Featured Events in Santa Monica in January, 2025(January Updated)

Ready to take your comedy to the next level? Looking to perform a full hour or shoot a stand up special? This is the class for you! Each class meets for 3 hours, from 2pm - 5pm at The Crow and is taught by Laura House! Students meet every other Sunday for 6 classes. Plus each student does a private 25 minute zoom with Laura 2 times within that 3 months. Class Schedule: Jan 12 Jan 26 Feb 9 Feb 23 Mar 9 Mar 23 Final Showcase: Saturday, March 29th at 6 PM Laura House is an International Emmy-nominated writer and showrunner. As a 7th grade teacher, she started doing stand-up and soon starred in Mtv’s first sit-com, Austin Stories. She’s performed on HBO, NBC, Comedy Central, Amazon (and more). Her comedy album Mouth Punch is in heavy rotation on Sirius. She’s written for many TV shows including Mom, George Lopez, Samantha Who, and Young Dylan and often performs surgery as script doctor. Her popular solo show How to Hate Yourself played to sold-out crowds at the Hollywood Fringe. She also produces Party On, the monthly sober comedy show at the Crow and teaches meditation. Whether it’s in a script or on stage, she’s passionate about helping people discover the story they want to tell and getting it out of their head and into the world. Information Source: eventbrite

Goat yoga is baaaah ck, with a special twist!! We are excited to announce that Bootsy the Blacknosed Sheep will be joining our baby goats for this upcoming class! Not sure what to expect? Watch our featured videos on Fox11 Good Day LA, CBS Sunday Morning, & LATV. Please read the ENTIRE event description for: Location & Parking InfoCancellation Policy1) Limited ticket quantities available: Get your tickets while you can! Learn more on our website at: http://laughingfrogyoga.com/goat-yoga/ 2) Pre-sale List: Can't make it this time? Add yourself to our pre-sale list to be the first to know when tickets go on sale. 3) Location & Meeting Spot: Marine Park is very easy to navigate. Lookout for yogis and goats congregating by the tennis courts on the west end of the park.Once the group has gathered, we will walk further into the park and find a suitable location for class. Please make sure you arrive on time so you know where to find us. 4) Parking & Restrooms: There is a large free parking lot at the park. If the lot is full there is plenty of free street parking on all nearby streets. Public restrooms are available at the front of the park. 5) Cancellation Policy: We are actively turning away many people to save your spots. All sales are final and we are unable to offer refunds, credits, or date switches. If you can no longer attend class you are more than welcome to transfer your tickets to friends. 6) We specialize in goat yoga birthday parties and corporate team-building events. Please read & submit our private party info sheet to inquire. For media and filming inquiries please email us here. 7) Our Goat Yoga classes are catered towards all-levels. Beginners to advanced yogis are welcome. 8) Children may attend class, and we have had kids as young as 5 years old participate safely. Our goats can weigh anywhere from 15-35 lbs and we can't always control where they wander or jump so please consider this as you determine what is safe for your child. All minors below 18 will need a legal guardian to fill out a liability waiver form on their behalf to attend class. 9) The last 30 minutes of class is reserved for hangout/selfie time with the goats so plenty of time for photos! Information Source: Laughing Frog Yoga | eventbrite

Ready to take your comedy to the next level? Looking to perform a full hour or shoot a stand up special? This is the class for you! Each class meets for 3 hours, from 7pm - 10 pm at The Crow and is taught by Jeffrey Jay! Students meet every other Monday for 6 classes. Plus each student does a private 25 minute zoom with Jeffrey 2 times within that 3 months. Class Schedule: Jan 13 Jan 27 Feb 10 Feb 24 Mar 10 Mar 24 Final Showcase: Saturday, March 29th at 4:30 PM Jeffrey Jay is a Los Angeles-based, transgender stand-up comedian & TV writer born and raised in a town that is so Texas it’s called Texas City, Texas. With a Republican judge as a mother and a father who works on oil tankers, he didn’t think life was tough enough and ventured into a life of stand-up. Since 2011 Jeffrey has made his living touring the NACA college circuit and to date has done hundreds of shows that combine stand-up with a comedy Q&A. As a writer, Jay was shortlisted by the BBC Writers’ Room, the comedy writer for Feast of Fun, a second-rounder in the Warner Bros Writing Fellowship, Austin Film Festival, & Sundance in 2021 & 2022, a Writers’ PA & Showrunner’s Assistant on Season 6 & 7 of The CW’s Riverdale and Pretty Little Liars on HBO Max. In 2022, the popularity of the BEING Trans podcast swept iTunes and Jay found himself featured in the New York Times. He has been seen on HULU, the CW’s The Eye Opener, The Guardian, in The Advocate as one of “The top 7 Transgender Comedians” and “7 LGBT Comics You Shouldn’t Have Missed”, and headlines national and international comedy festivals. When not doing stand-up Jeffrey teaches ally training and speaks at colleges and high schools sharing his story to educate others about trans issues. His favorite TV credit is when he won $1500 buckaroos on Let’s Make a Deal dressed as a panda. Information Source: eventbrite

