WESTSIDE HAPPENINGS Compiled by Kamala Kirk
PHOTO COURTESY OF SANTA MONICA PLACE
Have an event for the calendar? Send it to kamala@ timespublications.com Marina del Rey Farmers Market, Saturday, Jan. 29 This weekly outdoor event allows Westside residents to support local produce sellers and other vendors. Food from a wide variety of businesses is available for purchase. Masks are required and only 40 people are allowed to shop at any one time. Held in parking lot 11. 14101 Panay Way, Marina del Rey, 8 to 9 a.m. (seniors), 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (general public), beaches.lacounty.gov/ mdrfarmersmarket Santa Monica Main Street Farmers Market, Sunday, Jan. 30 Shop for local fresh produce and prepared foods from local restaurants. You can also enjoy musical entertainment from featured weekly bands, face painting, balloon designs, and if you catch it on the right week, a cooking demonstration featuring local produce. 2640 Main St., Santa Monica, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mar Vista Farmers Market, Sunday, Jan. 30 This vibrant, year-round market offers local produce, prepared foods, kids crafts and live events. 12198 Venice Blvd., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., marvistafarmersmarket.org Motor Avenue Farmers Market, Sunday, Jan. 30 The Motor Avenue Farmers
From Feb. 1 to 8, Santa Monica Place will commemorate the Year of the Tiger to honor the Lunar New Year with a variety of fun offerings. Market enhances the farm-totable connection and availability of fresh, local produce to residents of the Palms, Cheviot Hills, Beverlywood and surrounding communities. The market is dedicated to cultivating a sustainable food system through its operation and educational programs. The market consistently provides a wonderful opportunity to create synergy between local businesses and residents while promoting a healthy city and a vibrant community. Open every Sunday, rain or shine. 10418 National Blvd., Los Angeles, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., motoravenuemarket.com
Westchester Farmers Market Sunday, Jan. 30 Certified farmers market brings together some of the region’s best small and micro farmers from the Central Coast and Ventura counties with over 30 local food businesses, kids activities and live bands. Held in the heart of downtown Westchester adjacent to many new and thriving local businesses from an independent bookstore to local eateries with plenty of free parking. Held every Sunday rain or shine! 6200 W. 87th St., Los Angeles, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., westchesterfarmersmkt.com COURTESY PHOTO
On Sunday, Jan. 30 at 11 a.m., Sugar Palm at Viceroy Santa Monica will host an exclusive outdoor succulent building class led by the owner of the local boutique nursery, The Juicy Leaf. PAGE 20 THE ARGONAUT JANUARY 27, 2022
Succulent Building Workshop & Brunch Sunday, Jan. 30 Beachside hotel Viceroy Santa Monica and boutique Highland Park plant shop The Juicy Leaf are partnering up for an exclusive succulent building class and brunch. Under the palms on the outdoor patio of the hotel’s new restaurant concept Sugar Palm, Juicy Leaf owner Felix Navarro will guide attendees on constructing and caring for their very own succulent arrangement to display proudly at home or give as a gift. Tickets, priced at $65 and available for purchase on OpenTable, include a cocktail or mocktail and a Black Elegance succulent arrangement. In addition to the workshop and plant-inspired libations, attendees can also partake in brunch bites from the Sunrise Menu. Engaging and accessible for those of all ages and artistic abilities, the workshop will allow participants to flex their creative muscles, enjoy great company and dine on innovative, market fresh cuisine. 1819 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, 11 a.m., bit.ly/35k42yG Lunar New Year at Santa Monica Place Feb. 1 to 8 Santa Monica Place will commemorate the Year of the Tiger to honor the Lunar New
Year with a variety of offerings. Guests will enjoy red and gold lanterns draped over Center Plaza, as well as red envelopes with special deals from participating shops and restaurants, take-home craft kits and fortune cookies. Well-wishers have the opportunity to participate in a Lunar New Year tradition by hanging their wish on the cherry blossom wishing trees for prosperity and renewal for the new year. On Feb. 4, The Gourmandise School will also offer a Date Night: Lunar New Year Celebration class where participants will learn how to make special cocktails and dishes, and on Feb. 10 a 90-minute virtual Lunar New Year celebration with Chef Katie Chin will take place. 395 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, santamonicaplace.com A Gourmet Winemaker Dinner Wednesday, Feb. 2 At this special dinner, you’ll have the opportunity to taste five of Swank N Smith Winery’s outstanding wines paired with authentic Cuban cuisine from the culinary team of El Rincon Criollo. Winemaker/ owner Gregg Smith will be on hand to talk about his wines and his winemaking philosophy. Attendance will be limited to 30 guests so book your reservations soon to ensure your seats. Call 310-397-9295 to make reservations. 4361 Sepulveda Boulevard, Culver City, 7 to 10 p.m., bit.ly/3HdXRdH Freeway Funk Yard Standup Comedy Friday, Feb. 4 Come watch some of LA’s top comics perform in an outdoor speakeasy in a large hidden lot nestled near a secret Westside LA freeway. Lineup includes Nick Hoff and Ryan Churchill. Beer and wine available for donation. $15 per person. 5301 Grosvenor Street, Los Angeles, 8 to 10 p.m., bit.ly/3H2ByaA
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