Events Calendar: Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach
Spotlight:
Volunteers are needed to help spruce up Seaside Heroes Park, 8-11 a.m. The park’s name is a tribute to three soldiers who lost their lives in Afghanistan and Iraq and in memory of all veterans. Park beautification takes place the second Saturday of every month, 8-11 a.m. Volunteers remove weeds and dead leaves, among other tasks. Bring tools and gloves if you have them (otherwise, they will be supplied), sunscreen, water and masks. Seaside Park is located at 22851 Anza in Torrance, but meet at 22812 Kathryn Ave. For updates, information and photos, visit SeasideHeroesPark on Instagram and Facebook.
Ongoing
New art exhibit
Visitors and locals are invited to check out “Ultra!”, a new public art exhibition featuring 21 artworks in locations throughout Torrance. The exhibition spotlights regional contemporary artists. The artwork is on display through Aug. 28. For a location map, go to torranceartmuseum.com/ultra.
BeachLife Festival
Tickets are on sale to the BeachLife Festival, which will be held in person Sept. 10-12. The Redondo Beach music festival on North Harbor Drive had to take a hiatus last year because of COVID. This year’s acts include Jane’s Addiction and Cage the Elephant (Friday, Sept. 10), Counting Crows (Saturday) and Ziggy and Stephen Marley performing the songs of Bob Marley (Sunday), as well as Portugal. The Man, Save Ferris, Men at Work, The Wallflowers, Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals and many more. Ticket options include three-day passes, single-day passes and VIP passes. For tickets and more information, go to beachlifefestival.com.
Thursday, Aug. 12
Farmers Market 90277
The Redondo Beach Certified Farmers Market is every Thursday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at George Freeth Way and Veterans Park West. For more information, call 310-372-1171, ext. 2252.
Meditation Circle
A weekly Zoom support group for practicing meditation, a skill to quiet the mind and help relieve stress, is held 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information, call 310-517-4701. RSVP to torrancememorialhealtheducation@tmmc.com.
Live music
A free summer concert series is underway on Fisherman’s Wharf on the Redondo Beach Pier. Admission is free. Concerts are Thursdays and Saturdays, 6 to 8 p.m. Concerts on Thursday’s feature tribute bands, with tributes to such legendaries as The Beatles, the Rolling Stones and Fleetwood Mac. King Chris will close out the series on Aug. 28 with some funk, R&B and soul.
The concert on Aug. 19 will be held on the boardwalk. For more information, go to redondopier.com.
Friday, Aug. 13
Chamber podcast
The MB 360 Podcast airs live at 8 a.m. every Friday and features the Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce. The podcast hosts special guests and introduces active chamber members. Plus, listeners can learn about the chamber’s role in the community. Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. For more information, go to manhattanbeachchamber.com/radioshow/.
Smarty Pants Storytime
This virtual storytime from the LA County Library features books, songs, rhymes and movement for kids ages 2-5 with their parents or caregivers. Participants may enhance the experience with Storytime Activity kits, available for pickup at all county library locations while supplies last. 11-11:30 a.m. To register for this storytime, go to the library website and under Teens & Kids click on Virtual Programming. lacountylibrary.org
Workshop: Clinical Trials
Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach (CSCRB) offers this free program to build awareness about clinical trials. Led by Vy Le, Community Health Educator for UCI Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, participants will learn how these trials are structured and how to foster an open dialogue with their health care team about the eligibility and viability of clinical trials as a treatment option. Attendees will also be introduced to clinical trial resources at UCI Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Zoom. To join this online workshop, email info@cscrb.org. For more information, go to cscrb.org.
Farmers Market 90254
The Hermosa Beach Rotary hosts a Certified Farmers Market noon to 4 p.m. every Friday. 1035 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach.
Volunteer opportunity
Many older adults choose to remain in their homes as they age. Palos Verdes Peninsula Village members and volunteers work to develop a sense of community with older adults through volunteer service, friendships and meaningful experiences. PVP Village will host an information session at 1 p.m. on Zoom. PVP Village membership and volunteer opportunities will be highlighted. For a Zoom link, call PVP Village Executive Director Marianne Propst at 310-991-3324 or email her at peninsulavillagepvp@gmail.com. For more information, go to peninsulavillage.net.
Live theater
The Torrance Theater Company will return to the James Armstrong Theater this August with “Nunsense: The Mega-Musical.” The dates are Aug. 13-21. For tickets and times, go to torrancetheatrecompany.com.
Shakespeare by the Sea
Shakespeare by the Sea is back with live, in-person performances. The performance dates for “Love’s Labour Lost” are Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Aug 13-15 and Aug. 20-22. Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 p.m., Sunday performances at 7 p.m. Admission is free and tickets are not required. Anyone unvaccinated is asked to wear a mask.
For more information, go to shakespearebythesea.org.
