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South Bay by Jackie Weekend Guide July 4, 2019
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Happy, happy Fourth of July everybody! Ya gotta love a four-day, summer holiday, weekend! My husband and I have a big day ahead of us, starting with a Strand cruise to a friend’s house party in El Porto. We head out mid-morning, before the Strand gets too crowded…..the ride back is another story. It’s quite the spectacle with a huge police presence – mounted police (horseback and ATVs) on the beach, law enforcement helicopters buzzing the coastline, and all sorts of tactical equipment and vehicles on display the entire length of the Strand (last year I saw a Bearcat!) – throw in several thousand revelers and you’re going nowhere fast on a bicycle. (Local’s tip: take the alley!) After dropping the bikes at home, we’ll head south to Terranea for Music on the Meadows (thinking we might want to Uber to that). We won’t stay for the whole show since we’ll be attending a friend’s roof-top, fireworks viewing party later tonight. There’s no shortage of fantastic, holiday events taking place all over the South Bay today, so get out there and celebrate the birth of our fabulous country! Time for the annual Public Service Announcement! Fireworks are illegal in all South Bay cities, so don’t even think about it. With the ever-present fire danger, this should be a no-brainer, never mind how it freaks out the pets.
The Redondo Beach Night Market is on hiatus tonight due to the holiday. For additional information, visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/nativeharvestevents/.
Come out and support the Torrance Fire Department for the annual 4th of July All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast today, Thursday, July 4 from 7 to 11 a.m. at Torrance Fire Station #1. Start the holiday with a hearty breakfast while supporting the Torrance Fire Department! All proceeds will benefit Torrance Fire Explorer Post 343. Tickets are $10 per person. For additional information, click here. Torrance Fire Station #1 is located at 1701 Crenshaw Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90501.
The Village Runner presents the annual Fourth of July 5K Run/Walk & Firecracker Dash sponsored by UCLA Health. This very popular local event gets underway at 8 a.m. today, Thursday, July 4 in front of the Village Runner store in Riviera Village. The route starts on Catalina Avenue and heads north three blocks to Avenue I for a left turn west to the Esplanade. The course continues north to Torrance Boulevard for a U-turn to retrace the route back to the finish line. There will be chip timing, water stations, sponsored refreshments, age division awards and cash prizes to the top three overall male and female runners in the 5K and all participants will receive a 4th of July Run t-shirt. For additional information and registration, call 310-375-2626 or visit the website at http://www.villagerunner.com/4th-of-july-5k/. The Village Runner is located at 1611 South Catalina Avenue, #105, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
The City of Palos Verdes Estates proudly presents ###strong today, Thursday, July 4 beginning at 9:30 a.m. This free community event is a favorite with locals and visitors alike. Pack a picnic basket and plan to make a day of it. Enjoy family games, face painting, magic show, patriotic music, food and more. Children are encouraged to decorate their bicycles in red, white and blue and participate in the Patriotic Bicycle Parade. If you plan to take part in the Apple Pie Contest, you should arrive early to submit your entry. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.pvjuly4.org/index.php. All activities take place on the playing fields of Malaga Cove School located at 300 Paseo Del Mar in Palos Verdes Estates.
The El Segundo Recreation & Parks Department proudly presents the 4th of July Community Celebration & Fireworks Spectacular today, Thursday, July 4. The celebration is an all-day event with activities for the entire family and takes place in Recreation Park. The fun gets underway at 10 a.m. with a Hula Hoop contest, water balloon toss, sack races and more. The El Segundo Kiwanis Club is sponsoring a pie eating contest at 1:30 p.m. followed by a watermelon eating contest at 2:15 p.m. sponsored by the El Segundo Rotary Club. Proceeds from the food and snack booths will benefit local community and school groups. Enjoy live music at Stevenson Field from 5 to 8:45 p.m. Wristband required! The fireworks show sponsored by Chevron blasts off at 9 p.m. with expanded seating opportunities including general admission, senior citizen and resident priority seating. For additional information, call 310-524-2700 or visit the website at https://elsegundo.org/depts/recreation/default.asp. Recreation Park is located at 401 East Sheldon Street in El Segundo.
