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…
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. The Santa Monica Public Library, in partnership with local nonprofit Bahala, invites community members to Join & Thrive: Film Screening and Volunteer Fair, an afternoon of film, conversation and…
The following is a notice from the Pier Corporation. To celebrate the Rams first home game of the new season on Monday Night Football, Pacific Park will light up its world-famous, 90-foot-tall Pacific Wheel with a special Los Angeles Rams…
MESSAGE FROM OPA GOLD MEMBER MYGYM: Create Moments that Matter at My Gym Santa Monica! Our variety of programs for kids 4 months to 10 years old shape skills and build confidence to help children be active, healthy, social and, most…
OPA Sept Monthly Meeting Recap: Here is the full meeting recording that included a talk with SMPD (here), Genevieve from the Westside Food Bank (here), Jacob Wasserman from the Planning Commission (here), Ashley Oelson discussing landmarking the Whale Mural on Ocean Park Blvd.…
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation. The Santa Monica Pier will step back into the 1930s on Saturday, Sept. 19, for the second annual A PIERfect Benefit, transforming the historic Merry Go-Round Building into a vintage Casino Night…
