South Bay Weekend Guide for June 18, 2015

Weekend Guide

The South Bay hosts an astounding variety of special events and activities year round! The South Bay by Jackie Weekend Guide offers concise, yet extensive, coverage of the greater South Bay area. The Weekend Guide is updated every Thursday morning so be sure to check in each week or, you can sign up for our email list or RSS feed to receive your copy of the South Bay by Jackie Weekend Guide every Thursday!

South Bay Weekend Guide for June 18, 2015

Summer officially begins on Sunday and this weekend offers a wealth of classic summertime activities that go hand-in-hand with the Father’s Day celebration: take a run on the beach during the lowest tide of the season, compete in a volleyball tournament, kick off Beer Week, watch a movie on the boardwalk, learn important bicycling skills or enjoy a free concert in the park. Sunday is the longest day of the year so you’ll have lots of daylight to spend some quality time with Dad!

The community is invited to celebrate art in El Segundo on the third Thursday evening during the summer months. The El Segundo Art Walk will take place tonight, Thursday, June 18 from 5 to 9 p.m. Located in the Downtown and Smoky Hollow districts, the El Segundo Art Walk includes over 20 local businesses displaying the work of dozens of local artists. The evening features fine art, live music, great food and studio tours. It’s fun and it’s FREE! For additional information, visit the website athttp://www.elsegundoartwalk.com/.

The Riviera Village Business Improvement District hosts the Monthly Mixer tonight, Thursday, June 18 at Hennessey’s from 6 to 8 p.m. All who live, work and enjoy Riviera Village are welcome to attend. It’s a great opportunity to mix and mingle, get to know others in the area and share ideas for the future! The event will take place on the back patio. There is no cover charge. For additional information, call (310) 540-8443 or visit the Facebook event page athttps://www.facebook.com/events/1460809257551444/. Hennessey’s Tavern is located at 1712 South Catalina Avenue in Redondo Beach.

Bank of Manhattan will host the Manhattan Beach Chamber Summer Networking Event on their rooftop in downtown Manhattan Beach tonight, Thursday, June 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Come and bask in the glow of the sun setting over the Pacific Ocean as you mix and mingle with local business owners. Admission is $10 for members and $20 for non-members. For additional information and registration, visit the website athttp://business.manhattanbeachchamber.com/events/details/summer-networking-event-6316. Bank of Manhattan is located at 1419 Highland Avenue in Manhattan Beach.

Walk With Sally hosts the White Light White Night VIP Kick Off Party at The Point tonight, Thursday, June 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. Walk With Sally is celebrating their ten year anniversary and the signature fundraiser, White Light White Night, will take place Saturday, July 18. Sponsored by Locale, Salt Creek Grill, Mendocino Farms, Stella Artois, ShopHouse and Marmi, the evening features:

• A Mini Taste of the South Bay
• Cocktails, Beer & Wine
• Musical Entertainment
• 200+ VIP Attendees
• WLWN tickets on sale prior to the general public

Opportunity Drawing tickets are available for $25 each or 5 for $100. Prizes include a two-night Terranea Villa Getaway and a Hammitt Roxbury Fringe Cross Body Bag. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website athttp://www.walkwithsally.org/. The Point is located at 850 Sepulveda Boulevard in El Segundo.

Chef Bernard Ibarra will celebrate the Grand Opening of his new restaurant, A Basq Kitchen, on Friday, June 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. and everyone is invited to join in the festivities! Take in the harbor view while enjoying pintxos (pronounced peen-chos), tapas, and wine from ABK’s comfortable, nautical-themed, open dining space on the International Boardwalk at the Redondo Beach Pier. In Basque Country, lunches and dinners often revolve around made-to-order pintxos. Perfect enough for 2 to 3 bites, the distinct flavors of the ingredients are brought to life by simple and artful culinary combinations. Enjoy old friends and meet new ones around one of ABK’s communal tables while sharing from the small plate pintxos and tapas menu. And when you notice your wine glass is starting to look a little empty, simply say to your server, “Arno baso bertze bat, mesedez!” Grand Opening Tickets are $28, which includes unlimited food, beer, and sangria. In case the name of the chef rang a bell, yes, that is THE Chef Ibarra of Terranea Resort! For additional information and ticket purchase visit the Eventbrite page at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrate-a-basq-kitchens-grand-opening-tickets-17311815105. A Basq Kitchen is located at 136 North International Boardwalk in Redondo Beach.

The Redondo Pier Association hosts the second season of Movies on the Boardwalk at the Redondo Beach Pier continuing on Friday, June 19 at 8 p.m. This free event will feature movies every Friday evening throughout the month of June where the International Boardwalk meets the Redondo Beach Pier below Kincaid’s in the octagon. The feature film this week is Earth to Echo. These events are free and open to the public and take place between 8 and 10 p.m. Movies begin at dusk so times will vary. Don’t forget to bring your own chairs! For additional information, visit the website athttp://www.redondopier.com/events/. The Redondo Beach Pier is located at the end of Torrance Boulevard, west of Pacific Coast Highway.

