Spotlight:
Monday, January 27
Light Gate, Manhattan Beach
Light Gate sculpture, installed in 2015, is located at the top of 14th Street, between Manhattan Beach City Hall and the library, along Highland Avenue. The artwork is made of glass, laminated with prismatic lighting film that will create rich and varied light effects with the sun. Light Gate will focus the view through an opening down 14th Street to the ocean at 5:15 p.m. The sunset will perfectly align within the keyhole, drawing crowds for photo opportunities.
Artists Mags Harries and Lajos Héder of Harries and Héder Collective were chosen as the artists to create their submission, Light Gate.
In their original description, the artists wrote, “The glass and steel construction, playing with the sunlight, will harmonize with the crystalline glass architecture of the new library.”
The artists’ commission for the project was $130,000, with funding from the City’s Public Art Trust Fund.
Thursday, January 23
Cafe Stories, HB Museum
Voices from Hermosa with Mike Flaherty, former Public Works Superintendent and current Planning Commission member. Bring a friend or meet a new one to enjoy coffee, tea, and memories of the South Bay. Attendance is limited and we will not be able to accommodate walk-ins. 3 – 4:30 p.m. Gitana Cafe, 2600 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach. RSVP: hermosabeachhistoricalsociety.org.
Conquering Carbs and Cravings
Cancer Support Community South Bay free workshop led by Lilly Padilla, a certified integrative nutrition coach, author and cancer survivor. In person and via Zoom. Participants will learn how to rid their diet of unhealthy carbs and replace them with the right foods. 2601 Airport Drive, Suite 100, Torrance. 12 – 1:30 p.m. To join this virtual workshop, visit CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. More information contact Rebecca Sul at Rebecca@cscsouthbay.org.
Movie Kahoot, North Library
Teens in the 6th through 12th grades are invited to play this fun science fiction & fantasy edition trivia game for the chance to win a prize. Hot chocolate will be provided. 4 p.m. 2000 Artesia Blvd., Redondo Beach.
Rooted: A Biophilic design forum
Discussion on new technologies to design and build with nature to achieve Biophilic, Natural, and low/no Embodied Carbon. Audience driven question and answer session. 6 – 8 p.m. TLRS Architecture, 832 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach. $12.45 RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/rooted-a-biophilic-design-forum-registration-1119452325039.
MB Homeless Count
POSTPONED DUE TO RECENT WILDFIRE CRISIS. The City will once again host a deployment site for the 2025 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count at the Joslyn Community Center, 1601 N. Valley Drive from approximately 8 – 11 p.m. For questions, please contact the City’s Homelessness Liaison. Sign Up: count.lahsa.org.
Family favorites, Lazy Acres
Kids only. Perfect for kids who want to enjoy the flavors they love while making healthier choices for their families. Chef Carrie. Asian peanut noodles, baked eggrolls, and pineapple protein shake. 3:30 – 5 p.m. $45. 2510 Pacific Coast Hwy., Hermosa Beach. Register: classes.lazyacres.com/classes/hermosa-beach/.
Friday, January 24
Successful Aging: What is it?
Cancer Support Community South Bay free workshop led by Helen Dennis, a nationally recognized leader in the areas of aging. Participants will learn what it means to age successfully based on the knowledge that everyone can do it. Discussion will include a successful aging model and ways to slow the aging process leading to optimal aging. Lunch will be served before the workshop from 12:30 – 1 p.m. (Participants may also attend online) 2601 Airport Drive, Suite 100, Torrance. To register for this in-person and virtual workshop, visit CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. More information contact Rebecca Sul at Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org. Register by Tuesday, Jan. 21.
Ripple Effect opening reception
Free and open to the public. 5 – 7 p.m. The Manhattan Beach Art Center, 1560 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach.
Saturday, January 25
Illusionist Rick Thomas, PV Performing Arts
Step into a world of wonder with Illusionist Rick Thomas in Mansion of Dreams. Experience one of the plant’s most spectacular magic shows, where mind-blowing illusions and spellbinding performances bring his enchanting mansion to life. Two shows: 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Tickets: PalosVerdesPerformingArts.com. Box office: (310) 544-0403 ext 221 Tues. – Thurs. 1 – 5 p.m. 27570 Norris Center Dr., Rolling Hills Estates. 3330 Civic Center Drive.
