New Year, New Experiences in Venice Beach

Feel good about the new year in Venice, with a lineup of wellbeing-focused experiences, community gatherings, and favorite local traditions for kicking off 2024.

Out of the Blue at Winston House

Starting January 4, Out of the Blue will curate 30 musical performances in 30 days—all showcasing a lineup of artists to watch in 2024, guided by the group’s mission to support emerging artists while helping fans discover new music. 

 

Double Rainbow Comedy Show at Aviator Nation 

Laugh out loud at Double Rainbow’s monthly live stand-up comedy show, featuring both local and known names every third Friday of the month at Aviator Nation, one of LA’s coolest retro storefronts located in the heart of Venice Beach.

 

First Fridays on Abbot Kinney

Be part of a longstanding Venice tradition at the year’s inaugural First Friday, where a lively lineup of food trucks and local venders pop up for the evening along Abbot Kinney. Happening January 5 from 5-9:30pm.

 

Venice Run Club 

Get moving in the new year with weekly local community runs, hosted three times a week and open to the public, including: Track Tuesdays, Mobbin Wednesdays, and Long Run Saturdays. 

 

Main Street Farmer’s Market

Discover the abundance of the season at the weekly Main Street Farmer’s Market in Santa Monica, one of the city’s best markets for organic produce, prepared foods, live music, and more. Every Sunday on Main Street from 8:30am-1:30pm.

2640 Main St. Santa Monica, CA 90405

 

Trivia Nights at Juneshine Santa Monica

Sip seasonal draft kombuchas and engage in a little healthy competition at weekly trivia nights at the Juneshine Santa Monica location — hosted every Tuesday starting from 6:30pm. 

2914 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405

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