A Classic Manhattan Beach weekend

Catalina Classic, El Segundo Art Walk, 2025 South Bay Walk for Water & Summer concerts

August 21, 2025

Run a local business? If the idea of reaching almost 5000 engaged local South Bay residents is appealing, maybe we should talk. Just hit reply or go here.

Another beautiful week in the South Bay - with plenty happening this weekend, including the incredible Catalina Classic Paddleboard race!

Love live music? Skip straight to the Live Music & Comedy section.

Featured this week:

🚣 Catalina Classic Paddleboard Race (info) 
🖼️ El Segundo Art Walk (info)
🚶‍➡️ 2025 South Bay Walk for Water (info)
🎶 Summer Concerts around the South Bay (info)

Featured Events

🚣 Catalina Classic @ Manhattan Beach Pier
August 24, Sunday | 7:30 AM


Get down to Manhattan Beach Pier on Sunday to see “The Most Historic Paddleboard Race in the World!” The Classic returns with athletes crossing 32 miles from Catalina’s Isthmus Cove and finishing at Manhattan Beach Pier. Also known as the “Grand-Daddy” of all paddleboard races, the grueling event is celebrating its 48th year in 2025. Check it out on YouTube here.

🖼️ The El Segundo Art Walk @ 613 Main St, El Segundo
August 23, Saturday | 3:00 PM- 9:00 PM

El Segundo Art Walk (ESAW) rolls into Downtown and Smoky Hollow once again, as local businesses team up with Los Angeles artists, transforming offices, studios, and shops into creative spaces filled with art to explore. Stroll at your own pace while enjoying the art, the food trucks, live music, and more!

🚶‍➡️ 2025 South Bay Walk for Water @ Panelos on Pier, HB
August 24, Sunday | 7:00 AM (Breakfast and T-Shirt included!)
In Samburu, women and girls walk 6 km daily to fetch water. Since 2005, The Samburu Project has drilled 165 wells for over 160 communities and schools, reaching 100,000+ people. Lace up and walk pier-to-pier to support The Samburu Project! Register

From Stranger to Hero (in just a day!)

🚶‍➡️ P.S. I Love You Foundation’s 24th Annual Day at the Beach @ The Strand, MB September 6, Saturday | 9:00 AM  (Next weekend)

Be a Mentor for One Day at the Beach- and Change a Child’s Life!

If you believe that “happiness is a result of what you give (not get)” then why not participate as a mentor in an unforgettable event where 300+ kids from LA's most vulnerable communities are paired with caring adult mentors just like you and me! Strangers in the morning, forever changed by afternoon! Everything’s provided—just bring you:) Register here.  

🎉 Richstone Endless Summer Beach Party: A Night in Rio @ King Harbor Marina, RB
August 23, Saturday | 5:30 PM
Richstone’s annual fundraiser features food, drinks, and live music while supporting child abuse prevention programs. Good taste meets a good cause in one evening.

Summer Concerts

🎶 Free Concerts on the Pier @ Fisherman’s Wharf, RB
August 21, Thursday
Say It Ain't Weezer | 6:00 PM
August 23, Saturday
Manuel the Band | 6:00 PM

🎶 Terranea Sound Series @ Nelson’s, RPV
August 22, Friday
Michael Physick Band | 7:00 PM
August 23, Saturday
Pedro Reis | 7:00 PM

🎶 Summer Concerts @ The Point, El Segundo
August 27, Wednesday
Jeremy Buck & The Bang | 6:00 PM

Theatre, Arts & Shows

🎙️ ESAW Kick Off by Gundo Comedy & BBQ @ Old Town Music Hall, Torrance
August 21, Thursday | 7:00 PM
A stand-up from Ian Edwards, Deb Digiovani, Chris Franjola, and more. Come hungry for laughs and barbecue in equal measure.

🎉 Tam Summer Show 2025: SUR biennial (Opening Reception) @ Torrance Art Museum, Torrance
August 23, Saturday | 6:00 PM
Torrance Art Museum opens new free exhibitions exploring Latin American influence and identity in art. One film also shines a light on immigrant experiences in Los Angeles.

🖼️ Don’t F&$€%ing Touch Me @ The Studio, 636 Cypress Avenue, HB
August 23, Saturday | 6:00 PM
James Frost’s debut solo show features hyperreal artwork that feels almost alive. Look closely but don’t touch—this art has boundaries!

Let’s Go Shopping

🏷️ 2025 St. Francis Rummage Sale @ 2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates
August 22, Friday | 8:00 AM
Discover great offers on clothing, furniture, and one-of-a-kind finds. One person’s donation could be your treasure hunt win!

