Friday, June 24
Ruby’s Cruise at the Beach
Modern speed machines to vintage cars and even pedal cars are exhibited every Friday evening in the Ruby’s Diner parking lot, 245 North Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, from 4 to 8 p.m. To display your own car, contact Larry Neville at (310) 962-7438.
Saturday, June 25
Destination Torrance
The 2nd Annual Downtown Torrance Artwalk, sponsored by Destination: Art. Local South Bay artists will be showcased at the seven venues. The Associates, a group of over 60 South Bay artists affiliated with Destination: Art, are exhibiting at Destination: Art Gallery, 1815 W. 213th St., #135. The awards reception is the first stop on the Downtown Torrance Artwalk from 4 – 8 p.m. A map is available at destination-art.net.
Riviera Village Summer Festival
Enjoy over 200 arts and crafts booths, carnival rides, free bike valet, beer garden and live bands from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at Catalina and Avenue G, Redondo Beach. Call (310) 531-8939 or visit RV summerfestival.com.
Up with the birds
The Madrona Marsh Preserve Audubon Bird Walk will help you identify species using field marks and sound. Learn what species are visiting migrants and what species are here year round. Bring binoculars and wear comfortable walking shoes. All ages and levels of birding expertise welcome from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. at 3201 Plaza del Amo, Torrance. For more information and to register, call (310) 782-3989 or visit friendsofmadronamarsh.com.
Volleyball mural unveiling
The Hermosa Beach Murals Project unveils Mural #6 by xtreme sports photographer Bo Bridges from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the corner of Beach Drive and 13th Street (Across from Good Stuff). After the unveiling, there will be a reception in the Pacific Room at The Beach House. Auction for limited edition, numbered and signed giclees. RSVP to HBMP@hermosamurals.org. For more information, please contact HBMP@hermosamurals.org or Hermosamurals.org.
Jimmy Miller fiesta
The Jimmy Miller Foundation Benefiesta supports ocean oriented programs for wounded warriors and needy children from 7 – 11 p.m. at Manhattan Country Club, 1330 Parkview Ave, Manhattan Beach. For tickets, visit eventbrite.com or email info@jimmymillerfoundation.org.
Sunday, June 26
Trash to treasures
200-plus antique dealers offering furniture, vintage clothes, jewelry, tools, plants, LP’s, home decor and more at bargain prices. Antique Appraisal Booth, $3 per item. Live Music. Great restaurants, bakery and sports bars nearby from 8 – 3 p.m. Free admission, pet Friendly. For more information, call (310) 328-6107 or visit torranceantiquefaire.com.
Celebrate Wellness in the Garden
Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach (CSCRB) holds its 20th Annual Celebrate Wellness Food and Wine Tasting at the South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Boulevard, Palos Verdes Peninsula, from 3 – 7 p.m. Reserve your seat at this extraordinary garden party celebration. Proceeds will benefit the more than 160 free programs per month offered by CSCRB. $150 per person (guests must be 21 and older). Purchased onlineat visiting cancersupportredondobeach.org or call (310) 376-3550.
Wednesday, June 29
Read me a story
Ready to Read storytime for children ages 3 to 5 years. Each themed storytime includes literary concepts to help get children ready to read. No sign-up or tickets needed at 12:30 p.m., Main Library Story Room, 303 N. Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach. Visit redondo.org.
Learn about the benefits of greywater to create an affordable household water system that reduces water use and can play a critical role in drought resilience. 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Manhattan Beach Library, Community Meeting Room, 1320 Highland Ave, Manhattan Beach. RSVP to South Bay Environmental Services Center at sbesc.com/calendar/workshops/grewater, redondo.org, or call (310) 371-4633.
