Manhattan Beach Weekend Guide: South Bay By Jackie

Are you ready? Here comes Halloween!

Las Candalistas presents the annual fall fundraiser today, Thursday, October 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Norris Pavilion. The event will showcase tabletop displays inspired by famous artists. The speaker series includes Skylar Thomson, The Food Stylist (TV food stylist and culinary producer as seen on Cutthroat Kitchen and Cooking Channel); Cakes: A Visual Statement by Nancy Domingues, (artistic cake designer); and The Art of the Cocktail with Adam Stearns, Terranea Mixologist. Attendees will enjoy appetizers, wine bar, sweet shoppe, boutique vendors, live music performed by local musician Laura Savitz and more. Net proceeds benefit South Bay children in need and environmental charities. Advance purchase tickets are $50, at the door, $55. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://lascandalistas.org/event/artinspiredentertaining/. The Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion is located at 501 Indian Peak Road, Rolling Hills Estates, CA.
The City of Hermosa Beach Parks and Recreation Department present Community Movie Night tonight, Thursday, October 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Theater. Celebrate Halloween with a special movie screening of Carrie. Did you know scenes from Carrie were filmed at the Hermosa Beach Community Center? Come watch this horror cult classic dressed in your best prom attire and enjoy a behind the scenes look at the filming spots used in the movie, complete with photo opportunities and haunted surprises. A reception at 6:30 will be hosted by the Hermosa Beach Historical Society with food and drinks. The movie starts at 8 p.m. Rated R, 1 Hour and 28 Minutes. Tickets are $10 for 18 and older, kids are free. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at https://apm.activecommunities.com/cityofhermosabeach/Activity_Search/3914. The Community Theater is located at 710 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.
Party with a purpose and kick off Halloween weekend at the monthly FTK Social Club Mixer tonight, Thursday, October 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Tower 12. Tower 12 has graciously agreed to host FTK for an evening of mixing and mingling. Enjoy games, appetizers, raffles, karaoke and an extended happy hour. Costumes are encouraged! Come learn more about upcoming volunteer opportunities through Walk with Sally and get inspired! Tickets are $20. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at https://donate.walkwithsally.org/event/ftk-october-halloween-mixer/e206458. Tower 12 is located at 53 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.
Golden State Brazilian Jiu Jitsu will host a Parents Night Out/Kids Halloween Party on Friday, October 26 from 5 to 9 p.m. Every month, this local martial arts school in Torrance hosts a Parents Night Out party for kids. This one will be Halloween themed and features food, beverages, games and activities. Costumes are encouraged! Parents, drop off the kids and go have some ‘me’ time. Tickets are $25. For additional information and ticket purchase, call (424) 247-7649, contact via email at info@goldenstatebjj.com or visit the website at https://www.goldenstatebjj.com/. Golden State Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is located at 19019 Hawthorne Boulevard, Suite 200A, Torrance, CA 90503.
The City of Gardena will host a Halloween Dance on Friday, October 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Nakaoka Community Center. This dance is for kids 12 and under and features a costume contest, refreshments, and of course, lots of dancing! Admission is $3 per person. For additional information, visit the website at http://gardenaevents.com/uncategorized/happy-halloween/. The Nakaoka Community Center is located at 1670 West 162 Street, Gardena, CA.
Homeira Goldstein and Time4Art present the Opening Reception: Mimesis on Friday, October 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Manhattan Beach Art Center. Mimesis is an exhibition featuring new works consisting of paintings and videos by internationally celebrated Italian artist, Carla Viparelli, and will be on display October 26 through December 31. The exhibition explores images being brought to life in a magic-like essence creating a vision of epiphany. This exhibition features video animations and paintings as moving and standing images generating an element of surprise. For additional information, visit the website at https://www.citymb.info/departments/parks-and-recreation/cultural-arts. The Manhattan Beach Art Center is located at 1560 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.
