South Bay by Jackie Weekend Guide June 27, 2019

June Gloom has been annoyingly persistent this year (I’m wearing a sweater as I write this). I’m waiting for the morning when we wake up to that clear, blue sky that decisively, unapologetically, brushes aside the marine layer… you’ll know it when you see it. In the meantime, we’ve got some summering to do! Several more concert and movie series kick off this weekend, along with a few favorite summertime events. I hope to see you out there!
Native Harvest presents the Redondo Beach Night Market tonight, Thursday, June 27 from 5 to 9 p.m. in the parking lot of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church and every Thursday night during the summer months. The Night Market vendors offer an array of hot and prepared foods for purchase, seating area, DJ, and kid’s corner for the little ones. For additional information, visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/nativeharvestevents/. The Night Market takes place in the parking lot of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church located at 301 Avenue D, in Redondo Beach.
Pull & Thread will host a Night Time Bazaar tonight, Thursday, June 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. The community is invited to stop by, enjoy a beverage and discover local artists. The event will feature merchandise and art work by Love & Loyalty, Monica Lewis, Preening Peacock, Somos Life, Funkie Art, Drica Lobo and Studio Soul. Pull & Thread is located at 24415 Hawthorne Boulevard, Torrance, CA.
El Segundo Museum of Art presents The Magic of Collecting on Thursday, June 27 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Collectors and members of The International Wizard of Oz Club Patricia Eliot Tobias, Freddy Fogarty, and Paul R. Bienvenue will discuss the fun and magic of collecting Oz artworks and memorabilia. This talk is moderated by curator Jeff Cason and is appropriate for collectors of all ages. Please note that seating is first come, first served. Street parking is available. 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.
The annual Riviera Village Summer Festival will take place Friday, June 28 and Saturday, June 29 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, June 30 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. There will be over 300 vendor booths featuring arts and crafts, apparel, accessories, commercial, civic and non-profit organization exhibits and much, much more. Local acts and musicians will be performing live on the Community Stage both days so be ready to rock. The little ones will delight in the carnival rides and games and adults will appreciate the Beer & Wine Garden, where they can sit back and take in the ocean view, sea breezes and great music while enjoying a refreshing adult beverage. New for 2019 … Friday night has been added. Enjoy carnival rides, a beer garden with live entertainment and food trucks. Sorry, no arts and crafts booths, no free parking/shuttle service. You don’t want to hassle with parking, so leave the car at home and take out the bicycles or use the free shuttle service to and from the event from the South High parking lot. This event is FREE to attend! For additional information, call the event hotline at 310-531-8939 or visit the website at http://www.rvsummerfestival.com/. The Festival takes place on Catalina Avenue and surrounding streets from Avenue I to Palos Verdes Boulevard in Redondo Beach.
The Roadium Open Air Market presents Summer Fridays Drive-In Movies every Friday (June 28) this summer. The Roadium is reviving its classic 1950’s drive-in for a one-of-a-kind movie-going experience this summer. Every Friday night, guests can enjoy a great film in this throwback retro setting, along with food trucks, movie concessions, and more! They’ll be screening Matilda on Friday, June 28 and the In-N-Out Truck will be on site! Gates open at 6:30 p.m. with the movie starting at 8 p.m. Admission is $20 per car. For additional information, visit the website at http://roadium.com/. The Roadium Open Air Market is located at 2500 West Redondo Beach Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90504.

The Los Angeles Gateway Chamber presents the Harbor City Hoedown & Cow Patty Bingo on Saturday, June 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Harbor Regional Park. All are welcome to come hoedown! The event will feature cow patty bingo (patties drop at noon), pie eating contest, line dancing, children’s arts and crafts, traditional bingo and a hitchin’ post with FREE face painting. All proceeds will benefit Harbor City/Lomita Lion’s Club charities. Admission is FREE. For additional information, contact Joeann Valle at jv@lagchamber.com. Harbor Regional Park is located at 25820 South Vermont Avenue, Harbor City, CA 90710.
