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Culver City’s 2025 Taste of Screenland: Culver Classics

The Culver City Taste of Screenland event invites participants to “step back into Culver City’s golden era”. It highlights the city’s rich history in film and entertainment… without Prohibition, of course! The event features tastings from local restaurants and bars. This event offers a unique opportunity to sample Culver City’s culinary and cocktail scene. Wander through the heart of what’s known as “Screenland” due to its movie-making legacy.

How much are Taste of Screenland: Culver Classics tickets?

It is a free tasting celebration. Yes, it’s free.

What are the exact date and time for Taste of Screenland: Culver Classics

The exact date and time for Taste of Screenland: Culver Classics is Wednesday, September 17, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM in Downtown Culver City.

The 2025 event’s programming is designed as a walking or winding tasting tour. It evokes the glamour of the 1920s–1930s when Culver City served as a hub for classic Hollywood productions. The goal is to create a lively, nostalgia-filled gathering that connects the community and celebrates the area’s ongoing contributions to the film industry. This event is organized by the Downtown Culver City Business Association. They regularly produce unique, thematic experiences that merge local dining, history, and public engagement. Locals are encouraged to participate and vote in related promotions. One of which is the “Culver Cup” competition. Favorites among restaurants and cocktails are decided by the community.

Which downtown restaurants and vendors will offer tastings that night?

A full list of participating restaurants and vendors for the Taste of Screenland event, has not yet been officially published. However, the event instructions specify that visitors can pick up their free “Passport” for tastings at any downtown business marked with a film slate on the night of the event. These marked locations are the official tasting stops. The following venues are already confirmed as main drop-off points:

  • 33Taps
  • Piccalilli
  • The Culver Theater

Guests will stroll through Downtown Culver City, sampling film-themed cocktails and mocktails at participating businesses along the route. Previous Downtown Culver City tasting walks have featured favorites like Akasha, Bacari, Rush Street, Meet in Paris, Public School 310, Simonette, and Culver Hotel. So many of these are likely to be involved this year as well. But, the official, comprehensive lineup is expected to be released closer to the event date.

Attendees are encouraged to look for the film slate markers on businesses the evening of the event to discover which establishments are serving tastings and to pick up their tasting Passport. At the end of the night (8PM), drop off your passport at 33Taps, Piccalilli, or The Culver Theater for a chance to win a Downtown Culver City Gift Card. Final vendor and restaurant details are anticipated soon via official Downtown Culver City channels.

Taste of Screenland stands out for combining food and drink with a celebration of Culver City’s cinematic past. It draws both residents and visitors for a one-of-a-kind evening in the city’s walkable downtown district.

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