Rafa Esparza: Brown the Experiment
The Santa Monica College art department brought Mexican-American artist Rafa Esparza to campus for a special event held at the SMC Student Services Center Orientation hall on March 11.
KCRW Pie Fest 2026
More than 10,000 people gathered at KCRW’s 12th annual Pie Fest at the Autry Museum of the American West to celebrate the beloved dessert.
Third Street Shamrock
People from all across Los Angeles gathered at the Third Street Promenade to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
Santa Monica College, with Humanitas, hosts ‘Break Into TV Writing’
Santa Monica College’s long-standing relationship with Humanitas came together to produce a new event aimed at teaching aspiring writers about what it realistically looks like to be a working writer in the TV and film industry.
Women’s History Month Blooms at Santa Monica College with A.S. Flower Market
Students celebrated Women’s History Month at Santa Monica College with a flower market hosted by the Associated Students, building free bouquets and enjoying macarons on the SMC main campus quad.
SMC Preps For Spring Club Awareness
As Santa Monica College students adjust to the spring semester, the Inter-Club Council prepares for its spring Club Awareness event, set for March 26.
A.S. announces free flower market for Women’s History Month
Santa Monica College students will be able to build free bouquets and enjoy French macarons at a flower market hosted by the Associated Students on Thursday, March 19.
Open your mind! Can psychedelics heal trauma and treat mental illnesses?
Microdosing or macrodosing: Has a cultural shift and increased medical interest led to a growing trend of psychedelic use in America?
Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson's visit to SMC in 1988 and remembrance of his life.
Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and former state senator passed away on Feb. 17, visited SMC in 1988 to inaugurate a sculpture that stands on campus today.
All Are Welcome
Black Mental Health workshop spotlights stigma, support and solidarity for SMC students
Free Museum Day: Explore Art and History near SMC
Dozens of Southern California museums, including the Santa Monica History Museum, are offering free admission this Sunday, Feb. 22.
SMC Hops Into Bunny Break Ahead of Finals
Students flocked to the main campus quad for a pre-finals bunny break, complete with music, snacks and stress-relief.
Por el Amor Eterno de Mariachi, For the eternal love of Mariachi
SMC’s music department presents Mariachi Los Corsarios de Santa Monica College at the Edye Second Space
LAST CicLAvia Ride of 2025
Mayor Karen Bass joins CicLAvia and Netflix in closing Melrose Avenue off to cars for ‘Stranger Things’ bicycle event
Giving Thanksgiving at SMC 2025
SMC is hosting their annual Giving Thanksgiving this week! Students can still get free Thanksgiving groceries today, Tuesday Nov. 25, outside of the bodega on main campus from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., all that you need is your student ID number. The program is also handing out $50 gift vouchers for Albertsons brand grocery stores as well as free socks and coats.
(Re)creating Our Future: Art as a Way for Healing
SMC Student Health Services, together with the Westside Impact Project and the Institute for Public Strategies, hosted an art workshop focused on creating art as a pathway to community healing.
Indigenous Sovereignty Honors Native American Heritage Month
Kicking off Native American Heritage Month was the Indigenous Sovereignty Fair, hosted by the Indigenous Scholars Club
Día de los Muertos 2025
Día de los Muertos is officially celebrated on November 1st (“Día de los Angelitos”, which honors the souls of deceased children), and November 2nd. We asked SMC students and faculty how engaged they are with the holiday, and how impactful the celebration is on their lives.
Working with AI as a first-generation Latina
Speaker Kystal Cano explains the process of working with AI and how she grew up as a first-generation college student.