You pick the hero of the story! Hollywood's all about collaboration, so with your suggestions and input The Pasadonuts invent a new film and trailer on the fly that's sure to have the Academy buzzing when awards season rolls around. With a rotating cast, you've seen on Amazon, HBO, FX, and Shudder including Ian Mark, Monnie Aleahmad, Shayma Abu-esba, Nirvan Patnaik, Franny Cromwell, Clayton Stocker Myers, Sarah Villacarillo, Blaize Hall, Edward Peace Jr., and Farah Jaffrey! Information Source: The HIT (Hollywood Independent Theater) | eventbrite

Santa Monica Symphony Gary Pratt, guest conductor Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles Charles Dickerson, founder and conductor Earl Ofari Hutchinson, narrator Tonoccus McClain, orator Program: Kenechi FortuneFestival Overture Gustav Mahler Symphony No. 3 VI. What Love Tells Me Innercity Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles Charles Dickerson, conductor Intermission Gary Pratt Pasture Songs Aaron Copland Lincoln Portrait Earl Ofari Hutchinson, narrator Santa Monica Symphony Gary Pratt, conductor James Weldon & John Rosemond Johnson Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Santa Monica Symphony & Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles Charles Dickerson, conductor Traditional We Shall Overcome Santa Monica Symphony & Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles Gary Pratt, conductor Tonoccus McClain, orator Gary Pratt, guest conductor The Santa Monica Symphony welcomes the return of Gary Pratt for his fourth season as guest conductor of the annual MLK Holiday concert. With his deep commitment to musical excellence, Maestro Pratt is a revered figure who infuses the MLK Holiday concert with the spirit of unity and Diversity. Mr. Pratt has led a distinguished career as a music educator, performer, conductor, adjudicator, and arranger. Upon his retirement, he became an Emeritus Professor of Music at California State University, Northridge, where he served as chairman of the CSU Northridge Wind Area, Director of Orchestras, and Director of Jazz Studies. His guest conducting engagements have included performances in both Europe and Japan, and his noted versatility as a music educator has made him a highly sought-after clinician and guest conductor of jazz ensembles, orchestras, and concert bands. Mr. Pratt was awarded the California Music Educators Association (CMEA) Jazz Educator Award (2015) and was inducted into the California Alliance for Jazz (CAJ) Hall of Fame (2018). Charles Dickerson, guest conductor Charles “Chuck” Dickerson is the Founder, Executive Director, and Conductor of the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles. Over his 40-plus years of conducting, he has directed performances of many of the greatest orchestral and choral works throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. Chuck also holds important compositional and arranging credits. His best-known work is “I Have A Dream,” a choral and orchestral setting of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s landmark speech. The work was performed for the unveiling ceremonies of the King Memorial on the National Mall in Washington DC, and at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles for Los Angeles County’s official celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the speech. Chuck holds a Master of Music Degree from California State University, Los Angeles, and degrees from Howard University (B.S.) and American University (J.D.). He serves as Director of Music at Rolling Hills United Methodist Church and as adjunct faculty at Cal State Dominguez Hills and La Sierra University. Chuck is married, has two adult children, and is an avid baseball fan. *Please note this ticket doesn't guarantee late entry as our concerts are open seating, which is first come, first serve. We strongly recommend guests arrive early. Doors open at 2:00 pm. Information Source: Santa Monica Symphony | eventbrite

Join in on the fun whether you've taken a previous class or not! The Crow is combining the basics of a Stand Up 101 Class with the Next Level Lessons of a 201 Class for this unique opportunity for anyone interested in learning the art of comedy! The Crow offers high school teens the opportunity to learn professional stand-up comedy by developing their personal comedic voice and point of view! This course helps young adults learn joke structure, technique, and comedy writing formulas while creating their own material. Students will learn the concepts of building a story, premise, and punch line all while gaining confidence in public speaking and communication. We work on stage presence, finding courage to keep going when the going gets rough, thinking on your feet, and finding the funny structurally! This 6 week course meets once a week for 2 hours, culminating in a public stand-up/storytelling show at The Crow’s main stage. Teen 101/201: 6 Saturdays from 2:00pm - 4:00pm Class Dates: Jan. 18 Jan. 25 Feb. 1 Feb. 8 Feb. 15 Feb. 22 Showcase: Friday, February 28th at 8pm Tuition Includes: A Digital Download of the Final Showcase Performance! Age requirement: You must be in high school to participate. No prior experience needed! Come ready with a pencil and writing pad! Information Source: eventbrite

The upcoming event, "Murder at Guido's," will take place in Los Angeles at Guido's Restorante located at 11980 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90025. Scheduled for January 4, 2025, this intriguing event promises an evening of mystery and suspense. Join in on the excitement as attendees work together to unravel the secrets behind the murder mystery at this exclusive venue in the heart of Los Angeles.

