veniceartcrawl.comIrish Film Festival Returns to Santa Monica: Across one weekend, the festival presents a diverse program of feature films, documentaries, vertical cinema and Oscar-nominated short films, showcasing both established voices and emerging talent. Saturday, March 21, 1p.m., 18th Street Arts Center events.humanitix.com/colab-performing-for-a-better-worldMarch Madness at Santa Monica Place: The excitement of March Madness hits the court at Santa Monica Place with a high-energy, basketball-inspired game experience for fans of all ages. Saturday, March 21, 2 - 5 PM, 395 Santa Monica Place santamonicaplace.com/events/march-madness-maniaWally's Tasting - Irish Whiskey & Chowder: From smooth, honeyed drams to bold, spice-driven pours, showcasing Irish whiskey’s warmth, depth, and character. Chef Brothers Overhaul Muse Santa Monica Menu for Persian New Year: For 3 nights only (March 20–22) the brothers will offer a homestyle interpretation of Persian classics inspired by their upbringing. Sunday, March 22, 3 - 7p.m., 1025 Montana Ave. divinevintage.com/products/new-zealand-oysters-sauvignon-blancEater LA's Best Santa Monica Restaurants List: The updated list includes bakeries Petit Grain and Jyan Isaac, Michelin rated spots like Pasjoli and Cobi’s, and newcomer Holy Basil.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 19, 2026 19:01 UTC