Events
Stay connected with Santa Monica's vibrant community through our comprehensive Event Calendar. From beach festivals and farmers markets to cultural celebrations and neighborhood gatherings, we compile the most complete listing of local events. Our regularly updated calendar features everything from Pier concerts and Third Street Promenade performances to art gallery openings and community meetings. Whether you're planning your weekend or looking for family activities, our Event Calendar helps you discover the best of Santa Monica's daily happenings. Find detailed information about times, locations, and ticket prices for events throughout our beachside city, all in one convenient place.
Get Some LOVE on Sunday
I’m going to be honest with you. There is probably more going on, but you’ll have to do a little...
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Happy Memorial Day?
SHOOTING IN THE DARK I imagine most columnists feel that way sometimes. Who’s reading? Is anybody reading?! Are the people...
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Venice – Venice Art Crawl Plants Itself on Rose Avenue and FlowerFest Blooms
Venice Art Crawl x FlowerFest blossoms on Saturday, June 1, and everything will be coming up flowers, food, and art...
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Citywide – Meals on Wheels West Honors Two SoCalGas Employees with 2019 Community Champion Award
Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) announced that it has received the 2019 Community Champions by Meals on Wheels West (MOW...
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HUNTINGTON BEACH – California beach tribute for Dick Dale, King of Surf Guitar
Family members, friends and fans attended a Southern California beach memorial for Dick Dale, the late King of the Surf...
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Young author spins a yarn about courage and dragons on the Santa Monica Pier
The Santa Monica Pier can be an overwhelming place. Hundreds if not thousands of bodies bristle against each other and...
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A Spring Retreat has someone retreating
It begins on Friday evening with a loud burst of raucous laughter and everyone shouting at once, and ends on...
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From Dudamel to Dead Boys
You think this week is full of tough choices? Summer concert season is just about here. Look out. Get a...
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Oceans and Canyons
We live in a time of ecological transition, and human beings have the greatest influence over what direction Planet Earth...
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Tacotopia coming to the Promenade
Sun-kissed Santa Monica is an Instagrammable marvel on its own, but that hasn’t stopped the city from getting into the...
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