South Bay by Jackie Weekend Guide March 21, 2019

Well, how about that…. This is the 400th issue of the South Bay by JackieWeekend Guide. (These things have a way of sneaking up on you. It’s kind of like when I learned I was a Million Miler on American Airlines. When/how did I fly a million miles???) For the past 400 consecutive weeks - just a few months shy of eight years - I’ve been compiling and curating leisure activities and special events happening throughout the South Bay. I’ve learned A LOT during that time and I’ve had the great pleasure of meeting, and collaborating with, so many amazing people. When I began this undertaking, my website was the only media platform promoting events throughout the entire South Bay. Can you believe it still is? This surprised me for the longest time – I was sure someone younger, smarter, and hipper than I, would take my concept, improve it, go global and make a fortune. But no one has, and now I know why – because it’s an unbelievably ridiculous amount of work! There are websites that have tried to duplicate my model using technology to cut corners, but that never works. Technology can’t reliably curate content…. something will always slip through the cracks or someone will figure out how to insert an item someplace it shouldn’t be. Rest assured, you’ll never find an event in Pasadena listed on my website. Anyway, I want to take this opportunity to thank each of you for your support over the years. I feel really fortunate to enjoy what I do so very much.
Blue Butterfly Coffee invites the community to check out the new Smoky Hollow Roasters March 17 through March 23 for specials, events and festivities.
-Thursday, March 21 from 4-6 p.m. – happy hour with beer, wine, light apps provided by DeLuca, desserts by Smoky Hollow Baking and music.
-Saturday, March 23 from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Pancake & Bacon Breakfast featuring coffee tasting and roasting demonstrations
-Specials for the entire week of March 17-23 – Smoky Hollow Roasters will offer $99 cent coffee and $2 specialty drink specials, including the signature Blue Butterfly Tea Latte made with a combination of Blue Butterfly Pea Tea and Oolong Tea, with Rose and Oat Milk (the drink is truly blue); their house-made Purple Palmer, which is a combination of Blue Tea and Lemonade that makes a Purple version of the traditional Arnold Palmer; and much more.
A full slate of events and specials include happy hour, pancake & bacon breakfast featuring a unique cupping experience, roasting demos and more. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website athttps://www.facebook.com/smokyhollowroasters/. Smoky Hollow Roasters is located at 118 Sierra Street, Unit C, El Segundo, CA 90245.
The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce presents the Torrance Police Department Awards & Appreciation Luncheon today, Thursday, March 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center Toyota Meeting Hall. Honoring the brave officers of the Torrance Police Department who, while serving in an official or unofficial capacity, have distinguished themselves through outstanding performance above and beyond the call of duty and/or standard job responsibilities. The event features award-winning journalist Emmett Miller as the Master of Ceremonies. Tickets are $45 for TACC Members and $55 for non-members. For information and ticket purchase, visit the website athttps://arts.torranceca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/14111/79?curm=3&cury=2019Torrance Cultural Arts Center is located at 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance, CA 90503.
Social Workplace is hosting a Social Hour tonight, Thursday, March 21 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Come by for a sip and a nibble, hang out with friends and get social at Social Workplace! Know anyone who might need a workplace or meeting space? Bring a friend! This event is FREE to attend, but you must register by Friday February 8. (Contact them anyway – if there’s space available, you might get in.) For additional information and registration, visit the website athttps://www.socialworkplace.com. Social Workplace is located at 2315 Lomita Boulevard, Lomita, CA 90717. Parking is first-come, first-served. Parking is also available on surrounding streets. Uber, Lyft and ride sharing encouraged.

Trina Turk will host a Wine & Cheese Pairing on Friday, March 22 from 5 to 8 p.m. Shop the new summer collection while enjoying a seasonal selection of fine wines and cheeses curated by wine connoisseur Debbie Jarrett and cheese enthusiast Solange Comer of The Cultured Slice in Hermosa Beach. Attendees will also receive $50 off their purchase. Complimentary Uber service is available upon request with a $250 minimum purchase. If you plan to attend, RSVP toManhattanBeach@TrinaTurk.com. Trina Turk is located at 333 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.
