Spotlight: The Hermosa Beach Memorial Day Fiesta returns Saturday through Monday, May 27, 28 and 29. The Fiesta will take place throughout the downtown Hermosa Beach area, from Pacific Coast Highway to the beach.
Highlights include:
The Carnival: Upper Pier Avenue, between Bard Street and Monterey Boulevard, with live music featuring young, local musicians, as well as rides, games, exhibits from local nonprofits, and food and beverages. A Teen Lounge will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
Beach Concert: 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., just south of the Pier. The line-up includes Jeremy Buck, Missus Jones (Amy Winehouse tribute), The Long Run (an Eagles tribute) , Peace Frog (Doors tribute), K-Tel Allstars, Forever Rod (Rod Stewart tribute), Willowake, The Anti Groupies, and ti85.
The Garden: $5/day cover charge and will have a game area, beverages, and live music playing daily, from 11 a.m. 7 p.m. Groups include So Rad, Hi Fi Soundtrack, Rock Stallion, Safety Orange, Joker’s Hand and Brobots.
The Makers Mercado: 225-plus vendors.
Food Fair: on 11th Street, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Bicycle Corral: will be located between 10th street and 11th Street.
Additional activities: music in front of Java Man, at Manhattan and Pier avenues; a Sunset Vibes Silent Disco Saturday night at Vista, and a Memorial Day ceremony on the beach stage.
For more information visit FiestaHermosa.net.
Memorial Day Weekend Armed Forces Day Parade & Celebration
The 61st annual Armed Forces Day Parade & Celebration in Torrance kicks off Friday, May 19 and continues through Sunday, May 21.
Highlights of the three-day event:
— A concert featuring the Air Force Band of the West. The band plays twice on Friday, at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m., at the James R. Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive. Free admission. The 7:30 p.m. performance is only open to members of the military.
— 5K for Freedom in Tribute to Louis Zamperini. The 5K is Saturday and begins at 8 a.m. at Del Amo Fashion Center.
— The Armed Forces Day Parade, also on Saturday. The parade begins at 1:30 p.m. at Crenshaw Boulevard and travels west on Torrance Boulevard to Madrona Avenue. It will end around 3:30 p.m.
Information: discovertorrance.com/events/61st-annual-armed-forces-day-parade-celebration
Ongoing:
Teen policing program
The Redondo Beach Police Department is accepting applications for its summer Teens in Policing program. The program begins June 15. Participants will learn about K9 policing, SWAT, CSI, detective work and more. To apple, email Kyle.Lofstrom@redondo.org.
South High class reunion
South High School’s Class of 1993’s 30-year reunion will take place July 15 at R10 Social House on North Harbor Drive in Redondo Beach. There will be food, drinks, music and more. Tickets are $93 per person. Payments can be made via Venmo @SHS93reunion. Information: southhigh1993@gmail.com
Live theater
There are three performances left of “Book of Days,” a play in two acts by Lanford Wilson, at El Camino College. Dates: May 19, 20 at 8 p.m. and May 21 at 3 p.m. General admission is $15. Tickets: elcaminotickets.universitytickets.com/w/default.aspx
New art exhibit
The Pastel Society of Southern California’s 14th annual gallery exhibition showcasing members’ artworks is on display at the Promenade on the Peninsula through Sunday, May 21. The exhibition, located in Suite 117, features 87 artworks, including landscapes, seascapes, still life, florals, animals and portraits. Most are for sale. The Promenade is located at 550 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. Information: psscwebsite.org
Thursday, May 18
Farmers Market 90277
The Redondo Beach Certified Farmers Market is every Thursday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at George Freeth Way and Veterans Park West. For more information, call (310) 372-1171, ext. 2252.
Hermosa Five-O Open House
The Hermosa Five-O Senior Activity Center will host its annual Open House Anniversary Celebration from 4-6 p.m. at the Hermosa Beach Community Center, 710 Pier Ave. The city invites anyone who is interested in learning about the center’s programming to stop by for snacks, class and activity demonstrations, live entertainment and instructor meet & greets.
Friday, May 19
Older Adult Health Fair
The annual Older Adult Health Fair is from 8:30 a.m.-noon at the Joslyn Community Center, 1601 N. Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach. There will be scheduled screenings for anemia, blood pressure, oral cancer and pulse oximetry. Doppler screening or stroke screening is available for $20. There will also be free to-go lunches, raffles and prizes. Free admission. Dial-A-Ride is providing transportation for older residents of Manhattan Beach. Call 310-545-3500 to arrange a ride.
Acupressure and Cancer
Cancer Support Community South Bay (CSC South Bay) is offering this free workshop led by licensed acupuncturist Ana Paula Duarte. Participants will learn how to give themselves an acupressure massage with specific points to relieve some of the most common side effects of cancer treatment, such as nausea and hot flashes. 11 a.m.-noon at 2601 Airport Drive, Suite 100, Torrance. Participants may also attend online. To register for the workshop, visit cscsouthbay.org and select the online calendar. For more information, email Rebecca Sul at Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
Sports luncheon
USA Diving chairman Dave Gascon and South Torrance High baseball coach Grady Sain will be the speakers at this week’s South Bay Athletic Club luncheon. The SBAC meets at noon every Friday at H.T. Grill, 1701 S. Catalina Ave., Redondo Beach. The luncheon is open to the public; cost is $30.