Start your summer on the right foot at the annual Manhattan Beach 5K on Saturday, June 20. Bring the whole family and run/walk during the lowest tide of the season. The MB5K starts and finishes under the Manhattan Beach Pier. Participants will race north to the jetty at 45 Street and back. The super low tide creates a perfect running surface of hard packed sand like a dirt road so running with or without shoes is an option (the faster athletes tend to wear shoes). One can even wear track spikes! Baby joggers work great and are encouraged. Packet Pick Up and Late Registration is Friday, June 19 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Village Runner located at 1840 Sepulveda Boulevard in Manhattan Beach and from 6 a.m. to7 a.m. at the Manhattan Pier on race day. Fees are $40 for the 5K and $30 for the kids races for late registration. Kids can do the 5K or compete in their own race after the main event in the Little Kid’s Dash. Adults have a chance to watch the kids race up and down at age appropriate distances. Cool awards and a chance to stand on the podium to the top five in the following divisions: 2 and under, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12. Cool beachy T-shirts are guaranteed to all pre-registered runners and to late registrants while supplies last. The World Famous Cookie Medals will go to the top 5 with a chance to stand on the podium in all 28 age divisions. The kid’s races have the same cool awards as the adults! For additional information, contact Jeff Atkinson via email at jeff@olympianfitness.com or visit the Facebook page athttps://www.facebook.com/mbyuletide5k.

Rock & Brews El Segundo will host three standout events during L.A. Beer Week from June 20 through June 28. Headlining the impressive series of events is Maui Brewing Comapny Founder, Garrett Marrero. A rock star in the craft beer world, Marrero will be bringing a collection of Maui Brewing Company beers with him to Rock & Brews, many of which have never been poured on the mainland before. He will be the guest of honor at a Luau & Pig Roast on June 20 from 6 to 11 p.m. During the event, Marrero will also host a question and answer session, giving craft beer enthusiasts the chance to pick the brain of one of the beer industry’s top brew masters. In addition to the restaurant’s full menu featuring quality American comfort food, a special wood roasted pulled pork platter will be available, featuring Kahlua pork, potato mac salad, sticky rice, island slaw and a brioche roll for $14.95. The event will run from 6 to 11 p.m. On June 25 from 6 to 11 p.m., Rock & Brews will showcase King Harbor Brewing Company. As the winner of the Inaugural Brewery Bracket, King Harbor Brewing will celebrate with a Tap Takeover. In March, King Harbor beat out 63 other breweries in a March Madness-style bracket at the restaurant to be named the first ever Golden Keg champion. For the finale, Rock & Brews will showcase a local favorite with an El Segundo Brewing Company Cask Night on June 28 from 6 to 11 p.m. offering a one of kind beer that is a collaborative effort between Rock & Brews and El Segundo Brewing Company. The brewery’s White Dog IPA has been Pina Colada-fied with the addition of coconut, pineapple, and rum soaked oak chips, making a refreshing summer drink. The “real ale,” meaning it is unfiltered, unpasteurized beer made in the most traditional way, will only be available while supplies last. For additional information, visit the website athttp://www.rockandbrews.com/elsegundo or call (310) 615-9890. Rock & Brews El Segundo is located at 143 Main Street.

Get lit with the Fly Buddha! Cancer Support Community-Redondo Beach (CSC-RB) will team up with the Redondo Beach Pier Association, Fly Buddha and The Green Yogi to present Yoga in the Octagon on Saturday, June 20. These free classes will take place the third Saturday of every month, are an hour long and begin at 10 a.m. in the octagon below Kincaid’s. The Fly Buddha, an inspirational lifestyle brand founded by cancer survivor Sara Krish, is partnering with The Green Yogi for an awesome yoga experience. Instructors will lead a 60 minute all level yoga class while DJ Gadachy fills the air with motivating beats. All levels from beginner to yoga aficionados are welcome. Participants should bring a yoga mat, towel and water. The public is encouraged to invite a friend and join the fun to down dog, down shift and donate all in the name of CSC-RB’s mission of support, education and hope for cancer patients and their families. For additional information, call 310-465-9154. The Redondo Beach Pier is located at 100 Fisherman’s Wharf in Redondo Beach.

Beach Cities Cycling Club (BCCC) will be conducting a safety course, Bicycling Traffic Skills 101, on Saturday June 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Beach Cities Health District in Redondo Beach. The course is taught by experienced volunteer League of American Bicyclists Instructors as well as USA Cycling Coaches and is designed to teach bicyclists how to safely maneuver on the road. The class covers traffic laws, roadway positioning, crash avoidance, flat tire change, basic on-bike handling skills and more. Students will walk away from the course with greater knowledge, skill and confidence of how to safely ‘drive’ a bicycle in traffic. The class if FREE to club members and it costs $25 to join the club. Registration is required. To register for the course, contact education@bccclub.org. Attendees should bring their bicycle, helmet, water, sunscreen, snack and wear comfortable clothing. For additional information, visit the website athttp://www.bccclub.org/. Beach Cities Health District is located at 514 North Prospect Avenue in Redondo Beach.

