Compiled by John Sanders
The Blessing Exchange
MAY 10
Help spread kindness and love to others during this event. There will be a focus on spirituality and mindfulness.
Ivy Park At Playa Vista Senior Living Community, 5555 Playa Vista Drive, Playa Vista, free, 3 p.m., vistadelmar.org
Playa Vista Farmers Market
MAY 11
Shop at the farmers market and support the community. There will be plenty of local food vendors selling their products every Saturday.
12775 W. Millennium, Playa Vista, free, 9 a.m., local.aarp.org
Playa Vista’s Seventh Annual Fit Expo
MAY 11
This is a family-friendly event that is focused on fitness and exercise. Local vendors will sell snacks.
Concert Park, Pacific Promenade, Playa Vista, free, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., eventbrite.com
Mother’s Day Paint & Sip
MAY 11
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a relaxing painting session and a refreshing beverage from the happy hour menu. Food may also be available for purchase.
Superfine Playa, 12746 W. Jefferson Boulevard, Suite 2200, Playa Vista, $59, 5 to 6 p.m., runwayplayavista.com
Korrupted Comedy CA
MAY 11
Comedians David Moore, Maggie Hyde, Lisa Landers and Kenny Weber will perform for audiences. Have a good laugh and support the local stand-up scene.
Conference Room, 12181 Bluff Creek Drive, Suite A1, Playa Vista, $15, 7 to 10 p.m., eventbrite.com
Tuesday Tales: A Traveling Storytime
MAY 14
This traveling performance will spread fun and cheer across various libraries. Stories, songs and rhymes will spark the imaginations of any child.
Fairview Branch Library, 2101 Ocean Park Boulevard, Santa Monica, free, 10:30 to 11 a.m., www.santamonica.gov
Locals’ Night on the Santa Monica Pier
MAY 16
Have a fun night down at Santa Monica Pier. There will be live music, dancing, activities and local vendors.
200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, free, 3:30 to 10 p.m., eventbrite.com
Sounds of Santa Monica
MAY 17
Get ready to vibe and have a great time with this live music and DJ concert. There will be a focus on family-friendly acoustic tunes.
395 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, free, noon to 6 p.m., santamonica.com
Meet Your Wild Neighbors with the California Wildlife Center
MAY 18
This educational session shares tips on how to handle problems with wildlife.
Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica, free, 2 to 3 p.m., santamonica.gov
Playa Vista Pet Resource Fair
MAY 18
This event will provide information and resources for future pet owners.
Playa Vista Branch Library, 6400 Playa Vista Drive, Playa Vista, free, 2 to 4 p.m., lapl.org
Vietnamese Spring Roll Class for Teens
MAY 20
Learn how to make spring rolls. This cultural workshop will teach guests how to make this healthy and delicious snack with minimal ingredients.
Playa Vista Branch Library, 6400 Playa Vista Drive, Los Angeles, free, 4 to 5 p.m., lapl.org
Film Screening: “Beyond Utopia” (2023)
MAY 22
This documentary and historical piece follows what it’s like for families who defect from North Korea. Come and support the library and watch this harrowing documentary.
Playa Vista Branch Library, 6400 Playa Vista Drive, Los Angeles, free, 3 p.m., lapl.org
Children’s Craft Table
MAY 23
The library will provide crafts for young children to let their imaginations flow and create whatever they want. This event is open to all ages.
Playa Vista Branch Library, 6400 Playa Vista Drive, Playa Vista, free, 3 to 4 p.m., lapl.org
Anna May Wong and the Golden Age of Asian American Cinema
MAY 25
Katie Gee Salisbury, author of “Not Your China Doll: The Wild and Shimmering Life of Anna May Wong,” and Jeff Yang, who penned “The Golden Screen: How Movies Made Asian America,” will discuss Anna May Wong among other Asian Americans who worked to make Hollywood as popular as it is today. Oscar-nominated filmmaker Arthur Dong will moderate the conversation.
Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica, free, 2 to 3 p.m., www.santamonica.gov
Jerry’s Middle Finger
JUNE 7 AND JUNE 8
This Jerry Garcia, and Grateful Dead, tribute band will perform classic hits on these two nights as it continues to tour the country.
The Venice West, 1717 Lincoln Boulevard, Venice, $45, 8 p.m., nightout.com
June Family Fun Artisan Market
JUNE 8
Come and explore this local artisan market. Support your community and purchase products from merchants. There will be live music and plenty of other free entertainment to be had, too.
Runway Playa Vista, 12775 W. Millennium, free, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., eventbrite.com
2024 EEEEEATSCON LA
JUNE 8 AND JUNE 9
Foodies rejoice because now, for these two days, guests can try delicious items from local restaurants while listening to live music.
The Barker Hangar, 3021 Airport Avenue, Suite 203, Santa Monica, $30, noon to 6 p.m., eeeeeatscon.com
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