Our weekly guide to food and entertainment goings-on in and around town includes multiple free Summer music events, a sunset swim at Annenberg Community Beach House, sandwich and taco recommendations and much more.
Night Market at The Bungalow: Every Thursday night through August 29, expect food vendors, beverage activations, family-friendly activities, live musical and DJ performances, and celebrity guest appearances. Free and open to the public for guests of all ages and pet friendly. Thursdays 5–11pm. Details here.
Last Thursdays Summer Concert Series on the Venice Boardwalk: Come out and celebrate summer and experience the best of Venice Beach and support our local venues. Free. Thursday, July 25, 6:30pm–Sunset at 300 Ocean Front Walk. More info here.
Sunset Swim at Annenberg Community Beach House: After a long (and hot) week, cool off with a Sunset Swim this Friday, July 26 at the oceanside pool located on the historic former estate of actress Marion Davies. The adults-only session runs from 6–9pm. More info here.
"They Will Skate Again" Event: "Founded by 3X world champion quadriplegic surfer Jesse Billauer, Life Rolls On is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with various disabilities. Saturday, July 27, 10am at Venice Skate Park. More info here.
Twisted Gypsy Fleetwood Mac Reimagined Event: Get ready to experience a night of wild and twisted fun at this exclusive speakeasy the Killer Yacht Club OverKill Room in Marina del Rey. Saturday July 27, 8pm at 4211 Admiralty Way. Details here.
What to Eat & Drink?
Sirena at The Georgian celebrates National Wine and Cheese Day: $60 gets you three "curated wines paired with cheese boards in collaboration with The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills." Thursday, July 25, 5–7pm at 1415 Ocean Ave. More details here on Resy.
"16 stunning waterfront restaurants to relish in Los Angeles": This Eater LA article includes several SaMo spots like Sirena at The Georgian, The Lobster at the Pier and The Penthouse at The Huntley as good places to "settle into ocean views, salty breezes and excellent food and drink." More info here.
The best sandwich shops in Los Angeles: This Infatuation list includes Bay Cities as expected along with Lady & Larder at Lincoln & Pico and Tre Mani on Ocean Park Blvd. More info here.
Los Angeles Times declares "LA’s next great sandwich shop is in Santa Monica": Much love is given to the new Breadhead on Montana: "The Mozzarella is a case study in balance. The lush parts: generous lobes of fresh cheese, thick slivers of ripe avocado laid out like toppled dominoes and a za’atar spread bringing crucial herby zing. The contrasts: perfectly employed alfalfa sprouts that rustle against the teeth and pickled onion slivers for snap. These layers stand with sturdy poise between slices of medium-thin focaccia, engineered for slightly more crunch than squish. Would you like to know more?
Further Afield: Hammer Museum summer concert: Live music comes to The Hammer’s courtyard via performances by DJ Monalisa, this year’s NPR Tiny Desk Concert Winner, The Philharmonik and Plea of Soulection. Thursday, July 25. Happy hour starts at 6:30pm, music starts at 7:30pm and the galleries will be open from 7 to 9pm. Free to attend. 10899 Wilshire Blvd. More info here.
Looking Ahead: National Night Out (8/6),Montana Ave. (8/24), The Pier’s Birthday Bash (9/6), Main St. Day of the Dog Festival (9/7), Montana Ave. Art Walk (9/28)
If there’s something you think is worth highlighting around town, reach out to me at sean@smdp.com
