South Bay by Jackie Weekend Guide May 23, 2019

If you’ve been subscribed to this Weekend Guide for even a few years, you know how excited I get about Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of summer. While there are extraordinary events scheduled throughout the calendar year, the summer season is when the South Bay really shines! I mean, really, is there anything better than hanging out at the beach, on a hot summer night with your peeps, enjoying a live concert? Hmmm, I don’t think so. Speaking of outdoor concerts, I’ve already posted most of the local concert series to the website, so when you have a moment, click over and take a peek!
Manhattan Beach Studios presents Lipbone Redding: An In-House Concert tonight, Thursday, May 23 from 7 to 10 p.m. Enjoy an intimate concert on the movie lot of Manhattan Beach Studios with this human voice machine. Lipbone is bringing his raspy, soulful sound, bass beat-boxing and mesmerizing lip-trombonning talent for a FREE show and meet the artist experience. Check out where movie magic happens at Manhattan Beach Studios! This event is FREE to attend but you must reserve a seat at http://www.manhattanbeachstudios.net/calendar/. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.manhattanbeachstudios.net/. Manhattan Beach Studios is located on the MBS Media Campus at 1600 Rosecrans Avenue in Manhattan Beach.
Ragin Cajun celebrates Memorial Day Weekend with a Seafood Celebration starting Friday, May 24 and running through Monday, May 27. Ragin Cajun offers the best and most authentic Cajun cuisine brought to the South Bay from Lafayette, Louisiana and the most down-home fun you can find west of Bourbon Street, right in Redondo Beach. They only do this once a year! Stop by for live crawfish (flown in fresh from Louisiana), shrimp, king crab, snow crab and Dungeness Crab, in addition to blue crab boils, shrimp boils, frog legs, soft shell crab, fresh shucked oysters and more. Oh man, you don’t want to miss this! LAISSEZ LES BONS TEMPS ROULER! (Let the Good Times Roll!) For additional information, visit the website at https://www.ragincajuncafe.com/. Ragin Cajun is located at 525 South Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach, CA.
The Beach Cities Symphony Orchestra bids farewell to Maestro Brisk during the Final Concert of the season on Friday, May 24 at 8 p.m. Featuring four local student soloists, as well as selections from Romeo and Juliet by Berlioz and Capriccio Espagnol by Rimsky-Korsakov, the Beach Cities Symphony will be throwing a celebratory party at 6 p.m. prior to the concert on Friday, May 24, at 8 p.m. The festivities and concert will take place at Marsee Auditorium on the El Camino College campus for one night only. Both events are FREE and open to the public. Maestro Barry Brisk has been Music Director and Conductor of the Beach Cities Symphony since 1994 and is particularly proud of having expanded the orchestra’s repertoire. He has conducted works by more than eighty composers, more than a dozen who are living, over the past 100 concerts he has conducted. The Beach Cities Symphony Orchestra has also performed five of Brisk’s original works, including three world premières. Those compositions include Serenade for Orchestra (May 2007); Kaleidoscope (January 2010); and Concerto for Clarinet/Bass Clarinet and Orchestra (March 2019). Another one of Brisk’s pieces, Celebration, introduced the orchestra’s 65th season in 2014. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.beachcitiessymphony.org/. The Marsee Auditorium is located at 16007 Crenshaw Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90506.
The Redondo Pier Association, in partnership with King Harbor Association, host Family Movie Nights at the Redondo Beach Pier every Friday in May at 8 p.m. This free event series is presented by Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital Long Beach and will feature family-friendly movies throughout the month of May. The Redondo Pier Association welcomes visitors to arrive early and visit one of the many restaurants located on Fisherman’s Wharf, International Boardwalk and the adjacent Redondo Beach Marina for dine-in or take-out prior to the movie screening. For a complete list of businesses, visit the website at http://RedondoPier.com/directory. The schedule is as follows:-Friday, May 24, 2019, Mary Poppins Returns, PG, (c) Walt Disney Pictures 2018, 130 minutes-Friday, May 31, 2019, How to Train your Dragon: The Hidden World, PG (c) DreamWorks Animation 2019, 120 minutes These events are free and open to the public and take place between 8 and 10 p.m. where the International Boardwalk meets the Redondo Beach Pier below Kincaid’s in the octagon. Movies begin at dusk so times will vary. For details, visit the website at http://www.redondopier.com/events/. The Redondo Beach Pier is located at the end of Torrance Boulevard, west of Pacific Coast Highway.

The Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce presents Fiesta Hermosa Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day in downtown Hermosa Beach. Since 1972, HBCCVB has produced Fiesta Hermosa, the “Largest Arts & Crafts Fair in Southern California,” featuring approximately 300 artists including painters, photographers, ceramicists, jewelers, sculptors, and handcrafters. Fiesta Hermosa attendees can choose from a wide selection of cuisine in the food court, which also boasts a new clean uniform look to vendors and general seating area. The AB InBev-sponsored Charity Beer & Wine Garden offers beer, wine and beeritas with proceeds benefiting a number of local charities. There is live music on two main stages as well as a new satellite stage situated outside Java Man. Families have plenty of activities to keep the kids happy. The Kiddie Carnival features a 30-foot slide, mechanical rides and games for kids from 3 to 10 years old. There will be pony rides, a petting zoo and face painters. Mommies can find solace in their very own tranquil zone at the Fiesta Siesta. Fiesta Siesta is a staffed, secure Mommy zone, where diapers can be changed, babies can be nursed, water can be found, and mommies can freshen up and just relax. Free shuttle bus service runs from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. daily from the Northrop Grumman parking lot located at the southwest corner of Aviation Boulevard and 33rd Street (one block north of Marine Avenue) in Manhattan Beach. Additional buses have been scheduled to mitigate congestion and parking issues. The ever-popular and world-famous free Bike Valet service will return, compliments of Hermosa Cyclery, located just south of the Hermosa Beach Pier. The lot is open from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily with an on-site diagnostic checkup. Locals are encouraged to walk or bike to Fiesta Hermosa and use the free bike valet lot at the beach staffed by Hermosa Cyclery, which offers air for tires and on-site diagnostic checkups. Visitors can stop by the head of the Pier on their way to the bike valet to meet the KTLA Street Team! For additional information, visit the website at http://fiestahermosa.net/.
SEA Lab will offer a class on Naturalist Sketching, co-hosted by USC Sea Grant, on Saturday, May 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Redondo Beach bluff. Learn about phenology and observe the seasonal changes of local species. Get outdoor art experience and fine tune your naturalist skills. Learn about the native plants that shape our ecosystem, how they benefit local species, and how to draw them from your observations. Earn credit towards Plant Science, Eco Friend, Outdoor Art badges and more! The class fee is $15. For additional information and registration, visit the Eventbrite page at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/naturalist-sketching-seasonal-changes-of-the-redondo-beach-bluffs-tickets-60977148292. The SEA Lab is located at 1021 North Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
The Redondo Beach Library will host a screening of To Climb a Gold Mountain on Saturday, May 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the second floor Meeting Room. The film tells the stories of four women of Asian descent who lived in America from the 1850s to the present day. The women came from different backgrounds and lived dramatically different lives. Each woman’s story represents a theme of struggle and triumph. Through these stories, the film tracks the progression, evolution and legacy of the immigrants in America. The film received an Emmy Award in 2017, a Certificate of Congressional Recognition, A Golden Award from The World Film Festival, and the Best Feature Documentary Award from the LA Film Festival of Hollywood. This program is FREE and open to the public. After the film, there will be time for Q & A. For additional information, call (310) 318-0675, option 5, or visit the website at http://www.redondo.org/library. The Redondo Beach Main Library is located at 303 North Pacific Coast Highway in Redondo Beach. Free underground parking is available at the Library.
The monthly Torrance Antique Street Faire takes place on Sunday, May 26 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event features 200+ sellers offering 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 and pet friendly! 2019 DATES: Jan. 27 • Feb. 24 • Mar. 24 • Apr. 28 • May 26 • June 23 • July 28 • Aug. 25 • Sep. 22 • Oct. 27 • Nov. 24 • Dec. 22. 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.

