Hermosa Beach Weekend Guide: South Bay By Jackie

What makes the South Bay such an exceptional place to live? Without a doubt, the casual beach lifestyle. Then there’s the effortless coastal access and all that entails. We have close-knit communities with oodles of small-town character; outstanding school districts; a delicious abundance of dining choices; innumerable entertainment options; and assorted cultural arts venues. One aspect that really puts the South Bay over the top with regard to quality of life are our local non-profit organizations. These groups, and the people who power them, bring so much to our community, and it’s vital that we support them. Can you imagine what a loss it would be for all of us if there were no SEA Lab, Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Western Museum of Flight, El Segundo Museum of Art or South Coast Botanic Garden? Fortunately, we don’t have to, and there are a several events this weekend that make it easy (and fun!) to support these particular organizations. (I know, I know, – there are dozens of other incredible local non-profits – I just mention these here because they’re hosting events over the next few days. There are several more listed in the Head’s Up section below!)
There are only a couple of days left to DineLa! DineLA Restaurant Week is a bi-annual dining event established to introduce diners to the extensive assortment of restaurants in neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles County. DineLA Winter Restaurant Week takes place over 14 consecutive days and runs from January 11 through January 25. Local foodies and visitors to the area will have the opportunity to enjoy a selection of specially priced prix fixe menus from some of LA’s best restaurants during this this period. Restaurants from El Segundo to Rancho Palos Verdes will be participating in this culinary event. Some of the restaurants will feature lunch, some will offer dinner and some will present both so be sure to check the website at http://discoverlosangeles.com/restaurantweekv2/. Diners may make a reservation online at Open Table or contact the restaurant directly. Due to the popularity of this event, advance reservations are strongly recommended. Walk-ins are welcome but there is no guarantee they can be accommodated. This is a great opportunity to sample something different and it’s sure to whet your appetite without emptying your wallet!
This is the final weekend to see ESMoA’s Experience #37: MATRIARCHS which closes on January 26. Curated by two indigenous curators – Kristen Dorsey (Chickasaw Nation) and Jaclyn Roessel (Diné) – MATRIARCHS will feature multiple works by 12 contemporary womxn indigenous artists representing 14 indigenous communities. Four artists represent communities indigenous to California. Featured in the experience are an array of mediums including fashion, metalwork, photography, painting, basketry, and video. As always, admission is FREE! For additional information, visit the website at https://esmoa.org/. ESMoA is located at 208 Main Street, El Segundo, CA 90245.
I only received this info two days ago, so if you want to attend, you better get moving….. The Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce presents a Marketing Masterminds Discussion today, Thursday, January 24 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at The Hilton Garden Inn. This peer-to-peer discussion will be led by Heidi Butzine of Localista Media and Marci Klein of Klein Creative Media. They will share their knowledge and experiences, and encourage attendees to do the same. This is a great opportunity to learn from experts, and from each other. Plus, you will build your network while enjoying a great breakfast. If you want to learn more about the best way(s) to market your business, you don’t want to miss this. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. with the discussion beginning at 8 a.m. The cost is $20 for Chamber Members and $25 for non-Members. For additional information and registration, visit the website at http://web.redondochamber.org/events/Business-Over-Breakfast-Marketing-Masterminds-Discussion-2453/details. The Hilton Garden Inn Los Angeles Redondo Beach is located at 2410 Marine Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA 90278.

The Western Museum of Flight will host a Museum Meet-Up Happy Hour Mixer today, Thursday, January 24 at 5 p.m. at California Pizza Kitchen. The mixer is also a fundraiser with 20% of purchases being donated back to the museum. Everyone is welcome – bring family and friends, enjoy good food and socialize with like-minded people. The event features happy hour prices with $4 beer, $5 wine, $5 well drinks and special food pricing. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.wmof.com/. California Pizza Kitchen is located in the Rolling Hills Plaza Shopping Center at 25306 Crenshaw Boulevard, Torrance, CA.
