June 18, 2026
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Farmer’s Market Liability: When Law Meets the Improbable:

This column has struggled previously with the July 2003 Farmers’ Market tragedy. It’s a struggle because the impact on our community was like that from some enormous blunt instrument; a blow that left none of […]

Calendar:

Last Chance Charles Garabedian, new works on paper, through February 3, LA Louver, 45 N. Venice Blvd., 310.822.4955. Public Faces/Private Spaces: Recent Acquisitions, exhibit of four American photographers, Donald Blumberg, Anthony Hernandez, Mary Ellen Mark […]

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And Away We Go To Wonderland, a fairytale for kids 2 to 102, 12:30pm and 3pm, through February 11, Santa Monica Playhouse Main Stage, 1211 4th St., 310.394.9779 x2. Audition! The Musical, runs through June […]

This Week:

February 2 First Fridays presents “Full House,” a look at habitats with a diversity of species, guided tour and presentation, 6:30pm, music performances 8pm, $2-$9, Natural History Museum, 900 Exposition Blvd., LA, 213.763.DINO. New Year […]

The Beach Gourmet: The Spitfire Grill:

SCRAMBLE! Such was the cry heard in the mess rooms of British Royal Air Force airfields during the summer of 1940. Today, the same command might be heard at Santa Monica Airport. This time however, […]

Calendar:

Last Chance The Anatomy of Dance, drawings of ballet dancers by graduates of Ryman Arts, through January 27, Tag Gallery, 2903 Santa Monica Blvd., 310.829.9556. Braveland, exhibit of art by Chris Oatey, Greg Santos and […]

This Week:

January 26   Eyeballs on the Moon, show about moon exploration, 8pm, preceded by “The Night Sky Show,” 7pm, $5 for one show or $9 for both, John Drescher Planetarium, Drescher Hall, SMC, 1900 Pico Blvd., […]

Council Hears Homeless Update and Final Report:

The homeless issue took center stage at last week’s City Council meeting with an update from the City’s Homeless Czar, Ed Edelman, and a report summary by consultants from the Urban Institute. Edelman reported that […]

Calendar:

Last Chance Eternal Child, mixed media installation by Patrick Kennedy, through January 21, Highways Gallery, 1651 18th St., 310.453.1765. Lavi Daniel, Ink Wash Drawings, through January 20, Bobbie Greenfield Gallery, Bergamot Station, 310.264.0640. MOCA’s Mark […]

This Week:

January 19 Cinderella returns as an early evening show for the whole family, 6pm, through May 11, $12.50 adults, $10.50 children, Santa Monica Playhouse Main Stage, 1211 4th St., 310.394.9779 x2. Cosmic Origins: Trail to […]