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes presents the annual 4th of July Celebration today, Thursday, July 4 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Point Vicente Park and RPV Civic Center. The event features arts and crafts booths, carnival rides, games and contests, a petting zoo and the Jim Gamble Puppet Show! Rancho Caninos Dog Park will be closed during this event. Admission to the celebration is free, and complimentary shuttle service will be provided to and from the Point Vicente Interpretive Center located at 31550 Palos Verdes Drive West. On-site parking will be available on a first come, first-served basis for $5 per vehicle. For additional information, call 310-544-5260 or visit the website at http://www.rpvca.gov. Rancho Palos Verdes Civic Center is located at 30940 Hawthorne Boulevard in Rancho Palos Verdes.
Celebrate Independence Day with Music on the Meadows today, Thursday, July 4 from 2 to 9 p.m. at Terranea Resort. Terranea invites guests of all ages for an afternoon filled with musical headliner Wilson Phillips, Farm-to-Terranea cuisine, local breweries, and more. In addition, concert goers may purchase a variety of Farm-to-Terranea signature dishes and a selection of wines and craft beers. Outside food and drink, pets, umbrellas, coolers and personal chairs are not permitted. General admission tickets are $55, VIP tickets are $115. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at https://www.terranea.com/events/featured-events/music-on-the-meadows. Terranea Resort is located at 100 Terranea Way in Rancho Palos Verdes.
The City of Redondo Beach presents the annual Seaside Lagoon 4th of July Celebration & Fireworks Spectacular today, Thursday, July 4 beginning at 2 p.m. This family friendly event will feature first come, first serve seating throughout the Seaside Lagoon. Bring your beach chairs, blankets and umbrellas (tents are not permitted). Gates open at 2 p.m. and lifeguards will be on duty. All day fun for the kids includes swimming with family in the warm water lagoon, inflatable slides, arts & crafts, party music with a live DJ, and a special menu of food and beverages from Ruby’s Diner. Attendees are also welcome to bring prepared foods and drinks. The event will be alcohol free; no alcohol sales inside the lagoon and no outside alcohol will be permitted. Seaside Lagoon offers a safe, family-friendly atmosphere to celebrate the 4th of July! Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children. Parking is available at the Marina Parking Lot & Pier and Plaza Garages. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit https://rbfireworks.ticketleap.com/july4/dates/Jul-04-2019_at_0200PM. Seaside Lagoon is located at 200 Portofino Way in Redondo Beach.
The City of Gardena will host the annual 4th of July Celebration at Rowley Park today, Thursday, July 4 beginning at 5 p.m. The event features fireworks and food trucks. Attendees should bring their own blankets, lawn chairs and umbrellas for an evening in the park. The fireworks show will begin at dusk. Personal fireworks are not permitted. For additional information, call 310-217-9537 or visit the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/1048455638611609/. Rowley Park is located at 13220 South Van Ness Avenue in Gardena.
Celebrate America’s birthday at the 4th of July Pool Party today, Thursday, July 4 from 5 to 10 p.m. on the Aquadeck at Shade Hotel in Redondo Beach. Guests will enjoy music, refreshing drinks and delicious bites and prime viewing of the fireworks show! Admission is $20. For cabana reservation and bottle service, call 310-921-8940. For additional information, visit the website at http://rb.shadehotel.com/ or call 310-921-8940. Shade Redondo Beach is located at 655 North Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
The Redondo Beach Pier Association presents the Summer of Music Concert Series every Thursday and Saturday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. starting today, July 4 and running through August 31. The free concert series kicks off on the 4th of July from 6 to 8 p.m. The first concert will be followed by the annual fireworks display beginning at 9 p.m. The fireworks can be viewed for free from Redondo Beach Pier. Parking will be a $20 flat rate on July 4th and all other times, parking at the Redondo Beach Pier (north or south structures), is $2.00 per hour. Concerts on July 18, July 27, August 15 and August 24 will take place on the octagon below Kincaid’s. These concerts are free to the public, so grab a few beach chairs and gather your family, friends and neighbors for a casual, relaxing evening of entertainment the South Bay way. All pier events are weather permitting. Concert schedule is subject to change. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.redondopier.com/events/. The Redondo Beach Pier is located at 100 Fisherman’s Wharf in Redondo Beach.
