Let’s face it, if it was not for your Dad, you would not be alive! So, take a day and celebrate they guy! From having an ice cold brew to playing some friendly games, here is a list of local things to do with dad on Father’s Day Weekend! . 1. Have a beach day with dad. Admission is free! . 2. Catch up with dad while watching a Venice, California sunset! Admission is free. View some of our favorite sunset photos and viewing locations here! . 3. Skate all day at the Venice Skate park! 4. Play a friendly game of basketball, handball, or paddle tennis. Fuel up at Muscle Beach Juice Bar! 5. Go fishing with dad on the Venice Pier. 6. Cruise along the coast with dad! There is no better way to take in the scenery of the area beaches than a casual ride up and down the coast. . . 7. Seafood, steak and a marina view at Tony P’s Dockside Grill. Tony P’s Dockside Grill is fantastic!Where else can you chill out, eat crab legs, sip on an Old Chub, and watch the sunset over the Pacific with boats sailing by? Not only is the menu super deep, the beer selection is the best on the Westside, and the staff is superb! Smiling faces, and huge portions is the standard at this neighborhood favorite! TonyPs.com . Get tickets to Tony P’s Dockside Grill Dinner on June 26th. View summer beer menu here! . 8. Father’s Day Beach BBQ at James’ Beach on June 16. It’s Summer and Father’s day, the perfect time for BBQ!! Try out our new Summer BBQ menu with brisket, baby back ribs, chicken and steak, each for $21 and wash it down with $8 watermelon margaritas. It’s a Happy Father’s Day at James’ Beach. www.JamesBeach.com . . 9. Make a reservation for Simmzy’s Father’s Day Brunch and they will treat Dad to a 16oz. Simmzy’s Beer! Reserve . . 10. How about 50% off of all drafts and free polaroid at Hama Sushi? . 1111 11. Train with dad! Fuel up and power up with Muscle Beach Nutrition! . f 13. Watch the games and have a drink at the Sidewalk Cafe, Surfside, Brennan’s, or in the Tavern at Tony P’s Dockside Grill. . , 14. Talk business with dad while enjoying a 360 degree view at High Rooftop Lounge! Full bar atop Hotel Erwin overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Venice! High is the premiere Venice Beach open-air rooftop lounge, where the nightly sunset is the main event. , 15. Pick up some of nature’s wonder at the finest collective in Venice at Green Goddess Collective. They have a full line of indica, sativa and hybrids. As well, the edible section is outstanding! .. 16. All dad’s love coffee! Get dad a gift card from The Cow’s End Cafe. Family owned since 1989. Where the Locals Hang.. 17. Have a brew with dad! Check out the beer’s drinker’s guide! Moving from the south (the Marina) to the north end of the Venice boardwalk we will stop off at the seven best places to get an ice old beer with dad! 18. Have a full day with Dad, and explore Venice using the Venice Activities CheckList and Map! If you take photos #VeniceBeachFun. View flyer below. . . . For all Venice Beach Fun, visit our sister site VisitVeniceCA.com, aka VeniceBeachFun.com. Enjoy Venice, and share your experience with @VeniceBeachFun and #VeniceBeachFun. .
