Earth Day is officially Monday, April 22, but there are events all month long, and all over Southern California, that give you a chance to celebrate. Earth Day LA on Thursday, April 11 at Grand Park in Downtown LA includes live performances, children’s recycled-art projects, green tech demos, and free trees until they run out!
https://grandparkla.org/event/earth-day-l-a-2019/
https://www.eventbrite.com/d/ca–los-angeles/earth-day-events/

Did you know that Culver City is one of the 10 best arts districts in the nation, according to USA Today? You can explore the contemporary galleries and exhibitions, as well as the eateries and shops, on Saturday, April 13 from 4–6pm, and every second Saturday.  https://culvercityartsdistrict.com/events/

The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books is a can’t-miss event, April 13–14. This giant annual outdoor book fair is held on the USC campus with books for sale, live readings and music, and cultural entertainment. You never know who is going to show up—Dave Eggers, Margaret Atwood, and the late Ray Bradbury are just a few of the famous names who have made an appearance. Hop on the Metro from the Westside for an easy ride to USC!   https://events.latimes.com/festivalofbooks/

Meet like-minded neighbors, network, share stories and save (nine) lives this weekend at the Culver City Community Cat Workshop. Donation is $50, plus $25 for each of your friends. Graduates will receive certificates…and more! All day Saturday, March 30, starting at 9am. VETERANS MEMORIAL COMPLEX, 4117 Overland Avenue in the MULTIPURPOSE ROOM. Parking on the grounds is free.  http://www.feralcatcaretakers.org

Culver City’s KUSTAA is a unique eatery and international specialty market, offering a wide selection of wine, olive oils, crackers, sweets and bakery delights. Start your morning with an espresso and a fresh croissant, enjoy a lunch of handcrafted sandwiches and salads on the spacious outdoor patio, or consult with their team to select the perfect cheeses, wines and spirits for a date night or gift basket. Weekly events include Wine & Cheese Tasting Fridays and Raclette Night on Wednesdays and Saturdays. 12954 W. Washington Blvd.  http://kustaa.la