South Bay Weekend Guide July 28, 2016

The weather has been so gorgeous, it entices you to skip work, get outside and play…..and that’s exactly what I’m thinking as I write this. Can you believe the water temp is already in the 70s?!? I should be out paddle boarding, swimming or sailing instead of being stuck in my office. I don’t play hooky often, but I’m seriously tempted. Every now and then, shouldn’t we all sneak in some extra time to enjoy the many coastal recreations the South Bay has to offer? I vote YES!
Hermosa Local will host their Summer Kick-Off Event sponsored by Blupins tonight, Thursday, July 28 from 9 to 11 p.m. at American Junkie. The event brings together the local community for some summertime fun and to launch the South Bay’s hottest new nightlife navigation app, Blupins. Attendees can download the Blupins app for American Junkie drink specials on tap tonight from 9 to 10:30 p.m. at https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/blupins/id655562590?mt=8. Blupins allows you to see what’s happening at your favorite locations in the South Bay. Blupins was created in order to find out what the scene is like wherever you may go in the South Bay. This app is strictly user-driven so you get the authentic feel behind what is happening at the hot spot downtown. Real-time reviews of local nightlife are submitted exclusively by your peers, for you and your peers. It’s a revolutionary way to get real-time relevance and insight into local bars, including wait time, crowd, music, DJ’s and more! For additional information, visit the website at http://www.hermosalocal.com/. American Junkie is located at 68 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach.
dineLA Restaurant Week continues! This bi-annual dining event was established to introduce diners to the extensive assortment of restaurants in neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles County. The event takes place over 14 consecutive days and runs from July 18 through July 31. Local foodies and visitors to the area will have the opportunity to enjoy a selection of specially priced prix fixe menus from some of LA’s best restaurants during this this period. It should come as no surprise that a variety of restaurants throughout the South Bay will be participating in this culinary event. Some of the restaurants will feature lunch, some will offer dinner and some will present both, so be sure to check the website at http://discoverlosangeles.com/restaurantweekv2/. Diners may make a reservation online at http://discoverlosangeles.com/restaurantweekv2/index.jsp or contact the restaurant directly. Due to the popularity of this event, advance reservations are strongly recommended. Walk-ins are welcome but there is no guarantee they can be accommodated.
This season, Shakespeare by the Sea presents two brand new productions staged at venues throughout the South Bay. Performances of Cymbeline and Othello will take place during July and August. Cymbeline, directed by Cylan Brown, is an action-adventure-fairy-tale-romance! Shakespeare tells an epic romantic tale filled with magical potions, dastardly villains, ghosts, gods and lost princes. Othello, directed by Stephanie Coltrin, is an emotionally gripping thriller, where gossip turns friendships rancid, and rumor brutally murders innocence. Othello is as unflinching in its power as it is in its heartbreak. The next South Bay performances will take place in Torrance at Wilson Park Gazebo located at 2200 Crenshaw Boulevard on Friday, July 29 at 7pm (Othello) and Saturday, July 30 at 7pm (Cymbeline). Open grassy area by the gazebo – come early to get close. Sloped lawn gets steeper the further you get from the playing space. Low beach chairs or blankets work best. Warm layered clothing recommended. Shakespeare 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/wp/.

The City of Torrance Community Services Department and local Homeowners Associations are proud to sponsor Movies in the Park with a screening of My Big Hero 6 on Saturday, July 30 at Paradise Park located at 5006 Lee Street. These movie nights will take place at various parks throughout the city this summer. 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!
Three Weavers Brewing is partnering with Hermosa Beach Fish Shop for the very first Tasting Tuesday event on Tuesday, August 2 from 5 to 9 p.m. If you love seafood and beer, this event is for you! They’re pairing 5 beers with 5 bites to give you a delicious tasting experience, including: Mahi Mahi Ceviche oaired with Stateside Session IPA; Shrimp Ceviche paired with Cambria’s Kolsch; Ahi Poke paired with Hounslow Porter; Albacore Tuna Salad paired with Seafarer Kolsch; and Smoked Atlantic Salmon paired with Deep Roots ESB. Tickets are $25 per person. Buy tickets in advance to guarantee your tasting at https://www.universe.com/events/tasting-tuesday-with-hermosa-beach-fish-shop-tickets-V702LY. For additional information, visit the website at https://www.universe.com/events/tasting-tuesday-with-hermosa-beach-fish-shop-tickets-V702LY. Three Weavers Brewing is located at 1031 West Manchester Boulevard, Inglewood, CA 90301.
The annual National Night Out takes place this year on Tuesday, August 2. This unique crime and drug prevention event is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch. The National Night Out campaign involves citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials from over 15,000 communities in all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases worldwide. This annual event is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness by generating support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs; strengthening neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships and sending a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. Residents are encouraged to organize block parties and other social events. National Night Out has proven to be an effective, inexpensive and enjoyable program. The benefits your community will derive from NNO will most certainly extend well beyond the one night. Last year, nearly 38 million people participated in National Night Out and 2016 is expected to be the largest event ever. To register, visit the website at http://natw.org/about/.
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce invites the public to the monthly Breakfast Networking Mixer on Wednesday, August 3 from 7:15 to 9 a.m. at Good Stuff. The guest speaker will be George Walker, Vistage Chair, on the topic “The Power of Intentional Listening.” Admission to the Mixer is $18 for PVP Chamber members and $25 for prospective members and guests. The event includes networking, a hearty breakfast, an opportunity to deliver an ad about your business or organization and door prizes. If you plan to attend, please RSVP athttp://www.palosverdeschamber.com or by phone at 310-377-8111 or via email at office@palosverdeschamber.com. Good Stuff is located at 550 Deep Valley Drive, Suite #151 in Rolling Hills Estates.

