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Annenberg Community Beach House Grand Opening April 25, 10am-4pm, free, Annenberg Community Beach House, 415 PCH 310.458.4904.It’s finally here, Santa Monica’s own beach getaway with swimming pool, on the site of Marion Davies’ former beach house. Come for the grand opening featuringvolleyball, kite flying, sand sculpture, a dance competition, storytelling, and a “first splash” by Cirque Du Soleil at 11am. Venice Art Walk and Auctions, Donut Jamboree, April 30, other events, May 16-17, various locations, $50-$100, 310.392.WALK.With proceeds benefiting the Venice Family Clinic, the annual Venice Art Walk event series kicks off this yearwith a party at the studio of legendary Venice artist Laddie John Dill, featuring DJs, live music, freshly made donuts and other refreshments, and an art auction. Then watch for the art and architecture tours coming up in May.

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