Project Save Our Surf First Annual Surfathon and Celebrity Gala/Auction,, April 5, Surfathon 10am-3pm, Gala 6-10pm,Ocean Park Beach @ 2600 Barnard Way and Shutters on the Beach Hotel, 1 Pico Blvd., $100, 310.271.0202 .Surfer Shaun Tomson and actor/surfer Tanna Frederick are teaming up to bring you this double-your-fun benefit with proceeds going to conservation group OCEANA. Surf’s up during the day, on the beach with celebrity surfers, including champion Peter Townen and Lost’s Michelle Rodriguez . Later, hang out with more celebs and enjoy tapas and performances at the gala. Surf’s up!Sam Cherry: Photographs of Charles Bukowski, Malcolm McNeil, and Wiliam Burroughs: The Lost Art of Ah Pook Is Here, April 4,reception 6-9pm, through May 2, Track 16, Bergamot Station, track16.com.Charles Bukowski and William Burroughs are associated with gritty, funky,darkly funny writing. What do they have to do with art? These exhibits features photographs of Bukowski by an equally nonconformist photographer, and illustrations for an unfinished graphic novel by Burroughs. Warning: attend at your own risk.
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