Get ready for a night of laughs for you and your significant other. This is a chance to laugh and be inspired as a couple! This is also a GREAT experience for someone thinking about getting married or dating to get married someday. Michael's shows sell out across the country so don't wait! Get your tickets now! Lobby Doors: 6:30pm House Doors: 7:00pm He's brought laughter to The Tonight show on NBC, Jimmy Kimmel live, Comedy Central and had feature and starring roles in the films War Room and Selfie Dad. Known as a comedic thought leader, he keynotes for Ted Talks, and wrote the bestselling book Funny How Life Works. Information Source: Michael Jr | eventbrite

Come practice yoga with man's best friend while supporting a great cause. Please read the ENTIRE event description for: Location & Parking InfoCancellation Policy1) Support a good cause: A portion of each ticket will be donated to local animal rescues who raise and nurture our puppies. 2) Meet our Pups: We typically bring 5-6 puppies and small dogs to our events. To ensure the safety of all participants, please DO NOT bring your dogs to class as you will be denied entry. Puppies must be socialized in an appropriate setting to feel safe and comfortable. 3) Pre-sale List: Can't make it this time? Add yourself to our pre-sale list to be the first to know when tickets go on sale. 4) Location: Class will be held indoors at Laughing Frog Yoga. 5) Parking: We offer two levels of free underground parking on-site. 6) Cancellation Policy: We are actively turning away many people to save your spots. All sales are final and we are unable to offer refunds, credits, or date switches. If you can no longer attend class you are more than welcome to transfer your tickets to friends. 7) We specialize in puppy yoga birthday parties and corporate team-building events. Please read & submit our private party info sheet to inquire. For media and filming inquiries please email us here. 8) Our Puppy Yoga classes are catered towards all-levels and ages. Beginners to advanced yogis are welcome. Children are welcome to attend class. All minors below 18 will need a legal guardian to fill out a liability waiver form on their behalf to attend class. 9) The last 30 minutes of class is reserved for hangout/selfie time with the pups so plenty of time for photos! Information Source: Laughing Frog Yoga | eventbrite

Welcome to the Santa Monica Run Club! Join us for a fun and energizing run at 1457 3rd Street Promenade. Lace up your Beyondfeel running shoes and meet fellow runners for a great workout in the beautiful Santa Monica area. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned runner, everyone is welcome to join us for a refreshing run. Don't miss out on the opportunity to stay active and enjoy the outdoors with our friendly running community. See you there! Information Source: lululemon store events | eventbrite

Adult Stand-Up 201 WINTER SESSION The Crow offers you the opportunity to find your personal comedic voice and point of view! This course builds off of the lessons learned in Stand Up 101 and helps you grow your jokes in length and strength! We work on stage presence, finding courage to keep going when the going gets rough, thinking on your feet, and finding the funny! This 6 week course meets once a week for 3 hours, culminating in a public stand-up show on The Crow’s Main Stage. THE 2025 WINTER SESSION STARTS JANUARY 8, 2025 Wednesdays 7:00pm - 10:00pm Class Dates: January 8 January 15 January 22 January 29 February 5 February 12 Final Showcase:Thursday, February 13th at 8 PM Information Source: eventbrite

Opera FANTASTICA ClassTHEME: Opera-Palooza!Students will learn a variety of arias and opera choruses ~~ Songs and Scenes from beloved operas: La Boheme, Hansel and Gretel, Turandot, & Pinocchio These will be performed at end-of-class for parents and friends, and there will be an opportunity to perform at the Children's Opera Festival, March 23, 2025 in DTLA, a community-wide event presenting an opera kaleidoscope for kids ! Class is taught by qualified and experienced Opera singers and Voice instructors in the Greater LA area. Expertise in staging and sets is led by local Opera producer and staff from Opera Italia ~ Los Angeles. Guest musicians and storytellers come to certain class meetings, and engage students to imagine their own opera stories and songs. Friday evenings 6:15pm - 8:00pmJan 12 - Apr 13, 2025(no class Jan 17 or Feb 14)For youths ages 9 - 13 For Sibling Discount, enter Promo code SIBLING10 at checkoutNeeds-based Scholarships are available! Contact 213-248-2510 or youngoperatheater@gmail.com O pera for Kids ~~ there are wonderful, creative Operas for Kids!Many well-known and well-loved operas have been specially adapted for children and youth! Y oung Opera Theater is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization.youngoperatheater@gmail.com Call or Text for info/questions 213-248-2510 We gratefully acknowledge support from Cornerstone Music Conservatory Cornerstone Music Conservatory Opera Italia ~ Los Angeles Opera Italia ~ Los Angeles Information Source: Young Opera Theater | eventbrite

