The Santa Monica Festival is a unique event that highlights the dynamic connection between the City’s communities, businesses, arts and environment while offering ideas and solutions for a greener, healthier and more sustainable lifestyle.  Presented for California’s most celebrated beach city, the 21st annual Santa Monica Festival offers an eclectic mix of live music and dance, delicious food, DIY art workshops with recycled and repurposed materials, guilt-free shopping featuring…See More

Wokcano Santa Monica will ring in the New Year with their 2nd Annual Black and White Masquerade Ball on Saturday, December 31, 2011. The evening’s festivities will feature music by DJ Frankiespinning Top 40, hip-hop and house music, a laser light room, complimentary hors d’oeuvres 9-10:30pm, and a champagne toast and midnight. Masks and cocktail attire are required.  Admission includes party favors and a champagne toast. Parade this multi-level nightclub” outdoor patio in a classy disguise this…See More

Hollywood's most elaborate red carpet New Year's Eve Bash, BIG BANG NEW YEAR'S EVE, will be held at the world famous Hollywood & Highland Complex in the heart of Hollywood. The monumental celebration will feature live performances by chart-topping Cobra Starship, Grammy-nominated Lupe Fiasco, Rock Mafia (performing smash hit "The Big Bang"), 15 of the world's best DJ's, live performers, and a star-studded red carpet and VIP gifting lounge. Guests will ring in the New Year high above…See More

Local Bars & Restaurants Gather to Help Raise Money & Food for Those in Need through Westside Food BankFast becoming a yearly tradition, the 3rd Annual SANTA Monica Pub Crawl is set for Saturday, December 17, 2011.  The Holiday Spirit prevailed last year with over 3,000 participants raising enough food for 21,000 meals. Throughout the night, over 20 bars & restaurants will come together to raise money for those in need with the Westside Food Bank. Participating locations will offer…See More

Spin PR, Three Day Rule, Mix It Up LA, Pacq Productions & Wokcano Present...     THE LONGEST RUNNING PRE-THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE & PRE-TURKEY DAY BASH, TURKEY SOUP, RETURNS TO THE WESTSIDE SATURDAY, NOV. 19TH AT WOKCANO  Raising Money for Westside Food Bank in the Most Fun Way Possible Complimentary Hors D'Oeuvres 9-10:30 and Music by DJ Hapa   What: The longest running pre-Thanksgiving food drive returns to the Westside for the TURKEY SOUP 2011. This pre-turkey day charity bash is put…See More

upStart.LA is inviting LA tech entrepreneurs for a discussion & panel of startup founders that have received funding from leading accelerators & incubators. They'll speak to an expected 300 attendees & will be moderated by upStart.LA’s Co-Founder, Dan Dato. Tickets are $10 at http://upstartla-panel.eventbrite.com.“Our goal is to spread first-hand experiences to the SoCal…See More

Local Bars & Restaurants Gather to Help Raise Money & Food for Those in Need through Westside Food BankFast becoming a yearly tradition, the 3rd Annual SANTA Monica Pub Crawl is set for Saturday, December 17, 2011.  The Holiday Spirit prevailed last year with over 3,000 participants raising enough food for 21,000 meals. Throughout the night, over 20 bars & restaurants will come together to raise money for those in need with the Westside Food Bank. Participating locations will offer…See More

Chef Akasha Richmond will celebrate the fall harvest with a special 4-course dinner and tasting with olive oil producer and owner of Global Gardens, Theo Stephan, on October 23.   Stephan has recently introduced a new cookbook Olive Oil & Vinegar For Life: Delicious Recipes for Healthy Caliterranean Living. The event will feature a diverse array of dishes utilizing Stephan’s award-winning olive oils and vinegars along with local ingredients for which Akasha is renowned. A new signature…See More

LA’S NO. 1 ‘90s PARTY CLUB TUBTHUMP RETURNS (WITH A HALLOWEEN TWIST) FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2011 AT CENTRAL S.A.P.C.Pissin’ the Night Away to Your Favorite 90’s Hits Featuring A Live Performance by Operation: Pool Party Playing Strictly 90’s Covers and DJ Corey Moss on the DecksWHO: Spin PR and Moss Mobile MusicWHAT: Club TUBTHUMP returns to Santa Monica, just in time for Halloween, on Friday, October 28th at CENTRAL Social Aid and Pleasure Club. The evening will feature a tribute to the ‘90s with…See More

Calling all entrepreneurs, freelancers and business professionals! I'd like to invite you to attend the open house mixer for Santa Monica's newest addition, BLANKSPACES, a collaborative workspace for independent professionals. The Open House Mixer is taking place on Wednesday, October 5th from 6-9pm at 1450 2nd Street in Santa Monica, just a block from the beach and Third Street Promenade.   Come take a tour of LA's LARGEST co-working office space and enjoy live DJ, networking, complimentary…See More

Mind the Gap, a multi-cultural indie rock quartet from Hollywood’s melting pot, have just released their debut CD, The Good Fight. To celebrate, Mind the Gap is taking their message of passion and integrity to the masses with a string of appearances highlighted by a residency every Monday during October at The Bootleg Theater (2220 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, 213-389-2856). Set time is 10:30PM and performances are entirely FREE! These four musicians from the four corners of the globe aim their…See More

Mind the Gap, a multi-cultural indie rock quartet from Hollywood’s melting pot, have just released their debut CD, The Good Fight. To celebrate, Mind the Gap is taking their message of passion and integrity to the masses with a string of appearances highlighted by a residency every Monday during October at The Bootleg Theater (2220 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, 213-389-2856). Set time is 10:30PM and performances are entirely FREE! These four musicians from the four corners of the globe aim their…See More

Localicious Gala, 30 Years, 30 Chefs, 30 FarmersCelebrating 30 Years of the Santa Monica Farmers MarketAnnenberg Community Beach HouseFriday, September 167:30pm - 9:30pm$125.00 per ticket Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Santa Monica Farmers Market at an outdoor beach-front gala featuring 30 of L.A.'s best chefs paired with 30 market farmers to taste signature dishes that showcase the freshest and best of the season. Enjoy craft brewed beers, local wines, a silent auction and 30-course…See More

Santa Monica Farmers Market celebrates its 30th Anniversary with the very first Good Food Festival & Conference September 14th-18th The Santa Monica Farmers Market is celebrating its 30th anniversary by partnering with FamilyFarmed.org to launch the GOOD FOOD Festival & Conference. This unprecedented multi-day festival showcases locally and sustainably produced food and innovative leaders from the good food movement.  It will focus on regional and national issues integral to building…See More

9TH ANNUAL LABOR DAY YACHT PARTY ~ MINI-CRUISE & BBQ ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2011Mini-Cruise, Multiple DJs, BBQ, Games, & More on the FantaSea One Mega Yacht…WHO:Pacq Productions, One Night Entertainment, Listen Deep Music and Shawn AntonioWHAT: The 9th Annual Labor Day Yacht Party, Mini-Cruise and BBQ on the Fantasea One Mega-Yacht, in Marina del Rey on Monday, September 5, 2011. For nine consecutive years the annual Labor Day yacht party has been SoCal’s favorite end of Summer…See More