South Bay By Jackie Weekend Guide August 10, 2017

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South Bay Magazine will host Shop for Sally tonight, Thursday, August 10 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the South Bay BMW showroom. This exclusive evening of fashion and shopping is a fundraiser for Walk With Sally. Attendees will enjoy sips, bites, beer garden, games, models and pop-up shops. The event is FREE to attend, but you must RSVP! You’ll want to dress in impress!!! For additional information and to RSVP, visit the website at http://www.oursouthbay.com/shop-for-sally/. South Bay BMW is located at 18800 Hawthorne Boulevard, Torrance, CA.
Find below sea level prices this weekend in Downtown Manhattan Beach! Downtown area business owners will be hosting the popular Sidewalk Sale beginning Friday, August 11 and running through Sunday, August 13. All weekend long, shoppers are encouraged to take advantage of great retail markdowns, pleasant outdoor dining, beautiful weather, convenient parking and glorious ocean views from the sidewalks of beautiful Downtown Manhattan Beach. Businesses will be offering drastic price reductions on quality merchandise ranging from clothing to home furnishings and everything in between. Many stores will have a special preview day on Thursday. Regular store and restaurant hours will be in effect and be sure to take advantage of the two public valet parking locations available Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. located at 1017 and 1142 Manhattan Avenue. The forecast calls for gorgeous weather this weekend so get out and shop, dine, stay and play for a while in Downtown Manhattan Beach – it’s just west of ordinary! For additional information, visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/downtownmanhattanbeach.
This season, Shakespeare by the Sea presents two brand new productions staged at venues throughout the South Bay. Performances of MacBeth and Taming of the Shrew will take place during July and August. Macbeth: “By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes.” Seduced by supernatural prophecy, Macbeth and his Lady embark on an ambitious quest to win the Scottish Throne. In the aftermath of their success, we glimpse a world torn apart when a volatile, paranoid tyrant becomes King. The Taming of the Shrew: When rebellious Katherina stands in the way of her younger sister Bianca’s marriage, fortune hunter Petruchio is enlisted to “tame” the elder daughter, freeing a path for Bianca’s motley suiters. From their first meeting, sparks fly and the ultimate battle of the sexes ensues – leaving us to wonder, who is taming who? The next performances are as follows:Manhattan Beach – Polliwog Park, 1601 Manhattan Beach BoulevardFriday, August 11 at 7 pm: Macbeth Saturday, August 12 at 7 pm: The Taming of the ShrewShakespeare 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/.
The City of Redondo Beach hosts Summer Family Movies in Alta Vista Park every Friday night in August. This FREE event is open to the public and the community is invited to bring your lawn chairs, blankets and popcorn down to Alta Vista Park at dusk and enjoy a night of cinema under the stars. The schedule is as follows:August 11 – To Have and Have Not Union Pacific August 25 – Bells are Ringing For additional information, visit the website at http://www.visitredondo.com/fa... Alta Vista Park is located at 715 Julia Street, Redondo Beach, CA.
The Rock & Roll Cruise/Car Show will take place on Saturday, August 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rock-Ola Jukebox Factory. The event is open to all makes and models of American cars: antique, custom, hot rods, street rods, classic and modern muscle. There is no registration fee for car show participants. Awards will be given out in five categories including Club Participation and Best in Show. Open since 1934, the Rock-Ola Jukebox Factory is the oldest jukebox factory in America and has been seen on Modern Marvels, Made in America and other TV programs. Factory tours will be available for a $5 fee. For more information, visit the website at http://www.southbaymopars.com/rocknrollcarshow.html. The Rock-Ola Jukebox Factory is located at 2335 208 Street in Torrance.

