Thursday, September 8
Yoga on the Redondo pier
Bring a yoga mat, a towel and water and enjoy free yoga on the Redondo pier, presented by Cancer Support Community-Redondo Beach, City of Redondo Beach, Redondo Beach Pier Association and Bay Club. 6 – 7 p.m. Thursdays through September 29. 100 Fishermans Wharf, Redondo Beach. For more information call (310) 376-3550 or visit cancersupportredondobeach.org.
Friday, September 9
Row for a reason
Body One Fitness presents the second annual 24 hour “Row for a Reason” fundraiser. Proceeds will benefit free programs for cancer patients and their families offered by Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach. Starting Friday noon through Saturday noon. Participants may sign up to row for half hour time slots for $50 and are encouraged to row at their own pace. For more information email info@rowforareason.org or call (310) 379-5425.
Portuguese Bend Horse show
The 59th Annual Portuguese Bend National Horse Show continues through Sunday. Food booths, boutiques, and children’s carnival. Puppet shows, pony rides, face painting and moon bounce are just some of the activities at the Children’s Circle. Free parking and shuttle. Proceeds benefit Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. For Information call (310) 318-8258 or visit pcch.net.
Saturday, September 10
Art at the Harbor
Painter Bernard Fallon and wood sculptor Richard Guild have invited their favorite fellow painters, photographers, jewelers and ceramicists to exhibit their work at the first of a planned series of Art at the Harbor shows in front of Ruby’s Diner in King Harbor today and Sunday. For more information visit ArtAtTheHarbor on Facebook.
Chalk it up
The Redondo pier becomes a giant, concrete canvas during the 14th Annual Chalk Art Festival. This annual, all-ages family event is free and open to the public. Prizes awarded in various categories. 12 to 4 p.m. Redondo Beach Pier, 100 Fisherman’s Wharf, Redondo Beach. Redondopier.com.
A Taste of Switzer
Join in celebrating Switzer Center’s 50 years of nurturing challenged kids to believe, achieve and thrive. Food tastings from favorite local restaurants, three open bars, fine wines, and craft beers, live and silent auctions, music and dancing. 6 – 11 p.m. Switzer Learning Center, 2201 Amapola Ct, Torrance. For more information or to purchase tickets contact Sylvia at (310) 328-3611 x336 or email admin@switzercenter.org.
Sunday, September 11
The Palos Verdes Conservancy 2016 White Point Home Tour presents the first ever opportunity for the public to visit the mid-century, oceanfront estate designed by Aaron Green, a student of Frank Lloyd Wright. The home is a popular location for video and photo shoots. The five-home tour begins at 12:30 and will be followed by a reception at 4:30 p.m at the Brouwerij West tasting room at 110 E. 22nd Street, San Pedro. $65. For tickets visit PVPLCorg. Photo by Ann Koons
Rock and roll up your sleeve
Kiwanis Club Blood Drive. To make your life saving appointment, visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code HermosaKiwanis or contact Mickey at mickmacr@aol.com (310) 291-3412. Must have an ID to donate. 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 2515 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach.
Monday, September 12
Digital Image Critique
Paul’s Photo’s Mark Comon will critique digital images submitted by SBCC members. Free and open to anyone interested in photography.7 p.m. Torrance Airport Administration Building meeting room, 3301 Airport Drive, Torrance. For more information, contact Harry Korn, (805) 340-3197, or visit sbccphoto.org.
A rare fruit
Learn about the rare fruit trees growing in Ken Ueda’s local garden, from guavas to cherimoyas. 9:30 a.m. South Coast Botanic Garden, classroom B, 25300 Crenshaw Blvd, Palos Verdes Peninsula. Information call (310) 542-3016.
Tuesday, September 13
Wine at Five
The Beach Cities Health District’s Blue Zones Project hosts Wine at Five (yes, 5 p.m.) at Bettolino Kitchen. Studies show that people who enjoy a glass of wine rich in artery scrubbing flavonoids can benefit the health of the mind and body. The first glass of wine is $5, plus discounted appetizers. 211 Palos Verdes Blvd., Redondo Beach. For more information visit bchd.org/bzp.
Friday, September 16
Sister Bernie’s Bingo Bash
In this family friendly comedy, a priest and two nuns travel across the country playing bingo with hopes of making enough money to reopen their beloved St. Dymphna’s Church. 7 p.m. St. James School in the O’Gorman Center, 4625 Garnet Street, Torrance. For information call Jon Marco at (323) 333-8325. Tickets at at the door or at brownpapertickets.com.