Strand Brewing will host the annual Backyard BBQ on Saturday, June 29 from noon to 9 p.m. This annual summer celebration is a day-long party featuring local bands, backyard barbecue, and special one-off beer releases. They open up the depths of the brewery for you to get down on some tunes, food, and Strand Beer. Bring your friends, family and neighbors! For additional information, visit the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/2722768567745531/. Strand Brewing Company is located at 2201 Dominguez Street, Torrance, CA 90501.
The Palos Verdes Art Center / Beverly G. Alpay Center for Arts Education presents the Celebrate Hope Gallery Tour with Anna Wilding on Saturday, June 29 from 1 to 3 p.m. Palos Verdes Art Center / Beverly G. Alpay Center for Arts Education is pleased to present these exclusive photographs by Anna Wilding when she was based at the White House, 2015-2017, during the Obama administration. Experience the “People’s House” through rare images of First Lady Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama as they inhabit the West and East Wings. Meet photographer Anna Wilding when she leads a tour of her exhibition, Celebrate Hope, and tells the stories behind her photographs of the Obama White House. Light refreshments will be provided. This event is FREE to attend. The exhibition will run through July 6, 2019. For additional information, visit the website at https://pvartcenter.org/. Palos Verdes Art Center / Beverly G. Alpay Center for Arts Education is located at 5504 West Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275.
The City of Lomita presents the annual Founder’s Day Celebration on Saturday, June 29 from 3 to 9:30 p.m. at Lomita Park. The public is invited to this FREE event which will include music, carnival games, food trucks, performances by local groups, laser tag, video game truck and more. The evening will culminate with a firework show at 9 p.m. For additional information, call 310-326-0140 or visit the website at http://www.lomita.com/cityhall. Lomita Park is located at 24428 Eshelman Avenue in Lomita.
The Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce and Street Food Cinema present Manhattan Movie Nights on Saturday, June 29 at Westdrift Golf Course in Manhattan Beach. The event features live music, food trucks and a movie screening of Grease. Good girl Sandy and greaser Danny fell in love over the summer. When they unexpectedly discover they’re now in the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance? 1 hour 50 minutes. Doors open at 5:30, the music begins at 6:30 and the movie starts at 8:30. Limited tickets will be available at the door (cash only) starting at 6 p.m. Please note: door may be held at any time to allow for advance ticket holders to enter. No dogs over 20 pounds will be permitted. Tickets are $6 – $24. Tickets at the door will cost more. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://www.streetfoodcinema.com/schedule/. The Westdrift (formerly Manhattan Beach Marriott) Golf Course is located at 1400 Park View Avenue in Manhattan Beach.
The City of Gardena presents Concerts on the Lawn on Saturday, June 29 and throughout the summer months from 5 to 8 p.m. on the City Hall lawn. These concerts are FREE to attend and feature live music by various musicians. During intermission, attendees will enjoy ice cream, hot chocolate and coffee. Concert dates are June 29, July 27 and August 10. For additional information, visit the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/334614160593694/. Gardena City Hall is located at 1670 West 162nd Street, Gardena, CA 90247.

The City of Torrance Community Services Department and local Homeowners Associations are proud to sponsor Movies in the Park on Saturday, June 29 and throughout the summer months at various parks throughout the city. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. Pack up a picnic basket, blanket and lawn chairs and join friends and neighbors for an evening of family-friendly cinematic entertainment as the parks convert into outdoor movies theaters. Each event will feature a different movie beginning at dusk (around 8 p.m.) so bring a jacket, popcorn, cocoa and snacks and join in the fun! The schedule is as follows:
·Trolls
Saturday, June 29
De Portola Park
25615 Lazy Meadow Drive, Torrance, CA 90505
·Incredibles 2
Saturday, July 27
McMaster Park
3624 Artesia Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90504
·ET: The Extra Terrestrial
Saturday, August 31
Hickory Park
2850 West 232 Street, Torrance, CA 90505
For additional information, call 310-618-2930 or visit the website at https://www.torranceca.gov/our-city/recreation/special-events/movies-in-the-park.
