Hotsheet 5/7/26: Two popular food events returning to Santa Monica

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☀️ Good Morning, Santa Monica!

Hope you’re hungry…  EEEEEATSCON Los Angeles returns to Santa Monica on May 16 & 17 with a full‑on weekend of festival‑style eating at The Barker Hangar.  

Curated by The Infatuation, the annual event combines a rotating lineup of LA and out of town favorites — spots like Bistro Na’s, Tacos Los Cholos x Cowy Burger, Miya Miya, Willie Mays Scotch House (New Orleans) and Caffè Panna (New York) — with  exclusive collaborations and festival‑only dishes.  Everything is served in a hangar‑wide layout that feels more like a concert than a standard food fest.  

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▶︎ MAINopoly set to return for 11th year
The all day event encourages guests to check out 20+ participating food and beverage businesses on Main Street. Read More

▶︎ Kamala Harris purchases $8 million estate
Her neighbors include Julia Roberts and Sean Penn  SM Mirror

▶︎ Wine auction raises more than $400K for SMMUSD schools
400 guests attended the event at the Faimont Miramar Hotel.  The fundraiser was organized by the Santa Monica Education Foundation.  SMMirror

 

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…the coyote that swam two miles to Alcatraz Island
“Our working assumption was that the coyote made the swim from San Francisco because it is a significantly shorter distance. We couldn’t help being impressed by his accomplishment in making it to Alcatraz,” says a rep for the National Park Service.  AP

Thursday, May 7 SMMUSD Board of Education 5:30 p.m. | District Office North of Montana Association 7:00 p.m. | Zoom Tuesday, May 12 Santa Monica City Council 5:30 p.m. | City Hall Samohi PTSA 7:00 p.m. | Cafeteria Wednesday, May 13 SMMUSD Board of Education 5:30 p.m. | District Office

Seven things you don’t want to miss in the week ahead…

Nate Bargatze @ Hollywood Bowl
One of comedy’s biggest stars on one of the world’s most iconic stages.
Friday

Lizzo & Friends @ Greek Theatre
The music star adds comedy to her resume as part of the Netflix is a Joke series.
Thursday

Arsenio Hall @ Comedy & Magic Club (Hermosa Beach)
The late night legend returns for an intimate night of laughs in Hermosa Beach
Thursday

Outlander Series Finale @ Dolby Theatre
Guests will preview the series finale episode and enjoy an onstage conversation with stars Caitríona Balfe, Sam Heughan, and Matthew B. Roberts. 
Wednesday

Selena: From Texas to the World @ Grammy Museum
This is your last chance to see one of the most popular exhibits in the museum’s history, celebrating Selena’s life, legacy, and enduring impact.
Ends Monday

New movies @ AMC Theatres
Sheep Detectives and Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard & Soft hit the big screen this weekend.
Opens Thursday & Friday

Atlanta Braves @ Los Angeles Dodgers
The leaders from the NL East and NL West clash for six exciting games at Chavez Ravine.
Friday – Wednesday

 

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Morgan-Wixson continues 80th anniversary season with 9 to 5

9 to 5, the hit stage production featuring music and lyrics of Dolly Parton, opens today (Thursday, May 7) at the Morgan-Wixson Theatre on Pico Boulevard.

It’s a story of friendship and revenge as three female office workers turn the tables on their egotistical, bigot boss.  Pushed to their boiling point, Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – taking control of the company that had always kept them down.  Get tickets

Eagles heading back to Las Vegas Sphere One of rock music’s all-time biggest selling acts has added six additional — and possibly final — shows in September, October and November to their residency at the Las Vegas Sphere.  Tickets go on sale May 13.  Register here for Artist Presale

 

Record Surplus
12436 Santa Monica Blvd.
310-979-4577 | info@recordsurplusla.com

Record Surplus proudly proclaims itself “The Last Record Store.”

For owner Chris Vagnoni, that’s not just a slogan— its a mission statement. His store is the kind of place that reminds you why people still love digging through bins, flipping jackets, and finding music the old-fashioned way.

“Physical media is something to hold on to, and it’s also something to pass on,” he says. “Take good care of your physical media and it’s going to last for a long time.”  Read More

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Mr. Beast is 28!

Jimmy Donaldson (5/7/98) is the world’s most followed YouTuber personality with over 188 million subscribers.  He is also a philanthropist who has given away more than $300 million.  His net worth is estimated to be $2.6 billion.

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