Celebrate the unofficial start of summer at the Red, White & Aqua Pool Party taking place on Sunday, May 26 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Shade Hotel in Redondo Beach. Guests will enjoy music, refreshing drinks and delicious bites. In addition, the first 50 guests will receive a complimentary mimosa! Cabana and Bottle Service are available, call 310-921-8940 for details. Tickets are $20. For details, visit the website at http://rb.shadehotel.com/ or call 310-921-8940. Shade Redondo Beach is located at 655 North Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
The Torrance Historical Society will kick-off the annual Walking Tours of Historic Old Torrance on Sunday, May 26. This free, docent-led tour begins at the Torrance Historical Museum (1345 Post Avenue) at 1:30 p.m. and will point out many historic sites and landmarks of Old Torrance (founded 1912). The tour is an easy, but brisk walk, covering eight blocks. The walk is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. It’s free, open to the public, requires no reservations, and is hosted on the fourth Sunday of every month, May through October. Guests will also learn . . .•About the explosion that helped put Torrance on the map•Why Irving Gill, architect of the Pacific Electric Railway El Prado Bridge and the Depot, was fired•Where the original Police and Fire Station was located (they used to share a building, and a car!)•Why Torrance does not have a cemetery•What TV character “lived” on CotaThe tour will also include information regarding the world renown landscape architectural firm of Olmsted & Sons, John C., and Frederick Law, Jr. of Brookline MA, who designed the City of Torrance. Plus, attendees learn how the City and some of the streets in Downtown got their name, where the first public library originated, the original boundaries of the City, where Buffy, the Vampire Slayer was filmed and more. For additional info, please contact the Museum at 310.328.5392. Torrance Historical Museum is located at 1345 Post Avenue in Torrance.
If you plan to honor our nation’s warriors this Memorial Day, I’ve posted a round-up of local Military Memorial Sites located throughout the South Bay. Official services are planned at most of these sites. Visit the websites listed for additional information and updates. To view the list, visit https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-memorial-day-tributes/.
The Los Angeles Tango Marathon, aka, The Endless Summer Tango, will take place Monday, May 27 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Manhattan Beach Pier. All are invited to take part in this annual event featuring DJ Derek Tang. Bring your own refreshments, towels and sunscreen. The cost is $5 per person. For details, visit the website at https://www.latangomarathon.com/schedule.
The Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Economic Forum on Wednesday, May 29 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Premiere Center in Playa Vista. How will the new LA Stadium & Entertainment District affect the economics of the South Bay and Manhattan Beach? From hospitality, to real estate values, to transportation, shopping, dining and more… this $5B+ project is going to rock Southern California. Chris Hibbs, CRO of LA Stadium & Entertainment District will talk about this unprecedented project and what you can expect. From NFL games, starting in 2020, to concerts, and the home of the 2028 opening and closing ceremonies… the impact on the South Bay will be HUGE! Did we mention that the entire project is 3.5 times LARGER than Disneyland? Get a 3D glimpse of the plans and get a Virtual Reality experience of what it’s like to be on the playing field. Don’t miss this event! Attendees will also have the opportunity to receive special stadium seat license pricing and a chance to win a football, autographed by Marshall Faulk. Tickets are $45 for Members and $65 for non-Members. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://business.manhattanbeachchamber.com/events/details/economic-forum-2019-9360. The Premiere Center is located at 112035 Waterfront Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90094.

Here’s a HEADS-UP on a few events you’ll want to plan for now!
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/palos-verdes-antique-show-sale/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/s-club-grand-opening-ribbon-cutting/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/palos-verdes-peninsula-land-conservancy-activities/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/fishtivities-sea-lab/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/author-event/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/epipalooza/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/nelsons-summer-concert-series-4/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/beer-magic-absolution-brewing/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/zumba-park-3/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/lunch-learn-2/
This event listing is current as of yesterday, but new events are posted EVERY DAY! Check the website for updates at http://www.southbaybyjackie.com for details on these and other events happening throughout the South Bay.
You’ve seen it in Live Oak Park, nestled between the Joslyn Center and ball field. The original Manhattan Beach Scout House was built by volunteers in 1952. It’s seen Eagle ceremonies, Troop meetings, Pinewood Derbies and so much more. But it’s on its last legs. A new Scout House is needed for future generations of Scouts — and to provide additional space for Manhattan Beach Seniors and the community at large. The goal is to raise $3.5 million to construct a new 7,000 square foot state-of-the-art structure that will be….-A beautiful backdrop for civic events.-A gathering place for the next generation and our greatest generation.-A place that will make the community proud for years to come.To donate, visit the website at https://www.thescouthouse.org/donate/.
FYI, the Automobile Driving Museum will be closed for private events on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26! So, no Sunday Drives this weekend!
We’ll be airing reruns of The South Bay Show today and tomorrow. Visit https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/blog-talk-radio.phpfor all the latest podcasts!
Have a fabulous, South Bay, holiday weekend!
Jackie
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