Thursday, August 11
Search for the Perfect Wave
Surfer Magazine writer Kevin Naughton and photographer Craig Peterson discuss Search for the Perfect Wave, their book about their exploratory travels through Mexico and Central America during the 1970s and 1980s. The talk is part of the Hermosa Beach Historical Society Happy Hour with History series. Peterson will present a slide show of his now iconic photos. 6 p.m. 710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach. For more information visit Search-For-The-Perfect-Wave.com.
Redondo Pier blues
Tonight’s Redondo Pier concert features bluesman Darrell Mansfield. 6 to 8 p.m. 100 Fishermans Wharf, Redondo Beach. Redondopier.com.
Friday, August 12
Baking bread for your health
Cancer Support Community-Redondo Beach (CSCRB) hosts cancer survivor Pam Braun, former chef, restaurateur and author of The Ultimate Anti-Cancer Cookbook. 1 – 2:30 p.m. Attendees will make dough and bake bread to take home. Advance registration required. 109 West Torrance Blvd, Redondo Beach.Call (310) 376-3550 or visit the website at cancersupportredondobeach.org.
Saturday, August 13
The Endless Summer, in the sand
Hermosa Beach Friends of the Parks and the South Bay Art & Film Festival present a free screening of “The Endless Summer” on the sand, south of the Hermosa Beach pier. Fun begins at 6 p.m. Movie begins at 7:30 p.m. sharp. “Goonies” screens August 20 and “Top Gun” on August 27. Bring blankets, picnics and beach chairs. Refreshments, tee-shirts, caps and blankets will be sold on-site. The event is free. Donations welcome. hbfop.org.
Get funky
The Fab Five present “The old and the new, a different kind of revue.” Free. 3 p.m. Joslyn Center, 1601 N. Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach. For more info contact Warren Rohn at (310) 372-8453  or mrktplnwjr@aol.com.
Sunday, August 14
Venice plays  Hermosa
David Crosby called Venice the best vocal group in America The group performs on the beach south of the Hermosa pier as part of the the Hermosa Beach Summer Concert Series presented by St. Rocke and Subaru Pacific. 5 p.m., on the south side of the Hermosa Beach Pier. The next three Sundays will feature Venice, Robby Krieger of The Doors and Moustache Harbor. Best to bike or walk. For more information visit HermosaBch.org.
Semper Fi Car show
The 9th Annual Wounded Warrior Car Show benefitting the Semper Fi Fund features pre-1974 show cars, trucks and special interest vehicles. Gates open at 7 a.m. Cars parked by 9 a.m. Limited to the first 250 entries. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Redondo Beach. For show information call (310) 343-9634 or email threenthre@yahoo.com. Or visit woundedwarriorcarshow.com.
Concert in Polliwog Park
The widely acclaimed duo of keyboardist Lao Tizer and violinist Karen Briggs bring their melding of classical, jazz and rock to Manhattan Beach popular Concerts in the Park series. 5 to 7 p.m. Concerts continue Sundays through September 4. Polliwog Park, 1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach. Citymb.info.
Sunday market day
Riviera Village’s new Farmers Market gives followers of fresh fruit and produce a place to celebrate on Sundays. Triangle parking lot along S. Elena Ave, Riviera Village. 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. redondo.org.
Monday, August 15
Get connected
“Triumphs and Tragedies: A True Story of Wealth and Addiction” by Karl B. McMillen Jr. and Bill Hayes will be discussed by the authors at Pages bookstore. McMillen will distribute free copies of the book, the chief benefactor of the Thelma McMillen Center for Drug and Alcohol Treatment in Torrance. The event will be moderated by Karl and Carol McMillen and Moe Gelbart, PhD, Executive Director of the Thelma McMillen Center at Torrance Memorial. Visit southbayfamiliesconnected.org/book-club to RSVP and reserve a spot.
Wednesday, August 17
Summer nights
The Point’s open-aired plaza will be filled with the tunes of a different genre of music every Wednesday through August to ring in summer nights. Tonight it’s Gold Rush Country, contemporary country. 6 – 8 p.m. 850 S. Sepulveda Blvd, El Segundo. thepointsb.com.
Friday, August 19
Outdoor movie in Manhattan
Manhattan Beach and Nikau Kai Waterman Shop present “The Incredibles” at 6 p.m. in the Manhattan Beach Library Courtyard. Bring beach chairs & blankets. Come dressed to impress and win the Super Hero Costume Contest. All proceeds go to the Mira Costa Surf Team. 1320 Highland Ave, Manhattan Beach.
Saturday, August 20
The Jester Benefit Tennis Tournament
The Jester & Pharley Phund’s 4th Annual Doubles Tennis Tournament will help kids suffering from cancer to receive “The Jester Has Lost His Jingle” book and Jester & Pharley Dolls. No need to find a partner. Just come and enjoy a day of great tennis.  8:30 a.m. at Alta Vista Park,. Silent auction, raffles, prizes, and giveaways. 801 Camino Real, Redondo Beach. Call (310) 544-4733 for more information. Entry forms may be printed out from thejester.org.
Saturday, August 27
Kids under the stars
The “30th Annual Honda Evening Under the Stars For Children’s Healthcare” combines two of the South Bay’s most popular food and wine events — “Evening Under the Stars,” benefiting Torrance Memorial’s pediatric department, and “For our Children,” benefiting  Providence TrinityKids Care and Vistas for Children. Tickets are $200. American Honda is at 700 Van Ness Avenue, Torrance. For tickets call Call 310-517-4703 or visit torrancememorial.org/Giving/Foundation_Events.
