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.
YALLWEST returns to Santa Monica
“What you have to understand is that not all villains are evil.” That’s the first sentence of all the entries...
Read moreRusty’s Emerging Artist Competition hits Week 3
This Thursday, Rusty's Surf Ranch will host another group of bands in its third week of the preliminary round of...
Read moreRusty’s Emerging Artist Competition heads into round two
This Thursday, Rusty's Surf Ranch will hold its second week of performances in the preliminary round of its 15th Annual...
Read moreDancing with Santa Monica’s stars
What do Santa Monica Mayor Tony Vazquez, Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Superintendent Sandra Lyon and Kaiser Permanente physician Dr....
Read moreRusty’s Emerging Artist Competition kicks off
This Thursday, Rusty's Surf Ranch will begin the preliminary round of its 15th Annual Emerging Artist Competition. Its first bracket...
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Easter events abound on the Westside
Santa Monicans who are hunting for Easter activities this week need look no further than their own backyard, as the...
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Pier hosting STEAM innovation expo
Why open an umbrella with your hands when you can create a series of 20-plus chain reactions using science and...
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SMTT’s Extra Bedroom campaign kicks off with Pajama Pool Party
Santa Monica Travel & Tourism (SMTT) is celebrating the launch of its annual Extra Bedroom Program with a free Pajama...
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Santa Monica residents experienced LA Opera simulcast on the Pier
Back in October the LA Opera held their second annual Opera at the Beach performance at the Santa Monica Pier....
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Meeting of the mindful
An all-star line up of mindfulness teachers and practitioners will gather at the Broad Stage on Nov.15, celebrating birthdays and...
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