🎂 HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Charlie Sheen (61), Steve Schirripa (69)
🗓️ ON THIS DATE: Lisa Leslie wins WNBA Most Valuable Player award for third time (2006).
Tropical Storm Marie has strengthened into a hurricane over the Pacific, but is expected to remain well off-shore. Expect high surf, dangerous rip currents and high humidity over the Labor Day weekend.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
BRENTWOOD IS ONLY UNBEATEN TEAM ON WESTSIDE HEADING INTO WEEK 3
The Eagles travel to Oak Park on Friday night.
Santa Monica Sun
“UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES”
SMC PAUSES SEARCH FOR NEXT SUPERINTENDENT
As the school deals with an ongoing fiscal crisis, Superintendent/President Kathryn E. Jeffery is set to retire effective Dec. 31, 2026.
SMDP
WELCOME BACK!
ABBOT KINNEY FESTIVAL RETURNING TO VENICE AFTER TWO YEAR HIATUS
The all day event on September 27 supports Venice youth and arts programs.
SM Mirror
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
SANTA MONICA SEEKING OPERATOR FOR CAMERA OBSCURA CAFE
The Ocean Avenue landmark will be home to Switzerland’s 2028 Olympic team.
SMDP
“RISK OF ILLNESS”
BACTERIA WARNING REMAINS AT SANTA MONICA BEACH AHEAD OF HOLIDAY WEEKEND
Beachgoers are warned to stay out of the water within 100 yards of the pier.
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FROM MAIN STREET
‘LETTER FROM DAVID’ SET FOR S.M. PLAYHOUSE
The one man show stars Santa Monica actor Albie Selznick as a young magician who aspires to work with his idol, David Bowie.
Broadway World
9/3: NOMA meeting
9/7: Northeast Neighbors monthly meeting
9/7: Architectural Review Board meeting
9/8: City Council meeting
9/8: Ocean Park Association meeting
- Olivia Rodrigo’s new exhibit opens at The Grammy Museum
Santa Monica Sun - New Matthew Perry doc-series coming to Netflix
Hollywood Reporter - Julia Stiles tops Dancing with the Stars season 35 cast
People
WHO IS TODDRICKALLEN? Turns out the Westside’s dining news authority is a Santa Monica psychotherapist — and Toddrick isn’t even his name! Check out our exclusive interview.
🎬 MOVIES
- By Any Means
Opens Sept 4 (Fri) • AMC - Onslaught
Opens Sept 4 (Fri) • AMC
🎵 CONCERTS & LIVE MUSIC
- Chicago & Styx: Windy Cities Tour
Sept 6 (Sun) • Kia Forum - World of Warcraft: 20 Years of Music
Sept 10 (Thu) • Intuit Dome
🎭 COMEDY, THEATER & ARTS
- Mission IMPROVable
Fridays • Westside Comedy Theatre
📺 TELEVISION
- Earle Meets World
Sept 4 (Fri) • Netflix - Real Housewives of New York (Season 16)
Sept 8 (Tue) • Bravo
🍷 NIGHTLIFE / AFTER DARK
- Live Band Karaoke
Wednesdays • Harvelles - Mahjong Friday
Fridays • Santa Monica YMCA
🧘 COMMUNITY, OUTDOORS & FAMILY
- Western Wednesday / Line Dancing
Sept 9 (Wed) • Santa Monica Place - Tongva Twilight: Sounds & Cinema
Sept 5 (Sat) • Tongva Park
🏟️ COLLEGE & PRO SPORTS
- Football: SMC Corsairs v. Compton
Sept 5 (Sat) • Corsair Field - MLB: Nationals @ Dodgers
Sept 5 & 6 (Sat & Sun)
🏈 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
- Samohi Vikings v. Burroughs Bears
Sept 4 (Fri) • Santa Monica High School - Brentwood @ Oak Park
Sept 4 (Fri) • Oak Park High School
The 5th Annual Volley-ween Volleyball Tournament has been set for Wednesday, October 28 from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm. The event is part costume party, part beach BBQ and will feature games, prizes, and of course, a costume contest.
The fun all happens by Perrys Cafe & Beach Rentals, 2400 Ocean Front Walk. For more info email cares@santamonica.com.
DUI CHECKPOINT IN SANTA MONICA
Santa Monica Police Department will conduct a DUI and Drivers License Checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city limits on Friday night, September 4 beginning at 6:00 pm.
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