Now under construction in the 1550 parking lot north of the Santa Monica Pier. a temporary building made largely of recyclable materials is attracting as much attention as the pier.
Designed by architect Shigero Ban, the 56,000 square foot building consists largely of shipping containers and paper tubing, and its configuration is as unusual as the materials it’s made of.
Called the Nomadic Museum, it will house an equally unusual exhibit, “Ashes and Snow,” which will open on January 14.
Marelle hosts one-night-only live-grilling culinary collaboration on August 15. Two acclaimed Westside chefs will bring their annual summer grilling tradition to the public next month during a one-night culinary event at beachside restaurant Marelle. Marelle […]
The event is part of the Petersen Automotive Museum’s “America on the Move: A Route 66 Centennial Parade,” which celebrates the 100th anniversary of the historic highway. Dodge will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the […]
Participants can discover stories behind iconic buildings, famous figures and Santa Monica’s evolving neighborhoods. The Santa Monica Conservancy is offering two guided walking tours in July that explore the city’s architectural heritage, cultural history and […]
The festival will allow guests to explore the California Science Center while sampling brews. More than 50 breweries and 150 beers will be available for sampling during the 2026 Los Angeles Brewsology festival at the […]
For nearly forty years, Santa Monica has largely resisted one thing that much of Los Angeles eventually embraced: billboards. That wasn’t an accident. The Third Street Promenade became successful because it felt different. It wasn’t […]
Participants can earn prizes at each stop, with those completing stamps at every store eligible for a grand prize of $25 gift cards to each one. Thirteen independent bookstores across the Los Angeles region are […]
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