The Redondo Pier Association hosts FREE Yoga on the Pier the second Saturday of each month from 10 to 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend and take part in this all level yoga class where the International Boardwalk meets the Redondo Beach Pier (the octagon below Kincaid’s). Participants should bring a yoga mat, towel and bottled water. Scheduled dates: May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9, October 14, November 11, December 9. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.redondopier.com/event/yoga-on-the-octagon-2/2017-05-13/. The Redondo Beach Pier is located at 100 Fisherman’s Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
The Torrance Marriott will host a Beer Fest, Pool Party & Trunk Show on Saturday, August 12 from noon to 7 p.m. at 21 Square. Everyone is invited to the gorgeous new spread at Torrance Marriott 21 Square for games, beer, food, drinks, music, trunk show, pool party and more! Join Soap Seas Trunk Show along with craft beers from Absolution Brewing Company, The Dudes’ Brewing Company, King Harbor Brewing Company, The Red Car Brewery and Restaurant, and Smog City Brewing for their best beers and great eats. Dive into summer surrounded by good vibes. Pool attire is welcome. Doors open at noon and close at 6:00 p.m. Soap Seas will be revealing a beer soap created in a collaboration with Red Car Brewery, so grab yourself a brew bar of beer soap as a souvenir. Tickets are available at the door while they last, or online at Eventbrite.$25: Entry to Beer Fest, Beer tastings, jello shots & access to hotel pool$35: All the above PLUS signature tacos & bar bitesFor additional information and ticket purchase, visit the Eventbrite page at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beer-fest-and-pool-party-tickets-36234191442. The Torrance Marriott is located 3635 Fashion Way, Torrance, CA.
This is always such a fun event….. The Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce presents the annual Bite at the Beach on Saturday, August 12 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the MBS Media Campus. Bite at the Beach aims to highlight culinary delights from around the South Bay and the many local, craft breweries. Guests will receive a plate and glass for the event at the entrance and have the opportunity to enjoy as many tastes from the paired restaurants and breweries as desired. Tickets are $55 and are on sale now. Use PROMO CODE SouthBayShow and receive a $10 discount! For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://business.manhattanbeachchamber.com/events/details/bite-at-the-beach-2017-8641. The MBS Media Campus is located at 1600 Rosecrans Avenue in Manhattan Beach.
Hermosa Beach Friends of the Parks and the City of Hermosa Beach present Movies at the Beachevery Saturday night in August. The movies will be screened on the beach just south of the Hermosa Beach Pier. The fun begins at 6 p.m. with the move starting at 7:30. Everyone is welcome to enjoy this FREE community event! Attendees should bring blankets, beach chairs and picnic baskets. Refreshments, t-shirts, caps and blankets will be for sale on site with all proceeds benefitting Hermosa Beach Friends of the Parks. The schedule is as follows:Aug 12 – MoanaAug 19 – La La LandAug 26 – Ferris Bueller’s Day OffFor details, visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/hermosasummerconcerts/.
April’s Fools Comedy Improv Troupe presents Game of Fools on Saturday, August 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Second Story Theater. The show is directed by Gina Pesapane, with special guest performers, Becky Chang, Jo Donovan and Tony Kim. You’ll laugh out loud when they take suggestions from the audience and turn it into comedy on stage. Language is not appropriate for those under 18. General admission tickets are $10 and $8 for seniors. For additional information and ticket purchase, call (310) 318-1705 or visit the website at http://www.AprilsFoolsImprov.com. The Second Story Theater is located at 710 Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach.
The City of Hermosa Beach invites the community to the Hermosa Beach Park Restrooms Design Charrette on Sunday, August 13. Attendees will meet the architects and provide feedback for the designs of the new restrooms at Seaview Park, Fort-Lots-of-Fun, South Park and Clark Field. Meet at the parks at the following times:10-11 a.m. SEAVIEW PARK, 1934 Prospect Avenue12-1 p.m. FORT LOTS-OF-FUN, Corner of Prospect Avenue & 6th Street 2-3 p.m. SOUTH PARK, 425 Valley Drive 4-5 p.m. CLARK FIELD, 861 Valley Drive For additional information, visit the website at http://www.hermosabch.org or contact Kristy Morris via email at kmorris@hermosabch.org or call (310)750-3603.