Comedy Pop Up presents Comedy at the Beach on Thursday, August 4 from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Samba Brazilian Steakhouse in Redondo Marina. The doors open at 8 p.m. with the show beginning at 8:30 p.m. and will feature some of Los Angeles’ funniest comedians. The event will be hosted by Trenton Davis. Comedians include Chris Franjola (Chelsea Lately), Taylor Tomlinson (Last Comic Standing), Jason Lawhead (Artie Lange Show), Nick Youssef (Last Call w/Carson Daly), and other special guests. Attendees will enjoy a special selection of Brazilian inspired drink specials. Tickets are $7 in advance and $12 day of the event and can be purchased at http://tinyurl.com/gmpsk7t. There is plenty of onsite parking for only $2 with validation. For any additional information, contact via email at comedypopup@gmail.com. Samba Brazilian Steakhouse is located at 207 North Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
Think you might be the next big thing? Then this is your chance to share your talent with the South Bay! The Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation launches the 2016/17 season with South Bay’s Got Talent on Saturday September 24 at 8 p.m. This annual competition is open to all ages and genres of performing. If you have a talent and are ready to share it with the community, applications are now available to schedule an audition. All audition forms must be received by August 15 at 5 p.m. Auditions are scheduled by appointment only. The first, second and third place winners will receive trophies. The first place winner will receive a full entry registration fee scholarship (value $1,695.00) toward the 2017 World Championships of the Performing Arts. The second place winner will receive a $500 scholarship toward the entry registration fee and the third place winner gets a $300 scholarship toward entry registration fee. The best part – the audience gets to help decide the winner. Audition forms must be submitted by August 15. What are you waiting for?!? To download the audition form, click here http://torrancearts.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/SBGT-2016-Audition-Form.pdf. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.torrancearts.org.
You all know how much I enjoy a great happy hour, so this is worth mentioning again… Shade Hotel’s contemporary lounge and restaurant, zinc@shade, has launched Shade Hour with a new food and drink menu, making the boutique hotel a coveted spot for locals and guests to socialize and relax after a long day at the office. Zinc@shade offers half-price appetizers, beer, cocktails and wine from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Guests can enjoy these specials in zinc’s lounge or on the terrace for a fresh, outdoor, social experience in the evening summer sun. For additional information and reservations, call 310-469-3466 or visit the website at http://www.shadehotel.com. Shade Hotel is located at 1221 North Valley Drive in Manhattan Beach.

Most of the local Summer Concert Series have begun, so be sure to take advantage of all the fabulous, FREE music taking place around the South Bay this week at The Point, Nelsons, Redondo Pier, Malaga Cove, El Segundo and Polliwog Park. All the details are listed on the Ongoing Events page on my website at http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/ongoing-events.php.
Don’t forget to check out the new So Bae page on my website, Facebook and Twitter, and discover what’s going on for kids this summer: http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/so-bae-events.php
Here’s a heads up on a few events you’ll want to plan for now!
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/international-surf-festival/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/movie-chevron-park/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/movie-night-beach/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/torrance-rose-float-fundraiser/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/movie-in-the-park/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/manhattan-beach-grand-prix-2/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/sand-castle-design-contest/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/hermosa-beach-summer-concerts-3/
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 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, we aired a rerun with guests Jeff Ginsburg, Joan Irvine and Ann Dalkey from the community group, Keep the Esplanade Beautiful. You can listen to yesterday’s show via podcast here: http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/keep-esplanade-beautiful-encore/. There’s ‘More to Sea’ every Wednesday morning at 8 a.m.!
This morning on The South Bay Show: South Bay Spotlight, we’ll be speaking with Rob Rubens, of Rob Rubens Distilling & Brewing located in El Segundo. We’re going to hear how Rob brought the first distillery back to El Segundo since the 1930s. It’s also the first joint distillery and brewery in the Los Angeles area, and one of only a few in the entire state. Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it via podcast here: http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/rob-rubens-distilling-brewing/. 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, we’ll be talking to Martin Ensburg, VP at Citizen’s Bank, and Board Member and Co-Interim CEO at the Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce. There have been some big changes at the Chamber recently and Martin is going to discuss the direction the Chamber will take going forward. You can listen to the program live at 8 a.m. or anytime via podcast here: http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/martin-ensburg-manhattan-beach-chamber/. Tune in every Friday morning for the latest from Manhattan Beach!
Have a fabulous South Bay weekend!
Jackie
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com