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Deets: Back by popular demand, the city of Santa Monica in partnership with Community Arts Resources (CARS) presents Endless Summer C.A.M.P. (Community | Art | Music | Picnic), the cultural event series celebrating community, arts, and culture at Tongva Park. This free celebration invites attendees to pack a picnic, blankets, and beach chairs and enjoy four Saturday afternoons showcasing artists from across Santa Monica and the LA region sharing their culture through unique performances and hands-on crafts. The family-friendly series will take place in the center of Tongva Park, at Gathering Hill, on Saturdays from Aug. 3 to Aug. 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Endless Summer C.A.M.P. will feature interactive music and dance performances from India, Mexico, and the Philippines, and Santa Monica locals, GRAMMY® nominated family artists Andrew & Polly. In addition to music and dance performances, youth from Santa Monica will take the stage performing mini rock concerts and Ballet Folklorico. Hands-on craft workshops including puppet and kite-making enhance the day’s activities. Angel Fruits Cart will offer fresh fruit for purchase throughout the day.
Attendees can spend the full day in Santa Monica and explore local businesses and restaurants in nearby Downtown, 3rd Street Promenade, the Pier, and Main Street.
Endless Summer C.A.M.P. Event Lineup
Aug. 3, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Bollywood dance performance by Joya Kazi Entertainment along with bells and beads adornment workshop with Matti Sands. Angel Fruits Cart will offer fresh fruit for purchase.
Aug. 10, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Philippine dance, music and song by Kayamanan Ng Lahi along with Traditional Mexican folklorico dance by Academia de Danza Ballet Folklorico Flor de Mayo’s youth ballet. Artist Eros Cortes will lead a plant terrarium workshop and Angel Fruits Cart will offer fresh fruit for purchase
Aug. 17, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Puppet show with the Bob Baker Marionette Theater along with a performance by Grammy-nominated family artists Andrew & Polly. A puppet-making workshop will be led by reDiscover and Angel Fruits Cart will offer fresh fruit for purchase
Aug. 24, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Animals from around the world with Conservation Ambassadors/Zoo to You along with mini rock concerts from the youth bands of KID ROW. Artist Dajin Yoon will lead a kite-making workshop. Angel Fruits Cart will offer fresh fruit for purchase
Hint for the Average Socialite: This event is open to the public!
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