January 11, 2026
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Santa Monica Live Theater Guide Nov. 4 To 10:

Alice and the Wonderful Tea Party, the internationally acclaimed Rudie-DeCarlo Family Theatre musical comedy, performed on three continents over the past 20 years, celebrates part two of the Santa Monica Playhouse 50th anniversary year with […]

Seven Days of Happenings in Santa Monica:

LAST CHANCE L.A. Malong Malong, join Zelle, Princely Butch, and a host of other characters in Alison M. De La Cruz’s new solo show “L.A. Malong Malong” for three shows only. This re-imagined interactive fairy […]

Santa Monica Exhibits Guide Nov. 4 to 11:

Triptease Revue, will introduce a new body of his work featuring masked voyeurs, explicit thematic paintings, plus signature babyheads, and a wide array of other sensory surprises through Dec. 1 at Post No Bills. 1103 […]

The Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.

What’s Hot In Santa Monica Nov. 4–11:

21st Annual Westside Food Bank Hunger Walk Sunday, October 6 Free, Registration 12:30 p.m. Walk at 1:30 p.m. 2600 Barnard Way (Ocean Park Blvd. at the Beach) www.westsidefoodbankca.org The Westside Food Bank’s annual walk-a-thon and […]

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS/ONGOING EVENTS:

The American Red Cross is looking for volunteers. Various positions are available. To volunteer, call Tom Viscount at 310.394.3773 ext. 112 from 1-5 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Beyond Baroque offers free writing workshops including Monday […]

Steve Stajich, Columnist

Santa Monica Dogs: To Beach, Or Not To Beach:

Full disclosure at the top: We’re a dog family. A family with kids and a dog has a family dog. Couples who have dogs, but no children end-up relating to their dog as way more […]

Now Is The Time To Begin The Purchase Process:

This has become an interesting real estate market in Santa Monica and nearby areas. Many prospective buyers are hesitant to commit to the purchase of a home even when it meets most of their criteria. […]