Night of Ideas 2026 at the Wende Museum
Saturday, April 4 | 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM | The Wende Museum, 10808 Culver Blvd. | Free
The Night of Ideas is back! This year it’s an all-day takeover at the Wende Museum. It’s free, it’s open to everyone, and it’s packed from afternoon into the evening. Expect workshops, VR, live performances, food trucks, and a concert. It’s the kind of event that’s hard to summarize. It spans everything from animation filmmaking to Olympic-caliber music composition.
The afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m. is geared toward families. There are hands-on workshops, a video games forum, and a Bob Baker Marionette Theater performance. Come evening? The program shifts. It opens with an original piece by Victor Le Masne, the Music Director of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Then it branches into an interdisciplinary lineup covering art, science, literature, journalism, technology, and more!
Wellness Wednesday: Mindfulness Meditations
Every Wednesday | Ongoing | Glorya Kaufman Community Center at the Wende Museum, 10858 Culver Blvd. | Free
Looking for a mid-week reset? The Wende Museum hosts weekly mindfulness meditations at the Glorya Kaufman Community Center’s A-Frame Theater. They’re open to everyone regardless of experience. After the class there are complimentary refreshments and an optional movement class.
The sessions are led by Christiane Wolf, an internationally known mindfulness and Insight (Vipassana) meditation teacher. She also happens to be a longtime Culver City resident. You don’t have to commit to every session. Just join as your schedule allows. Note that space is limited and first come, first serve. So, arriving a little early is a good idea… even if you RSVP’d.
Tellefson Park Improvement Plan Community Meeting
Thursday, April 9 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Kaizuka Room, Veterans Memorial Park, 4117 Overland Ave. | Free
Here’s a chance to have a real say in how one of the city’s neighborhood parks evolves. The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is hosting a community meeting. The goal is to share proposed improvements to Tellefson Park. These include updates on a Fitness Court and National Fitness Campaign grant. Also, there will be an overview of the 2025 Park Plan. It also includes a presentation of potential enhancements such as new recreation amenities, walking paths, and community gathering spaces.
Community input directly shapes these plans, so if you live or spend time near Tellefson Park, this is the meeting to attend.
Culver City Woman’s Club: Focus on Back Health
Monday, April 13 | 10:30 AM | American Legion Hall, 5309 Sepulveda Blvd. | RSVP Required
It feels like everybody gets back pain sometimes. That’s why the Culver City Woman’s Club is hosting a meeting featuring Dr. Rama Venkataramani. She’s an Orthopedic Physical Therapist. She’s speaking about back health at the event. Whether you’re dealing with chronic discomfort or just want to be proactive about your spine, this is a practical and informative morning. RSVP before April 9 if you’d like to attend as a guest.
Culver City Unified Board of Education Regular Meeting
Tuesday, April 14 | Open Session at 6:00 PM | City Hall, Mike Balkman Chambers, 9770 Culver Blvd. | Free
The Culver City Unified Board of Education meets twice a month. The April 14th session is open to the public starting at 6:00 PM. There’s a closed session at 5:00 that wraps up beforehand. If you have kids in the district, or just want to keep tabs on what the school board is working on, showing up once or twice a year is a pretty painless way to stay in the loop.
MLK Jr. & Juneteenth Celebration Committee Regular Meeting
Wednesday, April 15 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Culver City Senior Center, Rooms C75 & C77, 4095 Overland Ave. | Free
This monthly advisory committee works directly with the City Council. They work to plan Culver City’s annual MLK Jr. and Juneteenth celebrations. So, if either of those events matters to you, this is where the work actually happens. Attend in person at the Senior Center or join virtually; no registration needed. Written comments can be submitted through the eComment link on the city’s Meetings & Agendas page, as long as they’re in by 4:00 PM the day of.
Los Angeles Career Fair
Thursday, April 16 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | Hilton Los Angeles Airport, 5711 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles | Free to Attend
Just a short drive from Culver City, the 27th Annual Los Angeles Career Fair is worth knowing about if you’re in the market. Organized by Diversity Career Group, this is a sit-down interview format — not just a table-and-brochure setup — with hiring managers and corporate recruiters from companies across a wide range of industries including sales, financial services, tech, healthcare, and more.
Entry-level to mid-level roles will be offered. Attendance is free for candidates. Bring several copies of your resume and plan to dress professionally. Business or business casual is the call.
Climate Palooza Arts Festival
Saturday, April 18 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM | West Los Angeles College, 9000 Overland Ave, Culver City | Free
The California Center for Climate Change Education is bringing a full arts festival to the West LA College campus for Climate Palooza. Five hours of art, music, and performance… all centered around sustainability and what’s happening to the planet. Free parking on campus, all ages welcome.
It’s a good one for kids and adults alike. It’s the kind of event where you can spend an hour or the whole morning depending on your schedule.
DEA National Drug Take Back Day
Saturday, April 25 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Culver City Police Department, 4040 Duquesne Ave. | Free
Most households have at least one bottle of something expired in the back of the medicine cabinet. April 25th is a good day to finally deal with it. The Culver City Police Department is hosting a drive-through drop-off from 10 AM to 2 PM — pull up, hand your bag or box to an officer, and you’re done. No label removal necessary. The DEA handles disposal at the end of the day.
Quick notes on what they can and can’t take: prescription and OTC pills, pet medications, and sealed liquid medications are all fine. Needles, epi pens, inhalers, vape devices, IV bags, and creams are not accepted per DEA regulations.
Vibrafonics Live at The Cinema Bar
Thursday, April 30 | 8:00 PM | The Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City
Venice-based band Vibrafonics plays two full sets at one of the Westside’s best-kept live music secrets. The Cinema Bar has been a Culver City staple for years. It’s a small, unpretentious, and genuinely good for live music venue. And, Vibrafonics fits the room well. The band blends groove, soul, and West Coast energy into something that works whether you’re a dedicated fan or just wandering in off Sepulveda.
Tickets available through Bandsintown. Show starts at 8:00 PM.
April’s a busy month around here. For anything beyond what’s listed, the Culver City Community Calendar is the best place to check for additions and updates.