Spotlight:
Saturday, October 5 and Sunday, October 6
Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair
With 200 arts and crafts booths, delicious food and beverages, live entertainment on three separate stages, and activities for the whole family. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Live Oak Park, Dorsey Field and Joslyn Center, Manhattan Beach. The opening Parade starts at 10 a.m. Information: mbfair.org.
Thursday, October 3
First Thursday, San Pedro
Founded in 1997, the monthly First Thursday showcases galleries and the arts in downtown San Pedro between Pacific Ave, Harbor Boulevard, 4th, and 9th streets. Live music at the corner of 6th and Mesa. Food Truck Alley on Mesa Street between 7th & 5th Streets. 6 – 10 p.m. Map/Information: sanpedrochamber.com/events/details/first-thursday-10-03-2024-8582.
Remodeling workshop
Feeling overwhelmed by the thought of remodeling your home? We’ve got the solution. Join Custom Design for the final free workshops of 2024, where they will share 30 years of remodeling wisdom. Leave feeling empowered, excited, and ready to tackle your next project. 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. 160 S. Pacific Coast Hwy., El Segundo. Information: visitcustomdesign.com/workshop.
The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor
Through Saturday, November 2. Step aboard the haunted Queen Mary for this frightfully fun annual Halloween event. Dark Harbor features haunted mazes, terrifying characters, and immersive horror experiences throughout the historic ship. 7 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. 1126 Queens Hwy., Long Beach. General admission $54. Tickets: darkharborhalloween.com.
Health Education, TMMC
An evening dedicated to educating seniors about Medicare. This informative event will provide valuable insights into Medicare options and benefits helping you make informed decisions about your healthcare. Dinner. Raffle. This is an opportunity to ask questions, gather information and connect with others in your community. 6 – 8 p.m. Torrance Memorial Hoffman Health Conference Center, 3315 Medical Center, Torrance. Call (877) 847-7868 to RSVP.
Dogtoberfest, SC Botanic Garden
It’s a beer festival meets dog parade at South Coast Botanic Garden’s Dogtoberfest. Humans and dogs alike are invited to join the festivities every Saturday and Sunday in October. Pawrade your pooch around for a unique pup crawl where you can visit up to 4 stations located throughout the Garden and enjoy free beer samplings. This is a timed ticketed event with three time slots available for purchase. Each 2-hour time slot includes the same activities. Tickets and information: southcoastbotanicgarden.org. Advance reservations are required. Questions? Call (424) 452-0920.
Halloween Party, Hermosa Beach
Good World Peace Factory Halloween Party with fun bands, DJ, drinks, food, and best costume prizes. All ages welcome. Party starts at 5:30 p.m. 530 6th Street. GWPOP.org.
Integrating Pillars of Health – via Zoom
Cancer Support Community South Bay series of free workshops about the five Pillars of Health led by Natacha Nelson, DC. Participants will be given tools to integrate the concepts of health in daily life. This session will examine how to create an ideal meal plan to support the body’s needs. 6 – 7 p.m. To join this virtual workshop, visit CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. Or, for more information contact Rebecca Sul at Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
Friday, October 4
Easy Reader Art opening reception
Featured artists: Don Adkins, Alison Corteen, Richard Stephens, and Will Shuck. 5 – 8 p.m. 67 14th Street, Hermosa Beach. The art will be on display through Saturday, January 5. Office hours: Mon. – Fri. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Redondo Beach Art Group opening reception
The theme of this show is windows. 4 – 7 p.m. Free admission. Malaga Cove Library, 2400 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates.
Mr. Jack O’ Lantern’s Pumpkin Patch
Through Thursday, October 31. Explore a world of wonder featuring pumpkins, exciting games, activities, and attractions. The friendly staff is there to make your visit memorable. Find the perfect pumpkin to match your creative vision and experience fun games and attractions across the pumpkin patches. 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. 17520 Prairie Avenue, Torrance. Questions? Call (844) 452-2567. mrjackolanternspumpkins.com.
Breast Cancer Therapy – via Zoom
Cancer Support Community South Bay free webinar led by Parvin Peddi, MD, Director of Breast Medical Oncology at Margie Petersen Breast Center in Santa Monica. The different types of breast cancer and their treatment with personalized therapy will be examined. 12 – 1 p.m. To join this virtual workshop, visit CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. Or, for more information contact Rebecca Sul at Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
Saturday, October 5
MB10K
Join the 47th Annual Manhattan Beach 10k and experience one of the most scenic courses in the South Bay. Live music, and post race expo at the finish line. Over 4,000 runners will take to the streets for this moderate to slightly difficult course through downtown and residential Manhattan Beach, finishing at the Manhattan Beach Pier. Race starts at 7:30 a.m. at Veterans Parkway between 3rd & 4th Streets, Manhattan Beach. Registration & Information: mb10k.com.
Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair
Through Sunday, October 6. With 200 arts and crafts booths, delicious food and beverages, live entertainment on three separate stages, and lots of things for the whole family. Kid country, community amateur art exhibit, and more. General Fair hours 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Live Oak Park, Dorsey Field and the Joslyn Center, Manhattan Beach. Parade starts at 10 a.m. Saturday morning. Information: mbfair.org.
First-Saturday clean up
Vets meet at 8:30 a.m. the first Saturday of the month to clean the Hermosa Beach Veterans Memorial Sundial and perform various tasks, such as flag exchange, minor landscaping, and more. If interested, visit the memorial site at a hosted cleaning day and /or contact the City of Hermosa Beach for more information at (310) 318-0280.
25th Anniversary Water Harvest Festival, El Segundo
This free, family-friendly event features interactive learning opportunities and entertainment focused on making water sustainability and conservation a way of life. DJ, facility tours, kids’ costume contest and opportunity drawings for prizes! This year’s nostalgic ’90s theme marks the 25th anniversary of the Water Harvest event. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. West Basin Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility, 1935 S. Hughes Way, El Segundo. Information: westbasin.org/water-harvest.
Poe-Etic License, RB Library
See Poe perform his classic poems. And then…what if Poe did comic parodies of himself? What if a raven dreamed of Poe? What if Poe did a tribute to Bob Dylan? Dr. Bradley Bobbs as Edgar Allan Poe. 2 – 3 p.m. Redondo Beach Library 2nd floor meeting room, 303 Pacific Coast Hwy., Redondo Beach. Free and open to the public. Questions? Call (310) 318-0675, option 3.
Scaredown in Downtown Torrance
The Downtown Torrance Association 7th annual Scaredown is ready to rise from the dead and bring the community another year of howling good fun. Haunted Boo-tique, live performances, Trunk or Treat, crafts, game booths, tarot card readers, Haunted House, photo ops, and more. 4 – 9 p.m. Sartori Ave. and El Prado, Torrance.
Matt Johnson blood drive
Through Sunday, October 6. For 24 years the family of Manhattan Beach junior lifeguard Matt Johnson has honored his legacy by rallying the community to donate blood. In partnership with the American Red Cross, the Manhattan Beach Fire Department. Sat. 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Sun. 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. MB Fire Department, 400 15th Street. To give blood in memory of Matt visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1(800) 733-2767 and use sponsor code MattJohnson to make an appointment.
Little Italy LA Festa, San Pedro
The Festa Italiana is a free, family-friendly event to kick off Italian-American Heritage Month and showcase the best that Italian culture has to offer. Join us for an afternoon of fun and entertainment surrounded by some amazing food and merchandise vendors. 12 – 10 p.m. Street closure between Centre & Palos Verdes on 6th Street. Information: lilaa.org/festa-italiana.
Peace Talk Saturday, Hermosa Beach
What do you want from your government? Let’s talk. 2 – 4 p.m. In-tent talks, community gathering and a special guest speaker. The Good World Peace Factory, 530 6th Street, Hermosa Beach. Information: GWPOP.org.
Remodeling workshop, Custom Design
Feeling overwhelmed by the thought of remodeling your home? Join two free workshops. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Custom Design, 160 S. Pacific Coast Hwy., El Segundo. RSVP: visitcustomdesign.com/workshop. Call (310) 815-4815 for questions.
Toast of the Coast, Malaga Cove
Toast on the Coast is an outdoor coastal festival with live music, gourmet food tastings, interactive experiences, premium wines, craft beers and fun cocktails from top local restaurants and popular wineries and breweries. One price, unlimited tastings of wine and beer (including fun cocktails) and bite size tastings of the most popular dishes from each of our many restaurant partners. Outdoor festival 2 – 6 p.m. Wine dinner 6 – 10 p.m. Roessler Point, 300 Paseo del Mar, Palos Verdes Estates. Tickets and information: toastonthecoastpv.com.
Ragin Cajun Flashback, Redondo Beach
Through Sunday, October 6. A parking lot flashback concert to the ‘70’s and ‘80’s with the Max 80s Band & the Windbreakers along with special guests Candy-O and The Wall of Sound performing all the hits from the Grateful Dead and The Cars. 12:30 – 5:30 p.m. 525 S. Pacific Coast Hwy., Redondo Beach. Tickets and entertainment line-up at ragincajuncafe.com.
