December 17, 2025
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Theater:

All Join In: A Fairy-Tale Sing-Along Afternoon, through September 26, 12:30 and 3 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, $10.50-$12.50, Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., 310.394.9779 x2. As You Like It, through August 14, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2 […]

This Week:

LAST CHANCE A Chorus Line, the musical, through July 31, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays (no performance July 4), $18-$23, Morgan-Wixson Theatre, 2627 Pico Blvd., 310.828.7519. All Cake, No File: The Johnny Cash Prison […]

Alert: Police Blotter:

Stoned Love On Saturday, July 24, at 10:20 a.m., officers went to the 2900 block of Delaware Avenue in response to a domestic violence incident that was in progress. When they arrived, the cops heard […]

Left to right: Ann Noble and Scott Roberts.

Bedroom Farce: Comedy Between The Sheets

There’s a farce afoot at the Odyssey Theatre, a romp that offers glimpses into the suffocating stresses of suburban marriage. Alan Ayckbourn’s “Bedroom Farce” tracks four British couples whose marital mishaps unfold in three bedrooms. […]

Music:

July 30 John Huldt, DP Fresh, Uncle Charlie, An Endless Sporadic @ Rusty’s Surf Ranch Sir Sodoff & The Trainwrecks @ Harvelle’s July 31 Arthur Adams @ Harvelle’s Mary Flower @ Boulevard Music, CC Kinky […]

Star Gazing:

RAVEN NIGHTWOOD, MIRROR ASTROLOGER ARIES We all need someone we can lean on, according to the philosopher Jagger, and according to your feelings right now. You will be seeking someone to lean on but make […]

Exhibits:

Martin Durazo, Pain Management, Ana Guajardo, Tianguis, reception August 7, 6-10 p.m., through September 24, 18th Street Arts Center, 1839 18th St, 310.453.3711. Augustus Francis, through August 7, Schomburg Gallery, Bergamot Station, 310.453.5757. Frank Gehry […]

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, […]

Joan Rivers as seen directors Ricki Stern adn Anne Sundberg’s documentary “Joan Rivers: A Piece Of Work” which takes more than a face value look at the comedian/entertainer who has been able to stay relevant for around four decades.

Joan Rivers: A Piece Of Work: No Business

It’s a dog eat dog world in show business. One minute you’re on top of the world, the next you’re not even a blip on the entertainment radar. There are some in the industry that […]

The Santa Monica Pier.

SOS Fundraising Gets Creative:

The Save Our Schools (SOS) Campaign has neared the $900,000 fundraising mark this week by collaborating with local businesses to entice the community to support Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District. More fundraisers in the coming […]