South Bay by Jackie Weekend Guide June 2, 2016

What’s the best thing about three day weekends? They’re followed by a nice, short work week. Friday will be here before you know it, so accomplish whatever you have to and prepare for a another South Bay weekend full of classic summertime pursuits!

The City of Hermosa Beach and the Hermosa Arts Foundation present the inaugural South Bay Film & Music Festivalfrom June 1 through June 5. Selections will include offerings from the Surf Film Showcase, Cause Cinema Spotlight, South Bay Sessions, and Retrospectives, as well as art exhibitions and special presentations. Many of the filmmakers, actors and participating artists will be on hand for Q&A sessions following the film screenings. The Festival will also present a number of World Premieres, including features on the subject of music, as it looks to demonstrate the powerful connection of film and music, while sharing key insights to the music industry at large. Noting the surf and music culture within the Beach Cities, special surf-themed cinema events and performances are expected in the Festival’s lineup. The event also features an Opening Night Gala where guests can kick off the festival with A Taste of the South Bay. Festival passes are on sale now. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://www.SouthBayFest.com.

The Redondo Union High School Band presents Jazz under the Stars on Friday, June 3 at 5 p.m. This FREE community event will take place on the lawn of the RUHS auditorium. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Picnic baskets are permitted. For additional information, call 310-798-8665. Redondo Union High School is located at 631 Vincent Park in Redondo Beach.

The City of Torrance will host the annual City Yard Open House: Disaster Preparedness Expo & Environmental Fairon Saturday, June 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This FREE event is fun for the whole family!

DON’T MISS OUT!
– Demonstrations and displays of City vehicles and equipment – buses, refuse trucks, high-rangers, dump trucks, fire trucks and more! Kids are welcome aboard to have their picture taken.
– Play games and win prizes and snacks!
– For car enthusiasts, enjoy classic, custom and modified cars and motorcycles that will be on display.
LEARN!
– What you need to do and know
– Gather information on natural landscaping techniques and water conservation.
– About environmental concerns and energy conservation.
– What you and your family can do to contribute.
-About electric vehicles and charging stations.
DISPLAYS!
– Emergency Equipment
– Disaster Supplies
– Energy efficient vehicles
– Green home improvement items-energy efficient appliances etc.
GET THE THINGS YOU NEED!
– Local vendors
– Disaster supplies
FEATURING!
– Trash for Teaching Recycling Race and Building Activities
– Mulch give-away (while supplies last)!

Food will be available to purchase from a variety of food trucks and vendors. For additional information, visit the website athttp://www.TorranceCA.Gov/18336.htm. City of Torrance, City Services Facility is located at 20500 Madrona Avenue. FREE PARKING AND SHUTTLE SERVICE is available at the Court House located at 825 Maple Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503. There is no public parking at the City Yard.

Healthy Spot celebrates the Grand Opening of its eighth location in Manhattan Beach on Saturday, June 4 from noon to 2 p.m. Pets and humans are both welcome to attend and experience the South Bay’s newest pet store. Committed to inspiring healthy pet lifestyles, the new location from founders Mark Boonnark and Andrew Kim provide a place to find premium, high quality eco-friendly products and pet food, award winning pet grooming, daycare and training services. Beyond retail, Healthy Spot is highly committed to animal welfare. Hosting regular adoption events with local community rescues, Healthy Spot has donated more than $200,000 to date in pet food and supplies, fundraising contributions and other charitable initiatives. The new Manhattan Beach location will continue to showcase Healthy Spot’s philanthropic efforts by hosting adoption events in the day care area. Healthy Spot is located at 204 S. Sepulveda Blvd. in Manhattan Beach, California. Open Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. and Saturday – Sunday from 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.HealthySpot.com.

