphone, Tesla Design Studio, John Van Hamersveld and Alex Weinstein.
Tickets are $15, available for pre-purchase online or at the door.
Beach Reggae: Lee Scratch Perry returns this year for another Twilight Concert at the Santa Monica Pier. Lounge on the sand and soak in the reggae beats while summer lasts. We only have two more Twilight Concerts left to go before it's all pumpkin spice lattes. Be sure to catch opening act mexico68, LA-based Afrobeat Orchestra to gets your party grooving.
The free concert starts at 7 p.m.