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.
Marathon to close local roads on March 19
When the Los Angeles Marathon returns to Santa Monica on Sunday, March 19 it will bring 24,000 runners along...
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Opera Gala to benefit mothers in Kenya
The St. Monica Catholic Community (SMCC) is hosting an Opera Gala Benefit Concert to raise funds for health care...
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Twilight Concert Series to return this summer with fewer events
The popular Twilight Concert Series will return in June with an abbreviated schedule as an effort to cut back on...
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Politics on the Pier
By Marina Andalon This has been a year of extreme opinions in politics but locals who want a more nuanced...
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Festivity of Hope
It is time for the fundraiser that brings smiles, laughter and toys to the iconic Santa Monica Pier. Stars...
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Local foundation’s 5k supports preventive care
Almost every weekend, Lynne Cohen wanted to spend time at the beach in Santa Monica. From her Brentwood home, she...
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Herb Alpert concert to raise money for P.S. ARTS
When Herb Alpert and Paul Cummins met at a school function in Santa Monica, the two men probably didn’t...
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National Night Out events spread to four Santa Monica parks
The Santa Monica Police Department is hosting National Night Out tonight, Aug. 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. throughout the...
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Santa Monica walks examine preservation, change
By Emanuela Boisbouvier Daily Press Intern Locals are encouraged to put on their walking shoes in the coming weeks and participate...
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Your summer events guide for Marina del Rey
By Roberto Luna Jr. Daily Press Intern It’s a short trip to Marina del Rey, but the reward is big...
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