Thursday, September 19
Happy Hour with History, HB Museum
Speakeasy Summer Beer Tasting. Hear Hermosa’s Prohibition history. $10 admission includes a blind tasting of four beer samples. 6:30 – 9 p.m. Hermosa Beach Museum, 710 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. RSVP: hermosabeachhistoricalsociety.org.
Becoming a confident student, allcove
This engaging workshop will equip you with practical strategies to boost your focus, enhance your organization, and maximize your study efficiency. Transform your study habits and achieve your academic goals with confidence. Students will receive a toolkit and academic planner. 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. 514 N. Prospect Ave., Redondo Beach. Registration: app.smartsheet.com/b/form/81347f0049d1444c9e4ef5abc7febc06.
Dine Around Artesia
Dine Around Artesia presented by South Bay Credit Union is back. The event brings neighbors in North Redondo and guests from afar together to savor the Artesia restaurants. Guests check-in at South Bay Hardware, 2411 Artesia Blvd., between 5 and 7:30 p.m., where they will receive their pre-purchased wristband(s) and a map of participating eateries. For more information and to purchase wristband/tickets: nrbba.org or nrbba.org/dine-around.
Friday, September 20
Malaga Cove Book Sale
Through Saturday, September 21. Novels, coffee table books, as well as a variety of cookbooks, kids books (from board books to young adult & teen), puzzles, games, DVD’s, CDs and vinyl albums. Free coffee and fresh baked cookies while you browse the 25,000 items at the sale. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 2400 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates.
Saturday, September 21
Ukulele Festival, Torrance
Through Sunday September 22. The 8th Annual Los Angeles International Ukulele Festival presented by Torrance-based Kala Koa Entertainment, returns to the Torrance Cultural Arts Center. The festival kicks off with a Luau Meet-and-Greet on Friday and continues through Saturday with workshops, live performances, play-alongs, presentations, and more. 3330 Civic Center Dr, Torrance. Tickets and information: losangelesukulelefestival.com.
International Day of Peace Wave
South Bay Community Coalition Against Hate presents United Against Hate Week at multiple locations. 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Beach Cities Health District Peace Pole planting ceremony, 514 N. Prospect Blvd., Redondo Beach. Visit bit.ly/southbayvshate for more information.
Coastal Cleanup Day
Join the Roundhouse Aquarium and Heal the Bay’s 35th year of Coastal Cleanup Day. Meet at the base of the Manhattan Beach Pier. 9 a.m. — 12 p.m. If you have gloves, buckets, bags, and reusable water bottles, bring them as supplies might run low. Questions call the Roundhouse Aquarium, (310) 379-8117. Select a cleanup site/sign-up: healthebay.org/coastalcleanupday.
Family Day, Lomita RR Museum
Kids games, craft table, vendors, entertainment, and food trucks. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Lomita Railroad Museum, 2137 W. 250th Street. You do not need to RSVP but if you RSVP you will receive updated information as we get closer to the event. RSVP: lomita-rr.org.
allcove open house, BCHD
Experience the heart of our community at the open house for allcove Beach Cities. Whether you’re a prospective client, a parent or guardian, or just curious about what we do, this is your chance to tour our center and learn about everything we have to offer. 10 – 11 a.m. 514 N. Prospect Ave.
Sunset sail, San Pedro
Enjoy the sunset from the deck of a tall ship as you sit back and relax or become part of the crew, your choice, Adults $60, children (12 and under) $30. 5:30 – 8 p.m. Boarding location: W. 6th St. and Harbor Blvd., San Pedro. Off of the West Harbor Promenade, just south of the LA Maritime Museum. Pack a picnic. Tickets: lamitopsail.org/september-sunset-sail.
Cars & Coffee at El Segundo Auto Museum
Net Cruze & Simmerman hosting Cars & Coffee First Annual End of Summer Festival Fundraiser. Food, raffle, music, and fun for all. All classes of cars! 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Zimmerman Driving Automobile Museum, 610 Lairport Street, El Segundo. Tickets: automobiledrivingmuseum.org/tickets. Question? Call (310) 529-3799.
Sunday, September 22
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage at Peninsula Library
Bring your families and neighbors to learn and play. Enjoy ABCD-FM: Hispanic Heritage Art, Books, Clothing, dance, food and music. 2 – 4 p.m. Peninsula Center Library community room, 650 Deep Valley Dr., Rolling Hills Estates. For information email mdavid@pvldfriends.org or call (310) 921-7505.
LBGTQ+ gathering, MB Community Church
A gathering for LBGTQ+ Solidarity, 3 – 5 p.m. 303 S. Peck Ave., Manhattan Beach. Visit bit.ly/southbayvshate for more information.
Torrance Antique Street Faire
200 talented vendors with antiques, furniture, vintage treasures, home decor & more, all on sale at bargain prices. Free admission, pet friendly, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. El Prado and Sartori Ave., Torrance. More information call (310) 328-6107. Follow us @streetfaireantiques.
Feng E & Friends Ukulele, James Armstrong Theater
Feng E is a young musical sensation (born in 2007) from Taiwan. His notoriety continues to skyrocket through his various ukulele covers of popular music. 2 – 4 p.m. $35-$45. 3330 Civic Center Dr., Torrance. Tickets: torrancearts.org/event-details/feng-e-friends.
Tuesday, September 24
Coffee with Mayor Joe, MB
Join Manhattan Beach Mayor, Joe Franklin for a cup of coffee and a chat. 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Dunkin’, next door to Manhattan Village Shopping Center, 1100 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach.
School safety and mental health, Redondo Union
Beach Cities Health District and PFLAG host a community discussion: How School Safety Supports Mental Health. 6:30 – 8 p.m. Redondo Union High School Auditorium, 1 Sea Hawk Way, Redondo Beach. Visit bit.ly/southbayvshate for more information.
Wednesday, September 25
Pier Sunset Yoga, Redondo
Bring a yoga mat, towel, and water. This is the last sunset yoga of 2024! 6 – 7 p.m. Fisherman’s Wharf, west end of the Redondo Pier.
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Saturday, September 28
El Segundo Main Street Fair
A fun day filled with music, food and crafts by local vendors, games and rides for kids, a rockin’ beer garden, petting zoo, and much more. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Main Street, El Segundo.
Saturday & Sunday, September 28 – 29
Locale 90254 Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest, a festival originated in 1810 in celebration of the marriage of the crown prince of Bavaria, has now become an annual tradition all over the world celebrating beer, food, entertainment and tradition. We take this 200 year German tradition and bring it to 90254 – Hermosa Beach, that is. Beer gardens, contests, live music, food, games and more. 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Pier Plaza, Pier Ave., and Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach. Tickets: locale90254.com.