There are always a lot of things going on Venice, and even more so during the holiday season! So, we have put together the most complete event listing around so you can maximize your fun! Lists powered by Visit Venice California and Venice Paparazzi. 2018 Holiday Events Calendar Nov. 15. Venice Art Crawl mixer at The Sidewalk Cafe Nov. 15. Boys and Girls Club’s Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 16 Celebrate Venice’s founder Abbot Kinney Nov. 16. Uprising Group show Nov. 17. Venice Chalk Festival Nov. 17. Venice Stories’ Book Release Party at Surfside Nov. 17 & 18 Moby Dick Reading on the Beach Nov. 18. The Smashup at Surfside Nov.19-22. Volunteers need for the 6th Annual Feed the Beach Nov. 20 . Gateway LA’s Holiday Luncheon Concert Nov. 21-22. Feed the Beach Thanksgiving Nov. 21. LAPD Appreciation Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 22. Thanksgiving Dinner at the Sidewalk Cafe Nov. 22 Thanksgiving in Venice for the homeless Nov. 24 Shop, Drop and Swap Fall at Amiga Wild Nov. 17-Jan. 27 I Am Sophie at Pacific Resident Theatre Nov. 28. Brennan’s Tree Lighting Nov. 30 Venice Vintage Motorcycle’s Toy Drive & Holiday Party DECEMBER Dec. 1. Venice Sign Holiday Lighting & Block Party Dec 1. Venice Sign After Party at Surfside Dec. 1 & 2 Muscle Beach Toy Drive Dec. 1. Muscle Beach Lat Pull Down Competition Dec. 1. Venetians Car Club’s 3rd Annual Toy Drive Dec. 1. Marina del Rey Marina Lights Dec. 1 Black Diamond’s Tattoo Shop’s 10 year Anniversary Dec. 2. Celebrating the Light Within – Lighting the First Light of Chanukah Dec. 4. Boys and Girls Club Holiday Happy Hour at Brennan’s Dec. 5 Tony P’s Annual Christmas Beer Dinner Dec. 7. First Friday’s – Food Trucks on Abbot Kinney Blvd Dec. 8. Venice Surf-A-Thon Dec. 8. Santa Monica Pub Crawl Dec. 8 Venice Canals Home and Bridge Decorating Contest Dec. 8. Marina del Rey Boat Parade Dec. 8. Marina del Rey‘s Snow Wonder Dec. 8. LAPD Pacific Division’s Winter Wonderland Dec. 9. Abbot Kinney Snow Day and Holiday Stroll Dec. 9. Venice Canals Holiday Boat Parade Dec. 15. Santa Monica-Venice Christmas Run Dec. 15, 22, 29. Marina del Rey’s Marina Lights Stay local on New Year’s! Dec. 22. Brennan’s Ugly Sweater Party Dec. 31. NYE at James’ Beach, High Rooftop Lounge, Canal Club, Surfside, Tony P’s, and Brennan’s Dec. 31. Marina del Rey’s Fireworks and NYE Celebration Jan. 1st. Venice Penguin Swim. Need a room? Here’s our Venice’s best hotels! Find your Venice Beach Fun Adventure! Be entertained on the Venice Beach Boardwalk. Cruise the coast! Jay’s Rentals has bikes, skates, scooters & surf boards, and more! Snap a selfie with the Venice Sign Spend the day on the sand in Venice Beach! Check out this list of best hotels! Boardwalk People Watching at the Sidewalk Cafe. The Best Sports Bars in Venice and Marina del Rey! Learn to surf like a pro with Jay’s Rentals Watch a Venice Sunset! Learn about Venice’s founder Abbot Kinney Venice Pier hosts Venice Oceanarium on Sundays. Shop local at Maui and Sons for all your Skate, Surf and Beach needs! Explore the historical Venice Canals Locals love weekend brunch @ James’ Beach, $7 Mimosas/Bloody Mary’s Visit or paint the Venice Art Walls Relxa, mediate, and enjoy Venice with this list Check out the timeless Venice Poetry Walls Support Venice businesses that always do green! Spend a day on Abbot Kinney Blvd. Surfside is Venice Beach’s Home for Live Music View Venice now with these Venice Beach Live Cams Check out our Venice Beer’s list! Play a game of Handball Take a surf or skate lesson with Maui and Sons’ qualified instructors! Have the greatest sausage sandwich at Jody Maroni’s Join Brennan’s every Fri. for Free Pizza and Live Music. Volunteer with a local non profit Dogs wanna have fun too! Venice Farmers’ Market every Friday Play a game @ the Venice Beach Basketball Courts! Check out