What To Watch This Weekend: 'The Social Reckoning,' 'Other Mommy,' 'Misty Green,' 'Animals' And More

Mikey Madison, Jessica Chastain, Ben Affleck, John Cena, Rosalind Eleazar and Adam Driver lead stories of identity and responsibility.

'The Social Reckoning' Review: Aaron Sorkin Examines Power, Accountability And Facebook's Reckoning

Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White and Jeremy Strong anchor Aaron Sorkin's ambitious study of influence and accountability.

Off The Hook Seafood Festival Returns To Santa Monica Pier For Route 66 Centennial

The 8th annual festival will bring 25-plus restaurants and chefs to the Pier Sunday while raising money for Heal the Bay and Pier programs.

What's New On Netflix October 2026: 'East Of Eden,' 'Animals,' 'Below,' 'Sacrifice' And 'Lupin'

Halloween scares, prestige adaptations and long-awaited new seasons headline Netflix's October lineup.

What To Watch This Weekend: 'Digger,' 'Verity,' 'East Of Eden' Season 1, And 'War' Season 1

Tom Cruise, Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, Florence Pugh, Sienna Miller and Josh Hartnett anchor stories of power, perception and legacy.

'Digger' Review: Tom Cruise Drives An Exhilarating, Exhausting Tragicomedy

A dazzling Tom Cruise elevates Alejandro G. Iñárritu's examination of power, self-mythology and accountability.

'Heart Of The Beast' Review: Brad Pitt And A Loyal Dog Elevate A Moving Survival Drama

David Ayer reframes rugged individualism through companionship, grounding the wilderness adventure in mutual dependence.

'Primetime' Review: Robert Pattinson Powers A Chilling Media Nightmare

Lance Oppenheim transforms the “To Catch a Predator” phenomenon into a lurid, provocative examination of spectacle and accountability.

What To Watch This Weekend: 'Primetime,' 'Heart Of The Beast,' 'Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother' And More

Robert Pattinson, Brad Pitt and Mahershala Ali headline a lineup of survival tales, media dramas and personal reckonings.

Iconic Santa Monica Pier Sign Finally Coming Down For Restoration

The landmark neon sign was originally expected to come down in January, but nine months later its long-awaited restoration is approaching.

'Practical Magic 2' Review: Sandra Bullock And Nicole Kidman Reignite The Magic, But The Spell Frays

A beloved cult classic returns with heart and nostalgia, but its expanded mythology diffuses the original's intimacy.

What To Watch This Weekend: 'Resident Evil,' 'The Weight,' 'The Beast Of Mossy Bottom,' And 'Bad Apples'

Austin Abrams, Ethan Hawke and Saoirse Ronan anchor a weekend of viral outbreaks, wilderness survival, Halloween mischief and sharp satire.

Hurricane Marie Forces Cancellation Of Santa Monica's Ocean Way Festival

The inaugural beachfront music festival featuring The Killers and Olivia Dean had been scheduled for Sept. 26-27.

Shelley Fabares, 'Johnny Angel' Singer And Actor In ‘The Donna Reed Show’ And ‘Coach,’ Dies At 82

The Santa Monica native got her first big break on the 'The Donna Reed Show,’ and built a decades-long career in Hollywood.

Music royalty Graham Nash and Emmylou Harris regale Ravinia Festival

The two legendary artists and their bands performed hit songs and deep-cut gems to a mostly Baby Boomer audience at the heralded venue.

Santa Monica Artists Program Moves To Bergamot Station With 6 Residents

Six Los Angeles County artists will develop new work while offering free workshops for the public.

Sublime, The Killers To Headline Ocean Way Festival On Santa Monica Beach

The inaugural Ocean Way Festival is billed as the first-ever major music festival on Santa Monica Beach.

Santa Monica And Chicago Unite For Route 66 'Pier To Pier' Celebration

The Pacific Wheel will be offering free Ferris Wheel rides for 66 minutes to celebrate Route 66's history.

DJ Let Go After Nearly 20 Years At KCRW As Santa Monica Station Brings Aboard 2 New Voices

One longtime DJ at Santa Monica public radio station KCRW has been let go as the station makes room for two new on-air hires.

Santa Monica’s 1st Municipal Art Gallery To Open Soon

The City of Santa Monica debuts its first municipal art gallery, the Santa Monica City Gallery, at Bergamot Station Arts Center on April 10.

Santa Monica History Museum Names New Executive Director

A former Santa Monica History Museum curator has been named the institution's new executive director.

Cosby Accuser Awarded $19M By Santa Monica Jury In Sexual Battery Suit

A woman who said Bill Cosby sexually abused her in the 1970s while she was working as a waitress was awarded millions of dollars.

Local Native Named Santa Monica's Second-Ever Poet Laureate

The Santa Monica City Council affirmed the city’s second-ever poet laureate, Jay Baldwin, for a two-year appointment at its latest meeting.

