There are always a lot of things going on Venice, and even more so during the holiday season! So, we at Venice Paparazzi have put together the most complete event listing around so you can maximize your fun!
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- Nov. 17-Jan. 27 I Am Sophie at Pacific Resident Theatre
- Nov. 28. Brennan’s Tree Lighting
- Nov. 30 Venice Vintage Motorcycle’s Toy Drive & Holiday Party
- Dec. 1. Venice Sign Holiday Lighting & Block Party
- Dec 1. Venice Sign After Party at Surfside
- Dec. 1 & 2 Muscle Beach Toy Drive
- Dec. 1. Muscle Beach Lat Pull Down Competition
- Dec. 1. Venetians Car Club’s 3rd Annual Toy Drive
- Dec. 1. Marina del Rey Marina Lights
- Dec. 1 Black Diamond’s Tattoo Shop’s 10 year Anniversary
- Dec. 2. Celebrating the Light Within – Lighting the First Light of Chanukah
- Dec. 4. Boys and Girls Club Holiday Happy Hour at Brennan’s
- Dec. 5 Tony P’s Annual Christmas Beer Dinner
- Dec. 7. First Friday’s – Food Trucks on Abbot Kinney Blvd
- Dec. 8. Venice Surf-A-Thon
- Dec. 8. Santa Monica Pub Crawl
- Dec. 8 Venice Canals Home and Bridge Decorating Contest
- Dec. 8. Marina del Rey Boat Parade
- Dec. 8. Marina del Rey‘s Snow Wonder
- Dec. 8. LAPD Pacific Division’s Winter Wonderland
- Dec. 9. Abbot Kinney Snow Day and Holiday Stroll
- Dec. 9. Venice Canals Holiday Boat Parade
- Dec. 15. Santa Monica-Venice Christmas Run
- Dec. 15. Ugly Sweater Gnometastic Amazing Race
- Dec. 15, 22, 29. Marina del Rey’s Marina Lights
- Stay local on New Year’s!
- Dec. 22. Brennan’s Ugly Sweater Party
- Dec. 31. NYE at James’ Beach, High Rooftop Lounge, Canal Club, Surfside, Tony P’s, and Brennan’s
- Dec. 31. Marina del Rey’s Fireworks and NYE Celebration
- Jan. 1st. Venice Penguin Swim.
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100+ Venice Beach Fun activities.
- Enjoy the best Venice view at High Rooftop Lounge!
- Cruise the coast! Jay’s Rentals has bikes, skates, scooters & surf boards.
- Locals love weekend brunch @ James’ Beach, $7 Mimosas/Bloody Mary’s
- Free cycling and yoga classes for locals at Beyond Bikram!
- Taco Tuesdays at The Sidewalk Cafe. $5 all you can eat
- Get juiced up and stay lean at Muscle Beach Juice Bar!
- Enjoy the best Venice view at High Rooftop Lounge!
- Muscle Beach Month Pass only $20! Hit the Weights
- James Beach now has Happy Hour Mon-Fri., 5-7 p.m.
- Six Oysters for $10 at Canal Club on Mon. & Tues.
- The Best Sports Bars in Venice and Marina del Rey!
- Have the greatest sausage sandwich at Jody Maroni’s
- Join Brennan’s every Fri. for Free Pizza and Live Music.
- Dog Yoga every Sunday at Brennan’s
- Industry Monday at High Rooftop Lounge.
- Turtle Races every first and third Thursday at Brennan’s
- Green Goddess Collective: 15% discount off of select 1/8’s during happy hour
- Surfside is Venice Beach’s Home for Live Music
- Happy by the hour and Venice Beach’s Best Brunches
- Want to party it up late night style? Check out James’ Beach and Canal Club
- Enjoy the best greek food at Malaka Brothers
- Watch the games at Tony P’s Tavern
- Simmzy’s brew their own beer. $4 beers 4-5, M-F
- Check out our Venice Beer’s list!
- Craving Sushi and Sake? Check out Hama Sushi!
- Taco Tuesdays in the V!
- First Friday’s and Food Trucks on Abbot Kinney Blvd.
- Sunday Funday at Brennan’s! Football, yoga and brunch
- Live DJ, Industry Mondays and a 360 degree view of Venice at High Rooftop Lounge.
- $5 Community yoga class at Beyond Bikram -Saturday
- Learn to surf lke a pro with Jay!
- Friday, happy hour 3-7 p.m. at Tony P’s Dockside Grill
Find your Venice Beach Fun Adventure!
- Be entertained on the Venice Beach Boardwalk.
- Snap a selfie with the Venice Sign
- Spend the day on the sand in Venice Beach!
- Check out this list of best hotels!
- Venice Open Mic at Surfside Every Wednesday
- Back of the Hand Allstars every Tues. at Surfside
- Venice Farmers’ Market every Friday
- Venice Pier hosts Venice Oceanarium on Sundays.
- Shop local and rent at Jay’s Rentals!
- Tune in at RadioVenice.TV every Sunday at 4:20 p.m
- Venice Electric Light Parade every Sunday at Sunset
- Ride with Venice Electric Light Parade, Sunday at Sunset
- Ride with the Venice Vintage Motorcycle Club, 3rd Sun.
- Explore the historical Venice Canals
- Visit or paint the Venice Art Walls
- Relxa, mediate, and enjoy Venice with this list
- Live theatre at Pacific Resident Theatre, Electric Lodge, Sparc, and Beyond Baroque
- Check out the timeless Venice Poetry Walls
- Support Venice businesses that always do green!
- Spend a day on Abbot Kinney Blvd.
- View Venice now with these Venice Beach Live Cams
- Play a game of Handball
- Watch a Venice Sunset!
- Boardwalk People Watching at the Sidewalk Cafe.
- Volunteer with a local non profit
- Dogs wanna have fun too!
- Play a game @ the Venice Beach Basketball Courts!
- Check out the view from the Venice Pier
- Skate or watch the action at the Venice Skate Park
- Have a Beach Day!
- The Bootleg Bombshells every Wed. at the Townhouse
- Venice Underground every Wed. at the Townhouse
- Check out the Venice Beach Drum Circle
- Want to know about Abbot Kinney and Venice History?
- Play a game of paddle tennis!
- Venice Neighborhood Council meeting. 3rd Tues
- Venice High School Flea Market every 2nd Saturday
- Sports Bars: Sidewalk Cafe, Surfside, and Tony P’s Dockside Grill
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