I remember the first time I came to Santa Monica College for orientation. It seemed huge. This was…read morebefore the pandemic and my very first time coming to the campus. When I came last week, this campus seemed a lot more manageable. It literally seems like such a walkable campus, a beautiful campus and one that doesn't seem daunting or exhausting. If I lived closer to this part of town, I would find reasons to come to this campus whether signing up for a random class or checking out the cosmetology department discounted skin care service services. Bonus points for the free menstrual products in the women's bathroom at the student center. I don't love how much you have to pay for parking, but it is what it is living in LA.

This schools counselors really fucked me over, I've gone to multiple and have not received the…read moreproper guidance. I told one of the counselors for the school program my dilemma between work and school and they immediately resulted to blaming me even though I've talked to 6 different counselors for its program. This school has no idea on what the fuck is going on bro. Two of these counselors literally said, "Well damn that sucks" after making me take unnecessary classes. They fucked up time and are messing with my futur

We have been to the Santa Monica Playhouse now at least 20 times. We take our special needs…read moregrandson and he loves it. He is 19 now and loves the kid's play as much as he did when he was 3. The Playhouse is located in a great area in Santa Monica and there are a lot of eateries and places to walk. The 3rfd St. Promenade is just a block away. Parking is easy in the public parking lot right across the street, it is for a small fee. All of the kid's plays are great and our grandson has not missed one yet. They also do holiday themed plays. The prices are great, this is one of the last places you can take a kid and not spend more than 18$ a ticket and often less. The staff is the nicest. It is not for profit and the entire staff and actors work for free. They also have Birthday parties. The place is small and adorable you will love it.

My experience with the playhouse has been incredible. I been producing a play that is coming out…read morethis weekend-October 25,2025 at 8 pm and October 26, 2025 at 4 pm. It's the first horror to appear at the theater. Due yo the graphic nature and adult content it's 18+. I been communicating with Evelyn vis email snd have been working with George. Both of them so fantastic!!! Our play is part of the benefit series for their "save the main stage" campaign. The actors are phenomenal and been practicing for s month to bring madness with this play,right before Halloween!!! There is a pay parking facility across the street and meter parking up front. Very proud to be part of a little history on the theater world and glad its at the SM Playhouse.

A wonderful premiere comedy venue in Santa Monica. Have watched many brilliant shows here and…read morealways love the range and talent of the comedians featured. Well priced drinks too and friendly staff. 10/10 night out for a date or some laughs with friends/family!

Pause for Laughter Show! Best Line Up of Stand Up Comedians all on one stage. Every comedian is…read morehilarious and has credits! Westside Comedy is chill! Go with your hair pulled back with jeans on and enjoy the show! No drink min. Buy your tickets and enjoy the show! Great for singles! Take yourself out!

I never knew this artists' sanctuary even existed until last Sunday when I stopped by their 2nd…read moreannual fundraising event called BAM Fest. BAM = Beer, Art & Music, a perfect combination on a sunny afternoon. 18th Street was closed off to provide parking for food trucks & bicycles. I saw The Green Truck there, as well as Border Grille. 20 breweries donated beer from booths set up in a private courtyard flanked by galleries, where 4 bands provided live music. I only had time to stay for an hour, so I missed all the bands except Speedway (alone worth the trip from Redondo!). The event was packed but very well-organized. A bike valet was looking out for the crapload of parked bicycles. Maybe the reason I had no problem finding a spot for my car was because so many people rode their bikes. Beer and music were included in the price of admission ($35 advance, $40 at the door). All proceeds went toward funding spaces for artists to work & show their work.....a very good cause. The arts need support, especially in rough economic times. The festival attracted a great crowd. Despite all the free-flowing beer, people were upbeat without a hint of rowdiness. I love a good party on a Sunday afternoon and I'm guessing I'll be back next year when I will try to allow more time to hang out and enjoy the day.

Cutting-edge and timeless art by brilliant local and international minds. The curation of the 18th…read moreStreet Arts Center Events is absolutely world class! In a city so often known for it's monetary focus, the center refreshingly keeps it's focus on the art and artists themselves, refusing to become blinded by art world commerciality.

Another outstanding performance from Cirque. Funny, breathtaking feats of awe inspiring acrobatics,…read morebalance and artistry. Many "are you kidding me??" moments of seemingly super human achievements. In my group the Wheel of Death was a favorite. The female contortionist blew my mind, as if her spine is a loose string of beads. I was concerned about tight seating based on some reviews. We found the seating space comfortable. But please, no flash photography, for the safety of the performers! Some fool in one section kept using a flash. I was surprised a seating attendant didn't stop the person. There's a 25 minute intermission, just over 2 hours total. An employee was playing with the Chinese yo-yo near the merchandise section and was kind enough to show two of us the basics. One advantage to this show compared to a Vegas venue is a smaller audience and better seat prices. Our crowd was very enthusiastic. I wanted to give a standing ovation many times but waited til the end. Truly a memorable, mesmerizing experience.

The show was definitely entertaining, but it's nothing you haven't seen before at other similar…read moreshows. The major disappointment was that there were no Wow Factors with this show. It's probably why on 12/29, the day of our show, we found out that they were offering 20% off all remaining tickets and shows, including 20% off the fees as well. A big plus was the shuttle that took you from Lot 4S south of the Santa Monica Pier to near the main entrance to the circus tents. It was very convenient not to deal with the traffic around those tents. It made leaving the area after the show relatively easy.

Just wanted to write an update because I see that a lot of people reviewing here confuse BroadStage…read morewith SMC Theater. It is the same PHYSICAL venue, but not the same organization. So, some people who are reviewing the programming or staff are actually reviewing SMC, not BroadStage or vice versa. I have never attended an SMC performance so I can't speak to their programming or staffing, but BroadStage has very interesting programming & very kind staff. Since BroadStage programming is so eclectic, though, some of it just isn't of interest to me. Different strokes....

Lovely venue but sometimes the artists or productions chosen to take the stage are disappointing…read more I've had the experience now twice of going to a show based on genre and marketing and having to sit through performances that feel like they were brought in to cater to a very specific, very small but obviously inner circle community. Choose wisely what you come for. If your intuition tells you this artist was maybe brought in simply on connections and what community they're a part of then listen to your gut. I say all of this because there are so many deserving and talented productions out there that deserve and would love the privilege of being paid to perform here but to see the opportunities squandered on the same old stories and inner circle artists is enough for me to think long and hard before buying tickets to this theatre again.

Original Santa Monica history at its best. This is the first commercial building ever built in…read moreSanta Monica. It was called the Rapp Saloon and still is although it is not an active saloon. Adjacent to this building just to the right in front of the hostel is where on Saturday mornings they start the historical tours of Santa Monica. If you're interested in that look up the historical society of Santa Monica.

I went here for a poetry reading and it was a great experience as both a performer myself, and as…read morean audience member. The sound carried beautifully, without a mic. The Rapp Saloon is a lovely performing arts studio with a few brick walls and smooth wooden floor. It is a common space within the Santa Monica international hostel. It's a great location in the middle of all the liveliness of the city. Very respectable venue.