Thursday, February 19, 2025
Millie Bobby Brown is 22 today
☀️ Good Morning, Santa Monica!
Today is National Chocolate Mint Day. Recognized by the US National Confectioners Association, this day encourages indulgence in treats like Thin Mints, mint chocolate chip ice cream, and Andes candies.
Here’s everything else you need to know:
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SMMUSD to vote on eliminating teachers, counselors, custodians
The School Board will vote at its meeting Thursday on whether to eliminate 27 staff members, including teachers who work with struggling readers. The separations would take place at the end of the school year. The District sites declining enrollment. A petition to save the staff members already has been started.
Plus…
▶︎ LA County issues rain advisory through Saturday
Everyone is urged to avoid going in the water at all county beaches for the next few days due to elevated bacteria levels caused by recent rain. Mirror
▶︎ Slabs of broken concrete clog Santa Monica channel during storm
Safe clean up cannot begin until next week. NBC
▶︎ Unleashed By Petco set to close March 2.
The company will continue to operate its other location at Wilshire Blvd. and Yale Street. SM Sun
▶︎ The Win-Dow set to open on Montana Ave.
The casual burger chain already operates six other locations across the Los Angeles area and is expected to open in the next two months. Toddrickallen
▶︎ New restaurant coming to Promenade.
Vivibowl is now accepting applications for employment at the spot previously occupied by Wetzel’s Pretzels. Mirror
▶︎ Kamasi Washington will headline Santa Monica International Jazz Festival.
The event runs May 1 – 9 with performances throughout the city. Culver City Observer
Video of RFK Jr. working out with Kid Rock goes viral. HawaiiNewsNow
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Seven things you don’t want to miss in the week ahead…
1. Locals’ Night @ Santa Monica Pier
Black History Month Jazz Night features DJs, live bands, art, and more. Thurs., Feb. 19 | 4–9:30 p.m.
2. Lady Gaga – The Mayhem Ball @ Kia Forum
Join Mother Monster for a full‑scale pop spectacle featuring songs from her new album, Mayhem. Thurs., Feb 19 – Mon., Feb 23
3. Real Madrid Legends vs. Barça Legends – The Legend Series @ BMO Stadium
Soccer legends face off in a rare exhibition game. Sun., Feb. 22 | 2 p.m.
4. Venice Beach Mardi Gras Celebration
Our neighbors to the south celebrate with costumes and music on the world famous boardwalk. Sun., Feb. 22 | 2 p.m.
5. Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony
The 2026 winter games officially wrap up in Milano Cortina, Italy. NBC | 2:30 p.m.
6. Six The Musical @ Pantages
This pop concert style musical reimagines the six wives of Henry VIII. 6233 Hollywood Blvd. | Ends Mar. 8
7. Lunar New Year celebration @ Santa Monica Place
The year of the Horse kicks off with a city-wide celebration. Sat., Feb. 21 | 2:00 p.m.
Why Patrick Mahomes NFL salary is dropping nearly $35 million per year E! News
Hilary Duff announced new arena tour with stop at Kia Forum OC Register
“No Kings”: Bruce Springsteen‘s new tour protests Trump, ICE Fast Company
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Alicia Keys – “Hells Kitchen” America’s Got Talent (Season 21 auditions)
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MI’s Westside Comedy Theatre
1323-A 3rd Street Promenade
310-451-0850 | www.WestsideComedy.com
This tiny local gem, tucked away in the alley behind the 3rd Street Promenade, has been providing laughs since 2009. Lucky patrons have caught live performances by Howie Mandel, Dana Carvey, Tig Notaro, Aziz Anzari and hundreds more.
Created by former members of the comedy troop Mission IMPROVable, Westside Comedy offers more than 50 different shows each month and hosts over 25,000 guests every year. They also offer six levels of improv and stand up comedy classes for aspiring comics. All shows are 21+
PizzaFest Los Angeles returns 25 & 26
Dozens of the best pizza makers in Los Angeles come together for two delicious days at L.A. Live! Pizza City Fest gives fans the unique opportunity to taste unlimited samples, see live demos, and attend panel discussions with culinary experts. Single day passes start at $99. Get more info here.
- R.I.P.:Unleashed By Petco set to close - February 18, 2026
- Hotsheet 2/19/26: Will SMMUSD eliminate teachers? - February 17, 2026
- Hotsheet 2/5/26:SMC in ‘financial crisis’; Cat cafe opens - February 5, 2026
