Event:  04.27.13  SOIYL's one year anniversary. --- Details:  On Sat. April 27, 2013 Venice Paparazzi rolled out the red carpet for SOIYL shoes' one year anniversary party.  There was a bar with healthy tinctures, herbs and extracts added to traditional cocktails as well as a taco station, a DJ and a whole lotta of good looking, forward thinking, people partying.  Woohoo, way to go Dolores... and Happy...more

You're invited to a Pop-Up Coffee Co-Op in celebration of Neighborday! Neighbor Agency is joining GOOD to celebrate our neighbors and our community here in Venice on Saturday, April 27. Learn more and RSVP: http://on.fb.me/XS0dFl _____ As part of a global celebration of neighbors and neighborhoods everywhere, we’re partnering with GOOD to restore the richness of community in our own backyard through human connections and really spectacular coffee. We’ll be hosting a...more

Event:  May 18, 2013  Maui and Sons Cruise and Bruise. Details:  Join Maui and Sons - Venice Beach on May 18, 2013 for a fun day of longboarding.  Everyone is welcome.  A 13-mile push with some down hill and up hill route.  Meeting point will be at Maui and Sons in Venice Beach.  1415 Ocean Front Walk.  Venice, CA 90291.  www.facebook.com/mauivenice For those of you that are attending, please...more

Come Celebrate with Bartels' H-D on Sunday, March 17th, 2013 for our FREE St. Patty's Pancake Breakfast (9am - 11am) while registering for Harley-Davidson "Ride to L.A. Live" for the 3rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Festival (11am-6pm), Nokia Plaza L.A. Live. Rides depart at 10am. FREE Admission, Free Motorcycle Parking on Chick Hearn Court in front of Staples Center. Over 30 years of Dealership Excellence. Bartels' - The...more

213 Windward Avenue - "on the circle" Venice, Ca 90291 310.396.8783 www.hamasushi.com Located on the former Grand Canal in historic Venice Beach, California Hama was founded in 1979 and was one of the first authentic Japanese sushi restaurants in the United States.  A decade ahead of the sushi craze, many Southern California residents can trace their first sushi experience to a table in our restaurant.  Today people from all...more

Food trucks and fun in Santa Monica every Tuesday evenings! Right on the corner of Main Street and Ocean Park Boulevard. Date:  Every Tuesday! Hours:  5:00pm - 10:00pm Location:  2612 Main St.  Santa Monica, Ca  90405 For participating trucks:  https://twitter.com/smfoodtrucklot Join them on facebook!  http://www.facebook.com/smfoodtrucklot Part of your proceeds will be donated to the California Heritage Museum next door. Also, come by and support your local LA food trucks and nearby businesses! Bring...more

The merchants of Abbot Kinney invite you to join them on the 1st Friday of every month for extended shopping hours. Stores stay open until 10PM. Bars and restaurants normal business hours. Video shot, edited and produced by Steve DePena along with Kathy Leonardo Public Relations. Interviews by Kathy Leonardo. For more info,www.abbotkinneynow.com SPECIAL EVENTS & LOCAL DEALS: _________________________ Every First Friday of the month: $35/hour massages at Lamai Thai Massage  7...more

Santino's restaurant reminds us of that classic 80's sitcom Cheers. Although it's located in sunny Santa Monica as opposed to Boston, it oozes that familiar family vibe that enchanted the viewers of Cheers for so many years. As the well-known theme tune so rightly says, "Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name and they're always glad you came." If you not only...more

Here is a list of very cool local boutique hotels that offer great rates, last minute booking and local discounts.  Enjoy!     Venice Admiral Suites _________________ $ 150/ night + tax___ 29 Navy Street, Venice, California 90291  |  310.452.1228    www.veniceadmiralsuites.com Synonymous with laid-back luxury and SoCal style, Venice Admiral Suites offers nightly, weekly and monthly rates in a choice of studios and one bedroom apartments. Located just steps from the sand...more

DOG CIRCUS, PARADE & ADOPTIONS with DOG GIFTS for sale by Found Animals, pet adoption group. COME ONE COME ALL  noon - 4pm Sunday Dec 9 Robin's Sculpture Garden, 1632 Abbot Kinney Blvd Throw on some antlers or festive hat, bring your pooch or adopt one here! Show us your tricks! Celebrate the holidays dog style!   Free.  Donations to the Pet Adoption always invited. For more info, contact Robin Munez...more