Thursday, January 22
Homeless Count, Hermosa Beach
Volunteer drivers and counters ages 18 and up will help count persons experiencing homelessness in Hermosa Beach. The City is seeking of 20 volunteers through online signups. Teams of two or more can register to volunteer. To register and for more information visit count.lahsa.org. 8 – 11 p.m. City Hall, 1315 Valley Drive.
Power Against Fraud and Scams
The Redondo Beach Police Department will provide information about fraud prevention, intervention and victim support with Sergeant Scot Martin of the Redondo Beach Police Department. 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Redondo Beach Library 2nd floor meeting room, 303 N. Pacific Coast Hwy., Redondo Beach.
Power of Choice – via Zoom
Cancer Support Community South Bay free workshop, led by Camela Galano, a master life coach and cancer survivor. The program will explore how conscious choices can help individuals regain a sense of control, purpose, and direction after cancer. 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Advance registration is required. To register, visit CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. For more information, contact Rebecca Sul at Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
Friday, January 23
Hidden Burden of Cancer, In person/Zoom
Cancer Support Community South Bay will host a free lunch and learn community roundtable exploring how insurance delays and denials can interfere with cancer treatment decisions. Patients, caregivers, and health care providers will share perspectives and discuss ways to protect access to prescribed care and treatments. 12:30 – 2 p.m. Lunch (in person): 12:30 – 1 p.m., Community roundtable (in person and online): 1 – 2 p.m. 2601 Airport Drive, Suite 100, Torrance. Advance registration is required. To register, visit CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. For more information, contact Kari Wendt at Kari@CSCSouthBay.org.
Sports Luncheon, H.T. Grill
The South Bay Athletic Club luncheon with Reggie Morris, coach of Redondo Union High School’s boys basketball team. The Seahawks are ranked 4th in the CIF-Southern Section.
H.T. Grill, 1701 S. Catalina Ave., Redondo Beach. 12 p.m. The weekly meetings are open to the public. Reservations are not necessary. The cost of lunch is $35.
Hermosa Beach Sidewalk Sale
Through Sunday, January 25. Take advantage of special promotions, sales, discounted items, in-store activities and live music for families throughout downtown Hermosa Beach. 10 a.m. — 4 p.m. hbchamber.net/winter.
Chamber Music Concert
The South Bay Chamber Music Society concert features a performance by the Debussy Trio. 8 p.m. Recital Hall of the music department at the north end of the campus, LA Harbor College, 1111 Figueroa Place, Wilmington. The concert will repeat on Sunday, January 25, 3 p.m., Pacific Unitarian Church, 5621 Montemalaga Dr., Rancho Palos Verdes. The concerts are free for everyone. More information can be found at sbcms.net/directions.
Saturday, January 24
Champions for Cures and Care Gala
South Bay Boardriders Club president Tom Horton, of Hermosa Beach, will be honored by the ALS Network with the 2026 Essey Commitment to Cures Award at its annual Champions for Cures and Care Gala. The award recognizes Horton’s extraordinary contributions to advancing ALS research and advocacy as a dedicated member of the ALS Network’s Community Research Committee (CRC). The Gala starts at 6:30 p.m. with wine tasting, cocktails and silent auction. Pasadena Convention Center Ballroom: 300 E Green St., Pasadena. Individual tickets can be purchased at ALSChampions.org.
Wildwood Miles, Mira Costa
The 1st annual Wildwood Miles for Girls + Women. An empowering event focused on bringing girls and women together, under the lights for an awesome night of racing, no matter your level. All ages and abilities are welcome. 5 p.m. Mira Costa Waller Football Stadium, 1401 Artesia Blvd., Manhattan Beach. Cost $10 per person. Registration and more information at wildwoodrunning.org/wildwood-mile or call (310) 720-5832.
Hermosa Valley Preview Day
Incoming 5th – 8th grade families are invited to attend the presentation followed by Campus Tours. Learn about programs, enrollment process, interdistrict attendance permits, volunteer opportunities and more. 10 – 11:30 a.m. Hermosa Valley School (Gym), 1645 Valley Drive. RSVP to attend at HBCSD.org.
RimoVision Comedy Night Fundraiser
Laugh the night away with a fresh lineup of comedians all while supporting RimoVision nonprofit. This fundraiser event, with proceeds helping to continue creating original theatre and community programs. 7 p.m. Second Story Theatre, 710 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach Tickets available at rimovisiongroup.org/comedynights.
Coder Dojo, North Redondo Library
Limit 20 individuals. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult. Bring your own laptop/chromebook from home. Registration is recommended. Register at library.redondo.org. Click on the events calendar, click on the program date, then click on register for this event. 3 – 4:30 p.m. Redondo Beach North Branch Library meeting room, 2000 Artesia Blvd.
