South Bay Weekend Guide June 1, 2017

It’s now June and the press releases for the many local summer events are pouring in. Every so often, I’ll remind you to visit the website for recent posts, because every Thursday – and it never fails – someone will read this Weekend Guide and realize their event isn’t listed. Then they shoot me an email asking if I can post the info to my site. These last minute posts don’t get the traffic they deserve because, well, they’re last minute, and while I endeavor to keep you abreast of what’s going on around town, there will always be a few events added to the website after the Weekend Guide is put to bed. So sit back and relax with your coffee while perusing this Guide, but be sure to take a quick peek at the website before finalizing your plans for the weekend!

In celebration of National Senior Health & Fitness Day, Beach Cities Health District Center for Health & Fitness (CHF) invites Beach City’s residents to participate in the nation’s largest health event for older adults. From May 30 through June 2, community members are encouraged to take action towards maintaining and improving their health. CHF will be offering FREE classes (group exercise, yoga and mat Pilates), health assessments, screenings and educational lectures. Register at the Center for Health & Fitness front desk or call 310-374-3426, x147. For more information and to view a complete schedule of events, visit the website at http://beachcitiesgym.org. Beach Cities Health District Center for Health & Fitness is located on the 2nd Floor at 514 North Prospect Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.

Friends of Redondo Beach Arts present the annual CA 101 Art Exhibition June 2 through June 11. Artists hailing from California’s Oregon border to the Mexican border will share and exchange their creative impressions of life today in California. Curated by Nina Zak Laddon with exhibition director Sandra Liljenwall, the juried show features hundreds of works in various mediums. The Opening Night Artist Reception will take place on Friday, June 2 from 5 to 10 p.m. at 219 Avenue I in Riviera Village (the former Denee’s location). An Intimate Wine Tasting by the Boisset Collection will take place on Monday, June 5 at 6 p.m. Tickets for the event are $50 per person. To purchase tickets, call 310-720-4943. TEDx Redondo Beach Documented: The Photographic Effect will take place on Wednesday, June 6 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15/$20/$25 and can be purchase on the Eventbrite page at http://tedxredondobeach.com/. Admission to CA 101 is FREE and the community is encouraged to attend! For additional information, visit the website at http://www.friendsredondobeacharts.org/.

The annual Roundhouse Aquarium Fun Run for the Oceans will take place on Saturday, June 3. This 5K family friendly, run/walk gets underway at 9:30 a.m. at the Manhattan Beach Pier and will benefit the Roundhouse Aquarium. The event will raise funds to support the Aquarium’s ocean education programs and classes. Race check-in will be on the north side of the pier in the sand near the showers and pier. The race will begin and end in the wet sand. Registration is $35 per person and includes a T-shirt, water and refreshments. The first, second and third place finishers in each division will receive a medal and prizes. A raffle will be held after race with even more prizes. For additional information and registration, visit the website at http://roundhouseaquarium.org/. Fun Run for the Oceans will start at the water’s edge at the Manhattan Beach Pier located at Manhattan Beach Boulevard.

SEA Lab presents Fishtivities: Shark Week on Saturday, June 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See and touch live sharks! Attendees will enjoy shark activities, games, and crafts. At 12 p.m. the daily fish feeding will take place followed by a tour of the touch tanks. The cost is $5 per person (3 and under are free) and $2 per cup of food for the fish feeding. For additional information, visit the website at http://lacorps.org/programs/sea-lab/visit/or contact Rebecca Fent at rfent@lacorps.org or 310-318-7458. SEA Lab is located at 1021 North Harbor Drive Redondo Beach, CA 90277.

South Bay Galleria will host a GLAMSQUAD Beauty Event on Saturday, June 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Lower Level in the North Wing near Guest Services. This FREE beauty event in partnership with GLAMSQUAD features touch up services for hair, makeup AND nails along with bites and sips, raffle, beauty bags and much more! Activities include:
• Touch up services for hair, make up and nails provided by GLAMSQUAD
• Amazing Gift Baskets for raffle (value =$500 each basket! WOW!)
• Demos from Macy’s: MAC, Lancôme, Clinique and Proactive
• Beauty Bags filled with amazing products & voucher for a $15 SBG Gift Card (for the first 250 Guests)
• Henna Tattoos provided by Feah Brows Beauty
• Delicious drinks provided by Fresh Splash
• Small bites provided by CPK
• Entertainment & much more!
For additional information, visit the website at http://www.SouthBayGalleria.com. South Bay Galleria is located at 1815 Hawthorne Boulevard, Redondo Beach, CA.

