May 29Summer Sky Show, 8pm, preceded by “The Night Sky Show,” 7pm, $5 for one show or $9 for both shows, John Drescher Planetarium, Drescher Hall, SMC, 1900 Pico Blvd., 310.434.4223.May 30Samohi Picnic, 11am-2pm, free, Santa Monica High School Quad, 601 Pico Blvd., 310.396.7027.May 30-31Bu Fest, indie music festival, 11am, $35-$50, Paramount Ranch, Agoura, bufest.comSynapse Dance Theatre, 7:30pm, $12-$15, Broad Stage, SMC Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th St, 310. 434.1200. May 314 x 5, four works by five photographers, reception 6:30-9:30pm, through July 25, Frank Pictures Gallery, Bergamot Station, 310.828.0211.Venice Be Ready, event for preparedness, with information, speakers, displays, and music, 1-4pm, free, Westside Magnet School, 108 Anchorage St., Venice, 310.821.2039.June 1Community Dinner, first of new monthly event, low-cost dinner and socializing, 7pm, $5 donation requested, Church In Ocean Park, 235 Hill St., 310.399.5823.June 2Planning and Community Development Meeting, 6:30-9:30pm, free, Santa Monica Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., smgov.net.June 3Voices of Venice, film by students at Venice Arts, 6 and 8pm, Canal Club, 2025 Pacific Ave., Venice, Venice-arts.org
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