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The doctor is out. For good.
Dr. Martens — the iconic British footwear brand best known for its stylish and durable boots — suddenly shuttered its retail shop on Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade this past weekend. The location at Westfield Century City remains open.
On Monday, photos of the boarded up storefront at 1215 3rd Street began to circulate online with one poster commenting, “I was just there two days ago.” Dr. Martens opened the store — its first in Los Angeles — in April, 2013.
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SMC Planetarium to offer “tours of the universe”
The two part series will take place on Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons beginning May 15. General admission tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for kids. More information is available here.
Plus…
Westside Oyster Club coming to Ocean Avenue
The new restaurant will replace Blue Plate Oysterette. What Now
Upscale golf club headed to West LA
Stableford will feature indoor golf simulators, a putting green, private saunas, cold plunges, deluxe spa amenities, a full bar and concierge services. SM Sun
Why Santa Monica is upping its live music game
A major seaside festival from the producers of Coachella is just one of the many events planned in the next year. Pollstar
Disneyland’s new cell phone policy
The Happiest Place on Earth has implemented a new “guest code of conduct.” Cell phones and other recording devices are now prohibited on many rides including the Incredicoaster and Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. According to Natalie Katzka, Director of Attractions Engineering Services at the park, “Handheld filming is no longer permitted on these high-motion rides… Phones must be fully secured in a bag or pocket before boarding.” The new policy also bans large loose items such as insulated water bottles. More
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Seven things you don’t want to miss in the week ahead…
Beachlife Festival @ Redondo Beach
Duran Duran headlines Friday night, James Taylor on Sunday. Tickets still available.
239 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach
Rocky Horror Picture Show @ NuArt Theatre
Dress in character and experience the “Time Warp” with a live shadow cast every Saturday at 11:00 p.m.
11272 Santa Monica Blvd., WLA
Olivia Rodrigo hosts Saturday Night Live
The “Drop Dead” singer also serves as musical guest.
NBC
The Devil Wears Prada 2 @ AMC
Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep reunite twenty years later. Opens Friday.
1310 3rd Street Promenade
Jeopardy Alumni Trivia
Test your knowledge alongside former contestants every Wednesday at O’Brien’s Pub.
2226 Wilshire Blvd.
Rockets v. Lakers @ Crypto.com
Round one of the Western Conference Finals returns to L.A. Go Lakers!
1111 S. Figueroa St., L.A.
Open Mic Night
Take your shot at stardom every Tuesday at Weary Livers on Pico.
2819 Pico Blvd.
Jeopardy teams with ESPN for latest quiz show
Tickets are available now for a brand new sports-themed Jeopardy show.
ESPN Jeopardy — described as “the ultimate match-up between the worldwide leader in sports and the world’s leading quiz show” — will tape its first episodes on Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2 at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City. The program will be hosted by Emmy winning sportscaster and Monday Night Football personality Joe Buck. Get your free tickets here..
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Olivia Rodrigo – The Unraveled Tour January 12, 13, 16, 17 | Intuit Dome Phantom of the Opera June 24 – August 9 | Pantages Theatre
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La La Land Kind Cafe
1426 Montana Avenue
310-393-2656 | lalalandkindcafe.com
It’s a coffee shop that wants to make America kind again.
La La Land Kind Cafe is a growing chain — 13 locations in California and Texas — that serves up tasty cappuccino and lattes while creating jobs and opportunities for kids aging out of the foster care system. The company founded by Francois Reihani says its motto is “kindness first, coffee second.”
Travis Scott is 35!
The rapper/songwriter/producer (4/30/91) is known for his influential sound, hit albums like Astroworld, and massive tracks including “Sicko Mode.” His Cactus Jack sneaker collection has also revolutionized streetwear.
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