the view from the Venice Pier Skate or watch the action at the Venice Skate Park Have a Beach Day! Check out the Venice Beach Drum Circle Play a game of paddle tennis! Happy by the hour and Venice Beach’s Best Brunches Green Goddess Collective: 15% discount off of select 1/8’s during happy hour 4-5 p.m. Tune in at RadioVenice.TV every Sunday at 4:20 p.m Ride with Venice Electric Light Parade, Sunday at Sunset Enjoy the best Venice view at High Rooftop Lounge! Free cycling and yoga classes for locals at Beyond Bikram! Taco Tuesdays at The Sidewalk Cafe. $5 all you can eat Get juiced up and stay lean at Muscle Beach Juice Bar! Enjoy the best Venice view at High Rooftop Lounge! Muscle Beach Month Pass only $20! Hit the Weights James Beach now has Happy Hour Mon-Fri., 5-7 p.m. Dog Yoga every Sunday at Brennan’s Shop local and rent at Jay’s Rentals! Industry Monday at High Rooftop Lounge. Turtle Races every first and third Thursday at Brennan’s Live theatre at Pacific Resident Theatre, Electric Lodge, Sparc, and Beyond Baroque Enjoy the best greek food at Malaka Brothers Watch the games at Tony P’s Tavern Simmzy’s brew their own beer. $4 beers 4-5, M-F Craving Sushi and Sake? Check out Hama Sushi! Taco Tuesdays in the V! First Friday’s and Food Trucks on Abbot Kinney Blvd. Sunday Funday at Brennan’s! Football, yoga and brunch Live DJ, Industry Mondays and a 360 degree view of Venice at High Rooftop Lounge. $5 Community yoga class at Beyond Bikram -Saturday Friday, happy hour 3-7 p.m. at Tony P’s Dockside Grill Sports Bars: Sidewalk Cafe, Surfside, and Tony P’s Dockside Grill Venice Neighborhood Council meeting. 3rd Tues Venice High School Flea Market every 2nd Saturday Venice Open Mic at Surfside Every Wednesday Back of the Hand Allstars every Thurs. at Surfside The Bootleg Bombshells every Wed. at the Townhouse Venice Underground every Wed. at the Townhouse Want to party it up late night style? Check out James’ Beach and Canal Club Spend a night in Venice! Check out this list of best hotels! Need a room? Here’s our Venice’s best hotels! Need photographers or a photo booth for your event? Hire Venice Paparazzi! View the Venice Events Calendar for live music, nightlife, theatre, festivals, art parties, and more. Want more Venice Beach Fun? Check out 100+ Venice Beach Fun activities. View full Venice Events Calendar for all events Here is where to eat and drink in Venice! Best Sports Bars in Venice and Marina del Rey Family friendly Venice activities Need a room? Here is where to stay in Venice. Venice FAQ’s and Parking Check out the Venice Activities checklist and Map! View and print Checklist and Map! ARE YOU ON INSTAGRAM? Follow and Tag @VeniceBeachFun @VenicePaparazzi #VeniceBeachFun
Try California’s best food and drinks! Fun for the entire family. Great date nights. Fun thing to do with friends! Dozens of A-list Food Trucks on Abbot Kinney Blvd. every First Friday of the month. Join us on the Blvd for a fun and festive night out in Venice. Whatever food you’re craving, chances are you’ll find it, along with special merchant events and late hours. Each truck is assigned a location and we post a list of trucks and a map of where to find them each month. The trucks are vetted and invited to participate by the Merchant Association. You’ll find an ongoing rotation of innovative, new cuisines along with your old favorites. Picnic Benches and Restrooms are on Palms Blvd. Please be courteous to our neighbors and dispose of your trash. Fun for the entire family. Great date nights. Fun thing to do with friends! View map of food trucks here. . . EVERY THURSDAY! Marina del Rey’s Beach Eats Marina Beach (Mother’s Beach) is transformed into a waterfront food haven every Thursday evening with “Beach Eats” where popular food trucks gather to offer the hottest bites in town. Enjoy a variety of flavors in a beachside setting from 5:00 – 9:00 pm. Location: MARINA “Mother’s” BEACH. 