The exhibit SkyScapes at the Annenberg Community Beach House, has been extended to Sunday, September 16th.

Santa Monica Bay Woman’s Club presents
“Yes, There Really is a Mr. Wilshire,” Friday, August 24, 7pm

Come hear the story of Henry Gaylord Wilshire, known as the millionaire socialist, and how he acquired a 35 acre barley field and turned it into a 16 mile thoroughfare from Santa Monica to downtown Los Angeles. Lou Rosen is author of “Henry Gaylord Wilshire: The Millionaire Socialist” and will be presenting his research.

Free Admission. For more information: 310-866-3468
Santa Monica Bay Woman’s Club, 1210 4th St.

The MixMatch Dance Festival, Friday, Aug. 24, 8pm – Sept. 2

Showcasing all forms of dance such as jazz, ballet/pointe, modern, contemporary, tap, belly, pole, lyrical, hip hop, and folk, The MixMatch Dance Festival brings together dance companies/artists from all backgrounds across the U.S. in 6 different shows, presenting over 50 works.

Admission: $14, For more information: 661-755-2182
Miles Memorial Playhouse, 1130 Lincoln Blvd.

Sri Lanka Day, Saturday, August 25, 10am-10pm

Sri Lanka Day is an annual one-day event presented by the Sri Lanka Foundation on the Third Street Promenade. The day showcases Sri Lankan musicians, dancers, food and businesses. Since the first event in 2006, Sri Lanka Day has grown to become the largest event promoting Sri Lanka and Sri Lankan culture in U.S.A.

Free Admission. For more information: 213-483-0126

McCabe’s Guitar Shop presents Eleni Mandell & David Dondero, Saturday, August 25, 8pm

Eleni Mandell’s brand new album, I Can See The Future, was produced by Joe Chiccarelli (The Shins, The Strokes, White Stripes) and features a slew of great players (Greg Leisz, Steve Berlin, Joey Waronker, and others) adding a variety of instrumental flavors that complement and frame her dreamy, understated vocals.

Also on the program is David Dondero, about whom No Depression says: “…has shown a remarkable ability to capture the heart of America in his songs, which he does with his rambling, poetic narratives, like a modern day Jack Kerouac, and in turn captures the heart of humankind.”

Admission: $15. For more information: 310-586-6488,
McCabe’s Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Blvd.

Jazz on the Lawn: Rogelio Mitchell & Friends, Sunday, August 26, 5-7pm

Panamanian-born Rogelio Mitchell has drawn from the musical styles of the Caribbean islands to create a sound rich in rhythm and harmony. With his unique blend of calypso, reggae, soca and jazz, Mitchell has toured extensively throughout Central and South America and has appeared at such festivals and series’ such as the Santa Barbara Jazz Festival, LACMA Latin Sounds and the Distant Accords Awards. Treats for this week are Frozen Crush Italian Ice, Alili’s Fresh Fruit and IZZE Sparkling Juice.

Free admission, parking, and bike valet, Stewart Street Park, 1836 Stewart St.