June 20 & 21 Main St. Summer Soulstice & Make Music LA Events: Next weekend is going to be a big weekend!
Summer SOULstice (Saturday): The street will be closed to vehicular traffic as we again transform the street into a pedestrian paradise. The iconic Summer Soulstice event returns with live music, vendors, beer garden, activities for kids & more. The event run from 12 - 7pm on Main St. from Pico Blvd. to the Venice border. FREE! Here is a recent SMDP write-up about the event.
Make Music LA (Sunday): OPA is again participating in this annual celebration of music! Come to South Lot 5 (the grassy area by the bike path at Ocean Park Blvd.) from 1-6pm for a variety of music.
HELP NEEDED for Summer Soulstice & Make Music LA Events: We NEED volunteers to staff our table/tent at the Soulstice event and to help with set-up and take-down from both Soulstice and Make Music LA. PLEASE CLICK HERE OR REPLY TO THIS EMAIL TO VOLUNTEER!
Other Upcoming OPA Events:
Heal the Bay Beach Cleanup (6/28): Email Dave Tann @ [email protected] to sign up.
July 4 Parade: The Santa Monica 4th of July Parade RETURNS Saturday, July 4, @ 9:30am. The deadline to sign up to be in the parade has been extended to 6/26. More details here.
Santa Monica accepts $2M grant to study capping the I-10: The grant, from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program, will fund a feasibility study of potential "cap parks" along the I-10 between 11th and 20th streets in the city's Pico Neighborhood. The award requires a local match of $505,712, which the city will cover through staff time and Park and Recreation Development Impact Fee revenues. "It's basically a park on top of a highway," Senior Park Planner Antonio Lopez told the council, explaining a term that has drawn frequent questions. The roughly 25- to 30-acre study area covers a freeway corridor that has divided the neighborhood for decades. More details here.
Main St.'s Chef Dave Beran Named Best Chef in California by James Beard Awards: At Seline, Beran, who is an alumnus of Alinea in Chicago, crafts an intricate tasting menu that pulls from his L.A. surroundings, fine dining training and Midwestern roots. Pasjoli is his more casual French neighborhood bistro. He walked to the stage to thank those in his life who’ve supported and inspired him, especially through hardship. A smiling man in a white chef's jacket and black apron Seline and Pasjoli chef Dave Beran was just named the best chef in the state of California. (Allison Zaucha / For The Times) “This has probably been the most difficult year and a half of my life professionally, personally,” he said. “There were points in it where I didn’t know where I’d end up. I didn’t know if I’d wake up and we wouldn’t have restaurants the next day. I didn’t know if I’d be capable of going to the restaurants the next day. Moments like that, you look around and you look within and you dig deep, and you realize that what you need more than anything are the people in your life.” More details here.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pizzeria Grand Opening: Join the ribbon cutting, live DJ, and special appearances by the Turtles themselves. Cowabunga! Saturday, June 20, 10:30a.m., 1444 Third Street Promenade
Councilmember Lana Negrete Newsletter: Here is her weekly newsletter with updates on Public Safety, Economic Development, Education, Around Town & Community Highlights, Election & Voting, and more.
Things to Do This Weekend
How to Taste Wine Like a Pro (Thursday 7pm): Join our sommelier and winemaker Amanda Rubin for a fun and interactive evening as they guide you through how to properly taste wine like the pros. Learn how to swirl, sniff, sip, and identify aromas and flavors while gaining insider tips straight from the experts. Whether you’re a longtime wine lover or just getting started, this relaxed and welcoming class is the perfect way to sip, learn, and have fun. @ AJA Vineyards, 1417 2nd St. More details here.
Annenberg Community Beach House Sunset Picnics (Thursday 3 to 8 pm): Enjoy a Route 66 theme with trivia, crafts and music along with a new Sand & Sea Room Fun activation offering crafts and games for all ages. More details here.
SaMo Juneteenth Gathering: Gather at Christine Emerson Reed Park for sound immersion, live music, an art workshop, and DJ sets by Linafornia and Black Girls Love Vinyl. Friday, June 19, 4 - 8 p.m., 1133 7th St. More details here.