Shade Hotel Manhattan Beach hosts the next Summer Pool Party of the season on Sunday, August 13 on the rooftop Skydeck from 1 to 7 p.m. Guests will enjoy exquisite cocktails; menu specials created by Executive Chef Ashley Oates of zinc@shade; and a DJ spinning uplifting music for guests to enjoy while basking in the summer sun. “Summer is our favorite season at Shade,” said Jeffery Modaff, general manager of Shade Manhattan Beach. “Our Skydeck provides the ideal setting for friends to come together and enjoy the summer sun, amazing food, drinks and music in a contemporary and luxurious atmosphere.” Shade’s Summer Pool Parties are open to the public for those 21 and over, and there is a $20 admission fee. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.shadehotel.com. Shade Hotel is located at 1221 North Valley Drive in Manhattan Beach.
I was there last Sunday with a bunch of friends, soooo South Bay…… Saint Rocke and LA Car Guy present the 2017 Hermosa Beach Summer Concert Series! The concerts will take place Sundays in August from 5 to 8 p.m. on the south side of the Hermosa Beach Pier located at the base of Pier Plaza. These concerts are some of the most popular events in the South Bay and the crowd numbers well into the thousands. Arrive early to claim a prime viewing spot because EVERYBODY will be there! The schedule and band line-up are as follows:Sunday, August 13 – Everclear with special guestSunday, August 20 – Day of the Dead featuring Cubensis, Melvin Seals of the Jerry Garcia Band, and special guestsSunday, August 27 – Super Diamond with special guestVisit the Hermosa Summer Concerts Facebook page for updates and event information at https://www.facebook.com/hermosasummerconcerts?fref=ts. The concerts will take place on the south side of the Hermosa Beach Pier.
Dave Williamson and Dave Yates present the Giggle Water Comedy Show on Sunday, August 13 at 8 p.m. at Rob Rubens Distilling & Brewing. This new, monthly show will take over Rob Rubens beautiful taproom every second Sunday. Attendees will get to see some of the best line-ups of comedians in the city. Come and watch some of your favorites perform in a beautiful, intimate, speakeasy setting. Tickets are $5. Space is very limited – only 50 tickets are available – so buy your tickets in advance! For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at https://www.purplepass.com/#159679/The_Gundo_Comedy_Festival-“Giggle_Water”_Comedy_Night-Rob_Rubens_Distilling_and_Brewing-August-13-2017.html. Rob Rubens Distilling & Brewing is located at 909 East El Segundo Boulevard, El Segundo, CA 90245.
Beach Cities Health District presents Zumba in the Park, every Monday in August as part of the FREE Summer Fitness Series. Get ready to dance your way into shape this summer! Every Monday night from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. the public is invited to participate and move at their own pace and all ages are welcome. This FREE community-wide event brings together the community, fitness and fun! Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and athletic clothing. Classes will be led by certified Zumba® instructors from the Center for Health & Fitness. Zumba in the Park was a huge hit last summer and it’s even more popular this year! You don’t want to miss this! For additional information and registration, visit the website at http://www.bchd.org/freefitness. Lincoln Elementary, 2223 Plant Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90278.
All the local Summer Concert Series have begun, so be sure to check out the schedules at http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/special-events.php!
recently opened a new location in El Segundo. Anytime Fitness is the largest health club chain in the world, with over 3,500 clubs worldwide. The El Segundo club is the newest member of the franchise and has almost 6,000 square feet of brand new cardio, machines, free weights, and amenities such as Functional Training zone, TRX & Boxing, On-Demand Virtual Group Fitness classes, and private bathrooms and showers. It’s open 24/7, every day of the year! When members join, they get access to every other Anytime Fitness club in the world. They also offer one-on-one Personal Training and nutritional counseling to help people accelerate their results and reach their fitness goals. Memberships range from $36-$44/month and there are grand opening specials like $1 enrollment and the first month free! To learn more about the full-access, 7-Day trial, visit the website at https://www.anytimefitness.com/try-us-free/?club=3849. Anytime Fitness is located at 630 North Sepulveda Boulevard, El Segundo, CA.
