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  • 31 Aug

    44 – THE unOFFICIAL, unSANCTIONED Obama Musical Returns to The Bourbon Room Hollywood

    Back by popular demand, 44 – THE unOFFICIAL, unSANCTIONED Obama Musical (As Told Through the Hazey Recollection of Joe Biden) is a musical satire running for a limited time at the Bourbon Room (a cool dinner club in Hollywood). The show stars T.J. Wilkins (NBC’s “The Voice”) as Barack Obama and Shanice (Award-winning R&B......

  • 09 Aug

    Join us at Endless Summer C.A.M.P.

    Join us for the first-ever Endless Summer C.A.M.P. (Community | Art | Music | Picnic) at Tongva Park celebrating community, arts and culture. Attendees are encouraged to pack a picnic, blankets, and beach chairs and enjoy four Saturday afternoons of free programming showcasing music and dance......

  • 03 Aug

    Day of the Dog Festival: Coming to Santa Monica!

    The largest pet festival in North America is headed to Santa Monica on Saturday, September 9th! The Day Of The Dog Festival is a celebration of the extraordinary bond between humans and canines. This event is a not-to-be-missed opportunity for dog lovers and pet enthusiasts......

  • 02 Aug

    Inaugural Rosé on Rose Wine Fest

    Rose Avenue pulled out all the stops to commemorate National Rosé Day this year, hosting a remarkable celebration of everything pink at the inaugural Rosé on Rose Wine Fest. This vibrant event, held in support of the Venice Family Clinic, attracted an impressive turnout of......

  • 20 Jul

    8th Annual MAINopoly: A Taste of Main Street

    The 8th Annual MAINopoly was a big success, selling out with over 500 attendees. Players came dressed as inmates, bankers, and policemen and enjoyed food and drinks from over 20 Main Street restaurants, bars, and eateries including Ashland Hill, Holey Grail Donuts, Alfalfa, JuneShine, Library......

  • 13 Jul

    St. Patrick’s Day at The Penmar Golf Course

    Spin PR produced the inaugural St. Penmar’s Day! In case you missed it, here’s a recap: https://youtu.be/qp_Ifg-GY2Q. The St. Penmar’s Day: Festival on the Green took place on Saint Patrick’s Day, Friday, March 17th at The Penmar Golf Course in Venice. The inaugural community gathering......

  • 28 Dec

    Looking for NYE Plans in Santa Monica?

    We’ve got you covered! Join us as we ring in 2023 in extravagant fashion. Wear your classiest white and/or cocktail attire and celebrate amazing dance music vibes over delectable cocktails, the taste-making sounds of DJ L.I.T. Cullen and live performance by international pin-up darlings The Satin Dollz, along with fire......

  • 28 Dec

    14th Annual SANTA Monica Pub Crawl

    THANK YOU to all of the Santas, Elves & Naughty Reindeer who attended the 14th Annual SANTA Monica Pub Crawl in support of the Westside Food Bank! Thousands of crawlers filled the streets with merry and good cheer this year and helped raise $10,000, enough to provide 80,000 meals for those in need for the......

  • 16 Nov

    Turkey Trot Los Angeles

    The 10th annual Turkey Trot Los Angeles, presented by UAE-USA United, returns to Downtown Los Angeles on Thanksgiving morning, November 24, 2022. The popular turkey day charity run has become a holiday tradition for many Angelenos and helps raise money for those in need through......

  • 13 Oct

    Drag: The Musical Carpet Premiere!

    Thank you to Paula Abdul, Lisa Loeb, Chris Cofner, Courtney Stodden, Felix Solis, and Jeff Lewis for coming to The Bourbon Room for the Red Carpet Premiere of Drag: The Musical! It was a star-studded night with DRAG-tastic entertainment and the perfect celebration kicking off......

  • 15 Jul

    Bourbon Room in Variety, Forbes & KTLA

    The Bourbon Room in Hollywood has been CRUSHING it. Hollywood’s hottest new live music, entertainment venue and dining destination on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame has been hosting a plethora of live music, comedy shows and much more! Check out some of the great......

