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High surf and hazardous seas are also expected in the Tuesday to Wednesday time frame! Breaking waves may even impact some harbor entrances.


Come hang out for Venice Beach Ski Club night hosted by CAKE x blackcrows. We will be offering CAKE electric motorbike test rides and watching the multi-award winning ski documentary, "Dreaming of a Better Place."

Film starts @ 7PM

Director Cameron Thuman and NativeFour present “Dreaming of a Better Place,” a short documentary unlike any ski film ever seen. Nestled deep within British Columbia, “Dreaming of a Better Place” tells a heartfelt winter tale, as a family finds solace in the spirit of the mountains after an unexpected tragedy changes their dream forever. The film stars pro skier Mark Abma with music from world-renowned German artist Liam Mour.
Thursday, March 23 · 6 - 8pm PDT

CAKE Site: Los Angeles 4112 Lincoln Boulevard Marina del Rey, CA 90292

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Discover the fascinating history of America's Venice Beach in this video. Join us as we explore the life of Abbot Kinney, learn about the snowstorm that led to its creation, and the coin flip that changed Venice Beach forever. Discover the construction of the famous beach, how the canals worked, and why they became a nightmare. Find out what remains of the canals today and join us on a journey to retrace the lost canals under Venice Beach, Los Angeles roads.


Sign up today for our Youth Sailing Camp in Marina del Rey! Our LA County WATER Program Lifeguards are teaching Beginning Sailing camp sessions this Spring.

📆 April 10 - April 14
⏰ 10 AM – 4 PM
$375 per 5-day session*
*Financial aid available


For more info and to register, Click Here



"Take Surf Lessons To Learn Fundamentals."



From Santa Monica Close Up:

"Santa Monica police officers have detained a man on Ocean Avenue on Saturday, March 18, 2023. According to sources, the man allegedly punched a food vendor in the face at Palisades Park. Despite the severity of the incident, the man was not arrested, as the victims did not want to press charges. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of local vendors and the need for increased security measures in public areas. It is important to note that incidents like these are not isolated and have been happening more frequently in recent years."

Santa Monica Close Up is a photo blog by Santa Monica based Photojournalist/Press photographer Fabian Lewkowicz. Fabian is the former staff photographer for the Santa Monica Daily Observer Press, Santa Monica Mirror, Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Corsair.

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From Santa Monica Close Up:

"The Venice Love Fest, held on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in downtown Mar Vista on Venice Blvd, was a celebration of local artists, designers, musicians, and businesses. The fest was located between Centinela & Inglewood Blvd, and the city had closed Venice Blvd for the event. The festival was a complete takeover of Venice Blvd in the heart of Mar Vista, featuring an assortment of LA's most curated brands and artists."

Santa Monica Close Up is a photo blog by Santa Monica based Photojournalist/Press photographer Fabian Lewkowicz. Fabian is the former staff photographer for the Santa Monica Daily Observer Press, Santa Monica Mirror, Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Corsair.

Support Santa Monica Closeup/Fabian Lewkowicz with Venmo or PayPal to help earn money to make these videos:

https://venmo.com/u/santamonicacloseup

https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/fabianlewkowicz


A book launch and reading to celebrate the newest release by Tom Laichas

In this extraordinary collection, Tom Laichas is our Vigil, guiding us through Venice, California, and its ancient namesake. Throughout Laichas shape-shifts from resident, to historian, to social critic, to ghost, moving among one neighborhood’s heavens and hells. A work of poetry, prose, and memoir, Three Hundred Streets of Venice is masterful, provocative, and unforgettable.

To celebrate Laichas’s third poetry collection, poets-travelers Susan Suntree, Beth Ruscio, & Mike Sonsken will be reading their selected works. A reception will be held before and after the event with food & light refreshments. The authors will also be signing books.

Saturday, April 1
Doors open: 6:30 p.m. Readings: 7:00 p.m.

Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center
681 Venice Blvd
Venice Beach Los Angeles, CA 90291 For more info: Click Here



This event is Free & In-Person at Beyond Baroque. Masks are required while inside our center.

Event attendees are expected to behave in a respectful and considerate manner while in our space. Beyond Baroque reserves the right to remove individuals from our events, virtual or otherwise, if they are not respecting the space, fellow attendees, or performers.

If you can’t join us in-person the event will be livestreamed on Beyond Baroque’s YouTube channel at the scheduled time of the event.

Please RSVP if you are planning to attend this event. We accept walk-ins, but priority will be given to people that have registered. Limited seating is available; we recommend arriving early.