South Bay by Jackie Weekend Guide September 6, 2018

Dang…. there’s a lot going on this weekend in our corner of Santa Monica Bay. We had that little lull over the Labor Day weekend and then, BOOM! The kids are back in school, vacations are a memory and we’re all back to our regular routines. I mean, really, it’s been a week already! Time to take a break from those hectic schedules and enjoy some of our fabulous, local, pre-fall events!
The Craft Beer Guy presents the annual South Bay Tap Takeover today,Thursday, September 6 from noon to 11 p.m. at Tortilla Cantina. Twenty of the South Bay’s best craft breweries will takeover 40 taps featuring local craft beer. The usual suspects will all be participating, including Absolution, Brouwerij West, Common Space, El Segundo, Hermosa Brewing, HopSaint, King Harbor, LA Ale Works, Phantom Carriage, Scholb Craft Beer, Smog City, State, Strand, The Dudes’, Honest Abe Cider, Three Weavers, Ximix Craft Exploration, Yorkshire Square and Zymurgy. Admission is FREE! For additional information, visit the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/358334128028831. Tortilla Cantina is located at 1225 El Prado Avenue, Torrance, CA.
Join Chef Michelangelo Aliaga at Primo Italia, for the next Primo Wine Dinner hosted by acclaimed culinary MC, Billy Harris tonight, Thursday, September 6 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Guests will enjoy a multi-course, wine paired dinner, Chef meet & greet, and hors-d’oeuvres. Proceeds from sponsors and a live auction will benefit No-Kid-Hungry and The Trotter Project. To view the menu, visit https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/primo-wine-dinner-series Tickets are $150 per person (includes tax & tip). For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the Eventbrite page at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chef-michelangelo-aliaga-at-primo-italia-hosted-by-billy-harris-tickets-44079020537?aff=eac2. Primo Italia is located at 24590 Hawthorne Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90505.
Terranea Resort presents the annual Celebration of Food & Wine onFriday, September 7 and Saturday, September 8. This year’s gathering showcases a variety of events curated by award-winning chefs, winemakers and sommeliers to celebrate local, sustainably grown ingredients. Guests are invited to take part in the weekend-long festivities ($650/pp for access to all events; a la carte options available) that include various daytime and evening events such as a California barbeque, oceanside breakfast at Terranea’s beach cove, putting & wine tasting, grand tasting soiree, a poolside after-party, and more. To view the schedule of events, visit https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/celebration-of-food-wine-terranea The resort reserves the right to change venue or cancel any events with full refund. Tickets are limited. Reservations can be made online at https://store.terranea.com/collections/special-events/products/cfw. Guests must be age 21 and over. For additional information, please call (310) 265-2836. Terranea Resort is located at 100 Terranea Way in Rancho Palos Verdes.
Body One Fitness presents the annual Row for a Reason event to raise funds for Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach on Friday, September 7 from 4 to 10 p.m. and Saturday, September 8 from 7 a.m. to noon. Gym Owner and founder of Row for a Reason, Lou Sidella, will dedicate all row machines to the fundraiser for the duration of the event. Sidella, who lost his father to cancer several years ago, created Row for a Reason with the idea of making a difference while getting a great workout on a row machine. Participants can sign up to row in half-hour time slots for a $50 donation, row at their own pace and invite friends to share the rowing with them. Sidella hopes to raise $25,000 for CSCRB this year. The event kick-off on Friday, September 7, will include food provided by Hermosa Fish Shop and Ashley’s Deli. BodySpec testing services will also be present from 1 to 7 pm, and will donate 20 percent of all fat scans performed during the event. All proceeds will benefit free support programs for cancer patients and their loved ones offered by Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach. For additional information and to register, visit the website at http://www.rowforareason.org or contact via email at info@rowforareason.org or call 310-379-5425. Body One Fitness is located at 201 Herondo Street in Redondo Beach.
St. Margaret Mary Church and School will host the annual Lomita FairFriday, September 7 through Sunday, September 9. The event features food, games, rides, non-stop entertainment, vendor and craft booths and admission is FREE! The raffle features over $15,000 in cash prizes. Raffle tickets are available for purchase in the parish office. Parking is available at Fleming Middle School across from the Church for a nominal fee. Hours are Fri, Sept 7, 5 pm – 11 pm; Sat Sept 8, 11 am – 11 pm; Sun, Sept 9, 12 pm – 9 pm. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.lomitafair.net/. The Fair is a fundraiser and will be held on the grounds of St. Margaret Church located at 25511 Eshelman Avenue in Lomita.

