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Festival of the Chariots

August 1, 10 a.m., free

Procession: Main Street beginning

at Civic Center

Festival: Windward Avenue, Venice

310.836.2676.

The sight of flower-festooned chariots moving down Venice’s Ocean Front Walk has become a picture postcard view of Venice. The Festival is also an introduction to the culture of India, and yes, there is free vegetarian food.

Rickie Lee Jones

August 5, 7:30 p.m., free

Twilight Dance Series

Santa Monica Pier

www.santamonicapier.org

Ever since she crooned “Chuck E’s in Love,” in 1979, Rickie Lee Jones has been a significant singer-songwriter. And she wears a beret well! Come out and join her hipster music jam.

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