Every Friday
LIVE JAMMIN’ IS BACK!
Shade Hotel Redondo Beach hosts Live Jammin’ every Friday night from 5 to 8 p.m. at Sea Level Restaurant & Lounge.
Stop by for sweeping marina views, tasty bites, crafty cocktails and live music!
For reservations, call 310-921-8950.
For additional information, visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/sealevelrb.
Shade Hotel is located at 655 North Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA.
Monday thru Thursday
Shade Hotels are once again offering Shade Hour every Monday thru Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m.
Both Sea Level Restaurant and Zinc@shade are coveted spots for locals and guests to socialize and relax after a long day of work.
Featuring half-price appetizers, beer, cocktails and wine, guests can enjoy these specials indoors or on the terrace for a fresh, outdoor, social experience in the evening.
For additional information and reservations, visit the website at https://www.shadehotel.com/.
Shade Hotels are located at 1221 North Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 and 655 North Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
First Saturdays
The Palos Verdes Concours d’Elegance presents Peninsula Cars & Coffee every first Saturday of each month from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Promenade on the Peninsula parking structure top deck.
Attention car hobbyists and enthusiasts! Bring you hot rod, custom, muscle car, sports car, antique, classic or exotic or other special interest car or truck…. or just yourself! It’s the perfect opportunity to meet other South Bay gear heads!
This event is FREE to attend for both the public and those displaying a vehicle.
For additional information, visit the website at https://www.pvconcours.org/peninsula-cars-and-coffee.
First Fridays
Riviera Village presents First Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m. every first Friday of the month.
This free, monthly event is the place to be every first Friday! Head to the Village and enjoy live music, food samplings, gallery viewing, promotional offers and more while you dine and shop. Riviera Village merchants and art galleries stay open until 8 p.m. The energy will be fueled by live music at the north east corner of Avenue I and Catalina from 6 to 8 p.m.
Second Saturdays
The Redondo Beach Pier Association and Cancer Support Community presents Yoga on the Octagon the second Saturday of each month from 10 to 11 a.m.
Everyone is welcome to attend and take part in this all level yoga class where the International Boardwalk meets the Redondo Beach Pier (the octagon below Kincaid’s).
Participants should bring a yoga mat, towel and bottled water.
For additional information, visit the website at http://www.redondopier.com/events/.
The Redondo Beach Pier is located at 100 Fisherman’s Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA 90277. If it rains, the class will be held at Cancer Support Community at 109 West Torrance Boulevard.
First Thursdays
The Manhattan Beach Art Center presents LIVE: Costume Figure Drawing the first Thursday of each month from 7 to 10 p.m.
LIVE is a FREE series of Thursday night community-building activities designed to enhance artistic skills and develop presentation confidence in local artists. Small refreshments and good vibes will be provided. LIVE is open to everyone 16 years and older. Events are FREE but a donation of $12 is much appreciated to help defray costs.
Hang out with your friends and work on your figure drawing skills with a live costumed model. No instructors and no pressure – draw as you feel! Attendees should bring their own materials; easels will be provided if necessary.
First Wednesdays
Beach Cities Health District offers a FREE Mindfulness Drop-In the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
Take 30 minutes to downshift and practice mindfulness techniques.The monthly sessions will be led by trained Beach Cities Health District staff. No prior experience with meditation or mindfulness is required.
Please arrive a few minutes early to sign in and get settled.
Second Saturdays
Join volunteers at Seaside Heroes Park for the monthly Community Beautification Event the second Saturday of every month from 8 to 11 a.m.
All are welcome to get down and dirty and lend a hand cleaning, weeding, and dead heading – including groups or individuals who need community service hours.
Even though the park is small, it’s a huge job to keep it looking good. As of January 2019, volunteers have put over 1300 work hours into the project. This is a labor of love and the organizers are immensely grateful to anyone who gives their time.
Fourth Sundays: May Through October
The Torrance Historical Society offers Walking Tours of Historic Old Torrance every fourth Sunday through October. This FREE docent-led tour begins at the Torrance Historical Museum at 1:30 p.m. and will point out many historic sites and landmarks in Old Torrance founded in 1912.
Over the last few years, the South Bay has become a major player in the Craft Beer Scene with numerous breweries, brew pubs, beer specialty shops and beer tours.
Breweries have become a favorite destination for not only beer aficionados, but those looking for an unpretentious neighborhood joint where they can kick back and enjoy a cold one.
New breweries are opening for business at an incredible pace, so be sure to check for updates!
The following is a list of South Bay breweries, brewpubs, tap and tasting rooms.
First Sunday & Third Saturday
Southern California Live Steamers invites the public to Ride the Trains at Wilson Park.
They host public run days on the first Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the third Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. every month. The trains are located at the eastern end of the park near the picnic tables.
Southern California Live Steamers is a 501(c)3 non-profit and an all-volunteer organization that provides free rides during public run days. Each volunteer is a member of the City of Torrance volunteer program.
Second Sundays
Rolling Hills United Methodist Church presents Second Sundays At Two concert series at 2 p.m. on select second Sundays throughout the year.
RHUMC Music Director Charles Dickerson serves as Artistic Advisor for the series of free afternoon recitals and chamber music concerts from September through June, except December and the month of Easter, when there are other musical offerings at RHUMC. Admission is FREE but donations are appreciated! 100% of donations go directly to the artists.
For additional information, visit the website at http://rhumc.org/concerts-at-rolling-hills/.
Open to the public Thursday through Saturday
The El Segundo Museum of Art (ESMoA) opened its doors in January 2013 with the intent to make art more accessible through creative and interactive experiences designed to engage the community.
Founded by Brian and Eva Sweeney and curated by Bernhard Zuenkeler, ESMoA is a non-profit art space located in a new building next to the former post office on Main Street.
First & Third Sunday
Southern California has a rich automotive history and the Automobile Driving Museum (ADM) is a favorite of car aficionados.
Located in El Segundo, the ADM exists to preserve automotive history. The ADM has an impressive, rotating collection of 130 classic, antique and historic cars on display.
Several Southern California collector car clubs showcase their vehicles at the ADM and on any given weekend you can find collections of particular makes and models.
First Sundays
All canines and their human companions are invited to attend the monthly Canine Group Hike the first Sunday of each month.
These monthly group hikes were created to give all dogs a much needed opportunity to enjoy a healthy outdoor activity in the company of other dogs and people.