South Bay Community Calendar 7-7-2016 – 7-13-2016
South Bay Country returns to Polliwog Park in Manhattan Beach Sunday at 5 p.m. to wake up the geese and get people up off their blankets.
Thursday, July 7
49th Annual Manhattan Beach
Open Tennis Tournament
Southern California’s best tennis players will compete at Live Oak Park in Men’s and Women’s Open Singles and Doubles Divisions. Thursday through Sunday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 1901 Valley Dr, Manhattan Beach. For information call Manhattan Beach Parks & Rec at (310) 802-5448 or email mbparksandrec@citymb.info.
Friday, July 8
Manhattan student art show
A reception for Manhattan Beach students participating in the StART Projects Exhibition is tonight at the Manhattan Beach Art Center from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibit is collaborative between the Manhattan Beach Unified School District and The City of Manhattan Beach Parks and Recreation Department’s Cultural Arts Division. Students work alongside professional artists. 1560 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach. For more information call (310) 802-5440 or visit citymb.info.
Discover Paradise
Torrance Cultural Arts presents its annual Polynesian review, under the direction of Sudan Mann. Tonight 7:30 p.m. Saturday 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The James Armstrong Theatre, 3031 Torrance Blvd, Torrance. Reserved seating is $12 and can be purchased at the door or by calling the box-office at (310) 781-7171.
Saturday, July 9
The 18th Annual BarryBob Invitational 4-Person Tournament and Beach Volleyball Old-Timers Day and the 6th Annual Junior BarryBob (ages10-14) brings together the area’s top players in a neighborhood style tournament. 8:30 a.m. 904 The Strand, Manhattan Beach. Send entries to Tim Walmer atwalmy1@aol.com. Barrybob.com.
Art at the Beach
Ocean influenced art by local artists will be auctioned in support of local schools. Curated by Holly Socrates. 12 – 6 p.m. Dockweiler Beach Center, 12505 Vista Del Mar, Playa Del Rey. Tickets are $25 donation and can be purchased at artatthebeach.org.
Bite at the Beach
Darrens, Little Sister, Fishbar and Doma are among the restaurants and King Harbor and El Segundo brewing companies are among the participants in this popular, annual food and craft beer pairing presented by the Manhattan Beach Chamber at MBS Media Campus. 3 – 6 p.m. Doors open at 2 p.m. for VIP ticket holders. 1600 Rosecrans Ave, Manhattan Beach. For more information visit biteatthebeach.com.
Surfer Joe and the Fossils
Surf’s flat but this band’s sharp. 8 p.m. Suzy’s Bar & Grill, 1141 Aviation Blvd, Hermosa Beach. Questions about future performances email surferjoefossils@gmail.com.
Sunday, July 10
Country in the park
South Bay Country Band is credited with sparking a country music revival in the South Bay. They bring their sand kicking music to Polliwog Park, from 5 to 7 p.m. Bring picnic, blankets and chairs. 1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach. Citymb.info.
Monday, July 11
Growing from seed
The South Coast Fuchsia Society presents Kris Lauritson who will talk about her work at Billy Mitchell Elementary School in Lawndale, where she designed a garden for the students. Door prize, a plant raffle, refreshments and friendly faces. Open to the public. 9:30 a.m. South Coast Botanic Garden, Classroom B, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula. Information call (310) 542-3016.
Swim like Phelps
The Southern California Aquatics (SCAQ,) a community swim club offers three, free classes at the Redondo Union High School Pool. Mon., Tues., Wed., 8 p.m. 1 Seahawk Way, Redondo Beach. Morning classes at 6 a.m. Mon., Wed., Fri. at Urho Saari Swim Stadium, 219 W. Mariposa Ave, El Segundo. For more information visit swim.net.
Free Zumba
The Beach Cities Health District Free Fitness Series presents Zumba, a heart-pumping, hip-hop music and Latin inspired dance moves. Lincoln Elementary School, 2223 Plant Ave, Redondo Beach. Wear comfortable shoes, bring a towel and water. For more information, visit beachcitiesgym.org.
Tuesday, July 12
Ocean swims
Free, weekly morning ocean swims led by Olympic Gold Medalist Dave Walters, of the SCAQ Swim Club and CalTri. 6 a.m. Tuesdays. Meet at lifeguard tower 13, just north of Hermosa Pier. RSVP at SCAQ@swim.net.
Hermosa hike
A moderate, 1-1/2 hour, 4 plus mile hike on the greenbelt and hilly streets of Hermosa and Manhattan Beach. Every Tuesday. 7 p.m. Depart at the parking lot near the Hermosa Valley school, 1645 Valley drive, Hermosa Beach. For a list and schedule of future outings visit angeles.sierraclub.org/activities. Or call Paul Rosenberger (310) 545-3531.
Manhattan’s Farmers Market
Enjoy a variety of artisan hot and prepared foods. Locally-grown fruits, vegetables, flowers and plants. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Metlox Plaza behind Shade Hotel, 13th Street and Morningside Drive. downtownmanhattanbeach.com/manhattan-beach-farmers-market/.
Wednesday, July 13
Shakespeare by the Sea presents “Othello”
An emotionally gripping thriller, where gossip turns friendships rancid, and rumor brutally murders innocence. Othello is as unflinching in its power as it is in its heartbreak. Free. 7 – 9 p.m. Valley Park, Hermosa Beach. Visit shakespearebythesea.org for more information.
Concerts at The Point
Spread out a blanket, for The Point’s weekly summer concerts. Free through the summer. 6 – 8 p.m. Tonight is SOUND/FX with vocalist Lisa Ritner. 850 S. Sepulveda Blvd, El Segundo. thepointsb.com.
What’s for dinner
Whole Foods Market and the Humane Society present the new documentary “At the Fork” at the AMC Rolling Hills 20. Omnivore filmmaker John Papola and his vegetarian wife Lisa go behind the scenes to show how animals are raised for consumption in the U.S. 7 p.m. 2591 Airport Drive, Torrance. Reserve tickets at tugg.com/events/106869.
Rachel Surls and Judith Gerber discuss and sign ”From Cows to Concrete: The Rise and Fall of Farming in Los Angeles.” Los Angeles County was the center of an agricultural empire. Today, it is the nation’s most populous urban metropolis. 7 p.m. Katy Geissert Civic Center Library, Torrance Public Library, 3301 Torrance Blvd.,Torrance. For more information call (310) 618-5959. For more information on the book visit angelcitypress.com.