The annual Halloween Monster Ball will take place on Friday, October 26 from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at Big Door Studios. Ladies and Gentlemen, freaks and foes, you are invited to a devilish show - Dust off your bones and put on your costume, prepare for a feast with music and cocktails - This will certainly be a horrific celebration, and your chance to support the Phase One Foundation - So join us if you dare, for this opportunity is quite rare - And truth be told, indeed, all proceeds will help those in need. The event features cocktails, bites, awesome auction items, dancing, surprises and more! Proceeds from the event will benefit the Phase One Foundation. Tickets are $175. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://www.halloweenmonsterball.org/. Big Door Studios is located at 114 Sheldon Street, El Segundo, CA.
The Beach Cities Symphony kicks off the season on Friday, October 26 at 7:15 p.m. at Marsee Auditorium with a FREE concert. Music lovers will want to arrive before the 8 p.m. concert to hear Maestro Brisk deliver a pre-concert lecture on the music at 7:15 p.m. This concert will have opportunity drawings for the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach as well as certificates to Torrance restaurants, Dim Tai Fung and Hometown Buffet, both near Del Amo Mall. This is the final season for Maestro Barry Brisk so be sure to attend and send him off in style! Maestro Brisk has been the conductor of the Beach Cities Symphony since 1994, having first studied at Academy of Music (now University of Music) in Vienna, Austria with the prominent Hans Swarowsky. Brisk has conducted many orchestras in Southern California, as well as Mexico and Austria. He has conducted works by more than 80 composers, including several original pieces he wrote, which have been performed by the Beach Cities Symphony. As always, the public is invited to attend these concerts FREE of charge! For additional information, visit the website at http://www.beachcitiessymphony.org/. Marsee Auditorium at El Camino College is located at 16007 Crenshaw Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90506.
The Redondo Pier Association presents a Halloween Costume Contest & Dance Party on Friday, October 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. The event is FREE to attend and all ages are welcome. Wear your most horrific costume and plan to dance the night away to all those great tunes from the 80s. There will be prizes! Free Halloween balloon art, music, selfie wall, sponsor giveaways and Trick-or-Treat on the boardwalk and pier (for those in costume while candy lasts)! ♫It’s a dead man’s party….who could ask for more???♫ For additional information, visit the website at http://www.redondopier.com/event/halloween-costume-contest-dance-party/. Redondo Beach Pier is located at 500 Fisherman’s Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.

Berry Bly Productions presents South Bay Scream on Friday, October 26 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Alta House. South Bay Scream is the South Bay’s biggest and best Halloween party every year and this year will be no different. Alta House will be hosting the event with two floors of music, haunted decor and state of the art production featuring DJ Dik, Danny Olson, Eric B and Black Sheep. Costumes are required and guests must be at least 21 to attend. Tickets are $40. Tables are also available at great deals for one and two bottle minimums. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://www.southbayscream.com/. Alta House is located at 1301 Manhattan Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.
The Friends of Redondo Beach Library will host the annual Fall Book Sale on Saturday, October 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gently used books, DVDs and other media will be for sale. Proceeds from the sale are used to purchase items not covered by the Library’s budget and to provide funds for special programs. Memberships will also be sold at the event. The sale will be held in the Children’s Storytime Room on the 1st floor of Redondo Beach Main Library. There is free underground parking available. For more information on the book sale, call The Friends of the Redondo Beach Library @ (310) 318-0675 ext.2587. For more information on programs and services at Redondo Beach Public Library, call (310) 318-0675, option 5 or visit http://www.redondo.org/library. The Redondo Beach Main Library is located at 303 North Pacific Coast Highway in Redondo Beach.
