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The 2014 American Film Market, November 5-12th, with 8,000 industry leaders from more than 70 countries, 700 screenings and the industry’s largest Conference Series, AFM is the pivotal destination for filmmakers, producers, writers, directors, distributors, financiers, industry executives, talent, the international media and all those who provide services to the worldwide motion picture industry. |
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The American Film Market returns to Santa Monica. This year more than 400 films will be screened including 321 market premieres from 51 countries. Films in 30 languages will be screened for more than 8,000 buyers and industry professionals from more than 70 countries!
November 6 - November 13, 2013
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Glow is coming again to Santa Monica Beach on September 28,2013. Glow 2008 attracted over 200,000 people and Glow 2010 had an attendance over 150,000. Glow is an all-night cultural experience featuring original commissions by artists that re-imagine Santa Monica Beach as a playground for thoughtful and participatory artworks. See more at glowsantamonica.org. |
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2013 Twilight Concert Series on the Santa Monica Pier Dates - Performer / Band
All concerts are on Thursday, start time 7:00 pm):
July 11 – Twilight Concert Series with Surfer Blood
July 18 – Twilight Concert Series with Meshell Ndegeocello
July 25 – Twilight Concert Series with No Age / Tijuana Panthers
August 1 – Twilight Concert Series with Xavier Rudd
August 8 – Twilight Concert Series with Hanni El Khatib / Bombino
August 15 – Twilight Concert Series with The English Beat
August 22 – Twilight Concert Series with Nick Waterhouse / Boogaloo Assasins
August 29 – Twilight Concert Series with Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue / Dustbowl Revival
September 5 – Twilight Concert Series with Gardens & Villa / Mr. Little Jeans
September 9 – Twilight Concert Series with Jimmy Cliff / The Delirians (Summer Closer)
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ASICS LA Marathon is on Sunday, March 17. The Finish Line of the 2013 ASICS LA Marathon is located at the intersection of Ocean Ave and California Ave. Spectators can head north of California Ave. along Ocean Ave. to catch their runner as they get to the finish and then head south just past Colorado Ave. to Bruno's for lunch!
Here's a detailed map of the event route.
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Friday night movies are back, this Fall! Santa Monica Pier is hosting the Front Porch Cinema series. Movies start at 7:30 outside on the big screen. Bring a seat or you can rent a lawn chair. Don't forget the pizza!
2012 Front Porch Cinema Movie Schedule:
September 28 - Wizard of Oz
October 5 - Hunger Games
October 12 - Through the Gift Shop
October 19 - 500 Days of Summer
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28th Twilight Dance Series ten free concerts on the deck of the Santa Monica Pier this year, showtime, dates and performers will be anounced at a later date. More info at the official Twilight Dance Series website. Bruno's is a popular spot for before and after the concert. If you're looking at the entrance to the pier, just walk south one block south on Ocean Ave. and you're at Bruno's! |
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2012 Twilight Concert Series Dates and Performer / Band (all concerts are on Thursday)
July 5 - Donavon Frankenreiter and Jeff Young
July 12 - The Mighty Diamonds and The Lions
July 19 - Haim and Wildcat! Wildcat!
July 26 - Jackie Greene and Rustys Surf Ranch emerging artist winner
August 2 - Australia Rocks featuring Kasey Chambers
August 9 - Parade Collective – Showcase Featuring Musicians from Cirque Du Soleil
August 16 - Amadou & Mariam and Y La Bamba
August 23 - Alex Cuba and Lucky 7 Mambo
August 30 - New Orleans Own Hot 8 Brass Band and The Gumbo Brothers
September 6 - Best Coast
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The Honda LA Marathon's finish line is Ocean Ave. and California Ave just a short walk to Bruno's after the race! But if you're a runner you'll want to stop by Bruno's the day before and load up on carbs! Streets along the route will be closed to traffic. |
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Cirque du Soleil returns to the Santa Monica Pier with its big top show "OVO" opening Friday, January 20, 2012in their trademark blue and yellow tent. 55 artists from 14 countries will be performing at OVO as exotic, artistic and imaginative insects and bugs. After the show, come by Bruno's for some great Italian food and you can skip the huge crowds leaving the parking lot right after the show. Just walk to the lifeguard headquarters (central station) on the southside of the pier and walk up Seaside Terrace, in a few minutes you'll be at Bruno's! |
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The University of Wisconsin Badgers and the University of Oregon Ducks wil have pre-game pep rallies at the Santa Monica Pier (north parking lot). Open to the public the event will be on 2 days; December 31, 2011 (Wisconsin) and January 1, 2012 (Oregon) from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. What's better than pizza and football? Bruno's restaurant will be open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day and we're just a short walk from the Santa Monica Pier. |
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Ten free concerts on the deck of the Santa Monica Pier this year, beginning every Thursday from July 7, 2011 to September 8, 2011. Bangles will be there on July 14 and more; The SaMo Mambo: Salsa, ‘80s Pop, Australia Rocks the Pier!, Reggae/Ska, La Monica Ballroom Then & Now, Making Waves: A Night of Surf Guitar, Tango on the Timbers, New Americana, and A Night in Treme! Bruno's is a popular spot for before and after the concert. If you're looking at the entrance to the pier, just walk south one block and you're at Bruno's!
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Santa Monica Pier and the Honolua Surf Co. will kick off the summer of 2011 with the Santa Monica Pier Paddleboard Race and Ocean Festival, featuring paddleboard races, dory competitions, outrigger canoes, live music and a surfing, lifeguard and paddleboard "museum for the day."
The all day event takes place Saturday, June 11, 2011 and is a benefit for Santa Monica-based Heal the Bay and its public marine education facility, the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium.
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On the Santa Monica Pier, the 5th annual Cinco de Mayo Harley-Davidson on May 7, 2011 from noon to 6pm. Visitors will be treated to a line up mariachi music, ballet folklorico and azteca dancers live contemporary Latin music, 50 cultural and motorcycle related vendors, a custom motorcycle show, magazine photo and art exhibit, Harley-Davidson product display and a variety of other Cinco de Mayo related programming.
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Nearly 20,000 runners have registered for the 2011 race which is set to take place on Sunday, March 20. The Honda LA Marathon's finish line is Ocean Ave. and California Ave just a short walk to Bruno's after the race! Streets along the route will be closed to traffic. |
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The American Film Market returns to Santa Monica. This year 427 films will be screened, 43 are world premieres, 306 market premieres and 21 3D movies. Bruno's welcomes AFM!
November 3 - November 10, 2010
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The 26th Twilight Dance Series 2010 is starting in July, the concert is on the Santa Monica Pier. New bands play every Thursday during the months of July and August.
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This years LA Marathon begins at Dodger Stadium and ends at the Santa Monica Pier and Ocean Ave., the finish line is just 1 block from Bruno's. Run 1 more block and enjoy lunch at Bruno's! Bruno normally is opens at 4:00 on Sunday but will open early on Sunday, March 21 in celebration of the LA Marathon.
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Cirque Du Soleil Kazoo at the Santa Monica Pier
October 16 - November 29, 2009
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Santa Monica Carousel (hours of operation at this link) located under the Santa Monica Pier next to the aquarium.
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Pacific Park features amusement park rides and a brand new state-of-the-art Ferris Wheel.
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Heal the Bay Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, located under the Santa Monica Pier next to the carousel. |
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