Join us for our 24th annual Día de los Muertos celebration and ritual. The free event will take place from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm at SPARC’s historic headquarters at 685 Venice Blvd., and will feature traditional altars, art, performances, and special Oaxacan treats! The evening will begin with a traditional invocation ritual at sunset, […]
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Join Good Girl Books for a discussion of Like, Follow, Subscribe by Fortesa Latifi, who will be joining in person to lead the conversation. Explore social media, influencer culture, and […] |
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A short film by Noah Hill, a surfer and filmmaker from Venice, about what it takes to build a life around surfing, and what you do when you’re told to give up the thing that makes you who you are. Fifteen minutes, then a panel discussion and a DJ set. Presented by Vampire Surf Club. […] |
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Bring a book you've loved (or one you're ready to pass on) and leave with something new. Any books left at the end of the event will be donated to […] |
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Venice scholar and activist Dr. Naomi Nightingale reads from It is I Emerging with special guests and musical accompaniment. Explore Venice history, Black cultural heritage, and the Oakwood Preservation Coalition's […] |
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On November 11, we’re bringing neighbors, friends, and veterans together to celebrate community and connection. Your work connecting Westside neighbors makes this invitation to share a little joy and community […] |
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Join curator and filmmaker Gerry Fialka for a free live oral-history conversation with graphic artist and Venice history enthusiast Paul Tanck. An opportunity to explore the neighborhood's cultural history and […] |
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A free community morning of creative sensory play with bubbles, chalk art, water tables, finger painting, and other hands-on activities. Open to all ages and especially welcoming to families with young children. |
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The Alden-Berg Lecture is named for two distinguished alumnae and friends of the Department, Barbara Berg and the late Dr. Geraldine Alden. The lecture features notable academics and scholars to address important issues of the past and present. Drawing on his forthcoming book, "Making a Killing: Capitalism, Cops, and the War on Black Life," Robin […] |
2 events,Learn more about tenant rights and available legal resources at this free Santa Monica workshop and clinic. A useful opportunity for renters looking for information about housing protections.
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Join Good Girl Books for a free discussion of All That's Unseen: An Appalachian Memoir by Emilee Hackney. Connect with fellow readers and explore a compelling personal story. Free admission; […] |
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Bring a book you've enjoyed and leave with something new to read! Join neighbors for a free community book swap at Good Girl Books in Mar Vista. Drop in anytime […] |
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Mar Vista Arbor Group will be hosting the Green Tent at the MV Farmers Market on Sunday, November 22. There will be a tree giveaway courtesy of LA Conservation Corp. […] |
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Spend an evening connecting with neighbors over games at Burton Chace Park in Marina del Rey. A free and relaxed community gathering for people looking to meet others and enjoy some friendly competition. |
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