52 things to do in and around Santa Monica (Sept 11 – 17)

So much to do, so little time! Here’s a comprehensive, one-stop list of local happenings and major city-wide events taking place from Friday, September 11 through Thursday, September 17.

Friday, September 11

• B.Y.O.Baby
  The Crow (5:00 PM)
• Shabbat Dinner on the Beach
  505 Ocean Front Walk
• Magic by the Sea
  Illusion Magic
• H.S. Football: Brentwood @ Palisades
  Stadium by the Sea, Pacific Pali
• H.S. Football: University @ Crenshaw
  Crenshaw High School (7:00 PM)
• H.S. Football: Samohi @ Norte Vista
  Norte Vista High School (6:00 PM)
• Mahjong Fridays
  Santa Monica Family YMCA
• Free Movie: Finding Nemo
  Brentwood Country Mart
• ’90s Night
  The Room Santa Monica
• Bundy Triangle Night Market
  Bundy Dr. & Santa Monica Blvd.

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Saturday, September 12

• SMBF (Santa Monica Block Fest) – Free
  Third Street Promenade (5:00 PM)
• Morgan Jay
  Greek Theatre
• Stereo Soda
  Kia Forum
• Magic by the Sea
  Illusion Magic
• ’90s Night
  The Room
• Downtown Farmers Market – Free
  3rd St. & Arizona Ave. (8:00 AM)
• Pico Farmers Market – Free
  Virginia Ave. Park (8:00 AM)
• Rocky Horror Picture Show
  NuArt Theatre
• NCAAF: Louisiana @ USC
  LA Memorial Coliseum

Sunday, September 13

• Venice Electric Bike Parade
  Windward Avenue (Sunset)
• Lucy Davis & Hollywood Bowl Orchestra
  Hollywood Bowl
• The Toledo Show
  Harvelle’s
• Grateful Dead Brunch
  The Venice West (12:00 PM)
• Main Street Farmers Market
  Heritage Museum (8:30 AM)
• Brentwood Farmers Market
  741 Gretna Green (9:00 AM)

Monday, September 14

• Improv Jam
  Mi’s Westside Comedy Theater

Tuesday, September 15

• Premiere: Dancing with the Stars (Season 35)
  ABC
• America’s Got Talent
  Pasadena Civic Auditorium (5:00 PM)
• Brits in L.A. Trivia
  O’Brien’s Irish Pub

Wednesday, September 16

• America’s Got Talent
  Pasadena Civic Auditorium (5:00 PM)
• Bunny Hoppy Hour
  The Cook’s Garden, Venice
• Downtown Farmers Market
  3rd Street & Arizona Ave (8:00 AM)
• ‘Jeopardy’ Alumni Trivia
  O’Brien’s Irish Pub

Thursday, September 17

• Music Bingo
  O’Brien’s Irish Pub

Recurring

• Karaoke
  Nightly · The Gaslite
• Olivia Rodrigo: the cure unraveled
  Ends Feb 22 · Grammy Museum
• Water for Elephants
  Ends 9/27 · Pantages Theatre

Did we miss an event? If you know of something exciting taking place in or around Santa Monica, please submit details to our editorial team via email tips@santamonicasun.com.