March 15, 2026
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A beer bottle in the sand at Santa Monica Beach

Alcohol, Vehicle Use Prohibited on Beaches, Parks:

Santa Monica’s City Council unanimously approved two related proposals prohibiting open alcoholic containers and vehicle use within or on public parks and beaches. Both approved proposals amended the City’s Municipal Code, potentially making it easier […]

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS/ONGOING EVENTS:

Academic Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (AFICE) is looking for individuals to work as Community Representatives, who will find host families for international students and will work with them and their families. Call Anne Ring, […]

A conceptual rendering of the look of some prefabricated mobile homes as proposed by Cavco Industries Inc./Marmol Radziner Prefab. for the replacement of rental units at Mountain View Mobile Inn

Housing Authority Approves Annual Plan:

The Santa Monica City Council convened a special session of the Santa Monica Housing Authority (SMHA) on Tuesday and unanimously adopted an Annual Plan for the board’s outlook of the upcoming fiscal year in overseeing […]

Exhibits:

All of This and Nothing, art exhibit with more than 60 works by 14 artists, through April 24, Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, 310.443.7016. California Artists in Mexico, 1928-1970, through May 1, 2011, […]

Music:

March 25 JT Ross @Harvelle’s Abigail Washburn @ McCabe’s Guitar Shop Kwanza Jones, Soul Minded, The Fudogs, Ash Reiter @ Rusty’s Surf Ranch March 26 The Paul Chesne Band @ O’Briens Pub Led Zepagain goes […]

Star Gazing

Star Gazing:

RAVEN NIGHTWOOD MIRROR ASTROLOGER ARIES If you are either in a relationship on the downside, or if you are single and can’t believe you will meet the right person, this week will bring solutions. Someone […]

Theater:

Metamorphoses, musical by Mary Zimmerman based on the poem by Ovid, presented by SMC Theatre Department, through April 3, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, $10 to $15, SMC Theatre Arts Main Stage, […]

This Week:

LAST CHANCE Yuken Teruya, Journey, through March 26, Shoshana Wayne Gallery, Bergamot Station, 310.453.7535. Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival, through March 27, 7 p.m. Thursday night gala and performances, 8 p.m. Friday, 3 and 8 […]

“Live it Up. Laugh it Up” with Paula Poundstone and Bobby CollinsMarch 29

What’s Hot:

“Live it Up. Laugh it Up” with Paula Poundstone and Bobby Collins March 29, 7 p.m., $30 to $40 Shutters on the Beach, 1 Pico Boulevard www.mckinleyevents.com Two legends of stand-up comedy make a rare […]