About this Event
Eric Idle and Weird Al will not only chat -- they will also perform with their band.
Monty Python's Flying Circus. Monty Python's The Life of Brian. Monty Python and The Holy Grail. Monty Python's The Meaning of Life. If that weren't enough, consider Spamalot.
Eric Idle's new book, Idle in Provence: A Brief History of Thyme, is as it should be: completely and wildly funny. When he was in his late 20's, as Monty Python was taking the world by storm, he visited Provence. And so began his love affair with France. In Idle in Provence, we get history: his own, his family's, the Romans, the French, cuisine, his friends, you name it. It's loving, fantastically self-deprecating, and it reveals just how critical to his work -- and to his happiness -- his "shackeau" in Provence still is. His time in Provence really does reflect the brightest side of life.
Eric Idle will be joined by fellow satirist "Weird Al" Yankovic. "Weird Al" is the best-selling comedy recording artist of all time. He's won five Grammys, and several Emmys. After over 40 years of performing, he's still selling out massive arenas.
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No refunds or exchanges on tickets or books. Books must be picked up on the night of the program. Tickets are strictly non-transferable; do not buy tickets from any resale sites or external vendors.
Parking instructions at Santa Monica City College for the Eric Idle and Weird Al Yankovich Event
- The event is sold out and paid parking is limited. Paid parking is available in Structures 3 and 4, which is owned and operated by a separate third-party company. We do not manage it and cannot validate or reimburse parking fees.
- Structure 3 and Structure 4 entrances are on Pico Blvd. at 17th Street in Santa Monica. There is a limited number of paid spots.
- Please note: you should only purchase a parking permit on the afternoon of the event since the permit is only valid for 8 hours from the time of your purchase. No refunds are available.
- Use this link to purchase your parking via a third party: https://smcevents.thepermitstore.com/purchase.php
- Code “1900” will enable daily permit sales. Without the code, the system will say, “There are currently no permits available.” Drivers will need to enter basic information about their vehicle in order to purchase a virtual permit. There are no physical tickets, but parking enforcement scans license plates to verify who has and hasn’t purchased a permit.
For an interactive map, please visit:
https://www.smc.edu/about/campuses/maps-directions.php
- Cost: Rates are set by the operator and may change without notice.
- Plan ahead: Spaces may fill up, so please allow extra time to find parking.
- Consider alternatives: We recommend rideshare or carpooling.
For questions about rates, hours, or payment, please contact the parking operator directly.
Event venue & nearby stays
John Adams Middle School (JAMS) Performing Arts Center, 2425 16th Street, Santa Monica, United States
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.