Team Up for a Palisades Clean Up: This Saturday

This Saturday, April 25, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, we are coming together for a community-wide Brush Clearance Day. Whether you're a long-time resident or new to the area, this is the perfect time to …

The Victory Lap: Registration Opens for the 2nd Annual Venice Beach Half Marathon

(Photo courtesy of Venice Paparazzi)

If last year’s sold-out debut was any indication, the Venice Beach Half Marathon & 5K has officially claimed its spot as the Westside’s premier spring athletic tradition. On Sunday, …

Friday on the Fairway: Sunset Sessions at The Penmar

If you missed the season opener, don’t worry— Tonight, April 10th marks Session Number 2. For the uninitiated, Sunset Sessions at The Penmar isn't your typical golf course event. It’s a weekly transformation where the back nine becomes a …

A New Rhythm for the Coast: The Inaugural Santa Monica International Jazz Festival

For years, jazz enthusiasts have looked to Monterey or Montreux for world-class festivals. But this May, the global spotlight shifts to our own coastline. The inaugural Santa Monica International Jazz Festival (May 1–9, 2026) is …

Cielo Du Sol: A Day-into-Night Sonic Escape at Cielo Farms Malibu

On Saturday, March 14, 2026, Malibu’s rolling hills will transform into a sun-drenched dance floor. Cielo Farms, the premier vineyard estate perched in the Santa Monica Mountains, has announced Cielo Du Sol—an open-air celebration …

The Return of Frieze Los Angeles: What to Expect at Santa Monica Airport

Since its 2019 debut, Frieze Los Angeles has grown into much more than an international art fair; it is a declaration of Los Angeles as the global epicenter of contemporary culture.

Led by Christine …

Beyond the Court: The All-Star Takeover of West LA

There is such an electricity that hits the Westside when a global event rolls into town. This weekend, the gravitational pull of Los Angeles shifts decidedly toward our backyard as the city hosts its record-breaking 7th NBA All-Star Weekend …

The Boulevard Buzz: First Friday Returns to Venice

There is a specific kind of energy that takes over Abbot Kinney on the first Friday of the month. It’s the sound of live vinyl spinning at The Brig, the scent of fusion tacos in the air, and the glow …

The Maker’s Hive Market Returns to Santa Monica

The Maker’s Hive Market is returning for its 2026 kickoff (This Sunday, February 1st, 2026, is coming to the heart of Santa Monica Place), and it’s much more than a shopping event. It is a "Valentine’s Day …

A 1,500-Mile Love Letter: Noma is Coming to Silver Lake

Los Angeles has always been a city of "collisions"—where global traditions meet a dramatic natural landscape. This spring, that collision is about to result in the most significant gastronomic event in the city’s history. Noma, the Copenhagen-based …