A monthly event on the Santa Monica Pier, relevant to the culture of Santa Monica locals, with all activities and presentations having ties to Santa monica. 

The last Shotgun House in Santa Monica is a historical landmark open for free tours to the public.

Thousands of supporters came together Saturday, Nov. 19 in Hollywood during the latest demonstration to demand international support for the people of Iran. Since the death of Mahsa Amini, an Iranian woman who died under suspicious circumstances after allegedly wearing her hijab improperly, millions of Iranians around the globe have continued to rally and march in support of the protests in Iran. The protestors have called the dissolution of the current regime, recognition of human rights and democracy.

Global Motion World Dance Company is a performance organization that carries the concept of humans as global citizens. On Saturday, Nov. 19, Santa Monica College students performed world dance styles with the Global Motion World Dance Company during the live performance.

Día de los Muertos began its second day of celebration on the Santa Monica Pier as the sun set over the ocean coastline on November 2, with Natives from the Tongva tribe joining Aztec members of the Kalpoli Tonelhuayo circle in ceremonies and blessings.

A flagship food festival makes its way to downtown Santa Monica. The 626 Night Market mini food festival was started in 2012 as it was inspired by the various and popular night markets across Asia.

MLB All Star week kicks off with the first ever beach event called the Capitol One All-star Oceanfront held at the Santa Monica Pier and beach on Friday, July 15, and continues on throughout the weekend.

Safewise.com survey ranks Santa Monica as one of the most dangerous cities in Southern California. However, students and staff have a different opinion.

Although parts of the city looked normal, protesters were out and many store owners had boarded up their windows. Santa Monica was quiet after dark, but there were protests in downtown Los Angeles, and police made a number of arrests.

19,536 participants completed the 26.2 mile run from Dodger Stadium to Santa Monica Beach early Sunday morning

Government connects community and business through "Civic Love" project using art to be restored though a local non-profit.

While The American Dream thrives in my own private bubble of the universe, a few blocks down, near an interstate 405 exit, so many tents are pitched underneath a freeway ramp that it could look like a camping ground if not for the blinking of traffic lights and the passing of rushing cars.