Luna New Year Festival, Port of LA
Welcoming in the Year of the Snake, this popular event will feature a host of cultural attractions, dance and musical performances, including a petting zoo and wishing wall, as well as food trucks offering culinary delights traditionally enjoyed during the annual Asian holiday. 3 – 7 p.m. Cabrillo Way Marina, 2293 Miner Street, San Pedro. Free, family friendly, and open to all ages. Free parking at 22nd and Miner Streets.
Hula Kahiko workshops
An epic hula kahiko workshop with the talented Devin Kamealoha Forrest. 10 – 1:30 p.m. Masonic Lodge, 116 Ruby Street, Redondo Beach. Workshop fees: $40 RSVP on Eventbrite.
Coder Dojo, North Library
Learn how to code with Coder Dojo at the North Branch Library. Recommended for ages 7-17, Please bring your own laptop or Chromebook. Children ages 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Create an account on Scratch prior to attending the program: scratch.mit.edu/. Registration preferred, but not required. Register: codeclub.org/en/clubs/us/redondo-beach-ca/redondo-beach-north-branch. Limited to 20 individuals.
Catch a Wave, Torrance Cultural Arts
This incredible show recreates the look, sound and vibes of a live Beach Boys concert circa 1964 to 1969. $45. 8 p.m. 3330 Civic Center Dr., Torrance. Tickets: torrancearts.org.
Open reception: Black in Place
Through Saturday, March 29. Black in Place holds space for invocation, re-memory, and unbridled Black expression. Countering erasure, it interrogates the living contradictions of existing while Black, invoking ancestral and indigenous wisdom to explore how Black artists cultivate dreaming through making. 2 – 4 p.m. Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 S. Gaffey Street, San Pedro. Open to the public.
Volunteer day, Alta Vicente Reserve
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Outdoor Volunteer Day. Come help us to restore habitat on the 22-acre restoration site to create a home for rare cactus wrens and gnatcatchers with beautiful views of Catalina Island. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Alta Vicente Reserve, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
South Bay Boardriders party
Celebrating 15 year Anniversary party and celebrating nearly 100 years of South Bay Surf, culture, history, with live music, food, drinks and more. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show at 8 p.m. with The Pine Mountain Logs. Exclusive member pre-party 6 – 7 p.m. Saint Rocke, 142 Pacific Coast Hwy., Hermosa Beach. More info visit Southbayboardriders.org.
Sunday, January 26
David Benoit, Torrance Cultural Arts
The iconic pianist, composer, arranger, producer, film and TV scorer David Benoit, is a founding father of Contemporary Jazz who is always up for something new. He’s found a whole new musical adventure with his new album, Timeless. 7 p.m. Tickets: torranceartsorgshows/david-benoit—timeless.
Street Faire, Torrance
Torrance Antique Street Faire in downtown Old Torrance. Lots of new and used items, antique appraisals, DJ Ozzie, and 200+ sellers. Free admission. Pet friendly. 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sartori and El Prado, Old Torrance. Questions? Call (310) 328-6107.
Excursion: Wicked at the Pantages
WICKED, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. $90/$85 Hermosa Beach resident discount. 4:30 – 10 p.m. 710 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. A Charter Bus Company is used to transport participants to excursion sites from the Hermosa Beach Community Center. Tickets and information: hermosabeach.gov.
Monday, January 27
LA Wildfire Donation Drive
Kinecta and Venice Family Clinic are collecting donations needed for wildfire victims. Bring new, unopened items, non-perishable food, toiletries, feminine products, diapers, wipes, formula, and pet food. No clothes or bedding. Kinecta, 1440 Rosecrans Ave., Manhattan Beach. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Meet & Greet, HT Grill
Meet Joan Irvine, a candidate for the Redondo City Council. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. HT Grill, Napa Room, 1701 S. Catalina Avenue. Open to the public. Free event.
Light Gate Sunset, Manhattan Beach
Light Gate is located at the top of 14th Street, between Manhattan Beach City Hall and the Library, along Highland Avenue. The sunset will align within the keyhole at 5:15 p.m.
Outdoor Dining Community workshop
The community is invited to shape the future of outdoor dining in Manhattan Beach. Manhattan is working toward establishing a long-term outdoor dining program and values the voices of its residents and businesses in shaping our future. Come and learn about the progress made thus far and provide your input. Everyone is invited. Residents, businesses, and visitors. 6 – 8 p.m. Joslyn Community Center, Ocean Banquet Hall, 1601 North Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach. More information, contact Jaehee Yoon, via email at outdoordinging@manhattanbeach.gov or (310) 802-5513.
