thursday 27th
MUSIC
Another reason to start the weekend early: The Standing Room continues its role as the new South Bay spot for local musicians with a weekly residency from the Taylor Kennedy Band. They jam every Thursday night with Beach Cities bands like the Lucky Ones. Enjoy burgers, apps and drinks while you listen to the local jams. The Standing Room, 1320 Hermosa Avenue in Hermosa Beach.
friday 28th
COMEDY
Big laughs: Craig Shoemaker comes to Hermosa Beach tonight.“Shoe,” as he’s often called, began his career in his hometown of Philadelphia, where he honed his comedic skills and characters while bartending and attending Temple University. A natural storyteller with sharp observational instincts, Craig’s performances are often based on the hilarious — and sometimes shocking — twists and turns of his own life. In addition to decades of stand up comedy, Craig has appeared in over 100 TV shows and films. He has current recurring roles on The Bold and The Beautiful and as the head of the local Tea Party on NBC’s Parks & Recreation, and he’s been seen and heard in movies and shows such as Scream 2, Pleasantville, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2, Big Foot, Little Foot, and Totally Baked (which he also wrote and produced). Doors open at 6:30. 18 plus. Tickets are $27.50 with a two item minimum. Comedy and Magic Club, 1018 Hermosa Avenue in Hermosa Beach. For more information and to buy tickets, visit comedyandmagicclub.com.
FILM
Musical: Naughty Marietta is well known for being the first film to bring together the singing duo of Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald, but it’s also an outstanding example of the particular genre. The song “Ah! Sweet Mystery of Life” was used in Mel Brooks’ 1974 comedy Young Frankenstein. Ironically Elsa Lanchester who plays Madame d’Annard in Naughty Marietta received instant recognition for her portrayal of the title role in the 1933 horror film The Bride of Frankenstein. Naughty Marietta was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture. Douglas Shearer won the Academy Award for Sound for his work on the picture. In 2003, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress. Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond Street in El Segundo. For more information, call (310) 322-2592.
saturday 29th
MUSIC
Songstress: Armed with her unique perspective, musical integrity and soul-bearing vocals, Kathryn Dean’s distinct sound has immense depth and intelligence both lyrically and musically. She delivers an honest performance that tells her unique stories in a way that inspires and impacts the human spirit like a true artist does. “The message of my songs is that it isn’t about being perfect,” she says. “It is about recognizing that every up and down has an equally valuable life lesson.” Dean comes to Saint Rocke Saturday night as part of the weekly showcase. No cover. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Saint Rocke, 142 Pacific Coast Highway in Hermosa Beach. For more information, visit saintrocke.com.
Soul sounds: Soul2Soul Concert Series comes to Redondo Beach on Saturday night featuring Club Nouveau, Christopher Williams, Loose Ends featuring Jane Eugene, Jalil & Ecstacy (formerly whodini) and DJ Quik. Tickets start at $35 and are available at eventporium.com. Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd in Redondo beach.
sunday 30th
INDUSTRY NIGHT
Working class heros: R10 salutes the food industry folks on Sunday nights with specials for the serving class. Every Sunday from 6pm-close, they wait on you. Enjoy like minds, live music, the ocean and $5 cocktails, wine, beer and social snacks. Just bring proof of current employment in the hospitality industry. R10 Social House, 179 North Harbor Drive in Redondo Beach.
monday 1st
MUSIC
Jazz: El Camino College’s Jazz Two Big Band will present a mixture of American Songbook standards and classic and modern jazz at 8 p.m. December 1 in Haag Recital Hall. Under the direction of critically acclaimed saxophonist and faculty member David Sills, the show features arrangements and compositions by Sammy Nestico, Neal Hefti, Benny Golson, Gil Evans, and Steve Huffsteder. Guest vocalist Pat Thomas is also set to perform. Tickets for the Jazz Two Big Band performance are $10 and may be purchased online at centerforthearts.com or by calling (310) 329-5345. The Ticket Office is open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Campus parking is $3. The El Camino College Haag Recital Hall, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd in Torrance.
