Cultural events side note

Just got the latest QofV list of LA area events (with a definite Venice Beach area focus), and thought it might be useful to post the info for y'all:

Fri, May 6 9pm-4am $15 advance
CIRQUE BERZERK BURNINGMAN CAMP BENEFIT PARTY "Release the Freaks" will feature ethno breaks + progressive electrofunk by DJs Karsh Kale, Janaka Selekta, Patrick Harvard and David Starfire. Also aerialists, stilters, skaters, jugglers, fire spinners, massage tables & more.
2210 Lincoln Blvd (just N of Venice Blvd), Venice

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Sat, May 7 10am-5pm $50 advance/$60 at door 11TH ANNUAL VENICE GARDEN TOUR This showcase of unusual and delightful gardens was conceived by landscape designer Jay Griffith and Venice community leaders Linda Lucks and Jan Brilliot as a fundraising event for Las Doradas Children's Center. Your tickets are tax deductible.


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Sat, May 7 1pm $10
"PEACABLE KINGDOM" ~ SCREENING
A powerful and moving documentary about farm animals, described by many viewers as “a life changing experience.” (90 min) Laemmle's 4-Plex, 1332 2nd St, Santa Monica

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Sat, May 7 5–8pm Free
WAYNE WHITE ~ ARTIST RECEPTION
"Organic Remains of A Former World: New Paintings" – New work by the artist, production designer and former puppeteer (on PeeWee’s Playhouse.) Western Project, 3830 Main St, Culver City http://www.western-project.com/news/MainNews.html

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Sat, May 7 6:30-8:30pm Free
ARTNIGHT AT 18TH STREET ARTS CENTER
Gallery receptions, open studios, music and a new site-specific performance by Osseus Labyrint.
18th St Arts Center, 1639 18th St, Santa Monica

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Sun, May 8 5pm Free
EROTIC NIGHT MOTHER'S DAY ~ READINGS
A Hammer tradition featuring steamy readings by renown writers.
Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Westwood


Sat, May 14 10am-7pm Free
14TH ANNUAL SANTA MONICA FESTIVAL
Featuring an eclectic lineup of music, theater and dance on two solar-powered stages in a outdoor setting, + arts workshops and more.
Clover Park, 2600 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica

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Sat & Sun, May 14 & 15 12noon-11pm $20 advance 13TH ANNUAL CRAWFISH FESTIVAL & BAYOU BASH Featuring cajun and zydeco music, dancing, entertainment, children's area, cajun food (including 6,000 pounds of crawfish) and beach bar.
Redondo Beach Seaside Lagoon, 200 N Portofino

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Sat, May 14 6-8pm Free
BRITT EHRINGER ~ ARTIST RECEPTION
"Baghdad Pizza Hut" - On a ranch an hour outside of L.A., Ehringer creates art investigating the multiplicity of images with which we are constantly bombarded. (Show runs through June 11.) Berman/Turner Projects, Bergamot Station, Santa Monica

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Sun, May 15 11am-4pm $65 advance/ packages available
AIA/LA HOME TOUR OF VENICE
Featuring contemporary homes by architects Michael Folonis, David Hertz, Koning Eizenberg and Vaughan Trammel. (Palisades tour June 5 and Santa
Monica+ tour June 26.)
For tickets, call 213.639.0777 or visit:


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Sun, May 15 4pm $15 (kids $5)
YUVAL RON ENSEMBLE ~ CONCERT PERFORMANCE "The Legend of the Baal Shem" - Klezmer meets mystical music of the Middle East in this kabbalistic story about having children, the magic of prayer and finding true love.
Christian Fellowship Church, 269 Old Topanga Canyon Road, Topanga RSVP & more info: info@yuvalronmusic.com

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Sun, May 15 5pm Free
ERIC BOGOSIAN ~ READING
The award-winning playwright, novelist and actor reads from new novel, Wasted Beauty.
Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Westwood


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Tue, May 17
LOS ANGELES GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Please vote for our next mayor and council member!!!


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Sat, May 21 12noon-4pm $75 /$100 Weekend Package VENICE ART & ARCHITECTURE TOURS Self-driving "On the Fringe Tours" showcase notable artists and homes on the Venice Canals and Victoria Avenue.
Part of the Venice Art Walk. Saturday includes Art Auction Preview Reception.

Sun, May 22 11am-6pm $50
Venice Art Walk & Auction
Featuring art auction, food faire, cocktails garden, live entertainment, drawings and more to benefit the Venice Family Clinic.
Begin at Westminster School, 1010 Abbot Kinney

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Sat, June 25 12noon-10pm Free
4TH ANNUAL CARNEVALE! VENICE BEACH
This outdoor festival focuses on the art and artists of Venice and features live entertainment, dancing, food, booths and a costume competition. A Venice Beach Centennial Celebration event.
Windward Circle, Venice