South Bay Weekend Guide August 25, 2016

A few of you may have seen my Facebook post last weekend about our disastrous Sunday drive. My husband and I felt like taking a road trip to Malibu for lunch and we wanted to check out the Malibu Lumber Yard shopping center. The traffic was beyond horrendous, the Lumber Yard was meh and the restaurant we were planning to stop at, The Malibu Inn, is now a Mexican restaurant. We’re not fans of the other restaurants along that stretch of PCH (Gladstone’s, Moonshadows, etc.) and even if we were, every parking lot was full. We headed south and thought we might stop in Santa Monica or Culver City for a bite, but again, the traffic was dreadful and there were people waiting outside every restaurant we drove by. By 3 p.m. we were both starving and cranky and decided to head home. As we entered Manhattan Beach, I suggested we pop into MB Post – it wasn’t dinner hours yet and I thought we could get seated…. we did. We each ordered a sandwich and devoured them, and after telling the manager, Joseph, about our awful day, he treated us to dessert. Moral of the story – if you don’t absolutely have to leave the South Bay, stay put. Our stretch of Santa Monica Bay has less traffic, a huge selection of great restaurants and shops, way more parking, easy beach and ocean access, and the friendliest people on earth.

As part of the King Harbor Boating Foundation Waterfront Education Program, the L.A. Conservation Corp will host an Open House & Harbor Tours at SEA Lab today, Thursday, August 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guests are invited to discover SEA Lab and the various teaching locations in the harbor. It’s a unique natural classroom that is easily accessible. Information about classes will be available along with crafts for the kids. For additional information, visit the website athttp://www.waterfronteducation.org/. SEA Lab is located at 1021 North Harbor Drive Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
Ruby’s Diner presents the Summer Movie Series every Friday night in August at Seaside Lagoon. The films will begin at 8:15 p.m. and attendees should bring beach chairs and blankets. Food for purchase will be available from the Ruby’s Diner takeout window. The movies are free of charge and open to the public. Parking fees apply with validation. This Friday, August 26, is the final event of the summer with a screening of Beetle Juice. For additional information, call 310-376-7829 or visit the website athttp://www.visitredondo.com/family-friendly-weekly-events.html. Seaside Lagoon is located at 200 Portofino Way in Redondo Beach.
Bellacures will celebrate the newest location at The Point with a Grand Opening Event on Saturday, August 27 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Join the Bellacures team for a day of Beauty by the Beach. Guests will enjoy complimentary mini manis, a braid bar by Vicara Aveda Salon, chair massages by Equinox, and wine by Landmark Wines. All services are first come, first serve and walk-in only, so stop by early to schedule an appointment. The first 50 guests will receive a complimentary gift bag. If you plan to attend, RSVP to BellacuresSB@FoxGreenberg.com. Bellacures South Bay at The Point is located at 820 South Sepulveda Boulevard, El Segundo, CA 91604.
The Riviera Village Sidewalk Sale takes place Saturday, August 27 and Sunday, August 28 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. Riviera Village is located within the triangle of Catalina Avenue from Palos Verdes Boulevard to Avenue I in South Redondo Beach. For more information, visit the website athttp://www.rivieravillage.org/.
The Lomita Railroad Museum celebrates Community Day on Saturday, August 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will be extra special this year since they’re also celebrating the Museum’s 50th Anniversary! It’s FREE to the general public as a thank you to the community for supporting the Lomita Railroad Museum throughout the year. Guest will enjoy:
-Art show and craft fair-Health/Business/Non-Profit Organization Fair-Model Railroad Exhibit by the Group 160 N-Trak Club-Free To Be Me Drum Circle-Local entertainment-Clowns-Face painting and kid’s art activities-Food trucks and music-Museum tours-Dance and karate demonstrations-Special fun for Pokémon Go® players
For additional information, visit the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/1698557120407664/. The Lomita Railroad Museum is located at 2137 250 Street, Lomita, California 90717.

Hermosa Beach Friends of the Parks and South Bay Art & Film Festival present the final Movie Night on the Beach for the season on Saturday, August 27. Everyone is welcome to enjoy this FREE community event! The movie, Top Gun, will be screened on the beach just south of Hermosa Beach Pier. The fun begins at 6 p.m. with the move starting at 7:30. Attendees should bring blankets, beach chairs and picnic baskets. Refreshments, t-shirts, caps and blankets will be for sale on site with all proceeds benefiting Hermosa Beach Friends of the Parks. For additional information, visit the Facebook page athttps://www.facebook.com/hermosasummerconcerts/. Movie Night is produced by Allen Sanford of Saint Rocke and sponsored by the City of Hermosa Beach. Movies will be screened on the beach just south of Hermosa Beach Pier.