34th Annual Juneteenth Celebration: This year’s theme, “A Legacy of Liberation: Honoring our Resistance and Resilience,” represents the past and ongoing fight for equity and justice for Black Americans. Saturday, June 20, 1 - 7p.m., Virginia Avenue Park, 2200 Virginia Ave. More details here.
The Venice Fest: This annual Summer Kickoff event transforms Venice Blvd into a vibrant celebration of music, food, art & community with live performances, local vendors, immersive experiences, 21+ social gardens, and a soccer match viewing party at Fatty Mart. Pet-friendly and community-driven, the festival invites guests to explore, connect, and celebrate the start of summer in Venice. Saturday, June 20, 12 - 8p.m., 12257 Venice Blvd. thevenicefest.com
Main St. Farmers Market (Sunday 8:30am - 1:30pm): There's so much to celebrate this coming Sunday with Summer Solstice and Father's Day! Make the Main Street Farmers Market a stop on your Make Music Day tour. Joining us we have singer songwriters Cadre Scott from 9-11am and Megan Ukoh 11am-1pm with special guest Sol LA mini performance and Instrument Petting Zoo on the lawn! Also joining us Buon Gusto olive oil and Something Good pet treats pop ups!! We have everything you need for the ultimate beach picnic or backyard BBQ.
Make Music Day Santa Monica: Join this global summer solstice celebration taking place in 800+ cities worldwide with free live music, performances, and interactive experiences across the city. Sunday, June 21, City-Wide makemusicday.org/santamonica
Music Meets the World Cup: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. @ Downtown SaMo Metro Station and Kiss & Ride Parking Lot
Play Day, Concert, and Frequencies in Bloom: 4-7 p.m. @ Reed Park, 1130 Lincoln Blvd.
Ocean Park Assoc: 1-5p.m. @
Midcity Neighbors: 4-8 pm. @ Colorado Center Park (26th/Broadway)
NOMA: 5-8p.m. @ Palisades Park (Ocean Ave. between Georgina & San Vicente)
Pico Neighborhood: 12 - 4p.m. @ Virginia Ave. Park
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Upcoming Calendar of Events
Upcoming OPA Book Club Meetings: Planned dates are July 8 (Trust), Aug 5 (The Night Watchman). Email [email protected] for more info. All meets are at 6pm at the Ocean Park Library (2601 Main St.).
OPA Monthly Meeting: Monday, July 13, 6pm @ Ocean Park Library
Ocean Park Social Club - The Jar Returns to Ocean Park: After a wonderful first event with the national non-profit, The Jar, our friends are back for another dinner & salon on June 24. This next session will be a "Convener" model, where we invite you to bring 2-3 guests with you. This model broadens the community further, allowing us to create a more diverse room of voices. Tickets are $10/person (and includes dinner and dessert!).
RSVP HERE and direct questions to [email protected] and our partner [email protected].
Ocean Park Social Club Summer Picnic Series: Mark your calendars for our bi-weekly summer evening picnics at Hotchkiss Park on the following Thursdays 5:30-7:30pm: July 9, July 23, Aug 6, Aug 20, and Sep 3.
Want to Volunteer for Future OPA-Sponsored Heal The Bay Adopt-A-Beach Clean-Ups? Contact Dave Tann at [email protected]. He is the coordinator for the OPA/Heal The Bay events, always meeting at Tower 26. Dates this summer are 6/28, 7/26, & 8/30.
Resources
Police non-emergency Phone #: Call 310-458-8491 or click here for more info.
Santa Monica 311. Submit non-emergency requests to the City.
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SaMoNews. Subscribe to the official newsletter of the City of Santa Monica.
Board and Commission Openings. Volunteer to serve the community!
City of Santa Monica Career Opportunities. Get paid to serve the community!
Santa Monica Animal Shelter. Support our municipal Animal Shelter!
Locals Discount Program is Back! OPA has partnered with the SaMo Public Library to launch a Community Discount Program. Local Ocean Park participating businesses include Fitoor and Junior Cookies. Check out the full list here and expect more to come!
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