The Knights of Columbus will host a Fish Fry in honor of the Lenten season every Friday (March 22) through April 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Nativity School Annex. The community is invited to enjoy a traditional meatless meal of baked fish or deep-fried fish, with a baked potato or French fries, coleslaw, roll, coffee and punch cake. The cost is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $5 for children under 12. There is a $5 corkage fee if you bring your own wine. The Nativity School Annex is located at 1415 Engracia Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501.
The Healthy Living Campus Community Open House will be held Saturday, March 23 at the BCHD campus from 10 a.m. to noon. Since 2017, Beach Cities Health District has been working with the community to reimagine the aging campus to better reflect their mission and meet the current and future health needs of beach cities residents. In pursuit of this vision, a campus master plan has emerged to purposefully build an intergenerational, vibrant and research-driven campus where you, your family and neighbors can engage in healthy behaviors, form meaningful connections and be well, for many generations to come. This is our community’s unique opportunity to chart the future of preventive health in the Beach Cities.
-Take a campus walking tour and experience the blueprint for the future
-Comfortable walking shoes and sun protection recommended
-View new conceptual renderings for the Healthy Living Campus Master Plan
-Learn about plans for onsite programs and services
The Community Open House will also feature an AdventurePlex inflatable bounce house, Beach Cities Health District information, garden demos, food tastings and more. For additional information and registration, visit the website at http://www.bchd.org/healthylivingcampus. Beach Cities Health District is located at 514 North Prospect Avenue in Redondo Beach.
Sponsored by the Adams and Madison PTAs, the annual Redondo Beach Camp Expo will take place on Saturday, March 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Adams Middle School. Looking for summer camps for the kids this year? This event covers everything from sports and theater, to music and so much more. The event features over 20 different summer camps, performances, food trucks and a silent auction. Admission is FREE. For additional information, visit the Facebook event page athttps://www.facebook.com/events/236513167251941/. Adams Middle School Gymnasium is located at 2600 Ripley Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA.
SEA Lab presents Green Fling on Saturday, March 23 from 10 to 4 p.m. Spring is here and what better way to celebrate than to go green! Join the SEA Lab team for the Green Fling featuring earth friendly activities. Build your own composter, make a succulent planter, enter to win a green gift basket and more. Gift basket raffle tickets are $5 each or 3 for $12 and it will include items to help people go green – hydroflask, reusable straws, tote bag and more. General admission is $5 for ages 3 and up. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the Eventbrite page at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-sea-labs-green-fling-tickets-57656617495. SEA Lab is located at 1021 North Harbor Drive in Redondo Beach.

The Automobile Driving Museum presents the ###strong on Saturday, March 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a great time for all women to come together, showcase your cars and your style, and celebrate your accomplishments and work! Participants are encouraged to dress like the year of their car. This event is FREE for spectators! Early Bird registration is $20, day of event is $25. Vendor registration is $40. For additional information, visit the website at###a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=123072680&msgid=1022018&act=HNKQ&c=974518&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.automobiledrivingmuseum.org%2F" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="http://www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org" class="redactor-linkify-object">https://www.google.com/url?q=h... or call 310-909-0950. The Automobile Driving Museum Located at 610 Lairport Street in El Segundo, CA 90245.
Anime Convention Fans present Anifest on Saturday, March 23 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center. This event celebrates the beauty and fandom that is all things anime. Anifest was started by an online Facebook group of fans who longed for a more intimate Anime event where they could interact with exhibitors, artists, talent, and industry members, and also have an opportunity to create beautiful content. Tickets are $15/$20. For additional information, visit the website at https://anifest.org/. The Torrance Cultural Arts Center is located at 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance, CA 90503.
The Neptunian’s Woman’s Club presents the Annual Fashion Show & Luncheon on Saturday, March 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Manhattan Country Club. This annual fashion show will feature multiple designers including Kendra Scott, Marmi, Tabula Rasa, and more. The silent auction will be full of enticing possibilities. Once again, the live auction will include an opportunity to design your own Hammitt bag as well as other unique items you won’t want to miss. All proceeds will benefit the Neptunian’s Scholarship Fund, which provides financial assistance to college bound students in the South Bay. Tickets are $135 and includes lunch. For additional information, ticket and raffle purchase, visit the Eventbrite page at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nwc-2019-annual-fashion-show-and-luncheon-tickets-54433466965. Manhattan Beach Marriott Hotel is located at 1400 Parkview Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.
