Performing-arts Events in Santa Monica

Check out happening performing-arts events all around Santa Monica, CA

Sound Bath with Nikki Schultz

 Wed, 02 Jul IPSB - School of Integrative Psycho-Structural Bodywork USD 25

Drunk Theatre LA | Wildest Improv Comedy Show!

 Fri, 22 Aug at 09:00 pm Santa Monica Playhouse & Group Theatre USD 0 to 39

The Dollface Dames Main Stage

 Sat, 20 Sep at 08:15 pm Illusion Magic Lounge USD 50 to 95

Debbie Gibson in Santa Monica

 Fri, 12 Sep at 08:00 pm Moss Theater

Classical Jukebox+

 Sun, 07 Sep at 03:00 pm The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage Free

Amor Film Festival

 Sun, 12 Oct at 06:00 pm Illusion Magic Lounge, 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA, USA USD 17 to 32

Mobile Data Mag Open Mic + Feature Series

 Sun, 17 Aug at 07:00 pm HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel Free

The Comedians Comedy Show by Hambone Comedy

 Fri, 22 Aug at 08:30 pm 302 Pico Blvd USD 29

Drunk Theatre LA | Wildest Improv Comedy Show!

 Fri, 29 Aug at 09:00 pm Santa Monica Playhouse & Group Theatre USD 0 to 39

Film, Music & Entertainment Industry Social

 Fri, 29 Aug at 07:00 pm Weary Livers Free

Debbie Gibson with Wil Wheaton in Santa Monica

 Thu, 11 Sep at 08:00 pm Moss Theater

TRUE STORIES of UNILLUSION

 Sun, 31 Aug at 07:30 pm McCabe's Guitar Shop

Karaoke Night - Santa Monica - FREE ENTRY & FREE PARKING

 Fri, 15 Aug at 09:30 pm Weary Livers Free

DIVERGENTS In Support of the Simone Gad Foundation

 Sat, 16 Aug at 06:00 pm bG Gallery Free

The Westside Chamber Orchestra: Barber, Mozart, Walton

 Sat, 23 Aug at 07:00 pm St. Paul's Lutheran Church Free

The Early Bird Special...Dance Party!

 Sat, 16 Aug at 07:00 pm The Room Santa Monica USD 23

Haunted Mansion Cabaret, a Spirited Tease

 Sat, 23 Aug at 09:30 pm Illusion Magic Lounge USD 0 to 45

Broke Bitch Got Rich (Stand-Up Comedy)

 Sat, 27 Sep at 06:00 pm Westside Comedy Theater USD 0 to 23

LLS Orchestra at The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage

 Sat, 04 Oct at 07:30 pm The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage USD 50 to 87

Carmen - the full-length Ballet

 Sun, 24 Aug at 05:30 pm The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage USD 61 to 135

Hawks and Stinson at McCabe's

Sat, 23 Aug at 08:00 pm McCabe's Guitar Shop

Salsa And Bachata in a Victorian House turned Nightclub!

 Thu, 23 Jan The Victorian USD 15

IMPROV 301: Intermediate Improv - Pattern Play (Tuesdays)

 Tue, 19 Aug at 07:00 pm 1424 4th St USD 370

I’ve Said Too Much Already! (Stand-Up Comedy)

 Wed, 10 Sep at 08:00 pm Westside Comedy Theater USD 0 to 12

‘Not A Joke’ (Stand-Up Comedy)

 Sun, 17 Aug at 07:30 pm Westside Comedy Theater USD 0 to 23

Artist Intersection with Miha Strukelj

 Tue, 19 Aug at 05:00 pm 18th Street Arts Center (Olympic Campus)

The Stage Speaks

 Sat, 06 Sep at 04:00 pm Christine Emerson Reed Park Free

The Comedians Comedy Show by Hambone Comedy

 Fri, 24 Oct at 07:30 pm 302 Pico Blvd USD 29

Author event! Mallary Tenore Tarpley and Elise Hu

 Thu, 21 Aug at 06:00 pm 1113 Montana Ave Free

IMPROV 201: Intermediate Improv - Character (Sundays)

 Sun, 17 Aug at 06:00 pm 1424 4th St USD 370

HRC | HOUSE ROCKERS CREW Fundraiser

 Sat, 30 Aug at 05:00 pm 1630 Euclid St USD 29 to 109

Emma Heming Willis with Maria Shriver

 Mon, 15 Sep at 08:00 pm The Ann and Jerry Moss Theater--New Roads School USD 29 to 89

