Spotlight:
Saturday, August 31
Paddleboard exhibit, Hermosa Museum
Hermosa Beach Museum unveiling and presentation on a newly installed paddleboard owned by famed waterman Pete Peterson. 2 – 5 p.m. Free. Hermosa Beach Museum, 710 Pier Ave. RSVP preferred, walk-ins are welcome; beverages will be available for purchase. RSVP: hermosabeachmuseum-bloom.kindful.com/e/paddleboard-unveiling.
Thursday, August 29
Feed the Kitty, Manhattan Village
Closing out the summer music series with a performance by local favorites Feed the Kitty. Bring beach chairs, blankets, and snacks. Free. Manhattan Village, 3200 Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach.
Sunset series, SC Botanic Garden
Guests can roam the 87 acres, experience Bloom!, sip on a cocktail or grab a bite to eat while enjoying the Garden’s natural beauty, yard games and music. $15 members, $18 general public. 5:30 p.m. 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula. Tickets: southcoastbotanicgarden.org/sunset-series.
Farmer’s Market, Redondo Beach
California farmers offer fresh seasonal vegetables, fruits, nuts, honey, bakery goods and more. The open air market with a view of the Redondo Beach Pier. 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Veterans Park, 309 Esplanade, Redondo Beach.
UCLA Blood Drive, Torrance
Donate blood for the UCLA Blood drive. 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Ken Miller Recreation Center, 3341 Torrance Blvd. To schedule an appointment, email Noelle at NLai@mednet.ucla.edu or text (310) 895-0282.
Pier concert, Redondo Beach
Free summer concerts on the Redondo Beach Pier with Twisted Gypsy, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band. Bring blanket, low back beach chairs, snacks. 6 – 8 p.m. 100 Fisherman’s Wharf.
Friday, August 30
Fun Friday, Madrona Marsh
Every Friday from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Hands-on program: storytime, science, art, and a tour of the Preserve. 1st hour inside the Nature Center, 2nd hour in the Preserve. Emphasis on respect for all living things and being good stewards of the planet. Free. For ages 3 – 6 years, with their parent/s or guardian/s. 3201 Plaza del Amo, Torrance. Call (310) 782-3989 to register Tues. – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Guitarist Tab Benoit at Saint Rocke
Tab Benoit, Anders Osborne with special guest JD Simo. I Hear Thunder is ten solid tracks that showcase Tab’s original guitar style and the great songwriting of the Benoit/Osborne songwriting team. 8 p.m. 142 Pacific Coast Hwy., Hermosa Beach. Tickets: Saintrocke.com.
Saturday, August 31
Pier concert, Redondo Beach
The last show of the free summer concerts series of 2024. 1969, classic rock. Bring blanket, low back beach chairs, snacks. 6 – 8 p.m. 100 Fisherman’s Wharf.
Greek Festival, Long Beach
Through Monday, September 2. Opa! Experience the contemporary flavors and melodies of Greece at Long Beach’s Premiere Greek food and music festival. The festival opens at noon each day. $5 admission gets you in. 5761 E. Colorado Street, Long Beach. Information: lbgreekfest.org.
Summer Nights concert, Torrance
Petty Theft, a Tom Petty Tribute Band. Free. Bring low back beach chairs, blankets, and snacks. Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance.
Little bites of Greece, Lazy Acres
Get ready for a fun and flavorful class inspired by the vibrant tastes of Greece. A duo of traditional Greek appetizers – colorful homemade hummus and yummy spanakopita pockets. Kids will learn basic knife skills and how to work with dough while crafting these delicious snacks from scratch. Educator: Chef Carrie. $45. 10 – 11:30 a.m. 2510 Pacific Coast Hwy., Hermosa Beach. Register: classes.lazyacres.com/classes/hermosa-beach.
5k Fun Run, Manhattan Beach
Join Culture Brewing Company for a 5k fun run. Run, walk or jog the course then celebrate at the finish line. Run for beer! 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 327 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach. More information and get registered: breweryrunningseries.com/california.
