Main Street's Circle Bar will reopen at the end of the month. Originally established in 1949, the venue has long been a staple of the Westside music and nightlife scene, known for its no-VIP, decades-long low-key celebrity fanfare, music-first energy, and famously packed dance floor.
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SMC Vocal Jazz Ensemble May 15 Concert in Santa Monica
Santa Monica College Vocal Jazz Ensemble performs May 15 at 7:30 p.m. at SMC Performing Arts Center. Features Latin, R&B, Swing, and Bebop. Tickets $10 general, $5 students.
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World Cup Hotel Bookings Disappoint US Operators
US hotel operators report lighter-than-expected World Cup bookings in major cities like Los Angeles, New York, and Kansas City, with high prices and visa concerns cited as factors.
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Santa Monica Rejects Boulevard Housing Plan, Backs Downtown Density
Santa Monica Planning Commission voted 5-0 to reject a proposal that would have lowered building heights along commercial boulevards in exchange for waiving affordable housing fees, citing concerns about displacement and the city’s affordable housing program.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED
Santa Monica’s ‘Hollywood Rabbi’ Documentary Acquired by Republic Pictures
Republic Pictures acquires ‘The Hollywood Rabbi,’ a documentary by Santa Monica resident Jon Kean about Rabbi Marvin Hier, founder of the Simon Wiesenthal Center. Premieres May 12 at LA Jewish Film Festival.
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Montana Avenue Wellness Walk Returns May 16 in Santa Monica
Montana Avenue in Santa Monica hosts a free Wellness Walk and Sidewalk Sale on May 16, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. featuring fitness classes, wellness experiences, and retail promotions.
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