4101 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292 Parking in Lot #10 is available. For more info: VisitMarinadelrey.com/beacheats . EVERY TUESDAY! Main Street Santa Monica Food Truck Lot Food trucks and fun in Santa Monica every Tuesday evenings! Santa Monica Food Truck lot is one of the first weekly lots in the Los Angeles area. Every week they have food trucks and tent vendors. The Victorian bar adjacent to the lot allows visitors to bring in their food truck food. There is ample parking at city lots and plenty of places to lock up your bikes. Your dogs are always welcome! Part of your proceeds will be donated to the California Heritage Museum next door. Hours: 5:00pm – 10:00pm Location: 2612 Main St. Santa Monica, Ca 90405, Right on the corner of Main Street and Ocean Park Boulevard. Find out what trucks will be attending www.facebook.com/smfoodtrucklot . In this photo: Matt Geller at the Brig on Abbot Kinney Blvd. Matt is the Co-Founder and CEO of the Southern California Mobile Food Vendors Association USEFUL LINKS: Southern California Mobile Food Vendors Association Abbot Kinney Blvd. Food Trucks VisitMarinadelrey.com/beacheats Santa Monica Food Truck Lot Santa Monica Food Truck Lot Schedule SoCalMFVA-Facebook .
The Other Venice Film Festival (OVFF) proudly returns, better than ever, for its 14th season this October 6th to 8th. The OVFF is a nonprofit community event dedicated to screening full- length, short and animated films that embody the spirit, energy and diversity of Venice, California. From our humble beginnings in 2004. International film makers descended on Venice for three days of film screenings, premieres, sell out crowds, spirited Q&A sessions, panel discussions, local art on display and parties with live music and DJs. br/br We are certain we have the best selection of films yet. We will also be recognizing City Dignitaries with an Abbot Award for Community Service. Some of the local film maker’s & artist’s who have participated in the festival: include Roger Corman, Catherine Hardwicke, Werner Herzog, Tony Alva, Orson Bean, Tony Bill, Paul Chowder, Camryn Manheim, Gary Marcus, Stanley Mitchell, Chris Mulkey, Zak Penn, Stacey Peralta, Michael Pressman, Danny Trejo, and Sean Welch, among many others. . . Venice, CA has always been an epicenter for LA artists and filmmakers who continue to pave the way toward expanding the language of underground, alternative cinema. The Other Venice Film Festival bridges the community of Venice and that of greater Los Angeles together in a competitive, fun-filled weekend of movies and mayhem. . The Abbot Awards are given to filmmakers who exemplify maverick filmmaking, by creating stunning and poignant cinema. These films, often hilarious or tragically absurd, are made without the benefits of large budgets and technological wizardry. These filmmakers share the spirit and artistic energy of Venice’s founding father Abbot Kinney. In honoring these filmmakers who adhere to their singular vision, we honor our Venetian benefactor, Abbot Kinney. All films that screen at the festival, with the exception of Spotlight Screenings, are in competition for an Abbot. Short films as well as features qualify for Audience Choice and Most Excellent Abbot Awards. The Local Maverick Spotlight Abbot Award is given to a local established filmmaker who creates unforgettable celluloid and kick ass flicks. . . OVFF CATEGORIES: Best Short Film Best Short International Film Best Music Video Competition Best Experimental Short Film Life Time Achievement Award Most Excellent Feature Film Best Feature Film Actress Best Feature Film Actor Here are some of the 2017 OVFF Participants! . Feature Film Limerence Special Guest DJ’s “Army Of Two” Leap. Director:Debbie Foster Free workshop by Gerry Fiaka on