Beach Cities Weekend: A Buzzing 'Beehive' and a New Farmers Market

A new farmers market debuts in Redondo Beach on Friday, followed by the gala opening of the musical "Beehive" Saturday night at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. Other weekend activities include Yom Kippur services and assorted concerts.

Riviera Village rolls out the produce

The Riviera Village Farmers Market opens with a soft launch at 3 p.m. on Friday, running until 7 p.m. on Avenue I between Catalina Avenue and Camino de la Costa. According to market manager Susan Hillyer, 15 farmers will bring their produce to the inaugural market.

Girl power, Sixties style

"Beehive," a Sixties girl group musical, has its gala press opening Saturday night at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. The Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities is mounting the music-filled look at groups such as The Shirelles, Brenda Lee and the Supremes. The opening is 8 p.m. Saturday night; Sunday matinee is at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $50 to $60. For additional info, click here.

Japanese Art show

Cannery Row Studios opens its show, "Wa—South Bay and Japan, Connection Beyond Boundaries," Saturday in Redondo Beach. The show, which runs for one week, features Japanese and Japanese-American artists. Opening reception is 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday. Gallery hours are noon to 9 p.m. daily. Located at 604 N. Francisca Ave. For more information, click here.

Concerts

Saint Rocke has a trio of concerts on the way: Rock band Gorgeous Got a Gun performs at 8 p.m. on Friday; 40 oz. to Freedom performs a tribute concert at 10 p.m. on Saturday, and Tom Sullivan takes the mike at 8 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, visit the website for the Hermosa club.

Over at Brixton South Bay, Cecilio & Kapono will perform Friday night at 8 p.m. and Virgo Madness All-Star Jam is on tap for Saturday at 8:30 p.m. in Dive Brixton. The Motels also perform at 8 p.m. Saturday night. For more details, visit the Redondo club's website.  

Yom Kippur Services

Area temples will be conducting Yom Kippur services in observance of the High Holy Day, which begins at sundown Friday. Services at 10 a.m. Saturday at Temple Shalom of the South Bay (1818 Monterey Blvd., Hermosa Beach) and 11 a.m. Temple Menorah (1101 Camino Real, Redondo Beach). Services throughout the day at Congregation Tikvat Jacob (1829 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach). 

Mystery-filled race in Hermosa

The Golden Heart Race takes off from American Martyrs Catholic School in Manhattan Beach on Sunday afternoon. Participants will be challenged with a series of obstacles, puzzles and clues. The urban race begins at 12:30 p.m. Tickets cost $75. For additional details, see related Patch event listing.