Are You Ready for First Fridays?  Friday, June 5 on Abbot Kinney in Venice!

Are You Ready for First Fridays? Friday, June 5 on Abbot Kinney in Venice!

The AKFF Blog is here to help you get in gear for First Fridays with EXCLUSIVE OFFERS &  A GIVEWAY! Take advantage of our Beauty/Skincare Offers before the big day- see Epithereal Skincare & Turning Point Pilates. PLUS WIN Concert Tickets !

EXCLUSIVE OFFERS from Epithereal Skincare

First Fridays-Epithereal-Beautiful-EyesMention AKFF BLOG  or ABBOT KINNEY FIRST FRIDAYS BLOG TO GET THE SPECIALS! 

Epithereal Skincare is the hottest spa in the area – a hop skip and a jump away in Marina del Rey. 

SPECIAL #1
Make your eyes and eyebrows stand out with a professional shaping, tinting and waxing – making those natural assets of yours stand “celebrity style” for only $25.00!

SPECIAL #2
Mask your way to hydration!  Try this quick simple way to nourish your dull, tired skin.  Express Facial for only $60.00 – includes deep cleansing and a  luxurious application of skin soothing TNS Growth Factor Mask.  (total therapy takes 35 mins)

CALL EPITHEREAL TODAY: 310-439-1926
You Must Mention  the AKFF Blog to get the Specials!

13400 West Washington Blvd.Suite 202-A Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
www.epithereal.com

AKFF Sponsor


EXCLUSIVE OFFERS from Turning Point Pilates

Mention AKFF BLOG  or ABBOT KINNEY FIRST FRIDAYS BLOG TO GET THE SPECIALS! 

Turning-Point-Pilates-pilates-men-veniceDrop it Like it’s Hot for 1st Fridays!

Turning Point Pilates, the Venice Classical Pilates Studio will help you get your body looking Fit & Fab!


jump-for-joy-turning-point-pilatesSPECIAL #1

2 Private Lessons for $99

SPECIAL #2
1st class $15 

Call  TURNING POINT PILATES 310-217-7630
or Email the Studio.
You Must Mention  the AKFF Blog to get the Specials!

337 Washington Blvd. #1
 Venice, CA 90292
www.turningpointpilates.com

AKFF Sponsor


Art Opening

1st Fridays-art-sovak-galleryIntroducing two truly dynamic and talented women, Bridget Griggs and Joanna Garel in their debut art opening on Abbot Kinney at Sovak Gallery. Featuring Griggs vibrant “Infinity” series on one side of the space and Garel’s playful Socal iconic images on the other side are sure to make a splash at this new gallery! 7-10pm 1731 Abbot Kinney Blvd, just south of Venice Blvd.

 


Win 2 Concert Tickets for Jon Rowden Group at G2 Gallery

1st Fridays-Live MusicThis is super easy to win- simply REPLY TO THIS POST with ” I LOVE THE AKFF BLOG!”
First person to do so wins the concert tickets! Make sure you can attend the performance on First Friday at 8pm at the G2 Gallery.

The G2 Gallery and Tear It Down Los Angeles | Orange County (TiD) present Genevieve Artadi and Jon Rowden Group. TiD is an artistic community of musicians showcasing modern-creative, progressive, forward-thinking and genre-blurring music. It is partnering with The G2 Gallery for its debut showcase. 8-11:30pm 1503 Abbot Kinney Blvd. Venice, CA 90291
CONGRATULATIONS to our Winner of 2 Tickets, Amy Gordon! Enjoy the Show!
 You can go too: Tickets are $15.00 in advance or $20.00 at the door. Get Tickets.


 

Live Performance

1st Fridays-Free Performance Electric LodgeHigh Voltage is Electric Lodge’s FREE Performance/Happening late night series in its third year at First Fridays. The AKFF Blog is a proud Media Sponsor of the series.

This month’s featured artists are Orit Arfa, Mitsu Salmon and Sharna Fabiano. Orit Arfa brings her novel, The Settler, to life through music inspired by the heroine’s musical search for herself after she loses her home. Highways, by Mitsu Salmon is an evening length piece which incorporates electronic music, storytelling, vocals, movement and drawing. The End of the Night, by Sharna Fabiano, is inspired by the elegance of Buenos Aires tango clubs and offers a glimpse into the imaginations of three would-be tango divas.
9pm 1416 Electric Ave, Venice, California 90291


 

Food Truck CorralFood Trucks & Shopping

Food Trucks are the monster hit of 1st Fridays! There are about 20 to choose from, so you’re sure to find something to eat! Plus, there are some  restaurants on the coolest boulevard – and bars too when you want to quench your thirst!

Food trucks are assigned spots on Abbot Kinney Bl between Palms and Westminster. Check us out  on Twitter @AbbotKinney1st since most food trucks at 1st Fridays post there.