Free St. Paddy’s Day Celebration Set For Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade

Downtown Santa Monica Inc. is hosting St. Paddy’s Day on the Promenade from 6–9 p.m. Saturday on the 1300 block of Third Street Promenade.

Lineup Announced For Inaugural Santa Monica International Jazz Fest

Kamasi Washington and Stanley Clarke are among the artists scheduled to perform at the first-ever Santa Monica International Jazz Festival.

Santa Monica Block Fest Set For This Weekend

The multi-block nightlife and music event returns Nov. 14 with Mardi Gras and Valentine’s Day–inspired elements.

Frank Gehry, The Most Celebrated Architect Of Our Time, Dies At 96

The oft-emulated architect and designer of The Walt Disney Concert Hall left his mark on the Golden State and the world of architecture.

Guillermo del Toro Almost Lost His Film Memorabilia In The Wildfires. Now, He's Letting Some Go

Guillermo del Toro partnered with Heritage Auctions for an auction to sell a fraction of a collection that is bursting at the seams.

Pro Skaters Taking Over Santa Monica Pier For Major Competition

The Street League Skating competition Friday will feature big names in skateboarding, including Ryan Sheckler and Nyjah Huston.

Movie Theater Chain To Offer Half-Price Tickets — With A Catch

AMC Theaters has announced it will be offering a new summer discount aimed to make movie-going more affordable in Santa Monica.

Independent Spirit Awards Plans Move Away From Santa Monica Beach

The Independent Spirit Awards have long been held under a big tent on Santa Monica Beach. Next year, they're moving to a new venue.

Soulja Boy Ordered To Pay $4M In Sexual Abuse Lawsuit

The lawsuit against Soulja Boy was filed in January 2021.

Little Shop of Horrors Presented by 5-Star Theatricals

October 4th, 2024 - October 20th, 2024 at Scherr Forum Theatre

10 Santa Monica Nonprofits Awarded $265K In County Arts Grants

The Santa Monica grants will support music, theater, foster-youth programs and more.

Actor Dabney Coleman, '9 to 5' And 'Tootsie' Curmudgeon, Dead At 92

For decades, character actor Dabney Coleman was the TV and film boss and curmudgeon audiences loved to root against.

NARAS Seeks Dismissal From Former Employee's Negligence Suit

The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences Inc. is seeking to be removed from a sexual harassment lawsuit alleging negligence.

Dangerous lifestyle, stunning murals - about Gustavo Zermeño

The Mexican-American artist opens up about his Venice upbringing and finding his passion in art

Harrison Ford To Receive Critics Choice Career Achievement Award

Ford "has starred in many of the most successful and acclaimed films in cinema history," Critics Choice Awards, organizers announced.

90-Foot-Tall Snowman Graces Famous Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel

The super-sized snowman and other holiday-inspired animations will display merrily over the Pacific Ocean.

Musica Angelica Baroque Orchestra "The Joy of Christmas" Concert

Musica Angelica Baroque Orchestra will perform December 9 & 10, in Long Beach and Los Angeles respectively. Tickets 2-for-1 until DEC 1.

Santa Monica Searching for First-Ever Poet Laureate

Applications are open now for Santa Monica's first-ever poet laureate.

Mini Fall Festival Held To Usher In New Season In Santa Monica

The City of Santa Monica will hold a Mini Fall Festival where community members of all ages can celebrate the changing seasons.

Football Season Kicks Off With Santa Monica Ferris Wheel Light Show

To celebrate the NFL season kickoff, Pacific Park will honor LA's home teams the Rams and the Chargers with a ferris wheel light display.

'When You're With Swifties It's A Safe Space' Fans Celebrate Eras Tour

Over 100 Taylor Swift fans gathered at Santa Monica Beach to celebrate her record-breaking Los Angeles tour dates.

35th Ojai Wine Festival

An idyllic venue to taste award winning wines, amazing craft beers, fine spirits, ciders, kombucha and spiked seltzers

44th Annual Venice Family Clinic's Artwalk & Auction April 18-May 4

The new "Emerging Artists" program by renowned Art Curator, Leslie Fram, is free & open to the public (and also on line)

Sayonara Sea Dragon, New Santa Monica Pier Ride To Open This Month

The original Sea Dragon boat took its last ride Thursday morning via helicopter to start its journey to a museum in St. Louis, Missouri.

Famed Sea Dragon Ride At Santa Monica Pier To Retire

Featured in many a film, such as "Iron Man" and "Her," the original ride's retirement will make way for a brand-new Sea Dragon.

The Emperors of Ice-Cream

The West Side has too much good artisan ice cream to enjoy. Here's our favs. What are yours?

Santa Monica’s ‘Nepotism Baby’ School

Crossroads School, a private K-12 institution is known for providing education to the children of celebrities.