The Venice West

Welcome to The Venice West! Our venue is the culmination of a few longtime local friends who love live music and grew frustrated with having very few places on the west side that could deliver on a consistent basis. After many late nights and missed shows, we decided to stop complaining and do something about it. Five years (and a pandemic) later - after a long and twisty road - the project finally came to fruition and TVW was born. "Venice West" was coined to describe the lesser known "Beat" scene in Venice and surrounding areas during the late 1950s and early '60s. This era helped define Venice as a global brand known for its cultural diversity, eccentricity, and expression through music and the arts; where places like "The Gas House" and "Venice West Cafe" created a haven for poets, musicians, and eccentric locals to share their words, sounds, and creativity. The Venice West is about community. Our goal is simple: create a welcome place for music fans and artists alike to enjoy co