Thursday, August 18
Redondo goes country
Free summer concert featuring TennWest, country western. 6 – 8 p.m. Redondo Beach Pier, 100 Fishermans Wharf.
Friday, August 19
Waves of fame
The Hermosa Beach Historical Society kicks off the Surfer’s Walk of Fame weekend with the 11th annual Surf Film Fest. Featured will be the world premiere of “Chasing El Niño” . The film chronicles the South Bay’s top surfers from the winter of 2016. The evening include a Surfer’s Walk of Fame meet and greet at the Hermosa Beach Museum with food and cash bar. 6 p.m. 710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach. $10, All Ages, Tickets available at the door or Presale at Boccato’s Groceries and all Spyder locations. For more info call: (310) 318-9421.
Navigating Medicare
Cancer Support Community-Redondo Beach hosts Connor Hannigan from Cancer Legal Resource Center. This presentation covers Medicare coverage. 1 – 2:30 p.m. 109 West Torrance Blvd., Redondo Beach. Advance registration required. Call (310) 376-3550 or visit the website at cancersupportredondobeach.org.
Manhattan sidewalk sale
The annual Downtown Manhattan Beach sidewalk sale is today and tomorrow. Public valet available at 1017 & 1142 Manhattan Avenue. downtownmanhattanbeach.com.
Saturday, August 20
Love Drives 4th Jester Benefit Tennis Tournament
Proceeds will provide copies of “The Jester Has Lost His Jingle” book and Jester & Pharley Dolls to children with cancer. There will be hours of play and competition at all levels. No need to find a partner, just come and enjoy a day of great tennis. 8:30 a.m. Alta Vista Park, 801 Camino Real, Redondo Beach. Silent auction, raffles, prizes, and giveaways. Entry forms may be printed out at thejester.org. Call (310) 544-4733 for more information.
Hermosa Beach Movie Night
Steven Spielberg’s “The Goonies” screens for free on the beach, south of the Hermosa Beach pier. 8:30 p.m. Bring a blanket and or beach chair. For more info visit HBSummerConcerts.com.
Book adoption
Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library book sale. 9 a.m. – 12 noon 1309 Bard Street, behind Stars Antiques, Hermosa Beach. For future sale dates visit hbfol.org.
Calling all singers
Placement auditions for the South Bay Children’s Choir. Openings for all levels for children ages 7 to 15, with special interest in children age 10-11. The choir resumes practices on Saturday, August 27 in the music building at El Camino, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance. For more information visit sbcc@singer.net or sbenson@lausd.net or call (310) 641-0649.
Art as Experience
The Shoebox Puppet Theater workshop at The Manhattan Beach Art Center meets the first and third Saturdays from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Free for families with children ages 5 and up. Advanced registration required. Call (310) 802-5440 or email the Manhattan Beach Art Center. Visual Arts Room at the Manhattan Beach Art Center. 1560 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach. For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (310) 802-5448 or the Manhattan Beach Art Center at (310) 802-5440.
Sunday, August 21
The Doors’ Robby Krieger
Plus special guests. Free. On the beach at 4:30 p.m. Hermosa Beach, 1 Pier Avenue. hermosabch.org.
Tuesday, August 23
Calling all singers
Auditions for the 2016-2017 season for Los Cancioneros Master Chorale with Allan Robert Petker, director. 7 p.m. through the evening. Hope United Methodist Church, 3405 Artesia Blvd, Torrance. To make an appointment, contact Lorraine Pickus at (310) 377-4978 or email Auditions@cmasterchorale.com.
Manhattan Community Interactive Forum
This monthly series focuses on significant local events that influenced our ways of life, culture, beliefs, practices, and values as a coastal dwelling community. Free. 7 – 8:30 p.m. Manhattan Beach Library, 1320 Highland Ave, Manhattan Beach. Contact: Melissa McCollum at mmccollum@library.lacounty.gov, (310) 545-8595.
Wednesday, August 24
Musical summer nights
Sunset concerts at The Point. Spread out a blanket, snuggle up and rock out to Marieve Herington Combo, sultry jazz and R&B. 6 – 8 p.m. The Point, 850 S. Sepulveda Blvd, El Segundo. Thepointsb.com. ER