The City of Gardena will host Movies in the Park on Saturday, June 29 and throughout the summer months at 8 p.m. at Mas Fukai Park. Movie start time is 8 p.m.
·Saturday, June 29 – Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse at Rowley Park 13220 South Van Ness Avenue.
·Saturday, July 20 – Captain Marvel at Mas Fukai Park 15800 West Brighton Street.
·Saturday, August 3 – Incredibles II at Nakaoka Center 1670 West 162nd Street.
This event is FREE to attend! For additional information, visit the website at https://www.cityofgardena.org/movies-in-the-park/. NOTE: WEBSITE PAGE HAS NOT BEEN UPDATED. SOME DATES AND LOCATIONS HAVE CHANGED. THE INFO POSTED HERE IS CORRECT. Mas Fukai Park is located at 15800 Brighton Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247.
The City of El Segundo Recreation & Parks Department presents the Summer Concerts in the Park series sponsored by Chevron on Sunday, June 30 at 4 p.m. These free concerts take place on select Sunday evenings at Library Park located in the 600 block of Main Street in beautiful downtown El Segundo. Activities begin at 4 p.m. with the music starting at 4:30 and running until 6 p.m. Gourmet food trucks will be on site and kids can stop by the gazebo for free face painting and arts & crafts provided by Camp Cowabungo Day Camp. The concert schedule is as follows
·Sunday, June 30 – 4 Lads from Liverpool
·Sunday, July 14 – Cash, The King & The Killer
·Sunday, July 28 – 4 Alarm
No glass containers are permitted and please leave the pets at home! For additional information, call 310 524-2700 or visit the website at http://www.elsegundo.org/depts/recreation/. Library Park is located in the 600 block of Main Street in El Segundo.

The City of Manhattan Beach presents the annual Concerts in the Park series kicking off Sunday, June 30 with a Salute to the Troops and running through September 1. The series is a summer-long event held at Polliwog Park and takes place every Sunday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. Concerts in the Park has featured such artists as the Doo-Wah Riders, Nathan Shrake, Elvis and Beatles tribute Bands, as well as a host of other talented musicians. Get out your beach chairs, blankets and picnic baskets and head to Polliwog Park for some classic summertime fun! These performances are free to the public. There are no dogs, barbecues or wheeled vehicles allowed at any time in the concert area. Umbrellas and pop-up tents may be set up before and after the concert but once the concert begins, you will be required to take them down. The concert schedule is as follows:
· June 30, 5:00 – 7:00 PM Salute to the Troops Picnic, The Satin Dollz
· July 7, 5:00 – 7:00 PM The Petty Breakers (Tom Petty Tribute)
· July 14, 5:00 – 7:00 PM Queen Nation (Queen Tribute)
· July 21, 5:00 – 7:00 PM The Lucky Ones (Roots)
· July 28, 5:00 – 7:00 PM Speedbuggy USA (Country)
· August 4, 5:00 – 7:00 PM Jungle Fire (Afro-Caribbean)
· August 11, 5:00 – 7:00 PM Tomorrow’s Bad Seeds (Reggae/Rock)
· August 18, 5:00 – 7:00 PM Platinum Rockstars (Classic Rock)
· August 25, 5:00 – 7:00 PM Hot August Night (Neil Diamond Tribute)
· September 1, 5:00 – 7:00 PM Blue Breeze Band (Motown)
For additional information and concert schedule, visit the website at http://www.citymb.info/departments/parks-and-recreation/cultural-arts/concerts/concerts-in-the-park-bands. Polliwog Park is located at 1601 Manhattan Beach Boulevard in Manhattan Beach.
