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Food Trucks, Events, Art + Culture in Los AngelesFounded in Venice, CA
@Abbotkinney1st is an independent blog website started in 2008 by a Venice local that put Abbot Kinney First Fridays monthly food truck event on the map! Find out about the best food truck events in Los Angeles, including: Venice, Santa Monica, Downtown LA , in addition to Art Shows and Cultural Events.

From the Vault: Venice Celebrity Event Photos
FROM THE VAULT: Celebrity Photo Gallery Showcase is here to cheer you up! After attending hundreds of events in Venice and Los Angeles over the years, our Editor has a curated collection for you.
You’ll see photos from events like: the Venice sign lighting that includes celebrities like Pink, Robert Downey Jr, Mark Lennon and the band Venice, local bands and musician such as Suzy Williams, The Gumbo Brothers and Miss Jessica. Plus, skateboarding icon Tony Alva, Music icon Norwood Fisher from Fishbone and more.
Recent Posts
Food Photo Gallery | Venice & First Fridays
We’re all going a little stir crazy with all these restrictions with Covid-19, I don’t know about you, but I sure am! I figure we could all use a little break and enjoy some FOOD photos from past food truck and food related events over the years! Enjoy our tasty food photo gallery! PS You might see a Celebrity Chef in there!
#FoodtoGo #FoodResources #FoodLosAngeles
#abbotkinney1st will not be happening in April so check out our links for helping you find #food in #LosAngeles with #foodtogo options #farmersmarkets and essentials, whether you’re a #foodie or just want some #goodeats! #1stfridays
A Visual Feast: Art Show Season is Here in Los Angeles!
January is jumping and there is a slew of major art shows coming to Los Angeles! This post will list the major art fairs that are happening in January and February for 2020.
Food Trucks
Venice Food Trucks First Friday 2020
Abbot Kinney First Fridays is the premiere food truck event that takes place on every First Friday of the month in Venice with an endless stream of food trucks. But wait! Unfortunately, but not surprisingly, it’s been cancelled for May after it was cancelled in April, due to legit Covid-19 health concerns.
Food Photo Gallery | Venice & First Fridays
We’re all going a little stir crazy with all these restrictions with Covid-19, I don’t know about you, but I sure am! I figure we could all use a little break and enjoy some FOOD photos from past food truck and food related events over the years! Enjoy our tasty food photo gallery! PS You might see a Celebrity Chef in there!
#FoodtoGo #FoodResources #FoodLosAngeles
#abbotkinney1st will not be happening in April so check out our links for helping you find #food in #LosAngeles with #foodtogo options #farmersmarkets and essentials, whether you’re a #foodie or just want some #goodeats! #1stfridays
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