Category Archives: Buy Local Santa Monica

Happy Bike Month, Join the Celebrating!

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  • May is Bike Month 
  • May 12th-18th is Bike Week
  • Thursday, May 16th is Bike to Work Day (BTWD) in LA County!

Santa Monica Spoke, with support from Buy Local Santa Monica is again coordinating our local BTWD Pit Stops, May 16th, plus promotions and bike events anytime during May — listings on our LOCAL MAP and posting that info for you on the regional Map hosted by Metro LA. 
Just sign up below and we will take care of it all for you.  

We had so many great local pitstops on BTWD last year, along with great Bike Month promotions. We have new participants already signing up this year putting us on track to have yet another great Bike Month 2019 in Santa Monica! We invite any local business, individual or organization to join us celebrating by hosting a BTWD Pit Stop or Bike Month Special Promotion!

Sign up to volunteer with Santa Monica Spoke HERE

Sign up HERE to host a Pit Stop (before May 10th to assure any Metro LA swag) or anytime during May to list a Bike Month event or Promotion. — If you are interested in joining forces with another Pit Stop hosted near year please make note in the comments on the form and we will make introductions to any interested pit stops near you to coordinate. 

The maps and Bike Month Specials will be updated regularly to reflect the latest additions – but don’t wait – sign up today! We can’t guarantee availability of Metro BTWD pit stop swag* – specially if you sign up after May 10th. We will provide local materials and will make the trip to Metro LA to pick up any available swag* they are offering for our local registered pit stops so hosts will be able to pick up all of the free materials and any swag* from our office in downtown Santa Monica. Local pick up of our materials and the BTWD Metro swag* will be coordinated during the week of May 13th with registered hosts.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Email us HERE

Hash tags to use and follow:
#BikeMonthSM #BikeMonth #BikeLocalSM #BikeSM #BTWD #GoSaMo #FriendlyRoad
@SMSpoke @BuyLocalSM 

*Based on availability from Metro LA

April HandleBar Happy Hour: Rusty’s

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Every month we gather for great fun, beverages and AWESOME company!
Come join us – all are welcome!

We were rained out in January – but now rescheduled at Rusty’s for April! This month we head to Rusty’s on the Santa Monica Pier for our monthly HandleBar Happy Hour!
They are a Buy Local Business and Voted as the Most Loved Business on the Santa Monica Pier (2015 + 2016) + as a runner-up for Happy Hour + Live Music/Entertainment Venue categories (2016 + 2017)

Day ……… Thursday 
Date …….. April 25th
Time ……. 5:30pm – 7:30pm or ?
Where …. Rusty’s, 256 Santa Monica Pier 

#HBHH #BikeLocalSM #BikeSM #SMSpoke #DrinkLocalSM #EatLocalSM

Our Happy Hours support local businesses and BuyLocalSM like Rusty’s on the Santa Monica Pier.

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End of every month we like to get together for fun, support local businesses, and to celebrate all things bike.
Always fun, always family friendly!

Socialize, talk bikes, give input ….

If it’s on your way don’t forget to pass the Bike Counter!

Big thank you to our March #BuyLocalSM #BikeLocalSM #HBHH venue El Cholo â€” WE HAD SO MUCH FUN!

We had a GREAT GROUP – FUN was had by all!

Celebrate #BikeLocalSM, our Buy Local SM businesses, happy hour + new friends at our monthly events!  Learn about upcoming local bike events + find out about and connect with us at SM Spoke… as we visit and introduce you to some of our Buy Local SM businesses.  Eat Local, Drink Local, Buy Local AND Bike Local SM!

March HandleBar Happy Hour at El Cholo, March 28th

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Every month we gather for great fun, beverages and AWESOME company! Come join us – all are welcome!

