The following is a submission from SMC. The Santa Monica College Music Department is pleased to present “Fall Concert” — a performance by the SMC Wind Ensemble — on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 1 p.m. in The Eli & Edythe Broad Stage at the SMC Performing Arts Center, (at Santa Monica Boulevard), Santa Monica. Under the direction of Kevin McKeown, the ensemble will perform the…
Every week Next republishes a story from the City Manager’s Update. I know Next has covered this before, but given the hysterical misinformation, I thought we’d do it again. After 85 years of welcoming visitors, the Santa Monica Pier sign…
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation. The world-famous Santa Monica Pier welcomed children and families from underserved communities throughout Los Angeles County on Saturday, October 10, for its second annual Youth Day at the Pier, a special private community celebration…
October OPA Monthly Meeting Today/Monday (Oct. 12): 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…
The following is a submission from SMC. Santa Monica College (SMC) presentsthe SMC Jazz Ensemble in a live concert on Monday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. in the Music Hall at the SMC Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th Street(at Santa Monica Boulevard), Santa Monica. Led by conductor Frederick Keith Fiddmont, the accomplished musical group will…
The following is a submission from Downtown Santa Monica Santa Monica Block Fest (“SMBF”) returns Saturday, October 10, with a Halloween edition that will transform the Third Street Promenade into a free, open-air festival of music, food, and culture. More…
October OPA Monthly Meeting Monday (Oct. 12): 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…
October OPA Monthly Meeting Next Monday (Oct. 12): 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…
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica As part of the Santa Monica Pier Bridge Replacement Project, Appian Way, the roadway that provides access to the south side of the Pier parking lot, will be closed to…
Papille Gustative Vandalized: This SMDP video report interviews the owner (Calin) and shows video of someone vandalizing their patio. They have always been very supportive of OPA with gift cards and more and now is a great time to show…
Every week, Santa Monica Next reposts one story from City Manager Oliver Chi’s weekly newsletter. This upcoming Saturday, October 3, our Recreation Division will be hosting the 8th Annual Westside Special Olympics Soccer Tournament at Airport Park, where twelve teams…
The following is a submission from SMC. The Santa Monica College Music Department is pleased to present the Fall 2026 Friday Night Jazz Series, opening Oct. 16 with the Marvin “Smitty” Smith Octet, followed on Nov. 13 with a special Friday Night Jazz Series Benefit Concert “Some of…
Main St. Starbucks Closing: Starbucks closed the store on Main Street this past weekend as part of a plan to “shutter about 250 underperforming coffeehouses across North America” according to a company statement. According to some analysts, this is more of…
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. The Moomat Ahiko Way on- and off-ramps providing access to and from Pacific Coast Highway are expected to fully close for approximately two months starting as early as Monday,…
OPA EVENT THIS WEEKEND: PRANA IN THE PARK (Sunday 10 – 11am): Join Jaini Shah for a free, all-levels yoga flow in Hotchkiss Park – no experience required, just bring a mat, water, and layers. Optional donations welcome to support Nepal…
