The Gesualdo Six, an acclaimed British vocal ensemble, will perform Renaissance music from influential European queens at St. Matthew's Church in Pacific Palisades on February 6, 2026, marking the venue's first concert since the 2025 fires.
Santa Monica College will hold a Valentine's Glass Sale on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 8am-2pm at Virginia Avenue Park. The fundraiser will feature handcrafted hearts, jewelry, vases and other artworks created by SMC glass artists to benefit the college's Art Department.
The Santa Monica Public Library selected 'What You Are Looking For Is in the Library' for its 2026 Santa Monica Reads program. The 23rd annual community-wide reading initiative will run Feb. 2 through March 14, featuring author Michiko Aoyama for discussion and signing events.
The Makers Hive Market returns to Santa Monica Place on Sunday, Feb. 1, featuring over 35 Southern California makers, artists and food vendors. The free Valentine's Day-themed event includes workshops, live music, and artisan goods from noon to 5 p.m.
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Westside Coalition presented Education Awards to seven high school seniors and recent graduates at a Jan. 19 ceremony in Santa Monica. Recipients were recognized for exemplifying King's principles of nonviolence.
Santa Monica City Council will consider a proposal to enter a civic float in the 2027 Tournament of Roses Parade, showcasing the city's renewal to more than 28 million viewers. The community-powered model would rely on private sponsorships rather than city funds.
Santa Monica City Council will vote Tuesday on adopting the 2025 Parks Vision Plan targeting 5 acres per 1,000 residents, the $73-86M Memorial Park expansion, and establishing a groundbreaking $3.5 million restorative justice program.
Adam Byrnes, a Santa Monica College student and former Amazon product manager, will premiere his directorial debut 'Two Lie Together' at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on February 11. The suspenseful family drama represents a major career shift inspired by the pandemic.
Bestselling author Dion Leonard will discuss his book 'Finding Gobi' at Malibu Library on February 4 at 7 p.m., sharing the story of how a stray dog joined him during a 155-mile ultramarathon across China's Gobi Desert and changed his life forever.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion reaffirming climate commitments as President Trump withdraws from 66 international agreements. Supervisor Horvath's motion ensures the county will continue policies protecting 10 million residents.
Susan Blumenthal has begun rebuilding her Pacific Palisades home destroyed in last year's wildfire using a zero-percent interest gap loan from Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles' ReBUILD LA program, avoiding high-interest debt during recovery.
The World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers will launch their annual Dodgers Love L.A. Community Tour on January 26. The five-day event includes 11 stops across Southern California, including a workshop at Adrian's Place in Santa Monica.