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes Recreation and Parks Department presents Movies in the Park on Saturday, August 27 at 6 p.m. at Hesse Park Upper Field. The public is invited for a FREE evening of cinema under the stars with a screening of Zootopia. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early. Bring a picnic, blankets and low-slung beach chairs. Evenings can be cool so be sure to dress warmly. Enjoy pre-movie, family-friendly activities led by the San Pedro & Peninsula YMCA and on site food trucks. Pre-movie activities begin at 6:00 p.m. with the movie starting at dusk. For additional information, visit the website athttp://www.rpvca.gov/. Hesse Park Upper Field is located at 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard in Rancho Palos Verdes.
The Richstone Family Center hosts the annual Endless Summer Beach Party on Saturday, August 27. The event takes place on a stretch of private beach in Redondo from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Enjoy an evening filled with flavorsome dishes from R10 Social House, DOMA Kitchen, Hermosa Fish Shop, Chart House, Zazou, luewater Grill, and others. Guest will stay refreshed under the sun with cocktails from Tito’s Vodka along with refreshing beer from Hop Saint Brewery and wine from Rebel Coast Winery. The evening will feature entertainment from the talented 12 member band of Night Owl Productions covering Beach Boy classics. All proceeds of ticket sales will continue to fund free mentoring programs against domestic violence for children who escaped abused homes. With invitations targeting Richstone’s most dedicated and generous supporters, they anticipate a sold out event. Individual tickets are available for purchase at $100 at http://www.richstonefamily.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=557. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.richstonefamily.org/. The Endless Summer Beach Party will take place at The Beach at King Harbor located at 208 Yacht Club Way in Redondo Beach. (This is such a fun event – great band, lots of dancing!)
The City of Torrance Community Services Department is proud to sponsor Movies in the Park. These movie nights will take place at various parks throughout the city this summer. On Saturday, August 27, they’ll be screening McFarland USA at Hickory Park, located at 2850 West 232 Street in Torrance. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. Pack up a picnic basket, blanket and lawn chairs and join friends and neighbors for an evening of family-friendly cinematic entertainment as the parks convert into outdoor movies theaters. Each event will feature a different movie beginning at dusk (around 8 p.m.) so bring a jacket, popcorn, cocoa and snacks and join in the fun! For additional information, call 310-618-2930 or visit the website athttp://www.torranceca.gov/3737.htm.
THIS EVENT IS ALREADY SOLD OUT…. but I’ll mention it so you can put it on your calendar for next year. American Honda Motor Company and the Torrance Chamber host an Evening under the Stars: The Annual Gourmet Food & Wine Festival on Saturday, August 27. The gala event takes place from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the Honda Headquarters in Torrance. The evening features Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Kenny G, scrumptious bites from the finest South Bay restaurants and more than 80 varietals of wine. Tickets are $200 per person or two for $300. Dress code: cocktail attire. No one under 21 years of age will be admitted. The proceeds will benefit Torrance Memorial Medical Center and For Our Children. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://www.torrancememorial.org/Giving/Events/Evening_Under_the_Stars.aspx. Honda Headquarters is located at 700 Van Ness Avenue in Torrance.

Head to Dockweiler State Beach for the Jet to Jetty 5K/10K Run/Walk & Kid’s Fun Run on Saturday, August 28. The fun gets underway at 8 a.m. with the 5K followed at 8:10 a.m. with the 10K. The Kids Fun Run begins at 9 a.m. All participants will receive a race t-shirt, drinks and snacks. Food trucks will be on site offering food for purchase. Enjoy an expo featuring an array of items and random prizes just for registering. Runners have a flat course along Vista del Mar, finishing in the beach parking lot. Miles are well marked with two aid stations on the course. Enter the team or individual costume contest to win a dream trip to Maui donated by the William H. Hannon Foundation. Tickets are $5 each or 12 for $50. Proceeds from this event will benefit Airport Marina Counseling Service. For additional information and registration, visit the website athttp://www.w2promotions.com/public/eventdetail.php?ActiveID=129056. Dockweiler State Beach is located at Imperial Highway at Vista Del Mar.
