blackbox: Sugaray Rayford
GRAMMY Award nominee and four-time Blues Music Award winner Sugaray Rayford opens the 2026/27 blackbox series with a larger-than-life performance on The Plaza! Known for his powerhouse, gospel-influenced vocals and electrifying stage presence, Rayford blends classic soul melodies, funky R&B grooves, and raw blues power into an unstoppable live experience. This is an on-your-feet show that feels more like a party than a concert, and you’ll leave lifted by pure joy and connection.
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Annual events, seasonal festivals, west coast-centric happenings and exciting special occasions all mingle on Santa Monica’s vibrant events calendar. With ideal year-round weather and diverse cultural offerings, there’s always something happening in Santa Monica.
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Sep
12–13
Festival
Santa Monica Block Fest Vol VII
Santa Monica’s biggest free music festival returns September 12 with live djs, food night market, vendor village, and more on the Promenade.…
Sep
12
Family-Friendly
Live Music at Shoreside Restaurant
Enjoy the weekend Shoreside, with live performances from a featured artist of the week, set against a the coast whether dining on the pool-deck or in…
Sep
12
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Oct
17
Family-Friendly
Tongva Twilight: Sounds & Cinema
TONGVA TWILIGHT: Sounds & Cinema is a FREE outdoor summer series celebrating live music, outdoor cinema, and community at Tongva Park. The series…
