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Friday, September 10 & Saturday, September 11

The Original Catalina Wine Mixer

3 p.m.-11 p.m.

World renowned annual event for wine and food lovers. Descanso Beach Club, 1 St. Catherine Way, Avalon, Catalina Island. www.VisitCatalinaIsland.com/catalina-wine-mixer

Friday, September 10

Guided Coastal Hike

10 a.m.

The Los Angeles Maritime Institute (LAMI) operates the Official Tall Ships & Maritime Ambassadors of the City of Los Angeles. And you have several upcoming opportunities to sail on them.

September 18 is the Hello Autumn Sail

October 16 is the Harvest Sail

November 20 is the Give Thanks Sail

December 4 is the Holiday Parade Afloat

The sailings are fun and help support the important leadership educational programs offered by LAMI.

The September First Thursday Art Walk comes early in the month, on the second. And it will include free performances.

Beginning at 6 p.m., Dave Widow and Mike Watt will perform, along with the Second Men. There’s also going to be a free photo booth. It takes place at the northeast corner of 6th and Mesa Streets.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL MAY, 2022 BECAUSE OF THE POSTPONEMENT OF LA FLEET WEEK

TALLSHIP VILLAGE DOCKSIDE FUN 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily

• International Guild of Knot Tyers Rope Making Machine
• Sea Scout Maritime Demos
• STEAM Activities
• Period Reenactors
• Crafts
• Unique Photo-Ops
• Nautical Woodcraft
• Harbor Education Sails, Cannon Battle Sails, Sunset Sails, Free Deck Tours, Booth Activities

Tall Ships Sailing Daily

Sunday, September 5

1:30-6;45 p.m.

Live music with Flashback Heart Attack, Champagne Yacht Club, and Buffet Island Band. Descanso Beach Club, 1 St. Catherine Way, Avalon, Catalina Island. www.LoveCatalina.com/events. Tickets from $12