The Catalina Classic Paddleboard Race will take place on Sunday, August 28. The longest, most demanding race on the paddleboard circuit, the Catalina Classic is a grueling, thirty-two mile long paddleboard marathon which takes off from Catalina Island and finishes at the Manhattan Beach Pier. Founded in 1955, the event is a herculean endeavor drawing qualified watermen from all over the world to compete. The event was cancelled in 1961 due to dangerous conditions and languished for more than twenty years. It was revived in 1982 with a field of ten competitors. Since then, the sport has experienced an enormous resurgence in popularity, particularly in the South Bay. The race gets under way at 6:00 am and finishes at approximately 3:00 pm with the first finishers expected about 11:00 am. You’ll definitely want to be at the finish line to witness this amazing feat of endurance. For additional information, visit the website at http://catalinaclassicpaddleboardrace.org/.
The monthly Torrance Antique Street Faire takes place on Sunday, August 28 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 athttp://www.torranceantiquefaire.com/. The Torrance Antique Street Faire is located at 1317 Sartori Avenue in downtown Torrance.
The Riviera Village Farmers’ Market will celebrate the Grand Opening at the new location in the Triangle parking lot on Sunday, August 28 at noon. The community is encouraged to attend and Mayor Steve Aspel and the Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce will be on hand for the festivities. FREE reusable shopping bags will be given to the first 100 attendees. Check in at information booth to claim a free bag. For additional information, visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Riviera-Village-Farmers-Market-124902647557545/?fref=ts.
The Manhattan Beach Badminton Club will host Pub at the Club on Sunday, August 28 from 1 to 5 p.m. This premier craft beer and food event will benefit the Manhattan Beach Badminton Club’s Junior Foundation programs for special needs, para and junior athletes. Over 35 breweries will participate, including local favorites, El Segundo Brewing, King Harbor Brewing Company, Strand Brewing and Absolution Brewing Company. Restaurants include Rock’n Fish, Deluca, Beach Café, Sausal, Il Fornaio and more. General Admission tickets are $75 per person and VIP Early Bird Admission are $100 if purchased by August 14. Tickets are on sale now at Eventbrite here: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/pub-at-the-club-craft-beer-and-food-festival-tickets-24634151410?aff=eac2. For additional information, visit the website at http://pubattheclub.com/. The Manhattan Beach Badminton Club is located at 516 18 Street in Manhattan Beach.
Hermosa Beach Kiwanis presents the eighth annual Taste at the Beach on Sunday, August 28 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Hermosa Beach Community Center. The event is one of Kiwanis’ special social fundraisers and features fine wines, craft brews, favorite dishes from local restaurants, silent auction and live music. Tickets are $50 per person. Guests will receive an ID badge, a commemorative wine glass and unlimited sips and bites. Chat with locals, sit at tables, listen to the live jazz band, and casually tour the facilities, including the famous Hermosa Beach Historical museum just steps away. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.tasteatthebeach.org/. The Hermosa Beach Community Center is located at 710 Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach.

St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church presents the FREE Garden Concert Series on Sunday, August 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. on the lawn. This month the event features the music of Quarteto Nuevo. Quarteto Nuevo merges wester classical, eastern European folk, Latin and jazz. The ensemble’s razor sharp precision is enhanced by its jazzy interludes, lightly rumbling percussion motifs and difficult to navigate time signatures. They effectively merge the music of ancient worlds and faraway places with a contemporary groove. Attendees should plan to arrive early and picnic on the lawn. Dessert and coffee will be hosted by St. Luke’s. This is a FREE event and there is ample free parking available. For additional information, call 310-377-2825. St Luke’s Presbyterian Church is located at 26825 Rolling Hills Road in Rolling Hills Estates.
Saint Rocke and LA Car Guy present the Hermosa Beach Summer Concert Series! The final concert of the season, featuring Moustache Harbor, will take place on Sunday, August 28 from 4 to 8 p.m. These concerts are some of the most popular events in the South Bay and the crowds number well into the thousands. Arrive early to claim a prime viewing spot! For additional information, visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/hermosasummerconcerts?fref=ts. The concerts take place on the south side of the Hermosa Beach Pier.
