Jazz saxophonist Donald Harrison perform during the 27th annual Twilight Dance Series at the Santa Monica Pier on Thursday, September 8, 2011.

Members of the  L.A. Leggers run along the Santa Monica Boardwalk on Saturday, September 3, 2011. The runners are training for the 2012 Los Angeles Marathon which is expected to take place on March 18, 2012. L.A. Leggers is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization. Their membership includes runners, walkers and volunteer with diverse backgrounds and experience. The organization offers members training and an educational program that enables individuals to attain their own personal goals and objectives. By following their training program, ordinary people can complete an extraordinary challenge - finishing a 1/2 or full marathon.

Outback Catering rotisseries a 60 pound pig at Venice Beach during the Muscle Beach Bodybuilding championship on Monday, September 5, 2011.

Pico Farmers Market Manager Ted Galvan roasts peppers and corn on the cob on Saturday, September 3, 2011. 

2011 Muscle Beach Bodybuilding Championship (Women) - Images by Fabian Lewkowicz

Women pose during the the Muscle Beach Bodybuilding championship at Venice Beach on Monday, September 5, 2011. The bodybuilding championship was produced by Joe Wheatley productions.

2011 Muscle Beach Bodybuilding Championship - Images by Fabian Lewkowicz

Bodybuilders pose-off during the the Muscle Beach Bodybuilding championship at Venice Beach on Monday, September 5, 2011. The bodybuilding championship was produced by Joe Wheatley productions.

Friends pose for a photo during the Pharaohs Festival at the Third Street Promenade on Sunday, September 4, 2011.

The sunset in Santa Monica on Sunday, September 4, 2011.