Saturday, September 17
Trusting dancers
Art Attack presents the Diavolo Dance Theatre Education Company’s “T.R.U.S.T.” Dancers fly, fall, jump, catch and challenge their personal boundaries using doors, ladders and benches. 10:30 a.m. James Armstrong Theatre, Torrance Cultural Arts Center, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. Call the Box Office at (310) 781-7171 or for more information visit artattackfoundation.org.
Life of a combat pilot
The Western Museum of Flight Celebrity Lecture series presents “The Right Man in the Right Fight” by Mustang Ace Colonel Richard Candelaria. 11 a.m. Western Museum of Flight, 3315 Airport Drive, Torrance. For information call Cynthia Macha (714) 300-5524. Wmof.com.
Sunday, September 18
Surfing 4A Cure
The 5th annual Surfing 4A Cure features 12 person relay teams. 7 a.m. ‘till noon at Torrance Beach. After party in Redondo Beach 2 – 5 p.m. Surfing 4A Cure has raised over $65,000 toward pediatric cancer research. For online donations: visit http://support.chla.org/pages/abellaandhudsonshope.
#StyleCrawl Manhattan Beach
Crawl your way to a fresh fall wardrobe at the first ever #StyleCrawl, a shop-aholic’s dream in downtown Manhattan Beach. Noon to 6 p.m. Discounts from 30-plus stores and restaurants along with entertainment, giveaways, snacks and beverages. Attendees are encouraged to bring clothes of good quality to be donated to local shelters, including 1736 Family Crisis Center. $15. Metlox Plaza, 451 Manhattan Beach Blvd. For More Information Contact: info@styleonthespot.com. For a peak at what Downtown Manhattan Beach has to offer visit downtownmanhattanbeach.com
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
September 23, 24 and 25
Redondo Beach Lobster and Music Festival
Lobster and steak plus a great music lineup by Saint Rocke returns to the Seaside Lagoon in King Harbor. Friday 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday noon to 11 p.m. Sunday noon to 8 p.m.
Tickets at Lobsterfestival.com. 200 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach,
Friday, September 23
South Bay Yoga Conference
Over 80 workshops and lectures will be presented today through Sunday on Yoga for Addiction, Yoga for Managing Cancer, Get Started with Tantra Yoga, Meditation, Food as Medicine, Bee Colonies, Urban Gardening, Ayurveda, Business of Yoga, Slack-lining, Reiki and Acupuncture. 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. A yoga village for kids, performances and a marketplace will also be offered. Hermosa Beach Community Center 710 Pier Ave. Hermosa Beach.For more information call (424) 247- 6457 or email info@southbayyogaconference.com.
Thursday, September 29
Champions of Business
The City of El Segundo and the El Segundo Economic Development Advisory Council
will honor Continental Development president Richard Lundquist for his dedication to the economic development of El Segundo and his incomparable charitable contributions. Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe will emcee and LA Rams COO Kevin Demoff will speak. 5:30 to 8 p.m., Performing Arts Center, Vistamar School, 737 Hawaii Street, El Segundo. For tickets email bkeohi@psmcommarts.com
Torrance State of the City
Torrance Bakery’s Kirk Rossberg will be honored as Torrance’s 2016 Distinguished Citizen of the Year for his three decades of great baked goods and his gracious support of local charities. 11:30 a.m. Doubletree by Hilton Torrance, 21333 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance.
Sunday, October 2
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium’s
3rd Annual Sustainable Seafood Expo
Actor Adrian Grenier of “Entourage” will host the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium’s 3rd Annual Sustainable Seafood Expo, an event designed to help consumers choose the right fish for their dish — one that’s good for their bodies and for the environment. Noon to 5 p.m. at Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles. Baran’s 2239, Hermosa’s hot new, will serve seafood samples, along with 22nd Street Landing, Parker’s Lighthouse, Gladstone’s Long Beach, Ports O’Call Waterfront Dining and other top local restaurants. Terranea executive chef Bernard Ibarra returns this year and Executive Chef Dustin Trani of J. Trani’s Ristorante in San Pedro will serve an exclusive chef’s table dinner immediately following the Expo. For info call (310)548-7410. Tickets at sustainableseafoodexpo.org. 112 E. 22nd St., San Pedro.
Tuesday, October 4, 5, 6
Girls night out
The 14th Annual Girls Night Out, benefiting the Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach, returns to the Comedy & Magic Club tonight through Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Silent auction, followed by dinner, live auction and finally, performances by the nation’s finest comedians. For reservations, call (310) 376-3550 or visit CancerSupportRedondoBeach.org. 1018 Hermosa Avenue, Hermosa Beach. B