The Torrance Police Department presents the Partners in Policing (PIP) Class starting September 7. PIP offers community members the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of a Torrance Police Officer and the opportunity to learn the inner-workings of your police department. Participants will hear from a wide variety of details within the Torrance Police Department, including K-9, Forensics, Traffic, SWAT and many others. The program consists of 12 sessions, meeting every Thursday night from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Torrance Police Station beginning Thursday, September 7 and concluding on Thursday, November 30. The PIP class is open to all those who reside or work in Torrance, and anyone else who has an affiliation with the City (i.e.; student in Torrance, member of a church in Torrance, member of a civic organization based in Torrance such as Kiwanis, Rotary, Chamber of Commerce, etc). Participants must be 18 or older. For additional information on the Partners in Policing class, visit the website at https://www.torranceca.gov/government/police/community-affairs/partners-in-policing. Registration for this class fills up quickly! To register for Partners in Policing class, visit the website at https://www.torranceca.gov/government/police/community-affairs/partners-in-policing/partners-and-policing-form. You will be notified via email approximately one week before class starts if you are accepted into the PIP class. If you have any questions, call 310-618-6391.

BaleenKitchen at the Portofino Hotel in Redondo Beach has reopened following a complete renovation and redesign that began in January. For the relaunch, they hired veteran Executive Chef Leandro Bongarra to do the menu highlighting Coastal California Cuisine. Chef Bongarra has previously worked as Executive Chef at Sunset Tower Hotel in West Hollywood, as well as Chef de Cuisine at Stefan’s at L.A. Farm, working along Stefan Richter, runner up of the “Top Chef” season 5. He studied Culinary Arts at Le Courdon Bleu in Pasadena and at Scuola di Cuccina in Roma, Italy. BaleenKitchen overlooks the Redondo Beach Marina from the Portofino Hotel and has been completely redesigned, resulting in a celebration of the building’s maritime esthetic. The 3,480 square-foot space features a shingled exterior and new divided light windows, with panoramic views of the local marina. The interior is inspired by the ocean, incorporating shades of blue and grey, and provides a casual and intimate dining experience with indoor and outdoor seating, fire pits, and a private dining room that seats up to 50 people. Live entertainment will take place in BaleenLounge on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. For the full schedule, visit the website at http://www.hotelportofino.com/calendar.aspx. BaleenKitchen is open for breakfast Monday-Friday from 7:00am-11:00am. Lunch is served Monday-Friday from 11:00am-3:00pm and dinner will be served from 5:00 pm-10:00pm Monday-Thursday and 5:00pm-11:00pm on Friday and Saturday. Social Hour takes place Monday-Friday from 3:00pm-6:00pm in the bar area. Weekend Brunch is served from 7:00am-4:00pm on Saturday and Sunday. For additional information, please visit http://www.hotelportofino.com/redondo-beach-baleen-restaurant.
Here’s a heads-up on a few events you’ll want to plan for now!
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/manhattan-beach-open-beach-volleyball-tournament/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/beach-cities-volunteer-day/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/sunset-beach-party/ Discount code!
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/el-segundo-art-walk-2/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/dance-music-color-group-exhibition/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/el-segundo-main-street-car-show-2/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/concerts-park-wilson-park-gazebo/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/bourbon-blues-bbq/
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.
This morning on The South Bay Show: South Bay Spotlight, our guests are Dave Williamson and David Yates, comedians and producers of the Giggle Water Comedy Show at Rob Rubens Distilling & Brewing in El Segundo. They also host a popular weekly show every Tuesday at Flights Beer Bar in Hawthorne, in addition to the annual Gundo Comedy Festival. This morning, we’re going to learn how these two Daves have brought serious comedy to the South Bay! Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it anytime at http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/dave-williamson-david-yates-giggle-water-comedy-show/. Tune in every Thursday at 8 a.m. to keep up with what’s going down through out in the South Bay!
Tomorrow morning on The South Bay Show: Manhattan Beach 360, our guest will be Sam Williams, proprietor of Nicaslams Cigars. (Sam was supposed to be our guest last week but there was a mix up!) Sam and Nicaslams will be one of the vendors at this year’s Bite at the Beach and this is just one more reason why you need to buy your tickets now! You can listen to the program live at 8 a.m. or anytime at http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/sam-williams-nicoslams/. Tune in every Friday morning and discover what’s new in Manhattan Beach!
Have a fabulous South Bay weekend!
Jackie
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