Farmers Market 90254
Hermosa Beach Rotary hosts a Certified Farmers Market every Friday, noon to 4 p.m., at 1035 Valley Drive.
Harbor View Folk Dance Festival
The festival features three bands playing international dance tunes. May 19-21 at Wigwam Hall, 543 Shepherd St., San Pedro. Information: socalfolkdance.org
Saturday, May 20
RUHS Football Pancake Breakfast and Flag Football Tournament
8-11 a.m. at Redondo Union High School’s Sea Hawk Bowl, 1 Sea Hawk Way, Redondo Beach. Price: $10; free for children ages 3 and under. Proceeds benefit the school’s football program, the girls flag football team and the RUHS cheer squad.
Book sale
The Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library Bookstore will hold its monthly Saturday sale from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Items for sale include books, DVDs, CDs and LPs and nearly new jigsaw puzzles, all priced at $1 or less. The bookstore is located on 11th Place behind the Hermosa Beach Community Center, 710 Pier Ave. Free parking is available in the Community Center parking lot next to the tennis courts and skateboard park. The bookstore’s regular hours are 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays. Information: hbfol.org
Hermosa Beach Lawn Bowling Club
The club will hold its annual Open House from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Take a lawn bowling lesson, learn about the game and the club’s nearly 90-year history, enjoy refreshments. 861 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach
Monthly LA Opera Talk
This month’s talk is on the opera “Otello.” 11 a.m.-noon on Zoom. The talk is free, but registration is required. To sign up for the program, visit the library’s website at redondo.org/library. Click on the events calendar. Click on May 20 – LA Opera Program. Sign up for the program with your email address.
Antisemitism Seminar for Teens and College Students
This event is free and facilitated by Ya’ela Rosenfield, expert of both Jewish teen education and Jewish history, politics and current events. 4 – 8 p.m. at Temple Shalom of the South Bay. Sign up at templeshalomsb.org.
27th Annual Family Campout
Pack your tent, flashlights, blankets and lawn chairs and get ready for the Annual Family Camp-out at Manhattan Heights Park. Includes outdoor activities, arts and crafts, BBQ dinner, a movie under the stars, night time snacks and an early morning pancake breakfast. More information, including costs, is available on the city’s calendar at manhattanbeach.gov.
Sunday, May 21
Tour de Pier
The outdoor stationary cycling fundraiser is returning for an 11th year. The popular event will be held on The Strand at the Manhattan Beach Pier. Cycling gets underway at 8:30 a.m. To register or for more information, go to tourdepier.com.
Julian Katz Bike Corral dedication
Join the city of Hermosa Beach for the dedication of the Julian Katz Bike Corral, 9 am. at the bike corral on Hermosa Avenue at 10th Street. Katz was a cycling advocate in the South Bay.
Julian Katz Memorial Bike Ride
Led by Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi, the family-friendly ride will be a casual paced opportunity to enjoy a ride along The Strand with South Bay neighbors and friends. Route begins at Miramar Park (201 Paseo De La Playa, Redondo Beach) and ends at the Manhattan Beach Pier. Meet at 9:30 a.m. Dress appropriately and don’t forget to bring a helmet.
Farmers Market 90277
The Riviera Village Certified Farmers Market in Redondo Beach is open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sundays. Information: rivieravillagefarmersmarket.com
Monday, May 22
Blood drive
A blood drive will be held in memory of Mark Vasquez, a Manhattan Beach police officer who died on May 15, 2011, from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. at Joslyn Community Center, 1601 N. Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach. Vasquez joined the police department in 2005 and worked in patrol until 2007 when he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma.
Tuesday, May 23
Farmers Market 90266
The Manhattan Beach Certified Farmers Market is from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. every Tuesday at Metlox Plaza. Information: downtownmanhattanbeach.com
Student theater
Mira Costa High School drama seniors will present mini productions, which they produced and cast, at 7 p.m. in the small theater on campus. Admission is $5 at the door. 1401 Artesia Blvd., Manhattan Beach
Upcoming:
Comedy Sportz
Mira Costa’s final CSZ match of the school year will pit seniors against alumni. The match-up is set for May 26, 7 p.m., in the small theater on campus. Admission is $5 at the door. 1401 Artesia Blvd., Manhattan Beach
National Senior Health & Fitness Week
The Center for Health & Fitness in Redondo Beach is offering free classes, educational lectures and assessments May 30-June 2. The center is located at 514 N. Prospect Ave. Information: beachcitiesgym.org/national-senior-health-fitness-week
National Senior Health & Fitness Day
Join Beach Cities Health District for a movement class, a nutrition demonstration and a mental health and happiness workshop. May 31, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Redondo Beach Main Library, 303 N. Pacific Coast Hwy., Redondo Beach. Call 310-318-0650 to register.