🏷️ Sidewalk Sale in Riviera Village @ Riviera Village, RB
August 23-24, Sat - Sun | 10:00 AM
Riviera Village hosts a sidewalk sale with plenty of summer bargains. Stick around for a delicious bite at one of the 20+ local restaurants.

Festivals

🎉 JAI HO 2025 – 79th Indian Independence Day Celebration @ School Grounds of Levy Adult Center, Torrance
August 23, Saturday | 2:00 PM
Celebrate India’s 79th Independence Day with food, music, cultural programs, and fashion.


Downtown Torrance transforms into a 200-vendor antique flea market with free admission. Bargains, appraisals, and brunch make it a day worth digging into.

🎉 22nd Annual Gardena Jazz Festival @ Rowley Memorial Park, Gardena
August 24, Sunday | 9:00 AM
Celebrate jazz with a full day of live music with the community!

Daytime Delights

⛱️ Hermosa Beach Retreat: 2-Day Getaway @ HB
August 23-24, Sat - Sun | 9:00 AM
Join a two-day meditation retreat in Hermosa Beach with teachings, guided practice, and Q&A. Beach walks and quiet reflection are part of the schedule—peace included!

🚗 Summer Classic Car Show @ Chemical Guys, 3501 Sepulveda Blvd, Torrance
August 23, Saturday | 8:00 AM
A car show with a spotlight on lowriders. Free coffee and donuts!

✂️ South Bay Summer Smash! @ 21615 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 200, Torrance
August 23, Saturday | 12:00 PM
New U Therapy Center hosts, with music, food, and family activities. It’s a grand opening that puts wellness at the center of the community.

🕰️ Walking Tour - Historic Old Torrance @ Torrance Historical Society & Museum, Torrance
August 24, Sunday | 10:30 AM
The Torrance Historical Society offers a free docent-led walking tour of Old Torrance. Historic buildings and landmarks tell the city’s story block by block.

Into the Evening

🎸 The Legends of Surf Guitar Release Party & Royal Rats Performance @ The Lighthouse, HB
August 21, Thursday | 5:00 PM
The Lighthouse Café hosts a free celebration for the release of Legends of Surf Guitar, a 1995 live recording from its stage featuring The Royal Rats.

💓 Singles Only @ The Studio 636 Cypress Avenue, HB
August 21, Thursday | 7:00 PM
Singles ages 35–55 are invited to The Studio for a wine-tasting mixer. Because sometimes the best matches come from the bottle, not the app.

🎉 Family Music Night: Global Grooves @ Begg Pool, 1402 North Peck Avenue, MB
August 22, Friday | 5:30 PM
Enjoy a free family event with music, performances, and activities from swimming to dancing. Lifeguards will keep watch, so you can make a splash worry-free.

🍷 Wine Flight & Bites with Justin Winery @ The Belamar Hotel, MB
August 22, Friday | 7:00 PM
The Belamar Hotel presents an evening of Justin wine tastings led by experts. Wine not?

🦸 District 5280 - Superheroes Under the Sun @ Seaside Lagoon, RB
August 23, Saturday | 5:00 PM
Seaside Lagoon hosts a Hawaiian-themed night with boat races, chili cook-offs, and salsa contests. Whether you wear a cape or a lei, you’re still a hero.

🎉 The Studio: Year One @ The Studio, 636 Cypress Avenue, HB
August 24, Sunday | 6:00 PM
A local music community space marks its one-year anniversary with a free celebration in honor of a beloved friend. It’s about music, memory, and raising a glass together.

Live Music and Comedy This Weekend

Here’s a taster:

Thursday & Friday

🎶 Project Barley
Aug 21, Thursday
Open Mic w/ Mike Ford | 7:00 PM (Torrance)
Karaoke w/ Jess | 8:00 PM (RB)
Aug 22, Friday
Scott “The Beach Cowboy” Fleetwood | 7:00 PM (RB)
Whiskey & Wine | 7:00 PM (Torrance)

Saturday

Sunday

🎶 The Strand House @ MB
Aug 24, Sunday
DJ Cool Whip | 2:30 PM

Meetings & Networking

🤝 Regional Mixer @ Seaside Lagoon, 200 Portofino Way, RB
August 27, Wednesday | 5:30 PM
Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce hosts a regional networking event with multiple local chambers. Bring business cards and meet a wide mix of South Bay professionals.

What do you think of this week’s Listen Up Beaches?

I hope you enjoyed this week’s issue!

Run a local business? If the idea of reaching almost 5000 engaged local South Bay residents is appealing, maybe we should talk. Just hit reply or go here.

See you next Thursday :)

Cheers, Marcus
Redondo Beach Dad,
Editor, Listen Up Beaches!