Photo:  Rip Esselstyn and Fire Station 63 About the event:  On Thursday, June 13, Rip Esselstyn, New York Times Bestselling Author of the Engine 2 Diet  discusses his new book “My Beef With Meat”  at Whole Foods Market Venice.   The event included a presentation, a Q & A with  Rip  about living a Plant Strong lifestyle and samples of E2 inspired food. Also, each guest received a personalized...more

EVENT:  2013 CHAMBER FEST.  Hosted by  LAX Coastal Chamber of Commerce On June 6, 2013, the LAX Coastal Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual anticipated Chamber Fest at the beautiful Playa Vista Center Pointe Club in Playa Vista, Ca.  Local businesses showcases their good and services to over 2,000 attendees who also enjoyed great food,  raffle prizes, face painting, red carpet photos, music and more.  It was...more

Kimberly Fowler/YAS Fitness Centers is proud to partner with ThinkCure! to fight cancer for the 4th Annual YAS-A-THON for ThinkCure!  Donations needed for their June 22 Silent Auction. --- Kimberly Fowler and YAS Fitness Centers are proud to partner with ThinkCure! Get ready to raise funds for cutting-edge collaborative research in the fight against cancer during the 4th Annual YAS-A-THON on Sunday, June 23rd from 1-4pm at all...more

Click here to view all Memorial event photos.  Photos sponsored by Gold's Gym. ----- Know your own strength!    Click here to get your 7-Day FREE VIP Gold's Gym membership! --- 05.27.13 Muscle Beach/Venice International Classic & Armed Forces Championship. Categories include Figure, Bodybuilding, Bikini, and Men's Physique. Event produced by Joe Wheatley Productions.  www.MuscleBeachVenice.com. Photo center:  Betty Wieder and Josh the Voice ---------- 05.25.13 Flip N Smash at Venice Beach. --- Photo left:  US. Sumo Champ Dan...more

Event:  05.19.13 Venice Art Walk and Auctions at Google. The 34th anniversary of Venice Art Walk & Auctions, hosted at Google Los Angeles, brought thousands of community members together to celebrate Venice Family Clinic. Artists opened their studios, architects opened their homes, and over 300 artists donated their work to ensure that neighbors in need have access to health care. All proceeds fund Venice Family Clinic's health...more

Thanks to Rotary Club of Playa Venice Sunrise for hosting another fun Fire Station 63 Pancake Breakfast on May 11, 2013.  Fire Station photo party pics sponsored by Venice Beach Suites & Hotel,  The Sidewalk Cafe, and Gold's Gym SoCal. This event benefitted Los Angeles Fire Department - Fire Station 63. 1930 Shell Avenue.  Venice CA 90291-3879 USA .  310-397-2662. View event photo highlights below. --- Here is a message we received from Rotary...more

There is so much to do in Venice daily.  Here are a few activities we suggest you try: Visit Muscle Beach gym, the facility where  Arnold Scharzenegger and Franco Columbu once worked out.  A gym day pass is $10. $50 for a 7 day pass. The Paddle Tennis, Handball courts, volleyball courts, boxing, and gymnastic areas, as well as the basketball courts(made famous by movies such as White Man Can’t...more

Millions of children in the world grow up without shoes. Spread awareness and join TOMS on April 16th for One Day Without Shoes. Learn More |   www.onedaywithoutshoes.com...more

(Just knock. Three times. And whisper low.) FREE FOOD from Venice Beach Wines, Canal Club, James' Beach and Danny's Deli included with $20 cover from 8pm to 10pm FREE WHISKEY TASTING by the "Bourbon Baron" also included with $20 cover from 8pm to 10pm GREAT LIVE MUSIC - Jazz trio from 8pm to 10pm and Allensworth, an amazing band, from 10pm to 12pm You can also buy tickets for a raffle for the...more

Kids Venice Ball Clinic every Saturday at Oakwood Recreation Center. Shooting technique, ball handling and teamwork. 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.  Every Saturday from January 26-March 16, 2013. Address: 767 California Ave.  Venice, Ca 90291.  Call 323.839.6611 Also VBL -Venice Beach Basketball League is back!  Where Pros, streetball stars and NBA vets meet and compete.  Live music and MC  12:30 - 4 p.m. every Saturday at Oakwood.   Venice Ball -...more