OPA Board Member Spotlight – Tess Nelson: After serving as a career Community Manager for WeWork in NYC, Tess relocated to Ocean Park in 2022 and has turned her attention to connecting neighbors with one another in Ocean Park. Driven by…
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation. Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier is turning SoCal green with “Shamrocks in the Sky” for St. Patrick’s Day as its iconic, 90-foot-tall Ferris wheel debuts a custom computer-generated lighting…
The Santa Monica College (SMC) Music Department Faculty is pleased to present “YAS, QUEEN!” — featuring SMC faculty Jeremiah Selvey Convento, baritone, and UCLA guest Daniel Gledhill, piano — in an evening of classical music with LGBTQ+ connections. The concert will be held Friday, March 27, at 7:30 p.m. in The Edye at the SMC Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th…
OPA March Monthly Meeting Recap: Here is the full meeting recording. Click here for the talk from SMPD about all things SaMo law enforcement and including an interesting walk through of the SMPD Crime Dashboard that we all have access to here. Ocean Park Pi Day (3/14)…
The following is a submission from SMC. Image: Emilia Lin The Santa Monica College Art Department’s ART 80, 82, and 84 Gallery Exhibition & Display Course is pleased to present the Spring 2026 Visiting Arts Professional Talks, a free series opening March 13. The…
The following is a submission from the Pier Commission. The Santa Monica Pier turns up the volume on Thursday, March 19, as “Locals’ Night” returns with a powerful celebration of Los Angeles hip-hop culture, live music, art, classic cars, and community…
March OPA Monthly Meeting This Monday (March 9): 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 to…
The following is a submission from SMMUSD. Rendering Above: DSK Architects. Picture Below: SMMUSD. Roosevelt Elementary marked a major construction milestone Feb. 23 with a topping off ceremony to celebrate the placement of the final beam atop its new library…
March OPA Monthly Meeting This Monday (March 9): 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 to…
The following is a submission from the Santa Monica Dem Club. The Santa Monica Democratic Club will host its fundraising gala, the Sammy Awards, now in its third year, on March 15, 2026, bringing together elected officials, grassroots leaders, labor…
Our (that would be OPA’s) first community happy hour of the year is TONIGHT / Wednesday (3/4) from 4:00-6:00pm @ Lula’s back patio (2720 Main St.). Come enjoy FREE appetizers and GREAT company. Member’s get a free drink. See you there! …
Spring Fling on Montana Avenue11:00 AM – 6:00 PMMontana Avenue Spring has arrived and Montana Avenue is ready to celebrate! Join neighbors, friends, and visitors for a festive Spring Fling filled with shopping, strolling, and community vibes. Visit the official…
The following letter to the community is part of The Wave newsletter sent to SMMUSD faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders. For more details, past issues, or to sign-up, visit The Wave’s official website. As February comes to a close,…
OPA Happy Hour THIS Wednesday @ Lula’s: Our first community happy hour of the year is this Wednesday (3/4) from 4:00-6:00pm @ Lula’s back patio (2720 Main St.). Come enjoy FREE appetizers and GREAT company. Member’s get a free drink. See you…
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica The city of Santa Monica is inviting residents to apply for the new One SaMo People’s Academy, a six-week course offering an inside look at city operations, priorities and civic engagement opportunities. The program aims…
