South Bay by Jackie Weekend Guide August 16, 2018

We have a new contender for the hottest event of the summer – the Gardena Jazz Festival! The event sold out weeks ago and I can’t believe how many people (family, friends, acquaintances, total strangers!) have reached out to me for tickets. The thing is, I have nothing to do with any of the events listed here and on the website - all my team does, is provide information. I know many people tend to wait until the last minute to decide what to do on the weekends, but if you go that route, you’ll miss out on a lot of the good stuff. Just sayin’!
The Redondo Beach Main Branch Library is offering Life Planning Classes: A Five-Part Series Empowering Older Adults & Their Families during August and September. A free five-part series in partnership with H.E.L.P. focusing on elder care is offered at the Redondo Beach Main Library. Classes are free and open to everyone. No reservations are required. All classes are on Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to Noon. The topics and dates are as follows:
August 16 – Staying In Charge of Your Healthcare and Finances
August 23 – Trusts & Probate
August 30 – Elder Care and Residential Choices
September 20 – Financial Planning for Long Term Care
September 27 – Alcohol and Drug Awareness for Safe Senior Living
For additional information on programs and services at the Redondo Beach Public Library, call (310) 318-0675, option 5, or visit the website at http://www.redondo.org/library. The workshops will be held in the 2nd floor Meeting Room of the Redondo Beach Main Library located at 303 North Pacific Coast Highway in Redondo Beach. Free underground parking is available at the library.
The Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) presents the Manhattan Beach Open as part of the AVP Pro Tour Gold Series Thursday, August 16 through Sunday, August 19. The Manhattan Beach Open happens every year, and every year, four athletes get to place their name in history. The AVP Gold Series Manhattan Beach Open is known as the Super Bowl of beach volleyball – big stage, big money and big reward, as AVP stars enshrine their name on the Manhattan Beach Pier. This sixth stop of the 2018 Gold Series celebrates 59 years of beach volleyball tradition. General admission to the AVP Pro Tour is free to the public. VIP tickets featuring upgraded viewing and hospitality are available for $65 – $150. For additional information, visit the website at http://avp.com/event/manhattan-beach-open/. The tournament takes place on the south side of the Manhattan Beach Pier.
The business owners of Downtown Manhattan Beach proudly present theSunset Beach Party on the AVP/Manhattan Beach Open Skydecktonight, Thursday, August 16 from 5 to 8 p.m. Perched high above the sands of Manhattan Beach and overlooking the iconic Manhattan Beach Pier, you are invited to inhale the warm summer evening breeze and enjoy the stunning panoramic sunset views. Guests will enjoy delicious bites from ten local restaurants and other award-winning chef creations while kicking back with cool vibes by The Lucky Ones. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Roundhouse Aquarium. Ticket prices range from $45 to $120. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the Eventbrite page at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunset-beach-party-on-the-avp-skydeck-in-manhattan-beach-tickets-48262959812. The event will take place next to the Manhattan Beach Pier.
SoCal Yoga Social offers Get Yoga & Get Social every Thursday evening from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. at the Woman’s Club of Redondo Beach. Expensive pants and perfect poses are not what this is about… Yoga has been priced out of many people’s reach and many segments of society are being excluded. SoCal Yoga Social created a 501(c)(3) to ensure that everyone can be a part of the interconnectedness that yoga is meant to bring. This is a free class, but donations are much appreciated! Once the class is over, stay for the after party! Attendees are encouraged to bring food and drinks and hang out for the social hour after class. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.socalyogasocial.org/. The Woman’s Club of Redondo Beach is located at 400 South Broadway, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
The community is invited to attend the FINAL El Segundo Art Walk tonight, Thursday, August 16 from 5 to 9 p.m. Located in the Downtown and Smoky Hollow districts, over thirty creative El Segundo businesses will open their doors for studio tours and become a pop-up gallery displaying original artwork of Los Angeles based artists. ESAW pairs artists with local businesses to display their work on the premises. Yes, it is an art walk, but the art is only half of the attraction. The venues are what make the event so unique. El Segundo has an abundance of remarkable and historic architecture, most of which house businesses not open to the general public. The opportunity to gain access to these distinctive spaces makes for an extraordinary experience. The evening features fine art, live music, great food and studio tours. It’s fun and it’s FREE! Trust me, you don’t want to miss this…. put it on your calendar NOW. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.elsegundoartwalk.com/.

The Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce Young Professional Council is hosting a Sweat & Social event tonight, Thursday, August 16 at AfterBurn Fitness. Trade in the oxfords, heels, button ups and blouses for your tennis shoes and active apparel, followed by “No Shower Happy Hour”. Sweat it out, then network it out! Doors open at 5:45 p.m. with the class starting at 6 p.m. Afterburn’s Tag Team Workout: 15 Mins of Spin Class, 15 Mins of MMA Conditioning, 15 Mins of Interval Training. The cost is $5 for YPC Members and $20 for non-Members. For additional information, visit the website at http://business.manhattanbeachchamber.com/events/details/ypc-sweat-social-9002. Afterburn Fitness is located at 1133 Artesia Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.
St. Francis Church will hold the annual Rummage & Book Sale on Friday, August 17 and Saturday, August 18 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event features thousands of items including furniture, kitchen items, small appliances, decorative art, sporting goods, garden equipment, tools, toys, baby gear, holiday, jewelry, boutique items, clothes, shoes and more. Proceeds support buildings, grounds and outreach. Some of the charities that have benefited in the past include His House,Salvation Army, Senior Services of Torrance, local animal shelters, St. Luke’s Shower Program, Mama Hill’s Help – Watts After-School Program, Habitat for Humanity and Harbor Interfaith. For additional information, call (310) 375-4617. St. Francis Church is located at 2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates, CA.
The Manhattan Beach Art Center will host the Opening Reception: Terra Firma on Friday, August 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. Terra Firma aims “To discern an overall pattern from a mass of detail; to see the big picture, or the broader, more general situation.” The exhibit features artists Lowell Nickel, Jacalyn Lopez Garcia and Nicholas Cesar Colon, Robert Glenn Ketchum, Anita Bunn, Fatemeh Burnes. The exhibit will run throughOctober 14. For additional information, visit the website at https://www.citymb.info/departments/parks-and-recreation/cultural-arts/exhibitions/upcoming-exhibitions. The Manhattan Beach Art Center is located at 1560 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.
The City of Redondo Beach hosts Summer Classic 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 movies start at dusk. The schedule is as follows:
August 17 – Spellbound
August 24 – The Defiant Ones
For additional information, visit the Newsletter page at https://indd.adobe.com/view/f39d0475-97fb-47e8-9846-46d851496732. Alta Vista Park is located at 715 Julia Street, Redondo Beach, CA.
The very first global Beat Saber Arcade Tournament is happeningFriday, August 17 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Survios Virtual Reality Arcade. Get ready to compete! Bring your friends/most worthy adversaries along and duke it out head-to-head for a chance to win an HTC Vive and more! See details and official rules here. More prizes TBA, so stay tuned and get ready to slash those sabers and break mad beats! Tickets are $19 per person. For additional information and registration, visit the website at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beat-saber-tournament-at-survios-vr-arcade-tickets-48932465321?aff=ebdssbdestsearch. Survios Virtual Reality Arcade is located at 3525 West Carson Street, (Del Amo Fashion Center, Lower Level, Outdoor Courtyard), Torrance, CA 90503.
Barry’s Bootcamp, the original cardio and strength interval workout famous for burning up to 1,000 calories per class, will celebrate the Grand Opening of the new location in El Segundo on Saturday, August 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The community is invited to attend and be one of the first to experience the Red Room on opening day. Attendees will enjoy light bites, drinks, and music by DJ Bowie Jane. The new South Bay studio will mark Barry’s 45th location globally, and ninth in California. For additional information, visit the website at https://www.barrysbootcamp.com/. Barry’s Bootcamp is located at 700-B Allied Way, Suite B5.02, El Segundo, CA 90245.
