Ruskin Group Theatre’s latest production called “Paradise – A Divine Bluegrass Musical Comedy” has been extended through May 4. The show, which opened Feb. 8, was originally scheduled to run through Saturday, March 30. Shows […]

18th Street Arts Center concludes “The Oxnartians Have Landed” and the art of Paris-based artists Iván Argote and Pauline Bastard today, March 29.1639 18th Street. 310.453.3711, 18thstreet.org. William Turner Gallery concludes Mark Johnson’s exhibition “No […]

Arena 1 Gallery opens the new group exhibition “Punch Card II” this Saturday with an opening reception from 6 pm to 8 pm. The exhibition runs through April 27. It features the works of six […]

Christopher Grimes Gallery opened a new exhibition Saturday featuring the work of Reynold Reynolds, who is exhibiting at the gallery for the first time. An opening reception and live film performance was held opening day […]

Rosamund Felsen Gallery opened an exhibition Saturday featuring the work of Nancy Jackson, which is on show through April 27. Jackson’s work has explored, among other things, the primeval beginnings and evolving nature of human […]

The Santa Monica-Malibu school district celebrates the work of its visual arts students and teachers with the “Districtwide Visual Art Show” this Friday, March 15. The art show will be held from 6-8 pm in […]

Santa Monica resident Matthew VanFossan may be blind, but it hasn’t stopped him from publishing his first book, “Through Gilly’s Eyes: Memoirs of a Guide Dog.” The book, released Jan. 8, reveals his fascinating story […]

Hebrew Hillbilly — Thursday, March 14 at 8 pm — Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th Street — Admission: $30. A musical rock ‘n’ roller coaster ride chronicling singer, songwriter Shelley Fisher’s Hollywood odyssey that begins […]

Art has often been influenced by politics. In the 1960s, the outcry of protest inspired persuasive iconic art. Memorable posters are the subject of Arena 1 Gallery’s newest show entitled “Decade of Dissent: Democracy in […]

haleARTS S P A C E in Santa Monica will host an opening reception of its $100 Art Sale from 5-8 pm tonight, March 8. The event features selected works from local and emerging artists […]