Adult Financial Education Services will offer a FREE workshop on Maximizing Social Security on Saturday, October 27 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Assembly Room at the Ken Miller Recreation Center. For many Americans, Social Security is the single largest asset they have in retirement, and greater than 90% of all recipients do not maximize their Social Security benefits. Advance planning is essential and the decisions you make today can have a tremendous impact on the total amount of benefits you stand to receive over your lifetime. This educational workshop will provide you with much needed information to help you understand the system, coordinate spousal and survivor benefits, minimize taxes, and maximize your personal benefits. Whether you’re single, married, divorced, or widowed, there may be ways to maximize the lifetime Social Security benefits you receive. One of the most important decisions you need to make before you retire is when and how to claim Social Security benefits. About half of retirees apply for Social Security as soon as they become eligible at age 62, but by doing so, they may significantly and permanently impact their income and benefits for the rest of their lives. The difference between the best and worst possible decision of when to start Social Security can be well over $100,000. Learn important rules that affect the amount of retirement benefits you collect, as well as strategies for coordinating Social Security with other sources of retirement income. For additional information and registration, visit the website at https://info.greenlineca.com/course-outline-sep2018. The Ken Miller Recreation Center is located at 3341 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90503.
The City of Redondo Beach will take part in the DEA organized National Prescription Drug Take-Back campaign on Saturday, October 27. The DEA is coordinating the campaign which is a collaborative effort with state and local law enforcement agencies to collect potentially dangerous controlled substances from medicine cabinets. Redondo Beach will have a drop off site at 200 North Pacific Coast Highway and will operate from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. During this time, unused, unwanted, or expired prescription drugs will be accepted. This program is free and anonymous, no questions asked. Both prescription and over the counter drugs will be accepted and the substances do not need to be in their original container. However, illicit substances such as methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana, are not part of this program and will not be accepted. SHARPS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. For questions concerning the Redondo Beach event, contact Officer Michael Diehr of the Community Services Unit at (310) 379-2477 Ext. 2493. Collection sites in every local community can be found by going to http://www.dea.gov.
SEA Lab invites the community to experience the Halloween Maze on Saturday, October 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come SEA what lurks in the depths of this fishy Halloween Maze. Let the glowing creatures guide you through the maze and then join a touch tank tour to get up close and personal with real sea life. Appropriate for all ages! Admission is $5 per person, kids 3 and under get in free. Fish feeding for $2 while supplies last. For additional information, visit the website at https://lacorps.org/programs/the-sea-lab/ or contact Adrianne Calbreath at acalbreath@lacorps.org or call 310-318-7458. SEA Lab is located at 1021 North Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
Pug Nation Rescue, a 501c3 nonprofit group, hosts the annual Pugtacular Spooktacular on Saturday, October 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Torrance Park. The event features a dog costume contest, vendors, food, photo booth, adoptions, silent auctions and great raffle prizes. Admission is $12 for adults and $6 for children. Presale tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://pugnationla.org/. Torrance Park is located at 2001 Santa Fe Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501.
Hermosa Beach will celebrate its starring role in the Academy Award® winning film La La Land and the City’s historical connection to jazz by celebrating La La Land Day at the Beach on Saturday, October 27. Hosted by the City of Hermosa Beach and Kinecta Federal Credit Union, La La Land Day at the Beach will feature performances by the Lou Giovannetti Jazz Orchestra and professional dancers from 5 to 7 p.m. Friends of the Parks will then provide a free screening of the award-winning movie on a beachfront screen. The 12 vintage-style street lamps that lit the Hermosa Beach Pier in the movie will be returned to the pier to recreate the lighting for a scene in the movie. In advance of La La LandDay at the Beach, the street lamps will be illuminated from October 24 through October 26 at 6 p.m. and the Lighthouse Café will provide jazz performances on the pier from 6 to 7 p.m. all three days. All events will be free, open to the public, and ADA access compliant. For additional information, visit the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/2362006070493595/. Hermosa Beach Pier Plaza is located at 1 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.
The annual Harvest Festival will take place on Saturday, October 27 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park and Machado Lake. This family friendly event will feature contests and games, live music, face painting, arts & crafts, food trucks, a health fair and more. For additional information, visit the website at https://www.laparks.org/park/ken-malloy-harbor-regional. Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park is located at 25820 Vermont Avenue, Harbor City, CA.
