# Event Details - **Event Name**: Crime Scene Live: First Fridays in Santa Monica - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Step inside a real homicide case with LAPD legend Don Tabak. Examine the evidence, work the timeline, and see who thinks like a detective.About this EventYou've seen the headlines. You've argued over the documentaries. You've told your friends you would have caught the clue everyone else missed. Now prove it.Crime Scene Live puts you inside a real homicide investigation alongside Don Tabak—one of Los Angeles' most legendary homicide detectives and a man who closed more than 100 murders during his LAPD career.This is not a lecture.It is not a scripted M**der mystery.And you are not sitting quietly in the dark.You'll walk through a case Don actually worked, examining the evidence, following the timeline, challenging theories, identifying contradictions, and learning how elite investigators separate instinct from proof.Don takes you inside the decisions that can make or break an investigation: What matters? Who is lying? What was overlooked? What would you do next?His department worked some of the most infamous investigations in Los Angeles history, including the O.J. Simpson case, and Don spent decades inside cases most people only experience through headlines, documentaries, and podcasts.Now you get to work through one beside him.Bring your sharpest friends, compare theories, question the evidence, and see who thinks like a real detective. The case is set, but Don follows what the room notices, challenges the audience's assumptions, and takes the investigation in directions no passive show ever could.More Than a ShowCrime Scene Live is being built for something much bigger: a next-generation crime platform designed to change how the public engages with real cases.At the end of the experience, Don will introduce a real ongoing cold case and show the audience how ordinary people can contribute in a responsible, structured, expert-guided way—turning curiosity into something potentially meaningful.No reckless accusations. No internet vigilantism. Just real information, disciplined thinking, and a smarter way for the public to help.This is your chance to experience Crime Scene Live while it is still intimate—before the rooms get bigger, the platform expands, and the rest of the country discovers it.Choose Your ExperienceGeneral AdmissionFull access to the live investigation.Front Row DetectiveSeating in the first two rows, plus early lounge access.VIP Evidence PackagePremium seating, a private Meet & Greet and photo with Don, plus an official Crime Scene Live detective notebook. Limited to 15 guests per performance.First Fridays in Santa MonicaSeptember 4 and October 2, 2026Two shows nightly: 7:00 PM and 9:00 PMDoors open one hour before each show. Cocktails and bites will be available throughout the evening.Crime Scene Live takes place at Illusion Magic Lounge, just off the Third Street Promenade in the heart of Santa Monica.Study the evidence. Challenge the obvious answer. Trust your instincts.Bring your crew. Work the case. We'll see you at the scene. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-monica/crime-scene-live-first-fridays-in-santa-monica/100001995245804913 - **Event Categories**: meetups, magic-show, meet-and-greet, contests - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes - Location: Illusion Magic Lounge - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 49.87, max: 92.55, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Santa Monica - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Illusion Magic Lounge - **lat**: 34.0158644 - **long**: -118.4948374 - **full address**: Illusion Magic Lounge, 1418 4th Street, Santa Monica, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Crime Scene Live: First Fridays in Santa Monica - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/c2f65d4afcc19cbfb220365a0fde6da186adf3b024344d8d653d1e501dea1dd2-rimg-w1200-h600-dc131313-gmir.jpg?v=1785142354 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Crime Scene Live: First Fridays in Santa Monica being held? - **A:** Crime Scene Live: First Fridays in Santa Monica takes place on Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Illusion Magic Lounge, 1418 4th Street, Santa Monica, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Crime Scene Live: First Fridays in Santa Monica? - **A:** Crime Scene Live: First Fridays in Santa Monica is organized by Crime Scene Live. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Crime Scene Live: First Fridays in Santa Monica is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Santa Monica, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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