The Stage Speaks

The Stage Speaks

  • ALL AGES

Gather & Grow invites you to Reed Park and the Miles Memorial Playhouse for a free family friendly series with art and fun activities!

By Santa Monica Cultural Affairs

Date and time

Location

Christine Emerson Reed Park

1133 7th Street Santa Monica, CA 90403

Artists

Agenda

4:00 PM

Family Fun

Recreation and Arts Department

Join us for games and activities fun for the whole family!

5:00 PM

Get Lit Performance

Get Lit

Get ready for incredible poetry from Los Angles-based nonprofit, Get Lit! "Poetry is not a luxury. It is a vital necessity of our existence." - Audre Lorde. Get Lit’s award-winning performance troupe...

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

The House on Mango Street Youth Play Reading

Santa Monica Rep

This stage adaptation of Sandra Ciscernos' beloved novel is about growing up and finding one's voice. Offered in collaboration with the Santa Monica Public Library.

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 hours
  • ALL AGES

It's time to experience the power of performance with The Stage Speaks! Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience the magic of live poetry and performance in a beautiful outdoor setting. Grab your friends and family, and immerse yourself in the world of creativity and expression with Get Lit and Santa Monica Rep's youth play reading of The House on Mango Street. This stage adaptation of Sandra Ciscernos' beloved novel is about growing up and finding one's voice.

This program is offered in collaboration with Santa Monica Public Library.

Gather & Grow invites the community to spend a day relaxing and playing in Reed Park while enjoying a range of artistic experiences. There will be activities for children and adults beginning at 4pm. Each event offers a unique opportunity to engage in hands-on art making, take in the natural surroundings, and spend time grooving to music, watching incredible performances, and having fun with the whole family!

2025 GATHER & GROW SERIES:

  • Saturday, July 19: ¡Viva La Cultura! A Celebration of Latine Arts and Culture
  • Saturday, August 2: Rooted Together: Healing in Nature
  • Saturday, August 16: Sunshine & Strings
  • Saturday, September 6: The Stage Speaks
  • Saturday, September 20: Mega Mahjong at the Park
  • Saturday, October 4: Remembering: Songs of Home, Stories of the Heart
  • Saturday, October 18: Vinyl Vibes

TIME: Events start at 4:00 p.m.

VENUE: Reed Park and The Miles Memorial Playhouse - 1133 7th Street Santa Monica, CA 90403

While we highly recommend guests RSVP via Eventbrite for updates, all events are free, family friendly and do not require reservations. For events outside in Reed Park, guests are encouraged to bring picnic blankets, lawn chairs, food and (non-alcoholic) beverages.

Gather and Grow programs in Reed Park are made possible by Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, Third District

Frequently asked questions

What are nearby parking options?

Limited free parking is available at St. Paul's Lutheran Church at 958 Lincoln Blvd. Paid lot with10-minute walk at the Santa Monica Public Library at 601 Santa Monica Blvd with parking structure entrance on 7th Street between Arizona Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard.

How do I get to the event using public transit?

Big Blue Bus Routes 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 18, 41, and Rapids 3, 7, and 10 all have stops within a 10-minute walk of Reed Park.

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Santa Monica Cultural Affairs

Santa Monica Cultural Affairs is the largest single provider of arts services for the City of Santa Monica. It is also the leading local advocate for ongoing support for the arts before all City agencies and in the private sector. Its annual grants programs enable local arts organizations to mount countless performances, exhibitions, and activities for Santa Monica residents and visitors.

Visit us at santamonica.gov/arts or call 310-458-8350 for information. #ArtSaMo

Free
Sep 6 · 4:00 PM PDT