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  • 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......

  • 02 Sep

    NEW CLIENT ALERT: THE LOBSTER IN SANTA MONICA

    Exciting News! We’re thrilled to welcome our newest client, **The Lobster**—a Santa Monica icon known for its spectacular views, delicious seafood, and award-winning cuisine since 1999! 🦞✨ Acclaimed Chef Govind Armstrong and team are celebrating 25 years of excellence all year long. Make sure you......

  • 30 Aug

    🌴 🎡WESTSIDE GUIDE: The Day of the Dog, Off The Hook Seafood Fest, Roll at Santa Monica, The Lobster’s New Happy Hour & More

    🌴 Get the inside scoop and invites on the latest happenings on the Westside & beyond 🌴 The Day of the Dog Festival Returns to Main StreetSaturday, September 7 / Main Street, Santa Monica   Celebrate the special bond between humans and canines at the largest festival for......

  • 07 Aug

    ROLL @ SANTA MONICA

     Let’s Roll, Santa Monica!  Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. is excited to announce the grand opening of Roll @ Santa Monica, their new outdoor roller skating rink and go-to spot for nostalgic fun in the sun!   Join us for the Grand Opening Celebration:with festive kickoff featuring......

  • 06 Aug

    WESTSIDE GUIDE: JULY 2024

    🌴 ☀️ 🌊Get the inside scoop and invites on the latest happenings on the Westside & beyond! RSVP HERE MORE INFO PURCHASE TICKETS MORE INFO PURCHASE TICKETS VISIT WEBSITEVISIT WEBSITE...

  • 02 Jul

    Kim Koury: The Brains Behind Your Favorite Westside Events

    https://www.westsidecurrent.com/lifestyle/kim-koury-the-brains-behind-your-favorite-westside-events/article_ee9b59f6-34e6-11ef-9ca6-53af1ebaef1e.html...

  • 02 Jul

    SANTA MONICA’S ICONIC FAIRMONT MIRAMAR LAUNCHES NEW WEEKLY SUMMER PROGRAMMING 

    SANTA MONICA’S ICONIC FAIRMONT MIRAMAR LAUNCHES NEW WEEKLY SUMMER PROGRAMMING  Further amplifying the hotel’s commitment to supporting the community, Fairmont Miramar’s weekly experiences & activations are designed to celebrate the unique culture, flavors, and individuals of Los Angeles This summer, iconic Santa Monica staple Fairmont......

  • 27 Jun

    Westside Guide: Pier 360 Beach Fest, Summer SOULstice, Rock for Hunger and More 🎡🌴

    WESTSIDE GUIDE🌴 Get the inside scoop and invites on the latest happenings on the Westside & beyond 🌴  Pier 360 Beach FestivalSanta Monica Pier, June 29 – June 30 (10am-5pm) Join us this weekend for the annual Pier 360 Beach Festival!Get ready for the ultimate summer kick-off event with......

  • 02 Jun

    FLY THE COOP THIS SUMMER TO THE PERCH AT TWIN PEAKS FOR A WHIMSICAL MOUNTAIN RETREAT EXPERIENCE

    FLY THE COOP THIS SUMMER TO THE PERCH AT TWIN PEAKS FOR A WHIMSICAL MOUNTAIN RETREAT EXPERIENCEExperience Adult Summer Camp Vibes at This Quaint and Spacious 12-Cabin Destination in the San Bernardino Mountains Introducing the New Workaway Package for ThoseLooking to Work Remote Mountain High (LAKE......

  • 21 Mar

    Disco, Drag, and Drinks!

    There’s a new Disco & Drag party in Santa Monica launching tonight at the stunning LouLou rooftop restaurant & lounge in Santa Monica every Thursday night! Disco Queen pays homage to the (in)famous Disco Queen nights in Paris, and is guaranteed to be filled with......

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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04 Aug Tacos & Tequila at Lanea

Celebrate National Tequila Day All Month at Lanea!  Spin is honored to be working with Lanea, Santa Monica’s premier Cocktail Bar and Mexican Restaurant, and helping them through their transitional period of operating during COVID-19. Upon reopening, Lanea has revamped their offerings and enhanced their outdoor...

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28 Jul Spin is here for you!

Hi Spin fam!  We’ve missed you, but we are still here and coming back better than ever. We want you all to know we are here to support your business, and our community in any way we can...

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30 Jan Diving into 2020

Well January seemed like a year long, but when does it not? Not complaining though because Spin PR Group has several great things in the works for 2020!  We were lucky enough to be a part of the 2nd Annual Peace, Love & Funk funkadelic benefit concert hosted by Nikki Glaspie...

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02 Jan 11th Annual SANTA Monica Pub Crawl & Christmasland

What a packed month of holiday fun it was! We had our annual SANTA Monica pub crawl, that raised enough for 20,000 meals for the Westside Food Bank. There were thousands of festive crawlers that roamed the streets of Santa Monica, enjoying the specials that...

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05 Oct Carrera De Los Muertos 5k

Ah October… the month that brings us shorter days, crunchy leaves, Mariah Carey on repeat (already?!) and all the Halloween invites your inbox can handle. The month is cozy… yet cliche so we recommend signing up for the Carrera de los Muertos 5k! Carrera de...

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11 Sep Off The Hook on KTLA

This morning we got to join the wonderful KTLA crew to promote our upcoming 5th Annual Off The Hook Santa Monica Seafood Festival! Joined by Heal the Bay, Blue Plate Oysterette, The Lobster, Seaside on the Pier and Cafe del Rey, our phenomenal partner chefs...

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04 Sep K-Swiss x Heal The Bay

Our annual OFF THE HOOK SEAFOOD FESTIVAL is excited to announce that the iconic brand K-Swiss will be collaborating with our main beneficiary Heal the Bay to launch a limited edition Heal the Bay low top sneaker! Festival attendees will be among the first to...

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22 Aug 5th Annual Off the Hook Seafood Festival

The 5th annual OFF THE HOOK Santa Monica Seafood Festival splashes onto the iconic Santa Monica Pier on Saturday, Sept. 14th showcasing the city's best restaurants and chefs and their favorite underwater ingredients with the Pacific Ocean as the backdrop. This year’s festival will benefit Heal...

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26 Jun PRIDE on the Promenade

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the first ever PRIDE on the Promenade celebration!  This event honored the LGBTQ+ community with live theatre and musical performances; an epic DJ dance party with DJs Morgan ‘Goodboy’ and Brynn Taylor. Under the rainbow lights, participants...

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18 Jun Pride Bar Crawl Comes to Santa Monica

Pride Bar Crawl comes to Santa Monica! Join us for the first Ever Santa Monica Pride Bar Crawl on Sat. June 22 from 3pm-2am. Crawlers can tour some of the city’s best restaurants and bars that Main St. Santa Monica has to offer. Love is...

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13 Jun Celebrate Pride on the Promenade, in Santa Monica

What do "Miles of Pride" look like, in your mind? To see one illuminated interpretation of the concept, you only need stop by Third Street Promenade, this June, and look up, for an incredibly large art installation is now glowing there, all to lend Pride...

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Pride on the Promenade Festival

06 Jun Pride on the Promenade to celebrate LGBTQ+ community Saturday

Santa Monica’s first Pride festival is taking over the Third Street Promenade this Saturday. Pride on the Promenade will celebrate the LGBTQ+ community with three blocks of games, live theatre and musical performances, a DJ dance party and kids’ crafts, all under a rainbow light installation...

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