Oct. 7th. www.laughtears.com The Musician of Venice Ca, The Story of Brad Kay . View full list of 2017 OVFF Participants! .Click Read press release! . For additional festival info or to get tickets, visit www.OtherVeniceFilmFestival.com. –; Venice Paparazzi was on the scene at the 2016 Other Venice Film Festival’s Awards ceremony at Beyond Baroque. View event pics and video below. . In photo above: Left: Adam Sigal. Right: Arabella Oz View video OVFF founder, Reuben De La Casas accepting his award. . Justin Sandler, Mary Lou Sandler & Other Venice Film Fest founder Reuben De La Casas Ty Granderson Jones,Lee Arenberg and OVFF founder Reuben De La Casas Hama Sushi‘s Esther Chaing Abbot Awards Lee Arenberg Live Music By Beauties & The Beast. Timewarp Music’s Shane Gudlow Best Experimental Short Film “The Grief Party” Amelia Mulkey Best Short Film Abbot Award Winner Ty Granderson Jones Life Time Achievement Award Karen Mulkey Best Music Video Competition “Dolce Ardor” Director: Andrea Saenz Best Short International Film” Launda Naach” (India) Director: Shafaq Khan Best Feature Film Actor Mickey Gooch Best Feature Film Actress Arabella Oz Most Excellent Feature Film” When Then Starlight Ends” Director: Adam Sigal . View slideshow for all 2016 event photos. . ; For additional festival info: www.OtherVeniceFilmFestival.com. Join OVFF on facebook! Reuben De La Casas Email: ruby@othervenicefilmfestival.com . . Watch The Vibe OVFF on our YouTube Channel. View all past OVFF photo galleries by Venice Paparazzi
Event date: Sat. Sept. 16, 2017 Venice Vintage Motorcycle Club – VVMC to host 10th Annual Rally and Ms. Venice Vintage Pin Up Contest on Sept. 16th, 2017. Event includes: Vintage bikes, live music, a beer garden, BBQ, pinup contest, charity raffle, and more! .. About the VVMC: The Venice Vintage Motorcycle Club is dedicated to the preservation and celebration of vintage motorcycles and of motorcycle culture. They honor the craftsmanship and inherent beauty found in the design of all vintage motorbikes as something potent, influential and representative of a time lost to history, where things were built with pride and made to last. The VVMC is a band of brothers and sisters compromised of more than 20 individuals faithful to and united by the love of riding and maintaining old motorcycles. Old bikes brought them together and they ride them like their maker intended. Sometimes a little faster than that. With their roots in Southern California, they are committed to supporting their community in Venice and maintaining inclusion towards others upon the alter of the old machine. Come out and ride with them! . . Here is a message from VVMC: Join us September 16th, 2017 for the tenth installment of this historical Los Angeles vintage motorcycle event hosted by the Venice Vintage Motorcycle Club. VVMR is a hand-curated event, a perfectly unique spotlight for vintage motorcycle builders, enthusiasts and moto-centric brands to display their works & passion right here in Venice, California. We welcome all to join us in this local community-driven event that links past and present motorcycle culture. / VVMR10 SCHEDULE8am – VVMR10 Kickoff Group Ride – Abbot Kinney & Venice Blvd (In front of Stronghold)9am SHARP! – VVMR10 Kickoff Ride Kickstands up headed NORTH to Pepperdine for Group Photo 11am – Gates Open11am – 11:30 – DJ Set11:30pm – 12pm – Lou Pine12:15 – 12:45pm – Highland Hawks1pm – 1:30pm – The Neighborhood Thieves1:45pm – 2:30pm – National Anthem2:30p – 3p – Vintage Bike Contest Awards3:15pm – 4pm – Detoure4:15 – 5pm – 2017 Miss Venice Vintage Pin-up Contest5:15pm – 6pm – Cougar Getting, Jr. (VVMC House Band)6pm – Raffle Bike Giveaway – WIN a 1950 Triumph Thunderbird Pre-Unit Bobber!7pm -Doors Close . Venice Vintage Motorcycle Club www.VeniceVintage.com. _. . View photos from last year’s 2009-2016 Venice Vintage Mortorcycle Rally . Click here to view all VVMC 2009-2016 event photos by by Venice Paparazzi! HireVP.com for your next event! / . For more info: www.VeniceVintage.com_ . For all Venice Beach Fun: www.VisitVeniceCA.com
