Stop by Hot Dog on A Stick (1633 Ocean Front Walk) for an 80 cent glass of lemonade to celebrate the chain’s 80th anniversary.
🎂 HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Demi Lovato (34), Robert Plant (78)
🗓️ ON THIS DATE: Kamala Harris accepts nomination for vice president of the United States, saying “there is no vaccine for racism.” (2020)
Today is the first day of school for almost 9000 students in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District. Have a great year!
IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES!
Viral rendering shows Third Street Promenade as lush green paradise
The image replaces concrete sidewalks with a sprawling public garden.
“SANTA MONICA IS OUR HOME”
Seven Arrows Elementary must move for the third time since 2025 Palisades fire
The school is grateful to have found a forever home near Santa Monica Airport.
A HEALTHIER ALTERNATIVE
Santa Monica company sells nicotine-free vapes
“It’s giving adults the habit without the addictive substance,” says founder Conrad Kurth.
COMING SOON
Dragon Alley brand expands with new burger joint
Owners of the specialty coffee shop will soon reopen the space formerly occupied by Johnny Rockets.
FROM MAIN STREET
Kaskade brings ‘ORIGIN//’ Tour to Santa Monica Pier
The Grammy-nominated DJ, who recently performed at Coachella 2026, will bring his beats to the Pier on September 4. Tickets on sale now.
🗓️ COMMUNITY EVENTS & MEETINGS
8/20: Recreation & Parks Commission meeting
8/22: Montana Avenue Dog Daze of Summer
8/23: Main Street Farmers Market event
8/25: City Council meeting
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Dog PPL eyes expansion, trucks in 200K+ lbs of sand for epic ‘Beach Day’
The members-only canine club is looking to expand to additional cities, owner Alex Esguerra tells The Sun. But first, they are pulling out all the stops for an end of summer blast! Learn more
🔥 EVENTS CALENDAR
Here are a few of the many events taking place this week in and around Santa Monica.
🎬 MOVIES
- MUTINY • Opens Fri • AMC Theatres
- SPA WEEKEND • Opens Fri • AMC Theatres
- ALMOST FAMOUS • Cinema by the Sea • Regent Santa Monica
🎵 CONCERTS & LIVE MUSIC
- MT. JOY • Aug 21 (Fri) • Greek Theatre
- TRAIN • Aug 24 (Tue) • Greek Theatre
- TORI AMOS • Aug 25 (Wed) • Greek Theatre
🎭 COMEDY, THEATER & ARTS
- WHITNEY CUMMINGS • Aug 23 (Sun) • The Crow
- IMPROV JAM • Aug 24 (Mon) • Westside Comedy Theatre
- HANG TEN COMEDY • Aug 26 (Wed) • Gladstones (P.P.)
📺 TELEVISION
- JEOPARDY! MASTERS • Aug 25 (Tue)
- MISS TEEN USA • Aug 26 (Wed) • CW
🍷 FOOD, DRINK & NIGHTLIFE
- DINE LA RESTAURANT WEEK • Ends Aug 28 (Fri)
- MUSIC BINGO • Aug 27 (Thu) • O’Brien’s Irish Pub
- LIVE BAND KARAOKE • Aug 26 (Wed) • Harvelles
🧘 COMMUNITY, OUTDOORS & FAMILY
- SAMO FORWARD BLOCK PARTY • Aug 22 (Sun) • Washington Ave/14th St.
- WELLNESS ON THE WESTSIDE • Aug 23 (Sun) • Santa Monica Place
🏟️ COLLEGE & PRO SPORTS
- MLB: DODGERS v. PIRATES • Aug 21 (Fri) • Dodger Stadium
- NFL: L.A. RAMS v. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS • Aug 23 (Sun) • SoFi Stadium
🏈 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
- SAMOHI VIKINGS v. WESTCHESTER COMETS • Aug 21 (Fri) • Samohi
- ST. MONICA MARINERS v. VENICE GONDOLEIRS • Aug 21 (Fri) • Corsair Field, SMC
🎟️ JUST ANNOUNCED!
MICHELLE BRANCH On sale 8/21
Wiltern Theatre • Friday, September 25
BELLA KAY On sale now!
Grammy Museum • Friday, September 25
USHER RAYMOND & CHRIS BROWN: THE R&B TOUR 4th show added!
SoFi Stadium • Monday, November 16
JONAS BROTHERS: THE BURNING UP TOUR Just announced
Hollywood Bowl • Wednesday, November 18
ONE LAST THING…
Santa Monica College Dance Department will hold a Meet & Mingle Open House on Tuesday, September 1 from 11:15 am – 12:15 pm at SMC Core Performance Center. Guests are invited to learn about the program, meet faculty & staff. The event is free. More info
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