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5 things to do in Santa Monica, CA — Friday, September 4, 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. 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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  2. Free First Fridays at Norton Simon Museum

    Arts and culture at Norton Simon Museum, starting 11 a.m.

    Enjoy free admission for all visitors on the first Friday of the month from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Bring your friends or family and enjoy free entrance to …

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  3. Tour of the Marion Davies Guest House

    Community at Marion Davies Guest House, starting 12 p.m.

    Step back in time as Santa Monica Conservancy docents share the rich history of the Beach House site from the 1920s onward. Free 20-minute docent tours are available on a walk-up basis, for groups of up to six people. J…

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  4. Crime Scene Live: First Fridays in Santa Monica

    Community at Illusion Magic Lounge, starting 7 p.m.

    An interactive true-crime experience hosted by retired LAPD homicide detective Don Tabak, who closed every murder case he ever worked. He brings a real case to the room — timeline, evidence, witness statements — and the…

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  5. Nikka Whisky & Spirits Bar Takeover at The Lobster

    Community at The Lobster.

    Molecular mixologist Tony Bennett from The Alchemists’ Garden in Paso Robles is coming to The Lobster for a complete bar takeover on Friday, September 4 from 5–8 PM, mixing up a special menu of cocktails featuring Nikka…

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