SEA Lab presents the Nature Art Series: Jewelry Making on Saturday, January 26 from 10:30 to 3:30 p.m. Join the SEA Lab team for this multi-part workshop on different kinds of jewelry and wood frame making. Attendees will be led through the construction of a special keepsake based on the time frame you register for. All ages are welcome!10:30 am -11:30 am: Wood Frame Making (good for kids) – Design your own wooden keepsake to display in your home or garden.12:20 pm – 1:30 pm: Sea Glass Bracelet (intermediate level, older kids and adults) – Build a macramé cage bracelet holding sea glass.2:30 pm – 3:30 pm: Shell Pendant (advanced, adults and teens) – Make a necklace pendant using crushed mussel shell.Register for classes at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJ-vCpttfyQs-0Dvnn9irx22y1nWL7PToGOZyRXmnudvqznA/viewform?usp=sf_link. Tickets are $20 per participant and registration is required. Sign up for multiple classes within the Nature Art Series and get a 10% discount! For additional information, visit the website at https://www.lacorps.org/programs/the-sea-lab/. SEA Lab is located at 1021 North Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
Z-bini Kidz will host the Mama What If? Book Launch Party on Saturday, January 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This family-friendly event features story time and book contest; arts & crafts station; sing-a-long; fun photos; prizes and more! Written by children’s author and educator, Eunice Kang, and illustrated by creative artist, Jane Yu, in Mama What If? a child’s imagination goes wild as he asks questions endlessly into the night. The Mama engages her child’s imagination and answers all of his questions to grow his creativity. However, will the questions ever stop? Will Mama’s patience eventually grow thin? This event is FREE to attend. For additional information and to register, visit the Eventbrite page at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mama-what-if-childrens-book-launch-party-tickets-54256432450?aff=ebdssbdestsearch. Z-bini Kidz is located in the South Bay Galleria at 1815 Hawthorne Boulevard Level, Redondo Beach, CA 90278. (Suite 228, second floor.)
I was informed yesterday that the annual South Bay Chili Cook-Off that was supposed to take place on Saturday, January 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Manhattan Beach Fire Station No. 1 has been cancelled. Bummer.
Hey 19 Public House presents Latch Key Kid (Gavin Heaney) on Saturday, January 26 from 9 p.m. to midnight. Heaney, a Manhattan Beach native, creates his own signature sound by playing the guitar, bass, piano, drums, mandolin, and harmonica on his recordings. Think mid-60’s Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Simon and Garfunkel. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.hey19publichouse.com/new-events/2018/5/2/latch-key-kid-rgxty-xzf7m. Hey 19 Public House is located at 4525 Calle Mayor, Torrance, CA 90505.
The monthly Torrance Antique Street Faire takes place on Sunday, January 27 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event features 200+ sellers offering antiques, collectibles, vintage clothes, jewelry, LP’s, toys, tools, plants, home decor and more. Have your antiques appraised for only $3, enjoy a free crafting activity with Karen’s Krafts 4 Kids and live music. Rain or shine, free admission and pet friendly! 2019 DATES: Jan. 27 • Feb. 24 • Mar. 24 • Apr. 28 • May 26 • June 23 • July 28 • Aug. 25 • Sep. 22 • Oct. 27 • Nov. 24 • Dec. 22. For additional information, call (310) 328-6107 or visit the website at http://www.torranceantiquefaire.com/. The Torrance Antique Street Faire is located at 1317 Sartori Avenue in downtown Torrance.

The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy presents the annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Sunday, January 27 at 4 p.m. at West High School Performing Arts Center in Torrance. The Wild & Scenic Film Festival offers an exciting selection of environmental and adventure films that illustrate the Earth’s beauty, the challenges facing our planet and the work communities are doing to protect the environment. This premier environmental and adventure film festival will inspire the audience and ignite interest in the ways individuals can help protect nature while creating a positive future for the next generation. A selection of short films will be screened over two hours. Tickets purchased online are $10. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $15. Doors open at 3 p.m. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at https://pvplc.org/_events/WSFFPage2019.asp. West High School Performing Arts Center is located at 20401 Victor Street, Torrance, CA.
Get your camera ready for another picture-perfect sunset in Manhattan Beach! The sunset will align with Light Gate on Sunday, January 27 at 5:19 p.m. Light Gate, a public artwork, is made of glass, laminated with prismatic lighting film that creates rich and varied light effects with the sun. Light Gate will focus the view through an opening down 14 Street to the Ocean. Each January 27 and November 14, the sunset aligns within the keyhole. For more information, visit the website at https://www.citymb.info/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/64704/35. Light Gate is located on 14 Street between City Hall and the library on Highland Avenue in Manhattan Beach, CA.