R6 Distillery presents The Honey Taps on Sunday, June 30 from 8 to 11 p.m. With a nostalgic wink to flappers of the 1920’s and bubbly chorus girls of the swinging 1930’s and 1940’s, The Honey Taps captivate audiences with their intoxicating energy and dazzling display of top-notch entertainment. Enjoy a complimentary West Coast Mule handcrafted by the Smoky Hollow Tasting Room. Experience vintage tap dance and song with this interactive show experience by The Honey Taps. Tickets are $40 and includes a distillery tour, West Coast Mule and taproom show. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the Eventbrite page at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-honey-taps-taproom-show-tickets-62278313111?aff=ebdssbdestsearch. R6 Distillery is located at 909 East El Segundo Boulevard, El Segundo, CA 90245.
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy offers a calendar full of special events and monthly activities. One of the South Bay’s best kept secrets is the surprising amount of natural habitat to be found in the area and it is the mission of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy to “preserve land and restore habitat for the enjoyment and education of all.” Check out what’s on tap for July at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/palos-verdes-peninsula-land-conservancy-activities-2/. For additional information and registration, visit the website at https://pvplc.org/ or call (310) 541-7613.
The Redondo Beach Library offers a variety of activities for all ages including music, writing, dance, language, reading, crafts and more. A few require registration but all of them are FREE! Check out the Calendar of Events for July at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/redondo-beach-library-activities-3/ or click on the flyer, print it and stick it on the fridge as a reminder! For updated information, visit the website at http://www.redondo.org/library.

The South Coast Botanic Garden offers visitors a wide variety of activities and events every month. The 87-acre Garden, known as the ‘Jewel of the Peninsula’, has more than 2,500 different species of plants from as far away as Australia, the Mediterranean and southern Africa. The Garden is situated in Sunset’s Zone 23, one of the most favored growing areas in the world. Check out the schedule for July at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-coast-botanic-garden-activities-july/ and be sure to plan ahead because you don’t want to miss out! 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.
Beach Cities Health District offers the community a variety of monthly activities and special events. Take a look at what’s scheduled for July athttps://www.southbaybyjackie.com/bchd-events-2/. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.bchd.org/.
Join Beach Cities Health District for the FREE Summer Fitness Series: Mindful Yoga on the Beach, every Monday evening in July at 6 p.m. The weekly event takes place on the sand south of the Manhattan Beach Pier. Get moving and de-stress with this free, public event that brings together community, fitness and fun! Everyone is welcome to participate and you can participate at your own pace. 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/freefitness. The Manhattan Beach Pier is located at the western end of Manhattan Beach Boulevard in Manhattan Beach.
Coffee with the Chiefs will take place on Tuesday, July 2 at the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf from 9 to 10 a.m. The community is invited to stop by and have a cup of coffee with Manhattan Beach Police Chief Derrick Abell and recently hired Manhattan Beach Fire Chief Daryn Drum. Ask questions, voice concerns, provide suggestions, and get your morning caffeine fix! For additional information, contact Public Information Officer Kristie Colombo at (310) 802-5184 or via email at kcolombo@citymb.info. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is located at 321 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.
The Point hosts the annual Summer Music Series every Wednesday night from July 3 through August 28. As the sun begins to set on the day, head to The Point every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. throughout July and August to celebrate hot summer nights. Spread out a blanket, snuggle up and rock out to a different genre of music every week. From R&B to Smooth Jazz, the South Bay’s Living Room is sure to become a part of your weekly summer routine. It’s a fun and relaxing way to spend a Wednesday evening, so grab a few friends, a couple of blankets and beach chairs and get to The Point! The concert schedule is as follows:
· July 03 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Retrofit (Rock/ Reggae)
· July 10 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Phoenix Rising (Rock)
· July 17 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Detour (Rock)
· July 24 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Kevin Sousa Band (Rock, Blues & Pop)
· July 31 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Feed the Kitty (Country)
· August 7 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Barley (Americana)
· August 14 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM The Radio Rebels (80’s)
· August 21 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Purple Sugar (Rock, Funk & Soul)
· August 28 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Frankly Speaking (Classic Rock)
For additional information, visit the website at https://thepointsb.com/2019/02/27/summer-music-series/. The Point is located at 850 South Sepulveda Boulevard, El Segundo, CA 90245.