The Palos Verdes Art Center presents the Malaga Cove Summer Art Show on Saturday, August 18 and Sunday, August 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Malaga Cove. The event takes place each month from April through September and features paintings, jewelry, ceramics, photography, wearable art and prints from artists from the seven art groups affiliated with Palos Verdes Art Center: Artists Open Group, Pacific Arts Group, Paletteers, Palos Verdes Painters, Peninsula Artists, Photographic and Digital Artists, and Third Dimension. For additional information, visit the website at http://pvartcenter.org/malaga-cove. Malaga Cove Plaza is located at the entrance to the City of Palos Verdes Estates on scenic Palos Verdes Drive West between Via Chico and Via Corta. There is plenty of free parking.
The Riviera Village Sidewalk Sale takes place Saturday, August 18 andSunday, August 19 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Riv is a unique shopping destination and home to hundreds of exceptional shops, restaurants and services. Stroll the streets of this quaint corner of Redondo Beach located just steps from the Esplanade, Redondo’s signature stretch of Pacific coastline. Businesses will be offering an eclectic mix of extraordinary items and fabulous finds for every budget. Get a jump start on the day at the Riviera Village Farmers’ Market on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and while you’re in the neighborhood, enjoy a meal at one of the many fabulous eateries located throughout the Village. 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 El Segundo Chamber of Commerce and El Segundo Police Officers Association present the annual Main Street Car Show on Saturday, August 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the 100 to 500 blocks of Main Street. The Main Street Car Show is open to all pre-1975 custom classic street rods, antique sports cars, race cars and special interest cars. The event also features live music and a raffle with some great prizes. Enjoy the sights and sounds as you stroll along the streets of downtown El Segundo surrounded by impressive engine blocks, tricked out exhaust systems, custom paint jobs, lavish interiors and swanky rims. Vehicle pre-registration fee is $25, event day registration is $30. This event is FREE and open to the public. For additional information or to register a car for the show, visit the Eventbrite page at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-main-street-el-segundo-car-show-registration-46232246895. The event will take place on Main Street in El Segundo, CA 90245.
Absolution Brewing presents Beer & Magic on Saturday, August 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. Drop by the taproom for a night of amazing illusions and optical wonders, along with a large selection of craft beers! The Thai Fusion food truck will also be on-site to satisfy any food cravings you may have. No reservations required! For additional information, visit the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/234364384069920/. Absolution Brewing Company is located at2878 Columbia Street, Torrance, CA 90503.
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes hosts the FINAL Movie in the Park on Saturday, August 18 at Eastview Park with a screening of Peter Rabbit. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. with pre-movie activities and games for kids. Food trucks will be onsite, and attendees will enjoy movie trivia and prizes for the whole family. Movies begin at dusk. Bring a low-slung beach chair and blanket, plus a jacket (it gets cold once the sun goes down). For additional information, call 310.544.5260 or visit the website athttp://www.rpvca.gov/1046/Movies-in-the-Park. Eastview Park is located at 1700 Westmont Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes.
Congregation Tikvat Jacob will host a Chemocessories Event on Sunday, August 19 and Monday, August 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Chemocessories is a charity that provides personalized sets of scarves, jewelry and turbans to cancer patients going through chemotherapy. Community members are encouraged to stop in and help assemble these sets so they can continue to help women in need. If you like fashion, good company and giving back, spend an hour or two and you’ll leave feeling great! Donations of new or gently used scarves, turbans and jewelry are accepted and always appreciated. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.chemocessories.org/. Congregation Tikvat Jacob is located at 1829 North Sepulveda Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA.
Saint Rocke and LA Car Guy present the 2018 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 19 – Big Head Todd and the Monsters
Sunday, August 26 – Venice
Visit the 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.
Beach Cities Health District presents Zumba in the Park every Mondayin August at Alta Vista Park as part of the FREE Summer Fitness Series. Get ready to dance your way into shape this summer! Every Mondaynight from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. the public is invited to participate and move at their own pace. All ages are welcome. This FREE community event brings together friends, family, 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 is a huge hit every summer! For additional information and registration, visit the website at http://www.bchd.org/freefitness. Alta Vista Park is located at 715 Julia Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
Gabi James, the new Redondo Beach hotspot for Spanish and Coastal French cuisine, will host their first Winemakers’ Dinner on Monday, August 20 starting at 6:30 p.m. with the accoladed, young winemaker Michael Cooper of Vinos del Viento Winery. For the event, Cooper will present a selection of his wines, paired with a thoughtful, seasonally-inspired menu created by Executive Chef Chris Feldmeier. The five-course dinner with pairings is offered at $100 per person (including tax and gratuity), and is limited to 50 guests. To view the menu, visit https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/winemakers-dinner-gabi-james/. Reservations can be made by calling Gabi James at (310) 540-4884. Gabi James is located at 1810 South Catalina Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA.
