"It’s surfy — we’ve got a cork surfboard on the ceiling.”



“Birkenstock is all about creativity, individuality, and that’s what this neighborhood is. It’s stylish, it’s fashion, it’s surf, it’s skate, it’s lifestyle.” claims David Kahan, CEO of Birkenstock Americas, about the new store they just opened on the beloved hipster street, Abbot Kinney Boulevard.

"It’s surfy — we’ve got a cork surfboard on the ceiling.”




The store’s design is meant to evoke a beach bungalow, the they claim, complete with cork and leather accents, as well as a courtyard. In order to decorate the space, Birkenstock paid Southern California painter/surfer Andy Davis to create a large scale mural, and artist Inga Guzyte for a series of sculptures of Birkenstock styles made from recycled skateboard decks.




To further support the local area, 10% of sales from the opening week of the Birkenstock Venice store will be donated to Venice Arts , a Venice Beach non-profit focused on supporting low-income youth through photography and film education.

Residents in the Philips Ranch neighborhood of Pomona say someone prowling around vehicles late at night broke into one woman's van and made off with some unusual items: her dog's surfboards.

Susan Gan's dog, Giselle, loves to surf, and she's made it more than a hobby. Giselle is a competitive surfer, and she has a few wins under her leash.

After a thief broke into Gan's van early Monday morning, Giselle might be landlocked for a while.

A homeowner caught a man lurking around her vehicle on surveillance footage that night. Later, Gan's van was hit just down the street. Residents believe it was likely the same man.

The thief stole two surfboards, and it could not have come at a worse time for Susan and Giselle. The dog was set to compete this weekend in Northern California.

Giselle's sponsor was, however, able to loan her a few boards.

"We will not be able to completely customize it before we leave on Wednesday night. We'll do it well enough where we can compete," Gan said.

Gan is happy that Giselle will still be out on the water this weekend, but for her, those boards are important.

"The board holds a lot of memories for us. She has won many championships with those boards," Gan said. "All I want is for the people who took those boards to bring them back. No questions asked."

Innocnts is taking pre-orders for this Dora Lives t-shirt. They will only be available on their website for a few days, so if you want one, act now.

Taro Watanabe of the Malibu advanced to the Junior Mens QS Semifinal's of the 2019 VANS US Open of Surfing after placing second in Quarterfinal Heat 4 earlier this week at Huntington Beach Pier. On Saturday, he will compete in the Heat 2 of the Semifinals, and if he advances, he will be in the finals later that afternoon.

AUGUST 9TH - 18TH

Vans presents BLACK RAINBOWS, a 10-day immersive experience in Venice Beach, California that transports fans back to 1976 to celebrate the energetic time period and place that Vans’ first skateboarding shoe was born.



In 1976, Tony Alva and Stacy Peralta worked with the Vans family and created a shoe designed specifically designed for skateboarding. What they did next with that shoe set off a cultural explosion that sent shockwaves around the globe. Vans will commemorate the history and origins of the Era in the neighborhood between Santa Monica and Venice Beach known as Dogtown where these events took shape.

BLACK RAINBOWS is aimed at reinforcing Vans' brand promise of enabling creative expression through action sports, art, music and street culture. Vans has partnered with Dogtown legend Jeff Ho, famed owner of the Zephyr Surf Shop and Jim Muir, original Z-Boy and skate Hall of Fame inductee, to bring forward an authentic depiction of the birth of a cultural icon; the Era. BLACK RAINBOWS’ interactive programming and highlights will include Vans skate demos, panel discussions with Vans Designers and skate legends, art and music workshops, film screenings and will culminate with live musical performances.

6 ROSE AVENUE VENICE BEACH, CALIFORNIA

EVENT SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9
TALES OF THE ERA | 6 PM - 8 PM
History lesson with the original Z-Boys team
SOLD OUT

SUICIDAL TENDENCIES + FURY | 8 PM - 11 PM
Live music

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10
LA PUNK THEN AND NOW | 7 PM - 8 PM
Live discussion panel
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X + THE PARANOYDS | 8 PM - 11 PM
Live music

SUNDAY, AUGUST 11
WAFFLE BRUNCH AND OPEN HOUSE | 1 PM - 4 PM

FROM SOCAL TO SPACE - CHARACTER ILLUSTRATION W/ ROBIN EISENBERG | 4 PM - 5 PM
Art Workshop
RSVP NOT REQUIRED. First Come, First Served until we hit capacity. Entry to other events not guaranteed.

JUXTAPOZ PRESENTS: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SHAPED - ART OF A NEW SOCAL ERA | 7 PM - 8 PM
Art Workshop
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DOGTOWN AND Z-BOYS | 8 PM - 11 PM
Film Screening
SOLD OUT

MONDAY, AUGUST 12
WAFFLE BRUNCH AND OPEN HOUSE | 1 PM - 4 PM

PEDAL TALK: THE ART OF EFFECTS w Randy Randall | 6 PM - 7 PM
Art Workshop
RSVP NOT REQUIRED. First Come, First Served until we hit capacity. Entry to other events not guaranteed.

Decline of Western Civilization | 7 PM - 10 PM
Film Screening
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 13
WAFFLE BRUNCH AND OPEN HOUSE | 1 PM - 4 PM

USELESS WOODEN KNOWLEDGE | 4 PM - 5 PM
Skate Trivia Night
RSVP NOT REQUIRED. First Come, First Served until we hit capacity. Entry to other events not guaranteed.

