5 things to do in Santa Monica, CA — Thursday, August 27, 2026

Picked each day from verified Santa Monica-area event calendars. Every listing links back to the organizer.

This story was assembled using AI and public data sources.

  1. Jazz Nights at The Penthouse

    Community at The Penthouse, starting 6 p.m.

    ✨🎶 Music begins at 6 PM 🎶✨ We are delighted to announce the debut of Live Jazz Thursdays at The Penthouse. Join us each Thursday from 6-9pm for an evening of live jazz performances, accompanied by our curated menu and…

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  2. Jazz Night at Shoreside Restaurant

    Community at Shoreside® Restaurant & Bar, starting 6 p.m.

    Ease into the weekend with live Jazz featuring different local artists each week, ranging from vocalists, pianists and event four piece bands. Pair the music with seasonal cocktails and shareable bites — whether you're…

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  3. Battle Box Game Night | 21+

    Community at Weary Livers, starting 7:30 p.m.

    100 League is a one-of-a-kind interactive, partially digital and physical game show experience that blends trivia, team challenges, physical games, and digital fun into one high-energy event that keeps everyone engaged…

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  4. Santa Monica City Gallery: Case Study: Adapt

    Community at Bergamot Station Arts Center, starting 11 a.m.

    “Case Study: Adapt” On view April 10 – September 19, 2026; Hours: Wednesday – Saturday, 11am-5pm. In response to 2025’s devastating wildfires, ten architecture firms designed homes for sixteen families affected by the f…

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  5. Summer Beach Volleyball Camps

    Community at Annenberg Community Beach House Volleyball Courts, starting 9 a.m.

    Summer Beach Volleyball Camps in Santa Monica provide athletes with the opportunity to train, compete, and improve their skills in a high-energy beach environment. Led by experienced coaches from Sinjin Smith’s Beach Vo…

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