Beach-lovers unite in Hermosa Beach this weekend

Coastal Cleanup Weekend, El Segundo Main St. Fair, Orchid Show and Sale

September 18, 2025

If you’re a beach-lover living in the South Bay - you might consider joining a very like-minded crew of “Trashure Hunters” this weekend on the beach. Coastal Cleanups are happening in HB, MB, and PV - see below for more details!

Run a local business? If the idea of reaching 5000 engaged local South Bay residents is appealing, let’s have a chat! Just hit reply or go here.

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

Featured this week:

🧹 Coastal Cleanup Day (Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, and PV) (info)
🎪 El Segundo Main Street Fair (info)
🌷 Orchid Show and Sale in PV (info)

Featured Events

🧹 Coastal Cleanup Day: Trashure Hunt @ Hermosa Beach
September 20, Saturday | 9:00 AM

Poster by California Coastal Commission

Hermosa Beach teams up with Heal the Bay for Coastal Cleanup Day—BYO bucket and gloves to keep the sand sparkling.

🧹 Coastal Cleanup Day @ Founders Park, RPV
September 20, Saturday | 9:00 AM
Join the Palos Verdes Peninsula community for International Coastal Cleanup Day and help protect oceans one piece of trash at a time.

🧹 Coastal Cleanup Day 2025 @ Manhattan Beach Pier
September 20, Saturday | 9:00 AM
The Roundhouse Aquarium joins California’s biggest beach sweep with its 41st Annual Coastal Cleanup.

🎪 El Segundo Main Street Fair @ Main Street in El Segundo
September 20, Saturday | 9:00 AM

Image by ES Kiwanis

Come and enjoy the 30th annual El Segundo Main St Fair, where eight city blocks are transformed for your enjoyment! Check out 160+ artist and craft booths, street vendors, kid games, a diverse food court, and of course, the Beer Garden, with all-day live music. The event attracts over 3,000 visitors, offering something for everyone, so bring the family and join in the festivities!

💮 5th Annual Fall Orchid Show & Sale @ Palos Verdes Art Center
September 20-21, Sat-Sun | 10: 00 AM - 4:00 PM

Local and international growers compete for awards- and then sell a diverse and unique selection of orchids, along with companion plants, pots, and growing supplies for purchase. Many of these beautiful plants thrive outdoors in Southern California, making them perfect additions to local gardens.

Happening Tonight!

Come to the Hermosa Beach Museum tonight at 6 PM for a presentation on the musical history of the Biltmore by Mark Shoemaker, along with a performance by the El Segundo Brass Ensemble.

Art & Song

Poster by Gallery of Hermosa

Elise Acosta’s solo show featuring her Surrealist works, including the Animal Crackers and Goldfish series. Mindbendingly magnificent.

Image by Los Angeles Ukulele Festival

Each year, ukulele enthusiasts from across California, the U.S., and around the world gather at the Los Angeles International Ukulele Festival to celebrate their love for this charming four-string instrument. Whether they’re strumming their first chord or mastering advanced techniques, attendees discover connection, inspiration, and the warm spirit of fellow music lovers during a weekend packed with strumming, singing, and aloha.

🎶 "This Is Me!" An ICAN Evening of Song & Theatre @ James R. Armstrong Theatre, Torrance
September 20, Saturday | 7:00 PM
This Is Me! brings a showcase of song and theatrical talent to Torrance, where performers light up the stage with their show-business gifts!

Daytime Festivities

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Music Days @ The Point, El Segundo
September 20, Saturday | 12:00 PM

Image by The Point

The Point in El Segundo transforms into a family-friendly playground with music, games, and fun for everyone!

🧘‍♀️ Manhattan Village Fall Fitness Fest @ Manhattan Village, MB
September 21, Sunday | 10:00 AM
Manhattan Village gets moving with a Fall Fitness Fest full of workouts, wellness, a vendor village, and a recovery zone!

Featured Live Performances

🎶 Legacy Ukulele Ensemble Concert with Peter Luongo @ Palos Verdes Music House
September 18, Thursday | 7:00 PM
The Legacy Ukulele Ensemble proves that four strings can bring a whole lot of harmony.

🎤 MindTravel September Live-to-Headphones Silent Piano Concert @ Miramar Park, RB
September 20, Saturday | 6:00 PM
MindTravel’s silent piano concert transforms the oceanfront into a serene soundscape, where every note feels like a personal journey.

🎶 Santa Monica Chorus 76th Anniversary Show @ El Segundo Performing Arts Center
September 21, Sunday | 4:00 PM
The Santa Monica Chorus celebrates 75 years with a performance that proves harmony never goes out of style.

Comedy

🎤 Comedy in the Beer Garden @ Rockefeller, RB
September 19, Friday | 7:30 PM
Stand-up comedy takes over The Rockefeller Beer Garden with jokes as crisp as the pints on tap.

🎤 Upside Down Comedy Night – Family-Friendly Laughter @ St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 301 Avenue D, RB
September 20, Saturday | 6:00 PM
Upside Down Comedy brings family-friendly laughs to Redondo Beach—because a free night of clean comedy will get you rolling in the aisles!

Meetings & Networking

🤝 El Segundo Creative Economy Breakfast @ Mattel Global Headquarters, El Segundo
September 19, Friday | 8:30 AM
Breakfast comes with a side of big ideas at this El Segundo panel on the creative economy.

🛟 2nd Southern California Surf Responder & Ocean Safety Summit @ Beach House Hotel, HB
September 20, Saturday | 7:30 AM
Surfers and ocean lovers unite for a hands-on summit that turns wave riders into lifesavers.

🤝 Learning Lab - September 2025 @ Chamber Office, PVE
September 23, Tuesday | 5:30 PM
The Chamber’s September Learning Lab dives into social media branding and video creation—tools to make your message shine.

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 5000 engaged local South Bay residents is appealing, let’s chat! Just hit reply or go here.

See you next Thursday :)

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