Spotlight:
Saturday, August 10
Grom-O-Rama, Hermosa Beach
This fun event is made up of 6 different teams and individual competitions including beach flags, water flags, paddle-board race, obstacle course, nation ball and swim race. Groms participate with the assistance of volunteers providing safety and coaching. Free entry ages 5-13 years old. Sponsored by the South Bay Boardriders Club. Check in at 8:30 a.m. 22nd Street, Hermosa Beach. Information: southbayboardriders.org/grom-o-rama/.
Thursday, August 8
Summer of music, Redondo Pier
Free live music concert with Grateful to the Core, a Grateful Dead Tribute. Bring a low back beach chair and blankets. 6 – 8 p.m. 100 Fisherman’s Wharf.
Power lunch & networking, MB Chamber
The hidden secrets of service encounter management featuring Richard B. Chase PhD. 11:30 a.m. Joslyn Center, Sunset room, 1400 Highland Ave. $15 chamber members/$25 prospective members. Register: Manhattanbeachchamber.com.
Bridge for beginners, Lomita
Learn how to play bridge with supervised play for beginners. 6:30 p.m. South Bay Bridge Club, 24100 Narbonne, Lomita. Information: bridgewebs.com/southbay. Questions call (310) 325-7222.
Friday, August 9
Gallery Crawl, Hermosa Beach
Opening reception for Gallery Crawl. 5 – 8 p.m. Original artwork featured in 3 Hermosa Beach locations: Easy Reader, 67 14th Street, Gallery of Hermosa, 138 Pier Ave., and Made by Inch (Downtownmanhattanbeach.com), 321 Pier Ave. Exhibit dates: August 9 – September 3. GalleryofHermosa.com.
Downtown MB Sidewalk sale
Shop local at the downtown Manhattan Beach summer sidewalk sale though Sunday, August 11. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Downtownmanhattanbeach.com.
Cruise at the Beach, Redondo Beach
An eclectic car show of old-time classics, hot rods, lowriders, woodies, custom and exotic cars, muscle cars and more. 50/50 raffle. Music. Food. Every Friday until September. 3 – 7 p.m. 245 N. Harbor Dr., Redondo Beach. Cruiseatthebeach.com.
Saturday, August 10
National Night Out, RBPD
Connect with your neighbors and join millions of others throughout the nation as they come together with their local police departments to promote police-community partnerships and neighborhood comradery. Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Redondo Beach. Food trucks, vendors/exhibitors, police demos, fire trucks, K9, SWAT, motorcycles, dunk tank and games. 4 – 8 p.m.
SB Bromeliad plant show & sale
An unjudged show with many species, hybrids, and cultivars that are not commonly seen. Many plants will be for sale. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Palos Verdes Art Center, 5504 Crestridge Rd., Rancho Palos Verdes.
Collage workshop, San Pedro
Award winning artist Jean McAllister will teach a hands-on workshop where you’ll get advice about both the art of combining images and the techniques for making the maximum impact. Plan to spend a couple of hours choosing from provided images, scraps and fun items to form a collage to take home with you. Bring an apron. 1 – 3 p.m. Collage: A Place for Art & Culture, 731 S. Pacific Ave., San Pedro. Sign up: collageartculture.org.
Bridge lessons, Lomita
Every Saturday in August, bridge lessons for kids and family. South Bay Bridge Club, 24100 Narbonne, Lomita. Questions call (310) 325-7222. Information: bridgewebs.com/southbay.
Summer of music, Redondo Pier
A free live music concert with the Tom Nolan Band, rock/soul. Bring low back beach chair and blankets. 6 – 8 p.m. 100 Fisherman’s Wharf.
Shred event, Manhattan Beach
Waste Management, in partnership with the City of Manhattan Beach, free paper shredding event. Open to City of Manhattan Beach residents and businesses only and is first come, first served. 9 – 11 a.m. Mira Costa High School, 1401 Artesia Blvd., Manhattan Beach.
Live music, OB’s Pub & Grill
Danny Sandock, singer songwriter performing originals and covers. Rock, Americana, and Bluesy Folk music. 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 3610 N. Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach. No cover.
Compost giveaway, Wilderness Park
Athens Services will be providing free compost (while supplies last) to Redondo Beach residents. Bring proof of residency. 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. 1102 Camino Real, Redondo Beach.
Seaside Heroes park beautification
Come anytime between 8 – 11 a.m. to join Seaside Neighborhood Association and other volunteers of all ages, children to seniors, who help keep the park beautiful. The park runs between Anza, at the end of Lomita Blvd. and Kathryn. Meet by 22812 Kathryn Ave., Torrance.
