> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.smdp.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Around Town - URL: https://www.smdp.com/around-town-2-3/ - Published: 2023-07-27T13:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2024-12-04T22:26:06.000Z - Description: Your weekend starts here with the Venice Beach Games, National Night Out , food and drink highlights, and much more! - Author: Guest Author - Tags: Events, Lifestyle, Opinion, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2025-11-06 12:28 Your weekend starts here with the **Venice Beach Games, National Night Out** , food and drink highlights, and much more! **SaMo Public Library Presents Author Charles Fleming on Secret Stairs & Secret Walks:** The author and veteran journalist will tell stories from his "Walking in L.A." books. **Thursday, July 27 at 5:30 p.m. in the Main Library’s Multipurpose Room, 601 Santa Monica Blvd.** **World of Barbie "Sips After Sunset" After-Hours Drinking Event for Adults:** The adults-only evening offers themed beverages and bites and exclusive after-hours access to the World of Barbie. Themed drinks include the Pink Drink, the Malibu Sunset, Prosecco and Rose.**Thursday** , **July 13** , **7:30 p.m.** [https://feverup.com/m/128422](https://feverup.com/m/128422?ref=smdp.com) **Marina del Rey Summer Concert Series: "Night Celebrating Music in Film":** The Marina del Rey Symphony show is free to attend and seating is first-come, first-served. **Thursday, July 27, 7-9 p.m. @ at Burton Chace Park,** **13650 Mindanao Way** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mdr-symphony-film-music-night-at-the-shore-tickets-667910918537](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mdr-symphony-film-music-night-at-the-shore-tickets-667910918537?ref=smdp.com) **Volunteer at Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica "Kids Night Out":** This is "a fun-filled volunteer opportunity…to be paired as a ‘buddy’ with one of their Club Members (ages 6-11 yrs) to complete a treasure hunt filled with fun activities together." **Friday, July 28, 2023, 4:30-7:00p.m. | Main Branch, 1238 Lincoln Blvd.** [https://www.smbgc.org/events/](https://www.smbgc.org/events/?ref=smdp.com) **Venice Beach Games:** "The event is a giant outdoor celebration of sports and fitness, that brings together the entire community and beyond in a healthy, fun, day of sports, fitness, competition, and camaraderie." **Saturday, July 29, 9a.m.- 4p.m., Venice Beach Recreation Center, 1800 Ocean Front Walk** [https://www.teamvenicebeach.com](https://www.teamvenicebeach.com/?ref=smdp.com) **Spiritual Salsa Launch Party:** "Curious about spirituality or want to learn salsa moves in a holistic way? Join us for the first ever Spiritual Salsa Demo!" **Saturday, July 29, 4:00-7:30p.m. @ Pretenders Dance Studio 1438 9th St.** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spiritual-salsa-launch-party-tickets-677013935907](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spiritual-salsa-launch-party-tickets-677013935907?ref=smdp.com) **Oceanic Global LA Hub Cleanup:** "This free event is to help preserve our beautiful beaches and blue planet and is an opportunity to meet our local LA Hub community!" **Sunday, July 30, 4:00p.m. @ Parking lot at the end of Rose Ave.** [https://unworldoceansday.org/events/oceanic-global-la-hub-cleanup-venice-beach/](https://unworldoceansday.org/events/oceanic-global-la-hub-cleanup-venice-beach/?ref=smdp.com) **National Night Out:** The annual community-building event promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Expect FREE music, food, and activities for all ages\*\*.\*\* SMPD will showcase their various police vehicles and equipment and invite the community to meet police personnel (human and 4-legged alike).The parking structure at Olympic & 4th St. is free that night and Big Blue Bus will be providing free bus rides all night when you mention National Night Out. **Tuesday, August 1, 5:30-8:30p.m. @ City Hall, 1685 Main St.** **Star Struck Photography Exhibition:** The FREE show displays photography featuring never-before-seen images of Hollywood icons including James Dean, Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, and more. **Ongoing daily through August 15, 10a.m.- 5p.m., Gallery 33 @ The Georgian, 1415 Ocean Ave.** [https://www.thegeorgian.com/gallery-33.htm](https://www.thegeorgian.com/gallery-33.htm?ref=smdp.com) **What to Eat & Drink?** **Le Great Outdoor & Coucou Added to The Infatuation’s"Best New Restaurants On The Westside" List:** They join Heavy Handed, Isla and Willie Mae’s on the list.[https://www.theinfatuation.com/los-angeles/guides/the-westside-hit-list](https://www.theinfatuation.com/los-angeles/guides/the-westside-hit-list?ref=smdp.com) **Bread Head Sandwich PopUp at Juneshine:** Two Michelin star-rated chefs have launched a new sandwich concept that is operating as a Wednesday - Friday popup while they build out their permanent location on Montana Ave. LA Times listed them as one of the best new sandwiches in LA. 2914 Main St. [https://www.latimes.com/food/list/our-critics-9-favorite-new-sandwiches-in-l-a](https://www.latimes.com/food/list/our-critics-9-favorite-new-sandwiches-in-l-a?ref=smdp.com) **Willie Mae’s:** The Infatuation’s recent review describes it as "some of LA’s—if not the country’s—best fried chicken." 324 Lincoln Blvd.[https://www.theinfatuation.com/los-angeles/reviews/willie-maes-los-angeles](https://www.theinfatuation.com/los-angeles/reviews/willie-maes-los-angeles?ref=smdp.com) **Venice’s New Bar Hangout Is an Entirely Alcohol-Free Cocktail Oasis:** This Eater LA article details the new Bar Nuda on Abbott Kinney. [https://la.eater.com/2023/4/6/23672810/new-dry-no-alcohol-bar-los-angeles-venice-news-moring-ami-bar-nuda](https://la.eater.com/2023/4/6/23672810/new-dry-no-alcohol-bar-los-angeles-venice-news-moring-ami-bar-nuda?ref=smdp.com) **626 Night Market Mini:** The downtown SaMo snack around pop-up is back every other weekend this Spring with three dozen rotating local food pop-ups, curated by the 626 Night Market team, merchandise & craft vendors, and a full bar. **Saturday & Sunday, July 29-30, 1-10p.m. @** **at the corner of Arizona and 5th St.** [More details and FREE tickets here](http://oceanparkassociation.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=%2fqZfNSGnBmlu%2bvNfYWXuRXRE7pPRQJE1nKploVhqwGcWWbi8Xz0k7%2fphfcTC1jqCxFhAMOQb01qBw5t3JsEyvcVbcfxyDx0rdVahQ33%2f7co%3d&ref=smdp.com).[Video preview here](https://www.nbclosangeles.com/california-live/inside-santa-monicas-night-market/2974801/?ref=smdp.com). **LOOKING AHEAD:** WUF’s Saturday Dog Club Launch Party(Aug 05), Sharing an Open Main St (Aug 12 & 13) If there’s something you think is worth highlighting, you can reach out directly to me at [sean@smdp.com](mailto:sean@smdp.com).