Comedy Cantina, Hermosa Beach
Hermosa Beach Sister City Association Annual Gala: Comedy Cantina. Food, drinks, live music, comedy showcase, live/silent auction, tequila tasting, and more. 3 – 7 p.m. St. Cross Church, 1818 Monterey Blvd., Hermosa Beach. Tickets: hb-sistercity.org/events.html.
Classical Interludes, Torrance
Resident artists and rising stars from Chamber Music, OC. 3 p.m. First Lutheran Church, 2900 W. Carson Street, Torrance. Free and all are welcome. Make a reservation by emailing ClassicalCrossroads@earthlink.net and requesting to be included on the check-inlist. PalosVerdes.com/ClassicalCrossroads.
Sunday, October 6
Blessing of the Animals
In honor of the patron saint, Francis of Assisi, a blessing of the animals. 4 p.m. The 30-minute outdoor service is open to all faiths and traditions and anyone who has a beloved pet. Bring your pets in a cage or on leash for their own safety. For information call (310) 375-4617, or visit stfrancispalosverdes.org.
Monday, October 7
Community Forum, HB Council Chambers
Beach Cities Health District, the City of Hermosa Beach and the Hermosa Beach City School District are hosting a community discussion to provide information about the Beach Cities and Hermosa School Bonds, and the City of Hermosa Beach sales tax measure. 6:30 – 8 p.m. 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach.
Life with Metastatic Cancer – via Zoom
Cancer Support Community South Bay free workshop led by Susan Starr, Oncology Nurse Practitioner at Torrance Memorial Hunt Cancer Center. Participants will learn how to manage long term side effects from cancer therapy, ways to help the body fight cancer recurrence or progression, and review different healthy lifestyle changes that can improve overall health. 10 – 11 a.m. To join this virtual workshop, visit CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. Or, for more information contact Rebecca Sul at Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
Tuesday, October 8
Breast Cancer Health and Awareness– via Zoom
Cancer Support Community South Bay free workshop led by Priya Mitra, MD. Participants will learn how to take charge of their breast health. 12 – 1 p.m. To register for this online workshop, visit CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. Or, for more information contact Rebecca Sul at Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
Coffee with Mayor Joe Franklin
Join Manhattan Beach Mayor, Joe Franklin on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month for a cup of coffee and a chat. 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Peet’s Coffee, downtown Manhattan Beach, 328 Manhattan Beach Blvd.
Getting Your Affairs in Order – via Zoom
Cancer Support Community South Bay free workshop led by trust attorney Scott Magee. The presentation will provide participants with assistance in planning during major life events. Magee, a specialist in estate planning, will share ideas to protect assets and ensure that loved ones are taken care of, and ways to avoid probate and conservatorships. 5 – 6 p.m. To join this virtual workshop, visit CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. Or, for more information contact Rebecca Sul at Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
Wednesday, October 9
SCAN Medicare basics webinar
A licensed Medicare agent will present the Medicare basics and answer your questions about Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, Medicare Supplement plans, and Part D Prescription drug plans. 6 – 7:30 p.m. Zoom Link: zoom.us/my/torrancememorial. Meeting ID: 550 271 0842. Register online at torrancememorial.org.
Upcoming:
City Council Candidate Forum
Thursday, October 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1315 Valley Drive. Meet the five candidates running for Hermosa Beach City Council. Detoy, Keegan, Worner, Lange and Scheil. Do you have questions for the Candidates? Submit your questions by Monday, October 7 and they may be featured in the forum. Submit questions to leadershiphermosa.org/candidate-forum.
Skechers 16th Annual Pier to Pier Friendship Walk
Registration is open for the Skechers Friendship Walk on Sunday, October 20 at 8 a.m. The Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk rallies thousands every October for a fun-filled celebration at the beach, where families and friends gather to walk from Manhattan Beach Pier to Hermosa Beach Pier and back in support of our children. Since 2009, the event has raised millions of dollars to support the Friendship Foundation and public education. Registration and information: skechersfriendshipwalk.com.
Manhattan Beach Food & Wine Festival
Friday, October 11 through Saturday, October 12. Manhattan Beach Food & Wine festival is a two-night strolling food celebration with the opening night on Friday and the Grand Tasting on Saturday. The event will bring together the top tastemakers and culinary and beverage connoisseurs to celebrate an all-star lineup of 50 top chefs and restaurants. 6 p.m. VIP early entry passes, or regular admission entry at 7 – 10 p.m. Manhattan Village, 3200 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach. Tickets and information: manhattanbeachfoodandwine.com.
