South Bay By Jackie Weekend Guide February 23, 2017

Are we still not complaining about the rain? Just asking, because I’m pretty much over it. My bike is collecting dust in the garage and I’m tired of my weekend plans being hijacked by lousy weather. Last weekend I binge watched HGTV and have concluded we need new floors, a new kitchen, and a pergola in the front yard. We didn’t experience any leaks, but I put a new roof on the list, you know, just in case.

Absolution Brewing will offer Beer Pairings with Girl Scout Cookies starting today, Thursday, February 23 and running through Saturday, February 25. Girl Scout Cookie season offers all sorts of opportunities to pair those classic treats with adult beverages! The team at Absolution will have the perfect beer pairings ready to go for everyone with a sweet tooth. Stop by and enjoy a box….or two! For additional information, visit the website at http://www.absolutionbrewingcompany.com. Absolution Brewing Company is located at 2878 Columbia St Torrance, California 90503.

Single? Taken? Either way, come party with a purpose and get Singled Out tonight, Thursday, February 23 at 6:30 at the Lighthouse Café. For The Kids Social Club (FTK) is hosting a date game. Intrigued? You may be selected to play on stage, and you’ll have plenty of chances for love, or friendship, throughout the night regardless. If you don’t remember the classic MTV dating show, there will be two sizzling-hot, saucy singles that will be up for grabs. Three contestants will be picked from a raffle and will be brought on stage. The lovely lady and gentleman will not be able to see the contestants. They will pick based off contestants’ answers to a series of 3 questions. You only get points for being witty, intelligent, or whatever it is they’re looking for in a man/lady. The game starts at 8 p.m. sharp, so please get there before then to be considered. Best of luck contestants! Live music will be playing all night. First up is bassist Russ Walters, (then the game begins) followed by Retrofit! Drink Specials include Moscow Mules with New Amsterdam vodka for $7 and well drinks, draft beer, house wine for $5. Even if you’re happily in a relationship, come to dance, sing, socialize and #partywithapurpose in order to raise funds for a great cause! For additional information and to register, visit the website at https://donate.walkwithsally.org/hermosa-beach/events/ftk-singled-out/e117210. Lighthouse Café is located at 30 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

The Redondo Beach Elks Club hosts the monthly Ballroom Dance tonight, Thursday, February 23 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. The event features Liz Holmes and the Retro Swing Dance Band playing all your favorite ballroom dance tunes and tempos including foxtrot, swing, waltz and more. The large dance floor offers plenty of room to strut your stuff. If you don’t feel like dancing but just want to enjoy some great music, the venue offers theater-like seating and a cash bar. A donation of $10 at the door is suggested. For additional information, visit the website athttp://www.bigband.com/Dances.html. The Redondo Beach Elks Lodge is located at 315 Esplanade, Redondo Beach, CA.

Comedy Pop Up presents Comedy by the Beach on Friday, February 24 beginning at 8 p.m. at Samba Brazilian Steakhouse in Redondo Marina. Come enjoy a night out with some of LA’s funniest comics! The event will be hosted by Feraz Ozel (2 Broke Girls, Comics Unleashed) and will feature comics Chris Franjola (Chelsea Lately, Getting Doug with High), Jill-Michele Melean (MADtv, Reno:911!), Al Jackson (Comedy Central Presents, Last Comic Standing, John Oliver Standup Show), Drew Lynch (America’s Got Talent Finalist, Maron) and Sean G Grant (Maron, Jimmy Kimmel Live!). Along with all that great comedy, attendees will also enjoy a special selection of Brazilian inspired drink specials. General admission tickets are available starting at $10 online and $15 at the door. There is plenty of onsite parking for only $2 with validation. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://www.comedypopupla.com/. Samba Brazilian Steakhouse is located at 207 North Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.

The Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce & Visitor’s Bureau presents the annual State of the City Address on Friday, February 24 at 7 a.m. at Crowne Plaza Redondo Beach & Marina Hotel. Mayor Steve Aspel will speak on how the city is managing its resources, what was accomplished last year and how the City is preparing for 2017. Pre-sale tickets are $45, at the door, $50. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://web.redondochamber.org/events/State-of-the-City-2017-2211/details. Crowne Plaza Redondo Beach & Marina Hotel is located at 300 North Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.

The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce and Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce are proud to present the annual Black History Celebration on Friday, February 24 beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Torrance Marriott. Hosted by Emmett Smith, award-winning journalist and freelance National News Correspondent for ABC News, the event will celebrate and honor the outstanding achievements of the following individuals:

LEGACY AWARD – Olympic Gold Medalist: Valerie Brisco-Hooks
INPIRATIONAL SPIRIT AWARD – CSUDH Student: Asia Watkins
LEGACY AWARD – American Soul/R&B Group: The Emotions
BUSINESS LEADERSHIP AWARD – Attorney, Advocate & Commentator: Areva Martin
PROFESSIONAL SPIRIT AWARD – NFL Offensive Lineman & Sports Commentator: Chester Pitts II
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY COMMITMENT AWARD – President, CSUDH: Dr. Willie J. Hagan
HUMANITARIAN AWARD – Commander, Los Angeles Air Force Base: Lt. Gen. Samuel A. Greaves

Tickets are $55 for Torrance Area Chamber Members and $75 for non-Members. The schedule is as follows: 10:30am: Walk of History Vendors Open; 11:00am: Registration; 12noon-2pm: Event & Luncheon. For additional information and ticket purchase, call(310) 540-5858 or visit the website at https://www.torrancechamber.com/event/20th-annual-black-history-celebration/. The Torrance Marriott is located at 3635 Fashion Way in Torrance.

