🌱 Patch AM: Why top beer buyers are heading to Marina del Rey in December

Good morning Marina del Rey! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why top beer buyers are heading to Marina del Rey in December
• How AI testing at Marina del Rey Hotel could change local hospitality

Also on today's calendar: Live improv comedy show! 🎭😂 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Humid, with a high of 79 and low of 68 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 79, low: 68.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 76 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Brewbound Live 2026: Whole Foods Market and Global Partners Join 1:1 Meetings (brewbound.com) — Marina del Rey will host Brewbound Live 2026 at the Marina del Rey Marriott this December, bringing beer and beverage-alcohol brands together with major retailers and distributors. Local industry professionals can register to attend, request 1:1 meetings with decision-makers from Whole Foods Market, Global Partners and others, and tap into panels, tastings, and a Pitch Slam competition over the two-day conference.
   

• 5 things to know for Sept. 21 (costar.com) — A new AI-focused hotel management company has been quietly testing its technology at the Marina del Rey Hotel, aiming to cut on-site and corporate staffing while boosting profitability. For local residents and hospitality workers, this experiment could preview how automation and artificial intelligence may change hotel jobs and guest experiences in Marina del Rey and across California.
   

📸 Around Marina del Rey

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Marina del Rey

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 24
• Live improv comedy show! 🎭😂 →
  Michelle Danner Acting Studio, 10820 Washington Blvd, Culver City
  8:30 pm
Saturday September 26
• FREE Chamber Music Palisades Woodwind Quartet Concert →
  Brentwood Presbyterian Church, 12000 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 24
• Oysters & Martinis →
  13534 Bali Way, Marina del Rey
  4:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• FREE Marina Movie Nights | Hocus Pocus →
  Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey
• Oktoberfest →
  Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club, 13589 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey
  11:00 am
• Saturday Date Night in Marina del Rey →
  Barbianca Restaurant and Bar, Hotel MDR, Marina del Rey
  6:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Marina Drum Circle 2026 →
  Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey
• The Million Dollar Breakfast Club, Marina del Rey →
  Starbucks at Lincoln and Fiji Way, 4724 1/2 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey
  7:00 am
Tuesday September 29
• Venture/McGreggor Tuesday Evening Series Six →
  Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club, 13589 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• 45+ Date Night in Marina del Rey →
  Barbianca Restaurant and Bar, Hotel MDR, Marina del Rey
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Real Estate Vendors Expo Returns October 8th →
  IMAN Cultural Center, 3376 Motor Ave, Los Angeles
  6:30 pm
• "How to Fix & Flip Houses" →
  IMAN Cultural Center, 3376 Motor Ave, Los Angeles
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Macy's posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Womens Shoes, Culver City Center - Full Time in Culver City. Apply here.
• CarMax posted a job opening for Inventory associate in Inglewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marina del Rey here.

🗞 Nearby News

Culver City

• The Culver City Planning Commission to hold Hearing on Citywide Parking Maximums Ordinance (culvercityobserver.com)
• Culver City Education Foundation Presents $1 Million Check to Culver City Unified Scholol District (culvercityobserver.com)
• Abilities Carnival & Resource Fair – Oct. 4 (culvercitycrossroads.com)

Santa Monica

• Santa Monica Approves Second SB 79 Housing Development (smdp.com)

Manhattan Beach

• Manhattan Beach Extends $5 Wave Rider, Cuts Service To 3 Days A Week (patch.com)
• Fonz's Returns To Manhattan Beach For 5 Sold-Out Nights (patch.com)

Ok Marina del Rey! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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