Attend or be part of a Venice Art Crawl! 2017 event dates: March 16, May 18, July 20, August 17, and Sept 22/23 About the Venice Art Crawl: The Venice Art Crawl’s mission is to foster and reinvigorate the creativity that has historically and currently makes Venice such a vibrant and dynamic community. Our goal is to share, inspire and promote collaboration within the Venice community through mixers and art events. We are an all volunteer run non-profit organization. Join us by attending, sharing your vision and what inspires you. For more info: www.veniceartcrawl.com or www.facebook.com/theveniceartcrawl. . View past Venice Art Crawl photos by Venice Paparazzi below! The original VAC Team with former Councilmember Bill Rosendahl at the 2nd year anniversary party in 2012. Sunny Bak, Erin, David Zentz, Mark Rojas, Daniel Samakow, Edizen Stowell and Lisa Wilson. Photo taken at the 2014 VAC anniversary party at Full Circle Venice. In this photo: Councilmember Mike Bonin, Full Circle founder Andrew Keegan, and 2014 VAC board (2014 VAC President Michael Mullen, Vice President Nicole Muyingo, board members Sunny Bak, Petey Pete, Eduardo Manilla) Photo by the talented Marta Evry! . Click here to view all past Venice Art Crawl photos by Venice Paparazzi! – Check out Venice Art Crawl videos! . Venice Beach Afterburn 2014 from Daniela Ardizzone on Vimeo. Video by Petey Pete! Video by Petey Pete! Video by Petey Pete!– www.veniceartcrawl.com | www.facebook.com/theveniceartcrawl | Twitter: @VeniceArtCrawl | Instagram: @VeniceArtCrawl | #VeniceArtCrawl
Have you been working hard in the gym? Want to compete on the hallowed grounds of Muscle Beach? Whether strength or physique is your game, there is a competition for you in 2019 at Muscle Beach! For decades competitors have traveled from all over the world to compete at the historic Muscle Beach Competitions. These events are highlighted by a warm friendly local atmosphere while providing quality competition. UPCOMING 2019 MUSCLE BEACH COMPETITIONS: May 25, 2019 . World Strict Curl Championship May 27, 2019 Muscle Beach International Classic Whether you are a beginner, novice or seasoned fitness competitor, Muscle Beach has something for you. The annual competitions draws pros and amateurs. Free for all spectators, Come join us and be a part of a wonderful history. Event Details CT Fletcher presents his 5th annual ISCA/Muscle Beach “World Strict Curl Championship,” Sunday May 25, 2019. Hosted by Ivanko Barbell & Icon Muscle. Teen & Open – Men & Women. Great awards & prizes! Icon Muscle presents the “Muscle Beach Int’l Classic, Monday May 27, 2019. Hosted by the U.S. Army. BB, Figure, Bikini, Men & Women’s Physique, Classic Physique, Couples (mixed pairs) and Vintage Swimsuit. ALL competitors will receive a custom gym bag courtesy of Icon Muscle packed w/ swag and additional giveaways from Quest and Labrada Nutrition. Bodybuilding.com will provide event t-shirts to all athletes. NO LATE FEES! Register the morning of the competition. Entry forms and rules can be found on www.musclebeachvenice.com Location: Muscle Beach Gym. 1800 Ocean Front Walk. Venice, Ca 90291. For more info: www.musclebeachvenice.com. . GET INSPIRED BY THESE ATHLETES! View photos by Venice Paparazzi! Muscle Beach Bodybuilding, Figure, Couples, and Bikini Competitions Power Lift Off Competition Raw Power Lift Off Power-lifting and Strongman competitions. For more Muscle Beach Venice event info: www.musclebeachvenice.com. Need photographers for your next event? Hire Venice Paparazzi! HireVP.com,. View list of fun Venice Beach training work outs and cool training facilities!
