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Westside Happenings

Community, event, info., interviews, and more

Join Venice Paparazzi at the June 26th Last Thursday Venice Summer Concert Series featuring: Ginger Merkin, Truck Box, and Line Dancing Lessons with Madeleine Quinn

Pull up on Thursday, June 26, for a fun night of country themed music and activities outside on the boardwalk near the Dudley Pagodas! 4:... Read More...

Join Venice Paparazzi at Belles Beach House’s Summer Luau Series on June 29th!

The summer vibes are in full swing at Belles Beach House! Roll through for the monthly Summer Luau Series and be sure to pull up to world f... Read More...

Get your costume ready for the Venice Neptune Festival and Dance Party on June 29th! After party at Hinano!

"Hail Summer; Hail Venice; Hell YEA!" The Neptune Festival is the “Venice Start of the Summer Weekend” event! The event is free, and op... Read More...

Registration is open for the Venice Beach Conquer the Pier run on July 19th! A fast 5K & 1 Mile Race/ Walk.

Join us as you start and finish on the Venice Beach Half Mile Pier! Join us for a unique experience with access to fitness expo, sampli... Read More...

Venice Paparazzi rolled out the red carpet for the Airport Marina Counseling Service’s Spring into Well Being Celebration. View pics!

A message from AMCS' CEO Eden Balis! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! 2025 AMCS Spring Celebration Exceeds Goal, Raising Over $350,000! We would lik... Read More...

2025 Los Angeles Fire Dept. Fire Station 63 Pancake Breakfast: View Pics by Venice Paparazzi

It was a beautiful, sunny, Saturday morning in May one of the best events of the year! The 19th annual Fire Station 63 pancake breakfast br... Read More...

15th Annual WAVE Awards: View pics by Venice Paparazzi

Local educators were honored in style at a red carpet soiree, under the stars, at the California Yacht Club. The Venice community came out ... Read More...

Sad News Alert: Tony P’s Dockside Grill is Closing June 29th

Well, this is one of those things you wish you didn't have to report. Tony P's Dockside Grill, a community anchor for 28 years, is closing f... Read More...

Live Music, DJs, & Nightlife

Bands, DJ's, & Comedy

Gin Rummy this Week: Entre, Colb, Ian Reese, Happy Hour 7 Days, Trivia, Sports, and more

Score big with Happy Hour 7 days a week at Gin Rummy ! And if you didn't know, they have tons of happenings all week long; DJ's, tr... Read More...

This Week at Owa: Courtney Lemmon, DJ Streapy, DJ Castera, and more

This Week at The Penmar: Sunset Sessions, Neighbors Night, Jumbotron Sports, and more

Live Bands at Hinano this Week

This Week at The Venice West: Open Mic, Midnight Rider Band, Music Brunch, and more

The Warehouse Restaurant this Week: Unkle Monkey, Local Discount, DJ Charlie Salsa, and more

New to the Thursday nights in Venice! Music Open Mic at Hama Sushi.

High Rooftop Lounge DJs this Weekend: Olli Willard, Nomadic, Darien Newton, Darci Does, and Justin Barbara

Fitness & Wellness

Gyms, Spas, Recovery & More!

Join Venice Paparazzi at the July 19th Conquer The Pier Venice Beach

Do yourself a solid and start July 19th with a 5k run! This fun and fit morning event starts and ends on the Venice Pier. And Venice P... Read More...

Track your fitness journey with BOD’s advanced body scanning technology! Use the code BOD25 to get 25% off your first Dexa Scan.

Elevate your self-care game with the Soleil Spa Pass at Venice Soleil.

Elevate your fitness journey at The Studio (MDR)! Try their 2-Week Unlimited Offer for just $79!

Get To the Hot Room! Try Sweat Yoga for 10 Days of Unlimited Yoga for Only $30.

Venice Local Solé Bicycles: Up to 40% Off

Join Gold’s Gym Venice! $120/month No Contract, No Initiation Fee

Jay’s Rentals: Be Active and Start 2025 With a Bike, Blade, or Skate Up The Coast

Sports Bars & Happy Hours

Baby Blues BBQ: New Outdoor Patio, Secret Off Menu Items, Happy Hour, Ice Cold Brew, and more

The summer vibes are here and it is time for BBQ! Whether you are having a backyard party, hosting an event, or just want to eat ... Read More...

Summer Luau Series at Belles Beach House

Karaoke Friday’s at The Sidewalk Cafe

40 Beers on Draft and all the Games at The Tavern at Tony P’s

Tavern on Main: Happy Hour 2-7, Pool Tournaments, and more

Nalu Vida: Late Night Happy Hour, $2 Oysters, $5 Beer, $9 Burgers, and more

Firestone Walker Venice: Tap Room Trivia, Crafternoon Happy Hour and more

Waterfront Venice: DJs, Live Music, Taco Tuesday, Bottomless Cocktails, and BOGO Happy Hour

La Cabana Happy Hour: $4 Tacos, $5 Beer, and more

Local Deals

Venice V Hotel: 20% Off during June Pride Month

PRIDE lasts all month long at the Venice V Hotel! Enjoy 20% off truly one-of-a-kind rooms & suites at the ONLY beachfront lifestyle hot... Read More...

June Specials at The Green Goddess Collective

Micro Kickboard’s 25% Off Summertime Sale

Local Staycation at Venice V Hotel

Savor Three-Day Weekends with +1 Free Night at Hotel Erwin

Come Play in Fisherman’s Village in Marina del Rey: Sport Fishing, Escape Rooms, Happy Hours, and Much More!

Come try AUTHENTIC Brazilian Organic Açai Bowls at Ubatuba Açaí’s new location on the Venice Boardwalk!

Calling all local dogs! Get 50% off your first exam at Green Dog Veterinary Center!

Venice Suites: Stay Seven Nights or More and Save 20%

Interviews & Stories

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