429 Ocean Front Walk Venice, CA 90291
Alfred Johnson sings at Central (formerly 14 Below) on Friday from 5-8pm. He will play several sets of his original acoustic tunes with a few covers in the mix. No cover so come on down below and check out this talented musician.
Also on Friday: opening at Cave Gallery, 6-10pm, 1108 Abbot Kinney Blvd.
Saturday Venice Beach Music Festival, Art Events
This hot and happening annual festival down at the beach on Saturday from 11:00am – 7:30pm showcases some of the hottest local musicians in town! and it’s Free! featuring both music and art talent at Windward Plaza at the boardwalk- just look for the big “V” sculpture. Make sure to hear Michael Jost and Peter Damian from Venice and see the cool kaliedoscopic art from Artist Rich Yaker.
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Art by Rich Yaker at the Festival |
Band Lineup:
Peter Damian (Steet Smart)
The Broken Numbers Band
Concepto Tambor
Djinn
Grapes & Nuts
Michael Jost and Friends
Trevor Menear
Damaged Kids
Cacophony by Video Artist, Michael Baroff |
Art Opening at Blue 7 Gallery in Santa Monica on Saturday
Reception from 6-9 pm at the reception for a group art exhibit called “Sand in Your Pants” where local artist Michael Baroff shows “Six Beach Scenarios” – a series of short videos (10 minute loop) shown throughout the evening.
Blue 7 Gallery — 3129 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica — (across the street from Trader Joe’s).
More Events coming… Nezt week Venice Art Crawl 1 Year Anniversary on Thursday!
Gumbo Brothers at Angel’sThe Gumbo Bros. bring their New Orleans style funk to Angel’s, a really cool 1920’s speakeasy themed bar in Santa Monica on Saturday night.
Second Line Second Saturday – The Gumbo Brothers with Horns Saturday at 9:30pm.
Angel’s, 2460 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica, CA