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The City of Torrance will host the 4th of July Fireworks Show today, Thursday, July 4 at 9 p.m. at the Torrance Civic Center. The 20-minute show will feature a patriotic soundtrack to complement the more than 1,000 shells being fired. The internal Civic Center parking lot will be closed for the launching of the fireworks, however, surrounding parking lots will be open for the general public to view the show. In addition, the Toyota Sports Complex and a portion of the Courthouse parking lot will be open for public viewing. Tickets will be required to enter the Toyota Sports Complex viewing area. These FREE tickets are available now, and must be picked up in advance from either the Cultural Arts Center Box office at the James Armstrong Theatre (3330 Civic Center Drive) or from the Community Services Department located in the West Annex of City Hall (3031 Torrance Blvd). There are a limited number of tickets available for access to the Toyota Sports complex. All other areas will be available on a first come, first served basis. To see the list of prohibited items (and there are a LOT of them) visit https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/torrance-4th-july-fireworks-show/. Staff will be posted at the entrance to ensure that prohibited items do not enter the facility. The City recommends that bags not be brought into the facility, and reserves the right to conduct bag checks. Gates to the Toyota Sports Complex will open at 7 p.m., and will close 30 minutes after the show ends. In an effort to protect the synthetic turf field, no food or drinks (excluding bottled water) will be allowed into the complex, and only chairs with rounded bottoms such as beach chairs will be allowed. In anticipation of the holiday, the City of Torrance is also reminding everyone that within the City of Torrance, it is against the law to possess, store, offer for sale, expose for sale, sell at retail, give, furnish, use, or explode any fireworks, including those fireworks defined in the California Health and Safety Code as safe and sane fireworks. For additional information, visit the website at https://www.torranceca.gov/. The LA County Courthouse parking lot is located at Maple Avenue, north of Torrance Blvd. The Toyota Sports Complex is located at 555 Maple Avenue.
Ten Thousand Villages will host a Thank You Celebration Friday, July 5 through Sunday, July 7 during normal business hours. Ten Thousand Villages in Redondo Beach wants to thank the community for five years of successful business. The weekend-long event will feature face painting, sidewalk chalk art for the children, and treats for all, along with prize drawings throughout the weekend. Over the past five years their mission has been to create opportunities for artisans in developing countries, to enable them to earn income by bringing their products to markets via long-term, Fair Trade relationships. For additional information, visit the website at https://www.tenthousandvillages.com/redondobeach#fndtn-home. Ten Thousand Villages is located at 1907 South Catalina Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
Riviera Village presents First Friday on July 5 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. For additional information, visit the website at http://rivieravillage.net/.
The Roadium Open Air Market presents Summer Fridays Drive-In Movies every Friday (July 5) this summer. The Roadium is reviving its classic 1950’s drive-in for a one-of-a-kind movie-going experience this summer. Every Friday night, guests can enjoy a great film in this throwback retro setting, along with food trucks, movie concessions, and more. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. with the movie starting at 8 p.m. This week, attendees will enjoy a screening of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. http://roadium.com/. The Roadium Open Air Market is located at 2500 West Redondo Beach Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90504.
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This summer, Shakespeare by the Sea presents two brand new productions staged at venues throughout the South Bay. Performances of The Comedy of Errors and Henry V will take place during July and August.
· The Comedy of Errors: A classic Shakespearean romp of mistaken identity-it’s mischief and mayhem galore! Two young visitors arrive in the city unaware that their long-lost twins already live there. Over the course of a single day, everything that can go wrong does go wrong: a marriage at breaking point, a missing gold chain, an unpaid debt, and a dubious arrest. It’s mischief and mayhem galore!