Sunday, September 1
Concert at Polliwog Park
For more than 15 years the award winning premier dance party band, The Blue Breeze Band has been providing southern and central California with the finest Motown R&B Soul Funk and Jazz and Blues. 5 p.m. Bring low back beach chairs, blankets, and a picnic. 1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach.
Taste of South Bay
Through Sunday, September 22. Hold onto your forks because we’re celebrating the very best of our local restaurants and businesses. Taste of South Bay is a local Restaurant (and small business) week where businesses offer special deals or “Tastes” of their services. Local Anchor has curated a fantastic list of special offers for you to enjoy at various spots all over the South Bay! For more information and to sign up for offer updates, localanchor.com/taste-of-south-bay.
Monday, September 2
Labor Day Camp, AdventurePlex
At AdventurePlex, we’ve got seasonal, weekday, specialty and weekend camps covered! Daily themes and activities including arts and crafts, music appreciation, age-appropriate physical skills-building activities, and cooperative and imaginative games. Ages: 4 – 12 Cost: $57/day. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. 1701 Marine Ave, Manhattan Beach. Information/registration: adventureplex.org/seasonalcamps.
Tuesday, September 3
Food and Mood Sharing Circle, Torrance
Cancer Support Community South Bay (CSC South Bay) free workshop led by instructor Lily Hanna. Participants will be provided a space to learn, exchange ideas, and connect. Discussion will be geared toward food and mood categories. This workshop will focus on flavorful vegan sauces. 12 – 1 p.m. 2601 Airport Drive, Torrance. Sign up: CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. More information contact Rebecca Sul, Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
Social Hour with BCHD Care Manager
If you have a question regarding community resources, want to learn more about Beach Cities Health District or share and learn ways to keep busy, please join. These meetings are for all, a place to connect and feel heard. Virtual. 10 – 11 a.m. Zoom link: bchd-org.zoom.us/j/87651635014.
Kids Club, Manhattan Village
Kids Yoga with ACE Yoga. Bring your own yoga mat, blanket, or towel. Two sessions back to back starting at 10 a.m. Face painting, balloon twisters and arts & crafts. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 3200 Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach. Questions call (310) 546-5555. Registration: shopmanhattanvillage.com/events/kids-club.
Wednesday, September 4
Free Yoga on the Redondo Pier
Bring a yoga mat, towel, and water. Open to the public, all levels, and free. 6 – 7 p.m. Fisherman’s Wharf, west end of the pier, Redondo Beach.
Blue Zones Cooking Classes
Blue Zones Project® is working with grocery stores throughout the Beach Cities to give customers more options to make healthier choices and Lazy Acres is officially open for cooking classes. 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 but are good for you. 6:30 p.m. Lazy Acres Hermosa Beach, The Pier room, 2510 Pacific Coast Hwy., Hermosa Beach. Cost: $65/class. Information/register: bchd.org/blue-zones-grocery-stores.
Candidate Forum, RPV
The public is invited to a forum for candidates running for RPV City Council in the November 5 election. The forum is presented by the PVP League of Women Voters, PVP AAUW, and the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. Come and meet your candidates. 7 – 9 p.m. Fred Hesse Community Park, 29301 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes.
Upcoming:
Divorce workshop, Torrance
Saturday, September 14. Second Saturday monthly Divorce workshop with speakers Kevin J. Kensik, a Divorce Attorney with over 25 years experience, as well as area therapists and Divorce financial professionals to help individuals through the difficult and confusing times of divorce. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Torrance Airport meeting room, 3301 Airport Dr., Torrance. $25. Registration: secondsaturday.com. For questions call (310) 891-2300.
Grief groups, BCHD
allcove Beach Cities is providing 8-week grief groups for youth ages 12-18 and young adults ages 19-25 starting Saturday, September 7. You don’t have to grieve alone. Visit allcovebeachcities@bchd.org or call (310) 374-5706 for more information. Pre-registration is required.
