South Bay by Jackie Weekend Guide January 3, 2018

It’s a whole new year my peeps, and along with the new year come a few changes. Google has announced it’s going to shut down the consumer version of Google+ over the next several months. We’ve never had many followers on Google+, so instead of dragging things out, we took down the South Bay by Jackie page yesterday. If by chance you had been following SBBJ on that platform, you can continue to do so on Facebook,Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, the four local Patch.com pages (Hermosa, Manhattan, Redondo and Palos Verdes) and several NextDoorneighborhood pages. With regard to the website, we’ve updated the home page video (thanks Klein Creative Media!). We’re continuing to add restaurants to the Dine Time page (I have a couple of new favorites!) and the craft beer scene is still booming with several new breweries set to open this year. You can view our comprehensive list on the Recurring Events page at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-craft-beer-breweries/. Lastly, please be sure to patronize our wonderful advertisers this year! These businesses and non-profit organizations serve the South Bay community in so many ways and you know I’m all about keeping it local!
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy offers a calendar full of special activities and monthly events. For additional information and registration, visit the website at https://pvplc.org/ or call (310) 541-7613. You can check out what’s on tap for January athttps://www.southbaybyjackie.com/palos-verdes-peninsula-land-conservancy-activities-january/.
The American Legion National Commander will be visiting South Bay Post 184 for a Meet & Greet on Friday, January 4 at 9 a.m. National Commander Reinstad is in Southern California for the New Year’s Day parade and will be visiting the local chapter in Redondo Beach and then on to the USS Iowa. The American Legion has over 12,000 posts in the United States so this visit is kind of a big deal! The American Legion South Bay Post 184 is located at 412 South Camino Real in Redondo Beach.
Riviera Village presents First Friday on January 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. This free, monthly event is the place to be every first Friday! Head to the Village and enjoy live music, food samplings, gallery viewing, promotional offers and more while you dine and shop. Riviera Village merchants and art galleries stay open until 8 p.m. The energy will be fueled by live music from 6 to 8 p.m. with this month musical guest Jean-Marie, alias Mister Loop, a French musician and one-man band playing many instruments set on a looper. He covers cool songs and improvs crazy rhythms and instrumental loops for a great live music experience. Mister Loop will be performing next to The Aloha Bungalow located at 1799 S Catalina Ave. For additional information, visit the website athttp://rivieravillage.net/.
Start the New Year off right by attending the BCHD Center for Health and Fitness Open House on Saturday, January 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Did you know you are three times more likely to succeed when you work out with a partner? Invite a friend to the Open House and start the New Year off with health and fitness! Enjoy FREE classes, tours, demos and more! No need to pre-register. For additional information, visit the website athttp://www.beachcitiesgym.org or call 310-374-3426 ext. 147. BCHD Center for Health and Fitness is located at 514 North Prospect Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.

The community is invited to celebrate Allomi’s First Anniversary with FREE classes on Saturday, January 5 and Sunday, January 6 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy free classes, intention setting, music, food tasting and more. In line with their mission of supporting individuals to live their best life through movement, meditation and mindfulness and in the spirit of community, all donations will benefit Share Necessities, a nonprofit organization teaching mindfulness, yoga, and wellness to at-risk youth in South Central LA. For additional information, visit the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/210838246471172/. Allomi is located 1612 S Catalina Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
The monthly Fishtivities will take place on Saturday, January 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at SEA Lab. January Fishtivities features marine mammal crafts and public touch tank tours on the hour from 10 am to 3 pm. The cost is $5 for adults, kids 14 and under are free and $2 per cup of food for the fish feeding. Take part in Marine Mammal Mania with special guest host Tarsan Stand-Up Paddle Boarding. From 10:00 am to 12:30 pm enjoy interactive marine mammal activities and private touch tank tour followed by stand-up paddle boarding led by Tarsan Instructors! Additional cost of $40 and registration required. To purchase tickets, visit the Eventbrite page at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/january-fishtivities-marine-mammal-mania-tickets-53461794667. For additional information, visit the website at https://lacorps.org/programs/the-sea-lab/ or contact Adrianne Calbreath at acalbreath@lacorps.org or call 310-318-7458. SEA Lab is located at 1021 North Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
Maderos Cocina Mexicana will host the monthly BCHD/Blue Zones ProjectSocial Hour on Tuesday, January 8 from 5 to 6 p.m. Italians drink a glass of red wine with each meal…and they might just be onto something. Studies show that for people who have a healthy relationship with alcohol, enjoying a glass of wine rich in artery-scrubbing flavonoids can benefit the health of the mind and body. Unwind with new and old friends during Social Hour. Enjoy discounted appetizers and the first glass of wine for $5. The monthly Social Hour takes place the second Tuesday of each month from 5 to 6 p.m. at various venues throughout the South Bay. No registration is required, just show up! For additional information, visit the BCHD website at http://bchd.org/socialhour. Maderos Cocina Mexicana is located at 231 South Pacific Coast Highway in Redondo Beach.
The Palos Verdes Performing Arts Center starts the New Year off with three new shows.
Friday, January 11, 2019: Backtrack A Capella
Saturday, January 19, 2019: The Artimus Pyle Band
January 25 - February 3, 2019: The Three Musketeers
For additional information and to purchase tickets, call the box office at (310) 544-0403 or visit the website at http://www.palosverdesperformingarts.com. The Norris Theatre is located at 27570 Norris Center Drive in Rolling Hills Estates.

Here’s a HEADS-UP on a few events you’ll want to plan for now!
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/rummage-sale/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/seaside-heroes-park-community-beautification-event/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/adventureplex-open-house/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/yoga-octagon-redondo-pier/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/sea-lab-nature-art-series/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/wedding-festival/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/hermosa-beach-chamber-commerce-board-installation-dinner-gala/
This event listing is current as of yesterday, but new events are posted EVERY DAY! Check the website for updates athttp://www.southbaybyjackie.co... for details on these and other events happening throughout the South Bay.
We’ll be airing reruns of The South Bay Show again this week, but we'll be back next week with all new shows. Catch up on the best shows of 2018 and be sure to tune in next week!
Listen to The South Bay Show: South Bay Spotlight athttps://www.southbaybyjackie.com/the-south-bay-show-south-bay-spotlight.php.
Listen to The South Bay Show: Manhattan Beach Chamber 360 athttps://www.southbaybyjackie.com/the-south-bay-show-manhattan-beach-360.php.
Have a fabulous South Bay weekend!
Jackie
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com