The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. The Santa Monica Public Library (SMPL) is celebrating Library Card Sign-Up Month this September with a special-edition library card designed by local artist Al Mercado and the return of the Library’s…
In observance of Labor Day, Big Blue Bus will operate a weekend schedule on Monday, September 7, 2026. Blue: The Transit Store and Customer Service will be closed. Normal hours of operation for Blue: The Transit Store and Customer Service will resume Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Please note:…
Ocean Park Social Club Summer Picnic Series (Thursday 5:30-7:30pm): Mark your calendars for the finale of our bi-weekly summer evening picnics at Hotchkiss Park. The final one of the season is Sept 3. Email Tess with any questions. OPA Housing Committee Meeting this…
The Following is a submission from the Pier Corporation. Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier will extend its special Ferris wheel lighting tribute honoring legendary singer, songwriter and humanitarian Dolly Parton through the weekend, expanding the custom pink lighting program that…
Thank You Mishkon Temple for Joining OPA as a Bronze Member!!! “Mishkon is a vibrant, welcoming Conservative synagogue located steps from the beach on Main Street in Venice, serving as a historic center for Jewish spiritual life, community gatherings, and egalitarian worship since 1916.“ We…
The following is a submission from Santa Monica College. MovieMaker magazine has once again named Santa Monica College (SMC) one of the best film schools in North America. This year, SMC appears on the 30 Best Film Schoolsin the U.S. & Canada list, alongside AFI Conservatory, Columbia University, NYU, and UCLA,…
OPA released its newsletter after our publication deadline yesterday. The newsletter text has been lightly updated to reflect this. Image: Scene from Main St. Farmers Market this weekend ON the street. OPA Summer Membership Drive: If you enjoy this newsletter and all…
Sunday, August 23 | 8:30 a.m. through the eveningMain Street, Santa Monica Main Street is taking the celebration into the street this Sunday as the Main Street Farmers Market, Ocean Park Association and Main Street Business Improvement Association team up…
Every week, Next republishes a piece from City Manager Oliver Chi’s weekly newsletter. Our Airport team and Architectural Services Division have recently completed a terrific renovation of 3200 Airport Avenue, which served as the original 1940s administration building for Santa…
This Sunday (Aug 23): First Ocean Park Farmer’s Market on Main Street: Main St. will be closed to traffic from 6am-4pmMore than a dozen food vendors are expectedThe Entertainment Zone will be activated for people who want to enjoy an…
Saturday, August 22 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.Washington Avenue between 14th and 15th streets, Santa Monica Santa Monica Forward is hosting a free, family-friendly Neighborhood Block Party on Washington Avenue. The event will feature food, music, activities for kids and adults,…
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. The city of Santa Monica is issuing a Request for Expression of Interest, or RFEI, to solicit property owners interested in joining the city’s new Master Leasing Program. Master leasing is…
NEXT Sunday (Aug 23): First Ocean Park Farmer’s Market on Main Street: Main St. will be closed to traffic from 6am-4pmMore than a dozen food trucks are expectedThe Entertainment Zone will be activated for peoiple who want to enjoy an…
August OPA Monthly Meeting Today/Monday (Aug 10): The meeting is at the Ocean Park Library @ 2601 Main St. starting with food and mingling at 6:00pm. We will also be hybrid on Zoom. Click here to add the OPA monthly meeting and Zoom link…
The following is a submission from the city. Beginning Sunday, August 9, service improvements designed to make riding easier, faster, and more convenient go into effect! Riders will benefit from expanded service hours and enhanced access and connectivity on multiple…
