Weekend Happenings in Santa Monica - May 18-20
Here’s a partial list of what’s going on in Santa Monica, CA this weekend:
The 21st Annual Santa Monica Festival takes place in Clover Park on Saturday from 11am - 6pm. Billed as “a zero-waste festival filled with eclectic music, dance, visual arts, food, information and shopping”, the festival offers something for everyone while promoting a greener lifestyle. There will also be DIY art workshops, a food salon, and about a dozen food trucks.
For those of you on the north side of town, Montana Avenue will host their annual Sidewalk Sale on Saturday from 10am - 6pm. Sales ranging from 10%-90% off can be found along the tony shopping area which stretches from 7th - 17th Streets.
If you like theater, then you have your choice of checking out two plays which end their respective runs this weekend: Psycho Beach Party at the Morgan-Wixson Theatre, a spoof on the surf and beach blanket movies of the 1960s, or The Rubber Room at the Miles Memorial Playhouse which tackles a more serious matter. The latter is a co-production of West of Broadway and Santa Monica Rep.
The Filmantropy Festival is already underway at Bergamot Station. This festival is showcasing films that aim to inspire change and raise awareness on “important social, economic, medical, environmental, educational and spiritual issues”. A gala awards celebration will cap the festival on Saturday night.
Finally, if you’re looking to enjoy a weekend brunch, stop by Brick & Mortar on Main Street which now opens at 10am on weekends. They offer bottomless mimosas and a bloody mary bar along with breakfast. Another solid option is Bru’s Wiffle on Wilshire Blvd and 24th Street. They just started selling beer and wine, giving you more beverage options to go with your waffles.
That’s just a sample of what’s coming up this weekend in beautiful Santa Monica!