This month we heading back to El Cholo for our monthly HandleBar Happy Hour! Local Mexican chain serving classic dishes & margaritas in a traditional setting since the 1920s!
They are a Buy Local Business and VOTED MOST LOVED SANTA MONICA RESTAURANT (2018)

Day ……… Thursday
Date …….. March 28th
Time ……. 5:30pm – ? – 7:30pm – HH prices end,
Where …. El Cholo, 1025 Wilshire Boulevard

We get a special veggie version of the cantina tacos (see HH menu below), as well as extended happy hour pricing for our group until 7:30pm.

#HBHH #BikeLocalSM #BikeSM #SMSpoke #DrinkLocalSM #EatLocalSM

Our Happy Hours support local businesses and BuyLocalSM like El Cholo.

bike_local_sticker

End of every month we like to get together for fun, support local businesses, and to celebrate all things bike.
Always fun, always family friendly!

Socialize, talk bikes, give input ….

If it’s on your way don’t forget to pass the Bike Counter!

Big thank you to our Bonus February #BuyLocalSM #BikeLocalSM #HBHH venue The Curious Palate and our February Host The Gallery Food Hall at Tap Take Over with Santa Monica Brew Works, Azule, Paperboy and VoltaggioBrothers’ SRTFSH — WE HAD SO MUCH FUN!

We had a GREAT GROUP – FUN was had by all!

Celebrate #BikeLocalSM, our Buy Local SM businesses, happy hour + new friends at our monthly events!  Learn about upcoming local bike events + find out about and connect with us at SM Spoke… as we visit and introduce you to some of our Buy Local SM businesses.  Eat Local, Drink Local, Buy Local AND Bike Local SM!

We will get the option of vegetarian/vegan Cantina Tacos and extended HH prices until 7:30pm for the entire group.

Who do you LOVE?

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VOTE TODAY for your #MostLovedSM!

Voting for your Most Loved Santa Monica Businesses of 2019 started February 1st!
We’d LOVE to have your VOTE for Santa Monica Spoke
Category #18, advocacy/non-profit!
VOTE HERE

Buy Local for our Schools:  Did you know that any purchase you make at a Santa Monica business directly helps support our schools?  In 2017, we collectively raised $8 Million for the SMMUSD just by buying local!

SUPPORT Buy Local.  If you are a Santa Monica business, click here to JOIN this free campaign.  If you are a resident, local employees, business owner or frequent local visitor, show your support for our community by signing the pledge. 

February HandleBar Happy Hour – on Friday Feb 22nd!

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Rain or Shine!
We visit The Gallery Food Hall during Tap Take Over with Santa Monica Brew Works, Friday February 22nd!

Third Street Promenade’s Premier Dining Collective is next to the famed Criterion Theater. The Gallery, a state-of-the-art marquee food hall featuring unique, neighborhood-serving restaurants and a mix of indoor and outdoor dining space, including the Promenade’s only elevated dining deck.

In addition to $3 Beers from Santa Monica Brew Works —

Our group will enjoy extended Happy Hour past 7pm at Azule, Paperboy and Voltaggio Brothers’ STRFSH!

We will gather for great fun, beverages and AWESOME company — off our usual schedule on a Friday! Come join us!
#HBHH #BikeLocalSM #BikeSM #SMSpoke #DrinkLocalSM #EatLocalSM

Our Happy Hours support local businesses and BuyLocalSM like all venues at The Gallery Food Hall.

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End of every month we like to get together for fun, support local businesses, and to celebrate all things bike.
Always fun, always family friendly!

Socialize, talk bikes, give input ….

If it’s on your way don’t forget to pass the Bike Counter!

Big thank you to our Bonus February #BuyLocalSM #BikeLocalSM #HBHH venue The Curious Palate! SO MUCH FUN!

We had a GREAT GROUP – FUN was had by all!

Celebrate #BikeLocalSM, our Buy Local SM businesses, happy hour + new friends at our monthly events!  Learn about upcoming local bike events + find out about and connect with us at SM Spoke… as we visit and introduce you to some of our Buy Local SM businesses.  Eat Local, Drink Local, Buy Local AND Bike Local SM!