Bridges to Brighter Tomorrows

 Sat, 18 Oct at 04:00 pm Santa Monica Bay Woman's Club USD 0 to 162

Class Showcases: Improv 101

 Sun, 17 Aug at 06:00 pm Westside Comedy Theater USD 0 to 12

Santa Monica Open Mic Night

 Tue, 19 Aug at 05:00 pm Weary Livers Free

Blues Night @ Trip w/ Shea Welsh The Blues Experience

 Wed, 20 Aug at 08:00 pm TR!P Santa Monica Free

Santa Monica Open Mic Night

 Tue, 26 Aug at 05:00 pm Weary Livers Free

East Never Loses with Feminist Center for Creative Work

 Sat, 20 Sep at 04:00 pm Christine Emerson Reed Park Free

Author Event! Kate Baer & Rebecca Serle

 Thu, 13 Nov at 06:00 pm 1113 Montana Ave Free

An Evening with Judd Apatow

 Thu, 30 Oct at 08:00 pm The Ann and Jerry Moss Theater--New Roads School USD 73 to 95

(Sept. 2025) Small Group Reading with Susan Schueler in Santa Monica

 Thu, 11 Sep at 06:00 pm 2829 2nd St USD 97

Class Showcase: Improv 101 & Standup 101

 Sun, 07 Sep at 06:00 pm Westside Comedy Theater USD 0 to 12

Remembering: Songs of Home, Stories of the Heart

 Sat, 04 Oct at 04:00 pm Christine Emerson Reed Park Free

A Healing Story Circle: A Return to the Roots with Miguel Rivera and Michael Rey

 Wed, 27 Aug at 05:00 pm 18th Street Arts Center (Olympic Campus)

Backyard Comedy (Santa Monica) - PORCH TOUR

 Sun, 26 Oct at 06:00 pm Santa Monica USD 25 to 250

The Medium Show

 Sun, 31 Aug at 06:00 pm Britannia Pub USD 13

Story Time with Dara Henry

 Sat, 04 Oct at 10:00 am 1113 Montana Ave Free

Saturday Soul • Aug 23

 Sat, 23 Aug at 10:30 am MUD\WTR :gather USD 0 to 30

Susan’s 8 Week (FALL 2025) IN PERSON Mediumship/Psychic Dev. Circle

 Wed, 10 Sep at 06:00 pm Private Residence USD 239

Women in STEM (Stand-Up Comedy)

 Sat, 18 Oct at 06:00 pm Westside Comedy Theater USD 0 to 28

Debbie Gibson with Wil Wheaton

 Thu, 11 Sep at 08:00 pm The Ann and Jerry Moss Theater--New Roads School USD 56 to 84

Ask A Queen Tour Weho, Hollywood BLVD & Los Angeles, CA

 Sun, 24 Aug at 12:00 am Hollywood Blvd

'The Curse of the Blessing'

 Sun, 21 Sep at 02:00 pm 3015 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica, CA, United States, California 90405

An Evening with Bill McKibben

 Thu, 18 Sep at 08:00 pm The Ann and Jerry Moss Theater--New Roads School USD 29 to 139

The Limeliters @ McCabe's

 Sat, 13 Sep at 08:00 pm McCabe's Guitar Shop

BEHIND THE BLADES: A Whole Tuna Experience

 Wed, 27 Aug at 07:00 pm Santa Monica Seafood Market & Café USD 215

Author Event! Miranda Cowley Heller & Sonya Walger

 Wed, 24 Sep at 06:00 pm 1113 Montana Ave Free

Story Time with Sarah Mlynowski

 Sun, 05 Oct at 04:00 pm 1113 Montana Ave Free

SKETCH 101: Intro to Comedy Writing (Weds) *Live Online Class via Zoom

 Wed, 20 Aug at 07:00 pm 1424 4th St USD 360

IMPROV 201: Intermediate Improv - Character (Wednesdays)

 Wed, 27 Aug at 07:00 pm 1424 4th St USD 370

PAC LA - An Afternoon with Photographer Susan Meiselas

 Sat, 13 Sep at 02:00 pm Aero Theatre USD 0 to 500

Reflections of a Tough Texan: The Legacy of Lyndon Johnson

 Thu, 21 Aug at 07:00 pm Santa Monica Playhouse & Group Theatre USD 25

Jon Batiste: The Big Money Tour

 Sat, 20 Sep at 07:00 pm Santa Barbara California

Delirium Musicum Chamber Orchestra: Cabinet of Curiosities

 Fri, 17 Oct at 04:00 pm Broad Stage At Santa Monica

IMPROV 101: Intro to Improv (Sunday Nights)

 Sun, 17 Aug at 01:00 pm 1424 4th St USD 345

The Emerald City Cabaret, a Wicked Tribute: Part 1

 Sat, 08 Nov at 09:30 pm Illusion Magic Lounge USD 0 to 45

Ananta The Eternal at The Broad Stage

 Sat, 25 Oct at 07:30 pm The Broad Stage

Young Musicians Showcase

 Sat, 13 Sep at 03:00 pm 601 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, United States, California 90401

Story Time with Hannah Shafiroff

 Sun, 21 Sep at 10:00 am 1113 Montana Ave Free

Kaleidoscope performs in Santa Monica, Sunday October 26, 2025

 Sun, 26 Oct at 02:00 pm First Presbyterian Church of Santa Monica USD 15 to 75

KWDP presents "Spellbound", a Fall repertory event.

