| OPA Summer Mixer Next Thursday Night (Aug. 29, 4 – 6:30pm): Get to know your neighbors while checking out the new Edgemar Restaurant & Lounge @ 2435 Main St. Enter for FREE Tickets to OPA Night @ Hollywood Bowl (Thursday Sept. 5): We have 10 tickets to “Carmen and Carnival with Dudamel” that we are raffling off to interested members (each winner gets the option of 1 or 2 tickets). The night is described as “A euphoric evening featuring the sultry streets of Seville and a fantastical circus.” More details here. Thank you LA County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath for donating the tickets to OPA! Click here to join OPA by Aug. 29 and you get two raffle entries! Reply to this email if you want to be entered into the drawing. Drive Safe, Schools Back in Session: With Santa Monica public schools back in session this today, “the city encourages the usage of public transit in order to counter traffic, especially in the coming weeks as back-to-school traffic can be quite chaotic for both commuters and residents near schools. The City has also been working on physical improvement projects for years to ensure pedestrians feel more comfortable walking around the city.” More details here. Ballot Set for City Council & School Board Races. No Election Needed for College/Rent Control Boards: This SaMoNext post details the 10 City Council candidates who have qualified for the ballot. SMDP Profiles ARTime Barro @ 302 Pico Blvd.: This write-up details “Nicole Peredo found that peace via clay creations early in life, and is now spreading the wellness word at Santa Monica’s pottery palace, ARTime Barro. [They] opened three months ago, and the artistic communal space is already keeping stressful minds at ease. “Rent Control Board Amends Regulation on Security Deposits: “the board unanimously revised regulations to align with a new state law, prohibiting landlords from collecting a security deposit ‘in an amount of excess of a month’s rent.'” More details here. Openings:Edgemar Restaurant & Lounge (@ 2415 Main St.): It opened last week in the 1928 bowstring truss warehouse that is part of the 1980’s Frank Gehry-designed Main St. development. The menu features an array of seafood, vegetables, pastas, flatbreads and meats designed for sharing, including tempura oysters with yuzu, kombu cured hamachi, stracciatella flatbread with chili diablo, and much more. www.edgemar.la Momentous (@ 2210 Main St.) – USC Football Legend, UCLA Grad Bring Wellness to the Westside: This SMDP profile details the wellness operation back to their Los Angeles roots, all in the mission of bringing athlete and military-tested products to the everyday consumer. The Rose Venice’s 45th Anniversary Specials: Celebrate The Rose’s 45th anniversary with a special seafood experience crafted by Chef Ray Garcia. Indulge in seafood towers featuring a medley of Mariscos, including oysters with an aji amarillo mignonette, Peruvian scallops in tomatillo yuzu water, Leche de Tigre, and Bluefin Tuna Crudo. Seafood towers are available for 1-2 people at $45 or for 3-4 people at $79. Now through September 21. https://www.therosevenice.la/ Things To Do This Weekend: Endless Summer C.A.M.P. (Community | Art | Music | Picnic) at Tongva Park (FREE – Saturday 11am – 2pm): This final event in the series celebrates community, arts and culture. Bring a picnic and join as artists from across Santa Monica and the LA region share their culture through interactive music, performances, and hands-on crafts. Special performances by local youth will be featured. This week features “Animals from around the world with Conservation Ambassadors/Zoo to You along with mini rock concerts from the youth bands of KID ROW. Artist Dajin Yoon will lead a kite-making workshop.” Open to all. More details here. The Network End of Summer Beach Bash (Saturday 1 – 5pm): “Get to know your local queers and celebrate the glorious community we’re creating together with a picnic, games, hanging, mingling, swimming, building sandcastles, and being queer!” @ Ginger Rogers Beach, between the painted LGBTQIA+ towers 17 & 18. https://www.instagram.com/thenetworksm/ The Dog Daze on Montana Ave. (Saturday 10am – 6pm): The event encourages you to “Bring your furry best friend for a day of shopping, treats, and giveaways as you explore the charming boutiques and restaurants along Montana Ave.” https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dog-daze-of-summer-tickets-996364923307?aff=oddtdtcreator Green Dog Vet Comedy Club (Saturday night): Get ready for a night of top-notch comedy that’ll have you and your pup in stitches featuring stand-up comedians who’ve been on Netflix, Comedy Central, Late Night, and more! @ 210 Main St. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/green-dog-comedy-club-tickets-965604929337 Main St. Farmers Market (Sunday 8:30am – 1:30pm): Join us this Sunday at the Main Street Farmers Market for Dance with Miss Alice at 9:20am followed by the Megan Ukoh Duo at 10am-1pm! Also, we are excited to announce that YARI animal rescue will be back with facepainting for the kids! And, new at the market this week, AZ Ranch will be joining the market with diverse organic offerings and GanChic KimBap will be back. Check it out!! |
OPA Update 8/22/24: OPA Summer Mixer Next Thursday Night, Enter for FREE Tickets to OPA Night @ Hollywood Bowl, Schools Back in Session Today, & Things To Do This Weekend
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