South Bay Weekend Guide Oct 13, 2016

Whatever your interests, you’re sure to find something this weekend to indulge in locally – cinema, art, comedy, theater, fitness, music, business, a couple of Halloween events to get you in the mood, and if you feel like stargazing, a moon viewing party! Forget the 405, it’s all happening right here.

The Automobile Driving Museum presents the inaugural Movie Night on Thursday, October 13. Catch the classic cult film The Last Dragon while enjoying popcorn and a beer tasting from Ruben’s Distillery and Brewery. Attendees will also get to meet producer Rupert Hitzig and some of the cast members! Doors open at 6:30 for the beer tasting and Q&A with the producer and cast. The film begins at 7:15. Use discount code: MOVIE for $5 tickets. For additional information, visit the Facebook event page athttps://www.facebook.com/events/1092670447476472/. The Automobile Driving Museum is located at 610 Lairport Street, El Segundo, California 90245.

Rejoice in Art! Fine Art Fair & Exhibition will take place on Friday, October 14 and Saturday, October 15 at Riviera UMC. The free public event features more than 30 artists in tents and booths, inside and outside, selling their artwork in a family-friendly, fun atmosphere. A variety of artistic talents will be represented, ranging from original paintings in all media and styles to ceramics, mosaics, jewelry, photography, and textiles. The event also includes a juried art show, opening reception, jazz concert, painting demonstrations, classes for kids, food, live entertainment, a handcrafted gifts/goods boutique and opportunity drawings for original artwork. On Friday, October 14, from 5 to 7 p.m., the public is invited to view more than sixty original paintings on display at the opening reception of “An Ocean View II,” an exclusive juried exhibition featuring seascapes by California fine artists. Immediately following Friday’s opening reception, Dawn Brooks & Friends will present “Blue in Green: The Varying Colors of Jazz,” from 7 to 8:30 p.m., marking the first of Riviera UMC’s 2016-2017 free musical concert series. Live musical entertainment will be provided throughout the two days, including a concert at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday by master pianist Jack Ramsey. Additional Saturday festivities include an opportunity drawing for original artwork, along with kids’ art lessons and a show by Canvas & Clay. All Rejoice in Art activities include free admission and free parking, purchasable box lunches and refreshments. Art Fair hours are Friday, noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Proceeds from the event benefit Riviera UMC’s outreach projects and art and music programs. For additional information, visit the website athttp://www.rejoiceinart.com. United Methodist Church is located at 375 Palos Verdes Boulevard, Redondo Beach.

The South Coast Botanic Garden will host a Moon Viewing / Otsukimi event on Friday October 14 from 6 to 10 p.m. A Japanese tradition, Otsukimi, is usually celebrated outdoors with delicious seasonal foods, poetry and beautiful surroundings. People would celebrate the harvest season by gazing at the moon at its brightest. The Garden will celebrate this full moon event with drinks and food for all ages. It will also feature local artists who will perform music, poetry and traditional Japanese arts. Attendees can gaze at the night sky and appreciate the beauty of the moon. Telescopes will be available for an intimate look at the moon, ring nebulas and star clusters in the night sky, and docents will lead night walks through select areas of the Garden. Attendees are encouraged to bring beach chairs and blankets. Tickets are $10 for members and $15 for non-members (Ages 5+). Food and drinks will be available for purchase. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.southcoastbotanicgarden.org/ or call (310) 544-1948. The South Coast Botanic Garden is located at 23600 Crenshaw Boulevard in Rolling Hills Estates.

Comedy Pop Up presents Comedy at the Beach on Friday, October 14 from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. at Samba Brazilian Steakhouse in Redondo Marina. Enjoy a night out with some of LA’s funniest comics as Comedy Pop-Up hosts its first Friday night show. The event will feature comics Laurie Kilmartin (Conan, Last Comic Standing, Jimmy Kimmel Live), Darren Carter (TonightShow, Laugh Out Loud Comedy Festival), Liam McEneaney (The Jim Gaffigan Show, Caroline Rhea & Friends), Jodi Miller (TonightShow, America’s Got Talent, CNN’s Showbiz Tonight), Byron Bowers (Jimmy Kimmel Live, Lucas Bros Moving Co, Why? with Hannibal Buress), Malik S. (Def Comedy Jam, Black-ish) and special guests. Along with all that great comedy, attendees will also enjoy a special selection of Brazilian inspired drink specials. Doors open at9 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance and $12 day of the event. 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 Theatre Lovers Conservancy presents The Ladder Plays on Friday, October 14 and Saturday, October 15 at the Hermosa Beach Playhouse. The newly formed Theatre Lovers Conservatory, dedicated to bringing ‘theatre for grownups’ to Hermosa and the South Bay, invites the community to attend this inaugural production. The shows start at 8 p.m. The Ladder Plays are a series of vignettes by award-winning playwright Lisa Soland which exam the ups and downs of being human. Enjoy dinner in downtown Hermosa and afterward, stroll to the Playhouse to see this thought-provoking, funny play. Tickets are $30 in advance and can be purchased online at https://www.showtix4u.com/#!/page_Events. For additional information, visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/TheatreLoversConservatory/. The Hermosa Beach Playhouse is located at 710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach 90254.

