In partnership with
State of the City on Main St. TONIGHT (Thursday) as a Free, Open-Street Celebration:
From 4 to 7 p.m., city and partner booths will offer community resources, giveaways and family activities, with guided tours of the historic Shotgun House and music by DJ Bukue One.
Santa Monica Poet Laureate Jay Baldwin will give a reading, and Mayor Torosis will deliver the State of the City address from 4:45 to 5:30 p.m.
Live performances from 5:30 to 7 p.m. will feature the Santa Monica High School Orchestra Ensemble and the Spirit Fingers Trio.
Main Street will be closed from Ocean Park Boulevard to Hollister Avenue from noon to 10 p.m. Limited metered parking is available, and paid public parking is offered at Main Street lots 9, 10, 11 and 26. Organizers encouraged carpooling, biking and transit.
Ocean Park Social Club Summer Picnic Series (Thursday/Tonight): Join your neighbors every other Thursday in Hotchkiss Park from 5:30 - 7:30pm. Next one is tonight (July 23), followed by Aug 6, Aug 20, and Sep 3. Email Tess with any questions.
OPA Heal the Bay Beach Cleanup (Sunday): City Councilmember Barry Snell will be joining the effort…and you can too! Just come to Tower 26 Sunday at 10am. Email Dave Tann with any questions.
City Council Sends Three Rent-Control Eviction Protections to November Ballot: "Three of the proposals — a state-required environmental finding, a set of administrative updates to the Rent Control Board paired with a reaffirmation of the city's just-cause eviction laws, and a prohibition on evictions over relatively small rental debts — were adopted together, 6-0. A separate measure, which would bar evictions when tenants add new occupants to a household, passed 4-2." More details here.
Puppy Yoga Studio Opens on Main St.: Puppy Sphere, a wellness events company that pairs yoga with puppy playtime, opened last week at 2400 Main St. To mark the return, the company said it will donate $1 from every ticket sold during the studio's first month to local animal rescues. The studio's signature offering is a 75-minute session called Wellness Puppy Yoga, which combines a 45-minute yoga flow with 30 minutes of what the company calls puppy chill time. More details here.
LA Urban Fitness Returning To Main St: "Ever since the implosion of erstwhile darling Umami Burger a while ago, the space at 235 Main St in Venice has sat empty. That’s about to change. A banner over the front of it lets us know that LA Urban Fitness is set to open a cafe and nutritional supplement shop. LA Urban Fitness used to occupy the nearby space at 3015 Main St in Santa Monica, just a few blocks away. If they follow their old model, we can expect a menu of smoothies, cold-pressed juices, Groundwork coffee, and snacks." More details here.
Instagram influencer Raigen Bailey posted this glowing review of Main St. to hurt nearly 200,000 followers:
New SantaMonica.com Homepage: The City says the the “new homepage offers a more streamlined and intuitive entry point for both visitors and our residents. The update improves navigation across key content areas, making it easier to discover what’s happening in Santa Monica, plan visits and access seasonal events and itineraries. The new layout places greater emphasis on real-time programming, local storytelling and priority visitor information, ensuring the site better reflects the energy and pace of the destination. This update is part of our ongoing effort to enhance the digital experience and strengthen how Santa Monica is presented to world-wide audiences.” SantaMonica.com
LA Mag Profiles New West Side Oyster Club: "A new addition to Santa Monica’s dining scene is putting a fresh spin on coastal seafood. Expect an approachable menu centered around oysters, shellfish, caviar, and seasonal cocktails, all served in a space inspired by classic beach-town charm. 🦪🌊" 1355 Ocean Ave. instagram.com/p/DaLaDi-E9gH
Councilmember Lana Negrete Newsletter: Here is her weekly newsletter with updates on Public Safety, Economic Development, Education, Around Town & Community Highlights, Election & Voting, and more.
