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  • Local Events Include Santa Monica's 'Secret Story tour' Digital Interactive Experience at the Santa Monica Pier

    Chanin Victor, Observer Staff Writer

    Heading into the last official weekend of summer and getting ready for fall y'all! There are so many fun options for things to do this weekend: LOCAL EVENTS in and around Santa Monica: Santa Monica's 'Secret Story tour' Digital Interactive Experience at the Santa Monica Pier - Anytime OPEN MAIN STREET in Santa Monica on Saturday and Sunday Downtown Santa Monica Inc. hosts "Self-Care Saturdays" on the Third Street Promenade - Free workouts every Saturday in September Venice...

  • Santa Monica's 'Secret Story Tour' Digital Interactive Experience Beneath the Santa Monica Pier

    Chanin Victor, Contributing Editor

    August 10-20 events include: 1) Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts Now through August 28, The Wallis is celebrating the return of in-person audiences, The Wallis maintains a firm commitment to the health and safety of staff, artists, and patrons. Launching with the World Premiere performance of Tevye in New York!, The Wallis' pop-up outdoor performance space has tiered seating and accommodates 100 socially distanced audience members each night. 2) ​​The Dri...

  • Stream Forest Lawn's Memorial Day 2021 Remembrance Via Facebook Live

    Chanin Victor, Observer Events Author

    Forest Lawn will mark its 106th Memorial Day remembrance with a virtual event available via Facebook LIVE. On Monday, May 31, 2021 at 10AM, the celebration will honor the sacrifices and strength of the members of the United States military with a moving keynote address, presidential proclamation, invocation, color guard, patriotic music, and more. Patriotic prelude music will commence at 9:45 AM, with the event beginning at 10:00 AM and available following the event: (https://...

  • The Morgan-Wixson Theatre presents a "Virtual Musical" Auditions

    Chanin Victor, Observer Calendar Editor

    This show will be filmed in segments using social distancing and masks at the Morgan-Wixson Theatre and edited together to create a livestreamed performance. The show will be streamed on July 9th, 10th, and 11th with virtual tickets being sold. Auditions will be held: Saturday, May 8, from 1:00pm – 5:00pm Sunday, May 9, from 1:00pm – 3:00pm ON ZOOM. ​Callbacks will be held Monday, May 10 ON ZOOM. You will be notified by email Sunday, May 9 if you will be needed for callbacks....

  • Live 'Music at the Odyssey' series returns in Sept. with new guests

    Curated and emceed by bass player and actor John Snow, Odyssey Theatre Ensemble's live Music at the Odyssey series features a unique roster of musical artists across different spectrums, from jazz to folk to R&B to pop. The Saturday, Sept. 11 program showcases special guests, singer/songwriters India Carney and Patrick Reilly and singer/percussionist Lilliana del los Reyes. The house band includes Snow on bass, Misha Bigos on piano, Gabe Steiner on trumpet and Ryan Mcdiarmid o...

  • Hauntoween LA: Spooktacular Fun for kids. Unique Family Friendly Thematic Halloween Adventure

    Ready for a boo-tiful Halloween experience? The entire holiday lives in one fun-filled place at HAUNTOWEEN LA, where families can stop in for a spell and let the ghoul times roll for as long as they like, footloose and car-free! HAUNTOWEEN LA is back and will be open nightly from October 1 through October 31, from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. PT, at 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA. " 2021 is about getting back to the fun festivities that families deserve to enjoy,...

  • Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Marks Rail Safety Month in September with Efforts to Increase Awareness Online

    In recognition of Rail Safety Month and U.S. Rail Safety Week in September, the Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, which manages the Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner® service, is elevating educational resources and tools that can help individuals stay safe around railroad tracks. Digital tools and resources are available on the Pacific Surfliner website including activities for kids, lesson plans for teachers and parents, and dow...

  • Cardboard Yacht Regatta Returns to Annenberg Community Beach House

    Jack Simon, Observer Staff Writer

    The Cardboard Yacht Regatta is returning to the Annenberg Community Beach House and will follow all of LA County's COVID-19 protocols. The 2021 Regatta will be held on Saturday, August 28, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Beach House pool which will closed for recreational swimming. Teams of all ages are invited to test their ingenuity in crafting homemade cardboard yachts and getting them across the Beach House pool in this annual race. Prior to race day, teams construct yachts...

  • Forced prostitution examined in Art Exhibit "Zoya Cherkassky: Women Who Work"

    Observer Staff

    Beginning Thursday, July 22, Fort Gansevoort will present Women Who Work, a solo exhibition of works on paper by Zoya Cherkassky. This online presentation is accompanied by a conversation between the artist and curator Alison M. Gingeras. Born in Kiev in 1976, Cherkassky grew up in the Soviet Union before migrating to Israel in 1991. Her personal experiences and the visual landscape of her youth appear as common themes throughout her work. For Women Who Work, the artist takes...

