Health & Fitness
Jackie's South Bay Weekend Guide
The South Bay by Jackie Weekend Guide is THE source for leisure activities and events happening throughout the South Bay!
There is always a terrific variety of events happening throughout the South Bay on any given weekend and this weekend is a perfect example – everything from a world-class wine tasting to a food truck dinner! But these are just a few of the highlights! Be sure to visit the ‘Ongoing Events’ page on my website for information on all sorts of fun activities!
The Norris Center for the Performing Arts presents the west coast premiere of Real Men Sing Show Tunes…and Play with Puppets! – A New Musical Comedy for Guys Who Hate Musicals and the Women Who Love Them. This new, adult musical comedy about men is a madcap and hilarious romp through the many stages of manhood. Featuring 29 original songs, the musical pays homage to all things male, lampooning such issues as fatherhood, mid-life crisis, dating, marriage, aging, sex…and the lack thereof. This hysterically funny show makes clever use of puppetry to fill out the cast of zany characters and the puppets are not always G-rated, so audiences should be prepared for some adult humor. The show will run from April 26 through May 12 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $38 per person. The Norris Theater is located at 27570 Norris Center Drive in Rolling Hills Estates. Free parking is available adjacent to the theatre and the facility is wheelchair accessible. For more information and ticket purchase, visit the website at www.norriscenter.com or call (310) 544-0403.
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and the Torrance Air Fair Association are offering historic flight experiences in a beautifully restored B-17G Flying Fortress Friday, April 26 through Sunday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This rare bird is headed for Torrance airport and guests are invited to experience a flight or simply take a walk-through tour. Pre-booked Flights are $409 per person for EAA Members and $449 per person for non-members. Walk-up Prices are $435 for EAA Members and $475 for non-members. Self-guided, walk-through ground tours of the bomber will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Ground tours cost $20 for families (adults & children under 18) and $10 for adults. WWII Veterans, active military and children under 8 accompanied by a paying general admission adult tour for free! For more information, visit the website at http://www.b17.org/ or call 310-784-7900. Torrance Airport-Zamperini Field is located at 3301 Airport Drive in Torrance.
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The 26th Annual Richstone Pier to Pier Walk takes place Saturday, April 27 at the Manhattan Beach Pier. Participants will walk from the Manhattan Beach Pier to the Hermosa Beach Pier and back. Check in begins at 7 a.m. and the event gets underway at 8 a.m. This is a family friendly event and children of all ages are welcome. Dogs are also invited – just be mindful of the general rules regarding pets that are posted at the beach. All proceeds benefit the Richstone Family Center child abuse treatment and prevention programs. Don’t miss this opportunity to take a few steps to help prevent child abuse. For additional information, registration and to make a donation, call Allison Tanaka at 310-970-1921 Ext. 137 or visit the website at http://www.richstonefamily.org/.
Shade Hotel hosts the eighth annual Ultimate Wine Festival on Sunday, April 28. Featuring California’s most prestigious wineries, the event attracts wine enthusiasts from around the state. This year, more than 50 notable wineries will present their latest vintages. Among the “A list” of winemakers set to attend are: Michael Silacci of Opus One; Heidi Barrett of La Sirena; Amelia Morán Ceja of Ceja Vineyards; Violet Grgich of Grgich Hills Estates; Zeke Neeley of Trefethen; Dominic Chappellet of Chappellet Vineyards; Jean Hoefliger of Alpha Omega; Marcelo Freitas of Quintessa; Mario Monticelli of Trinchero and Sam Baxter of Terra Valentine. The evening includes elegantly presented, tray-passed hors d’oeuvres to savor with your choice of wines. The event will run from 3 to 7 p.m. with a special admission price of $200 per person for the Reserve Magnum Tasting between 3 and 4 p.m. and a $125 admission price per person for those arriving between 4 and 7 p.m. A percentage of the proceeds will benefit Manhattan Beach Middle School. This very popular event is limited to 350 guests and is expected to sell out quickly. Shade Hotel is located at 1221 North Valley Drive in Manhattan Beach. For more information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://www.shadehotel.com/ or call 310-546-4995.
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The El Segundo Brewing Company presents If I Were a Food Truck Dinner on Tuesday, April 30, starting at 6:30 p.m. The El Segundo Brewing Company is teaming up with Tin Roof Bistro, Lazy Dog Café and Simmzy’s for a dinner that riffs on great LA food truck cuisine. The affair will take place in the Tin Roof Bistro private dining room. Anne Conness, Chef/Partner of Tin Roof Bistro and Simmzy’s, and Gabriel Caliendo, Chef/Partner of Lazy Dog Restaurants, invite you for an epicurean evening with their neighbors Rob Croxall and Tom Kelley of the wildly popular, busting-at-the-seams newcomer, El Segundo Brewing Company! Enjoy five brews that have been meticulously paired with a five course beer-friendly and food-truck-casual dinner. The price is $45.00 per person exclusive of tax and gratuity. It’s time to get your beer on! Seating is extremely limited so make your reservations now! For questions and reservations, please contact nancy@tinroofbistro.com or give her a call at 310-546-6250 x103 or visit the website at http://www.tinroofbistro.com/.
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As always, check the calendar links and ‘Things to Do’ page on my website, www.southbaybyjackie.com, for details on these and other events throughout the South Bay.
On The South Bay Show this morning, our guest, Michael Zislis, told us all about the Ultimate Wine Festival set to take place this Sunday, April 28. Don’t worry, if you missed it, you can listen to it here: http://southbaybyjackie.com/april-25-2013-michael-zislis-the-ultimate-wine-festival/.