Live music
The Plain White T’s, which scored a hit in 2006 with the song, “Hey There Delilah,” will be performing live on Aug. 13 at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Redondo Beach. The concert is at 8 p.m. For tickets, go to ticketmaster.com and search Plain White T’s.
Saturday, Aug. 14
Surf contest
The South Bay Legends Memorial Surf Contest will be held at Torrance Beach. In addition to the contests, there will be beach games, prize giveaways, a free surf competition for kids, free surf lessons and more. To sign up, go to southbaylegends.com, call or text 213-537-2644 or email sam@southbaylegends.com.
Bluffs Nature Walk
Follow trained guides along the bluff top from Point Vicente to Oceanfront Estates during El Segundo blue butterfly flight season in an area containing restored coastal sage scrub habitat. Presented by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Easy. 9 a.m. Sign up at pvplc.org.
Comedy improv
April’s Fools Comedy Improv Troupe will present “Who Was that Masked Man!!” at 7:30 p.m. at the Hermosa Beach Community Theater, 710 Pier Ave. Tickets are $10 general admissions and $8 seniors. For tickets call 310-318-1705 or go to aprilsfoolsimprov.com.
Sunday, Aug. 15
Farmers Market 90277
The Riviera Village Certified Farmers Market in Redondo Beach is open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays. For more information, go to rivieravillagefarmersmarket.com.
Polliwog Park Concert
Blues rock guitarist and singer-songwriter Josh Smith will perform with his band at 5 p.m. at Polliwog Park. This is the second in a four-part concert series at Polliwog. The series got underway on Aug. 8 and continues Aug. 22 and Aug. 29. Each concert is 5-7 p.m. The park is located at , 1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach. For more information, go to citymb.info. In the Residents section click on the calendar.
Metlox Plaza concert
Abrakadabra will be performing 2-4 p.m. at Metlox Plaza in Manhattan Beach. The band has planned two sets of Latin, jazz and pop. The free show is part of the plaza’s summer concert series, 2-4 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 2. The outdoor plaza is located at 451 Manhattan Beach Blvd.
Tuesday, Aug. 17
Farmers Market 90266
The Manhattan Beach Certified Farmers Market is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Tuesday at Metlox Plaza behind Shade Hotel. For more information, go to downtownmanhattanbeach.com.
Caregiver Support Group
Torrance Memorial hosts a virtual support group for caregivers from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. every Tuesday. For more information, call 310-517-4711 or email TorranceMemorialHealthEducation@tmmc.com.
Wednesday, Aug. 18
Catalytic converter etching event
The Redondo Beach Police Department will hold a catalytic converter etching event from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the old Sears parking lot at Del Amo Fashion Center, 22100 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance. The event is for residents of Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes Estates and Torrance. One vehicle per household. Must bring ID and vehicle registration with matching address. Sign up at etchingforprevention2.splashthat.com.
Acupressure and Cancer
Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach (CSCRB) offers this free workshop. Participants will learn how to give themselves an acupressure massage to relieve some of the most common side effects of cancer treatment, such as nausea, chemo brain, lymphedema, hot flashes, dry mouth, joint pain and neuropathy. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Aug. 18. To join this online workshop, email info@cscrb.org. For more information, go to cscrb.org.
Thursday, Aug. 19
Opera talk
The Redondo Beach Public Library will host an opera talk at 1 p.m. on Zoom.
To register, go to redondo.org/depts/library and click on the event on the Events Calendar.
Upcoming
Workshop: “Letting Go After the Pandemic”
Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach (CSCRB) offers this free program led by sleep coach Corina Gheorghiu to help alleviate post pandemic stress and re-enter life. Gheorghiu will guide participants in a series of Tapas Acupressure Techniques (TAT) that connect physical, mental, emotional and spiritual parts to help alleviate stress and and foster a sense of well-being. CSCRB celebrates more than 34 years of free support, education and hope for cancer patients and their families. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Aug. 20 via Zoom.
To join this online workshop, email info@cscrb.org. For more information, go to cscrb.org.
AVP in Manhattan
The AVP Manhattan Beach Open is set for Aug. 20-22. General admission is free.
For more information, go to avp.com.
Hermosa Harmony Festival
Billed as a “silent disco beach experience,” the Hermosa Harmony Festival is set for Aug. 21 at the Hermosa Beach Pier. In addition to live music and DJ’s on five stages, there will be local vendors and beach games. For tickets, go to Eventbrite and search Hermosa Harmony Festival.
Celebrity Lecture Series
Retired Rear Admiral Sandra Adams will give a talk on women in the U.S. Armed Forces at 11 a.m. on Aug. 21 at Western Museum of Flight. The talk is part of the museum’s Celebrity Lecture Series. Admission is free for museum members. For non-members, the fee is $10. Guests must wear masks. Western Museum of Flight is located at 3315 Airport Drive, Torrance. For more information, call 310-326-9544.