  • SM to Present 'Jobs for Green Economy' Workshop Series

    Observer Staff

    The City of Santa Monica will be present an online, workshop series, "Calling All Trades: Jobs for a Green Economy," beginning July 7. The 8-part speaker series will be held via Zoom on Wednesdays, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. This online series intends to inform, prepare and encourage people who may be interested in having a career in the following trades: electrical, plumbing, electric vehicle infrastructure and renewable energy. Speakers will discuss the importance of...

  • Annenberg Community Beach House Announces it will Reopen Post Covid on June 15, 2021

    Jack Simon, Observer Staff Writer

    Beachgoers, paddle-boarders and residents are invited to reopening of the beloved house of fun By Jack Simon, Observer Staff Writer Beachgoers, surfers, sun-worshipers, paddle boarders, fun-seekers and community members will be welcomed back to the Annenberg Community Beach House next week, the City of Santa Monica has announced. As part of its the city's expanding in-person services, the Annenberg House will reopen next Tuesday, June 15, inviting the community members to...

  • North America’s biggest dinosaur adventure has dino-mite activities in store for fans everywhere with virtual events and dino storytime www.jurassicquest.com/dinoday - Jurassic Quest, the nation’s largest and most realistic dinosaur experience, invites dinosaur fans everywhere to join the Jurassic Quest Great Big Dino Playdate in celebration of International Dinosaur Day on Tues., June 1, 2021. JUNE 1: Jurassic Quest Great Big Dino Playdate - Celebrate International Dinosaur Day with Jurassic Quest’s lovable team of dino...

  • What Will You Be Doing on Memorial Day? Here are Some Ways to Mark Its Solemn Message

    Rebecca Weber, Association of Mature American Citizens

    What will you be doing on Monday? Will you stop at 3:00 PM to observe the National Moment of Remembrance? Will you say a short prayer or, at least, stop what you are doing for a second to think about the men and women of our armed forces who gave their lives so that we could spend the holiday weekend at ease? It's not much to ask for in return. And, after all, it is also Memorial Day. No one will blame you for basking by the sea or by the pool. Nor will they criticize you for...

  • Catalina Island Museum Presents Charles Phoenix: Catalinaland Watch Parties

    Experience the popular Charles Phoenix: Catalinaland presentation under the stars during the Catalinaland Watch Party presented by Catalina Island Museum. Catalina Island enthusiasts have two chances to experience the island's classic landmarks, legends and lore in person with watch parties on Saturday, May 29 and Friday, June 4 at 8:30 p.m. in the museum's Ackerman Family Amphitheater. Catalinaland originally debuted virtually on April 10. Retro pop culture humorist, author...

  • Tickets on Sale Now at TheBroadStage.org An Evening with Fran Lebowitz Star of Netflix series Pretend It's a City directed by Martin Scorsese

    The Broad Stage presents An Evening with Fran Lebowitz, star of the recent Netflix series Pretend it's a City directed by Martin Scorsese. Lebowitz will appear on stage for four performances only April 28 through May 1, 2022. A Q+A with the audience follows the performance. Tickets priced from $35 to $70 are on sale at thebroadstage.org. Performances are Thursday and Friday evenings at 7:30p; Saturday at 2p and 7:30p; and Sunday matinee at 2p. A limited number of premium...

  • Art Exhibition at the Skirball AI WEIWEI: TRACE

    Skirball Cultural Centerreopens to the public with SoCal debut of large-scale installationAI WEIWEI: TRACE May 15–August 1,2021

    The Skirball Cultural Center announces that it will resume indoor museum operations this May with the Southern California debut of Ai Weiwei: Trace. Created by Ai Weiwei, one of China's most provocative and socially engaged living artists, the installation features portraits made up of thousands of plastic LEGO® bricks, each assembled by hand and laid out on the floor. These portraits depict individuals from around the world whom Ai and leading human-rights groups...

  • What's New at the Morgan-Wixson Theater

    Join us Saturday, May 15 at 8 p.m. for this unique coming-of-age tale about growing up sandwiched between two cultures. Desperately seeking approval from her Chinese Toisan immigrant family, Nancy journeys away from her home in New York City's Chinatown in search of the American dream - only to learn that you can only find "home" when you accept where you come from. Recommended for ages 13 and up. Nancy Ma is an actor, writer, and facilitator. She was raised in Chinatown N...