Mychal’s Learning Place presents Day of the Dead Bingo & Fiesta on Saturday, October 27 from 6 to 11 p.m. The Halloween themed event features 10 games of bingo, Authentic Tacos, and Mykie’s Desserts. Festive drinks will be available for purchase. Wear your best costume and enter the costume contest for fun prizes. All proceeds will benefit Mychal’s Learning Place programs. Tickets are $75 per person or $250 for a table of six. Doors open at 6 p.m., bingo starts at 7 p.m. followed by dancing. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://www.mychals.org/event/day-of-the-dead-bingo-fiesta/. Mychal’s Learning Place is located at 4901 West Rosecrans Avenue, Hawthorne, CA 90250.

The Downtown Torrance Association presents the annual Halloween Scare Down in Downtown on Saturday, October 27 from 6 to 10 p.m. Head to downtown Torrance for this family friendly, fun-filled Halloween event with activities for all ages. The evening features a Trunk or Treat on El Prado from 6 to 8 p.m., pumpkin painting, music, haunted boo-tique, photo booth, games, tarot card reader and more! Check out the Haunted Maze at 360 Cheer! Stroll down the decorated streets of historic downtown Torrance and see which business gets your vote for best decorations. Most stores will be open late with candy for the trick or treaters and scary good sales! At the Torrance Historical Society Museum located at 1345 Post Avenue, there will be an antique car show, Day of the Dead altar exhibits and candy and tattoos for the kids. All the downtown restaurants will be offering Halloween themed drinks and specials! Party into the late, late night with live music at Tortilla Cantina, Madre! and Keegan’s. For additional information, call 310-328-6107 or visit the website at http://downtowntorrance.net/.
PALS (People Actively Learning and Sharing) presents the Halloween Spooktacular Dance on Saturday, October 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Ken Miller Recreation Center. PALS is a City of Torrance program that serves the Special Needs population. Attendees will enjoy refreshments, photo booth and game room while DJ Ozzy provides music and entertainment. Admission for PALS members is $5 and $10 for non-members. For more information, visit the website at https://www.torranceca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/10880/. The Ken Miller Recreation Center is located at 3341 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, California 90503.
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The Hermosa Saloon will host Dead Marionette Theater for two nights only on Saturday, October 27 and Wednesday, October 31. Horror lovers and the Halloween obsessed are invited to experience a deranged immersive experience like never before. From the legendary degenerates behind a decade of insane parties across Southern and Central California, comes the next incarnation of the South Bay’s most immersive Halloween experience. Brace yourself for two mind-blowing nights of shock, horror, and indulgence led by the demon puppets of Dead Marionette Theatre. Expect a night filled with drinks and debauchery. If you’ve never experienced Dead Marionette Theatre, it could best be described as a freak show at a rave inside a haunted house on the eve of the apocalypse… with puppets. It’s guarantee you won’t ever forget this Halloween experience…that is, if you make it out alive. ***BE ADVISED*** Dead Marionette Theatre is a 360 degree, fully-immersive experience with heavy and frequent use of strobe lights, lasers, pyrotechnics, subsonic sound, climate-altering effects, projectiles, and graphic and potentially offensive imagery. Performers, props, and special effects CAN and DO come in direct contact with the audience. If you disturb easily or have sensitivity to any of the elements listed above, please consider carefully before attending. Basically, if you come to the show, you’re probably going to get hit with some sh*t, so don’t be a baby. Recommended attire: hard hat, poncho, steel-toed boots, sunglasses, earplugs, change of underpants, and bible/holy water… or just dress as a Cool Construction Worker Priest and that will cover everything. Seriously, though… don’t come dressed in your Sunday Best unless you’ve got a really good dry cleaner. You have NEVER experienced anything like this. Be prepared for sensory overload. Doors open at 8 pm – Strictly 21+ – ALL NIGHT Drink Specials – DJ – Feature Show Begins at 11 pm – Post-show Dance Party! (…in case you haven’t partied yourself to death by the end of DMT.) Costumes are strongly encouraged! Tickets are $10 at the door. For details, visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/deadmarionettetheatre/. The Hermosa Saloon is located at 211 Pacific Coast Highway, Hermosa Beach, CA.