The Other Venice Film Festival (OVFF), is an International event dedicated to screening full-length, short, doc, experimental, music video, youth films and animated works that embody the spirit, energy and diversity of Venice. About the festival: Venice, CA has always been an epicenter for LA artists and filmmakers who continue to pave the way toward expanding the language of underground, alternative cinema. The Other Venice Film Festival bridges the community of Venice and that of greater Los Angeles together in a competitive, fun-filled weekend of movies and mayhem. The Abbot Awards are given to filmmakers who exemplify maverick filmmaking, by creating stunning and poignant cinema. These films, often hilarious or tragically absurd, are made without the benefits of large budgets and technological wizardry. These filmmakers share the spirit and artistic energy of Venice’s founding father Abbot Kinney. In honoring these filmmakers who adhere to their singular vision, we honor our Venetian benefactor, Abbot Kinney. All films that screen at the festival, with the exception of Spotlight Screenings, are in competition for an Abbot. Short films as well as features qualify for Audience Choice and Most Excellent Abbot Awards. The Local Maverick Spotlight Abbot Award is given to a local established filmmaker who creates unforgettable celluloid and kick ass flicks. . . GET YOUR TICKETS NOW OR BE PART OF THE 2017 OTHER VENICE FILM FESTIVAL! . CATEGORIES: Best Short Film Best Short International Film Best Music Video Competition Best Experimental Short Film Life Time Achievement Award Most Excellent Feature Film Best Feature Film Actress Best Feature Film Actor . For additional festival info, visit www.OtherVeniceFilmFestival.com. –; Venice Paparazzi was on the scene at the 2016 Other Venice Film Festival’s Awards ceremony at Beyond Baroque. View slideshow for all 2016 event photos. View past OVFF photo galleries by Venice Paparazzi For additional festival info: www.OtherVeniceFilmFestival.com. Join OVFF on facebook! Reuben De La Casas Email: ruby@othervenicefilmfestival.com . Watch The Vibe OVFF on our YouTube Channel. View all past OVFF photo galleries by Venice Paparazzi Thank you to Reuben De La Casas (a.k.a. Ruby Tuesday), the OVFF team, and to his lovely daughters on 14 years of the Other Venice Film Festival! View video OVFF founder, Reuben De La Casas accepting his award. . . . For additional festival info: www.OtherVeniceFilmFestival.com. Join OVFF on facebook! Reuben De La Casas Email: ruby@othervenicefilmfestival.com . . Watch The Vibe OVFF on our YouTube Channel. View all past OVFF photo galleries by Venice Paparazzi
The 41st Annual Festival of the Chariots is set for Sun. Aug. 4 2019. The Festival of Chariots is an ancient celebration! The Festival of the Chariots is sometimes referred to as Ratha Yatra, literally meaning Chariot Festival. Ratha Yatra originated 5,000 years ago in India, on the East Coast state of Orrisa, in a city called Jagannatha Puri. . The Festival of the Chariots includes a free feast for thousands, free entertainment and exhibits and booths all bringing together the finest in Indian culture. The festival celebrates Lord Jagannatha, the Lord of the Universe, and is put on by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). The Festival of the Chariots is now performed in every country across the world and dates back thousands of years to Jagannatha Puri, India. . For the festivities; there are three chariots, one for each of the three deities; Lord Jagannatha, Lord Balarama and Lady Subhadra. The canopied chariots are decorated with flowers and balloons and are pulled with long, thick ropes by hundreds of people who ecstatically dance while chanting sacred mantras. , EVENT DETAILS: The Festival of the Chariots commences at 10:00 AM Sunday at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium and proceeds south on Main St, with three fully decorated four-story tall chariots leading a colorful parade toward the Ocean Front Walk Plaza at Venice Beach. The festival will arrive at Venice Beach at noon. .. For more info: http://festivalofchariots.com .
