Calabasas 7th Annual Calabasas Malibu Wine & Food FestivalSaturday, June 21 & Sunday, June 22 Mercedes-Benz of Calabasas (roof top), 24181 Calabasas Road, Calabasas(Parking for the Event is at 23975 Park Sorrento Calabasas) Enjoy an afternoon of Food, Wine, Beer and Spirits in beautiful Malibu & Calabasas! Your ticket includes a special tasting of world class wines, beers, spirits, and delicious food, all while helping to raise money for the Children’s Tumor Foundation. |
Upcoming Events
Costa Mesa Orange Coast College Swap MeetEvery Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Orange Coast College- 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa Held each Saturday and Sunday on campus (Adams Ave. parking lot) from 8 AM to 3 PM. The swap meet offers a mix of one-of-a-kind used treasures as well as new merchandise and features a colorful array of vendors who sell everything from produce and fresh flowers to unique crafts. Proceeds from the swap meet go to the college’s credit program which funds over 150 course sections each year. Free admission and parking for customers. |
Live Theatre
Los Angeles “Just Imagine”Saturdays & Sundays, June 8 – August 25 Hayworth Theatre, 2511 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles Backed by a live band, Tim Piper channels John Lennon in the smash hit, multimedia rock ‘n roll tribute that celebrates Lennon’s life and music. Written and directed by Steve Altman, Just Imagine intertwines John Lennon’s songs with the stories behind them to create a unique and electrifying multimedia concert experience. |
Topanga Theatricum Botanicum: Two of Shakespeare’s best-loved comediesThrough September 29 - See website for schedule Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga Opposites attract, and forces of nature and desire bring lovers together with unexpected results. Theatricum Botanicum kicks off its 40th Anniversary season with two of Shakespeare’s best-loved comedies: The Taming of the Shrew, directed by Ellen Geer and Theatricum’s signature production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, co-directed by Willow Geer and Melora Marshall, hits the boards. Both plays will continue in repertory throughout the summer. |
Family Fun
Santa Monica Marion Davies Guest House & Docent ToursSunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 11am, 12pm & 1pm Annenberg Community Beach House, 415 Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Monica Learn about the rich history of the Beach House from a Santa Monica Conservancy docent. Tours are free, last approximately 30 minutes, and no reservations are required. |
Film
Westwood Burt Lancaster: A Centennial CelebrationSaturday, June 15 — Sunday, June 30 UCLA Hammer Museum, Billy Wilder Theater, Westwood A true American original, the Archive is pleased to celebrate Lancaster’s enduring legacy with this retrospective featuring classic and rare titles from throughout his career. |
Downtown LA The LA Film FestivalThursday, June 13 - Sunday, June 23 Regal Cinemas, GRAMMY Museum, J.W. Marriot Poolside, Downtown Independent, Ford Amphitheatre This annual 10-day event showcases North American independent, feature, documentary and short films, as well as music videos. Events, screenings, discussions and community films are shown at venues downtown. |
Music
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Homeboy Industries Kris Kristofferson with special guest John FlynnSunday, June 23, 7:30 pm Smothers Theatre, Pepperdine University, Malibu Come join us for this once-in-a-lifetime event, an evening of music, love, and the power of redemption. In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Homeboy Industries, we are welcoming legendary singer/songwriter Kris Kristofferson to Smothers Theatre. |
Art & Museums
Santa Monica Anywhere: Selected Works by Rebeca MéndezDaily through June 24, 9am - 4pm Annenberg Community Beach House, 415 Pacific Coast Hwy, Santa Monica Anywhere includes photographs captured during GLOW Artist in Residence Rebeca Méndez’s travels to Iceland, a place she frequents for its unusual geological and climate phenomena. Curated by Marc Pally, Artistic Director, GLOW. |
Downtown - Grammy Museum Ringo: Peace & LoveSpecial Exhibit throughout the Summer Grammy Museum, 800 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles Ringo: Peace & Love is both the first major exhibit ever dedicated to a drummer and the first to explore the extraordinary career of the 7-time GRAMMY Award® winner. The scope of exhibit spans Ringo’s early life growing up in Liverpool, from Raving Texans turned Rory Storm, from The Beatles, to becoming a solo artist and then to the All Starrs with whom he is on tour now – this unique collection brings together diverse artifacts, rare and never before seen photographs, documents, personal letters and footage. |
Outdoors
Your guide to the SM Mountains OUTDOORS HikesHikes & Events happening daily Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Make the most of your OUTDOORS experience in the Santa Monica Mountains. Read More to link to the events calendar and search for National Park Service programs in the recreation area near you. |
Temescal Canyon Association's Tuesday Evening Hikes
Tusday Evening hikes are BACK! Meet at Temescal Gateway Park parking lot, northwest corner Sunset Blvd & Temescal Canyon Rd, Pacific Palisades Wear boots or heavy shoes and water. We love our dogs and they love hiking with us but many of our hikes are on trails where dogs are not permitted on or off leash. However children accompanied by adults are welcome. These hikes are usually three or four miles and you can expect to be back at Gateway Park before dark. READ MORE for Complete Schedule… |
LOCAL EVENTS: Santa Monica - Venice
Main Street Santa Monica 4th of July ParadeThursday, July 4, 9:30 am 2612 Main Street, Santa Monica Summer is almost upon us which means soon it will be time for Santa Monica’s 7th Annual Fourth of July Parade on Main Street, presented by the Ocean Park Association. This year parade’s theme is “Honoring Science & Technology”. |
LOCAL EVENTS: Pacific Palisades
Pacific Palisades “Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure”OPENS: Friday, June 7 runs through July 14 Theatre Palisades, 941 Temescal Canyon Road, Pacific Palisades Based on the original 1899 play by William Gillette and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Sherlock Homes, with his faithful Doctor Watson at his side, has conquered countless villains. Now he faces a new battle but first must decide who is the greater threat; the brilliant Professor Moriarty or the beautiful and seductive Irene Adler. From the fog of London to the brink of the Reichenbach Falls, this is Sherlock Holmes at his best! |
Worth the Drive
Carlsbad LEGO® Star Wars™ X-wing Starfighter Lands at LEGOLAND® California Resort in Time for LEGO® Star Wars™ Days!On Display All Summer Long Legoland California, 1 Legoland Drive, Carlsbad After traveling more than 2,800 miles from New York City’s Times Square, the world’s largest LEGO® model is now on display at LEGOLAND® California Resort. The life-size LEGO® Star Wars™ X-wing starfighter has been assembled by the theme park’s Master Model Builders inside a hangar to be on display for Park guests to enjoy starting June 13 through the remainder of the year. |

















Hummus with Caramelized Onions and Portobello Mushrooms
Salastina Society Quartet plays Debussy, hosted by Brian Lauritzen (KUSC)
Downtown Culver City’s Third Wednesday: ‘Sizzlin’ Solstice & ‘Spiked’ Lemonade Tasting