South Bay by Jackie Weekend Guide January 30, 2020

Aren’t you loving this gorgeous weather… in January?!? It’s one of the best reasons to live in So Cal. Anyway, the big Super Bowl weekend is here and there will be parties everywhere. Just a word of warning – I’ve received press releases from multiple local police departments and they’ll be out in force and on the lookout for drivers under the influence. So you know what? JUST DON’T DRIVE! It’s going to be in the 80s over the weekend and a bicycle has always been the best way to get around the South Bay. I’m sure Uber and Lyft will have surge pricing in effect, but it’s still a lot cheaper (and way less embarrassing) than ending up in the pokey! So whether you’ll be indoors routing for your team or outdoors enjoying the weather, travel safe…. and don’t forget the sunscreen!
DineLA Restaurant Week ends tomorrow, Friday, January 31! DineLA Restaurant Week is a bi-annual dining event established to introduce diners to the extensive assortment of restaurants in neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles County. Local foodies and visitors to the area will have the opportunity to enjoy a selection of specially priced prix fixe menus from some of LA’s best restaurants during this this period. Restaurants from El Segundo to Palos Verdes will be participating in this culinary event. Some of the restaurants will feature lunch, some will offer dinner and some will present both so be sure to check the website at https://www.discoverlosangeles.com/dinela. Diners may also make a reservation online at Open Table or contact the restaurant directly. Due to the popularity of this event, advance reservations are strongly recommended. Walk-ins are welcome but there is no guarantee they can be accommodated.
The Women in Tech Networking Happy Hour will take place tonight, Thursday, January 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Shade Hotel. This mixer brings together some of the most influential and inspiring women entrepreneurs, investors, and tech executives in Los Angeles. Who is this event for? Women leaders in tech, women entrepreneurs in tech, and the men and women who support and invest in them! Enjoy networking in a fun, relaxed atmosphere; mingle with highly successful men and women in the entrepreneur, startup, and tech space; connect to fellow techies that can help you advance your career or business; meet developers to recruit for projects; and maybe find your next client, employee, business partner or co-founder. This event is FREE to attend. For additional information and registration, visit the Eventbrite page at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-in-tech-networking-happy-hour-the-shade-tickets-82867632319. Shade Hotel is located at 1221 North Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.
Gelson’s Pint Night will feature Strand Brewing Beers on Friday, January 31 from 4 to 7 p.m. They’ll be featuring Blonde Ale, Beach House Amber Ale, 24th Street Pale Ale and Little Bear IPA. Attendees will receive a FREE pint glass with the purchase of any Strand Beer by the glass. Enjoy $2 off Tapas (excludes burgers and sushi). For additional information, visit the website at https://business.manhattanbeachchamber.com/events/details/gelson-s-pint-night-with-strand-brewing-co-9625. Gelson’s Manhattan Beach is located at 707 N Sepulveda Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.
Gather round the campfire when Virtual Campfire plays on Friday, January 31 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Project Barley. Bring your tents, sleeping bags and marshmallows (just kidding) for a night of music, craft beer and fun in Lomita! No cover charge! For additional information, visit the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/162857985049831/. Project Barley Brewery is located at 2308 Pacific Coast Highway, Lomita, CA 90717.
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:
• 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.

The Beach Cities Symphony presents Heartbreak and Homeland, the second concert of the 70th season on Friday, January 31 in the Marsee Auditorium at El Camino College. Paul Piazza will conduct Holst’s Somerset Rhapsody, Beethoven’s A! Perfido, Dvorak’s Symphony No.8, and Puccini’s Vissi D’Arte. Erin Wood is the featured soprano soloist. There will be a pre-concert lecture at 7:15 pm with the concert starting at 8:00 pm. This concert is FREE to attend! On-campus parking is $3. For additional information, call (310) 374-7461 or visit the website at http://www.BeachCitiesSymphony.org. El Camino College is located at the intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and Redondo Beach Boulevard in Torrance.
The El Segundo Public Library presents ###strong on Friday, January 31 from 7 to 9 p.m. The community is invited for a special after-hours library event as legendary artist John Van Hamersveld and rock n’ roll photographer Henry Diltz discuss their artistic careers and experiences working with music’s most iconic classic artists of the 1960s and 1970s. This event is FREE to attend! For additional information, visit the website at https://www.elsegundochamber.com/events-and-news or call 310-524-2728. The El Segundo Public Library is located at 111 West Mariposa Avenue, El Segundo, CA 90245.
The Palos Verdes Concours d’Elegance presents Peninsula Cars & Coffee every first Saturday (February 1) of each month from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Promenade on the Peninsula parking structure top deck. Attention car hobbyists and enthusiasts! Bring you hot rod, custom, muscle car, sports car, antique, classic or exotic or other special interest car or truck…. or just yourself! It’s the perfect opportunity to meet other South Bay gear heads! This event is FREE to attend for both the public and those displaying a vehicle. For additional information, visit the website at https://www.pvconcours.org/peninsula-cars-and-coffee. Promenade on the Peninsula is located at 550 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274. Entrance to the top deck of the parking structure is located on Indian Peak Road.
There will be a Community March in support of the Hermosa Beach Police Department on Saturday, February 1 at 9 a.m. Participants should meet at the Tim Kelly statue at the base of the Hermosa Beach pier at 9 a.m. The group will then walk up to City Hall. The purpose of the march is to get the Hermosa Beach Police Department fully staffed, enforce quality of life laws and show the Mayor and City Council the community’s support for their police department. For additional information, visit the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/513649912589827/. The Hermosa Beach Pier is located at Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach, CA.
Keep the Esplanade Beautiful hosts the monthly Esplanade Sweep on Saturday, February 1 from 9 to 10 a.m. The Esplanade, located on the west side of the street from Knob Hill to Miramar Park, is the crown jewel of Redondo Beach! Each of us that walks, runs, rides, or just sits along the Esplanade enjoying the view have a vested interest and responsibility to help maintain it. While we enjoy the Esplanade in different ways, perhaps with our friends and families, our dogs and bike riding clubs, some debris and wear and tear is inevitable, but it’s not just the city’s responsibility to clean up after us – we are all responsible for our environment. The Keep the Esplanade Beautiful committee is reaching out to the community and asking you to come out every first Saturday for an hour, and join fellow residents in a team effort to “Help Keep the Esplanade Clean”. The committee will provide supplies, direction and hopefully some laughs, as residents work together as role models for others that also use the Esplanade. Volunteers will meet on the Esplanade and Avenue I at 9 a.m. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Sue at sbbodytender@yahoo.com. For additional information, visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/KeeptheEsplanadeBeautiful/. Your consideration is much appreciated and we look forward to seeing you on the Esplanade!!>