Fathers and daughters. Fathers and sons. All for charity. All for fun! The City of Manhattan Beach Parks and Recreation Department celebrates all things paternal with the annual Father’s Day Beach Volleyball Tournament on Sunday, June 21 from 9 to noon. This year, forget the ties and grooming products! This is a fun way for the kids to spend some quality time with pops (while mom enjoys a little downtime)! There are four different age divisions:

10 and under (short court)
11 to 14 (short court)
15 to 18 (short court)
Four Person – All Ages (long court)

Registration is $100 per team. All participants will receive a T-shirt and other giveaways. This is a recreational tournament with pool play only. Proceeds from the event benefit Project Fatherhood. For additional information, visit the website athttp://www.ci.manhattan-beach.ca.us/city-officials/parks-and-recreation/sports-and-fitness/beach-volleyball-tournaments/2014-father-s-day-volleyball-tournament. To register, call 310-802-5448. The volleyball tournament takes place on the south side of the Manhattan Beach Pier.

Howlin’ Ray’s, the brand new food truck specializing in Nashville style hot chicken, is looking for a few brave souls to compete in their first Hot Chicken Eating Challenge at King Harbor Brewery this Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21. The only rule during this challenge is simply to finish the chicken the fastest without any beverages. The winner will be rewarded with a growler of their choice from King Harbor along with some swag to take home. The event begins at noon with the competition starting promptly at 1:30 p.m. For those who can’t handle such heat but simply love amazing chicken, Howlin’ Ray’s will be serving their full menu all day until they run out…..so get there early. They’re looking for 4 to 6 brave contestants. If you think you have what it takes, shoot Matt an email at matt@localitela.com. For additional information, visit the website athttp://kingharborbrewing.com/. King Harbor Brewery is located at 2907 182 Street in Redondo Beach.

It’s summertime in the South Bay and you know what that means – free, outdoor concerts! The City of El Segundo Recreation & Parks Department is proud to present the2015 Summer Concerts in the Park series sponsored by Chevron. These free concerts take place on select Sunday evenings at Library Park located at 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. This Sunday, June 21 features Lights – A Tribute to Journey. No glass containers are permitted and please leave the pets at home! For more information, call 310 524-2700 or visit the website athttp://www.elsegundo.org/depts/recreation/. Library Park is located in the 600 block of Main Street in El Segundo.

*Attention all Hermosa Beach Neighborhood Watch Block Captains*

The Hermosa Beach Police Department will be holding a meeting with the Neighborhood Watch Block Captains on Wednesday, June 24, at 6:30 p.m. in the Hermosa Beach Community Center Second Story Theatre located at 710 Pier Avenue. Pizza will be served. All current Hermosa Beach Neighborhood Watch Block Captains are encouraged to attend. Please RSVP to Tracy Hopkins at tracy@saferhermosabeach.com no later than June 22, 2015.

Live @ Lou’s presents Naughty Niki & The All-Nighters on Wednesday, June 24 beginning at 9 p.m. Sit back, relax and enjoy a hand-crafted cocktail while Niki heats up the Hill with cheeky songs from the 20’s. It’s going to be a sultry Wednesday night… For additional information, visit the website at http://lousonthehill.com/. Lou’s on the Hill is located at 24590 Hawthorne Boulevard in Torrance. I caught Naughty Niki’s performance at Lou’s last month – trust me, it’s a fun night out!

Here’s a heads-up on a few future events you’ll want to put on your calendar or buy tickets for NOW because they’re sure to sell out!

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/white-light-white-night-fashion-presentation-june-25-2015/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/torrance-cultural-arts-foundation-annual-gala-casino-royale-june-26-2015/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/blues-jam-bfd-april-26-2015/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/lets-move-june-28-2015/

These are just a few of the events taking place, so be sure to check the Calendar links, Things to Do page and Daily Blog post on my website http://www.southbaybyjackie.comfor details on these and other events happening throughout the South Bay.

This morning on The South Bay Show – South Bay Spotlight, our guest was Holly Socrates of Holly Socrates Gallery located in El Segundo. We discussed the inaugural El Segundo Art Walk happening tonight beginning at 5 p.m. Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it here http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/el-segundo-art-walk/. 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, our guests will be Keri Franklin from the Four Points by Sheraton LAX, Andrea Murray from The Belamar and Mike Patel from Hawthorne Suites and we’ll be talking about taking a summer vacation or staycation right here in the South Bay. You can listen to the program live at 8 a.m. herehttp://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-summer-vacations-staycations/. Be sure to tune in every Friday morning for the latest Chamber news!

Have a happy Father’s Day and fabulous South Bay Weekend