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Thursday, May 20
“Happy and Gay” by Kentwood Players Virtual Theater,
Through May 23 Presented by Kentwood Players Virtual Theater Series, “Happy and Gay” by Mary Steelsmith, adapted for Zoom and directed by Susan Stangl, is about two long-time church ladies, Betty (Sarilee Kahn) and Veronica (Valerie Sullivan) that have seen it all – until today as they work together from their own homes to prepare for a “gay wedding” reception. But adjusting to the new Zoom technology proves to be a bit of a challenge! Hilarity and social commentary abound as the two discuss proper procedures and wonder what their congregation will say about their preacher’s radical decision to use the church for these kinds of affairs. All programming streams can be watched for free at youtube.com/kentwoodplayers
COURTESY OF SANTA MONICA SYMPHONY
On Sunday May 30 at 2 p.m., the Santa Monica Symphony will host a Memorial Day Weekend concert live stream featuring works from Bach, Brahms and others.
Saturday, May 22
Marina del Rey Farmers
Market, 8 to 9 a.m. (seniors), 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (general public) 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 at 14101 Panay Way. More information is available at beaches.lacounty.gov/ mdrfarmersmarket
Theatricum Jazz Brunch,
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your own brunch and enjoy an afternoon of jazz streamed live into your home from the rustic outdoor amphitheater at Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum in Topanga. Admission to the live Zoom event is free. Legendary bass player Darryl “Dnotes” Harris (who regularly plays with Stevie Wonder) heads up the band. He will be joined by lead guitarist Bray Ghiglia; acoustic guitarist and vocalist Sariyah Idan; Rivers, on African drums; vocalists Chezere Brathwaite and Camille Lourde Wyatt; and other surprise guests for an afternoon of jazz standards, original music, freestyle jazz and chart-topping hits. Tickets are free but donations are welcome. Get the Zoom link at theatricum.com/jazzbrunch
California Strong Drive-In
Movie Fundraiser, 6 p.m. California Strong announced its next major fundraiser for California residents impacted by natural disasters and tragic events over the past few years. Purchase tickets to a summertime drive-in showing of “Major League”. The drive-in movie event will take place at Calamigos Ranch in Malibu and actor Charlie Sheen will be doing a Q&A. Gates open at 6 p.m. with the pre-show beginning at 7:30 p.m. and the movie starting at 8 p.m. There will be food trucks, snack shacks and drink options on-site. All proceeds will benefit families in need. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit californiastrong.org
Sunday, May 23
Santa Monica Main Street
Farmers’ Market, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Shop for local fresh produce and prepared foods from local restaurants starting at 2640 Main Street. 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.
Mar Vista Farmers Market,
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This vibrant, year-round market offers local produce, prepared foods, kids crafts and live events. Located at 12198 Venice Blvd., Grand View at Venice Boulevard. For more information, visit marvistafarmersmarket.org Spring Gala, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Congregation Mishkon Tephilo of Venice will hold its annual gala online. Honoree Cindy Goldstein is being saluted for more than three decades of service to the congregation and a personal history that mirrors contemporary American Jewish life. The virtual gala is Mishkon’s major fundraiser of the year. It replaces an in-person event that was first postponed, then cancelled, because of the pandemic. Called Zoom Gala Gala (a name suggested by Rabbi Katzan and inspired by a Hebrew folk son), the event will also be one of many welcomes for the new rabbi, who emphasized his enthusiasm for the role. The only happy hour and cocktail party is free (tax-deductible donations encouraged) with remarks, music and ruach (spirit) offered by Mishkon musicians, personalities and political leaders. For more information, visit marvistafarmersmarket.org
Venice Electric Light Parade,
6 p.m. Marcus Gladney created the Venice Electric Light Parade to bring together bike enthusiasts who love to light up their bikes and set out into the night along the beautiful Venice Beach boardwalk. The group meets every Sunday at sunset, at Windward Plaza on the boardwalk, down from the worldfamous Venice sign. Must have safety lights and wheel lights (not required to ride) will be available for purchase. As many as 100 people show up each Sunday night for a chance to join the community for a few hours of fun. Everyone welcome, all ages, all bikes. For more information, visit facebook.com/ veniceelectriclightparade
Sunday, May 30
Memorial Day Weekend
Concert Live Stream, 2 p.m. The Santa Monica Symphony Orchestra will be hosting a Memorial Day Weekend Concert live stream featuring works from Bach, Kuhlau, Doppler, HensonConant and Brahms. The concert will be followed by a Q&A session with the performers, hosted by KUSC’s Rich Capparela. The concert is free but registration is required. To register, visit smsymphony. org/events/memorialdayweekend concertlivestream
Monday, May 31
Field of Flags Dedication
Ceremony, 11 a.m. The Woman’s Club of Playa del Rey is hosting its Field of Flags Fundraiser Event for Memorial Weekend, which will include a field of flags on the center median of Manchester Boulevard on display from May 29 through 31. The fundraiser will benefit Shelter to Soldier, a nonprofit that rescues dogs from California shelters and trains them to become psychiatric service dogs for post-9/11 combat veterans who are suffering from PTSD. On May 31, the club is planning a dedication ceremony in front of its club house and Councilman Mike Bonin will be in attendance. For more information, call 310-980-2635. 8039 W. Manchester Blvd., Playa del Rey
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STUNNING SPANISH HOME IN PLAYA DEL REY
“Experience this stunning Spanish style home,” says agent James Suarez. “Step through the tranquil courtyard into the home’s formal living room with adjacent wine cellar. The open-concept family room features a showpiece FP, plantation shutters, rich hardwood floors and elegant French doors to the well-manicured backyard. Equipped w/SS appliances, granite counters, a butler’s pantry and cherry cabinets, the kitchen is a prime example of luxury living. Retreat upstairs to the resort-like master suite with plush carpeting, FP, huge walk-in closet and en suite with jetted tub, granite/tile finishes and rainfall glass shower. The 2nd level also includes a junior master, 2 more sizable bedrooms, 2 full baths and a loft-style media room. This home includes a casita with full bath, privately accessible via the front courtyard, perfect for working from home. Additional details include peek-a-boo ocean views, artificial grass and attached 3-car garage. Close to Playa del Rey’s shores, award-winning shops and restaurants.”