You pick the hero of the story! Hollywood's all about collaboration, so with your suggestions and input The Pasadonuts invent a new film and trailer on the fly that's sure to have the Academy buzzing when awards season rolls around. With a rotating cast, you've seen on Amazon, HBO, FX, and Shudder including Ian Mark, Monnie Aleahmad, Shayma Abu-esba, Nirvan Patnaik, Franny Cromwell, Clayton Stocker Myers, Sarah Villacarillo, Blaize Hall, Edward Peace Jr., and Farah Jaffrey! Information Source: The HIT (Hollywood Independent Theater) | eventbrite

Experience an evening of mystery and intrigue at the captivating event, Murder at Guido's, taking place at Guido's Restorante in Los Angeles. Delve into a thrilling interactive murder mystery set in the heart of the city at 11980 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90025 on January 11, 2025. Join fellow guests in solving the gripping whodunit while enjoying a delicious meal in the elegant surroundings of Guido's Restorante. Immerse yourself in a night of suspense and excitement as you work together to uncover the truth behind the murder. Please note that this event is sold out until January 11, 2025, so be sure to secure your spot for an unforgettable evening.

Come practice yoga with man's best friend while supporting a great cause. Please read the ENTIRE event description for: Location & Parking InfoCancellation Policy1) Support a good cause: A portion of each ticket will be donated to local animal rescues who raise and nurture our puppies. 2) Meet our Pups: We typically bring 5-6 puppies and small dogs to our events. To ensure the safety of all participants, please DO NOT bring your dogs to class as you will be denied entry. Puppies must be socialized in an appropriate setting to feel safe and comfortable. 3) Pre-sale List: Can't make it this time? Add yourself to our pre-sale list to be the first to know when tickets go on sale. 4) Location & Meeting Spot: Marine Park is very easy to navigate. Lookout for yogis and puppies congregating by the tennis courts on the west end of the park. Once the group has gathered, we will walk further into the park and find a suitable location for class. Please make sure you arrive on time so you know where to find us. 5) Parking & Restrooms: There is a large free parking lot at the park. If the lot is full there is plenty of free street parking on all nearby streets. Public restrooms are available at the front of the park. 6) Cancellation Policy: We are actively turning away many people to save your spots. All sales are final and we are unable to offer refunds, credits, or date switches. If you can no longer attend class you are more than welcome to transfer your tickets to friends. 7) We specialize in puppy yoga birthday parties and corporate team-building events. Please read & submit our private party info sheet to inquire. For media and filming inquiries please email us here. 8) Our Puppy Yoga classes are catered towards all-levels and ages. Beginners to advanced yogis are welcome. Children are welcome to attend class. All minors below 18 will need a legal guardian to fill out a liability waiver form on their behalf to attend class. 9) The last 30 minutes of class is reserved for hangout/selfie time with the pups so plenty of time for photos! Information Source: Laughing Frog Yoga | eventbrite

Karma presents a conversation between artist Reggie Burrows Hodges and senior curator of paintings and chair, curatorial affairs, at the J. Paul Getty Museum, Davide Gasparotto, on the occasion of Hodges’s exhibition Authorities of Reason at 7351 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, on view from January 11–February 13, 2025. Reggie Burrows Hodges (b. 1965, Compton, California) explores storytelling and visual metaphor through paintings that engage with questions of identity, community, truth, and memory. Starting from a black ground, he develops the scene around his figures with painterly, foggy brushwork, playing with how perception is affected when the descriptive focus is placed not on human agents but on their surroundings. Figures materialize in recessive space, stripped of physical identifiers; bodies are described by their painted context. These formal decisions speak to Hodges’s embrace of tenuous ambiguities and his close observation of the relationship between humans and their environment. He lives in the Bay Area. Davide Gasparotto is senior curator of paintings and chair, curatorial affairs, at the J. Paul Getty Museum. He arrived at the Getty Museum from Modena, Italy, where he was the director of the Galleria Estense, a museum of Italian paintings from the 14th to 18th centuries. Gasparotto formerly served as curator at the National Gallery in Parma, and was a visiting fellow at both the Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts at the National Gallery in Washington, D.C., and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The author of many books, his areas of interest include painting, sculpture, and the decorative arts of the Renaissance, the rediscovery of classical antiquity between the Middle Ages and the 18th century, and the history of collecting. These programs are free, but space is limited. RSVP is essential. --- Reggie Burrows Hodges, Authorities of Reason January 11–February 13 Karma 7351 Santa Monica Boulevard Los Angeles --- Image: Reggie Burrows Hodges, Golden Triangle (Paris), 2023 Information Source: Karma | eventbrite