The annual Manhattan Wine Auction will take place on Saturday, June 3 at 4:30 at the Manhattan Country Club. The evening features wine and food tastings, live and silent auctions, live entertainment, music and dancing. Over 80 world-class vintners, distilleries and breweries and 35 South Bay restaurants will offer guests an array of delicious bites and beverages. The live and silent auction lots feature the finest in collectible wines, exotic trips, one-of-a-kind dinners and much more. The Manhattan Wine Auction is the largest charity wine auction in Southern California. This popular event sells out fast, and again this year, over 2,000 attendees are expected. General admission tickets are $300 per person, Reserve Room tickets are $500 per person. Proceeds from the annual Manhattan Wine Auction benefit the Manhattan Beach Education Foundation (MBEF). For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://manhattanwineauction.com/. The Manhattan Country Club is located at 1330 Park View Avenue in Manhattan Beach.

The second annual Casino for a Cause will take place on Saturday, June 3 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Toyota Automobile Museum. It’s sure to be a night of fun, games, fast cars, and prizes – all to benefit a great cause! Guests can play blackjack, craps, roulette, and bingo with $100 of “play money” included with admission; tour Toyota’s Car Museum showcasing Toyota vintage cars, new cars, and race cars; convert play money to tickets for the opportunity drawing and win great prizes; bid in a spectacular silent auction; get lucky in the “Wine Surprise”; nibble on hors d’oeuvres (included with admission) and a cash bar. Early bird tickets start at $45 (ends 5/27). All proceeds benefit Life for Mozambique Orphanages. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at https://lifeformoz.eventsmart.com/events/casino2/. The Toyota Automobile Museum is located at 19600 Van Ness Ave, Torrance, California, 90501.

Torrance hometown hero, Louis Zamperini, would have turned 100 in 2017, and in celebration of his centennial year, the Torrance Historical Society will host a Guided Bus Tour of Zamperini’s old stomping grounds on Sunday, June 4. The tour will begin at the Torrance Historical Society & Museum with a 9:30 check-in, with the bus leaving the museum at 10 a.m. sharp. A continental breakfast will be served at the museum, water and snacks will be provided on the bus and attendees will receive a special gift at end of tour. In addition, the bus will cruise along the two mile stretch of the 405 Freeway, between Redondo Beach Boulevard and Western Avenue, which will soon be dedicated the Zamperini Memorial Highway. The new signage will be installed the day prior to the bus tour. One lucky winner will go home with a copy of Louis Zamperini’s book, Don’t Give Up, Don’t Give In(completed two days before his death) signed by his son Luke Zamperini. The cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Dress code is casual and walking shoes are recommended as attendees will get on and off the bus several times, and some walking is involved. Seating is limited. For additional information and to register for the tour, call 310-328-5392. The Torrance Historical Society & Museum is located at 1345 Post Avenue, Torrance, CA.

Depot Productions presents the annual Triple B Romp & Stomp on Sunday, June 4 from noon to 6 p.m. in The Depot parking lot. This popular event features bourbon, beer, BBQ and blues bands! There will be performances by the All-Nighters featuring San Pedro Slim, Dennis Herrera Blues Band, Blue Daddy, Nasty Bad Habit, Tres Hombres and other special guests. If you’re not a bourbon drinker, never fear – microbrews, wine and alternative libations will be available! Gold Level tickets are $100 and include all you can eat, drink & jam, with front table seating and cocktail service. Silver Level Tickets are $75.00 for all you can eat, drink and jam. No refunds or exchanges and all sales are final. You must be 21 to attend. Proceeds benefit the Torrance Del Amo Rotary. To purchase tickets, call 310-787-7501. The Depot is located at 1250 Cabrillo Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501.

