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08 Sep
25 OF L.A.’S MOST EXCITING RESTAURANTS AND EATERIES, INCLUDING 15 WESTSIDE FAVORITES, HEAD TO THE BEACH FOR THE INAUGURAL OCEAN WAY FESTIVAL
From Tacos 1986, Cobi’s and Border Grill to Kogi, Prince St. Pizza, Khan Saab and Sidecar Doughnuts, Ocean Way brings a who’s who of the L.A. dining scene to the sand in Santa Monica Ocean Way Festival, the first major music festival on Santa Monica......
01 Sep
Wellness on the Westside Health & Fitness Festival
Wellness on the Westside, presented by AI Wellness, transformed Center Court at Santa Monica Place into an immersive, outdoor wellness festival celebrating movement, mindfulness, self-care and community. The event, which was held on Sunday, August 23rd, brought together the Westside’s leading wellness brands, health professionals,......
21 Aug
Nikka Whisky & Spirits Bar Takeover at The Lobster
Featuring Molecular Mixologist Tony Bennett of The Alchemists’ Garden Molecular mixologist Tony Bennett from The Alchemists’ Garden in Paso Robles is coming to The Lobster for a complete bar takeover on Friday, September 4 from 5–8 PM, mixing up a special menu of cocktails featuring Nikka Whisky & Spirits — whisky,......
12 Aug
Wellness on the Westside, Presented by AI Wellness, Brings Immersive Health & Fitness Fest to Santa Monica Place, Aug 23
A one-day celebration of fitness, recovery and mindfulness featuring top wellness brands, interactive experiences and exclusive giveaways Wellness on the Westside, presented by AI Wellness , will transform Santa Monica Place into an immersive day of wellness on Sunday, August 23, bringing together leading Westside......
11 Aug
New Outdoor Music and Movie Series,TONGVA TWILIGHT: Sounds & Cinema Launches
The City of Santa Monica Recreation & Arts Department, in partnership with longtime Santa Monica concert producer Rum & Humble, is proud to introduce Tongva Twilight: Sounds & Cinema, a free outdoor summer series celebrating live music, open-air cinema, and community in the heart of......
17 Jul
THE LOBSTER, DEBUTS ITS FIRST-EVER WEEKEND BRUNCH IN 25-PLUS-YEAR HISTORY
“Brunch with a View” Features New Dishes by Chef Govind ArmstrongSaturdays and Sundays from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Tiffany Rose Photography For the first time in its celebrated 25-plus-year history, Santa Monica’s legendary oceanfront restaurant, The Lobster, is unveiling weekend brunch—marking a major milestone......
17 Jul
First Look: Santa Monica’s Historic Circle Bar Reopens
Circle Bar (Tiffany Rose Photography) Michele Stueven May 11, 2026 Circle Bar, the longtime Main Street bar and nightclub in Santa Monica known for its dimly lit, oval-shaped bar, packed dance floor, and historic past, will reopen under new ownership and reopen on Friday, May......
14 Jul
USA Kick Off Celebration at Santa Monica Place Draws Thousands for an Unforgettable World Cup Watch Party & Fan Fest
Football fever officially arrived in Santa Monica on June 12 as over 4,000 fans gathered for the USA Kick Off Celebration: Watch Party & Fan Fest at Santa Monica Place. The event showcased exceptional brand partnerships with sponsors Michelob ULTRA, Stella Artois, and NÜTRL. Produced......
09 Jul
MICHELIN Bib Gourmand-Recognized Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen Expands to Santa Monica
Chef-Partner Imran Ali Mookhi Brings His Celebrated Pakistani and Indian Cuisine, Signature Zero-Proof Beverage Program, and 100% Halal Menu to Downtown Santa Monica Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen, the MICHELIN Bib Gourmand-recognized restaurant, celebrated for redefining South Asian dining through an elevated interpretation of Pakistani......
02 Jul
Hidden Gems: Meet Kim Koury of Spin PR Group
Today we’d like to introduce you to Kim Koury. Hi Kim, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.I grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, surrounded by music, food, and the hustle of entrepreneurship. My father owned a chain of record stores, and my uncle......
05 Jun
10th Annual MAINopoly: A Taste of Main Street Brought the Fun, Flavor, and Festivities!
