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The Nine Club Skateboarding Podcast held its first official “CLASSIC” skate event at the legendary West L.A. Courthouse that brought out all the Pros and locals. From the ledges, to the stage and even the out ledge, everything was up for grabs at this cash 4 tricks event that featured pros like Kyle Walker, John Dilo, Matt Berger, Andy Anderson, Dane Vaughn, Yuri Fanchinni, Chris Roberts, Kelly Hart, Julian Agliardi, Gustavo Ribeiro, Christopher Heitt and many more!



Enjoy a fun-filled day featuring crafts, live music, a taco truck, and more. The event will also include the unveiling of a commemorative poster highlighting 30 influential residents of Venice. Bring your family and friends to celebrate.

Saturday, August 16, 2025

11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

11:00 a.m. 30th Anniversary and Poster Ceremony
11:30 a.m. Children’s Craft & Volunteer Bee Colman Dedication
12:00 p.m. Collaborative Zine Making
1:00 p.m. Line Dance Showcase and Lesson
2:00 p.m. Swing Dance with Dave Stuckey

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Malibu doesn’t always deliver… but July was different.

This episode starts with a short voiceover and then drops you straight into 20 minutes of clean, raw surfing from one of the best stretches Malibu has seen in a while. No fluff. Just stylish lines, clean walls, and wave after wave of classic Malibu perfection.



Electric Feelz: A Run x Skate 5K Dance Party 🌈✨
📍 Meet-up Location: Windward Plaza, Venice Beach
🗓 Saturday, August 23, 2025
⏰ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Beyond The Board is teaming up with Midnight Runners, Vibe Ride, and Skate Hunnies for a joyful 5K (3 miles) rolling dance party through Venice! Think peak Venice summer sunset vibes, and ✨YOU✨, boppin' to the sounds of ABBA surrounded by a fever dream all your besties sweating it out together in their best neon fits

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This August, Third Street Promenade transforms into Santa Monica’s most charming outdoor movie theater.

Gather with friends at the sea of Pretty in Pink picnic tables (we’ll have music playing before your arrival, so you can grab a drink and a bite from your favorite local restaurant). Then settle in beneath the stars for Cinema Nights — a free summer movie series celebrating the magic of Hot August Nights. (We’ll have NA for when you want the hangout to last longer.)

🎬 Champagne & Cinema, taking place outside of UGO on Santa Monica Blvd., starts in August on Sundays at sunset. The Goonies will be screened on August 10 as part of Heal the Bay’s 40th Birthday Party weekend on the prom, kicking off a 12-week movie series of classics screened in an iconic local venue that is free and open to all.

Cinema Sundays at Sunset marks the start of weekly programming, launching a new era of public life on the promenade. We do hope you’ll join us.

→ Sundays in August through October
→ Movies begin at sunset
→ Third Street Promenade, 1400 block

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A wild summertime weekend afternoon walk around the crowded Venice Beach Boardwalk, checking out all the people, sights, and sounds. Twerkers, Tweakers, Kids, Homeless, Vendors, the infamous Dragon, and more... The summertime crowds are back finally, thanks to the warm weather inland.

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Los Angeles Festival of the Chariots, also known as Ratha Yatra, is a vibrant and joyous celebration. The Festival of the Chariots not only honors ancient traditions but also promotes messages of peace, unity, and spiritual well-being, drawing thousands of attendees from various backgrounds each year.

This annual event, held in the heart of Los Angeles, features the grand procession of elaborately decorated chariots carrying the deities of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra. Accompanied by traditional music, dancing, and chanting, devotees and visitors pull the chariots through the streets

The parade begins at the Santa Monica Civic Center, proceeding down Main Street, then making a turn onto the Venice Beach Boardwalk. The chariots sail down the Boardwalk until reaching the festival site at Windward Plaza



The Santa Monica Police Department invites the community to National Night Out 2025 on Tuesday, August 5, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Santa Monica City Hall (1685 Main Street). This year’s theme, “Santa Monica All Stars,” brings the community together for a sports-inspired evening of fun, food, and connection.

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes strong police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. This year's event will feature free food, games, music, and plenty of opportunities to meet the officers and staff who serve Santa Monica.

“This event is a chance for us to thank our community, strengthen relationships, and enjoy a fun evening together,” said Chief Ramon Batista. “Whether you're new to Santa Monica or have lived here for decades, we invite you to come out, bring your family, and be part of the team.”

The Big Blue Bus will be providing free rides to and from City Hall, making it easy and accessible for everyone to join in.


Join LA Tri Club for thier Epic FREE coached led open water swims each Friday at 6:30am. 10 Speed Coffee and Donuts are served afterwards.

These swims are FREE but there are many costs that come with putting on these swims.

"We highly recommend joining LA Tri Club if you attend our swims regularly to help off-set the cost for the Permits, Lifeguards, Coffee and Donuts plus you'll be part of an amazing community and get our weekly newsletter with all kinds of important information and updates about what we have planned throughout the year."

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