5 things to do in Santa Monica, CA — Wednesday, September 2, 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. Golden Hour Happy Hour at Hotel Casa del Mar

    Community at Hotel Casa del Mar, starting 3 p.m.

    Golden Hour gets a Spanish twist in the Lobby Lounge. Share authentic tapas, sip happy-hour–priced drinks, and watch the sun’s colorful journey to the sea.

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  2. Jazz a Go Go Night at LouLou

    Community at LouLou Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge, starting 7 p.m.

    The newest addition to Gilles Signature's renown Live Jazz weekly events. The west side is finally able to enjoy our live jazz! Immerse in a harmonious blend of jazz fusion, guided by Talented Artists & Musicians and sp…

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  3. Downtown Farmers Market – Wednesday Market

    Community at Downtown Santa Monica, starting 8:30 a.m.

    The largest grower-only Certified Farmers Market in Southern California and a favorite for local chefs! Enjoy one of Santa Monica's farmers markets , widely considered to be among the best on the west coast and featurin…

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  4. Scot Nery's Boobietrap

    Community in Santa Monica, starting 6 p.m.

    WORLD-CLASS AND INGENIOUSLY STUPID. “The #1 show in Los Angeles.” – TripAdvisor Since launching in 2015, Scot Nery's Boobietrap has destroyed audiences at hundreds of sold-out performances in Los Angeles and around the…

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