The Redondo Beach Pier Association hosts FREE Yoga on the Pieron Saturday, October 15 from 10 a.m. to noon. Everyone is welcome to attend and take part in this all level yoga class where the International Boardwalk meets the Redondo Beach Pier (the octagon below Kincaid’s). Participants should bring a yoga mat, towel and bottled water. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.redondopier.com/event/free-yoga-on-the-redondo-beach-pier-every-3rd-saturday-every-month-2-2/. The Redondo Beach Pier is located at 100 Fisherman’s Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.

Hermosa Beach Friends of the Parks host the annual Pumpkins in the Park on Saturday October 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Edith Rodaway Friendship Park. Everyone will enjoy this fun, family-friendly Halloween event. Come in your favorite costume and pick out a free pumpkin to take home. The event features games, crafts, popcorn, refreshments, hot dogs and a Halloween puppet show! For additional information, visit the website at www.hbfop.org. Edith Rodaway Friendship Park is located at Prospect Avenue and Hallowell in Hermosa Beach.

The Day at the Beach Triathlon takes place on Sunday, October 16 in Hermosa Beach and features a fun, safe, beginner-oriented course. If you’ve ever imagined competing in a triathlon but were intimidated by an imposing course, here’s a great opportunity to get your feet wet….literally. The race starts with a refreshing ¼ mile ocean swim, followed by a 10 mile bike ride and finishes with a 3 mile run. The course is well marked and lined with lots of volunteers. The pre-race packet pick up starts at 12 p.m. on Saturday, October 15 at Triathlon LAB, located at 600 North Catalina Avenue in Redondo Beach. Call 310-374-9100 for information. Race day gets under way at 5:15 am (for late packet pickup) followed by a mandatory race meeting at the stage on the south side of the Hermosa Pier at 6:50 a.m. The race starts promptly at 7 a.m. with the awards ceremony following at 9:45 am. If you are a beginner, this is an excellent opportunity to start in the sport of triathlon! For additional information and registration, visit the website at http://www.dayatthebeachtri.com/.

Join the Athleta crew for a FREE Yoga Class on the grass in The Point Plaza on Sunday, October 16 from 10 to 11 a.m. hosted by South Bay’s YogaWorks. Be ready to get your sweat on during these fun workouts! Every weekend in October attendees can give an optional donation to The National Breast Cancer Foundation to show your support! All you need to bring is your mat, water and a friend! For additional information and schedule, visit the website at http://stores.athleta.net/store-7091/. Athleta is located at 830 Sepulveda Boulevard, El Segundo, CA, 90245 at The Point.

El Segundo Museum of Art presents Experience #25: BRAIN, opening on Sunday, October 16 at 10 a.m. An introduction by Marc Pachter, Director Emeritus, National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, is scheduled for 2 p.m. The art experience will run through February 12, 2017. Putting a name to a face can sometimes be a challenge. But seeing intelligence through a face? Leave that to ESMoA. The art laboratory located on Main Street in El Segundo will be opening eyes to the under-appreciated phenomena of typology in art through portraiture of some of the sharpest intellects of our time with Art Experience 25: BRAIN, featuring iconic works of photographer Peter Badge exploring the faces of Nobel Prize recipients. BRAIN presents a cabinet of people – and very smart people at that – for the people. Viewers who venture through the svelte exhibition space of ESMoA will be able to look deep into the eyes and feel close to some of the brightest lights on the planet. The exhibition will be populated with 400 portraits of Nobel Prize recipients across all categories: from Jimmy Carter (Peace, 2002) to Doris Lessing (Literature, 2007); Serge Haroche (Physics 2012) to Roger D. Kornberg (Chemistry, 2006); Peter Mansfield (Medicine, 2003) to Robert Mundell (Economics, 1999) and myriad more – some widely familiar, others less so. The portraits will be combined with notes from individual Nobel Laureates. From scribbles to flowing prose, the notes reveal how even the grandest, most ingenious thoughts can start with an idea and a few non-verbal scrawls. Copies of notes will be offered for the taking, the better for viewers to contemplate at home on their own. Who knows what creative thinking they may spark? As always, admission is FREE! For additional information, visit the website at http://esmoa.org/. El Segundo Museum of Art is located at 208 Main Street in El Segundo.

St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church presents the FREE Sunday Concert Series on Sunday, October 16 at 3 p.m. The event features acclaimed organist Dr. Haesung Park performing classical music. Dr. Park was the first prize winner in the organ division of the Los Angeles International Liszt Competition. 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.

Chef Michael Shafer of The Depot presents the annual Halloween Ball on Sunday, October 16 from 4 to 9 p.m. This spooktacular evening is attended by over 700 costumed guests and features a ghoulish feast by Chef Shafer, hosted martini bar, live music, dancing, a costume contest, both live and silent auctions and lots of eerie fun. Benefitting the children of Pediatric Therapy Network, the Ball will take place under a ghostly white tent located in front of The Depot restaurant. All proceeds go to support Pediatric Therapy Network’s programs and services for children with special needs. Tickets are $125 per person, $250 per couple or a table of 10 for $1,500. For ticket purchase and sponsorship's, call 310-328-0276 ext. 202 or visit the website at http://www.pediatrictherapynetwork.org/events/halloweenball.cfm. You know those things that go bump in the night? They’ll all be there. The Depot is located at 1250 Cabrillo Avenue in Torrance.