Things to Do This Weekend
Sake Dance Party: Enjoy live DJ sets and Sake High! specials all night. Thursday, Jul 23 8:00pm – 11:00pm, Ōwa 1635 Abbot Kinney Blvd. https://partiful.com/e/PAvGaBE86SuJRFi2nnLI
Sunset Swim at the Annenberg Beach House: Spend your evening poolside at the historic Annenberg Community Beach House, home to the iconic 1920s Marion Davies estate built by media mogul William Randolph Hearst. Sunset Swim invites adults to enjoy an evening of swimming, relaxing, and connecting by the sea at our historic and heated pool. Float under the evening sky, unwind with friends old and new, and enjoy complimentary s’mores and pool floaties while taking in the ocean air and sunset views. Friday, July 24, 415 PCH (also Aug. 7 and 21) More details here.
Family Movie Nights at Cayton Children’s Museum: This summer, the Museum is staying open late for a new after-hours series that combines play, movies and family time in a space designed just for kids. Each movie ticket includes evening access to the Museum, themed activities inspired by the featured film and tasty snacks for the whole family. Upcoming showings include Honey, I Shrunk the Kids on Friday, July 24 and Happy Feet on July 31. 6p.m., 395 Santa Monica Place caytonmuseum.org/familymovienight
Euro Disco Party: Gnarwhal Coffee Co. is bringing late night euro summer vibes to Main St. ! Pro tip: if you check in at the party on the Court app, you get a free bevvy. Friday, July 24, 9p.m. - Midnight, 3101 Main St. instagram.com/p/Da3PFFSiV8d
Regent Santa Monica Beach’s Cinema by the Sea Series: Saturday evenings feature beloved road-trip and travel movies paired with Route 66–inspired cocktails and elevated bites. July 25 features Cars, with others such as Eat Pray Love and Grease. Saturday, July 25 through August 29, 8p.m. More details here.
Main St. Farmers Market (Sunday 8:30am - 1:30pm): Summertime fun at the Main Street Famers Market continues with local favorites DJ and the Main Street Jam 10am-1pm and the Westside Waldorf School with Natural Crafts on the lawn. Look for special pop ups GSFF organic almonds and heritage grains and Something Good pet treats! If you haven't noticed, Dancing Crow and Sweet Mountaintop are new farmers at the market. Make sure to say Hi! And check out the blackberries at the market! Now in season and extra delicious! See you there!!
Santa Monica Dune Walk: Join Ashley Oelsen (former Chair, Clean Beaches & Ocean Parcel Tax Citizens Oversight Committee) for a guided tour through the Santa Monica dunes. Learn why they matter and how you can help protect them. Sunday, July 26, 9 - 11a.m. More details here.
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Upcoming Calendar of Events
OPA Book Club: Next planned date is Aug 5 (The Night Watchman). Email [email protected] for more info. All meets are at 6pm at the Ocean Park Library (2601 Main St.).
OPA Monthly Meeting: Monday, Aug. 10, 6pm @ Ocean Park Library
Ocean Park Social Club Summer Picnic Series: Mark your calendars for our bi-weekly summer evening picnics at Hotchkiss Park on the following Thursdays 5:30-7:30pm: July 23, Aug 6, Aug 20, and Sep 3. Email Tess with any questions.
Want to Volunteer for Future OPA-Sponsored Heal The Bay Adopt-A-Beach Clean-Ups? Contact Dave Tann at [email protected]. He is the coordinator for the OPA/Heal The Bay events, always meeting at Tower 26. Dates this summer are 7/26 & 8/30.
Resources
Police non-emergency Phone #: Call 310-458-8491 or click here for more info.
Santa Monica 311. Submit non-emergency requests to the City.
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SaMoNews. Subscribe to the official newsletter of the City of Santa Monica.
Board and Commission Openings. Volunteer to serve the community!
City of Santa Monica Career Opportunities. Get paid to serve the community!
Santa Monica Animal Shelter. Support our municipal Animal Shelter!
Locals Discount Program is Back! OPA has partnered with the SaMo Public Library to launch a Community Discount Program. Local Ocean Park participating businesses include Fitoor and Junior Cookies. Check out the full list here and expect more to come!
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