South Bay Plastic Surgeons will host Out With The Old, In With The New on Tuesday, January 29 from 3 to 5 p.m. at The Spa. Attendees can bring in any used non-medical skincare products and trade them in for 20% off ZO® Medical products. Additionally, there will be a complimentary skin analysis, Q&A with industry leaders, free gifts and a raffle to win prizes. Reservations and a $50 deposit are required. The deposit can be used toward products purchased day of or toward an express facial redeemed in 2 to 4 weeks. For additional information and to make a reservation, call (310) 436-1825 or visit the website at https://www.plasticsurgerysource.com/spa/. The Spa at South Bay Plastic Surgeons is located at 3640 Lomita Boulevard, #309, Torrance, CA 90505.
Shade Hotel Redondo Beach will host Movies on the Marina every Tuesday night at 6 p.m. at Sea Level Restaurant & Lounge. Enjoy screenings of both classic and new films. Blankets and popcorn will be provided, so head on down to the marina and cozy up! The schedule is as follows:January 22 – The Sandlot January 29 – Charlie & The Chocolate Factory February 5 – LaLa Land February 12 – The Notebook February 19 – Matilda February 26 – Forrest Gump Seating is limited and the movies are subject to change. For additional information and to make reservations, call 310.921.8950. Shade Hotel Redondo Beach is located at 655 North Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
The South Coast Botanic Garden will host a Community Open House & Ribbon Cutting on Wednesday, January 30 at 3:30 p.m. Come and learn about all the exciting new things happening at the Garden this year! Kindly RSVP by January 25th via email to yumiko@scbgf.org or call (424) 452-0937. For additional information, visit the website at https://southcoastbotanicgarden.org/. South Coast Botanic Garden is located at 26300 Crenshaw Boulevard, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA, 90274.

Here’s a HEADS-UP on a few events you’ll want to plan for now!
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/womens-leadership-luncheon/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/walk-sally-mentor-appreciation-mixer/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/palos-verdes-peninsula-land-conservancy-activities/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/first-fridays/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/distinguished-alumni-award-ceremony/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/seniors-boomers-lets-get-moving-real-estate-expo/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/local-author-event/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/torrance-rose-float-celebration-dinner/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/casino-night/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/redondo-beach-super-bowl-10k/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/youth-battle-bands/
This event listing is current as of yesterday, but new events are posted EVERY DAY! Check the website for updates at http://www.southbaybyjackie.com for details on these and other events happening throughout the South Bay.
We’ve been experiencing some monster swells this winter. Check out this video from Klein Creative Media at Breakwater a few days ago….https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/tale-two-surfers-clean-set/.
The Hermosa Beach Community Drum Circle has moved its location from the beach north of the pier to We Rock the Spectrum. It takes place every third Sunday of the month from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Drums and percussion instruments are provided so that no one is left out. Any donations received are used for the purchase, maintenance and repair of instruments and to keep the circle alive. Everyone is invited to take part! For additional information, visit the website at http://www.freetobemedrumcircle.com/. We Rock the Spectrum is located at 4451 Redondo Beach Boulevard, Unit B, 2nd Floor, Lawndale, CA 90260.
This morning on The South Bay Show: South Bay Spotlight, our guest is Lisa Coffi, Founder & Producing Artistic Director of Shakespeare by the Sea, and she’ll be announcing the plays they’ll be producing this summer. Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it anytime at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/shakespeare-by-the-sea-3/. Tune in every Thursday at 8 a.m. to keep up with what’s going down throughout in the South Bay!
Tomorrow morning on The South Bay Show: Manhattan Beach Chamber 360, our guests will be Ed Lynch, Executive Director/Founder of Mychal’s Learning Center and Blaisdell Shaw, Program Manager and Manager of Mykie’s Coffee and Bakery Food Truck, which just opened for business with a Grand Opening celebration last week. Listen to the podcast live at 8 a.m. or anytime at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/mykies-coffee-bakery-food-truck/. Tune in every Friday morning and discover what’s happening in Manhattan Beach!
Have a fabulous South Bay weekend!
Jackie
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com