Thursday, August 5
Steely Dan tribute
Steely Jam, a Steely Dan tribute band, plays 6 to 8 p.m. at the Redondo Beach Pier. For more see redondopier.com.
First Thursday
Hermosa’s downtown shops, cafes, art galleries, salons and gyms will keep their doors open and add special touches of food, drink or entertainment. 5 to 9 p.m. as part of the First Thursday event.
Spyder summer movie
Enjoy a free surf movie courtesy of Spyder Surf and presented by Analog. Not only do the Analog guys have some fun planned to go along with the raffle but this week’s flick will be a Los Angeles premier for the new Transworld Movie – “High Five.” 8 p.m. Hermosa Pier Plaza. 877-779-3372.
Friday, August 6
Senior Citizens Committee
The Manhattan Beach Senior Citizens Resource Committee will hold its monthly meeting today, at the Manhattan Heights Community Center, 1560 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach. 11:30 a.m. All are welcome. Info 310-372-9505.
Hermosa Beach Farmers Market
Every Friday, noon – 4 p.m. An abundance of fresh-grown fruits, vegetables, flowers as well as breads and toppings are sold by certified farmers who grow the products at local farms. Free tastes. Valley Drive & 10th St.
Community Outdoor Movies
AES Seaside Cinema will show the movie “The Sandlot” at 7 p.m. at the Seaside Lagoon at 200 Portofino Way in Redondo Beach as part of their Outdoor Movie Nights. The Ruby’s restaurant window will be open for purchase of food and drinks. Moviegoers should bring a lawn chair and a blanket. For more information go to www.SeasideCinemaProductions.com.
Outdoor movie classic
The classic film Run Silent, Run Deep begins at sundown. Bring your blankets and chairs, popcorn, friends and family to enjoy a free movie under the stars. Alta Vista Park, 715 Julia St., Redondo Beach. Free. Shown by special permission arranged with Swank Motion Pictures, Inc. 310-937-6606 for information.
Saturday, August 7
Rare Fruit
Carol Vesecky and Irina Kim will present sustainable mini-farming in Uzbekistan and Russia, illustrated with slides. Please bring your donations. As usual, there will be fruit samples and goodies! All interested gardeners are welcome to attend! 10 a.m. at the South Coast Botanic Garden, located at 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula. E-mail contact is SouthBay@CRFG.org or visit http://crfgsobay.com/.
Feeding frenzy
Roundhouse Aquarium, located at the end of the Manhattan Beach Pier, has a shark feeding demonstration 12:30 p.m. Free, but donations are appreciated. The Roundhouse is open 10 a.m. to sunset on weekends, 3 p.m. to sunset weekdays. 310-379-8117 or www.roundhouseaquarium.org.
Movie in the Park
At 4 p.m., the El Segundo Rotary Club will show a movie at the Chevron Park in El Segundo. Admission is $4. Kids 2 and under are free. Food and drinks will be sold. Additional Entertainment includes moon bounces, and face painting. Moviegoers should bring blankets and beach chairs. No pets. For more information contact (310) 322-7605 or information@movieinthepark.info or www.movieinthepark.info.
Alt Rock Concert
Jeremy Buck & The Bang play alt rock 6 to 8 p.m. at the Redondo Beach Pier. For more see redondopier.com.
MB Pier movie night
Pack your beach blankets, grab dinner in downtown Manhattan Beach or pack a picnic basket and head down to the pier! E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, rated PG for language and mild thematic elements, will be shown at the Manhattan Pier. Pre-show entertainment begins at 7 p.m., movie will begin at sundown and should conclude by 11 p.m. Bring your blanket, picnic basket and the whole family! Sponsored by the Manhattan Beach Parks and Recreation Department. No alcohol, no pets.
Under the stars
Annual gourmet fundraiser benefiting Torrance memorial Medical Center presented by American Honda and the Torrance Chamber takes place on the grounds of American Honda in Torrance. Tickets are $125 per person or $200 per couple. Grammy winner Daniel Ho will perform. 7 to 10 p.m. 310-540-5858m 310-517-4703 or www.torrancememorial.org for tickets.
Sunday, August 8
All American Concert
The Wonderelles perform classic ‘50s & ‘60s music at Polliwog Park in Manhattan Beach from 5 to 7 p.m. More at citymb.info.
Monday, August 9
9/11 Day of Service-Students Literature and Art Contest
In honor of the 9/11 Day of Service, teens from the Volunteer Center Youth Coalition will be holding a literacy and fine arts contest. Submissions will be complied and printed into the first annual Tribute of Legacy Through Creativity (TLC) Book. The Volunteer Center Youth Coalition is looking for youth who are gifted in writing and visual arts to submit their entries to The Volunteer Center, South Bay-Harbor-Long Beach by Wednesday, Aug. 11. They are accepting short stories, poems, essays, drawings, paintings, photographs, and sculptures. This year’s theme is “Remembering and Honoring our Communities’ First Responders; They Give Every Day. We Give Today.” To submit an entry, become a sponsor, donate, or to learn more, please visit The Volunteer Center’s website at www.volctr-sobay.org or contact Volunteer Center Youth Coalition’s Vice President of Programming, Lexi Later, at VCYCyouthEvents@gmail.com. You can also reach The Volunteer Center’s Youth Coordinator, Katie Kang, at (310) 212-5009.
Pages for kids
Join Miss Emily Baum as she sings stories to kids. A fun time for youngsters ages 0-6 years. 10:30 a.m. Pages Bookstore, 904 Manhattan Ave., MB. 310-318-0900.
Appel of her eye
Annie Appel, award-winning photographer from Silvio’s Camera, will critique South Bay Camera Club members’ photo prints. All are welcome. 7:30 p.m. Torrance Airport meeting room, 3301 Airport Dr., Torrance. 805-340-3197 or www.sbccphoto.org for more details.
Tuesday, August 10
Manhattan Beach Farmers Market
Every Tuesday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. (summer hours). Stop for lunch in the piazza, shop for dinner, breakfast and more! Fresh, locally grown fruits, veggies, flowers and plants. Hot and prepared artisan foods. Organics, too. 13th and Morningside Drive, Manhattan Beach. Parking in the Metlox underground lot.
Wednesday, August 11
Hermosa’s story time
Join the fun, stories, action songs and movement. 10:30 a.m. For children ages 2-5. No registration required. Parental/Adult Supervision Required. 550 Pier Ave. (310) 379-8475.
Small Business Owners Workshop
This workshop is designed to help small business owners identify savings from taxes, penalties, expenses and other costly mistakes and risks within the company’s retirement plan options. Hosted by the California Retirement Advisors. Held in the Friends of the Library Room, El Segundo Public Library 111 W. Mariposa Ave., Downtown El Segundo. 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information, call 310-643-7472.
Thursday, August 12
Redondo Beach Farmers Market
Every Thursday, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. An abundance of fresh-grown fruits, vegetables, flowers and potting plants as well as breads, dips and yummy cooked foods. Free samples are offered. Local farms and vendors. Just above the beach in front of Veterans Park, off Esplanade and just north of the Pier.
Coffee and Classics
The Manhattan Beach Library will be hosting a showing of “The Big Sleep” at 10 a.m. in the Library Meeting room. Coffee will be served. 1320 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach. For more information, go to www.colapublib.org.
Motown Concert
Blue Breeze Band plays Motown, R&B and soul 6 to 8 p.m. at the Redondo Beach Pier. For more see redondopier.com. ER