Richstone Beach Party
The Richstone Family Center will hold its first in-person event in more than a year when it throws its popular Endless Summer Beach Party on Aug. 28. The party celebrates the center’s volunteers and donors and raises funds for Richstone, which provides child abuse and domestic violence treatment and prevention services.
The party is from 5:30 to 9 p.m. in King Harbor.
Tickets start at $175. For tickets and more information, go to richstonefamily.org.
Fiesta Locale
Absent last summer due to COVID-19, Fiesta Hermosa is back, but with some changes. To control crowds the Fiesta, scheduled for Sept. 4-6, will be ticketed and gated. Tickets can be purchased at fiestahermosa.net.
Horse show
The 63rd Annual Portuguese Bend National Horse Show is set for Sept. 10-12. Benefiting Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, the show will take place at Ernie Howlett Park & Equestrian Center, 25851 Hawthorne Blvd., Rolling Hills Estates. $5 general admission.
For more information, go to pcch.net/horseshow/.
Cactus & Succulent Society
The South Coast Cactus & Succulent Society meets at 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 12 on Zoom. Jeff Moore will give a presentation on agaves. Moore is co-author of the book, “Agaves: Species, Cultivars & Hybrids.” His next book, on succulents, will be available mid-September on his website, solanasucculents.com. A link to the Zoom meeting is available on the Events Page at southcoastcss.org.
Nature walk
Los Serenos de Point Vicente, a volunteer organization in Rancho Palos Verdes, will hold a docent-guided nature walk at 10 a.m. on Sept. 12. Walk through coastal sage habitat along the eastern bluff of the Ocean Trails Reserve (East Bluff and Gnatcatcher Trails). Enjoy coastal views, see WWII sites and possibly gray whales. Wear sturdy walking shoes and prepare for warm, cool or windy weather. Cancelled if it rains. The walk is free and all ages are welcome. Hiking difficulty is moderate. (Park on La Rotonda Drive at Twin Harbors View Dr.–1st left) For more information, call 310-544-5260 or go to losserenos.org.
Swim the Avenues
The third annual Redondo Beach Open Water Swim returns on Sept. 12. There will be a 1 mile swim and a half mile swim. Races begin and finish on the beach in front of Miramar Park at 8 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. For registration and more information, go to villagerunner.com/swim-the-avenues.
Concert
Entertainer Michelle Jaeger Jones will perform a concert of Italian music and dance at 7 p.m. on Sept. 25 at Warner Grand Theater in San Pedro. She will be joined on stage by guest artists Aaron Blake, a tenor, and dancer Eduard Sargysan, with musical direction by recording artist Wole Oni. For tickets, go to grandvision.org.
Getting outdoors
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy has released its schedule of events for September.
Team Leader Training at White Point: Sept. 4, 9 a.m. Become a Team Leader for Outdoor Volunteer Days with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Team Leaders provide support and oversight during events. If you love restoring habitat and working with others, this program is for you. Applicants must be at least 16 years old and have gone to at least two volunteer events before attending the workshop. Training is held at White Point Nature Preserve from 9 a.m.-noon. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
Adopt-a-Plot Weed Warrior Training: Sept. 4, 12:30 p.m. Ready to go above and beyond to restore habitat? The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy will teach you everything you need to know starting with noxious invasive species at the White Point Nature Preserve. You’ll be ready to volunteer on your schedule at a designated location on the preserves. Recommended for those 18 or older. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
Nature Walk at Ocean Trails Reserve: Sept. 11, 9 a.m. Walk through impressively restored habitat on top of an ancient slide area with spectacular bluff-top ocean views. Easy to moderate. Sign up at pvplc.org.
Family Nature Club – Lizards: Sept. 11, 9 a.m. Join the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy for its next Virtual Family Nature Club where we creep into the exciting topic of lizards. Learn about local lizards on the peninsula, how to observe them and enjoy a fun lizard craft. Sign up at pvplc.org.
Outdoor Volunteer Day at Abalone Cove Reserve: Sept. 18, 9 a.m.-noon. Join the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy and volunteer at its newest restoration site. Help eradicate invasive weeds to protect native species. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
National Public Lands Day: Sept. 25, 9 a.m.-noon. Join the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy in its celebration of public lands at White Point Nature Preserve. Volunteer in a beautifully restored California native plant demonstration garden by watering native plants, mulching, eradicating invasive weeds or repairing trails that will help maintain and protect this precious public land resource. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
PVP Land Conservancy Rapid Response Team, Fridays and Saturdays, 9 a.m.- noon. Work alongside the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy staff at the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve to help protect important wildlife habitat. Help with trail maintenance, fence building, installing signage and more. No experience needed. Ages 15 and up. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com. ER