Walk With Sally has partnered with SoulCycle for two Cycle for Sally rides on Tuesday, October 18 and Thursday, October 20 at 6:30 p.m. at The Point location. Attendees will cycle for all the Sallys out there and be sure to wear your best pink workout wear for a ride to honor all those impacted by breast cancer. Tickets are $20 per rider. The FTK Social Club will host a mixer at Craft Shack immediately following the Thursday ride. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at https://donate.walkwithsally.org/el-segundo/events/cycle-for-sally/e93426. SoulCycle is located at 820 South Sepulveda Boulevard, El Segundo, CA 90245.

A Public Hearing will be held before the Redondo Beach City Council regarding the Waterfront Project on Tuesday, October 18 at 6 p.m. at the City Council Chambers located at 415 Diamond Street. If you support this project, be sure to show up and make your opinion heard.

This is a terrific event, I hope to see you there…..ShopLocal.US presents the 2016 South Bay Business Mavericks Gala & Grant Awards on Wednesday, October 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Toyota USA Automobile Museum. The evening will kick off with an intriguing panel discussion featuring some of the South Bay’s most prominent leaders and business mavericks as they share the big ideas that inspired them to launch their business and make – or break – the rules in their industry. This year’s panelists include Nick Arquette, Founder, Walk With Sally; Laurie Latham Brandt, Co-Owner, Red Car Brewery; Stefanie Dacy, Co-Owner, 3V Signs & Graphics; Kyle Ransford, Founder & CEO, Chef’d and Jed Sanford, Owner, Blackhouse Hospitality. Find out what makes these mavericks tick and continue to take risks that help their businesses thrive even in turbulent times. Gain insight from incredibly powerful lessons and what it takes to set off on a trajectory to success as a business maverick. The three winners of the Local Business Grant Awards will be publicly announced that evening. Over $5,000 in total grant awards and prizes will be given to the winners. Early bird tickets are $45 or $350 for a table of ten through September 15. Wine, dine, meet, mix, mingle and learn what it takes to be a business maverick! For additional information and to register, visit the website at http://www.southbaybusinessmavericks.com/. The Toyota USA Automobile Museum is located at 19600 Van Ness Avenue in Torrance.

The City of Gardena is preparing for the holiday season and is in need of Toy Donations. If you can help out with an unwrapped toy donation, call (310) 217-9574 or you can drop them off at the Human Services office located at 1651 West 162nd Street.

Pink’s, the famous Hollywood hot dog stand, has come to Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance. A Hollywood legend since 1939, Pink’s is located in the Patio Cafes. They even feature a spicy Del Amo Dog special only at this location. Visit Pink’s at their first ever mall location! Pink’s is located in Del Amo Fashion Center at 3525 West Carson Street, Torrance, CA 90503.

PLAY returns to ESMoA! Register today for this FREE, early childhood program designed for 3 – 5 year olds and join the ESMoA team for one or more exciting Saturdays to explore Experience 25: BRAIN. Class size is limited to 10 children; siblings of all ages welcome! Please RSVP by email to hcrawford@artlab21.org with ‘PLAY’ in the subject line and the dates you would like to participate. PLAY Dates: November 5, 2016, November 19, 2016,December 3, 2016, January 7, 2017, January 21, 2017. For additional information, visit the website at http://esmoa.org/. El Segundo Museum of Art is located at 208 Main Street, El Segundo, CA 90245.

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

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/evening-networking-event/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/best-of-manhattan-gala-grant-awards/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/celebration-of-food-wine-terranea/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/skechers-pier-to-pier-friendship-walk/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/dtmb-trick-or-treat/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/manhattan-beach-pumpkin-race/

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, our guest was Christina Wennstrom, founder/owner/maker of Soap Seas, an all-natural soap and bath product business inspired by the sea and her beachy lifestyle! You can listen to yesterday’s show via podcast here:http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/christina-wennstrom-soap-seas/. 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 best-selling author, marketing strategist, speaker and founder of ShopLoca.us, Heidi Butzine. This morning, we’re going to learn more about the South Bay Business Mavericks Gala & Grant Awards which takes place on Wednesday, October 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Toyota USA Automobile Museum. Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it via podcast here:http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/heidi-butzine-south-bay-mavericks/. 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 Silas Cole and Stacey Held from the Friendship Foundation. They’ll fill us in on the SKECHERS Pier to Pier Friendship Walk that takes place on October 23 at the Manhattan Beach Pier. You can listen to the program live at 8 a.m.or anytime via podcast here: http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/skechers-pier-pier-friendship-walk/. Tune in every Fridaymorning for the latest from Manhattan Beach!

Have a fabulous South Bay weekend!

Jackie

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com