Gallery JS will host an Artist Reception featuring the work of Joshua Serafin on Saturday, June 4 from 5 to 9 p.m. Gallery JS is coming up on its first year being open in Riviera Village. JS stands for Joshua Serafin, oil painter and Jill Sanders, photographer. Joshua will be releasing his latest oil paintings, Good Fortune, where he paints on the back of tempered glass. Good Fortune is about the tranquility of the underwater world. Serafin is at the forefront of bringing back this ancient art form known as reverse painting. With over 22 years in the studio, Serafin is taking reverse painting to captivating levels. He builds 10 to 15 layers over a 2 to 3 month period before completing a painting. Often he will incorporate gold or silver leaf to give it that extra play with light. Serafin grew up in Huntington Beach, influenced by the sand, sun, music, and waves. He graduated from California State University, Long Beach, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Art, emphasis painting. His work can be found at various art shows and galleries along the California coast. All are welcome to attend! For additional information, visit the website at http://www.galleryjs.la/. Gallery JS is located at 1733 South Catalina Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.

Join Salt Creek Grille and Plaza El Segundo for a Summer Kick-Off Party showcasing the newly renovated garden patio on Sunday, June 5 from noon to 5 p.m. Come soak up the California sunshine, enjoy live music by Feed the Kitty and indulge in small, delicious bites of Watermelon Salad, SCG Potato Chips with Homemade Onion Dip, Street Tacos, Bacon Wrapped Shrimp and Pulled Pork Sliders! Special guest partner King Harbor Brewing Company will provide guests with two full hours of unlimited local craft beer with the purchase of a wristband. Pre-sale wristbands, priced at $25, can be purchased by calling 310-335-9288 or emailing kclark@saltcreekgrille.com. Wristbands can also be purchased at the door for $32. Don’t miss out on a chance to give the new garden patio a spin, work on your tan and enjoy delicious bites and brews! For additional information, visit the website at http://www.saltcreekgrilleelsegundo.com/events. Salt Creek Grill is located at 2015 East Park Place, El Segundo, CA.

Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach will host the Summer Pool Party on Sunday, June 5 on the rooftop Skydeck beginning at 1 p.m. and concluding at dusk. The Summer Pool Party will take place the first Sunday of each month: June 5, July 3 and August 7. There is no admission fee for this classic summer pastime! Mix, mingle and make new friends, poolside! The event features hand crafted cocktails, food specials, DJs, never-ending views and good times. For additional information, visit the website at www.shadehotel.com. Shade Hotel is located at 1221 North Valley Drive in Manhattan Beach.

Depot Productions presents the Triple B Romp & Stomp at Buffalo Fire Department on Sunday, June 5. The event takes place from noon to 6 p.m. and features bourbon tastings, BFD-style BBQ and blues bands! In addition to the BFD House Band, there will be performances by the Rob Stone Blues Band, Dennis Herrera Blues Band, Blue Daddy, Nasty Bad Habits and other special guests. If you’re not a bourbon drinker, never fear – microbrews and alternative libations will be available! Tickets are $25 for General Seating, $75 for Silver Level and $100 for limited VIP Gold Seating. No refunds or exchanges and all sales are final. You must be 21 to attend. To purchase tickets, call 310-787-7501. Buffalo Fire Department is located at 1261 Cabrillo Avenue in Torrance.

El Segundo Museum of Art presents Experience #23: MATTER, an Art Experience by German Artist Michael Sistig, opening June 5. The artist’s first solo show in the U.S. glimpses an unexpected approach to revealing modern science through painting and sculpture. What are scientific theories? Why do we create them? How do we prove them? What enlightenment can we expect from them? And how do we fashion scientific visions from new technologies that, when you get right down to it, pretty much produce binary codes of “0” and “1”? MATTER, the new Art Experience at ESMoA in El Segundo, explores our seemingly depthless curiosity about the myths of life via constantly changing scientific theories as seen through the eyes of German artist Michael Sistig in his first solo show in the U.S. Art Experience #23, MATTER opens at ESMoA with curatorial remarks starting at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 5. The exhibition will run through September 25. As always, admission is FREE! For additional information, visit the website at http://esmoa.org/. El Segundo Museum of Art is located at 208 Main Street in El Segundo.

Manhattan Beach Parks & Rec presents the Senior Comedy Improv Show at the Joslyn Community Center on Sunday, June 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. Directed by the Manhattan Beach Senior Improv Comedy teachers, the program will showcase local talent in addition to special guest performers, the April Fools Comedy Improv Troupe. The program is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. For additional information, call 310-802-5430. The Joslyn Community Center is located at 1601 Valley Drive in Manhattan Beach.