Smog City Brewing will host Movie Night on Tuesday, August 21 starting at 6 p.m. in the taproom. Head over to Smog City Brewery & Taproom for a screening of Jaws. The venue is a fantastic spot to sit back and enjoy tasty craft beers while watching a movie with family & friends! The taproom opens at 3 p.m., enjoy s’mores beginning at 6 p.m., with the movie starting at 8:30 p.m. For additional information, visit the website at https://www.smoreology.com/event. Smog City Brewery is located at1901 Del Amo Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90501.

Social Workplace presents CoWork Wednesday on Wednesday, August 22. Experience Social Workplace with a free day pass! Grab a desk and free tea or coffee and enjoy access to this ultra-cool workspace and amenities. Get some work done and meet other members. Social Workspace is opening their doors to let you experience what coworking is all about. If you’re working from home, working from a noisy coffee shop or anywhere else that you find ineffective to getting stuff done, you need to come to Social Workplace for CoWork Wednesday! It’s a free day. It’s a chance to try out coworking with very little commitment on your part. All they need is a show of good faith – a deposit that will be refunded or applied as a credit for our space when you show up on August 22. If you don’t show up, we’re keeping your 10 bucks as a donation to the coffee fund. Reserve your spot by August 20. This offer is limited to the first 15 people. Come and go as you please from 9am to 5pm. First-come, first-served. Get a Cowork Wednesday Day Pass at https://www.socialworkplace.com/cowork-wednesday/. Social Workspace is located at 2315 Lomita Boulevard, Suite 200, Lomita, CA.
The Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Regional Mixer on Wednesday, August 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Seaside Lagoon. Mix, mingle, make new friends and meet up with other local business owners at this popular annual event. Guest will enjoy live entertainment, opportunity drawings, great food from local Chamber member restaurants and more. Members from 13 local Chambers will be attending! The cost is $10 for any Chamber members and $20 for non-members. To register, call 310-376-6911 or visit the website at http://web.redondochamber.org/events/Regional-Mixer-2397/details. Seaside Lagoon is located at 200 Portofino Way in Redondo Beach.
Here’s a HEADS-UP on a few events you’ll want to plan for now!
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/restaurants-roses-fundraiser/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/wine-design/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/ftk-social-club-mixer-2/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/lomita-community-day/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/unheard-l-a/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/evening-under-the-stars/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/summer-swing-nights-adm/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/torrance-movies-in-the-park/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/torrance-antique-street-faire-8/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/gardena-jazz-festival/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/lunada-bay-summer-concerts/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/garden-concert-series-3/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/lets-connect-mixer/
This event listing is current as of yesterday, but 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.

The City of Hermosa Beach Community Resources Department’s Fall 2018 Recreation & Enrichment Programs Brochure is now available. The Recreation Brochure of activities, programs, and events is produced three times yearly and is available for viewing at the Hermosa Beach Community Center located at 710 Pier Avenue or online at http://www.hermosabch.org. Unique opportunities for both youth and adults exist to provide recreational experiences in sport, athletics, creative arts, and social interaction. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.hermosabch.org/. Feel free to call if you have any questions at (310) 318-0280.
Gaetano’s Restaurant is celebrating their upcoming 25 Anniversary in January with a South Bay Scavenger Hunt over the next four months. They’re hiding twenty-five $50 gift cards around the South Bay every week through January! The first gift card was found last week in less than 30 minutes. Find clues on Gaetano’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/GaetanosItalianRestaurant/. For those of you that go to the location but are too late, don’t forget to post a photo of yourself at the site and tag Gaetano’s to get your consolation prize!
Here’s something to sink your teeth into – August is National Sandwich Month