Engaging in Body Awareness
Cancer Support Community South Bay free workshop as part of a series on stress management led by Akhila Health facilitator, Zoe Peltz. This session will focus on the grounding practice of body awareness, a guided meditation technique that brings awareness to different parts of the body, helping to release tension, enhance focus, and connect more deeply with the present moment. 6 – 7 p.m. To register for this online workshop, visit CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. More information contact Rebecca Sul at Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
Tuesday, January 28
Mindful Connections Wellness Workshop
Every Tuesday through February 25. Mindful Connections is the go-to place for you to gain valuable insight and practical tools to help shift your mindset and improve your quality of life. 12 – 1:30 p.m. South Bay Adult School, 3401 Inglewood Ave., Room 10 and adjacent patio, Redondo Beach. RSVP: bchd.org/series.
Mindful connections wellness workshops
Mindful Connections is the go-to place for you to gain valuable insight and practical tools to help shift your mindset and improve your quality of life. By completing this registration form once, you are welcome to attend one or multiple sessions. We ask that all participants be age 18 and older to receive services at South Bay Adult School. Once registered, you will receive email reminders for each session. Free. January 28 – March 11 (7 sessions) Tuesdays, 12 – 1:30 p.m. South Bay Adult School, 3401 Inglewood Ave., Redondo Beach, room 10 and adjacent patio.
Wednesday, January 29
Chinese New Year celebration
Through Friday, January 31. This year’s event promises to be a vibrant and immersive showcase of Chinese culture, uniting students, families, and the local community in a meaningful celebration of tradition and heritage. Lion Dance Performance: A thrilling cultural centerpiece on January 29 from 12:54 – 1:29 p.m. at the Quad. Interactive Cultural Activities: Two days of hands-on experiences, including traditional crafts, games, and more, hosted in the Redondo Union High School Library. Time Blocks: 8:30 – 10:22 a.m., 11:02 a.m. – 12:54 p.m., 1:39 – 3:30 p.m. Redondo Union High School, 1 Sea Hawk Way, Redondo Beach.
Healthy game day bites, Lazy Acres
Kids only. Embracing kids to cooking and healthy eating while enjoying delicious treats that are good for them. Game day chili, beet, goat cheese, and toasted walnut salad, and warm apple pie bites. Chef Charlotte. $45. 10 – 11:30 p.m. 2510 Pacific Coast Hwy., Hermosa Beach. RSVP: classes.lazyacres.com/classes/hermosa-beach/.
Upcoming:
Adult & Pediatric First Aid, CPR/AED Training
Saturdays in 2025: February 1, April 5, June 7, August 9, October 11 and December 6. MBCERT training with a 2-year certificate. You must pre-enroll to be assured of a seat in class. Start by sending an email to Jeanne: 1certtraining@gmail.com. Send your full name, phone, email, and home address. Free to residents and employees of the South Bay. 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Joslyn Center, 1601 N. Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach.
CT3 Polar Plunge
Sunday, February 2. Take the plunge and enjoy an unforgettable day at the beach. Your ticket includes a celebration on the beach with activities, giveaways, snacks, and donuts, coffee, hot chocolate, and entertainment for all participants. Ticket holders will be joined by Chris Taylor, Dodger teammates, Dodgers legends, host Joel McHale, and other celebrities for a plunge into the chilly Pacific Ocean. 9 – 10 a.m. Manhattan Beach Pier. General admission $200, Student $50, and VIP $1000. Sign Up: e.givesmart.com/events/F7e/. Swimsuits recommended. Bring warm, dry clothes to change into. Questions? Contact Jeni at ct3polarplunge2025@gmail.com.
RB Super Bowl Sunday 10k/5k run/walk
Sunday, February 9. Village Runners annual Redondo Beach Super Bowl 10k/5k. Sign up now at redondo10k.com. Race time 6 – 9:30 a.m. 2 Day Health & Fitness Expo and packet pick-up Saturday, February 8, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday, February 9, 6 – 11 a.m. Pick up your Race Bib, T-shirt and goodie bag and enjoy great food, beverages and a variety of running accessories. Expo and start/finish lines located at: 200 Protofino Way, Redondo Beach.