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Showing posts with label Venice. Show all posts


Venice Beach Vendor's Table Smashed Into During Fight >



This weekend, at the iconic Venice Beach basketball courts where the energy of street basketball meets the heartbeat of Los Angeles culture – AT&T will debut AT&T Dunk District, a dynamic pop-up destination designed to bring fans closer to the game through creativity, connectivity and community

Dunk Bus: An activation-on-wheels featuring motorized hoops, NBA 2K gaming stations, and a digital postcard wall so visitors of all ages can capture their slam dunk moment and contribute to a collective fan story

ShaiT&T: A fashion-forward experience spotlighting Shai-Gilgeous Alexander and merchandise from local artists, including totes, phone cases, t-shirts, and skate decks. Limited edition tees designed by the brother of the 2025 NBA MVP, Thomasi Gilgeous-Alexander will also be available with the exclusive Shai x Masi t-shirt offered to AT&T customers.

Phone Case Customization Station: Fans can design personalized phone cases on-site – turning their devices into expressions of fandom and creativity.

Free Play Basketball Court: Open play and curated programming will welcome local students and athletes, reinforcing AT&T’s commitment to community engagement and the next generation of basketball fans.

XSET’s Hoops & Streams – Streaming stars Clix, Jesser, and Kris London will team up with NBA legends Chris Paul, Baron Davis, and Jason Terry for an XSET-produced IRL livestream experience featuring a 2v2 basketball competition at the AT&T Dunk District and an NBA 2K competition on the Dunk Bus.

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The Venice Mardi Gras Parade will take place on February 22nd this year.

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Get ready to spread love and good vibes at the Venice Love Fest 2026 - a celebration of all things love in the heart of the Westside!.

March 21, 2026

Venice Love Fest is a free, city-supported community festival celebrating love, creativity, and connection in the heart of Venice Beach. Taking place under the Venice sign with full street closures and citywide support, the event brings together families, locals, and creatives for a day of art, music, wellness, and shared experiences. With over 20,000 attendees, Venice Love Fest is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and rooted in community.

This free community festival brings together an incredible lineup of live music, delicious food trucks, over 400 locally made brands and artists, beer gardens, games, and family-friendly activities.

12257 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066

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Get ready to stroll through the Venice Street Fair where you can discover unique finds, cool local art, santa visit, music & dog adoptions!

Get ready for a fun-filled day of arts, crafts, music, and puppies

Explore unique local vendors, enjoy live performances, and savor tasty treats from food trucks. Bring your friends and family for a memorable day out in the vibrant Venice community.

Open from 9.30am-4.30pm.

3rd street from Rose to Gjusta.

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The Daisy the Venice Healer is back, today she visits the weekly Homeless Clean Up of Venice Beach.

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Venice Beach monthly beach clean-up - a simple, purposeful way to protect and preserve our local coastline

Where: Venice Beach Fishing Pier – meet at the entrance of the pier, Sunday, Feb 22 from 11 am to 12 pm PST

What to Expect:



60 minute of cleaning the beach Basic supplies like gloves and trash bags will be provided

You are welcome to bring or donate extra gloves, trash bags, or grabbers if you’d like to help

Who Can Join:

Anyone committed to caring for the coast is welcome. No prior experience necessary—just bring your energy and willingness to contribute.

What to Bring:

Water or reusable water bottle

Optional: your own gloves, grabber, or trash bags

Why Participate:

Every piece of trash removed helps protect our beaches, wildlife, and community. Your participation makes a visible difference and connects you to others who care about our coast.

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Get ready to celebrate Cinco de Mayo Venice style with a vibrant parade and festival - it's going to be a fiesta to remember!

The Historical Venice Cinco de Mayo Parade & Festival returns this year on Saturady, May 2nd.

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The Marathon Run Club and Run Champs are joining forces to host a special 5K Community Run! Whether you’re a local resident or visiting town, we’re inviting everyone to come out, lace up, and join us for a fun, energizing run down the world-famous Venice Boardwalk.

This event is all about community, connection, and movement. Bring your friends, your family, or pull up solo and meet new people who share the same commitment to health, positivity, and progress.

Date: Saturday, February 21st, 2026 / Time: Meet at 8:30AM

Location: Marathon Burger (1827 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA)

Distance: 5K (3.1 miles)

Pace: All levels welcome

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"I've always enjoyed getting quick glances of the hobbies people have as you walk past homes in Venice, I've had tons of people stop in and talk to me while I've worked on surfboards in my garage saying they'd love to know more. I made this video. Maybe you're one of the people that stopped by and had questions seeing this."