The Automobile Driving Museum and South Bay Mustang Owners present the Mustang Car Show on Saturday, February 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by and marvel at some of the finest examples of this classic American muscle car! The event will feature the People’s Choice Awards for Best Paint, Best Interior, Best Engine, Best Coupe and Best Convertible. If you would like to register your car, the registration fee is $15 per vehicle and includes entry for one exhibitor and a guest. General admission is a suggested donation of $10 per person, $8 for seniors and $5 for children aged 11 to 17. Kids 10 and under get in FREE. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org/mustang2017/ or call (310) 909-0950. The Automobile Driving Museum is located at 610 Lairport Street, El Segundo, CA 90245.

The Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation is proud to present Dancing with the South Bay Stars VI on Saturday, February 25 at 8 p.m.at the Armstrong Theater. The event pairs local ‘celebrities’ with professional dancers in a competition to raise funds for the Foundation and the participants’ nonprofit organization of choice. This season, eleven of the South Bay’s brightest stars will slip into their dancing shoes, take the stage and strut their stuff! Tickets are $35, $45 and $65 and can be purchased on-line or by calling the Ticket Office directly at (310) 781-7171. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at https://torrancearts.org/dancing-with-the-south-bay-stars-vi/. The Armstrong Theater is located in the Torrance Cultural Arts Center at 3330 Civic Center Drive in Torrance.

The monthly Torrance Antique Street Faire takes place on Sunday, February 26 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event features 200+ sellers with 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, free parking 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.

Shade Hotel Manhattan Beach will bring the excitement of Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre to the South Bay with a black-tieOscars Viewing Party on Sunday, February 26 starting a 4 p.m.Guests will be able to walk a red carpet and root for their favorite films and stars during the live Academy Awards telecast. Guests will also be eligible to “win with the stars”! Upon entry, each guest will choose a name tag of a nominee out of a bag and wear it all night. If their nominee ends up winning, they get to go up on Shade Hotel’s stage to win simultaneously with the telecast. Admission is free but table service is recommended as the event is expected to get crowded. For additional information, visit the website at http://mb.shadehotel.com. To book table service, please call 310-469-3466. Shade Hotel Manhattan Beach is located at 1221 N. Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.

The Waterfront 3-D model is now on display in Redondo Beach. The community is invited to view the model at the Open House onMonday, February 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Waterfront Information Center. View the model and learn more about the proposed project with fellow Redondo Beach community members. There will be two presentations at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served and parking validation will be provided. If you plan to attend, please RSVP toinfo@thewaterfrontredondo.com. For additional information, visit the website at http://thewaterfrontredondo.com/the-plan.php. The Waterfront Information Center is located at 239 North Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277. (The former site of On the Rocks.)

The South Bay Women’s Conference hosts the monthly Let’s Connect Mixer at Scholb Craft Brewery tonight, Tuesday, February 28 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This fundraising event is a great opportunity to meet local business owners and entrepreneurs while mixing and mingling with like-minded individuals. Tickets are $5 for members and $15 for non-members. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://sbbwa.com/. Scholb Craft Brewery is located at 2964 Columbia Street, Torrance, CA.

Beach Cities Health District offers a Free Mindfulness Drop-Inthe first Wednesday of each month (March 1) at 5:30 p.m. Take 30 minutes to downshift and practice mindfulness techniques. The monthly sessions will be led by trained Beach Cities Health District staff. No prior experience with meditation or mindfulness is required. Please arrive a few minutes early to sign in and get settled. For additional information call Tiana Rideout at 310-374-3526, ext.139 or visit the website at http://www.bchd.org/mindfulness. Beach Cities Health District is located at 514 North Prospect Avenue in Redondo Beach. The event will take place in the chapel located on the first Floor.

The Miyako Hybrid Hotel hosts the annual Mardi Gras Celebration benefiting Pediatric Therapy Network on Thursday, March 2 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Celebrate Mardi Gras PTN-style with live jazz music and delicious food and beverage tastings from local restaurants and breweries including the Depot, Red Car Brewery & Restaurant, Restoration Kitchen & Wine, HT Grill, Torrance Bakery, Strand Brewing Company, Ise-Shima and more! Pre-sale tickets are $45 per person. This is a very popular event – it sells out every year, so be sure to purchase tickets early. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://www.pediatrictherapynetwork.org/. The Miyako Hybrid Hotel is located at 21381 South Western Avenue in Torrance.

Here’s a heads-up on a few events you’ll want to plan for now!

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http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/fishtivities-sea-lab/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/color-celebration-gala/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/adriennes-search-for-childrens-cancer-cure-fundraiser/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-stories-show/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/taste-blue-zones/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/thoughtful-feast-supper-california-basque-boardinghouse/

These are just a few of the special events taking place, so be sure to check the Ongoing Events page and Daily Blog on my website 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, our guests were Joy Corradetti from Mystical Joy and Bernard Ibarra from A Basq Kitchen, both located on the International Boardwalk in Redondo Marina. These two businesses have been chosen to kick off the first CASH MOB on Friday, March 24th. You can listen to yesterday’s show via podcast here:http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/cash-mob/. 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 Doug Rodriquez, former Redondo Beach Public Safety Commissioner, local community leader and now, a candidate for the City of Redondo Beach, District 2 City Council seat. Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it via podcast here: http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/doug-rodriguez-city-council-candidate-district-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 guest will be Michael McCarrell, author of Cracking the Code to 7 Figures: Ten Myths Every Business Owner and Entrepreneur Must Overcome to Take Their Business to the Next Level. You can listen to the program live at 8 a.m. or anytime via podcast here: http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/michael-mccarrell-cracking-code-7-figures/. 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###/em310-418-6851.

Try to stay dry and have a fabulous South Bay weekend!

Jackie

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