Community Corner

Must-Do Events This Week in Santa Monica

From a sexy French film to jewelry from East Africa, here's the scoop on what's happening this week in Santa Monica.

For more events happening in Santa Monica this week, check out our community calendar. If we're missing a local activity, don't be shy, !

  • FOR YOUR INNER HEPCAT


Where/When: ; 5-7 p.m. Sunday
Why go: Grab a picnic, blanket, friends, and all aged family members for this free performance from Los Angeles-based saxophone shredder Zane Musa.
Pricing: Free

  • FOR A DATE NIGHT

A BURNING HOT SUMMER
Where/When: ; 7 p.m. Wednesday
Why go: It's the Los Angeles premier of a new film by French director Philippe Garrel. With a score by the Velvet Underground's John Cale, the movie is a sizzling French drama about the brooding relationship between a painter and a movie star.
Pricing: $11

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  • FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT


Where/When: ; 7 p.m. Thursday
Why go: The musicians and singers of Cirque du Soleil productions will perform their own original works at this week's free concert at the Santa Monica Pier.
Pricing: Free

  • TO DO GOOD

RED EARTH TRADING CO. POP-UP STORE
Where/When: 625 Suite A Montana Ave.; Daily
Why go: Purchase hand-made jewelry from East Africa and help sustain the community development work of Know Think Act. The Montana Avenue pop-up store is open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday 
Pricing: Varies

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