Another police standoff in Venice Beach, this time, Los Angeles Police Officer respond to a call of a man with a gun. A guy that neighbors refer to as a known trouble-maker was said to be in front of his home waving a gun around.



After the situation was de-esculated, no arrest was made, adding to the frustrationof residents who live on this street, as one states in the video, that the guy has been a problem for some time now.


This Saturday West LA Bicycle is riding in unity with Alex Pretti who was murdered in Minneapolis by ICE.

"It’s ICE Out of LA, it’s ICE out of MN, it’s ICE out of everywhere until there is abolishment. The federal hate machine is trying to make us quiet, and afraid, and contained, and it’s absolutely not gonna work.

An inclusive community ride at 1:00PM on Saturday that is rolling out from our bike shop (114 Washington Blvd, Marina del Rey). We’ll have the back garage open in the alley with bike valet

We want as many people as possible to be able to come out. This is family friendly the route will be Venice Pier to Santa Monica Pier on the boardwalk, then back to the Venice Pier on Main Street and the boardwalk. The pace will be slow and we’ll post up near the piers.

Come one come all. This is a call for change. We will be distributing as many printed materials as we can at this for you to further spread into your own blocks." Find out about more upcoming local events, Click Here for the Event Calendar.


Venice Beach will be one of the nine Los Angeles FIFA World Cup Fan Zones, here's the press release:

As Los Angeles counts down to hosting eight FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, the Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee announced its comprehensive community and fan engagement plans, including details on the FIFA Fan Festival™ Los Angeles, Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zones, and a series of community events taking place around the Los Angeles region in the lead-up to and during FIFA World Cup 2026™. The community and fan events are designed to bring the excitement of the world’s largest single-sport event to neighborhoods across the region.

Together, these initiatives will create multiple opportunities for global soccer fans and Angelenos alike to come together and celebrate the best of FIFA World Cup 2026™, showcasing Los Angeles’ diverse communities, vibrant culture, and deep passion for the world’s game.

“Hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026 isn’t just about hosting eight matches at SoFi Stadium, it’s about using the tremendous media attention generated to highlight all the opportunities for community engagement throughout our region,” said Kathryn Schloessman, President & CEO of the Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission and CEO of the Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee. “From the Official FIFA Fan Festival at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to our Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zones, and all of the World Cup themed community events taking place across the region, these activities will allow both Angelenos and visitors alike to be part of this historic event.

In addition to the official FIFA Fan Festival™ at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, the Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zones will extend the reach of the live match viewing and interactive experiences across locations around the greater Los Angeles region, bringing access to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ experience closer to residents and visitors. The Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zones will transform these destinations into the ultimate watch events for the biggest matches taking place over the 39-day tournament.

We are excited to announce the following locations have been selected to be part of the official Host Committee celebration, as the Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zones, and they include:

The Original Famers Market - June 18-21
City of Downey - June 20
Heart of the City: Union Station & LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes - June 25-28
Hansen Dam Lake - July 2-5
LA County’s Earvin “Magic” Johnson Park - July 4-5
Los Angeles County Whittier Narrows - July 9-11
Venice Beach – July 11
Fairplex - July 14-15 & July 18-19
West Harbor - July 14-15 & July 18-19

“The Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zones are about meeting fans where they are,” said Chris Klein, Co- Chair of the Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee. “By creating accessible fan experiences across the region, we’re extending the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026 beyond the stadiums and creating welcoming spaces for residents and visitors to come together and celebrate the world’s game right in their own backyards throughout the 39-days of this global celebration.”

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Checking out the Venice Beach Street Fair, a new monthly street fair series held on the second Sunday of each month, aimed at supporting local creatives >



Los Angeles Police officers respond to a call about a man in the midle of the street. They arrive and find the very angry guy in the middle of Linoln Blvd. in front of El Polo Loco. With guns drawn, they attempt to get calm him down and get him out of traffic, but he refuses leading to a standoff that last several minutes.



NEW YEAR SAME SHENANIGANS!!!! Cruise to the Mollusk Venice New Year’s party on the 10th with Fahrenheit/Celsius and all the legends!

1600 Pacific Ave, Venice

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A DJ pulls up to the Venice Sign :Lighting Event and turns the street into a festive holiday rave.

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The best Daisy the Venice Healer moments of 2026, along with some of the worst moments.

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The 44th Annual Venice Canals Holiday Boat Parade. A free festive event held on Sunday evening.
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Scenes from thelast weekend's Venice Sign Holiday Lighting Block Party, with Harry Perry, Tonan, and more.A beloved tradition—the annual changing of the Venice Sign lights to festive red and green for the holiday. Now in its 14th year, this special celebration will take place on Windward Avenue (east of Pacific Avenue), with street closures to make room for live music and family-friendly activities.