Mini Retreat, Meditation Center
Discover how simple and enjoyable meditation can be in this two-part introductory workshop designed for complete beginners and for anyone wanting a fresh start. $25. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Mahamudra Kadampa Meditation Center, 500 6th St., Hermosa Beach. For an event calendar visit meditateinthesouthbay.org.
Sunday, January 25
Torrance Antique Street Faire
A one-of-a-kind experience where you will step back into time and explore a treasure trove of unique antiques. Vintage furniture, retro clothing and hidden gems. 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Downtown Old Torrance off Sartori Ave. and El Prado. For information and to reserve a spot to sell your stuff, call (310) 328-6107 or visit torranceantiquefaire.com.
Sound Bath, breath work & energy healing
Come expand your consciousness with breathwork, sound bath, and energy healing with Energy Healing For All. Register at Eventbrite. 4 p.m. 42nd Tower, Manhattan Beach. Send a text JOIN to (424) 377-1121 to subscribe to updates about the sessions, including notifications on whether they are taking place or not.
Romantic Classics, Beach Cities Symphony
In the first concert of the season, recognized worldwide as a musical phenomenon, Grammy-nominated Andrés Cárdenes will perform the Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1, and Beach Cities Symphony will perform works from Beethoven and Mendelssohn. A pre-concert conversation that begins at 4:15 p.m. will feature comments from Beach Cities Symphony’s Music Director and Conductor, Arlette Cárdenes, and her brother—world-renowned violinist, Andrés Cárdenes. Redondo Union High School Auditorium, 222 N. Pacific Coast Hwy., Redondo Beach. Free tickets are available at beachcitiessymphony.org.
Drop-in Meditation Class
Join the Mahamudra Kadampa Meditation Center for Sunday Meditation with Resident Teacher, Kadam Gerry Donovan. 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. $15 suggested donation. Register at meditationinthesouthbay.org/sunday-1000-am-hermosa-beach. 500 6th Street, Hermosa Beach.
Monday, January 26
LA South Towns Women’s Chorus
A cappella women’s chorus meets Monday night. Sing and harmonize in a cappella style. Guests are always welcome at Monday night rehearsals. Email lasouthtowns@gmail.com and learn how you can join in on the fun. 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. 706 Knob Hill Ave., Redondo Beach. More information at lasouthtowns.org or LASouthtowns@gmail.com.
Tuesday, January 27
Light Gate Sunset, Manhattan Beach
The Light Gate sculpture, installed in 2015, has a keyhole-shaped opening in the center of the sculpture that focuses an alignment and view from the Manhattan Beach City Hall toward ocean sunsets, optimally between the dates November 14 & January 27. The sculpture was commissioned as the City’s official Centennial Public Art piece. 5:15 – 5:30 p.m. Top of 14th Street and Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach.
Taizé Service of Healing and Wholeness
Taizé is a calming and beautiful form of sung contemplative prayer developed in an ecumenical monastery in France. Candlelight, periods of silence, chants and intercessory prayer with a Prayer team leader. Monthly every fourth Tuesday. 7 p.m. St. Francis Episcopal Church, 2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates. Light refreshments will be served. Donations are welcome. For more information, call (310) 375-4617.
Academy of the Arts Open House
Join us for a sneak peek of our elementary school Academy of the Arts. Open to all parents, including both current and new families, with children entering grades TK-7th in August 2026. 7 p.m. 2108 Vail Avenue, Redondo Beach. RSVP: academyota.com/open-house-2026. For questions call (310) 214-4999.
Wednesday, January 28
College 101, Redondo Library
Learn 10 essential steps to prepare for college – from academics and activities to applications and financial planning. For students and parents who want a clear, stress-free roadmap for the college planning process. 4 – 5 p.m. Redondo Beach Library 2nd floor meeting room, 303 N. Pacific Coast Hwy. Free to attend. No registration required.
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After Hours: We Got Power!
Thursday, January 29. Celebrate Hermosa Beach’s hardcore punk rock of the ’80s with a panel of punk luminaries. Authors David Markey and Jordan Schwartz’s We Got Power! Hardcore Punk Scenes from 1980s Southern California, published by Bazillion Points in 2012, documents the early Los Angeles hardcore punk scene through photos, essays, reprints of their influential “We Got Power!” Fanzine, and writings and photos of South Bay Punk Bands. David Markey and Jordan Schwartz will be joined by punk icons Dez Cadena and Janet Housden, who contributed to the book, for what is sure to be an unforgettable discussion moderated by Kevin Salk. 6 – 8 p.m. Hermosa Beach Museum, 710 Pier Ave. Tickets: hermosabeachhistoricalsociety.org/events.
The 5th Annual El Porto Surf Contest
Saturday, January 31. The El Porto Surf Contest returns to the sand with a renewed focus on local culture, neighborhood collaboration, and the people who make El Porto one of Southern California’s most popular surf breaks. Hosted by the South Bay Boardriders and El Porto Surf Shop. 7 a.m. Sign up at southbayboardriders.org/surf-series. ER
