South Bay by Jackie Weekend Guide December 26, 2019

Okay, everybody, here we are at the end of yet another decade. Dang, time sure flies! I l know it’s a tradition to make New Year’s resolutions, but they always seem to entail some form of struggle – like you have to suffer to improve yourself. I’ve never subscribed to that ideology and prefer to focus on what feels good. You know what makes me feel good? Doing something for others. Whether it’s a monetary donation or volunteering your time or lending an ear or assisting an elderly person or mentoring a child – these are the things that, in the end, will bring YOU joy. So, here’s to a joyous, roaring, 2020!!!
The Jokers will be throwing an ###strong tonight, Thursday, December 26 from 7:30 to 11 p.m. at PV Bowl’s Cove Bar. It’s a great way to relax after the holidays, having hosted lots of family, big dinners and big clean-ups. They’ll be playing favorite dance/pop tunes from your growing up years, so come on down and plan on having fun with friends and the band. If you are going to attend, send them your favorite oldie. If they know it, good chance they’ll put it on the song list and dedicate it to you and your friends. The Jokers are big on birthdays too and love to sing a hearty Sheriff John and/or Beatles Happy Birthday to you. No cover charge! To learn more about The Jokers, visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/The-Jokers-1969396543158056/. PV Bowl’s Cove Bar (21 and over) is located at 24600 Crenshaw Boulevard, between Skypark Drive and Lomita Boulevard in Torrance.
The Roadium Open Air Market presents Drive-In Movie Nights this fall and winter. The Roadium is reviving its classic 1950’s drive-in for a one-of-a-kind movie-going experience. On select Friday nights, guests can enjoy a great film in this throwback retro setting, along with food trucks, concessions, and more. The schedule is as follows:
12/27/19 The Karate Kid
01/31/20 Toy Story 1
02/28/20 Up
Gates open at 6:30 p.m. with the movie starting at sundown. 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.
Absolution Brewing presents Beer & Magic on Friday, December 27 from 7 to 10 p.m. Drop by the taproom for a night of amazing illusions and optical wonders, along with a large selection of CRAFT BEER! No reservations required, see you there! For additional information, visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/absolutionbrewing/. Absolution Brewing Company is located at 2878 Columbia Street, Torrance, CA 90503.
Smokin Smitty & the Masters of Music are celebrating the season with a Funky Holiday Jam Party on Saturday, December 28 starting at 9 p.m. at the Bull Pen. The Masters of Music is an all-star band of musicians who have played, or recorded with, some of the top acts in the music business including Earth Wind & Fire, The Commodores, Ike & Tina Turner, James Brown, Bo Diddly, Robert Daltry, George Clinton and more! They’ll keep you on your feet all night long, so be sure to wear your dancin’ shoes! For additional information, visit the website at http://www.thebullpenredondo.com/. The Bull Pen is located at 314 Avenue I in Redondo Beach.

Okay, now my mouth is watering….. Ring in the New Year at Manhattan House on Tuesday, December 31 starting at 5 p.m. The evening will feature live entertainment, a special four course, prix fixe menu and a midnight toast! The menu offers an array of delectable options including Grilled Acadian Pearl Oysters, Sonoma Lamb Crudo, Grilled Tiger Prawns, Pappardelle, Grilled Wagyu Skirt Steak, Pan Roasted Halibut and more! Dinner is $85 per person. For additional information and to make reservations, call (310) 574-2277 or visit the website at http://www.manhattanhouse.pub/. Manhattan House is located at 1019 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.
Shade Hotel Manhattan Beach will ring in 2020 Above the Clouds on New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Shade Hotel Manhattan Beach will transport guests to a Chateau in the Alps to welcome the New Year with the perfect ambiance for you to celebrate! Feast on ski-inspired hors d’oeuvres and decadent dessert displays while ringing in the New Year with your very own split of champagne at midnight. Attendees will enjoy a welcome winter cocktail, casino tables, prizes, dance floor, lite bites, midnight champagne toast, iced martini bar and ski swag. This event will take you to a winter wonderland without all the travel hassle. Dress in your favorite aprés ski winter couture. For bottle service, VIP lounge reservations, and questions, call 310-469-3466. Tickets are $125 per person. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the Eventbrite page at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/above-the-clouds-shade-hotel-nye-apres-ski-party-tickets-79404068707. Shade Hotel is located at 1221 North Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach, CA, 90266.
The Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau presents the annual New Year’s Eve Celebration on Pier Plaza on Saturday, December 31 beginning at 8 p.m. Pier Plaza is the place to be this New Year’s Eve so gather your family and friends and head to the beach to ring in the New Year the South Bay way! The fabulous Lou Giovannetti and His Big Band Orchestra will be performing standards from the big band era, so be sure to wear your dancin’ shoes! At 9 p.m. and midnight, a big screen will play the ball drop from Times Square. Bring your party hats and noise makers! If you plan to have dinner at one of the many area restaurants, reservations are highly recommended. This event is FREE to attend! For additional information, visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/events/444710586239536/. Pier Plaza is located at the western-most end of Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach.
Shade Redondo Beach will ring in 2020 with the 80s Glam New Year’s Eve Party on Tuesday, December 31 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. The event package includes access to all three levels of the events building, DJ, dancing, entertainment, and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight! Tickets are $95/$135 per person. To book a dinner reservation at Sea Level Restaurant & Lounge, please call 310.921.8950. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the Eventbrite page at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/80s-glam-shade-hotel-nye-2020-tickets-79448002113. Shade Hotel Redondo Beach is located at 655 North Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
Terranea Resort presents a New Year’s Eve Underwater Extravaganza on Tuesday, December 31 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Count down to 2020 with a dazzling celebration for those 21 and over, including an open bar with VIP bottle service available. Enjoy a variety of food stations from Terranea’s award-winning culinary team and dance the night away to tunes provided by a live DJ. A room package is available that includes two tickets to the Extravaganza. Pre-purchase tickets online for $185. Tickets bought at the door are $200. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at https://www.terranea.com/events/featured-events/nye-extravaganza. Terranea Resort is located at 100 Terranea Way in Rancho Palos Verdes.

