

This Sunday (Aug 23): First Ocean Park Farmer’s Market is moving ON TO Main Street: Yes! It's True! Main Street is the place to be this Sunday between Ocean Park Blvd and Hill St! The Farmers Market moves onto the street and runs 8:30 AM–1:30 PM. Vinyl records keep spinning on the Heritage Museum lawn until 7 PM. Farm to Glass cocktails (and mocktails) start at 10 AM. The Entertainment Zone will be in effect, so enjoy adult beverages purchased from your favorite participating Main St establishment as you bop.
MORE DETAILS:
Main St. will be closed to traffic from 6am-4pm
More than a dozen food vendors are expected
The Entertainment Zone will be activated for people who want to enjoy an adult beverage
The Sunnyside Chalkers will be on the driveway at 9am.
Enjoy local musicians starting at 9am with singer songwriter, Alex Chaiet, followed by the GM Jazz Quartet from 10am-1pm.
Special Farm to Glass Cafe pop up in front of the lions with farmer inspired mocktails and mid-morning cocktails.
Check out the Kid Zone on the lawn hosted by Super Dope featuring City Council Members. Lana Negrete with activities for the kids and Natalya Zernitskaya with kid crafts and catch up on the latest at the Santa Monica Fire Department pop up!
Don't miss the After Party on the lawn where the fun continues after the market until 7pm.
SEE YOU ON MAIN STREET!
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Upcoming Calendar of Events
OPA Book Club: Next planned dates are 9/2 (Agent Sonya), 10/7 (The Big Sleep), 11/4 (James), and 12/2 (The Year of Living Danishly). Email [email protected] for more info. All meets are at 6pm at the Ocean Park Library (2601 Main St.).
OPA Monthly Meeting: Monday, Aug. 10, 6pm @ Ocean Park Library
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: Aug 20, and Sep 3. Email Tess with any questions.
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