The Talenti #QSquad gave out free Talenti Gelato Pops at Ocean Front Walk on Wednesday, August 21, 2013. Talenti gelato e sorbetto is the best-selling gelato and third best-selling premium ice cream brand in the United States. Talenti is made with only the finest natural and raw ingredients, carefully sourced locally and from around the world.

Don Knott drives his 1930 Ford Town Sedan down the Santa Monica Pier on Sunday, August 18, 2013.

A woman looks at Fabian Lewkowicz Photography during the "I ♥ SANT MONICA" opening reception at the Jeanie Madsen Gallery on Friday, August 17, 2013. The exhibit celebrates Santa Monica’s beauty, culture, and lifestyle. Featured artists are Mark Andrew Allen, Robyn Horton, Scott Horton, Fabian Lewkowicz, Ken Matthews, Leslie Miranda, Vincent Walker, and more. Proceeds will benefit the charity, A New Beautiful, instilling confidence and self worth in teenagers. The exhibit is sponsored by the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce, Buy Local Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Jaycees.

Kids race across the Beach House Pool in the Cardboard Yacht Regatta at the Annenberg Community Beach House on Saturday, August 17, 2013. The homemade yachts were made from only corrugated cardboard and duct tape. Photo by Nick Steers

Dancers perform during the 10th annual Sri Lanka Day festival at the Third Street Promenade on Saturday, August 2013. Sri Lanka Day is an annual one-day event presented by Sri Lanka Foundation showcasing Sri Lankan musicians, dancers, food and businesses. Since the first event in 2006, Sri Lanka Day has grown to become the largest event promoting Sri Lanka and Sri Lankan culture in U.S.A. In 2010, Sri Lanka Day attracted more than one hundred thousand visitors.

A buddhist monk, from Sri Ratana International Buddhist Center, blesses a man during Sri Lanka Day at Third Street Promenade on Saturday, August 17, 2013. Sri Lanka Day is an annual one-day event presented by Sri Lanka Foundation showcasing Sri Lankan musicians, dancers, food and businesses. Since the first event in 2006, Sri Lanka Day has grown to become the largest event promoting Sri Lanka and Sri Lankan culture in U.S.A. In 2010, Sri Lanka Day attracted more than one hundred thousand visitors.

Jeanie Madsen Gallery presents a new exhibit entitled "I LOVE SANTA MONICA" opening this Saturday night featuring photography by Santa Monica Close-up's Fabian Lewkowicz. The exhibit celebrates Santa Monica’s beauty, culture, and lifestyle. The red carpet charity event will feature live music and DJ, catering by Tasting Spoons, wine bar, AMAzon Coconut Water, Jarritos sodas, and more. Featured artists will include Mark Andrew Allen, Robyn Horton, Scott Horton, Fabian Lewkowicz, Ken Matthews, Leslie Miranda, Vincent Walker, and more. All artists will be present. Proceeds will benefit the charity, A New Beautiful, instilling confidence and self worth in teenagers. The exhibit is sponsored by the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce, Buy Local Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Jaycees

Tickets: $10 in advance online, $15 at the door
Information: 310-393-7436
Jeanie Madsen Gallery, 1431 Ocean Ave.

Baron Davis,34, a two-time NBA All-Star who most recently played for the New York Knicks, visits with Santa Monica PALmembers during a grand opening celebration of the PAL dance room. The dance room was dedicated by Rising Stars of Americaand United in Harmony. Rising Stars of America was founded in 2004 by two-time NBA All-Star Baron Davis, as a way for him to give back to the community. This non profit organization runs basketball camps, clinics, and tournaments year round.