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March 2018
LA Marathon
Beginning at Dodger Stadium, and finishing just steps away from the Santa Monica Pier, the L.A. marathon is one of the largest in the country, with over 25,000 participants, and hundreds of thousands of spectators scattered along the course in support. If you’re not interested in churning out 26.2 miles yourself, consider heading out to cheer on those crazy enough to do so. Entertaining signs and costumes abound—last year’s best dressed include a runner dressed as a car, a three-dimensional…
Find out more »April 2018
Earth Day at Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monicans are devoted to keeping our planet beautiful, healthy, and clean. So it’s no surprise that Earth Day means a lot to us. One way to experience it? Participate in Nothin’ But Sand, an annual event that gathers people to collect waste from the beach. Join in the action on the north side of the Santa Monica Pier on April 21 and gain free admission to the Santa Monica Aquarium. On the following weekend, you can visit a “Wildlife…
Find out more »June 2018
Big Band Concert at UCLA
Directed by renowned recording artists, composers and musicians, the UCLA Latin Jazz Big Band, Contemporary Jazz Ensemble, and Jazz Orchestra will be performing popular jazz tunes at UCLA’s Schoenberg Hall on June 5 from 7-9PM. This is a free performance—open to students and the community alike. If you’re in the city in June, don’t pass up this opportunity to see world class musicians deliver beautiful, big band sound. Book here to stay with The Ambrose while you’re in town for…
Find out more »LA Pride Festival 2018
L.A. throws one of the biggest Pride festivals in the United States, with a week full of activities at West Hollywood Park, and nearly half a million participants. This year, key events include performances by Kehlani and Tove Lo, a pride parade, and various music stages highlighting Latin and hip-hop music. Prep your most fabulous outfit—beads, feathers, glitter, are all a go—and celebrate Pride in L.A. A single day ticket to the festival costs $20 (full weekend passes are $30),…
Find out more »Santa Monica Pier Paddleboard Race & Ocean Festival 2018
Visit Santa Monica to take part in the historic Santa Monica Pier Paddleboard Race and Ocean Festival this June. The annual event traces its roots back to the 1930s, when the famous pier held some of the world’s first paddleboard races. Top athletes from across the country venture to California year after year to complete in the day’s multiple courses, which begin and end at the south side of the Santa Monica Pier. The friendly competitions celebrate Southern California’s long…
Find out more »UCLA Graduation 2018
Congrats! You’ve successfully seen your baby through undergrad—now it’s time to sit back and enjoy the pomp and circumstance. Depending on their chosen major, your alum will commence from one of various locations. Check out this handy schedule to figure out where you need to be, and when you need to be there. After you’ve sweated out the ceremony, celebrate with a cocktail at nearby Skylight Gardens, or an ice cream sandwich at Diddy Riese. You’ve earned it. Book here…
Find out more »The Big Lebowski 20th Anniversary Showing
Celebrate Los Angeles’ favorite slacker, Jeff “The Dude” Lebowski, by catching this cult classic at Santa Monica High School’s open-air amphitheater. The concrete amphitheater has built-in concrete stadium seating in the form of large steps. We’d recommend bringing an array of blankets, cushions and pillows to curl up on for the evening. Doors open at 5PM, with music following at 7:30, and “The Dude” arriving by 8. Book here to stay with The Ambrose while you’re in town for the…
Find out more »July 2018
4th of July in Santa Monica
Santa Monica’s 4th of July Parade, produced by the city’s Ocean Park Association, traverses much of Main Street, beginning at Pico Boulevard, and ending at the southernmost beach parking lot. Come in your red, white, and blue for a nice little slice of Americana—California-style. Families, musicians, food vendor and civic groups abound at this classic summer event in Santa Monica. Book here to stay with The Ambrose during the 4th of July holiday, and learn more about the celebratory events here. When July…
Find out more »Harry Styles at The Forum
Known for his charming demeanor and elastic vocals, Harry Styles is perhaps best described as the Justin Timberlake of his former band, One Direction. Since going solo in 2016, he’s seen major success with his first single, “Sign of the Times,” and has even branched out to acting, making his debut in Christopher Nolan’s critically acclaimed, Dunkirk. We can’t wait to watch him in action at The Forum, Inglewood, on July 13 and 14. Book here to stay at The…
Find out more »Imagine Dragons at The Forum
They’ve been around since 2008, but you might not have heard of Imagine Dragons until their single, Radioactive, topped Billboard charts in 2012. Since then, they’ve been nominated for 25 Billboard Music Awards, including Artist of the Year. Enjoy their alt-rock, electro-pop energy live at The Forum on July 21 and 22. Tickets run $150 and up. Book here to stay at The Ambrose during the Imagine Dragons concert this July, and get tickets to the Imagine Dragons concert here.
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