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02 Dec The 13th Annual Turkey Trot LA Returned with Record Breaking Attendance

The 13th annual Turkey Trot Los Angeles returned to Downtown Los Angeles on Thanksgiving morning. A record-breaking 7,000 runners and walkers dressed as Thanksgiving turkeys and pies, raised over $85,000 for those experiencing homelessness for The Midnight Mission. The Turkey Trot has raised more than half million dollars since it began in 2013. The...

28 Nov Venice Holiday Sign Lighting

Whether you're a longtime Venice local or visiting for the first time, this is the night to celebrate community, creativity, and holiday spirit under the glow of one of L.A.'s most beloved landmarks. Bundle up, grab your friends, and come make some Venice Holiday magic...

11 Nov The 17th Annual SANTA Monica Pub Crawl returns Saturday Dec 13th! Thousands will “Crawl for a Cause!”

The Largest Holiday Crawl on the West Coast Returns on Sat. December 13 2025! Join thousands of Santas Elves Naughty Reindeer and over 20 of the City’s best bars and restaurants as the entire city comes together to raise money for the Westside Food Bank and...

22 Oct Off The Hook Seafood Festival SHELL-ebrated Seafood, Sustainability, and Community with Its Biggest Year Yet!

OFF THE HOOK Santa Monica Seafood Festival returned to the historic Santa Monica Pier on Sun. Oct. 19th to celebrate the City of Santa Monica’s 150th Anniversary and National Seafood Month! The event attracted over 750 seafood lovers and received over 80M media impressions, making it o-FISH-ally...

23 Jul WESTSIDE GUIDE: The Lobster’s Sunset Jazz Launch, Gnocchi & Wine Night, Brunch Rave, Cocktail Class, Family CAMP, and more!

Sunset Jazz & Pizza Series Launch PartyThursday, July 24th / The Lobster / 6-9pm Back by popular demand, The Lobster’s Jazz & Pizza Sunset Series returns with an unforgettable kickoff soirée this Thur. July 24 from 6-9pm! Experience a perfect summer evening filled with smooth jazz, handcrafted pizzas by acclaimed Chef Govind Armstrong, $5 OPEN...

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 and...

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 Half...

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 Irish nachos...