Sun, 05 Oct at 07:00 pm Westside Ballet of Santa Monica

Palestrina crosses the Alps

 Sun, 14 Sep at 02:00 pm Santa Monica Bay Woman's Club USD 35 to 100

Improv Show at Lula's!

 Thu, 16 Oct at 07:00 pm Lula Cocina Mexicana USD 29

Vienna Teng performs live in Santa Monica, CA

 Fri, 05 Dec at 08:00 pm McCabe's Guitar Shop

Author Event! Leslie Johansen Nack & Anastasia Zadeik

 Mon, 13 Oct at 06:00 pm 1113 Montana Ave Free

Delirium Musicum Chamber Orchestra - Cabinet of Curiosities at The Broad Stage

 Sat, 18 Oct at 07:30 pm The Broad Stage

An Evening with Sinatra - A Benefit for Southeast Community Foundation

 Sat, 08 Nov at 06:00 pm Santa Monica Bay Woman's Club USD 135 to 269

Getting the Homeless Home

 Thu, 16 Oct at 06:00 pm Jonathan Club USD 500 to 10,000

You But Funnier Workshop with Beth Lapides

 Mon, 17 Nov at 06:00 pm The Crow USD 50 to 66

National Geographic Live - A Pirate's Life at The Broad Stage

 Thu, 02 Oct at 07:30 pm The Broad Stage

Stella Cole

 Fri, 26 Sep at 04:00 pm Broad Stage At Santa Monica

MESTO: THE GRAND CONCERT, N. AZZAM الكونسيرت الإحتفالي الكبير مع نبيل عزام

 Sun, 14 Sep at 07:00 pm The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage USD 61 to 150

Photographic Arts Council Los Angeles presents “An Afternoon with Photographer Susan Meiselas”

 Sat, 13 Sep at 02:00 pm Aero Theatre

RITP’s 21st Anniversary Beach Party Potluck

 Sun, 17 Aug at 11:00 am 2000 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA

Comedy Classes for Kids! Learn Stand Up, Improv, And Sketch Comedy!

 Tue, 09 Sep at 04:00 pm The Crow USD 562

Kaleidoscope performs in Santa Monica, Sunday February 1, 2026

 Sun, 01 Feb at 02:00 pm First Presbyterian Church of Santa Monica USD 15 to 75

Open Mic Afternoons @ The Rapp Saloon Community Market Courtyard

 Sat, 24 May at 11:00 am HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel Free

Tom & Sheree at Friday Night L.I.F.E.- Workshop & Party

 Fri, 22 Aug at 08:00 pm LA Dancefit

The Weekly Improv Drop-in Class

 Sat, 10 May at 12:00 pm Westside Comedy Theater USD 0 to 33

Broke Artist Nation Open Mic Night

 Tue, 12 Aug at 07:00 pm Lanea Free

Jane Lynch - A Swingin Little Christmas at The Broad Stage

 Wed, 17 Dec The Broad Stage

Amythyst Kiah in Santa Monica

 Sun, 09 Nov at 08:00 pm McCabe's Guitar Shop

Santa Monica Comedy Nights

 Wed, 05 Jun at 08:00 pm Kavahana Free

舞力全開 舞出台灣 T-POP in Public - Santa Monica 3rd Street Promenade

 Sat, 01 Nov at 10:00 am Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States

Improv Resident Teams! PillowTalk & BMC

 Mon, 07 Jul at 07:00 pm Westside Comedy Theater USD 0 to 12

MadeInHungary23.Los Angeles International Film Festival

 Tue, 11 Nov at 07:00 pm 11523 Santa Monica Blvd. West L.A., CA 90025, Santa Monica, CA, United States, California 90401

Improv Resident Teams! Rebrand & Homegirls in Outer Space

 Mon, 07 Jul at 08:00 pm Westside Comedy Theater USD 0 to 12

Comedy Classes for Kids! Learn Stand Up, Improv, And Sketch Comedy!

 Tue, 13 Jan at 04:00 pm The Crow USD 550

Improv Resident Teams! The Great Bambino & Smoke Show

 Mon, 07 Jul at 09:00 pm Westside Comedy Theater USD 0 to 12

Bulgarika Returns to Friday Night L.I.F.E. 10/24/2025

 Fri, 24 Oct at 08:00 pm LA Dancefit