Celebrate the End of Summer at Shade Hotel on Sunday, August 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. on the Skydeck. Sponsored by Strand Boards, the event benefits Walk With Sally and features a silent date auction and specialty Walk With Sally cocktail. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.walkwithsally.org/. Shade Hotel is located at 1221 North Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.
Ragin Cajun will host a Beer Dinner featuring Absolution Brewing Company on Tuesday, August 30 at 6:30 p.m. The four course tasting menu is $45 per person.
1st Course: Strawberry Pecan Salad with Chicken paired with STRAWBERRY TRESPASSER2nd Course: Shrimp Etouffee with Hush Puppies paired with ANGEL’s DEMISE3rd Course: Petite Filet with Vegetables paired with CARDINAL SIN4th Course: Chocolate Oatmeal Crumble Sundae paired with HIGHLAND SINNER
This sounds positively sinful! Seating is limited and a $10 deposit is required when making a reservation. For additional information and to make a reservation, call 310-540-7403 or visit the website at http://ragincajun.com/. Ragin Cajun is located at 525 South Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach, CA, 90277.
Lido di Manhattan will host Flower Therapy Nite on Tuesday, August 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. Flower Therapy Nite was created as a stress-reliever after a long day. Because what’s better than getting together with friends, drinking your favorite beverages, and playing with flowers? Everyone is invited to create a floral masterpiece and no experience is necessary! Attendees will be provided with everything you need: fresh cut flowers, vases, clippers, tape, and an apron to wear that night. The professional florists provide floral design instruction, while you get your hands (slightly) dirty and create a beautiful arrangement to enjoy all week long. Anyone can do it! The cost is $35 per person. When registering, use code “flowerfun40” and receive 40% off! Guests must be 21+. Food and drink may be purchased at the event. It is suggested you arrive early to find parking and place drink/food orders. For additional information and registration, visit the website at http://www.flowertherapynite.com/#/wildchild/. Lido di Manhattan is located at 1550 Rosecrans Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.
Monkey Toes presents The Penn Street Sound: An Evening of Poetry & Music on Thursday, September 1 and every first Thursday at Smoky Hollow Studios in El Segundo. This is an Open Mic event, so bring your poetry and be prepared to share….or just sit back and enjoy other’s prose and some live music. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with the show starting at 8 p.m. Admission is $5 per person. For additional information, visit the Twitter page at https://twitter.com/SmokyHollowCA. Smoky Hollow Studios is located at 1101 Penn Street, El Segundo, CA 90245. (I’ve been to this event – it’s a fun evening with lots of talented people!)

All the local Summer Concert Series will be drawing to an end soon, so be sure to take advantage of all the fabulous, FREE music taking place around the South Bay while you can…..ditto for the outdoor summer movies series. All the details are listed on the Ongoing Events page on my website at http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/ongoing-events.php.
Here’s a heads up on a few events you’ll want to plan for now! (I can’t believe Labor Day is next weekend…..say it isn’t so!!!)
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/fiesta-hermosa-2/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/shade-summer-pool-party/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/holiday-card-photo-op-santa/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/row-for-a-reason/
These are just a few of the events taking place, so be sure to check the Ongoing Events page and Daily Blog on my website athttp://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, we aired a previous show with guests Michael Jackson from the Dardanelle Group and our local Assembly Member David Hadley. We discussed AB 306 with regard to public schools, attendance alternatives and the children of military personnel. You can listen to yesterday’s show via podcast here:http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/ab-306-assembly-member-david-hadley-michael-jackson-encore/. There’s ‘More to Sea’ every Wednesday morning at 8 a.m.!
This morning on The South Bay Show: South Bay Spotlight, our guests are Roger Van Remmen and MaryAnn Carroll-Guthrie from the Richstone Family Center. We’ll discuss what services Richstone provides the community and what attendees can expect at this year’s Endless Summer Beach Party which will take place on Saturday, August 27 on a stretch of private beach in Redondo from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it via podcast here:http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/endless-summer-beach-party/. 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 guests will be Dean Schoppe and Mary Ann Borders from the Manhattan Beach Badminton Club. They’ll tell us what attendees can expect at Pub at the Club, taking place at the Manhattan Beach Badminton Club on Sunday, August 28 from 1 to 5 p.m. You can listen to the program live at 8 a.m. or anytime via podcast here: http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/pub-at-the-club-2/. Tune in every Friday morning for the latest from Manhattan Beach!
Have a fabulous South Bay weekend!
Jackie
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