Berry Bly Productions presents the Haunted Hotel on Saturday, October 27 from 8 p.m. to 1 p.m. at Shade Hotel. Head to the harbor if you dare for the first ever Haunted Hotel at Shade in Redondo Beach! Celebrate Halloween weekend with a multi-level party and top LA DJs. Enjoy drink specials, dancing and amazing costumes as all guests are encouraged to dress up. This event is 21+. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at http://berrybly.com. For details, visit the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/334423340466125/. Shade Hotel is located at 655 North Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
The monthly Torrance Antique Street Faire takes place on Sunday, October 28 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s going to be a special Halloween and 20th anniversary celebration with a live performance by X-press at noon, refreshments and anniversary cake, best booth Halloween decor contest, trick or treating and more. Wear a costume and get a free appraisal on your treasures. Registration for the annual Pet Parade & Costume Contest starts at 12:30 in Kennedy Park. DJ Ozzie will be the emcee with the parade starting at 1 p.m. and awards given out at 1:30. The children’s costume contest is at 2 p.m. Enjoy a FREE walking tour with the Historical Society at 11:30 (meet at 1345 Post). The event features 200+ sellers offering antiques, collectibles, vintage clothes, jewelry, LP’s, toys, tools, plants, home decor and more. Have your antiques appraised for only $3, enjoy a free crafting activity with Karen’s Krafts 4 Kids and live music. Rain or shine, free admission and pet friendly! For additional information, call (310) 328-6107 or visit the website at http://www.torranceantiquefaire.com/. The Torrance Antique Street Faire is located at 1317 Sartori Avenue in downtown Torrance.
The annual Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk takes place on Sunday, October 28. Support local education and children with special needs by signing up for this special walk which goes from the Manhattan Beach Pier to the Hermosa Beach Pier and back. Check-in begins at 8 a.m. with the walk starting at 9 a.m. The event will also include a Kids Zone featuring bounce houses, children’s games and various booths. The whole family can participate in this annual walk along the shore. After the Walk, stay for the Great Pumpkin Race! The annual Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk is an awe-inspiring event that brings together all walks of life for one common purpose; to support children with special needs and education. Online registration is $30 per person. On-site registration is $35. Everyone receives a free t-shirt with registration. For additional information and to register, visit the website at http://www.SkechersFriendshipWalk.com.
The Automobile Driving Museum presents Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event offers tons of safe, family fun! There will be spooky hearse cars on exhibit, Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet Company performances, special treats in the 1950’s themed ice cream parlor, Costume contests and games. La Huesada Tacos and Churro Stix food trucks will also be on site. NOTE: There are no Sunday drives due to this event. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $5 ages 11 – 17, kids 10 and under get in free. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at https://www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org/event/trunk-or-treat/. The ADM is located at 610 Lairport Street, El Segundo, CA.

The Downtown Manhattan Beach Business and Professional Association will host the annual Trick or Treat on Sunday, October 28 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Participating businesses will have the event flyer posted in their windows and guests must wear a costume to receive treats. In addition, be sure to stop by the DTMB Farmers’ Market booth for a few tricks and special treats. If you guess the weight of the giant pumpkin, you’ll win a spooktacular prize! This event takes place at the same time as the World-Famous Pumpkin Race. The lower portion of Manhattan Beach Boulevard will be closed to traffic for these family friendly events. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.downtownmanhattanbeach.com/.
The City of Manhattan Beach Parks & Recreation Department proudly present the annual World-Famous Pumpkin Race on Sunday, October 28 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Manhattan Beach Pier. This national, award-winning event is a favorite with locals and has been a Beach Cities tradition since 1990. Anyone can enter the race and Pumpkin Racecar kits are available for $20 at the Live Oak Park Tennis Office while supplies last. Pumpkin Racecar Kits are fun and easy to assemble and contain everything you needed to build a Pumpkin Racecar. Free expert assistance, decorations and accessories are available for those purchasing official kits. You may also make your own Pumpkin Racecar according to the Official Rules of the World-Famous Pumpkin Race. The race is fun, easy and free to enter! No registration is required and costumes are encouraged. Compete in single elimination Open Qualifying from noon to 4 p.m. for your chance to race in the Championship Finals beginning at 4 p.m. If you don’t feel the need for speed, there will be plenty of other activities on the schedule including train rides, Gordy the Pumpkin Racecar, arts and crafts, Pumpkinrace Land and a 40-foot wave. An awards ceremony takes place immediately following the finals with prizes awarded for Best of Show, Best Team Spirit, Best Crash and the coveted Championship Trophy. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.pumpkinrace.com/.