Riviera Village presents First Friday on September 7, 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 at various locations from 6 to 8 p.m. The Village has plenty of metered parking on every street, along with a large metered parking lot in the triangle bordered by South Elena Avenue, Via El Prado and Avenida del Norte, and additional parking off South Catalina Avenue and Vista Del Mar. The parking fees are $1.50 per hour from 9am to 9pm and many meters conveniently accept credit cards for payment. For additional information, visit the website at http://rivieravillage.net

The Palos Verdes Art Center presents the Opening Reception: Echiko Ohira – Works in Paper on Friday, September 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. The exhibition features large-scale paper sculptures that echo distantly the forms of the natural world, made of countless layers of craft and recycled paper that are torn, stacked, and sewn into shapes that might be the memories of nests, sea creatures, and flowers. Some pieces are left raw, others are painted with searing cadmium red stained faint brown with tea. Other, smaller works form orbs of twisted paper intertwined with other elements: delicate networks of knotted string or twisted wires that hover over the globes like sea foam drifting on tiny worlds. Refreshments from the food truck Goshen will be available at the opening reception, which is followed by a companion event, the Edosenke Tea Ceremony, onSaturday, September 8 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Admission is $45 and seating is limited. The Opening Reception is FREE to attend and all are welcome. The exhibition will be on display through October 14. For additional information, visit the website at http://pvartcenter.org The Palos Verdes Art Center is located at 5504 West Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275.
Alpine Village presents Oktoberfest, taking place over eight weekendsSeptember 7 through October 27. Alpine Village is the home of the oldest Oktoberfest celebration in Southern California. It’s also the longest running Oktoberfest in Los Angeles. Traditional Bavarian fun is supplied by Oom Pah Pah party bands, your belly is sated by traditional German fare, and your thirst is quenched by delicious German beers brewed by Paulaner. They deliver an authentic-yet-modern Oktoberfest each and every year. Tickets are $10/$15/$65. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://www.AlpineOktoberfest.com. Alpine Village is located at 833 West Torrance Boulevard in Torrance.
The Redondo Pier Association hosts FREE Yoga on the Octagon the second Saturday of each month (September 8) from 10 to 11 a.m.Everyone is welcome to attend and take part in this all level yoga class where the International Boardwalk meets the Redondo Beach Pier (the octagon below Kincaid’s). Participants should bring a yoga mat, towel and bottled water. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.redondopier.com/events The Redondo Beach Pier is located at 100 Fisherman’s Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
The Redondo Beach Library will host a Local History Program & Book Signing event on Saturday, September 8 at 11 a.m. at the Main Branch. Attendees will meet local author and railway historian Michael Patris. One of Michael’s most well-known projects is the Mount Lowe trilogy, beginning with Mount Lowe Railway, part of the History of Rail series for Arcadia Publishing. Co-authored by Michael Patris and Steve Crise, arePacific Electric Railway, Then and Now and Mount Lowe, Then and Now. Michael’s current project is a hardbound book on Los Angeles Union Station, in collaboration with photographer Steve Crise. Preserving the past for future generations is his way of giving something back to the community. The program is free and open to the public, no registration is required. Light refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Redondo Beach Public Library. Free underground parking is available. For more information on programs and services at Redondo Beach Public Library, please call (310) 318-0675, option 5, or visit the website at http://www.redondo.org/library. The Redondo Beach Main Library is located at 303 North Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
The Redondo Beach Pier Association presents the annual Chalk Art Festival on Saturday, September 8 from noon to 4 p.m. Aspiring and experienced artists are invited to participate in this colorful event intended to transform the Pier into a canvas over the water. All ages are welcome, there is no fee to register and free chalk will be given away to the first 150 registrants. Prizes will be awarded in multiple categories. This event is open to public viewing so even if you don’t plan to participate, take a stroll along the pier and see for yourself what these amazing artists can create with a slab of concrete and a little chalk! For additional information, visit the website at http://www.redondopier.com The Redondo Beach Pier is located at 100 Fisherman’s Wharf in Redondo Beach.
Del Amo Fashion Center presents the final concert of the Summer Music Series on Saturday, September 8 featuring Lisa Ritchie. The Summer Music Series showcases the new Village Park lawn area, just outside AMC Theaters, with a variety of musical genres on the second Saturday of the summer months from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Summer Music Series collection of performances is fine tuned to feature a diverse music styles by local artists from Greater Los Angeles. Guests will enjoy sounds from incredible artists such as Natalie Clark, selected as a Mercedes Benz KTLA “Artist to Watch,” also seen on the most recent season of the Voice. Other artists bring alternative, singer-songwriter and pop music to the Summer Music Series. Enjoy leisure time in the beautiful Village Park at Del Amo Fashion Center with a pristine lawn and gorgeous garden landscaping. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.simon.com/mall/del-amo-fashion-center/stores/simon-guest-services/stream/summer-music-series-5870424. Del Amo Fashion Center is located at 3525 Carson Street, Torrance, CA 90503.