SEA Lab will offer a class on Naturalist Sketching on Saturday, March 23 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Redondo Beach bluffs. Co-hosted by USC Sea Grant, attendees will learn about phenology and observe the seasonal changes of local species. Get outdoor art experience and fine tune your naturalist skills. Earn credit towards Plant Science, Eco Friend, Outdoor Art badges and more! The class fee is $15. For additional information and registration, visit the Eventbrite page at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/naturalist-sketching-seasonal-changes-of-the-redondo-beach-bluffs-tickets-56220320492. The SEA Lab is located at 1021 North Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
Culinary Playgrounds presents Lite Nite Bites on Saturday, March 23 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Palos Verdes Peninsula High School Campus. Chef Holden Dahlerbruch will be presenting his award-winning meatballs and four other unique flavor bites on his tasting menu presented at Lite Nite Bites. The event also features a Palos Verdes High School Jazz performance and a PVPHS Student Art Silent Auction. A portion of ticket sales will benefit the Peninsula Education Foundation. Tickets are $25 (plus $3 processing fee). For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at https://www.culinaryplaygrounds.com/tickets/bites. Palos Verdes Peninsula High School is located at 27118 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274.

Kontrapunktus presents Il Barocco: The Italian Influence in Two Parts at Ascension Lutheran Church on Saturday, March 23 at 8 p.m. Il Barocco celebrates the influence that acclaimed Italian Baroque composers (a.k.a. Antonio Vivaldi, Archangelo Corelli, etc.) had on their German and English contemporaries such as Johann Sebastian Bach. Georg Philipp Telemann and Charles Avison. Kontrapunktus will also be performing new Baroque music from Composer-in-Residence, Mark Moya. Kontrapunktus is a Baroque orchestra comprised of exceptionally talented classical musicians from the prestigious Colburn School and is led by Artistic Director and renowned harpsichordist, Ian Pritchard. Joining him on stage will be Concertmaster, Kako Miura, violinists Alena Hove and Tiffany Kang, violists Ben Chilton and Christopher Rogers-Beadle, cellist Vardan Gasparyan, and flutist, Sieon Choi. There will be a meet-and-greet reception with the musicians after the concert for patrons. All are welcome, admission and parking are FREE. This concert is made possible through the kind hospitality of Ascension Lutheran Church and their staff and the generous support of The City of Torrance Cultural Affairs Commission. Ascension Lutheran Church is located at 17910 Prairie Avenue in Torrance.
The monthly Torrance Antique Street Faire takes place on Sunday, March 24 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! 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.
Get ready for the third annual Sandpipers Stroll the Strand on Sunday, March 24 at 8 a.m. Participants will meet at the Hermosa Pier and walk north to the border of Manhattan Beach and back. Immediately following the walk, all participants are invited to breakfast at Waterman’s Safehouse hosted by Grace and Mike Rossi. Breakfast and an event t-shirt are included in the registration fee. Must register by March 15 to guarantee a t-shirt. All ages are welcome! Wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. The event will proceed rain or shine. 100% of event proceeds benefit Sandpipers’ philanthropic programs in the Los Angeles South Bay. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at https://sandpipers.org/south-bay-fundraising-events/sandpipers-stroll-strand/. Waterman’s Safehouse is located at 22 Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach.
The Manhattan Beach Art Center (MBAC) presents Spring Equinox + Tea + Winter Grain, an evening of tea, art, and music in the galleries on Sunday, March 24 from 4 to 9 p.m. in the galleries. Celebrate the spring equinox – the moment when winter ends and spring begins – with tea and live music at MBAC! Artist Jesús Chaidez is bringing his Downtown LA Tea Bar to Manhattan Beach to taste signature teas from around the world. Attendees will learn about the folklore associated with them. Originating from Utah, Winter Grain now calls Manhattan Beach home. With influences from Brandi Carlile, Fleetwood Mac, The Milk Carton Kids, and First Aid Kit, Winter Grain is an acoustic folk pop band who values song craft, dynamics and vocal harmonies. For additional information, visit the website at https://www.citymb.info/departments/parks-and-recreation/cultural-arts. Manhattan Beach Art Center is located at 1560 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.
