Special Events
Return regularly to this page to peruse the wide variety of musical, theatrical and other types of special events scheduled play in Santa Monica.
The Night Sky Show: John Drescher Planetarium
Date: February 1, 2008 - August 8, 2008
Time: 7pm
Location: John Drescher Planetarium, Drescher Hall Room 223, Santa Monica College, 1900 Pico Blvd, SM
Night Time Shows at 7pm, followed by Planetarium Feature Shows and Guest Lectures at 8pm. Fridays: Feb 1, 15, 22, 29, Mar 7, 14, 21, 28, Apr 4, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 30 June 6, 13, July 11, 18, 25 & Aug 1 & 8. Call for schedule: 310-434-4223. Admission for a single show or lecture: $5 ($4 seniors & kids 12 and under) or $9 for a double show - tickets available online, by phone or at SMC Events Office - advance purchase recommended. For schedule: www.smc.edu/planetarium or call 310-434-4223
Santa Monica Museum of Art "Puppet Show"
Date: May 24, 2008 - August 9, 2008
Location: Santa Monica Museum of Art, Bergamot Station G1, 2525 Michigan Avenue, SM
The exhibition brings together 28 contemporary artists who explore the imagery of puppets in sculpture, film, video, time-based media, animation and 2-D work. 5/23: Opening reception and children's workshop. Special events throughout the summer include A Puppet Show with artist Charlie White, 'Objects at Rest, Objects in Motion' (a walk-through on the history of puppetry), Yasunari Kawabata's haunting story 'One Arm", "Dante's Inferno" film with hand-drawn puppets, plus various shows featuring extraordinary avant-garde puppetry. For schedule and further info: Tel. 310-586-6488 or www.smmoa.org
16th Annual Juneteenth Celebration
Date: June 21, 2008
Time: 11am - 6pm
Location: Virginia Avenue Park, 2200 Virginia Avenue
Entertainment, food, vendors and opening and closing ceremonies. Admission free. For infor: Tel.310-451-8124 or 310-908-4554
Santa Monica "Drive-In" Movies
Date: August 5, 2008
Location: Santa Monica Pier
Movies on the pier every Tuesday starting August 5th. Free admission, but tickets should be picked up ahead of time from the Santa Monica Visitor Center, 1920 Main Street or Vidiots, 302 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica "Drive-In" Movies
Date: August 5, 2008
Location: Santa Monica Pier
Movies on the pier every Tuesday starting August 5th. Free admission, but tickets should be picked up ahead of time from Santa Monica Visitor Centers at 1920 Main Street, 1400 Ocean Ave and 3rd St Promenade bet. Arizona and SM Blvd, or Vidiots at 302 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica Cat Show
Date: August 23, 2008 - August 24, 2008
Location: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main Street, Santa Monica CA90401
Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 10am-5pm. Admission $10, Seniors & Children $7. For info: www.cfasouthwest.org
Santa Monica Book, Print, Photo & Paper Fair
Date: September 6, 2008 - September 7, 2008
Location: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main Street, SM CA90401
Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-4pm. Admission $7, Seniors $4. Bustamante Enterprises. For info: Tel. 209-358-3134 or www.bustamante-shows.com
Bustamante Antiques Show & Sale
Date: September 12, 2008 - September 14, 2008
Location: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main Street, SM, CA90401
Fri & Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 11am-5pm. Admission $7, seniors $4. Bustamante Enterprises - For info: Tel 209-358-3134 or www.bustamante-shows.com
International Gem & Jewelry Show
Date: September 19, 2008 - September 21, 2008
Location: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main Street, SM, CA90401
Fri 12noon-6pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm. Admission $7, Children under 16 free with paid adult, no strollers permitted. For info: Tel. 301-294-1640 or www.intergem.com
"My Bloody Valentine" Concert
Date: October 1, 2008 - October 2, 2008
Location: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main Street, Santa Monica CA90401
Wednesday and Thursday 9pm. General Admission festival style, no chairs on main floor, tickets @ Ticketmaster (no advance tickets sold at Civic)
My Favorite Bead Show
Date: October 10, 2008 - October 12, 2008
Location: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main Street, SM, CA90401
Fri 12noon-6pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm. Admission $6, children under 16 free with paid adult, no strollers permitted. Tel. 301-294-1640 or www.intergem.com
Vintage Fashion Expo
Date: October 18, 2008 - October 19, 2008
Location: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main Street, SM, CA90401
Sat early buying 9am-10.30am, Sat 10.30am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm. Admission: early buying $20, regular hours $10. For info: Vintage Expositions
Tel. 707-793-0773 or www.vintageexpo.com
Santa Monica Antiques Show & Sale
Date: October 24, 2008 - October 26, 2008
Location: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main Street, SM, CA90401
Fri & Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 11am-5pm, Admission $7, Seniors $4. For info: Bustamante Enterprises Tel. 209-358-3134 or www.bustamante-shows.com
Contemporary Crafts Market
Date: October 31, 2008
Time: 10am - 6pm
Location: Fri-Sun 10am-6pm, Admissions $7. For info: Roy Helms & Assocs. Tel. 808-422-7362 or www.craftsource.org
American Cinematheque Screenings: Aero Theatre
Location: Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Avenue, SM
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.
Santa Monica Outdoor Antique Market
Time: 8am - 3pm
Location: Santa Monica Airport, in the parking lots at Airport Ave and Bundy Drive
A high-end flea market specializing in furnishings and interior decor. Every 4th Sunday of the month, early admission 6am-8am $7, general admission $5, Seniors $3, kids free. Free parking. Smaller antique market held in the same lot on the first Sunday of every month, 8.00-3pm, $4 admission. For info: Tel. 323-933-2511