Southern California Attractions and Santa Monica Events Calendar

A Fairytale Sing-a-Long Afternoon

• Date(s): 07/03/2010 - 09/26/2010
• Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday
• Times: 12:30 & 3:00 pm
• Location: Santa Monica Playhouse Main Stage, 1211 4th Street
• Contact: Santa Monica Playhouse Box Office
• Phone: 3103949779ext2
• Admission: $10.50 for kids (12 and under); $12.50 for adults

A sing-the-songs, dance-the-dances, get-on-the-stage, win-the-prizes, good-old-fashioned English Music Hall musical revue for kids 2 to 102! ALL JOIN IN is a delightful, interactive world premiere musical afternoon of favorite songs and scenes from such popular Rudie-DeCarlo Family Theatre productions as Cinderella, Alice and the Wonderful Tea Party, Barnyard Madness, All the World’s A Stage, The Amazing American Melodrama, Beauty and the Beast, Dorothy’s Adventures in Oz and more.

Like the British Musical Hall events of olde, audience members all “join in” as they sing along with their favorite characters to projected lyrics or follow along in activity-song books which they get to keep. There are prizes to win, and the chance to actively participate on stage. Guest performers, songs and stories change regularly, sometimes even from week-to-week, so come often – it’s always a different show!

Elena Perrotta Photography Exhibit

• Date(s): 07/18/2010 - 09/15/2010
• Recurring daily
• Location: Santa Monica Pier Carousel
• Admission: Free

An exhibit featuring photographs by Elena Perrotta are on display in the Carousel Building through September 15, 2010. The exhibit is open during normal Carousel business hours and closed on Tuesdays.  It is FREE!

American Cinematheque Screenings: Aero Theatre

• Date(s): 01/01/2008
• Recurring daily
• Location: 1328 Montana Avenue at 14th Street
• Phone: (323) 466-3456
• Admission: Tickets $10 or $7 for members

Movie presentations by American Cinematheque, a non-profit, viewer-supported cultural organization, dedicated to the public presentation of the moving picture in all its forms, from classics to the outer frontiers of the art form. Weekly screenings of art, independent and classic films. Also sneak peaks of upcoming movies with celebrity guest appearances and discussions with film-makers. Call for program information: 323-466-3456. Tickets $10 or $7 for members.

Downtown Farmers' Market

• Date(s): 01/02/2008
• Recurring weekly on Wednesday, Saturday
• Times: Wednesday 8:30am-1:30pm; Saturday 8:30am-1:00pm
• Location: Arizona Avenue between Second and Third Street
• Phone: (310) 458-8712
• Admission: Free

Enjoy one of Santa Monica's farmers markets, widely considered to be among the best on the west coast and featuring field-fresh produce, hundreds of kinds of vegetables, brilliant cut flowers, breads, cheeses, delicious foods, live music and more.

Farmers' Market Locations: Wednesdays at Arizona Ave & 2nd St and Saturdays at Arizona & 3rd St

Downtown Walking Tours of Santa Monica

• Date(s): 01/05/2008
• Recurring weekly on Saturday
• Times: Every Saturday morning, 10am
• Location: 1436 2nd St (between Broadway and Santa Monica Blvd)
• Phone: (310) 496-3146
• Admission: $5 for members, $10 for public

Presented by the Santa Monica Conservancy, discover more than 130 years of Santa Monica history. In approx. 2 hours and six blocks, the walk traverses more than 130 years of Santa Monica History, from its Wild West frontier beginnings to the sophisticated metropolis of today. RSVP the Thursday prior to the tour at (310) 496-3146.

Tours are every Saturday morning, $5 for members, $10 for public. Parking is available in the city parking structure opposite the hostel on the east side of 2nd Street. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Note that this tour is not suitable for young children.

Tours are rain or shine, but "rain checks" are offered if you call or email to reschedule.

Pico Farmers' Market

• Date(s): 01/05/2008
• Recurring weekly on Saturday
• Times: 8:00am-1:00pm
• Location: Virginia Park at Pico and Cloverfield
• Phone: (310) 458-8712
• Admission: Free

Enjoy one of Santa Monica's farmers markets, widely considered to be among the best on the west coast and featuring field-fresh produce, hundreds of kinds of vegetables, brilliant cut flowers, breads, cheeses, delicious foods, live music and more.

First Presbyterian Features Works of Laddie John Dill

• Date(s): 07/20/2009
• Recurring daily
• Location: 1220 Second St
• Phone: (310) 451-1303
• Admission: Free

Painter/sculptor Laddie John Dill was born in Long Beach, California in 1943. He graduated from Chouinard Art Institute, Los Angeles, in 1968 with a BFA degree. Dill was influenced by Rauschenberg, Keith Sonnier, and environmental artists Robert Smithson, Dennis Oppenheim and Robert Irwin, who were exploring alternatives to easel painting.

Featured work is displayed outside on the First Presbyterian gate. 

Better Body, Better Life Nutrition and Weight Loss Seminar Series

• Date(s): 01/23/2010 - 09/30/2010
• Recurring every 6 weeks on Thursday, Saturday
• Times: Saturdays at 10am and Thursdays 7pm
• Location: Santa Monica Sports Medicine, 900 Wilshire Blvd #410
• Contact: Joanne Lee
• Phone: (310) 704-6569
• Admission: Free

Santa Monica Sports Medicine and Venice Nutrition are pleased to invite you to our Seminar Series. Each presentation will build upon the last. To gain the full benefit of this series we ask that you try not to miss any of the presentations. We will repeat each Saturday presentation on the following Thursday to help towards this goal. There is no charge and we welcome all feedback.

This is a unique opportunity to gain a complete understanding of the facts and pure physiology behind weight loss, body composition, energy, performance, health and well being. Facts that are presented in a format that is understandable and made enjoyable to anyone at any level.

Santa Monica Food Tour From Six Taste

• Date(s): 05/15/2010 - 09/25/2010
• Recurring weekly on Saturday
• Times: 10am
• Location: Exact meeting location details will be provided upon purchase of tickets
• Contact: Zerve
• Phone: (800) 979-3370

Venture into West Los Angeles and take a stroll through the famous Santa Monica Farmer's Market. View the Santa Monica pier while walking along sandy beaches. Sample delicious baked goods from Tudor House or take a bite from a Godmother Sandwich at Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery. Further explore Santa Monica's diverse culinary landscape by nibbling on famous Belgian chocolate from Leonidas, or by snacking on authentic Spanish tapas from famous Chef Joe Miller's Bar Pintxo.