Upcoming:
50th annual Festival of the Kite at Redondo Beach Pier
Sunday, March 10
Free community event. DJ and Live Music by 1969. Prizes for various kite flying categories plus the famous Craig’s Hot Dog on a Stick eating contest and giveaways. 12 – 5 p.m. Redondo Beach Pier, 100 Fisherman’s Wharf, Redondo Beach. redondopier.com/festival-of-the-kite.
Thursday, February 29
Insomniac Cafe at the HB Museum
Interested in the music, poetry, art, and history of the Beatnik Movement? The Hermosa Beach Museum is hosting a night in honor of the historic Insomniac Cafe. Drawing on the Insomniac’s history as a cultural touchstone, the evening will feature open mic poetry, art, and music along with coffee and light refreshments. Hermosa Beach Museum, 710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and poetry readings begin at 6 p.m.High school students, seniors welcome to read. Registering for the event provides general admission. hbmuseum.org. To be added to the program and read a poem email hermosabeachmuseum@gmail.com.
Toddlertime El Retiro Library
This story and song program is for children aged 18 months to 3 years and a participating caregiver. 8 a.m. 126 Vista Del Parque, Redondo Beach.
Aging preparedness at Katy Geissert Library
This class discusses six tools of the Aging Preparedness Kit which include: a power of attorney for healthcare; a durable power of attorney for financial matters; a communication document for healthcare wishes (advance directive); an estate plan; a long term care plan and a plan for funeral and burial. 10:30 a.m. 3301 Torrance Blvd., Torrance. Registration is required; email SBuehler@TorranceCa.Gov.
Friday, March 1
Beach Tennis, Hermosa Beach
The Beach Tennis Association Beach Tennis Tournament on the north side of the HB Pier. 14th Street and The Strand. Fri., Sat., and Sun. Sign Up, play times at beachtennisassociation.net.
Farmers Market HB
Fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers, prepared foods, and more. Free admission. 12 – 4 p.m. 1035 Valley Dr., Hermosa Beach.
Saturday, March 2
Spring Rummage sale RB Woman’s Club
Proceeds benefit the Scholarship Fund to be awarded this spring and restoration of the historic clubhouse. Lots of cool vintage stuff, household items, furniture, clothes, and more. 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. 400 S. Broadway, Redondo Beach. Accepting donations Friday from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Edible gardening at Redondo Library
Learn how to turn part of your yard into a lush edible garden. Use water in a way that will benefit you and your family while creating a sustainable environment. Knowledgeable instructors can answer all of your gardening questions and give you some great ideas. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Redondo Beach Main Library, 303 N. Pacific Coast Hwy. 2nd floor meeting room, Redondo Beach. RSVP: wrd.org/EcoGardener. Information: Jswart@wrd.org, (562) 275-4265.
HB Greenbelt trail restoration w/SBPC
In an on-going effort to establish wildlife connectivity for pollinators, like the Monarch and the El Segundo Blue Butterflies, the South Bay Parkland Conservancy will host a habitat restoration work party along the Hermosa Valley Greenbelt Trail. 279 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sign Up: signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4ba5a829a7facf8-hermosa1#.
HB Little League Opening Day
Hermosa Beach Little League celebration to kick off its season at Clark Field, 861 Valley Drive. All day. Information and event times: hermosabaseball.com.
MB South Bay Pony Opening Day
South Bay Pony’s Opening Ceremonies from 9 – a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Mira Costa’s softball fields (across from Journey of Faith church on Meadows Avenue) 1401 Artesia Blvd., Manhattan Beach. Mayor Joe Franklin will be throwing out the first pitch and kicking off the season with “Play Ball!” at approximately 10:30 a.m. Info: southbaypony.com.
Spartan Saturday HB Pier
South Bay Spartans Men’s Group is a community of men sharing their energy to support each other, inspire self-belief & grow to be our best version in daily life. Local business owners and residents. Tim Hall now guides people to break free from their molds and become their best selves. Sponsored by the Hermosa Chamber. 9 – 10:30 a.m. Tower 8, The Strand, Hermosa Beach. Free. (323) 716-8709, timh@timhallbranding.com.
Family nature walk George F Canyon
Be guided by a trained naturalist to discover a unique variety of wildlife in their canyon habitat with amazing views of the LA Basin. Meet outside on the back deck of the George F. Canyon Nature Center, 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. 10:30 a.m. No RSVP required. Rain cancels. Information: pvplc.org.
Compost giveaway RB
Athens Services will be providing free compost (while supplies last) to Redondo Beach residents. 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Drive up only. Bring sturdy containers. No plastic bags allowed. No container larger than 32 gallons due to safety & weight concerns. Questions: (888) 336-6100.
Rebecca Lemme dance, Marsee Auditorium
An evening of dance featuring a new work from Rebecca Lemme and her Los Angeles-based company Acts of Matter combined with performances by Keith Johnson and the Keith Johnson/Dancers. 8 – 11 p.m. Additional show Sun., 3 – 6 p.m. $22/$10 students. Tickets: elcaminotickets.universitytickets.com, (310) 329-5345.
Monday, March 4
Tango Monday, RB Woman’s Club
Woman’s Club Redondo Beach presents Tango Argentino hosted by Daniel Ledesma. Walk-ins welcome. All levels. 6 – 7 p.m. Technique/beginner, 7 – 8 p.m. Intermediate, and 8 – 9:30 p.m. $20. 400 S. Broadway, Redondo Beach. Contact: (310) 945-6099, danitangoargentino@gmail.com, Danitangoargentino.com.
Tuesday, March 5
RB Union Beach Volleyball
Redondo Union High School volleyball matches versus other South Bay high schools on the north side of the Hermosa Beach Pier. Information and event times, contact mark@dayatthebeachevents.com.
Shotokan Kata class, RB Woman’s Club
Work out and practice in a safe environment. Strengthen stance, stretch and improve core while training martial arts and self defense application. $10. 7 – 8 p.m. First timers at 6:30 p.m. 400 Broadway, Redondo Beach. RSVP: rbshotokan@gmail.com.
The U-2 Incident, Peninsula Library
Based on newly available information, the son of famed U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers presents the facts and dispels misinformation about the Cold War espionage program that his father was part of, and was featured in Steven Spielberg’s Bridge of Spies (2015). 5:30 – 8 p.m. Peninsula Center Library community room, 3rd floor, 701 Silver Spur Rd., Rolling Hills Estates. Registration: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/bsdejx8. Questions: (949) 426-8175, contact@aiaa-lalv.org.
Virtual Social Hour with BCHD
If you have a question regarding community resources or want to learn more about Beach Cities Health District, please join us. If you want to share ways you are keeping busy or are looking for
advice on ways to keep busy, please join us! These meetings are for all, a place to connect and feel heard. 10 – 11 a.m. Information: bchd.org/classes-workshops. Zoom Link: bchd-org.zoom.us/j/87651635014.
Wednesday, March 6
Feed the soul yoga RB Woman’s Club
Yin yoga is ling held floor poses and benefits include: calms and balances the mind and body, reduces stress and anxiety, increases circulation, and improves flexibility. Weekly. Set up at 5 p.m., yoga at 6 p.m., potluck at 7 p.m. All are welcome. No experience of skill necessary. 400 S. Broadway, Redondo Beach. Suggested donation $15. Information: redondowoman.org.
Virtual Mindfulness Drop-In
Take 30 minutes to downshift and practice mindfulness techniques. Facilitated by an instructor from the Beach Cities Health District Center for Health and Fitness. 4 – 4:30 p.m. Information: bchd.org/mindfulness. ER