  • 15 Jun

    THE 10TH ANNUAL PEDAL ON THE PIER RAISED $400,000 DOLLARS

    The 10th annual Pedal on the Pier spin-a-thon fundraiser raised $400,000 for The Harold Robinson Foundation on Sunday, June 5 on the historic Santa Monica Pier. The high energy, four-hour outdoor cycling event was hosted by actor, TV host, and comedian Ben Gleib, and included......

  • 31 May

    Santa Monica hosts ‘Mainopoly’ to highlight Main Street businesses

    An all-ages streetwide event is highlighting the taste and culture of Santa Monica’s Main Street. It’s called Mainopoly: A Taste of Main Street, and it’s in its seventh year in downtown Santa Monica. The interactive event takes inspiration from the classic board game and instructs......

  • 24 May

    Pedal on the Pier Featured on KTLA LAUnscripted

    The Harold Robinson Foundation’s Pedal on the Pier fundraiser is on June 5, 2022...

  • 18 May

    SPIN PR is Partnering with Bucket Listers to Promote MAINopoly Taste of Main Street

    Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with Main Street’s best restaurants, bars, coffee shops, ice cream shops, and eateries at the 7th Annual “MAINopoly: A Taste of Main Street.” This all ages event is an interactive take on the classic board game, where every participating location you......

  • 27 Apr

    Nostalgia Bar & Lounge by The Herbal Chef™ Chris Sayegh Now Open in Santa Monica

    Kickin’ it old School is revered at the new Nostalgia Bar & Lounge, by The Herbal Chef founder, Chris Sayegh. The New American eatery and watering hole in Santa Monica is now open, giving Otter Pops, PB&J’s, and Yoo-Hoos a whole new meaning with playful sophistication.   Granted, Nostalgia patrons will not......

  • 09 Feb

    National Pizza Day at Joe’s Pizza

    Celebrate National Pizza Day (Feb 9) with our favorite NY-style pizza, Joe’s!  Be one of the first 100 people at any location, show that you LIKE @joespizzaLA on your smartphone, and say “I love Joe’s” to score a free slice! 🍕...

  • 04 Jan

    SANTA Monica Pub Crawl raises another $10K for Westside Food Bank

    The results are in! The 13th Annual SANTA Monica Pub Crawl, hosted on December 18, 2021, raised enough money for 40,000 meals for the Westside Food Bank! Patrons were able to choose from two popular routes – Main Street and Downtown SM with entry into over 20......

  • 09 Dec

    CBS LA Covers Turkey Trot LA helping to raise $100,000 for The Midnight Mission

    The 9th annual Turkey Trot, presented by UAE-USA, returned this past Thanksgiving in Downtown LA  to support The Midnight Mission! This year’s trot attracted 4,000 attendees and raised nearly $100,000 for those experiencing homelessness.  Check out CBS LA’s article HERE!...

  • 09 Dec

    Santa Monica Mirror Covers Beach Yoga SoCal’s Friendsgiving

    Congrats to our client Beach Yoga SoCal, Southern California’s Original Beach Yoga Experience who was featured in the Santa Monica Mirror for their Friendsgiving promotion, which raised awareness for Lupus LA. Check out the article and video HERE....

07 Oct INTRODUCING Beach Yoga SoCal

Introducing our newest client, Beach Yoga SoCal! Beach Yoga SoCal is Southern California’s Original Beach Yoga Experience allowing you to practice yoga on the Santa Monica beach with the crashing waves of the ocean as your soundtrack! Classes include Yoga for all levels, Sound-baths, Silent...

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08 Jun YOUR JUNE WESTSIDE GUIDE

Great news! We are happy to announce that Spin is celebrating its 15 year anniversary this year!!! To better serve our community, we are updating our email lists to provide you with the news and events that interest you most! 🎉 Our monthly Westside Guide VIP...

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18 May Super League Triathlon / Malibu Triathlon

Super League Triathlon (SLT), the world’s premier swim-bike-run series, will debut in the U.S. at the iconic Malibu Triathlon on Sept. 25 & 26, 2021. This exciting new pro race pitches the very best athletes from around the globe against each other offering one of...