The City of Torrance presents the the last of the Concerts in the Parkseries featuring Gregg Young & the 2nd Street Band on Saturday, September 8 from 4 to 6 p.m. in Wilson Park. A new performance venue, the Wilson Park Gazebo will host a variety of entertainment year-round. Pack up some chairs, blankets and picnic baskets and gather family and friends for a beautiful summer evening in the park! For additional information, call 310-618-2376 or visit the website at https://arts.torranceca.gov/the-arts/summerconcerts. Wilson Park is located at 2200 Crenshaw Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90501.
Hermosa Beach Kiwanis presents the annual Taste at the Beach onSaturday, September 8 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Hermosa Beach Community Center. The event is one of Kiwanis’ special social fundraisers and features fine wines, craft brews, favorite dishes from local restaurants, a silent auction and live music. Guests will receive a commemorative wine glass, hors d’oeuvre tray and unlimited sips and bites. Chat with locals, listen to live music, and casually tour the facilities, including the famous Hermosa Beach Historical museum just steps away. Tickets are $65 per person. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.tasteatthebeach.org The Hermosa Beach Community Center is located at 710 Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach.

The Manhattan Beach Chamber and Street Food Cinema present Manhattan Movie Nights on Saturday, September 8 at Westdrift Golf Course in Manhattan Beach. The event features live music, food trucks and a screening of La La Land. Doors open at 5:30, the music begins at6:30 and the movie starts at 8:00. About La La Land: While navigating their careers in Los Angeles, a pianist and an actress fall in love while attempting to reconcile their aspirations for the future. 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. 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.
Hermosa Beach Friends of the Parks and the City of Hermosa Beach present Movies at the Beach on select Saturday nights in September. The movies will be screened on the beach just south of the Hermosa Beach Pier. The fun begins at 6 p.m. with the move starting at 7:30. Everyone is welcome to enjoy this FREE community event! Attendees should bring blankets, beach chairs and picnic baskets. Refreshments, t-shirts, caps and blankets will be for sale on site with all proceeds benefitting Hermosa Beach Friends of the Parks. The schedule is as follows:
September 8: The Incredibles
September 22: E.T. The Extra Terrestrial
For additional information, visit the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/2121964301383667/?event_time_id=2121964308050333.
April’s Fools Comedy Improv Troupe presents Fools TV on Saturday, September 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Second Story Theater. You’ll laugh out loud when the audience suggestions are turned into comedy on stage. Directed by Doris Usal and Aki Umemoto with special guest performers Molly Kauffman and Brady Whitehouse. General admission tickets are $10 and $8 for seniors – or buy an annual pass, 12 shows for $60. For additional information and ticket purchase, call (310) 318-1705 or visit the website at http://www.AprilsFoolsImprov.com. The Second Story Theater is located at 710 Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach.
Radici Ristorante presents a Malfy Gin Pairing & Tasting Event onSunday, September 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests will enjoy four classic Italian courses paired with various Malfy Gin flavors. An Italian food/gin pairing on a Sunday afternoon…. now that’s how you do the weekend! Tickets are $45/$50. Only 20 seats are available for this event. For additional information and to make a reservation, call (310)318-0778 or visit the website at http://www.radicihermosabeach.com. Radici Ristorante is located at 934 Hermosa Avenue, Suite 7, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.
The Manhattan Beach Badminton Club will host Pub at the Club onSunday, September 9 from 1 to 5 p.m. Sponsored by Manhattan Beach Toyota, Porsche South Bay, Aldrich & Turkmany Insurance and the Automobile Driving Museum, this annual craft beer, bubbles, wine and food festival, transforms the entire Club into a tasting extravaganza. MBBC will welcome local and regional premium craft breweries, exceptional vintners and amazing restaurants to the Club and will donate 100% of the ticket sales to their Junior Foundation Programs. MBBC Junior Foundation is a charity dedicated to developing champions on and off the court by supporting all athletes, including special needs and para-athletes. Participating breweries: El Segundo Brewing, Three Weavers, Absolution, Strand Brewing, Eel River, Smog City, Oskar Blues, Boochcraft, Hermosa Brewing, Dudes, Boomtown, Stone and Rekorderlig; Restaurants: Sausal, Zinc@Shade, lil’ Simmzy’s, Locale 90, Rock & Brews and Lazy Acres; Vintners: Acuman, Chalk Hill, Comstock, Vinemark Cellars, Navarro, Sea Grape Cellars, Battaglini and Kitson. Dessert: Howl at the Moon Cafe, Gelato & Angels and Harmless Harvest. Music by Vox DJs and selfies by Tag Me Photo Booth. Ticket are $79 – $99. Use promo code JACKIE and receive $20 off the ticket price! For ticket purchase, visit the Eventbrite page at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pub-at-the-club-tickets-39588475195. For additional information, visit the website at http://pubattheclub.com/. The Manhattan Beach Badminton Club is located at 516 18 Street in Manhattan Beach.
