July 27, 2026
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A rendition of the four storey headquarters of Lionsgate

Lionsgate Project Moves Forward:

The first Development Agreement (DA) crafted under Santa Monica’s hyped Land Use and Circulation Element (LUCE) was unanimously approved by a shorthanded Santa Monica City Council on July 26, allowing the Lionsgate headquarters and Colorado […]

Good Food FestivalPig Roast

What’s Hot:

Good Food Festival Pig Roast, Farmers Market, Bluegrass July 31, 2 p.m., $150 Craft 10100 Constellation Boulevard, Los Angeles goodfoodfestival.eventbrite.com/ Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Santa Monica Farmers Market. Chef de cuisine John Keenan […]

This Week:

LAST CHANCE Chicago, Kander and Ebb musical classic, directed by Anne Gesling, through July 30, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m., $23, $18 for students and seniors, Morgan-Wixson Theatre, 2627 Pico […]

Theater:

Sylvia, a comedy by A.R. Gurney, directed by Gary Imhoff, through September 18, $34.99, Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., 5 p.m. on Sundays, Edgemar Center for the Arts, 2437 Main Street, 310.392.7327, edgemarcenter.org It […]

Music:

July 29 Gary Allegretto, Doug Macleod @ Harvelle’s John Clinebell, NeonWest, Mark Catalano @ Bar Pico Lavender Diamond @ McCabe’s July 30 Cash’d Out @ Harvelle’s Kids and Explosions @ Central Social Aid and Pleasure […]

Exhibits:

Michael C. McMillen: Train of Thought, through Aug. 14, Oakland Museum, 45 N. Venice Boulevard, Venice, 310.822.4955 or lalouver.com/mcmillen Chain Letter, group exhibition, curated by Christian Cummings and Doug Harvey, through August 25, Shoshana Wayne […]

Community Announcements/Ongoing Events:

Playwriting Workshop, Eight- week workshop focuses on the basic elements of playwriting. Learn dramatic structure and engage in the creative process with instructor Anna Stramese. Please contact the branch to enroll. Montana Branch Library, 1704 […]

Star Gazing

Star Gazing:

RAVEN NIGHTWOOD, MIRROR ASTROLOGER ARIES This is not the time for you to dance among the clouds but rather to be practical and do the things that must be done. Sometimes, staying on the ground […]

A new program of activities facilitated by a mixed-Use boulevard designation will allow Colorado Avenue to emerge as an attractive and interesting street. Enhanced transit facilities will reduce the need for vehicle trips.

Streetscape Projects on Tap in Midtown Santa Monica:

The City of Santa Monica continues to plan upgrades throughout the municipality, and while much attention is given to Development Agreements (DA) and glitzier multi-million dollar projects such as Palisades Garden Walk (PGW) and the […]