Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. (DTSM) in partnership with local organizations, bands, and instructors, invites the community to enjoy free daily activities and entertainment on The Experiment Stage.
Lounge on new outdoor seating options, or snap a selfie under the new colorful beach ball aerial installation at Third Street Promenade throughout the month of September.
As the summer comes to a close, DTSM, Inc. continues to curate an innovative space for all to relax and experience live entertainment and interactive programs as it advances towards Promenade 3.0, the project behind a reimagined design for the Third Street Promenade of the future.
The Experiment Stage comes alive every day of the week with rotating community classes, performances and interactive events spanning Shimmy and Salsa Sunday classes presented by Dance With Dane, Work It Wednesdays fitness classes led by local instructors including Hot 8 Yoga, Ritual Santa Monica, and Naam Yoga, Laugh Out Loud improv shows from the Westside Comedy Theatre and more. All events are free, family-friendly and open to the public.
WHEN
- Shimmy and Salsa Sundays:
Dane Sorensen, an Illinois originate, brings his passion for dance from New York City to the West Coast with his high-energy classes that are loaded with good music and lots of laughs.
Sundays, 12 – 1 pmIgnite the evening with Salsa Familia for a night of dancing under the stars on the Third Street Promenade.
Sundays, Instruction 4 – 6 pm I Dancing 6 pm - Kid Fit:
Enjoy memory-making fun with your favorite little one at this free exercise series for parents and their kids.
Mondays, 1 – 2 pm - Work it Wednesdays:
Get the extra boost to push over that midweek hump with free fitness classes hosted by local fitness experts.
Wednesdays, 6 – 7 pm
September 11: Hot 8 Yoga
September 18: Ritual Santa Monica
September 25: Naam Yoga - Laugh Out Loud:
Westside Comedy Theatre presents Mission Improvable, the Westside’s best improvisational comedy show.
Thursdays, 7 – 8:30 pm - Fridays with Family:
Spend Friday nights on the Third Street Promenade with a series of family-friendly events.
Fridays, 7 – 9 pm
September 27: Squad Harmonix, a professional all-kids a cappella group - Heard That:
Enjoy live music from some of the area’s hottest bands — funk, rock, bluegrass and other genres.
Saturdays, 8 pm
WHERE
The Experiment Stage is located on the Third Street Promenade at Wilshire Blvd., north of Arizona Ave.
PARKING
Parking is widely available in the downtown structures including the Santa Monica Public Library or Parking Structures 9 and 10 just north of Wilshire Boulevard. Biking, walking and public transit are encouraged.
MORE INFORMATION
For more information and the full schedule of events visit www.downtownsm.com/events-calendar or follow us on social media on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
About Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. (DTSM, Inc.)
Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. is a private non-profit 501c(3) that works with the City of Santa Monica to manage services and operations in Downtown Santa Monica that promote economic stability, growth and community life within Downtown Santa Monica. DTSM, Inc. manages the Property-based Business Assessment District (PBAD) that encompasses the area bounded by Ocean Avenue (W), Wilshire Boulevard (N), Lincoln Boulevard (E) and the Santa Monica Freeway (S). For more info, please visit DowntownSM.com or follow us on Instagram and Twitter @dtsantamonica or Facebook at DowntownSantaMonica.