The City celebrates its art, culture and the environment with a festival of performing and visual arts. Attractions include musical acts Quetzal, Bucovina Klezmer, Viver Brasil Dance Company, Downbeat Showdown – a talent competition a la American Idol, which showcases talented local high school youth – and traditional dances of Grupo Folklórico Herencia Mexicana. Craft demonstrations, hands-on art and environmental workshops and more. Clover Park, 2600 Ocean Park Blvd., rain or shine, free, www.arts.santa-monica.org or 310.458. 8350.
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