What to Do After the Holiday

Now that the July 4th holiday has passed, you might be looking for something to do.

While you can relax as one option, you can also enjoy some cultural activities, from art shows to film screenings and an arts day camp for kids (yes, something to keep their interest while school's out!).

Venice Arts sponsors the 2011 Media Arts Summer Camp, which starts Tuesday and runs through Friday, July 29. Media Arts Camp is for ages 10-18. In a 3-hour intensive workshop in the morning, there is the opportunity to explore a different aspect of photography, film­making, animation, or comics, and take a field trip or go on a field shoot. Call 310-578-1745 or email info@venice-arts.org to get more information. Camp is free for low income families.

just opened a new art exhibit, "Gang of Six." The art exhibit feaqtures six atists that all share the common interest of cutting edge printmaking in the L.A. area, including Bob Branaman, John Greco, and Carleton Christy. Opening reception is Saturday at 1 p.m. See website for details and admission poilicy.

The Lit Show Film Fest at Beyond Baroque is a free event on Thursday at 7 p.m., hosted by Gerry Fialka. This is a cinematic preview for the Suzy Williams Lit Show on July 16 and features rare clips with and about Raymond Chandler, Norton Juster, PG Wodehouse, Lewis Carroll, Robert Frost, Shakespeare, Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, Sam Beckett, and Truman Capote, as well as Marlon Brando singing Tennessee Williams lyrics.

Also on Thursday, the hosts the dynamic duo, Bach to Blues and Beyond, featuring a wide array of musical styles, in a free performance starting at 6:30 p.m.. See the Library website for more events.

Sidenote: Next Monday, there is live jazz with Cal Bennett at Hal's Bar and Grill on Abbot Kinney, the locals know this free show is a delight for Venetians, celebs and others. It's a free show, with rotating musical acts that starts around 9 p.m.