July 27, 2026
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THIS WEEK:

Last Chance Jazz Giants: The Photography of Herman Leonard, reception 6-8pm September 27, through October 18, SMC Photography Gallery, Drescher Hall, 1900 Pico Blvd., 310.434.4289. Little Green Men, the War of the Worlds scare has […]

What’s Hot:

Santa Monica Art Studios 4th Anniversary Open House, October 18-19, 6-9pm Saturday, 1-5pm Sunday, free, Santa Monica Art Studios, 3026 Airport Ave., 310.397.7456. Down near the airport, 34 artists reside in studios created from old […]

At the Movies: Early Oscar Watch:

 This is the season to start paying attention to what’s coming soon to a theater near you.  The studios roll out their best films in time for the Oscar race, and this year in particular […]

Halloween Preview:

By mid-October some corners of Santa Monica have already dressed themselves for Halloween, including a yard display at 838 14th Street. This year’s activities on October 31st include Halloween at the YMCA Family Night which […]

Ben Allen Garners Big Support:

Some powerful politicians and political organizations have thrown their support behind Ben Allen’s candidacy for a seat on the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Board of Education. Some of Allen’s heavy-hitter supporters include Lieutenant Governor […]

Airport Group Endorsements:

The Concerned Residents Against Airport Pollution (CRAAP) has made its formal endorsements for the Santa Monica City Council. They believe the candidates listed below will: “…bring back to the Council the energy and direction needed […]

Venice Arts Celebrates 15 Years:

Venice Arts has been mentoring low-income youths in the visual arts since its founding in 1993. On October 25, Venice Arts will celebrate 15 years of service to the young, the community, and to art, […]

Step Up For Travis:

Travis was killed in a car accident on Nov. 3, 2007. Please join and/or sponsor Travis’ dad (Tim) as he climbs the Santa Monica stairs to honor Travis’s 19th birthday on Oct. 17th, 2008 between […]

Art for The National Parkinson’s Foundation:

Two local artists have joined together to offer their work for sale with the aim of raising money for The National Parkinson’s Foundation, an organization that promotes research, education, and public advocacy to find a […]

Jags End Caravan at SM Pier:

An English Jaguar Club with 70 cars and 120 participants from England, Scotland, Wales, France, Holland, Belgium, and Luxembourg arrived at the Santa Monica Pier on Friday, October 10. Fulfilling a life-long dream, these 70 […]