In partnership with the Lunada Bay Homeowners Association (LBHOA), the City of Palos Verdes Estates will host a Plaque Dedication & Concert onSunday, June 4 starting at 4 p.m. The plaque will honor Joseph C. Sherwood, Jr. and the City Council members between 2004 and 2009 who served during the construction of the Lunada Bay Fountain and Park. The event will include remarks from Mayor James D. Vandever and LBHOA President Peter Bena. Following the event, Hollywood U2, a U2 tribute band, will play the first of the Summer Concerts in the Park series sponsored by the LBHOA. The City invites the public to attend the gathering and the concert following the dedication event. Lunada Bay Park is located at the intersection of Palos Verdes Drive West and Via Carrillo.

Speaking of……. The Lunada Bay Homeowners Association presents the Summer Concert Series in Lunada Bay Park on select Sundays. The concerts gets underway at 5 p.m. each evening so be sure to bring blankets, chairs, a picnic dinner and enjoy a wonderful evening in the park with family and friends.
The schedule is as follows:
6/4 Hollywood U2 -U2 Cover Band
6/18 TBD
7/9 Peninsula Symphonic Winds (This concert will take place at PV High Quad)
7/23 Manuel the Band -Jazz/Pop/Rock
8/6 Susie Hansen Band -Latin Dance
8/13 Tenn West – Country Western
8/27 Members Only – 80’s Cover Band
For additional information, visit the website at http://www.lbhoa.org/. Lunada Bay Park is located at 2201 Palos Verdes Drive West in Palos Verdes Estates (Palos Verdes Drive West & Via Carrillo)

Just in time for summer! I’ve been meaning to post a list of South Bay Craft Beer Breweries for the longest time and finally got around to it. I’ve been keeping and updating a list of local breweries for about 5 years and its amazing how many have opened in that time….with even more on the horizon. The South Bay sure loves its brews! If you haven’t visited these tap and tasting rooms yet, be sure to put it on your ‘must do’ list. They have become an integral part of the South Bay scene and offer a fun night on the town, or a low-key place to kick back, depending on the day and time. Many offer food on-site, live music, games, tap takeovers and special events. These breweries are also a hit with out-of-towners…. I always plan a beer night for visiting family and friends. You can view the list at http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-craft-beer-breweries/. The brewery scene is constantly changing and growing, so if you know something I don’t, please drop me a line!

Here’s a heads-up on a few events you’ll want to plan for now!
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/yoga-on-the-pier/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/palos-verdes-street-fair-music-festival/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/dockweiler-fun-palooza/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-womens-chorus-summer-concerts/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/back-to-the-catskills/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/shade-summer-pool-party/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/concerts-park-wilson-park-gazebo/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/music-meadows/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/summer-solstice-beach-bash/

These are just a few of the special events taking place. New events are posted every day, so be sure to check the website for updates at http://www.southbaybyjackie.com for details on these and other events happening throughout the South Bay.

Yesterday morning on The South Bay Show: Redondo Beach - More to Sea, we reran an episode with guest Nigel Heath, CEO of Absolution Brewing Company located in Torrance. It’s all about the beer…. but they do a lot more than just brew at Absolution! They regularly have food trucks and Saturday morning yoga, and recently partnered with 21 Square on several menu items. Listen to the program at your leisure via podcast at http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/nigel-heath-absolution-brewing-encore/. There’s ‘More to Sea’ every Wednesday morning at 8 a.m.!

This morning on The South Bay Show: South Bay Spotlight, our guest is Chef Michael Shafer, Owner of The Depot Restaurant in Downtown Torrance, and we’re going to learn about the Triple B Romp & Stomp event that Chef Shafer hosts each year. It takes place on Sunday, June 4 from noon to 6 p.m. in The Depot parking lot. Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it via podcast at http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/triple-b-romp-stomp-2/. Tune in every Thursday at 8 a.m. to keep up with what’s going down in the South Bay!

Tomorrow morning on The South Bay Show: Manhattan Beach 360, our guests will be Julia and Mark Mirkovich from Puttin’ On Productions, a non-profit organization whose mission is to train and educate youth in all aspects of theater. You can listen to the program live at 8 a.m. or via podcast anytime at http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/puttin-on-productions/. Tune in every Friday morning for the latest from Manhattan Beach!

The South Bay Show is now scheduling Podcasts on Location. If you are interested in scheduling a podcast of The South Bay Show at your business, give me a call at 310-418-6851.

Have a fabulous South Bay weekend!

Jackie

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