The Lomita Railroad Museum will host the annual Halloween Festival on Sunday, October 28 from noon to 4:30 p.m. The event features carnival games, crafts, a spooky story and more. Attendees should wear their creepiest costumes! For additional information, call 310-326-6255 or visit the website at http://www.lomita.com/cityhall/announcements/Lomita-Parks-Special-Events-2018.pdf. The Lomita Railroad Museum is located at 2137 West 250 Street, Lomita, CA.
Friends of Hollywood Riviera will host a Ribbon Cutting Event for the Hollywood Riviera Historical Marker on Sunday, October 28 at 2 p.m. The event also coincides with the 90th birthday of the Hollywood Riviera neighborhood. For additional information, call Karen Lentat at 310.375.6539 or via email at klent1472@earthlink.net. Donations are still being accepted! The historical marker is located at the corner of Via Monte d’Oro and Palos Verdes Boulevard in Torrance.
Allomi will host There’s an Oil for That! with Jennifer Palumbo on Monday, October 29 at 6:30 p.m. Jennifer Palumbo is a Young Living Consultant who shares passion for a healthier life through the use of holistic care with an emphasis on essential oils. Jennifer incorporates essential oils in her daily routine and wants to show how it can transcend in the household. From healthy household cleaning to toxin free skin care, to immune support, there’s an oil for that! This class is FREE to attend. For additional information, call 310-316-4080 or visit the website at https://allomi.com/classes (scroll down to Workshops). Allomi is located at 1612 South Catalina Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
The Riviera Village BID hosts the annual Riviera Village Halloween Trick or Treat on Wednesday, October 31 from 4 to 6 p.m. It’s that spooky time of year when ghosts, goblins and monsters roam the streets in search of tasty morsels. These little fiends have a keen craving for sweets and it’s crucial to keep them sated. Who knows what diabolical tricks they have up their tiny sleeves? Satisfy their cravings at one of the most popular South Bay Halloween rituals. This event has become a Redondo Beach tradition, attracting thousands of children each year to participate in a safe, fun Halloween activity. Catalina Avenue will be closed to traffic from Avenue I to Palos Verdes Boulevard to accommodate the trolling hoards. Music, face painting and other entertainment will be on tap throughout the Village and local shops will hand out candy and other treats from 4 to 6 p.m. For additional information, visit the website at http://rivieravillage.net/. Riviera Village is located in south Redondo Beach between Catalina Avenue, Avenue I and Palos Verdes Boulevard.
The City of El Segundo Recreation & Parks Department presents the annual Halloween Frolic & Haunted Stroll on Wednesday, October 31. This popular, annual event takes place in the 300 and 400 blocks of Main Street between 4 and 7 p.m. and features live entertainment, food vendors and fun for the whole family. A costume contest, sponsored by the El Segundo Kiwanis Club, begins at 4:30 and all ages are encouraged to participate. Winners will be announced and prizes will be awarded following each age group competition. The El Segundo Women’s Club is sponsoring a pumpkin carving contest. Entries are due at the Judging Area by 5 p.m. and prizes will be awarded to the Most Original, Scariest, Funniest and Best Overall. While admission to the event is free, unlimited use of the games and bounce houses is $8 per child. For additional information, call 310-524-2700 or visit the website at http://www.elsegundo.org/cals/recreation.asp.