· Henry V: Shakespeare’s most patriotic and inspiring play tells of a young King Henry V who seeks to unite his beloved England. After laying claim to French lands and being ridiculed, Henry marches off to war. Although sorely outnumbered, Henry rallies his troops and, at Agincourt, achieves a decisive victory. The schedule for this weekend:
-Sunday, July 7 at 7pm: The Comedy of Errors, New Venue - Civic Center 30940 Hawthorne Blvd, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275.Huge grassy field with where audience members can place their beach chairs. Blankets a must. Starts out warm/hot, but marine layer floats in by intermission – layered clothing recommended.
-Wednesday, July 10 at 7pm: Henry V
-Thursday, July 11 at 7pm: The Comedy of Errors
-Hermosa Beach – Valley Park, Valley & Gould
The performance is on the other side of the bandshell – on the rolling grassy area directly behind it. Gets a little damp and chilly. Parking is available on the streets surrounding the park, at the elementary school on Gould, and in the surrounding neighborhood. Cement pathways lead you into the park.
Shakespeare by the Sea is a non-profit organization whose mission is to ignite imagination, promote literacy and offer a venue for technical and performing artists to exercise their passion. So grab a few lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic basket and settle in for a theater production by the greatest playwright of all time. These shows are free and open to the public. All seating is on a first come, first serve basis. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.shakespearebythesea.org/.
Join Beach Cities Health District for the FREE Summer Fitness Series: Mindful Yoga on the Beach, every Monday evening in July at 6 p.m. The weekly event takes place on the sand south of the Manhattan Beach Pier. Get moving and de-stress with this free, public event that brings together community, fitness and fun! Everyone is welcome to participate — women, men and children — and you can participate at your own pace. Registration starts at 6 p.m. with the hour-long yoga class beginning at 6:30. All participants must sign a waiver. Attendees should bring their own yoga mat. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable, athletic clothing and bring a jacket in case of cool weather. Classes will be led by certified instructors from the Center for Health & Fitness. For additional information and to register, call 310.374.3426 or visit the website at http://www.bchd.org/freefitness. The Manhattan Beach Pier is located at the western end of Manhattan Beach Boulevard in Manhattan Beach.
Harbor City Rec Center presents Movies in the Park on Tuesday, July 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Harbor City Rec Center. Attendees will enjoy a screening of Holes. There will be food trucks on site and free popcorn (while supplies last). Bring blankets and chairs and join family, friends and neighbors for an evening of cinema. On August 8, there will be a screening of Uglydolls. For additional information, visit the website at https://www.laparks.org/reccenter/harbor-city. The Harbor City Rec Center is located at 24901 Frampton Avenue, Harbor City, CA 90710.
Duff’s CakeMix will host a Kid’s Cake Decorating Competition on Wednesday, July 10 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the new do-it-yourself cake decorating studio in El Segundo. Join Food Network star, Duff Goldman, Geof Manthorne and friends, for a fun and unique cake decorating competition. They’ll provide everything you need from start to finish to create your own masterpiece. Decorators will be given one hour to create their own unique design. At the end of the hour, celebrity hosts will announce their top three cakes. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will be awarded awesome prizes.
1st place prize – cake party for up to 18 guests
2nd place prize – cake party for up to 10 guests
3rd place prize – cake party for up to 6 guests
The event is limited to kids 17 and under and one chaperone. Get a 35% discount with the code SBJACKIE.
Event Timeline:
1:45PM-2:15PM: check-in and arrivals, check out inspiration
2:15PM-2:30PM: introduction and competition rules
:30PM-3:30PM: timed cake decorating
3:30PM-3:45PM: judging and prizes
3:45PM-4:30PM: meet & greet opportunity
Registration fee is $100 per person. Registrants will receive a follow up email prior to the event for your cake flavor and base color. For additional information and to register, visit the Eventbrite page at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kids-cake-decorating-competition-with-duff-goldman-friends-el-segundo-tickets-63544508335?aff=sbj. Duff’s CakeMix is located at 710 Allied Way, El Segundo, CA 90245.