The South Bay Women’s Conference hosts the monthly Let’s Connect Mixer on Tuesday, March 26 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Truxton’s. This monthly fundraising event is a great opportunity to meet local business owners and entrepreneurs while mixing and mingling with like-minded individuals. It’s always a fun and casual evening. Bring plenty of business cards! Light appetizers will be provided. Tickets are $5 for members and $15 for non-members. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://sbbwa.com/. Truxton’s is located at 24530 Hawthorne Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90505.
The El Segundo Chamber of Commerce presents the 2019 State of the City on Wednesday, March 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Los Angeles Air Force Base. All attendees must provide full name, birth date and driver’s license number to the Chamber by March 18, 2019 for security at the LAAFB. To reserve a Sponsorship Level or Individual seat(s), click on the link below to make your reservation or contact the Chamber at 310-322-1220. Tickets are $60 and reservations are required. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://www.elsegundochamber.com/. The UCLA Health Training Center is located at 2275 East Mariposa Avenue, El Segundo, CA.

Here’s a HEADS-UP on a few events you’ll want to plan for now!
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-nonprofit-quick-pitch-contest/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/talent-show/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/palos-verdes-homes-tour/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/switzer-center-women-year/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/malt-madness/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/beach-cities-symphony/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/hermosa-beach-community-garage-sale/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/gem-mineral-show-2/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/walk-weeds-foraging-101-class/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/storytime-author-seth-fishman/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-hands-on-art-annual-fundraiser/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/opening-reception-co-lab-4-tam/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-stories-show/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/flying-hero-club-fundraiser/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/cherry-blossom-cultural-festival/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/vino-vinyasa/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/st-baldricks-foundation-fundraiser/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/lives-well-lived/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/lunafest/
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.
Mother’s Market & Kitchen is now open in Manhattan Beach! Check out some pics from last week’s Ribbon Cutting/Soft Opening athttps://www.southbaybyjackie.com/mothers-market-kitchen-now-open-manhattan-beach/.
Buy tickets NOW for the Ragin Cajun Crawfish Jamboree at Seaside Lagoon in Redondo Beach on Saturday April 6 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/580603042362013/.
Living along the coast certainly has its perks….. but there are a few dangers we should all be aware of, and that’s why March 25 through March 29 is Tsunami Preparedness Week. The South Bay has miles of beach, sand, and surf, but the beach and nearby properties can be damaged by a tsunami, which is a series of waves caused by a large and sudden displacement of the ocean. Most tsunamis are caused by earthquakes, but landslides, volcanic activity, and other weather events can also be the cause. To learn more, visit the website athttps://nws.weather.gov/nthmp/tpw/tsunami-preparedness-week.html.
This morning on The South Bay Show: South Bay Spotlight, our guests are Lisa and Steve Hodges, Owners of Ragin Cajun Café & Moonshine Bar in Redondo Beach and their Ragin Cajun Crawfish Jamboree will take place on Saturday, April 6 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Seaside Lagoon. It’s going to be an epic day of food, fun and entertainment, featuring live music by The Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, Lisa Haley & The Zydecats, The Hillbenders, Dead Man’s Party and more. Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it anytime athttps://www.southbaybyjackie.com/ragin-cajun-crawfish-jamboree/. 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 Jeanie Alessandrini, an Edward Jones financial advisor located in Hermosa Beach and we’re going to learn about some of the financial services Jeanie offers her clients and some ideas on how to plan for the future. Listen to the podcast live at 8 a.m. or anytime at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/jeanie-alessandrini-edward-jones/. Tune in every Friday morning and discover what’s happening in Manhattan Beach!
Have a fabulous South Bay weekend!
Jackie
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