Thursday, Jan. 12
‘The Tiger’s Wife’ signing Tea Obreht’s debut novel, set in a fictional Balkan country, is a masterful mix of recent history, violence, and folklore of the Balkan region. The author will be signing and discussing her book from 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Obreht, born in Serbia, is the youngest recipient of the Orange Prize […]
Wednesday, Dec. 21
Library Book Club The Hermosa Library sponsors a free monthly book Discussion Group at 10:30 a.m. Today’s book is The Sunday Philosophy Club by Alexander McCall-Smith. 550 Pier Ave. 310-379-8475.
Tuesday, December 20
MB Mayor’s moai The Mayor’s Moai Walks steps off the first and third Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. Meet the Mayor at Peet’s Coffee and Tea for an invigorating walk and talk about city issues. 328 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach.
Monday, December 19
MCHS Dance Clinic Members of the Mira Costa High School Dance Club are hosting the 3rd annual Dance Clinic for 1st through 5th grade students on the first day of winter vacation, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the Mira Costa Cafeteria. Join them for a fun day of learning a dance, doing crafts, […]
Sunday, December 18
Holiday Hawaiian-Style Enjoy the real old style music and dance of a traditional Holidays Hawaiian style at 3 p.m. at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. For details: City of Redondo Beach, (310) 372-1171. 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd.,Redondo Beach. “Aloha Spirit:Hawaii’s Influence on the California Lifestyle” is on view through April 22 in theCaliforniaHeritageMuseum,2612 Main […]
Saturday, December 17
Spark of Love gift drive European Wax Center, located in Manhattan Marketplace in Manhattan Beach, will take part in a holiday sidewalk celebration to benefit the 19th annual ABC7 and Southern California Firefighters Spark of Love Toy Drive. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., European Wax Center will offer holiday face painting for kids […]
Saturday, December 17
FOL Booksale The Third Saturday of the Month Book Sale at the Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library’s bookstore, 1309 Bard St., a half block west of the library, will be 9 a.m. to noon. The “usual great bargain prices” are 25 cents for most paperbacks, 50 cents for most fiction and non-fiction hardcover books, […]
The Nutcracker
Under the artistic direction of Diane Lauridsen, more than a hundred young dancers – the youngest of whom is just four years old – will bring The Nutcracker to life in three, professional-caliber, full-length performances this weekend. South Bay Ballet presents The Nutcracker Friday, December 16, 7 p.m.; Saturday, December 17, 2 p.m.; and Sunday, December […]
Chanukah Reading, Thursday, Dec. 15
Chanukah Reading Rabbi Steven Silver of Temple Menorah, Redondo Beach, reads a Chanukah story in the children’s section of Barnes & Noble at Del Amo Mall. All are welcome to join! 4 p.m. 21500 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance.
FREE holiday parking
Limit FREE holiday parking The three beach cities are offering shoppers limited FREE holiday parking. Hermosa Beach is offering 3 hours free, at SILVER METERS (not those with a yellow post) through Dec. 25. Redondo Beach is offering free parking in limited areas Dec. 8-26 from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. at the Pier and Plaza parking […]
Dennis McNeil, Sunday, Dec. 11
Dennis McNeil, Live at the Lounge Dennis McNeil, who can rip the roof off with his voice, if he wants to, sings standards from Sinatra to Van Morrison this Sunday, Dec. 11 at 7:30 at Live at the Lounge,1018 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach. For tickets call (310) 372-1193.
King Harbor Boat Parade, Saturday, Dec. 10
RB Pier Concert, Holiday Boat Parade! Join Santa on the Redondo Pier, 100 Fisherman’s Wharf, for this very special Holiday concert featuring two hours of live music performed by The Peninsulans, a 17-piece Jazz orchestra. 3-5 p.m. followed by the Holiday Boat Parade. Come see the beautiful lights and night sights of all the holiday-decorated boats […]
Spyder Snowfest, Saturday, Dec. 10
Hermosa Snowfest 2011 A 60 ton snowstorm is headed for downtown Hermosa. LA’s best snowboarders and snow stoked groms are already making plans to charge Mt.Hermosa. The snow should start falling about 10:30 a.m. and by 12:30 p.m. the first fresh tracks will be laid down. From 1:30 – 4:30, the Pro-Am and College Contests […]
Manhattan Beach Holiday Fireworks, Sunday, Dec. 11
WinterSand FireworksGanza! The annual 4 – 8 p.m. Manhattan Beach Holiday begins with a Santa Claus Float and culminates with the Fireworks Festival at 7 p.m., choreographed to seasonal music. Following the float is the annual Skechers Snow Park, Toy & Canned Food Drive and Bounce Park, followed at 5 p.m. by the Hyperion Outfall’s […]
RB Historical Christmas, Friday, Dec. 9
Victorian Holiday Party The Redondo Beach Historical Society opens the Morrell House for a festive Holiday Celebration with entertainment, hors d’oeuvres and merriment from 6 – 9 p.m. Admittance is an unwrapped toy, valued at $10 or more, to benefit Cheer for Children. Heritage House, 298 Flager Lane, Redondo