05.31.12 Venice Beach Poets Monument Benefit at 585 Boardriders Club The Venice Arts Council presents the Venice Beach Poet's Monument Music, Poetry and Art Benefit featuring music and poetry. WHEN: Thursday, May 31, 7:00pm - Admission: $20 Pre-show “Meet and Greet the Artists” Reception 6:00pm Admission $100 RSVP (310) 570-5419 WHERE: 585 BOARDRIDERS, Quiksilver's new concept store, 585 N. Venice Blvd., Venice, CA 90291 The event includes a Silent Auction with items or services from: James Beach, Canal Club, Danny’s,...more

The Muscle Beach International Classic and Armed Forces Championship is being held on Memorial Day. Admission is free and open to the public.  Check below for schedule,  fee to enter is $80.00. 1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice CA 90291 For more info visit: www.musclebeachvenice.com _________________________________________________ Be in the know of upcoming Venice events, local deals and more by visitingVenicePaparazzi.com or by joining the Venice Paparazzi facebook fanpage and twitter. Click on the “like” button on our Facebook Fanpage and join us on twitter.com/venicepaparazzi. Thank you. Hire Venice...more

Come out to the Muscle Beach RAW Bench Press n Saturday May, 26th.  Free Admission and open to the public. $50.00 registration fee if you would like to enter! Weigh-in's are 7:30am-9:30am and lifting begins at 10am. 1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice CA 90291 For more info visit: www.musclebeachvenice.com _________________________________________________ Be in the know of upcoming Venice events, local deals and more by visitingVenicePaparazzi.com or by joining the Venice Paparazzi facebook fanpage and twitter. Click on the “like” button on our Facebook Fanpage and...more

The Sumo Classic is Saturday May 26th at The Venice Recreation Center. Registration is at 11:30am , starts at 1pm and the entry fee is $40. 1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice CA 90291 For more info visit: www.musclebeachvenice.com _________________________________________________ Be in the know of upcoming Venice events, local deals and more by visitingVenicePaparazzi.com or by joining the Venice Paparazzi facebook fanpage and twitter. Click on the “like” button on our Facebook Fanpage and join us on twitter.com/venicepaparazzi. Thank you. Hire Venice Paparazzi to be your photographers! Venice Paparazzi...more

Venice Chamber 2012 Business Expo! Date: May 23, 2012 http://www.venicechamber.net Event Description THE VENICE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MONTHLY MIXER FOR MAY IS NOW....... THE 2012 BUSINESS EXPO! hosted by THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF VENICE 2232 Lincoln Blvd. WEDNESDAY - MAY 23 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM The Venice Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce, for the first time in 20 years, the 2012 Business Expo, a local event where area businesses can showcase their products and services. We invite you to experience an evening of engaging networking while strolling the...more

  Venice Chamber 2012 Business Expo! Date: May 23, 2012 Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM http://www.venicechamber.net Event DescriptionNow available - 20 more tables! Reserve your space now! Click here to download your registration form. Click on "hot deals" to view expo promotional offers.The Venice Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce, for the first time in 20 years, the 2012 Business Expo, a local event where area businesses can showcase their products and services. We invite you to experience an evening of engaging networking while viewing exhibits and sampling...more

Venice Art Walk & Auctions 2012: May 19 & 20Google Becomes an Art Gallery! Bid on original sculptures, paintings and photographs from the best of the Southern California art scene.Celebrate Venice with local artists and celebrities, gourmet food trucks and live entertainment!Venture into Venice for Art & Architecture tours of significant homes and artists' studios!Enjoy once-in-a-lifetime Angel experiences including artist in residence cocktail parties, chef and mixology events, celebrity hosted receptions and much more! EVENTS:  Architecture Tour Artists...more

Save-the-Date!!! We had a blast last year!!!   Saturday, May 19 @ the Hustler Casino 1 p.m.  Registration & Check-in 2 p.m.  Cards in the Air  1st Place Grand Prize: $2,500 CASH Second Place Prize: $1,000 CASH Third Place Prize: $500 CASH  Early Bird Registration before April 15:  $150 Buy In + $25 Entry Fee After April 15th:  $175 Buy In + $25 Entry Fee  Poker tournament to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Venice, a youth serving organization focusing on academic success, good...more

05.19.12 Creative Chakra Spa Spring Fling 04.19.12 CREATIVE CHAKRA SPRING FLING AND OPEN HOUSE, benefit for Life Rolls  On- May 19th, 12pm-6pm Live music, free chair massage, free mini facials, free paddleboard lessons, raffle, aromatherapy, yoga sessions, surf demos, free tea, fireside chat, meditation and more. All to benefit the non-profit Life Rolls On. Please join us on Saturday, May 19th, 12pm-6pm at Creative Chakra Spa at 3401 Pacific Ave., Marina del Rey, Ca. 90292 (corner of Catamaran) 310-823-9378 www.creativechakra.com For more...more

05.19.12 Inside Out Community Arts Presents Original Plays Written and Performed by Youth from the Lennox, Lawndale, and Wiseburn School Disctricts ...more