Events: L.A. BBQ Festival to sizzle at Santa Monica Pier

A hearty appetite is encouraged at the Los Angeles BBQ Festival, a three-day celebration of basted and sizzling meats, including spare ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket. Sample delectables from Texas Thunder BBQ, Chicago BBQ Co., Bourbon Q and more, with live music provided by Ticket to Ride, Peter Cash, Sgt. Peppers and Black Crystal Wolf Kids. Santa Monica Pier, 1550 Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Monica. 4:30-7:30 p.m. Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat.-Sun. (310) 902-6955. https://www.labbqfest.com.