USELESS WOODEN KNOWLEDGE | 6 PM - 7 PM
Skate Trivia Night
RSVP NOT REQUIRED. First Come, First Served until we hit capacity. Entry to other events not guaranteed.

THE TONY ALVA STORY | 7 PM - 10 PM
Film Screening
SOLD OUT

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14
WAFFLE BRUNCH AND OPEN HOUSE | 1 PM - 4 PM

FROM SOCAL TO SPACE - CHARACTER ILLUSTRATION W/ ROBIN EISENBERG | 4 PM - 5 PM
Art Workshop
RSVP NOT REQUIRED. First Come, First Served until we hit capacity. Entry to other events not guaranteed.

FROM SOCAL TO SPACE - CHARACTER ILLUSTRATION W/ ROBIN EISENBERG | 6 PM - 7 PM
Art Workshop
RSVP NOT REQUIRED. First Come, First Served until we hit capacity. Entry to other events not guaranteed.

LORDS OF DOGTOWN | 7 PM - 10 PM
Film Screening
SOLD OUT

THURSDAY, AUGUST 15
WAFFLE BRUNCH AND OPEN HOUSE | 1 PM - 4 PM

THE ART OF PUNK FLYERS w Bryan Ray Turcotte | 4 PM - 5 PM
Art Workshop
RSVP NOT REQUIRED. First Come, First Served until we hit capacity. Entry to other events not guaranteed.

THE ART OF PUNK FLYERS w Bryan Ray Turcotte | 6 PM - 7 PM
Art Workshop
RSVP NOT REQUIRED. First Come, First Served until we hit capacity. Entry to other events not guaranteed.

Decline of Western Civilization | 7 PM - 10 PM
Film Screening
Click Here to RSVP

FRIDAY, AUGUST 16
WAFFLE BRUNCH AND OPEN HOUSE | 1 PM - 4 PM

USELESS WOODEN KNOWLEDGE | 4 PM - 5 PM
Skate Trivia Night
RSVP NOT REQUIRED. First Come, First Served until we hit capacity. Entry to other events not guaranteed.

USELESS WOODEN KNOWLEDGE | 6 PM - 7 PM
Skate Trivia Night
RSVP NOT REQUIRED. First Come, First Served until we hit capacity. Entry to other events not guaranteed.

COLLABORATIONS THROUGH THE ERA - INSIGHTS INTO DESIGN | 7 PM - 8 PM
Panel Discussions
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 17
WAFFLE BRUNCH AND OPEN HOUSE | 1 PM - 4 PM

TALES OF THE ERA | 6 PM - 8 PM
History lesson with the original Z-Boys team
SOLD OUT

MIKAL CRONIN + SHANNON LAY | 8 PM - 11 PM
Live music

SUNDAY, AUGUST 18
WAFFLE BRUNCH AND OPEN HOUSE | 1 PM - 4 PM

Since 2002, Cinespia’s Hollywood Forever Cemetery outdoor movies have offered audiences one of the most magical nightlife entertainment experiences in greater Los Angeles. In addition to showcasing the best of cinema, Cinespia cemetery screenings feature pre-show DJs, themed photo booths, a picnic at a gorgeous Hollywood landmark, and even occasional visits by stars, directors and filmmakers.

On August 3rd, they are showing the cult classic Point Break

Keanu Reeves in the sublime 90s action hit!

The adrenaline rush doesn’t let up when cop Johnny Utah (Reeves) takes to the waves to infiltrate surfing bandits spearheaded by zen gangster Patrick Swayze. Wild chases and over-the-top characters from director Kathryn Bigelow round out the crowd pleaser.

Bring beer and wine for the perfect summer night out. Our grill will be making burgers and hot dogs, and our custom photobooth will bring the film to life.

Hollywood Forever Cemetery / $18
Doors at 6:45PM / Film at 8:30PM
Buy Tickets HERE

Movie screenings are held outdoors on Fairbanks Lawn, an open grassy field inside Hollywood Forever Cemetery, under the stars. Bring blankets, pillows or low chairs that have a seat that rests on the ground with a low back. Tall Chairs are NOT allowed. There are no chairs allowed in the no chair zone in the center of the field. Allowable chair height in chair zones is from ground to seat is 6″ and from seat to top of chair 21″.

Outside beer and wine are permitted.

The Ocean Park Art Walk is a community driven event hosted by local businesses, that showcases local artists, live music, food trucks, and crafts. This inaugural event will be held on Sunday Aug 3rd from 11am - 4pm on Ocean Park Blvd between 32nd & 28th St. in Santa Monica.

More info: Ocean Park Art Walk Facebook Page

Swing by ZJ Boarding House and meet Solid Surfboards shaper Dan O’Hara! Come visit with Dan & save $100 on ALL Solid Surfboards or $100 on a Solid Surfboard custom order.

ZJ Boarding House
2619 Main St. Santa Monica, CA
(310) • 392 • 5646
Store Hours:
Mon - Sat 10am - 7pm
Sun 10am - 6pm

This is a double overhead deep in the barrel of an interview! In early July 2019, CJ Nelson sits down with Longboardarian to discuss longboard surfing. Longboardarian focused on his memories and anecdotes of his beginnings in surfing and longboarding but also talked about surf competition politics and controversies regarding The Surf Relik Tour which he is a contributor too. He did not shy away from answering any questions.

Topics discussed on this episode but not limited to were:
His beginnings
Longboarding When It Wasn't "Cool"
The Surf Relik Tour
Thunderbolt Technology
LB Competition Criteria
Rapid Fire Q&A and the Shoutout segment.

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