Now for a great ending to a beautiful weekend. Sunday August 17, 2025 Arts and Entertainment bring us even more of a variety of events. Start with CicLAvia and ride your bike or walk at the open street event in Venice and Culver City. Picnic downtown at Grand Park, or enjoy some art, theatre and live music all over the city of Angels.
August 17, 2025 Arts and Entertainment
CicLAvia presented by Metro its 61st Los Angeles Open Streets Event. Today’s CicLAvia spotlights Culver City meets Venice! Just in case you didn’t know, CicLAvia is a non-profit organization that has been opening streets (no cars) throughout LA County since 2010. That means people can walk, run, bicycle, rollerblade. Basically the 6.75-mile pop-up park is strictly for people powered modes of transportation.
The Culver City meets Venice CicLAvia features 4 hubs and runs on both Venice Blvd and Washington Blvd. Of course it depends on where you decide to join the event. The hubs are a place to dismount, offering bike parking free water, and restrooms. It’s a perfect place to take a break, do some family-fun activities. Free pedicab rides are also available. Be sure to visit the website for the full route. Event: 9am-4pm; https://www.ciclavia.org/
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LA Theatre
The Actors’ Gang continues its annual tradition of Free Shakespeare in the Park. Roswell That Ends Well takes place today 11:00am. This rendition and interpretation of Shakespeare’s All’s Well That Ends Well features outer space and the Wild West. A cowgirl with dreams of dance-battling in outer space finally gets her wish, thanks to a four-armed alien king. The show takes place in downtown Culver City at Media Park and is free to the public. Performance 11am; Media Park, 9070 W. Venice Blvd., Culver City 90232 and is adjacent to The Actors’ Gang Theater. Reservations are advised for the FREE show; theactorsgang.com
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Downtown
Run, don’t walk to see & Juliet at the Ahmanson Theatre. This witty, high-energy musical turns the world’s most famous romance upside down. & Juliet dares to ask: what if Juliet’s story didn’t end with Romeo? Instead, she seizes control, rewriting her fate for a second shot at life and love—on her own terms.
Rachel-Simone (from the North American Tour) & Juliet; Photo by Matthew Murphy
Read more about it on the & Juliet at the Ahmanson Feature. Performances: 1pm & 7pm; Ahmanson Theatre, 135 North Grand Avenue, LA, 90012; CenterTheatreGroup.org
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More theatre in West LA…The Motherf**cker with the Hat continues at Odyssey Theatre. The revival of Stephen Adly Guirgis’ popular play brings five powerhouse performers in one show. The compelling story features love, commitment, as well as redemption. Performance: 2pm; General Admission: $45; Seniors: $35; Students $30 (with student ID); The Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd, LA, 90025. Reservations: https://www.tmfwth.com https://odysseytheatre.com/whats-on/
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Santa Monica
The Fantasticks continues at Ruskin Group Theatre for a limited run. This enchanting multi-award-winning musical, is still to this day the longest running off Broadway play. This is a wonderful show. I saw it when it when I lived in NYC (a very long time ago). The original off-Broadway production opened in 1960 and ran for 42 years. Although I didn’t catch the original cast (Hey, I’m not that old), I did thoroughly enjoy it.
Director Elina de Santos takes the story into the 21st century, keeping the same wit, sensitivity and beauty of the original story. Furthermore, her staging brings fresh insight with an imaginative flair to a cherished classic. Actors include: Michael D. Cohen, Danny Bernardo, Rhett Hemingway, Kiel Kennedy, Sophie Pollono, Michael Redfield, Raven Scott, John Wuchte, and Silas Shultz. Run time is approximately 120 minutes (including one 10-minute intermission). The show runs through August 24, 2025;
Performance: 8pm; Tickets are $45 (student/senior discounts $30 and also groups 10+ $33) and can be purchased in advance at www.ruskingrouptheatre.com or by calling (310) 397-3244. Free parking available on-site. Ruskin Group Theatre, 3000 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90405; https://www.ruskingrouptheatre.com/
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Malibu Wines
Wine Down Sunday takes place at today at Malibu Wines & Beer Garden. Sip, snack, and socialize with Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival in a scenic outdoor setting. The event will feature, performances, prizes, etc. Ticket cost covers 2 drinks from a selected menu. All guests in attendance must be at least 21 years of age and must bring a physical valid government ID. No children or infants are allowed. Wine Down Sunday event: 2-4pm; Admission: $30; Malibu Wines & Beer Garden, 23130 Sherman Way, West Hills, CA 91307; https://lawtf.org/
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Downtown
Gloria Molina Grand Park, powered by The Music Center continues its Sunday Sessions today. The events features live DJs, dancing, picnicking, or sip cocktails and hang out at the 21+ beer garden.
Today’s event is curated by Soul Source and features house music powerhouse DJs blksoap, Roy Davis Jr., Mark de Clive-Lowe, Mantron, Juliet Mendoza and Mr. Choc (MC of the event). Moreover, guests can participate in creating their own are via tie dying. Event: 3-8pm; Gloria Molina Grand Park, 200 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles 90012; https://grandparkla.org/sundaysessions
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Mid City
Matter Studio holds an opening art party for two new exhibitions – Milo Harvey: Transcending Matter and Craig Wcislo: Evolving Matter. Each artist spotlights a different medium in their perspective solo exhibition. Milo Harvey utilizes photography to investigate his life as transsexual man in Transcending Matter. As Ceramist Craig Wcislo’s Evolving Matter spotlights sculpture that was inspired by his rocket scientist parents. Art Party: 4-8pm; Matter Studio Gallery, 5080 W. Pico Blvd., LA, 90019; https://matterstudiogallery.com/
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The City of West Hollywood presents another FREE concert as part of Summer Sounds 2025. Tonight, the FREE outdoor concert series presents Brainstory and Motown On Mondays LA (MOMLA)
Brainstory a psychedelic soul trio. It includes: Brothers Kevin and Tony Martin, along with longtime friend Eric Hagstrom. While MOMLA celebrates the music of Motown Records (from 1960-1990s). Performance: 4-6:30pm; Plummer Park, 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard West Hollywood, 90046; https://summersoundsweho-2025aug17.eventbrite.com
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Sundays at the Mint
In Mid City…The Mint presents Jazz Sundays. The rotating selection offers the best in LA’s Jazz Music scene. But be sure to check the Mint’s calendar for up-to-date info as well as guest performers/musicians.
Furthermore, Musicians who want to jam will get in free with an instrument after 9pm (one drink minimum). For table reservations, please email themintdinnerreservations@gmail.com Doors open: 7pm; Enjoy the jam with special guests at 9:30pm; Ticket prices vary depending on entry time; Visit the website for the full schedule. The Mint, 6010 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035; https://themintla.com
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