New Donut Shop, Art Exhibit: 5 Things Ahead This Week In Santa Monica

SANTA MONICA, CA — Santa Monica is warming up, bringing new and exciting opportunities for residents to get outside and enjoy all the city has to offer.

The week ahead is a busy one for Santa Monica residents, here are five things to look out for:

1. This week's city council meeting will have council members review a contract with a security company for the Santa Monica Pier. New modifications to the existing contract will continue contract security services through the end of 2023. According to officials, the existing services provided by Panther Security have been instrumental in reducing unpermitted vending on and around the pier.
2. For those who like to support local farmers and enjoy fresh produce, this week's Downtown Santa Monica Farmer's Market is on Wednesday, May 24. For more information visit DTSM's website.
3. Donut Shop Holey Grail is officially opening up shop in Santa Monica this week on May 25. To celebrate the shop's opening, guests will be able to snag a free donut with the purchase of any beverage from the Holey Grail app as a part of the shop's Holey Hour from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. For more information, visit the Chamber of Commerce's website.
4. Santa Monica College's second part to its annual Emeritus Student Art Exhibition starts on Thursday, May 25 and will run until July 14. All artworks will be shown in the college's gallery and online. The opening ceremony for part two of the exhibition will be held online from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The exhibition will feature more than 35 works created by 17 student artists.
5. Yoga Studio AZ I AM will host a free Kids Wellness Day on Sunday, May 28 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The event seeks to inspire fitness and wellness objectives for kids to relax their mind, body and soul. There will be a variety of shopping opportunities and a reading from founder Alanna Zabel's new children's book "Dharma Kitty Goes to Mars." To reserve a spot, visit the event's webpage.

Have a good week Santa Monica!