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12 May Gastro Garage at the Oscars Gifting Suite

Our client, Gastro Garage torched up their gourmet-style brioche donuts for the Pre-Oscars Lounge presented by GBK Brand Bar at La Peer Hotel in Los Angeles. Celebrities such as Anthony Anderson, Angela Bassett and Eugene Levy showed up for their tasty treats and were gifted...

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29 Apr EVOLVE VIRTUAL RETREATS

I hope you have been well and are staying healthy during this time. Last year was a crazy time for the event industry and my business was turned upside down. I decided to take my passion for bringing people together and knowledge of producing large...

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22 Mar Sustainable Works Fundraising Event Recap

Sustainable Works Virtual Wine, Honey Tasting & Vegan Dinner fundraising event on March 11, 2021 was such a success, and we give a huge thanks to all our sponsors, nominees and participants! The fun and interactive at-home fundraiser celebrated the achievement of local leaders...

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18 Mar Exclusive Grand Opening Offer at Cult

Santa Monica’s Newest Cafe and Bar, Cult is Now Open For Business! Brought to you by the Lanea team Dying to check out the new Cult restaurant on the Promenade?? To celebrate, we are giving our Spin PR newsletter followers an exclusive free beverage from the menu...

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02 Feb Sustainable Works Eco Star Awards 2021

Sustainable Works Eco Star Awards 2021 “Out of Crisis & Into Resiliency” Spin PR is producing the Sustainable Works At-Home Fundraiser Celebrating the Achievement of Local Leaders Making Valuable Contributions to Sustainability in our Community on Thurs, March 11, 2021In addition to recognizing the Eco Star...

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16 Dec Booze & Bingo, Drive-In Movies, Contests and More

The holidays are upon us and what a year it’s been! Let’s close it out with “at-home” holiday cheer and festivities! Spin is happy to announce the 12th Annual SANTA Monica Pub Crawl is going virtual this year with a special, BAR BINGO Edition, along...

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02 Dec SANTA Monica Pub Crawl Goes Virtual Dec. 19

Not sure how to celebrate this quarantine holiday season? Dust off your Santa hats and ugly sweaters, the 12th Annual SANTA Monica Pub Crawl returns with a virtual edition to support local bars and restaurants while raising money for the Westside Food Bank! The virtual...

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19 Nov Book Your Holiday Event with Spin

Celebrating the holidays a little differently this year? Spin PR is here to help you brainstorm, plan, and execute all your holiday event needs! Whether you’d like to book your event virtual or with a small gathering (following COVID-19 protocol and guidelines, of course), we...

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08 Oct Tiato Kitchen + Garden Venue – Santa Monica

One of the most beautiful restaurants in Santa Monica is Tiato Kitchen + Garden Venue. You truly have to see their outdoor dining area to believe it. Extremely spacious, free Wi-Fi and parking, and you will dine among herb gardens, lush greenery, as well as a...

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01 Oct October is National Seafood Month!

We kicked off last year's "National Seafood Month" by celebrating at our 5th Annual Off The Hook Seafood Festival on the Santa Monica Pier!! Even though we won’t be eating local oysters and drinking our favorite cocktails together on the Pier this year, we can...

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30 Sep 🎡 Your Fall Westside Guide 🎡

As we transition into the Fall, we want to thank you again for supporting us and our clients through these unprecedented times. Please continue to follow our pages to receive exclusive invites, special discounts to happenings in Santa Monica and beyond, and enjoy our Westside VIP guide to cuisines,...

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25 Sep Free Tacos on National Taco Day Oct 4!

Voted “Best Mexican Food on the Westside” and “Best Cocktail Bar in LA”, Lanea Cocktail and Taco Bar is spicing it up for National Taco Day and making their to-go options that much easier to pick up to celebrate the delicious holiday. From 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday,...

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31 Aug Your Westside Guide 🎡

Hello friends! We hope you are having a healthy and safe summer! Thank you again for supporting us and following our pages to receive exclusive invites, special discounts to happenings in Santa Monica and beyond, and enjoying our Westside VIP guide to cuisines, community, cocktails and...

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27 Aug Wine Tasting 101 with Brianne Cohen

We're deep into summer and many of us are sheltering in place at home, so let's enjoy some rosé! In this virtual wine tasting event, Brianne Cohen will explore different styles of rosé and the wine regions of the world who are known for making...

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