June 29, 2026
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Letters to the Editor:

Proposed MTA rate hikes are discriminatory. The head of the Los Angeles County bus and rail system has proposed substantial increases in the fares that riders must pay. MTA Chief Executive Roger Snoble proposes increasing […]

Publisher’s Notebook:

SMPD Chief Timothy Jackman tells me identity theft is a real problem in Santa Monica. Nothing can ruin your day like having your credit stolen and used by someone else. Though I must admit, when […]

Ongoing Events:

April 18 UCLA Healthcare’s 50+ Programs present East-West Medicine for Older Adults with Dr. Sue Yie, 2-3:30pm, free, Community Room at Santa Monica Place, reservations, 800.516.5323. ONGOING Meals on Wheels offers hot meals for persons […]

This Week:

April 13 The Back Home Set, an original play by Sam Riley, presented in conjunction with the exhibit Michelle Rogers: Trouble At Home, 8pm, $5, Track 18 Gallery, Bergamot Station, 310.264.4678. Also April 14. Life, […]

Words & Music:

14 Below 1348 14th St., 310.451.5040, 14below.com April 13, 9pm–Incognito, 9:45pm–Sozay, 10:30pm–Luva Boy, 11:15pm–- Damien Cantrell, 12:45am–Hottwheelz, call for cover April 19, 10pm–The Monthlies, call for cover Beyond Baroque 681 Venice Blvd., Venice, 310.822.3006, beyondbaroque.org, […]

Theater:

Alice and the Wonderful Tea Party, a family version of the classic Lewis Carroll story, Saturdays and Sundays through June 17, 12:30pm and 3pm, $10.50 kids, $12.50 adults, Santa Monica Playhouse Main Stage, 1211 4th […]

Calendar:

Last Chance  Biloxi Blues, Neil Simon’s comedy, through April 14, $16, Westchester Playhouse, 8301 Hindry Ave., Westchester, 310.645.5156.  Charlotte’s Web, adapted by Joseph Robinette, 11am, through April 15, $5-$7, Morgan-Wixson Theatre, 2627 Pico Blvd., 310.828.7519. […]

What’s Hot:

Guitar Shorty, April 13, 9:30pm One of the most dynamic electric guitar presences working today, Guitar Shorty invariably wins over his audience with an electrifying show of strength through his mighty ax. He is one […]

Horoscopes: Laura Wilde, Mirror Contributing Writer

Laura Wilde, Mirror Contributing Writer Aries Pulling back the reins is more useful to you than letting them go. You’ll want to be cautious with your next step. You’ll want to get many different opinions […]

Early Earth Day on Promenade:

The Third Street Promenade’s Earth Day Celebration is on Saturday, April 14. In addition to eco-information booths, eco-friendly wares and food, the Solar Stage will feature events all day. The lineup is as follows: 10:00 […]