It’s National Nut Day!
🎂 HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Actor Christopher Lloyd (51), actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson (88)
📅 ON THIS DATE: Cyclist Lance Armstrong is stripped of seven titles and banned from Olympic competition (2012(
There are so many fun things happening around town this weekend. One of them is the Scream Fest at Lincoln Middle School. The event takes place this Friday, October 23 from 4 PM – 8 PM. It is free to attend and open to the community. It features, games, food, live music, DJ and a huge haunted house (tickets required).
BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING
City expands use of A.I. camera systems
A new Automated License Plate Reader system eliminates the need for Traffic Services Officers to “physically walk through several large lots to manually inspect receipts” displayed on vehicle dashboards parked in the City’s 6,212 paid off-street parking spaces.
EXCLUSIVE
Owner of The Farms addresses ‘deeply painful’ decision to close
Carolyn McGuire says the business has been losing money for years.
ELECTRIC AVENUE
City moves toward plan to store Zoox robo-taxis at Main Library
The Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle company, stage and store up to 150 of its robotaxis in city-owned parking facilities, including the Main Library parking structure.
VEGAS, BABY!
Iconic Santa Monica Pier sign is coming down this week
The work will run daily from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Saturday (10/24), prompting single-lane closures along Ocean Avenue near the entrance.
SHOW ME THE MONEY
Why is Santa Monica writing $5K checks to 20 local businesses?
The handouts come as the city continues to operate under “state of fiscal distress.”
10/24: Tar & Roses – final dinner service
10/26: Rustic Canyon 20th Anniversary Dinner @ Rustic Canyon
10/27: Downbeat 720 @ Miles Playhouse
10/30: The Farms – final day of operation
10/27: City Council meeting
10/29: SMMUSD Board meeting
11/2: Northeast Neighbors meeting
11/2: Architectural Review Board meeting
DJ LeeLee: World Record Attempt
5 year-old LeeLee tries to become the world’s youngest club DJ.
MORE INFO
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22
Eric Idle & Weird Al Yankovic in conversation & concert @ JAMS
Monty Python co-founder and the king of parody in conversation, then performing together with their band.
MORE INFO
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23
Ghosts of the Miles: Historical Haunt @ Miles Playhouse
An immersive “Historical Haunt” for mature audiences on Oct 23 & 24, and a daytime family-friendly “Festival of Memories” on Oct 24.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28
Volly-ween @ Perrys Cafe
This year’s Beach BBQ Mixer features a volleyball tournament on the sand with a costume contest.
PLUS:
10/23: Jay Z @ SoFi Stadium
10/23: LA Times Food Bowl @ Santa Monica Airport
10/23: My Chemical Romance @ Hollywood Bowl
10/24: Magic by the Sea @ Illusion Magic Lounge
10/24: NCAAF: Michigan State v. UCLA @ Rose Bowl
10/24: Pokemon Night Out @ Intuit Dome
10/24: Bluey’s Big Play @ Pantages Theatre
10/24: Cinema by the Sea: “Hocus Pocus” @ Regent Santa Monica
10/24: Howl-O-Ween Dog Parade @ Clover Park
10/25: Samohi Grad Night fundraiser @ The Venice West
10/26: SMC Jazz Ensemble concert @ SMC
10/27: Tommy (Opening Night) @ Pantages
10/27: Shaboozey @ Greek Theatre
ONGOING EVENTS:
- Olivia Rodrigo: The Cure @ Grammy Museum
- Brits in L.A. Trivia @ O’Brien’s Pub (Wednesdays)
- Bunny Hoppy Hour @ The Cook’s Garden (Wednesdays)
- Western Line Dancing @ Santa Monica Place (Wednesdays)
- Hang Ten Comedy Night @ Gladstones (Wednesdays)
- ‘Survivor’ Watch Party @ Lula Cocina (Wednesdays)
- Live Band Karaoke @ Harvelles (Wednesdays)
- Music Bingo @ O’Brien’s Pub (Thursdays)
- Tulum Thursdays @ Lulu Santa Monica (Thursdays)
- Mission IMPROVable @ Westside Comedy Theatre (Fridays)
- Magic By The Sea @ Illusion Magic Lounge (Fridays)
- Rocky Horror Picture Show @ NuArt Theatre (Saturdays)
- Letter From David @ Santa Monica Playhouse (Sundays)
- The Toledo Show @ Harvelles (Sundays)
- Karaoke @ The Gaslite (Nightly)
New dad Dick Lucas won’t stop pressing the City Council over homelessness
“Cities can fix this if they do it right,” he tells The Sun. Read More
LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL SCREAM-FEST! Join the fun Friday, October 23 beginning at 4:00 PM. Open to the community. Free to enter. The Haunted House (tickets required) remains open Saturday & Sunday from 5 PM – 7 PM. More information & tickets
Week 10 features several key matchups that could impact the rest of the season.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23
West Torrance @ Samohi
Brentwood @ Rio Honda
Hamilton @ Venice
Palisades @ Fairfax
Remember to check the Santa Monica Sun each weekend for scores and game recaps.
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