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.
Opportunity to Win Tickets to the Independent Spirit Awards
The winter months are a great time to cozy up with some delicious popcorn and watch the year’s most heralded....
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Travel & Tourism Launches Visitor Guide Cover Contest
As Santa Monica residents, we have the inside scoop on what makes our beachside city such a world-class place to...
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Council debates signs, concerts and plastic
The Santa Monica City Council on Tuesday approved a $2 million wayfinding system around the Expo Lin
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Bring your folks to the Annenberg this Chanuka to help build a giant menorah out of canned food — and...
Read moreVenice Family Clinic Hosted Children’s Holiday Movie For Its Young Patients
The holiday gift-giving season came early for some 1,200 children who are patients of Venice Family Clinic when the nonprofit...
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Culture Watch – A Boy and His Swan
'Tis the season for the Nutcracker, but it’s Swan Lake that’s commanding attention. Not for noth
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Noteworthy – GREAT SHOWS CONTINUE!
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‘Friends’ pop-up brings Central Perk to Santa Monica
With 10 seasons, 62 Emmy nominations and a worldwide following, the television show “Friends” is
Read moreLA Law Library Presents QuickLook Class on Evictions
Downtown LA Law Library Presents QuickLook Class on Evictions LA Law Library presents a QuickLook le
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Holiday events
Holiday events Santa Monica celebrated the holiday season with several events last week. Downtown S
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