Each week, Santa Monica Next republishes an article from City Manager Oliver Chi’s newsletter. In a massively disappointing turn of events, this past Friday, the City and Goldenvoice announced that the inaugural Ocean Way Festival, which had been planned for…
The following is a submission from the Santa Monica Conservancy Throughout September, the California Preservation Foundation invites the public to Doors Open California 2026, a month-long, statewide celebration of historic architecture, design, and cultural heritage. On September 26 and 27, the…
September OPA Monthly Meeting TONIGHT (Monday Sept 14): 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…
This article is a submission from Santa Monica College. Santa Monica College (SMC) invites the community to be part of the world’s largest volunteer event related to the marine environment — Coastal Cleanup Day — from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 19, at Santa Monica Beach Tower…
Green Dog Dental & Veterinary Center Joins OPA as a Silver Member! Green Dog has long called the Westside home, supporting Main Street events, caring for local pets and families, and hosting Adoptapalooza. Here’s a message from them to the community:…
September OPA Monthly Meeting Next Monday (Sept 14): 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…
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…