If you haven’t done so yet, be sure to register for the Village Runner annual Fourth of July 5K Run/Walk & Firecracker Dash sponsored by UCLA Health. This very popular local event gets underway at 8 a.m. on Thursday, July 4 in front of the Village Runner store in Riviera Village. The route starts on Catalina Avenue and heads north three blocks to Avenue I for a left turn west to the Esplanade. The course continues north to Torrance Boulevard for a U-turn to retrace the route back to the finish line. There will be chip timing, water stations, sponsored refreshments, age division awards and cash prizes to the top three overall male and female runners in the 5K and all participants will receive a 4th of July Run t-shirt. For additional information and registration, call 310-375-2626 or visit the website at http://www.villagerunner.com/4th-of-july-5k/. The Village Runner is located at 1811-A South Catalina Avenue in Riviera Village in Redondo Beach.
Here’s a HEADS-UP on a few events you’ll want to plan for now!
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/palos-verdes-4th-july-celebration/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/el-segundo-4th-of-july-celebration-fireworks-spectacular/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/rancho-palos-verdes-4th-july-celebration/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/music-meadows/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/redondo-beach-4th-july-fireworks/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/gardena-fourth-july-celebration-fireworks/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/fourth-july-pool-party/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/redondo-beach-summer-of-music-concert-series/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/torrance-4th-july-fireworks-show/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/thank-you-celebration/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/first-fridays/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/shakespeare-by-the-sea-2/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/movies-park-2/
This event listing is current as of yesterday, but new events are posted EVERY DAY! Check the website for updates at http://www.southbaybyjackie.co... for details on these and other events happening throughout the South Bay.

Don’t forget these Summer Concert Series that have already begun!
Live Music at Metlox
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/live-music-metlox/
Nelson’s Summer Concert Series
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/nelsons-summer-concert-series-4/
Lunada Bay Concert Series
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/lunada-bay-summer-concerts/
The Redondo Beach Police Department is now accepting applications for the Youth Battle of the Bands. Sponsored by the RBPD and B2 Insurance, the Youth Battle of the Bands will take place on Saturday, August 3 at 7 p.m. at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. The event is a FREE concert where youth bands will perform and compete. This is your chance to live the rock star dream! For additional information and to download the application, visit the website here. The Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center is located at 1935 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Redondo Beach, CA 90278.
Spohn Ranch and the City of Los Angeles teamed up to build a new Skate Park at Harbor City Park which opened last week. The 11,000 square foot skate park occupies an under-utilized space in the southwest corner of the park, at the intersection of Lomita Boulevard and Belle Porte Avenue. The final design features Spohn Ranch’s signature design principles – a smart blend of street and transition-style terrain, an architectural design aesthetic and obstacles that speak to the full spectrum of skill levels. The Skate Park is so new, it’s not even listed on the City’s website, so I don’t have a link with more info but you can view an image at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/new-skate-park-harbor-city/.
This morning on The South Bay Show: South Bay Spotlight, Joe and I will do a round-up of this weekend’s events and next week’s 4th of July celebrations taking place throughout the ENTIRE South Bay! Be sure to tune in ‘cause you don’t want to miss this! Listen to the podcast live at 8 a.m. or anytime at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/jackie-joe-show-weekend-round/. 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 guest will be Patricia Jones, Founder of the P.S. I Love You Foundation. We’ll learn a bit about the foundation’s programs and the upcoming event, Day at the Beach, which brings inner-city youth to the beach for the day and pairs them with a mentor to have some, good old fashioned, summer time fun. Day at the Beach will take place on Saturday, July 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Manhattan Beach. Listen to the podcast live at 8 a.m. or anytime at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/patricia-jones-p-s-love-foundation/. Tune in every Friday morning and discover what’s happening in Manhattan Beach!
Have a fabulous South Bay weekend!
Jackie
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