Thanks so much to everyone who joined us for the 10th Annual MAINopoly: A Taste of Main Street and supported the Main Street Business Improvement Association! This was our best year to date, with a sold-out crowd of over 800 attendees from all over LA. It......
15 Apr
Inaugural Venice Beach Half Marathon & 5K to Debut on Sunday, May 18, 2025
We’re celebrating our longtime client: Generic Events! Co-founders Michelle and Brennan Lindner, the husband and wife power team behind some of your favorite award-winning races across LA, are bringing one of their annual marathons to the heart of their own community: Venice Beach. The Venice Beach......
01 Apr
Rebuilding LA: Women, Wellness & Wine Sold-Out Event Raised Money for LAFD and Honored Influential Female Leaders
Our Women, Wellness & Wine Women’s History Month Celebration and Wildfire Benefit in collaboration with Community Collective at Viceroy Santa Monica Hotel was a huge success! The sold-out event brought together 200 members of the community, provided healing wellness services, and inspired us all through......
13 Mar
🍀 WESTSIDE GUIDE: St. Patrick’s Rooftop Party, Women Wellness & Wine, Venice Fest, & More! 🎡
Ye Olde St. Patrick’s Day Rooftop Party at the Beach / Friday, March 14-Monday, March 17 / Hotel Erwin, Venice Get lucky all weekend at Hotel Erwin’s Ye Ole St. Patrick’s Day on the Beach! 🍀 Enjoy Irish-inspired cocktails and craft brews sponsored by Jameson Whiskey, festive......
06 Feb
Santa Monica College Foundation Raises $714K for Fire Disaster Relief
When the devastating Southern California wildfires broke out, Santa Monica College Foundation immediately jumped into action to provide essential aid to displaced students, employees and community members including children, staff and families in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District. Thousands of generous donations – including......
17 Dec
Thousands of Runners and Walkers Trotted For A Cause on Thanksgiving Morning at the 12th Annual Turkey Trot Los Angeles
The 12th annual Turkey Trot Los Angeles returned to Downtown Los Angeles on Thanksgiving morning. Approximately 6,500 runners and walkers dressed as Thanksgiving turkeys, pilgrims, and pies, raised an incredible $75,000 for those experiencing homelessness for The Midnight Mission. The Turkey Day charity run has become a holiday tradition for many Angelenos to......
30 Nov
16th Annual Santa Monica Pub Crawl Raised Money for 32K Meals!
🎅 The Ultimate SANTA Monica Pub Crawl Was a Huge Success! 🎉 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 Over 20 of the best bars and restaurants in Santa Monica participated including The Bungalow, The Victorian, Jameson’s, Barney’s Beanery, LuLa Cucina Mexicana, Santa Monica Whaler, Mon Ami, Tavern on Main, Ashland......
05 Nov
Off the Hook Santa Monica Seafood Festival was o-fishally the best time ever!
Here is a message from Off the Hook event producer Kim Koury! A massive shout-out from all of us at Spin PR and Heal the Bay for making this year’s OFF THE HOOK Seafood Festival an unforgettable splash! . With nearly 600 people in attendance,......
01 Nov
NOVEMBER WESTSIDE GUIDE: Dia De Los Muertos, Turkey Trot DTLA & More!
Dia de los Muertos Halloween PartySaturday, November 2 / Nalu Vida, Venice / 8pm-2am / Free Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, dancing, and non-stop vibes at Día de Los Muertos party at Venice’s hottest new bar and restaurant Nalu Vida! With live sounds from the......
05 Sep
OFF THE HOOK SEAFOOD FESTIVAL RETURNS TO THE ICONIC SANTA MONICA PIER ON OCTOBER 13
WHO: OFF THE HOOK Santa Monica Seafood Festival, Heal the Bay, and Spin PR Group EVENT DATE: Sunday, October 13, 2024 EVENT TIME: 4pm – 7pm (VIP 3pm entry) WHERE: Santa Monica Pier Parking Deck WHAT: After a 5-year hiatus, OFF THE HOOK Santa Monica Seafood Festival is returning......

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 pit...

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 holidays....

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 participants to...

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 find...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...