By Leah Schwartz While there might not be a blanket of snow on the ground, there are still ample opportunities to relish in the holiday mood, with tradition and fanfare happening across the Westside this winter. With holiday markets, parades and ice skating, there is something for everyone to get into the holiday spirit. Ice […]
Events Calendar September – October
Dance MDR SEPTEMBER 29 Dance the night away at Burton Chace Park by learning bachata for free. Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, free admission, beaches.lacounty.gov Denim and Diamonds Fundraising Gala OCTOBER 1 The Denim and Diamonds Fundraising Gala is set to take place at the California Yacht Club in Marina Del […]
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Freeway Funk Yard Standup Comedy Thursday, Dec. 1 Freeway Funk Yard is a large hidden lot nestled near a secret Westside Los Angeles freeway where you can see some of LA’s top comics perform in an outdoor Playa Vista speakeasy. Hosted by Nick Hoff and Ryan Churchill.. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. $15 per person. […]
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-Compiled by Kamala Kirk Restoration at LAX Dunes Saturday, Oct. 1 Please join the monthly restoration event at the LAX Dunes. Since 2015, The Bay Foundation, Friends of the Lax Dunes, and Los Angeles World Airports, along with thousands of volunteers, have worked to restore, enhance and protect this unique habitat. Come volunteer to help […]
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— Compiled by Kamala Kirk Sizzling Summer Jazz Nights July 22, 29, Aug. 5, 12, 26 & 29 Every Friday night through the summer, enjoy free live music at RUNWAY Playa Vista. Upcoming performances include jazz trio Pop Nouveau (July 22 & Aug. 12), jazz trio Shogo (July 29), The Furnace Band (Aug. […]
Tee off at Topgolf
New facility offers fun for the entire family By Kamala Kirk The brand-new Topgolf facility in El Segundo features traditional and non-traditional ways to play golf through the company’s signature three-level venue experiences as well as an adjacent 10-hole, lighted, par-3 golf course. In addition to 102 climate-controlled outdoor hitting bays, guests can […]
California Freestyle
Deutsch LA and CA Milk Advisory Board launch new musically-driven campaign By Kamala Kirk Playa Vista-based creative agency Deutsch LA has partnered with the California Milk Advisory Board to launch a new musically-driven campaign called “California Freestyle.” As part of their new ‘Live in the Golden State’ positioning, the California Milk Advisory Board (aka Real […]
Getting Funky With It
Comedians open backyard for monthly stand-up event By Bridgette M. Redman The last thing people needed to lose during the pandemic was laughter. Ryan Churchill and Nick Hoff hatched a plan that made sure people wouldn’t have to do without—and it gave birth to an ongoing monthly series of events at a place they call […]
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P.C. Pitstop: Cars & Coffee Saturday, May 28 Join P.C. Pitstop the last Saturday of every month for Cars & Coffee hosted by Free Market Playa & Period Correct. Meeting spot is the Main Drive at Runway. 12775 Millennium Drive, Playa Vista, 9 a.m. to Noon Annenberg PetSpace Give Back May 28 to […]
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Compiled by Kamala Kirk / Courtesy photo Wild Child Gym in Platform Park Mondays & Wednesdays Wild Child Gym hosts weekly socially distanced, kids’ play classes designed to spark imagination, wonder and strength. Class is best for kids under age 7. Guardians stay and play. Spaces are limited. Please book at least two […]