 

Shopping on Abbot Kinney is also a fun option – stores are open late, some have specials too, so check it out! The AKFF team had fun checking out Tumbleweed & Dandelion last month, Ruti, Will Leather and more!  We l0ve it when you post your First Friday pics on  the AKFF Facebook page!


 

Free Photos from the Selfie Truck

Selfie Truck Love-AKFFThe Selfie Truck was at last month’s event and will return this month. Look for the truck with the big blue heart and say you saw it on our blog! Get your photos right there at 1st Fridays! Cool!

First Fridays is Heating up on Friday, May 1 in Venice on Abbot Kinney Boulevard!

First Fridays is Heating up on Friday, May 1 in Venice on Abbot Kinney Boulevard!

Abbot Kinney First Fridays Brings it: Food, Fashion, Beauty, Dating & Party Invite! Check here Again – More to Come!

Food Trucks on San JuanWow, there’s so much to tell you, where do we start? First Fridays basics of course! Let the games begin at 6pm until 10/11pm on Friday May, 2015 on Abbot Kinney Bl in Venice, between Venice Bl. and Westminster (both are at lights).

Food trucks line the hottest boulevard where you will be able to get some eats. Hints for food trucks at May First Friday: pizza, lobster, barbecue and mos def sweet treats and organic food too. See our AKFF Twitter feed for deets.

Turning+Point+Venice-PArtyYou’re Invited to a Party!

Grand Opening Party:
Turning Point Pilates 

Saturday, May 16, 2015 1pm-3pm. 

Bring your friends and check out their brand new studio location while sipping on prosecco and enjoying desserts!

  • Lorna Jane Trunk Show: Discounts on Merchandise

  • Raffle: Pilates, Facial, Massage, Flower Essences

  • Special Deals: Revealed at the Party

  • Ribbon Cutting: 1:30pm with Venice Chamber of Commerce

337 Washington Blvd Suite 1  | Venice, CA 90292 | 310-217-7630 |  turningpointpilates.com

Epithereal Skincare- young fashion modelBeauty & Skincare

Get your skin revitalized after enjoying your First Friday a little too much! B-12 shots and IV therapy to get that glow you’re looking for and an energy boost at Epithereal Skincare, a medical beauty spa in Marina del Rey with a doctor on staff! 

Celebs like Rihanna  & Chrissy Teigen use these treatments :

  • IV Myer’s Cocktail Therapy: the perfect pick me up post 1st Fridays blends vitamins & minerals; energy w/out caffeine buzz

  • IV Vitamin C: antioxidant & standalone therapy – popular as a result of skin brightening effects

  • IV Glutathione: antioxidant-rich treatment helps remedy chronic fatigue or infections, inflammation, depression, asthma, etc

Epithereal Skincare |  13400 West Washington Blvd. Suite 202-A
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292  | 310-439-1926 | epithereal.com

Inviteup-Find Someone you likeInviteUp on Abbot Kinney!

There’s a new app on the dating scene! InviteUp quickly connects you with new people so you can meet in person at the places you want to go. Partner platforms like Foursquare help you narrow down places, choose when you want to go, who grabs the bill & whether you want to fly solo or bring friends.

  • Whether it’s a casual coffee at Intelligentsia or dinner at Gjelina, InviteUp members can PostUp their ideal date in less than 15 seconds

  • Schedule dates within the hour or up to 30 days in advance

  • The app is completely free and browsing dates is anonymous

Download InviteUp for free on the App Store or visit www.inviteup.com.
Post a date for this Friday on Abbot Kinney and find your first InviteUp match!
Look out for the InviteUp team at First Fridays!

First Fridays-Stephanie Johnson Sample Sale flyerFashion: Sample Sale

Stephanie Johnson Sample Sale is  DURING THE DAY FROM 10am – 6pm on First Friday!

  • Luxury Cosmetic Bags from
    $1 – $20*

  • Bags are carried at Nordstrom, Anthropologie & Neiman Marcus

 

Stephanie Johnson Warehouse | 628 Venice Blvd Venice 90291 | stephaniejohnson.com
Corner of  Venice & Abbot Kinney next to Zinque Cafe

*Cash and credit card only. All sales are final.

behind Abbot Kinney (east of it between California and Millwood).High Voltage: Late Night at Electric Lodge

High Voltage is Electric Lodge’s FREE Performance/Installation/Happening late night series. Now in its third year, on First Fridays!

This month’s featured artists: Matthew Olmos + Josh Berkowitz.
Matthew Olmos will present a site-specific, semi-improvised drone work designed to modulate slowly over time with a modular synthesizer system, winds, synth and voice are  to color and change the sound with live projection.
Josh Berkowitz: “My game is arrogance…until I get embarrassed. That’s where you come in.”

Electric Lodge| 1411 Electric Ave Venice 90291 | behind Abbot Kinney (east of it between California and Millwood)

Sponsors: Abbot Kinney First Fridays, Epithereal Skincare, InviteUp, Turning Point Pilates