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.
Santa Monica International Teen Film Festival returns this weekend
By Emanuela Boisbouvier Daily Press Intern LeRoya Sanford refused to let a lack of actors stop her from entering the...
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Santa Monica church raising money for Orlando shooting victims
By Roberto Luna Daily Press Intern Santa Monica residents will be able to enjoy jazz, classic and contemporary music while...
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Music, food and fun: Your guide to summer in Santa Monica
By Emanuela Boisbouvier Daily Press Intern Santa Monica summer days can be draining as thermometers reach the 100-degree peek and...
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Diverse skills on offer at Santa Monica libraries’ How-To Festival
By Jeong Park Daily Press Intern Learning new skills takes effort and guidance. The Santa Monica Public Library seeks to...
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How pedaling on the Pier will get kids to camp
When looking for the perfect way to raise money for inner-city children in Los Angeles, the Harold Robinson Foundation took...
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MAINopoly street event returns this Sunday
This Sunday Santa Monica residents and visitors alike will have the chance to play a life size version of a...
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A royal course in water safety
The princess in the pool. Sounds like a fairytale out of a modern storybook, right? But it was a dream...
Read moreRusty’s Emerging Artist Competition hits the last week of its preliminary round
This Thursday, Rusty's Surf Ranch will host another group of bands in its fifth and final week of the preliminary...
Read moreRusty’s Emerging Artist Competition goes into week four
This Thursday, Rusty's Surf Ranch will host another group of bands in its fourth week of the preliminary round of...
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PYFC brings back Venice Cinco de Mayo parade after 32 year hiatus
Oscar de la Torre will tell you that Cinco de Mayo has been commercialized and that most people incorrectly believe...
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