05.27.13 Muscle Beach/Venice International Classic & Armed Forces Championship. Categories include Figure, Bodybuilding, Bikini, and Men's Physique. Open to all amateur athletes! Location: Outdoors on stage at Muscle Beach Gym. Presented by Bodybuilding.com and hosted by ProFight Supplements. OVERALL WINNERS will be featured in IRON MAN MAGAZINE plus lots of TV coverage. The "Black Prince", Robby Robinson, will be inducted into the MB Hall of Fame. For more info,...more

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 studio locations. “As a cancer survivor, this charity is close to my heart,” says YAS Founder Kimberly Fowler. “Last year, we raised over $200,000 to further...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

A message from Venice's DJ Jacques Djjacques Aureille.  "I'm DJing tomorrow, May 7 in Venice from 12-6pm for the Redbull X-Fighters Motocross event!  Cruise out and rock out with me!" --------------- Following from www.redbullxfighters.com May 7, 2013.  RED BULL X-FIGHTERS: FREESTYLE MOTOCROSS VENICE BEACH DEMO.  Starts at 1:00 p.m. Red Bull Media Press Release: In anticipation of Red Bull X-Fighters, the world’s premier freestyle motocross series, coming to Glen Helen Raceway, Venice...more

If you didn't already hear about it... The STOREWIDE SALE is on NOW at Arbor! 40% OFF APPAREL, 30% OFF SKATEBOARDS, SNOWBOARD GEAR, and OUTERWEAR, 15% OFF ACCESSORIES! Take advantage of the discounts while you can! www.arborcollective.com April 5-7, 2013 Arbor Collective presents the Spring Trip - Venice to Mammoth.  Reserve your spot now! Round trip luxury motorcoach from Arbor Two nights shared accomodations round trip transfer to the mountain...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

About: Paddle Tennis is a game that looks like a cross between ping-pong and tennis. The court looks like a scaled down tennis court and the rules are the same as tennis as well. The racquets resemble large ping pong paddles. It is a great social game in that it is relatively easy to play and boys and girls seem to be equals. However, do...more

 VBL -Venice Beach Basketball League.  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 - GAME NEVER STOPS.  We make the world connect for the love of the game... bringing fun back to the game. SHOWCASE - INSPIRE - ENTERTAIN Join them on facebook! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Venice-Basketball-League-VBL/130506400366910   http://www.veniceball.com http://www.venicebasketballleague.com http://www.kvbl.org  ...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

April 13-14.  Big West Shoot out Big Ball Singles Handball Tournaments Contact Fred Ealey at Venice Beach Recreation and Parks for registration forms and info.  1800 Ocean Front Walk.  Venice, Ca 90291  310.399.2775 ABOUT: The handball courts are one of Venice's unique features.  Played one one one or two on two, handball only requires a court and a small 61 gram ball.  The ball is swatted with an open...more