The City of Torrance Community Services Department invites the public to enjoy the annual Halloween Carnival on Wednesday, October 31 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Wilson Park. The Carnival is a safe, family friendly alternative to trick-or-treating. It will feature games, crafts, face painting, a photo area, spooky music by DJ Ozzie, a costume parade and more! The costume parade will take place at 6:30 p.m. Unlimited-use wristbands are $10 per child and are required to participate in carnival activities. Food will be available for purchase from on-site food trucks. The event will take place, rain or shine. Dogs and other pets are not allowed at this event. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.TorranceCA.Gov/Halloween or call (310) 618-2930. Wilson Park is located at 2200 Crenshaw Boulevard in Torrance.
The City of Lomita will host a Halloween Celebration on Wednesday, October 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Lomita Park. They’re kicking off the celebration with a costume contest at 6 p.m. After that, stick around and enjoy the inflatable carnival games, decorate a pumpkin and don’t forget to pick up a custom balloon creation from one of the balloon twisters. The best part of this event? It’s FREE! For details, visit http://www.lomita.com/cityhall/announcements/Lomita-Parks-Special-Events-2018.pdf or call (310) 326-0140. Lomita Park is located at 24428 Eshelman Avenue, Lomita, CA 90717.
The City of Gardena presents Halloween @ The Parks on Wednesday, October 31 starting at 6 p.m. at Freeman and Rowley Parks. The events feature costume contests, haunted houses, snacks, candy and lots of spooky fun! Nominal fees for food and haunted houses. For additional information, visit the website at http://gardenaevents.com/uncategorized/happy-halloween/. Freeman Park is located at 2100 West 154 Place, Gardena. Rowley Park is located at 13220 South Van Ness Avenue, Gardena.

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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.
Here’s something to look forward to…. Saint Rocke presents the BeachLife Music Festival from May 3 to May 5, 2019. The three-day event will take place in Ruby’s parking lot and the Seaside Lagoon with an expected 7,000 to 9,000 attendees each day and two stages featuring chart topping, national acts. It’s the first coastal festival ever to be held in Los Angeles on the Pacific Ocean. This is gonna be BIG! For additional information, visit the website at https://beachlifefestival.com/.
Head to Bouzy Gastropub with your furriest friends for Yappy Hour on the patio! That’s right - every night from 4 to 6 p.m. our four-legged friends can feast on burger patties, bacon slices, bottomless doggie bowls and complimentary treats. Can you think of a better way to wind down from the workday? For additional information, visit the website at http://www.chezmelange.com/. Bouzy Gastropub is located at 1611 South Catalina Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
The South Bay Artist Collective is in trouble and needs our support! Over the last few years, the South Bay Artist Collective has provided the South Bay with a community art gallery – having 12 free-to-the-public shows during that time span, while hosting fundraisers for schools and end-of-year feature shows for the MBMS and the MCHS art departments. However, due to increases in rent and operational costs, the Collective is now looking to ensure they can keep their local gallery open and running for the upcoming 2019 year. Please join the Collective for an Art Auction Fundraiser on Saturday, November 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Resin Gallery, in an effort to keep the local gallery open for 2019. The Collective artists are each donating original artwork that will be auctioned off, with 100% of the proceeds going to the non-profit. Tickets are available for $75 at http://www.funddeed.com/southbayartistcollective. Ticket holders will have access to the pre-show from 6 to 7 p.m. where they can purchase items before they become available for public bidding. Some items will only be available for ticket holders, such as bids for original commissioned artwork.
This morning on The South Bay Show: South Bay Spotlight, we’re going to run down the numerous Halloween events taking place in the South Bay over the next few days. There are SO many, we may not have enough time to get through them all! Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it anytime at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/2018-south-bay-halloween-events/. Tune in every Thursday at 8 a.m. to keep up with what’s going down throughout in the South Bay!
Tomorrow morning on The South Bay Show: Manhattan Beach Chamber 360 we’ll once again attempt to go over the pros and cons of the 2018 California Ballot Propositions. Our guests are MB City Council Member Richard Montgomery and Diane Wallace from the League of Women Voters. Listen to the podcast live at 8 a.m. or anytime at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/california-ballot-propositions-part-deux/. Tune in every Friday morning and discover what’s happening in Manhattan Beach!
Have a creepy-fun-safe Halloween and fabulous South Bay weekend!
Jackie
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