Entertainment
Experience Santa Monica's dynamic entertainment scene through our comprehensive coverage. From the iconic Santa Monica Pier to Third Street Promenade performances, we spotlight the events, venues, and performers bringing life to our coastal city. Stay current with local music shows, theater productions, film screenings, and seasonal festivities that make our community vibrant. Our reporting covers both major attractions and hidden gems, featuring upcoming events, artist interviews, and venue highlights throughout Santa Monica. Whether you're planning a night out or seeking family-friendly activities, trust Santa Monica Daily Press to be your essential guide to local entertainment.
How the Los Angeles wildfires will transform the 2025 Grammys
The Grammy Awards will look a little bit different this week. Each year, the Recording Academy hosts a multitude of...
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What is FireAid, the LA wildfire benefit concert featuring Billie Eilish, Stevie Wonder and more?
Two major fires in and around Los Angeles are burning for a third week, destroying more than 14,000 structures and...
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Show goes on at Morgan-Wixson to benefit firefighters and fire victims
Typically, the phrase “the show must go on” applies to small inconveniences, like an actor having a headache or a...
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As Los Angeles burns, Hollywood’s Oscar season turns into a pledge drive
When the Palisades Fire broke out in Los Angeles last Tuesday, Hollywood's awards season was in full swing. The Golden...
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‘The Brutalist,’ ‘Emilia Perez’ triumph at Golden Globes
Two wildly audacious films — Brady Corbet's 215-minute postwar epic "The Brutalist" and Jacques Audiard's Spanish language, genre-shifting trans musical...
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Golden Globes 2025: Who’s nominated, hosting, presenting, the honorees, what they’ll eat and more
The Golden Globes will return Sunday with major star appeal thanks to a slew of big name nominees, including Zendaya,...
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Live virtual shows from SMC’s Drescher Planetarium explore Mars robots, the Moon and more this winter
Santa Monica College’s John Drescher Planetarium continues its Friday evening events in winter 2025 with free, live virtual shows presented online at smc.edu/planetarium. The winter shows will explore the...
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The Platinum Sword and the Kingdom of Reveal: A new fantasy epic captivating readers
The highly anticipated first installment of a thrilling three-part series, The Platinum Sword and the Kingdom of Reveal, is now...
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Jack Merrill’s one man show ‘The Save’ is a 100 percent must see
You might not know the name Jack Merrill, but chances are you’ve probably heard of the name John Wayne Gacy....
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Montana opens streets for annual art showcase
One of Santa Monica’s top shopping districts, Montana Ave., had a little color brought to a gray Saturday morning with...
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