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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......

24 Feb Club Tubthump – Santa Monica’s #1 90s Party Feb. 26

Oh snap, the 90s are back! Club TUBTHUMP brings the best of the 90s to V Lounge in Santa Monica on Friday, Feb. 26 with the top rock, grunge and pop hits, along with costume contests, games, themed drink specials, photo booth and more. Get...

09 Dec 7th Annual SANTA Monica Pub Crawl

Ho Ho Ho! The merriest night of the year in Santa Monica - the 7th Annual SANTA Monica Pub Crawl - returns Saturday Dec. 12 at 5 PM! Join thousands of crawlers spreading merry good cheer throughout the city and raising money for the Westside Food Bank....

23 Nov Santa Monica PJ Pool Party

Put on your comfiest holiday pajamas and head to the beach for a Santa Monica PJ Pool Party on Monday, Nov. 30 ! Kicking off the holiday season and the Extra Bedroom program, enjoy complimentary food, festive drinks, giveaways, ocean views and more holiday activities...

05 Nov Stouts N Staches Returns to Venice Beach Nov. 21

Stouts N Staches Fest returns to Venice Beach to support MO Bros and raise awareness and funds for the Movember Foundation! Taking over Windward Ave., Mo Bros and Mo Sistas will flood the streets sporting their MOs, and receive exclusive food and beer specials at participating locations. Live...

05 Oct Santa Monica Zombie Crawl Returns on Halloween

Start practicing your zombie walk – join us at the 3rd annual Santa Monica Zombie Crawl on Halloween night! Walk with the undead for a chilling bar crawl in the heart of Santa Monica, with spooky food and drink specials all night at participating locations. Makeup artists...

26 Aug Wokcano Santa Monica Labor Day Weekend White Party

Spend your Labor Day weekend by the beach at Wokcano Santa Monica's Labor Day White Party on Sunday, Sept. 6. Enjoy music from DJ Ivory and DJ Frankie and complimentary hors d'oeuvres from 8-10PM. There is no cover and all white attire is required. Dance under...

05 Aug Workout with Lou Ferrigno for FREE this Saturday on the Pier

Get beach body-ready with the original Hulk, Lou Ferrigno, at the final Hey There Muscles - Lean Fitness by Ferrigno FIT class on the Santa Monica Pier this Saturday August 8 at 9am. Enjoy a FREE total-body, HIIT Circuit workout and "Self Awareness" talk led by Lou...

14 Jul Announcing OFF THE HOOK Santa Monica Seafood Festival

We are VERY excited to announce the Inaugural OFF THE HOOK Santa Monica Seafood Festival is coming to the Santa Monica Pier! The community seafood celebration is set for Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015 from 3-7 p.m., and will feature tastings from the city's best restaurants...

22 Jun Santa Monica Bloody Mary Battle

Check out the Santa Monica Bloody Mary Battle in the LA Times! There's a Bloody Mary Battle going down in Santa Monica this weekend and LA Times has all the info! Come out for the battle hosted by Del Frisco’s Grille on Sunday June 28 at Noon. Taste...

02 Jun Fun Times at MAINopoly 2015

What an amazing way to spend Memorial Day Weekend at the 2nd Annual MAINopoly: Taste of Main Street! We're excited to have raised more than $5,000 for Summer SOULstice and Heal the Bay, and loved all of the festive costumes and locals who came out! ...

05 May Tour de Venice at Hotel Erwin 5/16

Come out for a celebration of the best of Venice Beach! Tour de Venice, hosted at Hotel Erwin on Saturday, May 16, will feature pop-ups from favorite local artisans, retailers and eateries, including Venice Woods, Venice Duck Brewery, Beach House Creamery, Whole Foods Venice, Harlot Salon, LF Stores Abbot Kinney, Venice...

24 Apr May 2015 Events

Looking for fun events in LA this May? We've got you covered with Westside events, including Orangetheory Fitness Weight Loss Challenge (April 30), Fit to Feast (May 2) and Tour de Venice (May 16) at Hotel Erwin, MAINopoly: Taste of Main Street (May 24) and EatSeeHear...

20 Apr As Seen in NBC: EatISeeIHear

Eat|See|Hear Announces Movie Schedule for 4th Summer Season Thank you to NBC Los Angeles for featuring Eat|See|Hear's 2015 summer lineup! "Thank goodness we have Eat|See|Hear in town, to meet our mega mondo inflatable movie screen needs. The outdoor summertime cinema series arrives at various locations around Southern...

16 Apr Orangetheory Fitness Santa Monica

Congrats to Orangetheory Fitness Santa Monica on the Grand Opening! We're excited to be working with the amazing new fitness studio in Santa Monica, Orangetheory Fitness. With heart-rate monitored, 60-minute interval training workouts, it's a new experience and one that motivates you to get fit! We...

06 Mar Get Lucky at the 3rd Annual Paddy O’ Party in the Marina

The 3rd annual St. Patrick's Paddy O' Party returns to the largest waterfront patio on the Westside on Saturday March 14! Come in your best leprechaun attire and celebrate the luck of the Irish with food and drink specials, Irish jig contests, photo booth and...

21 Jan Premier Meat Co. at ChefDance 2015

We're excited for our client Premier Meat Co. to be serving up fresh, never-frozen and humanely raised meats at the annual ChefDance event at the Sundance Film Festival January 23-27! Order Premier Meats directly to your home by visiting www.premiermeats.com. ...

16 Dec Ring in the New Year!

Ring in the New Year in Style at Wokcano Santa Monica Celebrate the New Year at the biggest NYE party on the Westside - Confetti & Cocktails at Wokcano Santa Monica! DJ, photo booth, party favors and more fun to bring in 2015. Get your tickets...

04 Dec Shopping in A Westside Wonderland!

We're getting in the holiday spirit at the 1st Annual Westside Wonderland Give Back Gala at Westside Pavilion on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 6:30-9:30pm. Sip, shop and save at the premier holiday fundraising event on the Westside, which supports local organizations with 100% of ticket...

30 Oct Halloween in Santa Monica

Halloween is here and we've got the best Santa Monica events to scare your pants off! Practice your zombie walk and get your tickets for the 2nd Annual Santa Monica Zombie Crawl, and collide with fellow zombies, ghosts and ghouls at the official zombie after...

23 Sep Stouts N Staches Fest Returns Nov. 22!

Flash your stache at the 2nd Annual Stouts N Staches Fest in Venice Beach! Celebrate your growing MO with $5 craft beer and food specials at Hotel Erwin & other participating locations in Windward Circle. Drinks, food, live music from Jack of Hearts band and...