Spotlight:
Thursday, July 18
Manhattan Beach Open Tennis Tournament
The 56th Annual Manhattan Open Tennis Tournament brings the Southland’s top players to Manhattan Beach Thursday, July 18 through Sunday, July 21. The finals will be held at the Manhattan Country Club Sunday afternoon. Early rounds will be held at Live Oak Park, 1901 Valley Dr., and Mira Costa High School, corner of Artesia Blvd. and Meadows Ave. Free admission to all venues. Visit manhattanbeach.gov/tennistournament or playtennis.usta.com/manhattanbeach for locations and times. Questions, call Jeff Conover, (310) 802-5411.
Pub Trivia, HB Museum
Test your wit and knowledge of local history, music, and culture in a round of Pub Trivia at the Hermosa Beach Museum. 6 – 8 p.m. 710 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. $5. Per person. Register at hermosabeachhistoricalsociety.org.
SC Botanical Garden
Sunset series at South Coast Botanic Garden every Thursday night. Spend your night in the Garden surrounded by nature and entranced by music, food, drinks, and family fun. Mark Wood and the Parrot Head Band will perform at 5:30 p.m. General admission $15 for members, $18 general public. Tickets and info: southcoastbotanicgarden.org/sunset-series.
Group art show, Cherry Co
Through Sunday, August 11. Echoes of Summer group art show. Cherry Co brings together local artists and artisans to share their work with the community of Redondo Beach and beyond. 211 Avenida Del Norte, Redondo Beach. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Meet the artists reception Saturday, July 27, 2 – 5 p.m. Visit cherryco.art.
RB Planning Commission meeting, zoom or live
Help safeguard and preserve public spaces. 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers, 415 Diamond St., Redondo Beach. Planning Commission meetings are broadcast live through Spectrum Cable, Channel 8, and Frontier Communications, Channel 41. Live streams and indexed archives of meetings are available via the internet. Visit the City’s office website at Redondo.org/rbtv. To learn more about the Healthy Living Campus, visit bchdcampus.org.
Farmers Market, Redondo Beach
Farmers’ Market by the Pier, Veterans Park, 309 Esplanade. Select California farmers offer fresh seasonal vegetables, fruits, nuts, honey, bakery goods, flowers and plants. Every Thursday from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Concert on the Redondo Pier
Marvin Gaye Soul Serenade, a Marvin Gaye Tribute. 6 – 8 p.m. Bring a low back beach chair, blankets, and snacks. 100 Fisherman’s Wharf. For more information visit redondopier.com.
Shakespeare by the Sea, Polliwog park
Cardenio. 7 p.m. Bring low beach chairs, blankets, and snacks. Greek Amphitheater type venue in the center of the park, not visible from the street. 1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd.
Concert at Manhattan Village
Lauren Black: This country-pop sensation will blow you away with her killer vocals and infectious energy. Bring beach blankets and chairs. 6 – 8 p.m. 3200 Sepulveda Blvd. Visit shopmanhattanvillage.com for future events.
Blue Zones Cooking Classes, Lazy Acres
Lazy Acres Market is officially open for cooking classes inspired by the blue zones regions of the world! Participants will have access to their own burner and cooking station while they follow along with the chefs to create wholesome and healthy meals that not only taste good. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Lazy Acres, 2510 Pacific Coast Hwy., Hermosa Beach. $65/class. Register: classes.lazyacres.com/classes.
Friday, July 19
Beauty and the Beast, James Armstrong Theatre
It’s opening night for The Aerospace Players’ Disney musical Beauty and the Beast. 7:30 p.m. James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Dr., Torrance. Tickets: bit.ly/TAPmusical or in person at the box office. Box office phone: (310) 781-7171. Seating is general admission $26. Ongoing until Saturday, July 27. Questions or to purchase group rate tickets call (424) 341-5075 or email aerospaceplayers@gmail.com.
Shakespeare by the Sea, Polliwog park
Henry IV. 7 p.m. Bring low beach chairs, blankets, and snacks. Greek Amphitheater type venue in the center of the park, not visible from the street. 1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd.
Saturday, July 20
BarryBob Invitational Tournament, MB
Barry Walmer and Bob Cleary were best friends for 35 years. They attended high school and college together. Both were committed family men, were each married over 35 years, were parishioners at American Martyrs Catholic Church and raised their families in Manhattan Beach. Barry Walmer passed away on September 4, 1995. Bob Cleary passed away on April 27 1998. In tribute to these men, the Cleary and Walmer families have instituted a volleyball tournament in their memory. Play begins at 9 a.m. 9th Street and The Strand, Manhattan Beach. Post party at Shellback Tavern, 116 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach.
Book arts day for girls, Printing Museum
Full-day event for girls (and their moms!) to explore the creative world of book arts and bookbinding through various hands-on activities. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 315 West Torrance Blvd., Carson. $50. Register on Eventbrite.com. This is a not-to-miss experience at the Printing Museum! Advance registration is required; not open to the general public.
lympics! PV Library
Celebrate the 2024 Paris Olympics with fun activities and games! This is a drop-in program, come anytime between 2 – 3:45 p.m. Aimed at TK – 5th grade but children of all ages may attend. No registration required. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Rd., Rolling Hills.
