Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Santa Monica, Venice & the Westside the weekend of Oct 2–4, 2026: 50 picks, refreshed weekly.
50 picks · checked Sep 21
Getty Center, Brentwood, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideEitomAo · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBush Tetras, Ikue Mori with Julianna Barwick and Adele Bertei, free across six Getty hours.
Getty Center, Brentwood, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideEitomAo · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBush Tetras, Ikue Mori with Julianna Barwick and Adele Bertei, free across six Getty hours.
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Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideCayambe · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTwo days of melodic house and techno on the pier itself, topped by Meduza, Monolink and Claptone.
Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideCayambe · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTwo days of melodic house and techno on the pier itself, topped by Meduza, Monolink and Claptone.
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Directors Village, Westwood, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideKevin Paul · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA new 4K restoration screens with Guillermo del Toro in person for a post-film Q&A.
Directors Village, Westwood, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideKevin Paul · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA new 4K restoration screens with Guillermo del Toro in person for a post-film Q&A.
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Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideToglenn · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA Tony winner's twice sold-out Off-Broadway mix of song and stand-up stories, for five shows only.
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideToglenn · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA Tony winner's twice sold-out Off-Broadway mix of song and stand-up stories, for five shows only.
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Getty Villa, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideScotwriter21 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe tragedy reset in pre-conquest Tenochtitlan, in English, Spanish and Nahuatl on an outdoor stage.
Getty Villa, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideScotwriter21 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe tragedy reset in pre-conquest Tenochtitlan, in English, Spanish and Nahuatl on an outdoor stage.
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Friendship Bar, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideFriendship Bar revives a longtime Santa Monica Canyon name in a red-lit, nautical setting.
Friendship Bar, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideFriendship Bar revives a longtime Santa Monica Canyon name in a red-lit, nautical setting.
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Skirball Cultural Center, Brentwood / Sepulveda Pass, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideKids make music with KCRW DJs, Dance Church, 826LA and hands-on workshops.
Skirball Cultural Center, Brentwood / Sepulveda Pass, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideKids make music with KCRW DJs, Dance Church, 826LA and hands-on workshops.
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Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideDog Man: The Musical is a reviewed weekend pick.
Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd, Santa Monica, Venice & the Westside
Calamigos Ranch, Malibu, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideSample food from dozens of LA restaurants alongside boutique wine, cocktails and spirits.
Calamigos Ranch, Malibu, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideSample food from dozens of LA restaurants alongside boutique wine, cocktails and spirits.
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Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch, Culver City, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideMr. Bones Pumpkin Patch has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch, Culver City, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideMr. Bones Pumpkin Patch has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Troubadour, 9081 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood & West HollywoodHiss Golden Messenger and Sam Amidon share the Troubadour’s October 2 bill.
Troubadour, 9081 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood & West HollywoodHiss Golden Messenger and Sam Amidon share the Troubadour’s October 2 bill.
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UCLA James Bridges Theater, Westwood, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideUCLA gathers filmmakers, scholars, attorneys and cultural leaders for a free social-impact summit.
UCLA James Bridges Theater, Westwood, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideUCLA gathers filmmakers, scholars, attorneys and cultural leaders for a free social-impact summit.
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Skirball Cultural Center, Sepulveda Pass, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideHarvest Days at the Skirball has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Skirball Cultural Center, Sepulveda Pass, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideHarvest Days at the Skirball has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideYeng Constantino has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideYeng Constantino has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Hammer Museum, Westwood, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideBuilding by Edward Larrabee Barnes, photograph by King of Hearts · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA survey on the scale of 150 works, from drawings to sculpture and textiles, free to see.
Hammer Museum, Westwood, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideBuilding by Edward Larrabee Barnes, photograph by King of Hearts · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA survey on the scale of 150 works, from drawings to sculpture and textiles, free to see.
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Pauley Pavilion-UCLA, UCLA Campus, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideUcla Bruins Womens Volleyball vs. Michigan Wolverines Womens Volleyball has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Pauley Pavilion-UCLA, UCLA Campus, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideUcla Bruins Womens Volleyball vs. Michigan Wolverines Womens Volleyball has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Add to calendarCulture Wars has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Pauley Pavilion-UCLA, UCLA Campus, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideUcla Bruins Womens Volleyball vs. Michigan State Spartans Womens Volleyball has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Pauley Pavilion-UCLA, UCLA Campus, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideUcla Bruins Womens Volleyball vs. Michigan State Spartans Womens Volleyball has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Aero Theatre, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsidePaper Tiger / Little Odessa has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Aero Theatre, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsidePaper Tiger / Little Odessa has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Aero Theatre, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideUniversal Soldier / Dolph: Unbreakable has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Aero Theatre, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideUniversal Soldier / Dolph: Unbreakable has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Add to calendarBrunch with the Brunchettes brings costumed drag performers into the crowd at Mary’s Saturday restaurant shows.
Brunch with the Brunchettes brings costumed drag performers into the crowd at Mary’s Saturday restaurant shows.
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Aero Theatre, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideWicker has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Aero Theatre, Santa Monica, Venice & the Westside
Aero Theatre, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideDernsie: The Marathon has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Aero Theatre, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideDernsie: The Marathon has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Add to calendarDrag Show "Pumped Fridays" @ Mary's West Hollywood has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Drag Show "Pumped Fridays" @ Mary's West Hollywood has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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