Cheat Sheet 7/23: Santa Monica news, entertainment and events

• HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Daniel Radcliffe (37) and Woody Harrelson (65)
• ON THIS DATE: Boy band One Direction forms on UK talent show, X Factor  (2010)

As we continue to bake in 80 degree temperatures, here’s everything you need to know to survive the week on the Westside.

FROM MAIN STREET

STREETS CLOSED FOR ‘STATE OF THE CITY’ EVENT
The free public event runs from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Ocean Park Branch Library and along Main Street. Road closures will take effect from noon to 10 p.m. between Ocean Park Boulevard and Hollister Avenue.

FROM THE BEACH

SCALPERS ALREADY SELLING ‘OCEAN WAY’ TIX
Tickets go on sale today for the ‘Ocean Way Festival’ in September, but scalpers are already reselling for almost double the face value.

FROM SUNSET PARK

WILDWOOD SCHOOL IS RETURNING TO SANTA MONICA
They started out on Olympic Blvd. 55 years ago.  Now with the purchase of a 110K-sq-ft commercial complex, Wildwood is bringing its upper school campus back home
Santa Monica Sun

FROM PACIFIC PALISADES

BEL-AIR BAY CLUB TO HOST GERMAN OLYMPIC TEAM
Deutsche Sport Marketing said the “Deutsches Haus,” or German House, will operate at the club from July 14 to August 2, 2028 during the LA28 Games.

FROM MAIN STREET

LA URBAN FITNESS TO REPLACE UMAMI BURGER
The cafe and nutritional supplement shop was previously located a few blocks down at the corner of Marine Street.

🗓️ Upcoming Community Meetings & Events

7/28: City Council meeting

8/3: Northeast Neighbors monthly meeting
8/4: Wilmont monthly meeting

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

• The infamous “graffiti towers” in DTLA have been sold and are getting a much needed scrubbing. KTLA
• The Morning Show, starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, will end after next season. Deadline
• Conan O’Brien has finally changed his trademark hair style. People

LOCAL Business Spotlight

TRUETONE MUSIC: Owner Sunir Patel takes us inside one of the country’s most iconic guitar stores –– and shares stories from three decades in Santa Monica.  Read now

🔥 THE HOT LIST: 7 Things Not to Miss This Week

1. Cinema by The Sea @ Regent Santa Monica
The six week outdoor movie series kicks off Saturday night with the Disney-Pixar classic, Cars.  More info

2. ‘SpongeBob Musical’ @ Santa Monica College
This production is not just for kids, the director says.  Closes Sunday.

3. Magic by the Sea @ Illusion Magic Lounge
Hayden Allcorn performs Friday and Saturday night in the main showroom.

4. ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ @ NuArt Theatre
The midnight cult classic returns to the NuArt Theatre, Saturday at 11:30 p.m.

5. WWE Monday Night Raw @ Intuit Dome
Be there live at or watch from home on Netflix.  Starts at 4:30 p.m.

6. Smokey Robinson & Gladys Knight @ Hollywood Bowl
Two of R&B’s biggest stars team up Friday night for an unforgettable night of classic hits.

7. Jay Leno @ The Comedy & Magic Club
It’s just a quick trip to Hermosa Beach to catch the former Tonight Show host in an intimate club steps from the sand.  Tickets are just $37

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS

Jackson Browne @ Hollywood Pantages Theatre
The rock superstar –– and longtime Santa Monica resident –– will perform two shows on November 19 & 20. Presale code: PRETENDER.  Tickets

Melissa Etheridge @ The GRAMMY Museum
The Grammy winner will discuss her newest album, Rise, and perform August 24 on the Ray Charles Rooftop Terrace. Tickets

⚠️ WARNING

L.A.P.D. will be conducting a DUI checkpoint at Venice Blvd. and Centinela Ave. on Friday night (July 24) from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.  Stay safe.

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