Here’s a HEADS-UP on a few events you’ll want to plan for now!
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/mixer-in-the-park/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-greek-festival/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/beauty-cult-grand-opening/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/discover-manhattan-beach/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/movie-night-scbg-2/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/seaside-heroes-park-community-beautification-event/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/yoga-octagon-redondo-pier/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/kinecta-community-celebration-chili-cook-off/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/summer-music-series-del-amo-fashion-center/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/peninsula-summer-wine-walk/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/movie-stars-lomita/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/senior-comedy-afternoons/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/el-segundo-summer-concerts-in-the-park-series/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/beauty-nature-film-series/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/chefs-cellars/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/first-surf-eat/
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.
Don’t forget these Summer Concert Series that have already begun!
Live Music at Metlox
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/live-music-metlox/
Nelson’s Summer Concert Series
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/nelsons-summer-concert-series-4/
Lunada Bay Concert Series
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/lunada-bay-summer-concerts/
Polliwog Park Summer Concert Series
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/summer-concert-series-in-polliwog-park/
Zymurgy Brew Works & Tasting Room will be closing as of July 31, 2019. But… there’s some good news! Smog City will be taking over the location and will continue to build a thriving taproom culture! After a short remodel, Smog City will open, hopefully on Sept 1, with a new design but the same concept of community, craft and education. The folks over at Smog anticipate pouring many of their exclusive and experimental craft beers here at the new taproom, Smog City West, alongside their well-known beers. With 16 taps, a new long bar and a comfortable lounge area, Smog City West is going to be a fun, new, gathering place for customers, new and old! The former Zymurgy Brew Works/soon to be Smog City West, is located at 22755 Hawthorne Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90505.
The next step in the Healthy Living Campus project is developing an Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The EIR process will examine impacts of multiple environmental topics, including aesthetics and visual resources, air quality, water quality, land use and planning, transportation, noise, vibration and more. The public scoping meetings will help identify the range of actions, alternatives, mitigation measures and significant effects to be analyzed in depth during the EIR process. The meetings are scheduled for:
-Monday, July 15
6 – 8 p.m.
Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center
1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Redondo Beach
-Wednesday, July 17
6 – 8 p.m.Joslyn Community Center
1601 N. Valley Dr., Manhattan Beach
-Monday, July 22
6 – 8 p.m.
Hermosa Beach City Hall Council Chambers
1315 Valley Dr, Hermosa Beach
For additional information and to RSVP, visit the website at http://www.bchdcampus.org/eir.
The Redondo Beach Police Department is now accepting applications for the Youth Battle of the Bands. Sponsored by the RBPD and B2 Insurance, the Youth Battle of the Bands will take place on Saturday, August 3 at 7 p.m. at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. The event is a FREE concert where youth bands will perform and compete. This is your chance to live the rock star dream! For additional information and to download the application, click here. The Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center is located at 1935 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Redondo Beach, CA 90278.
South Bay residents should avoid moving citrus material this summer due to detection of a harmful citrus tree disease. California residents are being urged to avoid transporting citrus tree material while traveling this summer due to the highest-ever threat of a deadly citrus tree disease called Huanglongbing (HLB). HLB is spread by a tiny insect, the Asian citrus psyllid, as it feeds on citrus tree leaves. The small pest can have devastating consequences to California’s citrus trees – both backyard and commercial – if it is unknowingly transported on citrus tree leaves and stems. While HLB is not harmful to humans or animals, there is no cure for the disease and infected trees will die. Learn more at http://www.CaliforniaCitrusThreat.org.
We’ll be airing reruns of The South Bay Show today and tomorrow. Now is the time to catch up on some of the shows you missed this year! Check out the archives at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/blog-talk-radio.php.
Have a fun-filled Fourth of July and fabulous South Bay weekend!
Jackie
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