It’s back! Join Beach Cities Health District for the FREE Summer Fitness Series: Yoga on the Beach, every Monday evening from June 6 through June 27. The weekly event will take place south of the Manhattan Beach Pier. Get moving and de-stress with this free, public event that brings together the community, fitness and fun! Everyone is welcome to participate — women, men and children — and you can participate at your own pace. By all means, invite friends, family and co-workers! Registration starts at 6 p.m. with the hour long yoga class beginning at 6:30. All participants must sign a waiver. Attendees should bring their own yoga mat. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable, athletic clothing and bring a jacket in case of cool weather. Classes will be led by certified instructors from the Center for Health & Fitness. For additional information and to register, call 310.374.3426 or visit the website at http://www.bchd.org/node/6962. The Manhattan Beach Pier is located at the western end of Manhattan Beach Boulevard in Manhattan Beach.

A Basq Kitchen invites the community to celebrate their First Anniversary on Monday, June 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. They’re going to cover the bar with pintxos like they do in San Sebastián and serve up a whole suckling pig! In addition, Gauden Bat will do a dance performance at 6:30. They are the premiere Basque Dance Troupe in the country and will be performing at the Library of Congress next month. It’s going to be a big culinary and dance blowout! They’ll be featuring a special First Anniversary menu all week long (June 1-6) which is a selection of staff favorites and specials from the past year, complemented by $5 Kalimotxo. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.abasqkitchen.com/#eat-together-marquee. A Basq Kitchen is located at 136 North International Boardwalk, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.

HT Grill presents Havana Nights on Wednesday, June 8 at 6 p.m. in the Napa Room. It will be an evening of Cuban cuisine, culture, cigars and craft cocktails. Live Cuban entertainment will feature Lily Hernandez & Su Pequeña Banda (small band). The four course tasting menu includes Shrimp & Ahi Ceviche (Tiger Shrimp + Sashimi Ahi | Organic Habañero | Yellow Tomato Salsa); Handmade Empanadas (Guajillo Pepper Chicken | Pastry Dough | Creme Fresco | Banana Jalapeño Kechup); Churrasco Style Grilled Skirt Steak (Avocado Chimichurri) and Cuban Flan (Egg Custard | Caramel). The price is $45 per person. Reservations can be made thru Open Table at http://www.opentable.com/ht-grill?rid=165976&restref=165976. For additional information, visit the website at http://htgrill.com/upcoming_events.html. HT Grill is located at 1701 S. Catalina Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.

Here’s a heads up on a few events you’ll want to plan for now!

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http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/boating-safety-day-king-harbor/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/manhattan-wine-auction/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/palos-verdes-street-fair-music-festival/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/the-good-the-bad-the-artsy/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/music-meadows/

These are just a few of the events taking place, so be sure to check the Events page and Daily Blog on my website athttp://www.southbaybyjackie.com for details on these and other events happening throughout the South Bay.

Yesterday morning on The South Bay Show: Redondo Beach – More to Sea, our guests were Theresa Plakos and Judith Opdahl from Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach. We discussed what role Cancer Support Community plays in the South Bay and learned about the 20th annual Celebrate Wellness food and wine tasting fundraising event taking place at South Coast Botanic Garden on Sunday, June 26 from 3 to 7 p.m. You can listen to yesterday’s show via podcast here: http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/cancer-support-community-redondo-beach/. There’s ‘More to Sea’ every Wednesday morning at 8 a.m.!

This morning on The South Bay Show: South Bay Spotlight, our guest is Ray Vizcarra, Redondo Union High School Director of Bands. The RUHS Sea Hawk Marching Band and Dance Guard was named among California’s top high school marching bands and won the 4A Division State Championship in November. It’s his first state championship as the band director for a school. Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it via podcast here:http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/ray-vizcarra-ruhs-director-of-bands/. Tune in every Thursday at 8 a.m. to keep up with what’s going down in the South Bay!

Tomorrow morning on The South Bay Show: Manhattan Beach 360, we’re going to have another mystery guest – tune in to find out! You can listen to the program live at 8 a.m. or anytime via podcast here: http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/the-south-bay-show-manhattan-beach-360.php. Tune in every Friday morning for the latest from Manhattan Beach!

Have a fabulous South Bay weekend!

Jackie

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