Name: Big Talk Book Launch Party
Start: 2026-02-28T15:00:00-08:00
End: 2026-02-28T18:00:00-08:00
Location: Annenberg Community Beach House

Join us at the Beach House for Kalina Silverman’s Big Talk Book Launch Party, filled with music, meaningful conversation, and community.
About this Event

Big Talk (@makebigtalk) was born on the beaches of Santa Monica—from spontaneous, heartfelt conversations with strangers, right where the ocean meets the shore. Those simple questions led to meaningful connections, lifelong friendships, and eventually, a global movement dedicated to fighting loneliness and bringing people closer together.

Join us for the Big Talk Book Launch Party at Annenberg Beach House from 3–6 PM for an afternoon of music, creativity, and genuine human connection. Together, we’ll skip the small talk and dive into what really matters through playful, art-based activities, guided conversations, and community connection experiences.

The celebration will include live music from Friends with Benowitz, refreshments, a special reading and Q&A with author Kalina Silverman, with an introduction and moderation by NY Times' Bestselling Authors, Hospice Nurse Julie and Roda Ahmed, inspiring Big Talk videos filmed right here in Santa Monica, and plenty of opportunities to meet new people in meaningful ways—no awkward networking required.

Come as you are. Leave feeling more connected!

There will be two ways to receive the Big Talk book:

Pre-order the Big Talk Book here (and bring it to the book launch party for signing!)
Zibby's Book Shop will be selling the Big Talk Book at the event, so you can purchase it on site and get it signed by author Kalina Silverman.

Getting Here

The Annenberg Community Beach House is located at 415 Pacific Coast Hwy. Parking is available for $4 per hour or $10 per day. Vehicles displaying a valid disability placard receive 50% off the posted rate. Please pay for parking at the machine upon your arrival. Exact change cash and credit cards are accepted. Ample bike parking is available; please bring a lock.

Access

The Annenberg Community Beach House is wheelchair accessible and ADA compliant. Two beach wheelchairs will be available for this activity. To reserve, call Guest Services at (310) 458-4904 or email [email protected]. For disability related accommodations, please call Guest Services at (310) 458-4904.