Offered at $2,599,000
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WOODSON HOME AT PLAYA VISTA
“Overlooking a quiet courtyard, this home boasts a quiet location in one of Playa Vistas most sought after neighborhoods,” says agent Kris Zacuto. “With tree top views and an ideal orientation overlooking a rare landscaped open lot, this single family detached luxury home is a short walk to The Resort and Runway representing one of the most popular locations in Playa Vista. With three bedrooms and an additional office space, a two-car private garage along with a private guest space, this tech forward and turn key detached single family home has it all in the heart of Silicon Beach.”
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PLAYA VISTA LUXURY CONDO
“Enjoy picturesque sunsets from this luxurious west facing 2BD/2.5BA + den in the prestigious “Chatelaine” building,” says agent Jesse Weinberg. “This elegant unit features a spacious living room with oversized windows, a cozy fireplace, high ceilings, and a large balcony overlooking the pool and views of the Wetlands. This light and bright unit also boasts an updated kitchen with breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, granite counters, and custom cabinetry. The expansive master suite features an en-suite bath, and a large walk-in closet. Unit also includes in-unit laundry and side by side parking.”
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“This California contemporary is divided into two units,” says agent Stephanie Younger. “Unit A is freshly remodeled and configured as a 3BD/2BA plan. The spacious master offers his-and-hers walk in closets and a gracious en suite. Two more bedrooms and a second full bath complete the floor plan for unit A. Unit B is configured as a 2BD/2BA featuring a generous open concept kitchen and comfortable living room. An additional bedroom with hallway bath completes the floor plan. Unit C doubles as a guest cottage with spacious living room, full bath, and separate bedroom.”
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THE ARGONAUT REAL ESTATE BUSINESS NEWS
Eviction moratorium expiration looms and one-in-four California renters aren’t sure they can pay rent
The eviction moratorium has kept struggling renters housed during the pandemic. But what will happen when landlords are able to resume evictions for non-payment of rent after June 2021? According to the U.S. Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey, during March 17 – March 29, 2021 in California: • 16% of households were behind on rent payments; • 6% of households felt they were very likely to be evicted from their current housing in the next two months; • 22% of households felt they were somewhat likely to be evicted from their current housing in the next two months; • 14% of households had no confidence in their ability to make next month’s rental payment; and • 11% of households had only a slight confidence in their ability to make next month’s rental payment. With roughly one-in-four renters lacking confidence in their ability to pay next month’s rent and one-in-three believing they may be evicted in the coming months, the stability of the rental market is rapidly crumbling.
When the moratorium ends, the evictions will begin
The eviction moratorium is currently scheduled to expire on June 30, 2021. Without further extensions of the moratorium, many renters will soon find themselves homeless. As revealed in the Census survey, some renters are simply unsure about whether they will have housing in the coming months. The three main sources contributing to eviction uncertainty are: • federal and local government policies; • the course of the economic recovery; and • individual landlord discretion. With government policies, the question remains whether the administration will extend the moratorium. In the event it gets extended (for the fourth time) on a federal level, the question then becomes: for how long? In California, the governor signed Senate Bill (SB) 91 into law early this year, extending the statewide eviction moratorium to June 2021 and providing assistance for landlords with $2.6 billion in federal stimulus funds. For the economic category, the deciding factor is when jobs will return for renters. Without a reliable source of income, tenants cannot pay. The lack of renter confidence stems from the 1.7 million Californians still jobless — and millions more nationwide — as a result of the 2020 recession. Finally, when the moratorium is up, it’s entirely up to landlords to choose how to respond. They may evict the tenant and demand repayment of rent (unlikely to be successful with a jobless tenant), or they may choose to work with tenants to find mutually beneficial solutions, such as setting up repayment plans. In California, SB 91 assists landlords who agree to waive 20% of unpaid rent for incomequalifying tenants by reimbursing 80% of the unpaid rent owed between April 1, 2020 and March 31, 2021. This program is a positive step in helping landlords keep tenants housed and continue to cover costs, but it is not a full solution. As the expiration of the eviction moratorium looms closer for renters who do not qualify or whose landlords choose not to participate in the program, so too does the threat of eviction. Whether landlords and tenants will work out payment plans for back-rent owed or whether landlords will evict from missed payments remains unknown. Either way, expect to see evictions — and vacancies — rise following the moratorium’s expiration. Although some categories leading to eviction remain murky, one thing is clear: renters regaining access to jobs is imperative for these renters to maintain payments and, on a broader scale, for the real estate market to recover.
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