what’s hotVenice Art Walk, Auctions, and Art and Architecture ToursMay 16-17, tours noon-4pm, art walk May 17, 11am-6pmArt Walk begins at Westminster School, 1010 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice $50-$175, 310.392.WALK It’s time again for the original art walk, a day-long tour of more than 60 Venice artists’ studios, with a silent auction of 400 works of art. The accompanying Art and Architecture tours will include Rustic Canyon, the Venice Canals, and a self-guided walking tour of Venice. All proceeds go to the Venice Family Clinic.49th Annual Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest and Folk FestivalMay 17, 9am-6pm, Paramount ranch, Agoura, $10-$12 topangabanjofiddle.org. This event is just plain fun, with over 100 singing/playing contestants competing for a $7500 prize. Among those performing will be Whiskey Chimp, Peter Feldmann, Fur Dixon & Steve Werner, and Susie Glaze. In addition, you are welcome to bring your own instrument and jam!
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