The El Segundo Champions of Business Celebration will take place onWednesday, September 12 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Lakers UCLA Health Training Center. Spend an evening with El Segundo’s business leaders where the Lakers perfect their game! Share cocktails and dinner with the business leaders who are making El Segundo the region’s best destination for business. The event will honor Jeanie Buss, CEO and Controlling Owner of the Los Angeles Lakers. The cocktail hour will be followed by dinner and the awards ceremony. Tickets are $150 per person or a table of ten for $2,000. This event sells out every year so get them while you can! Dress code: business attire. For additional information and ticket purchase, click here. The Lakers UCLA Health Training Center is located at 2275 East Mariposa Avenue, El Segundo, CA 90245.
The Comedy & Magic Club will host a Fundraiser to benefit the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Wednesday, September 12. Enjoy an evening of comedy and magic while supporting the second annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s taking place on Saturday September 29 at Pier Plaza in Hermosa Beach. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the show starting at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/beachcitiesalz or contact Barbara Dietsch at 310-528-3068 or via email at barbdietsch@yahoo.com. The Comedy & Magic Club is located at1018 Hermosa Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

Here’s a HEADS-UP on a few events you’ll want to plan for now!
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/brewery-comedy-tour
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/gary-busey-hardtop-convertibles-saint-rocke
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/north-manhattan-beach-art-walk
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/malaga-cove-art-show
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/remember-the-music
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/opening-reception-side-side
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/wine-festival-silent-auction
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/boots-brews-bbq
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-food-swap
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/music-is-in-the-air
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/respect-aged-day
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/workshop-nurtured-heart
This event listing is current as of yesterday, but new events are posted EVERY DAY! Check the website for updates at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/weekend-guide.php for details on these and other events happening throughout the South Bay.
There are just a few more Summer Concerts scheduled at Nelson’s, with Kevin Sousa closing out the season on September 15! You can view the schedule at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/nelsons-summer-concert-series-4
The ESMoA Video Art + Film Festival is back! What does “Matriarchs” mean to you? Make a 60 second film and submit it to the ESMoA Video Art + Film Festival: Matriarchs! Deadline for submissions is Monday, October 28 at 5pm PST. Films will be reviewed by ESMoA and a panel of judges from the El Segundo and Los Angeles arts community who will decide which films will be featured at the screening event at ESMoA onSaturday, December 1, 2018. For additional information about submissions, visit the website at https://esmoa.org/event/open-call-2018-esmoa-video-art-film-festival-matriarchs
Tickets are now on sale for the annual Palos Verdes Pastoral: A Garden-to-Table Dining Experience taking place on Sunday, October 14 at Terranea Resort. This fabulous event sells out every year, so get your tickets now before they’re gone and you find yourself sitting at home wondering what’s for dinner. The reception begins at 5 p.m. with dinner at6 p.m. Tickets are $250 per person and space is limited to 200 guests. For additional information and to purchase tickets, visit the website athttp://www.pvplc.org/index.asp. Terranea Resort is located at 100 Terranea Way in Rancho Palos Verdes.
Beach Cities Health District wants to hear from you! BCHD is undergoing a Community Health Needs Assessment and wants your input on the health issues facing Beach Cities residents, including obesity, tobacco and substance use/abuse, access to health care and mental health services and chronic disease care. Your answers to this survey will help them plan programs to more effectively address the health needs of our community. The survey should take about 15 minutes of your time. To take the survey, visit http://www.bchd.org/healthsurvey.
This morning on The South Bay Show: South Bay Spotlight, our guests are Mark Kelegian and Thomas Bartsch from Randy’s Donuts. The new Randy’s Donuts is located at Apollo Landing in El Segundo, and will open for business on Monday, September 10. This morning, we’re going to learn a little more about this world-famous pastry institution. Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it anytime at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/mark-kelegian-thomas-bartsch-randys-donuts 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, we’ll be re-airing last week’s Chamber Chat with Manhattan Beach Chamber President and CEO, Mark Lipps. You can listen to the podcast live at 8 a.m. or anytime at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/chamber-chat-encore Tune in everyFriday morning and discover what’s happening in Manhattan Beach!
Have a fabulous South Bay weekend!
Jackie
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