Berry Bly Productions presents New Year’s Eve 2020 on Tuesday, December 31 beginning at 9 p.m. at The Westdrift Hotel. The theme is black, silver and gold, so dress to impress and start the New Year in style! Attendees will enjoy multiple rooms of dancing and DJ’s including DJ Quasar, Jimbo, Mikie Smithers and others, complimentary champagne toast at midnight, festive party favors, midnight countdown lighting experience and balloon drop, red carpet photo opportunities, NYE photo booth experience and a “Play For Charity” full casino with great prizes ($100 of playing chips included). A portion of the ticket sales and all of the proceeds from the Casino will benefit the Walk With Sally Foundation. Tickets are $80. For additional information, visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/berryblyproductions . The Westdrift is located at 1400 Parkview Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.
Here’s a HEADS-UP on a few events you’ll want to plan for now!
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/riviera-village-first-friday
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/peninsula-cars-coffee-2
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/goat-yoga
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/center-health-fitness-open-house
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/first-saturday-sweep
This event listing is current as of yesterday, but new events are posted EVERY DAY! Check the website for updates at http://www.SouthBayByJackie.com for details on these and other events happening throughout the South Bay.
Roman Aroma is leaving the Green Street development on Catalina Avenue and moving to a new location. They closed shop on 12/24 to pack up and move to their new space in the South Bay Galleria. (I’m going to miss stopping in for a bite while I get my car washed.) For additional information, visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/romanaromasocal. The South Bay Galleria is located at 1815 Hawthorne Boulevard, Suite 144. Redondo Beach, CA 90278.
Early Bird Pricing for the South Bay Women’s Conference ends December 31! The South Bay Women’s Conference is an annual inspirational event that centers on awarding scholarships to deserving South Bay women to pursue business degrees. Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired by a number of amazing young women who will be our future leaders, business owners and world-changers. As you look to the new year, resolve to be a part of this inspiring event! Early Bird Tickets are $125. For additional information, visit the website at https://www.southbaywomensconference.com.
Community members are invited to sign-up for Alert Notifications for local emergencies, disasters and other urgent information on the Everbridge system. Several South Bay cities have established a mass notification system as part of an integrated regional platform with Everbridge. Alert South Bay is a notification system aimed to keep communities informed about disasters, emergencies and other urgent information. The Alert South Bay system gives South Bay Police, Fire, and Emergency Management the ability to deliver critical notifications to local communities. Alert notifications would begin after Jan 1, 2020. Text “ALERTSB” to “888777” to obtain a link to the South Bay Alert public portal and sign-up to receive these alerts.

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 January Calendar of Events 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 additional information on Library programs and services, please call (310) 318-0675, option 5 for Adult or Teen Programs, (310) 318-0675, option 6 for Children’s Programs or visit the website at http://www.redondo.org/library.
Free Parking
Hermosa Beach commercial areas: through December 25
Riviera Village: through January 1
Redondo Pier: through January 1
Manhattan Beach: through December 25
The South Bay Show is on hiatus for the next two weeks, but we’ll be airing re-runs of the best shows from 2019! Be sure to tune in and catch up at https://www.SouthBayByJackie.com/blog-talk-radio.php.
Happy New Year and have a fabulous South Bay weekend!
Jackie

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