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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
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.
Holiday Gift Ideas for Christmas 2019
Here’s an Indie Gift Guide where you can Support #LocalArtists #LocalBloggers
Food Truck Guide: First Fridays & Los Angeles – HOT Outta the Oven!
2020 UPDATE:
While food truck events like Abbot Kinney First Friday are not taking place due to Covid-19 restrictions in Los Angeles, you can discover all the regular events where food trucks gather on a monthly basis and be ready for when the events are back in action! Plus, you can support a Small Business! Los Angeles Food Truck Guide now available on Amazon – Find out about all the LA food truck hotspots!
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#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.
Holiday Gift Ideas for Christmas 2019
Here’s an Indie Gift Guide where you can Support #LocalArtists #LocalBloggers
Venice, Santa Monica & Marina del Rey
AKFF Is Back On the Blvd November 3! Get The Latest on Abbot Kinney First Fridays!
Use the hashtag #AKFF to share your your photos of your delicious food with us! We can't wait to see your pics! ⇒ First Fridays FAQ ⇒ Food Truck FYI ⇒ First Fridays Map ⇒ Calendar ⇒ VIP CLUB Food...
AKFF’s List of Spooky Westside Halloween Parties! Cultural Events & Coworking News too!
Santa Monica Zombie Crawl Live out your walking dead dreams at the 5th annual Santa Monica Zombie Crawl Saturday, October 28! The Zombie bar crawl starts at the Santa Monica Pier at 6pm where...
Lincoln Blvd the Next Abbot Kinney in Venice
Lincoln Blvd. has come a long way! Take a stroll down Lincoln Boulevard for a change. This up and coming street is a great place to spend an afternoon exploring or somewhere to chill on your lunch...