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Head to Hermosa Beach for the Java Man Jam on Saturday, February 1 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. It’s going to be a full day of music and coffee! Jack Tracy will be the emcee and the line-up is as follows:
• 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Nick Shattuck
• 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Charles Owens
• 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Olivia Pucci
• 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm The DropOffs
This event is FREE to attend. Bring your beach chair! For additional information, visit the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/1066953890305860/. Java Man is located at 157 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.
The Torrance Rose Float Association presents the annual Celebration & Board Installation Dinner on Saturday, February 1 at 5:30 p.m. at the Toyota Meeting Hall. This is the start of the fundraising effort for the 2021 Rose Parade float. There will be a buffet dinner catered by SNAX and an opportunity drawing. Tickets are $1 each or 6 tickets for $5. Win tickets to games, theater, Pageant of the Masters and more. Tickets are $25. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://www.torrancerosefloat.org. The Toyota Meeting Hall is located in the Torrance Civic Center at 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance, CA.
Torrance Memorial’s Young Physicians and Professionals Alliance (YPPA) will host the annual Mardi Gras-themed Casino Night on Saturday, February 1 at 6:30 p.m. at Hoffman Health Conference Center. Attendees will enjoy drinks and dinner and try their luck at the gaming tables. Wear your finest Mardi Gras masks and pile on the beads! Tickets are $50 for YPPA members and $80 for non-members. Ticket includes dinner, drinks, dancing, and $200 in casino chips. For additional information and ticket purchase, call 310-517-4728 or visit the website at https://www.torrancememorialfoundation.org/casino-night. Hoffman Health Conference Center is located at 3315 Medical Center Drive in Torrance.
The Jokers will perform A Night of Motown on Saturday, February 1 at Hey 19 Public House. Now for something different. A night of Motown and R&B only. South Bay’s classic rock band The Jokers are assembling their tribute to the Motown Sound with an evening of swingin’ favorites, including the fantastic Marvin Gaye and Smokey Robinson. Did you know Marvin Gaye was a jazz singer in search of a hit when Motown founder Berry Gordy began to mentor him and throw some “yeah yeah yeahs” into his songs? To this day, Marvin Gaye’s version of I Heard It Through the Grapevine is Motown’s biggest selling hit. Did you know the musical genius Stevie Wonder was only 11 years old when he was signed by Berry Gordy? The Supremes are one of Motown’s top commercial groups, along with the Jackson 5, the Four Tops, Miracles and Temptations. There’s a whole lot more, so come and hear for yourself! No cover charge! For additional information, visit the website at http://www.hey19publichouse.com/. Hey 19 Public House is located at 4525 Calle Mayor, Torrance, CA 90505.
The Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation presents Piano Men: Generations – The Music of Billy Joel & Elton John on Saturday, February 1 at 8 p.m. Nick and Terry Davies bring the music of rock legends Billy Joel and Elton John to life on stage in an out-of-this-world performance of Piano Men: Generations! With two pianos, a five-piece band, and three backup singers, Terry and Nick have pulled out all the stops to bring the audience to their feet by playing some of the most beloved songs from the past four decades. If you love the music of Billy Joel and Elton John, you won’t want to miss this show! We hope you’ll join us, just the way you are! Tickets are $40/$45/$50. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at https://torrancearts.org/piano-men/. The Torrance Cultural Arts Center is located at 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance, CA 90503.

The Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce presents the Redondo Beach Super Bowl Sunday 10K/5K Run/Walk on Sunday, February 2. Join more than 8,000 race enthusiasts at the South Bay’s biggest Super Bowl event! The Super Bowl Sunday 10K is a terrific way to celebrate the biggest day in American sports. Enjoy the picturesque sites of Redondo Beach – the Pacific Ocean, the Redondo Beach Pier, the Marina in King Harbor and the Wyland whale mural – as you make your way along the race route. The ocean breeze, salt air and mild temperatures make for perfect winter running conditions. Participants and guests will also enjoy great food, beverages and a variety of running accessories at the two-day Health & Fitness Expo presented by Michelob Ultra located at the Seaside Lagoon. The Expo takes place the day before the race, Saturday, February 1 and the day of the race Sunday, February 2, and is free and open to the public. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.redondo10k.com/expo. If that isn’t enough reason to get out of bed, maybe the lure of prizes will persuade you. The costume contest adds a wildly entertaining feature to the festivities and prizes are awarded in several categories. Start Super Bowl Sunday on a healthy, fun and festive note and finish in plenty of time to catch the coin toss! For additional information and registration, visit the website at http://www.redondo10k.com/. The Seaside Lagoon is located next to King Harbor, just north of the Redondo Beach Pier at 200 Portofino Way in Redondo Beach (at the corner of Harbor Drive and Beryl Street).
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/social-irrigation-south-coast-botanic-garden/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/seaside-heroes-park-community-beautification-event-torrance/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/yoga-octagon-redondo-pier/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/celebrate-lunar-new-year-shiok/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/nextstep-charity-poker-tournament-900-club/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/pvac-opening-reception/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/april-fools-comedy-improv-troupe/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/everychild-foundation-healing-center/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/women-of-influence/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/our-village-fundraiser/
This event listing is current as of yesterday, but new events are posted EVERY DAY! Check the website for updates at http://www.southbaybyjackie.co... for details on these and other events happening throughout the South Bay.

Road Closure: Pacific Coast Highway at Torrance Boulevard will be closed for street resurfacing and other road work starting today, Monday, February 3 at 8 p.m. through Tuesday, February 4 at 6 a.m. Vehicle and pedestrian traffic will be re-routed.
I’m sorry to report that two of the shops at The Collective in Malaga Cove, Jeffrey Scott Vintage and Mixt, will be closing their doors. Jeffrey Scott Vintage will be closing the end of this month and Mixt will close in February. If you haven’t been to either shop, now is the time to go – Mixt is having a closing sale with everything 50% off! The Collective is located at 324-326 Tejon Place, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274. (Just west of Malaga Plaza and behind City Hall.)
The Manhattan Beach City Council and administration are preparing recommendations for the annual budget and they want to know what matters most to you via the Budget Survey. You can tell them what YOUR budget priorities and the most important areas the City should invest in for the upcoming year. Are you ready to contribute? Click here to take the survey.
Senator Ben Allen is organizing a Toiletry Drive from Monday, January 27 through Friday, February 28. They are accepting donations of the following items in regular or travel sizes: soap, shampoo, hand sanitizer, lotion, toothbrushes and more. They will also be collecting hand and bath towels, socks and blankets. Items may be dropped off at Senator Allen’s District Office located at 2512 Artesia Boulevard, Suite 320, in Redondo Beach, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For additional information, visit https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/toiletry-drive/.
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 what’s on tap for February at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/redondo-beach-library-activities-2/.
FYI, I just adopted a goat through the PVPLC….. The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy offers a calendar full of special activities and monthly events. One of the South Bay’s best kept secrets is the surprising amount of natural habitat to be found in the area and it is the mission of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy to “preserve land and restore habitat for the enjoyment and education of all.” Take a look at what’s on tap for February at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/palos-verdes-peninsula-land-conservancy-activities/.
Want to know how easy it is to listen to The South Bay Show podcast? Just say, “Alexa, play The South Bay Show podcast.” Or “Siri, play The South Bay Show podcast.” Or “Google, play The South Bay Show podcast. See? Easy peasy! Listen during your commute to work, or during your workout at the gym – it’ll make the time fly by!
This morning on The South Bay Show: South Bay Spotlight, our guests are Tom Hoffarth and Karen Branhoust from Ten Thousand Villages in Redondo Beach’s Riviera Village and we’re going to learn what makes Ten Thousand Villages so unique and how, why and what the shop supports. Listen live at 8 a.m. or at your leisure at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/ten-thousand-villages/. Tune in every Thursday morning at 8 a.m. to keep up with what’s going down throughout the South Bay!
Tomorrow morning on The South Bay Show: Manhattan Beach 360, Our guest will be Jen Oliak, proprietor of Ounce of Salt Jewelry, and we’re going to learn a bit about the world of fine jewelry and the changes to the business model Jen is promoting. Listen live at 8 a.m. or at your leisure at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/jen-oliak-ounce-salt-jewelry/. Tune in every Friday morning at 8 a.m. for the latest happenings in Manhattan Beach!
Have a fabulous South Bay weekend!
Jackie
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