. “Networking can help you enhance your reputation, develop leads, and build ongoing, mutually beneficial business relationships. You might even make some new friends!” About Venice Chamber of Commerce: The Venice Chamber of Commerce is a vital organization comprised of local business and community leaders. Our goals are to promote and support the local business community, to enhance the image of Venice, and to stimulate networking among members, resulting in growth opportunities for all. We believe that everyone in our community should have a voice in making Venice a better place to work and live. Through monthly mixers, networking breakfasts, committee activities, and special events, we offer members the opportunity to connect and exchange ideas that contribute to strengthening the vitality of our local economy as well as their individual businesses. We maintain a close working relationship with our elected officials and their staffs to keep members up to date on relevant information, and collaborate with surrounding area Chambers to promote regional business growth. Venice is proud of its heritage, its diverse population, its strong sense of community, and its variety of business and professional opportunities. Venice not only offers an eclectic mix of retail, restaurants, art galleries, personal services, and events, but is also one of the most popular tourist destinations in the U.S. Visit www.VeniceChamber.net for event info! . . . Networking Event Info: • Venice Connect:Venice Connect is an evening networking event designed for active and engaged professionals who are seeking to enhance their involvement in the local business community. It is hosted 4 times a year on the 4th Wednesday at fun locations in and around Venice, Chamber members and prospective members gather to meet, mix and mingle. Planned with a special program or activity, our goal is to continue cultivating opportunities that encourages the creative spirit defining our unique community. • Chamber Happy Hour: This is a casual event for members and prospective members hosted the first Thursday of each month at various locations around Venice. This event showcases all the fabulous member restaurants in Venice and offers members along with colleagues and friends another opportunity to connect! • Venice Art Crawl: A quarterly event hosted at venues within the Venice community on the 3rd Thursday in March, June, September and December from 6:00 – 10:00PM. These evenings showcase creative local talent while introducing attendees to the fantastic restaurants, shops and galleries in the neighborhood. • Annual Business Expo: Hosted in May at the Boys & Girls Club of Venice, this expanded networking event features table top displays from over 50 area businesses and includes tasty samples from local eateries. • Committees: To maximize their networking opportunities, members are encouraged to participate in at least one of the Chamber’s Committees. These include: Abbot Kinney Merchants, Boardwalk, Chamber In Action, Education, Events, Governmental Affairs, Marketing, Membership, Venice Art Crawl, Venice Beach Young Professionals, Venice Legislative & Legal, and Venice Sign. • Joint Events: The Chamber holds joint events with other area Chambers to broaden your networking opportunities. . VIEW PAST CHAMBER EVENTS: All photos by Venice Paparazzi. LAPD Pacific Division Captain Nicole Alberca swears in 2016-17 Venice Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Venice Paparazzi was on the scene at Venice Chamber of Commerce’s Rooftop Mixer at Venice Beach Suites and Hotel Mike Bonin swears in the 2015-2016 Venice Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors at the Installation Mixer at QArt Gallery Venice Paparazzi hosted a fun photo booth activation at the 4th Annual Venice Chamber of Commerce Business Expo! Good times! LAPD Captain Brian Johnson swears in the 2014-2015 Venice Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Venice Chamber of Commerce Business Expo Fourth Annual WAVE Awards Recognizes Local Teachers for Innovation in the World of Education 2013-2014 Venice Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors gets sworn in by City Councilmember Mike Bonin Venice Chamber of Commerce mixer at Google The Venice Chamber of Commerce & Venice Beach Suites & Hotel Celebrate a 100 Year Old Landmark . For more Venice Chamber info, events, or to join the Chamber, visit www.VeniceChamber.net.
