Friday, February 13
Classic noir in El Segundo
“The Maltese Falcon” is a classic film noir based on the novel by Dashiell Hammett, featuring Bogart, Astor, Sydney Greenstreet, Peter Lorre and Elisha Cook Jr. Enjoy this noir masterpiece all weekend at Old Town Music Hall with performances at 8:15 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $10, $8 for seniors. Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond Street in El Segundo.
Saturday, February 14
Valentine’s Day Events
Dinner and music: Shade Hotel will host its three course 50 Shades Valentine’s Day dinner with the option of two seatings at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. For $50 per person, Executive Chef Chris Garasic will serve up a few decadent dishes with optional wine pairings available for an additional cost, along with the assistance of a Sommelier. Couples can enjoy Shade’s intimate courtyard setting and a little sultry music to set the mood. Shade Hotel, 1221 North Valley Drive in Manhattan Beach.
Wine dinner: Baleen Kitchen offers a five-course tasting menu including caviar, beet and burrata orecchiette, pan-roasted duck and dark chocolate fondue for two. There will be outdoor Marina side dining and live music in the Lounge and the Portofino Living Room Bar. Dining Room Reservations: 5:30p – 10:30p (Featuring outdoor Marina sitting) 5-course tasting menu $90 ($115 with wine pairing). Baleen Kitchen, 260 Portofino Way in Redondo Beach.
Sweetheart stroll: Join the South Coast Botanic Garden for a romantic day in the intimate setting of the garden. End your stroll on the Amphitheater Lawn to meet Cuatro Dias Winery for complimentary wine tasting along with The Foil Place to custom engrave purchased wine glasses for $10.00 (engraving is complem entary). Be sure to bring a lunch or light snacks for a picnic on the Amphitheater Lawn while Kristina Branes serenades you with live harp performances. Stroll and picnic in the garden – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; Live harp performances – 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm; Wine tasting and engraving – 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Boulevard in Palos Verdes Peninsula.
Sunday, February 15
Stone Foxes at Saint Rocke
San Francisco’s The Stone Foxes are spear headed by brothers Shannon Koehler (drums, harp, vocals) and Spence Koehler (lead guitar, vocals). Their sound is high energy, emotional and positive blues rock. The Stone Foxes are taking a unique approach to their fourth studio album, “Twelve Spells.” They are releasing one song through their Soundcloud page on the first Friday of each month. (#foxesfirstfriday). At the end of 12 months, they will compile all the songs along with live versions and extras to be officially released in August 2015. They play Sunday night at 7:00 p.m. with the Burn Riffs and the Vim Dicta. Tickets are $10-20. Saint Rocke, 142 Pacific Coast Highway in Hermosa Beach.
Wednesday, February 18
Coffee and book discussion
Phil Klay’s “Redeployment” takes readers to the frontline of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, asking them to understand what happened there and what happened to the soldiers who returned. Interwoven with themes of brutality and faith, guilt and fear, helplessness and survival, the characters in these stories struggle to make meaning out of chaos. Everyone is welcome to join the discussion. RSVP’s are appreciated. info@pagesabookstore.com or call 310-318-0900. Pages, 904 Manhattan Avenue in Manhattan Beach.
