The 16th Annual MixMatch Dance Festival

Highways Performance Space 1651 18th Street , Santa Monica , CA, United States

Hart Pulse Dance Company presents "The 16th Annual MixMatch Dance Festival" The Annual MixMatch Dance Festival is celebrating its 16th year of promoting accessible, professional dance to the Southern Californian Communities and beyond! Originating in 2006, MixMatch quickly became an annual performance favorite and is now entering its 16th year, rehousing their venue post-COVID 3 […]

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Cinema Sundays at Sunset on the Promenade

Third Street Promenade (1400 Block) 1400 Block 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA, United States

This August, Third Street Promenade transforms into Santa Monica's most charming outdoor movie theater. Gather with friends at the sea of Pretty in Pink picnic tables (we'll have music playing before your arrival, so you can grab a drink and a bite from your favorite local restaurant). Then settle in beneath the stars for Cinema […]

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Labor Day Celebration at Pacific Park

Pacific Park 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA, United States

Pacific Park’s Ferris Wheel To Shine For Labor Day With 90-Foot-Tall American Flag Tribute The Pacific Wheel’s 174,000 LED lights will also feature a custom computer-generated lighting program of red, white and blue colors and patterns Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier will pay tribute to American workers this Labor Day with a patriotic […]

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Carol Zou: beauty/violence: aria

18th Street Arts Center 1639 18th Street, Santa Monica, CA, United States

beauty/violence: aria by Carol Zou is the first in a series of installations culled from a body of research investigating the use of classical music for purposes of spatial banishment. The installation features video documentation of public sites that attempt to control the flow of pedestrian traffic through playing classical music; embroidered maps on sound […]

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Truly Pizza Pop Up at Hotel Casa Del Mar

Patio del Mar 1910 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA, United States

Truly Pizza is returning to Hotel Casa del Mar this Labor Day weekend for an exclusive pop-up on the oceanfront Patio del Mar, following its completely sold-out Memorial Day debut. The two-day event runs Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1, from 11AM–8PM.

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Tour of the Marion Davies Guest House

Marion Davies Guest House 415 Pacific Coast Hwy, Santa Monica, CA, United States

Step back in time as Santa Monica Conservancy docents share the rich history of the Beach House site from the 1920s onward. Free 20-minute docent tours are available on a walk-up basis, for groups of up to six people. Just head to the Marion Davies Guest House where you will be greeted by a docent. […]

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Trivia Night at Kavahana

Kavahana 306 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, United States

Looking for a fun midweek pick-me-up in Santa Monica? Visit Kavahana Trivia Night: Covering a mix of general knowledge, pop culture, history, science, and more! Solo or Team Play: Bring friends or join a team when you arrive. Learn more here.

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Labor Day Celebration at Pacific Park

Pacific Park 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA, United States

Pacific Park’s Ferris Wheel To Shine For Labor Day With 90-Foot-Tall American Flag Tribute The Pacific Wheel’s 174,000 LED lights will also feature a custom computer-generated lighting program of red, white and blue colors and patterns Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier will pay tribute to American workers this Labor Day with a patriotic […]

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The Robert Berman Gallery: REDUX 1995–2025: William S. Burroughs

Robert Berman Gallery 2525 Michigan Ave, #A5, Santa Monica, CA, United States

The Robert Berman Gallery is pleased to announce REDUX 1995–2025: William S. Burroughs, open July 12, 2025, through September 30, 2025, at Bergamot Station Arts Center. This exhibition revisits the 1995 exhibition “Concrete and Buckshot”, a presentation of Burroughs' visual work—originally mounted in collaboration with Track 16 Gallery—and repositions it within a new framework alongside […]

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Santa Monica Open Mic

Wearies 2819 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, United States

Welcoming all musicians, songwriters, poets, comedians & other talents! ✅ Sign up upon arrival—first come, first served! ✅ Provide your name, email, IG handle, and act type. ✅ Perform for up to 7 minutes—whether it’s singing, poetry, comedy or acoustic instrumentation!   🍹This is a free event, so we appreciate any love shown to our […]

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