The Kosha Series, Zoom
Cancer Support Community South Bay free workshop series led by Courtney Marchesani, Akhila Health facilitator. Women are invited to explore the six kosha layers and various mind-body practices to help manage their health and wellness. Workshop will focus on practical and implementable strategies to help women increase feelings of calm and autonomy. 12 – 1 p.m. Join, visit CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. More information contact Rebecca Sul, Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
Live music, Zinc@Shade
Hudson Davis, singer-songwriter and guitarist. 5 – 8 p.m. 1221 N. Valley Dr. Manhattan Beach. Check the website for future entertainment at mb.shadehotel.com.
Sunday, August 11
Peter Walkowiak, South Coast Botanic Garden
Monthly meeting with Peter, who has been fascinated with plants since he was 5, will be speaking about the best soil and fertilizer for growing succulents. Free admission for SCCSS members and their guests. 1 p.m. 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula. More information: southcoastcss.org.
Concert at Polliwog Park, Manhattan Beach
Radio Royalty is one of Orange County’s most sought after 80’s cover band and more. Free concert. Bring low back beach chairs, blankets, and a picnic. 5 p.m. 1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd.
Art with Dr. Carol Francis, Gallery of Hermosa
Workshop: See Your Art Change You! Create 9 art projects and witness how creating art can alter your neurology, psychology, physiology, biochemistry and cardiology measured by different technology during the workshop. 1 – 2:30 p.m. 138 Pier Ave. Sign up: galleryofhermosa.com. $25.
MindTravel, Miramar Park Beach
A signature live-to-headphones ‘silent’ piano concert at Torrance for the first time. Composer and pianist Murray Hidary transports audiences on a journey that is at once expansive and transformative. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 201 Paseo De La Playa, Redondo Beach. $19. Tickets: Eventbrite.com.
Live music, Sea Level
Chuck Schumacher, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist. 12 – 3 p.m. 655 N. Harbor Dr., Redondo Beach. Check the website for future entertainment at rb.shadehotel.com.
Monday, August 12
Social Hour with BCHD
An in-person social hour with the Beach Cities Health District Care manager to learn more about BCHD. If you have any questions regarding community resources, these meetings are for all, a place to connect and feel heard. 2 – 3 p.m. Manhattan Beach Joslyn Center, Sunset Room, 1601 N. Valley Dr., Manhattan Beach.
Zumba in the park, Julia Field
Beach Cities Summer free fitness series with Zumba in the park, Julia Field in Alta Vista Park, 715 Julia Ave., Redondo Beach. On-site registration is available at check-in. Walk ups welcome. Bring water!
Tuesday, August 13
Chemo-accessorize, Cancer Support
Cancer Support Community South Bay free workshop led by Iris Lee Knell, LCSW cancer survivor and founder of Chemocessories. A positive attitude is of vital importance in the recovery process during cancer treatment. Looking better can help cancer patients feel better, and accessorizing can be very therapeutic. Learn to accessorize, with jewelry, scarves and more. 3 – 4:30 p.m. 2601 Airport Dr., Suite 100, Torrance. Join, visit CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. More information contact Rebecca Sul, Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
Coffee with Mayor Joe, Peet’s Coffee
Join Manhattan Beach Mayor, Joe Franklin between 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. for a chat and a cup of coffee. Downtown Manhattan Beach, Peet’s Coffee, 328 Manhattan Beach Blvd.
Mystery book club, {pages}
Meets monthly, generally on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. We read new release mysteries. Book selection is done by email voting prior to each meeting so that the following month’s book will be available at the preceding month’s meeting. Next meeting book: Close to Death by Anthony Horowitz. {pages} courtyard, 904 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach. Information: pagesabookstore.com. Questions call (310) 318-0900.
Master knife skills, Lazy Acres
Learn all about knife skills and perform like a pro chef in your kitchen. Learn how to choose, store, sharpen, hold, and use different kinds of knives, plus learn the different ways to cut veggies and fruit. From Julienne, Chiffonade, Brunoise, Mirepoix and more, you will be taking home fresh produce chopped and ready to use. $65. 2510 Pacific Coast Hwy. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Register: classes.lazyacres.com/classes/hermosa-beach.
Virtual Happiness Chat
Support your well-being with casual discussions focused on connection and resilience. This is a casual discussion group with light-hearted activities to spark conversation. Share ideas, tips, resources, jokes, quotes – anything that supports our happiness. Second Tuesday of the month from 12:30 – 1 p.m. Register: bchd.org/series for more information and a link for the chat.
Wednesday, August 14
Middle grade book club, {pages}
Meets monthly on the third Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. Read new releases of middle grade fiction. Book selection is done by voting at each meeting for the following month’s meeting. {pages} courtyard, 904 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach. Book: The Cookie Crumbles by Tracy Badua and Alechia Dow. RSVP to amy@pagesabookstore.com. Information: pagesabookstore.com. Questions call (310) 318-0900. ER