Art on the Malaga Cove Lawn
Palos Verdes Art Center Artists (PVACA) presents the Malaga Cove Art on the Lawn Show. Paintings, jewelry, ceramics, photography, wearable art, and prints. 43 Malaga Cove Plaza, Palos Verdes Estates. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Pvartcenter.org.
City of Angels, St. Francis Episcopal Church
If you’ve never seen bagpipes and drums live, now is your chance! We are City of Angels Pipe Band, Los Angeles’s very own bagpipe band dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates. $20 general admission. There will be a ceilidh (KAY-LEE) reception, aka Scottish after party, to follow at Belle Epoch, 265 Avenida Del Norte, Redondo Beach. Tickets: cityofangelspipeband.substack.com/p/we-are-taking-flight.
Concert on the Redondo Pier
Natasha Remi Band, soulful pop. 6 – 8 p.m. Bring low back beach chairs, blankets, and snacks. Fisherman’s Wharf, west end of the pier.
Blue butterfly walk, RB Esplanade
Learn about habitat, plants & the butterflies. Free. 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Meet on the sidewalk north of Miramar Park near the intersection of the Esplanade and Vista Del Mar. RSVP and sign the waiver: southbayparks.org/general-liability-waiver. Questions call Ann Dalkey, (310) 540-3090.
World Central Kitchen Fundraiser, Caffe Luxxe
Local Artist fundraiser for World Central Kitchen hosted by Caffe Luxxe. WCK is first to the frontlines, providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. More information: wck.org. Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. both days. 904 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach.
Mini-train rides, Wilson Park
Southern California Live Steamers offers free train rides every 3rd Saturday of the month from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Wilson Park, 2290 Washington Ave., Torrance. Donations are accepted. Information: southerncalifornialivesteamers.com.
Concert in the park, Polliwog MB
Stevie Ray Visited is a pounding rockin’ blues show that pays tribute to the late great Stevie Ray Vaughan. The show features Roby Duron, recently voted “LA’s Best Blues Guitarist.” 5 p.m. 1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Bring low back beach chairs, blankets and snacks.
Summer concert at El Segundo Park
Anthem Road is a tribute party dance band to the decades. Pop, classic rock, dance, top 40, disco. From the Anthems of the 60’s to the hits of today! Kids crafts, games, and giveaways starting at 4 p.m. Blankets can be placed in the park after 1 p.m. Bring low back chairs. All ages are welcome. 4 – 7 p.m. 600 Block of Main Street, Library Park.
Live with Linda, HT Grill RB
Come be part of the audience. An uplifting, interactive variety TV show airing August 10 on SoulSearch.tv, Roku, AppleTV and more. Celebrity interviews and surprise guests. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. HT Grill Napa Room, 1701 S. Catalina Ave., Redondo Beach. $25. Limited tickets. Sign up now at live-with-linda-tv-show-tickets.eventbrite.com.
Sunday, July 21
Food and Wine Festival, Terranea
The festival will feature seasonal dishes crafted by Terranea’s award-winning chefs, alongside specialties from prominent local and regional eateries. Attendees can also savor a variety of fine wines and brews from esteemed local purveyors. Live music by Upstream, a reggae and Caribbean band, and the popular yacht rock band The AstroYachts. Family friendly games and activities. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes. For tickets and information: terranea.com/food-and-wine-festival. Questions all (310) 494-7891.
Monday, July 22
Yoga, MB
The Beach Cities Summer Free Fitness Series is back with Mindful Yoga on the sand near the volleyball courts at 1400 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach. 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Register now: bchd.org/freefitness. On-site registration is available at check-in. Pre-registration closes at 12 p.m. but walk-ups are welcome.
Tuesday, July 23
Coffee with MB Mayor Joe Franklin
Stop by for a cup of coffee and a chat with Joe. 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Dunkin’ Donuts, 1100 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Dementia Caregiver Support Group, BCHD
Caring for a loved one with a dementia diagnosis can be overwhelming and stressful. This support group offers a safe space to address the challenges that come with caring for someone, find support amongst peers who share similar experiences and openly express your feelings around being a caregiver. 1:30 – 3 p.m. Joslyn Community Center, 1601 N. Valley Dr., Manhattan Beach. Visit bchd.org/upcoming-events for more information or to register
Wednesday, July 24
Coffee with a Cop, HB
Stop by for a cup of coffee and a chat with Hermosa Police. 9 – 10:30 a.m. Offset Coffee, 308 Pier Avenue.
Upcoming:
Macrame workshop, Lawndale
Learn, create and enjoy learning basic macrame knots as you make your own plant hanger. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. C&S Garden Center, 4167 Marine Ave., Lawndale. Instructor: Stacy Wong. All materials and supplies provided. $45. general admission. Sign up on Eventbrite.com. Questions call (424) 435-5506.
