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 […]
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.
Join us in person or on Zoom for this hybrid event!
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 […]
Join us every third Wednesday to shape how MVV organizes and makes decisions together. We develop our guiding principles, community agreements, and governance framework and create meaningful ways for new people to participate. We also build processes for addressing conflict and repairing harm.
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.
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; […]
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 […]
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. […]
Join us every other Tuesday to help tell the stories of our neighbors and our organizing. The Comms working group produces the Dispatch, updates our website, creates social media posts and videos, and gets the word out about MVV’s campaigns and events. Join us if you enjoy writing, editing, design, photography, or helping people stay […]
Join us every other Wednesday in bringing neighbors together and helping people find their place in MVV. We organize community gatherings, political education events, social activities, and opportunities to participate in our campaigns. Join us if you enjoy planning events, connecting with neighbors, welcoming new people, or helping make gatherings happen.
Join us every other Wednesday night to build tenant power and organize for a Westside where everyone can afford to live. We work on housing affordability, tenant protections, displacement, and the rights of unhoused neighbors through political education, canvassing, coalition work, and legislative advocacy.