  • Creative Communal Makers Market returns on Sunday, May 23rd 11:00 am to 6:00 pm along Seaport Way PLUS MORE!

    PCH Movies & Moonlight returns on Thursday, May 20th at sunset with a special feature of The Secret Life of Pets in partnership with bark! bark!. Movies are complimentary to the community; self-seating will be available on a first come first serve basis. Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets. 2ND & PCH offers an array of restaurants, retailers and specialty services within the center for the community to enjoy before, during or after the movie....

  • Catalina Island Museum Presents the 34th Avalon Silent Film Showcase Featuring Blancanieves (2012)

    The 34th annual Avalon Silent Film Showcase presented by Catalina Island Museum returns Saturday, May 15 with a screening of the award-winning Spanish film Blancanieves (2012). This year only the showcase will be held in the museum's outdoor Ackerman Family Amphitheater, bringing film buffs back to the island for one of the world's longest running annual celebrations of silent film. Set in 1920s Spain, Blancanieves is based on the legend of Snow White by the Brothers Grimm,...

  • Teen Cooking Camp in Santa Monica

    The Gourmandise School of Sweets and Savories Offering Week-Long Teen Camps

    The Gourmandise School of Sweets and Savories is grabbing their spatula, putting on their chef hats and masks and re-opening their kitchen doors for in-person classes beginning June 14! Located on the third floor of Santa Monica Place, the renowned cooking school is thrilled to be welcoming at-home foodies once again into their pristine kitchens for a hands-on cooking or baking class led by an experienced chef. To kick off this exciting re-opening, the school is serving...

  • SaMo PRIDE Announces Art Walk Throughout June Featuring Family Friendly Programming

    Courtesy of SaMo Pride

    The Santa Monica Pier, Downtown Santa Monica, and Santa Monica Place, in collaboration with the City of Santa Monica and Santa Monica Travel and Tourism are excited to announce the return of SaMo PRIDE this June. A celebration of love in every color, SaMo PRIDE will host "Miles of Pride," a rainbow-lit art walk featuring creations by LGBTQIA+ visual artists in addition to safe, family-friendly programming throughout the month. The visually striking rainbow-lit pathway will...

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    Campland on the Bay Announces the Return of Campland Rocks Live Music, Weekly Activity Schedule & New Water Attractions

    Courtesy of Campland.com

    Campland on the Bay&San Diego's beloved waterfront RV camping destination, is pleased to resume the popular Campland Rocks™ live music program while adding new ways for guests to enjoy the outdoors this summer. "We're thrilled to bring back our incredible live music schedule and give guests new reasons to get excited about the summer," says Ahmed Ait-Lahcen, General Manager of Campland on the Bay. "The beauty of Campland is that we offer so many unique ways to have fun o...

  • Actress Doris Bumpus to Star as Billie Holiday in 42nd Street Moon's Virtual Production of Lady Day at Emerson Bar and Grill

    Courtesy 42nd Street Moon's 2021 MoonBeams

    6nd Street Moon's 2021 MoonBeams Season – Paid Virtual Series Now – June 27, 2021 www.42ndstmoon.org/moonbeams SUBSCRIPTIONS: $60 - $112 and may be purchased online at www.42ndstmoon.org/moonbeams-subscription. SINGLE STREAM TICKETS: $25 and may be purchased online at www.42ndstmoon.org/moonbeams. By Lanie Robertson, Directed by Brandon Jackson. Part of paid virtual moonbeams. Subscription series streaming May 8 - 30, 2021...

  • 24th Street Theatre's 'Saturday Explorer Series' for young audiences goes virtual in May

    Courtesy of 24th Street Theatre

    6th Street Theatre's "Saturday Explorer Series" for young audiences returns with four live, virtual performances featuring professional storytellers who share tales from around the globe. Streaming live: • Saturday, May 1 at 12:30 p.m. PT / 3:30 p.m. ET: Modern-day griot, storyteller and Renaissance man Al Bostick shares two stories from African Akan folklore including "Anansi Collects the World's Wisdom" and "How Anansi the Spider Received the Sky-God's Stories." • Sat...

  • LA Natural History Museum Reopens on April 1, 2021 After Covid Lockdown. Cal Science Center Opens March 27

    Dr. Lori Bettison-Varga, President and Director of the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County, today announced the Natural History Museum (NHM) in Exposition Park will reopen to the public on April 1, 2021 and La Brea Tar Pits in Hancock Park will reopen on April 8, 2021, with new health and safety protocols in place. The William S. Hart Museum in Newhall remains closed at this time. Tickets for members, community partners and the general public will go on sale for NHM...

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