Community Corner
Get Out: Patch's Weekend Planner
Take an evening stroll down Abbot Kinney Blvd, see live 60's folk music, get tips on sustainable living, learn to prune roses or learn flamenco dancing
Still have no idea what to do this weekend? Don't panic. Mar Vista Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks:
Where/When: , Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Venice, CA, Friday, Jan. 6, 6 p.m.
Why Go: The merchants of Abbot Kinney invite you to join them on the first Friday of every month for extended shopping hours. Come stroll down Abbot Kinney Boulevard and explore the ever expanding, eclectic mix of boutiques, restaurants and bars.
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The stores will stay open until 10PM and bars and restaurants will have their normal business hours.
Pricing: Free of charge
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Where/When: , 4316 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, CA, Saturday, Jan. 7, 7:30 p.m.
Why Go: Listen to classic folk music from the 60’s when Boulevard Music presents a live show with The Folk Collection.
Pricing: $17
Where/When: , 3826 Grand View Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, Sunday, Jan. 8, 8:30 a.m.
Why Go: Sustainable Works will be at the Mar Vista Community Council Green Tent. They will be signing people up for their upcoming Free six-week sustainability workshops.
Pricing: Free of charge
Where/When: , 3300 S Centinela Ave, Los Angeles, CA, Sunday, Jan. 8, 11 a.m.
Why Go: Prune your roses now to get them ready for spring! Learn secrets to pruning all rose types, selecting tools and growing organically. Bring gloves, pruners and sturdy shoes for hands-on practice as you and instructor Nina Rumely stroll through this 6-acre, hillside garden overlooking the Pacific.
Pricing: Free of charge
Where/When: , 2200 Virginia Ave, Santa Monica, CA, Sunday, Jan. 8, 4 p.m.
Why Go: The Santa Monica Symphony will present a free flamenco guitar and dance workshop. The afternoon will feature demonstrations and discussion by Los Angeles-based guitarist/composer Adam del Monte and dancer Vanessa Acosta.
Pricing: Free of charge
