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Venice Art Crawl Thursday December 16

It's time for the monthly Art Crawl! Popup Galleries abound along the Boardwalk and streets surrounding it from 6-10pm. Times may vary by venue. Local Artists display their art at various locations. Cadillac Hotel is one of the newest galleries on Dudley Ave (1 block South of Rose).  The photos are from their opening this past weekend. Make sure to check it out and the many other  pop ups from Venice to Rose!

Art Crawl December Highlights:

Creative Chakra Spa- Herbal Elixir Tasting & art! 4:30-8:30pm
Tell Sandie you saw it here! Just south of the main art crawl past Washington on Pacific
3401 Pacific Ave, 2A & 2B, Venice CA 90292

Whole Foods Market- Paintings by Annabel Ruffel 5:30- 8:30pm
Also off the main art crawl path at Rose & Lincoln
225 Lincoln Blvd Venice 90291

Danny's Venice- Brett Woods Last Show of the Year 4:00 - 9:30pm
23 Windward Ave right by the beach

Figtree's Cafe- Fine Art, Photography, Live Entertainment 6:00-9:00pmfree live music, art, specials on food/drinks 2 blocks south of Rose on the Boardwalk
429 Ocean Front Walk Venice 90291

MOMENTUM: December Lights - 6:00pm - 2:00am
10 extremely talented artists and a roster of amazing DJs., video projections by Grant Buckerfield and others outside
57 Market St. Venice 90291

19th St. Eatery- Kalidoscope art by Rich Yaker 6:00-10:00pm
across from Paddle Tennis Courts
1827 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291
 

Opening Reception at The Happening Gallery

A festive holiday art opening is this Saturday, December 18, 6-9pm at The Happening Gallery in Marina Del Rey! (Just down the street from Venice).

Group show of talented Local Artists!

Holiday Cocktails from One Natural Experience!

4047 Lincoln Blvd.
(between Walgreens and Bartel's)
Marina Del Rey
Saturday, December 11
6-9pm

Art Openings Friday & Saturday, Holiday Benefits Saturday

Friday December 10:

Art Opening at Cave Gallery

Cave Gallery is in its new location on Abbot Kinney Boulevard! This is a Special Group Show, featuring artist, Craww with dj's and live painting by Codak.

1108 Abbot Kinney Blvd. (near Westminster)

Friday, December 10, 7-10pm

Saturday December 11:

St. Joseph Center Thrift Store

St. Joseph Center is hosting another exciting boutique event at their Thrift Store.
 
1828 Lincoln Blvd.
(between Pico and Michigan)
Santa Monica
Saturday, December 11 10am-4pm
Parking in the rear and on the street

They’ve gathered their very best including Antiques, Jewelry, Designer Clothes, Brand New Men’s Shoes, Vintage Hats, Children’s Toys, Fine China, Incredible Furniture, Holiday Decorations!

Proceeds help low-income and homeless families and individuals achieve self-sufficiency.
www.sjcthriftstore.com

Venice Family Clinic Benefit on Abbot Kinney Blvd.

Robert Graham Boutique on Abbot Kinney hosts a Winter Wonderland at their flagship store where 20% of all sales will be donated to the:

Venice Family Clinic.

1326 Abbot Kinney Blvd.
Saturday, December 11
11am-4pm

12:30 Holiday Baking Demo from 3 Square Cafe + Bakery

www.venicefamilyclinic.org



Art Opening at The Happening Gallery

This is actually a closing party for the Harvest Exhibit at the newest gallery in the Marina features a group show, along with wine and harvest brew!
 
4047 Lincoln Blvd.
(between Walgreens and Bartel's)
Marina Del Rey
Saturday, December 11
6-9pm





33rd Annual Venice - Santa Monica Christmas Run

The run starts in Santa Monica at the beach and goes thru Venice along the Boardwalk. The run benefits 2 charities: Harvest Home and Partners in Malawi.10 k starts at 7:30 am, 5k starts at9;15am, kids fun run starts at 10:15am. Race Day registration, 6am.

More info:
 
www.christmasrun.org
note- the website was not active at time of publishing
424-254-2326(for street closure info)