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It's a weekend for food lovers in Manhattan Beach
Enjoy the Manhattan Beach Food & Wine festival, Mamma Mia on the beach, and HB Concert Series
It’s a food lover's delight in Manhattan Beach, plus another movie and concert on the beach in Hermosa this weekend.
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Featured this week:
🥩 Manhattan Beach Food and Wine festival (info)
🍿 Movies at the Beach - Mamma Mia! (info)
🎤 Hermosa Beach Concert Series (info)
Featured Events
🍷 2nd Annual Manhattan Beach Food & Wine @ Manhattan Village, MB
September 12-13, Fri-Sat | 7:00 PM
Image by: MB Food & Wine
Food, wine, and craft brews take center stage at Manhattan Beach’s 2nd annual culinary festival. Opening night is Friday, with a star-studded lineup of 40+ highly acclaimed chefs, including locals Erik Ackley (Fishing with Dynamite), Jose Acevedo (Mercado), Brendan Collins (BOA Steakhouse), Shaun Dry (Rock ‘n Fish), Chris Feldmeier (Love & Salt), Jason Fullilove (Saint & Second), and many more (here). Grab your tickets here.
🍿 Movies at the Beach 2025 | Weekend 2 @ 1 Pier Ave, HB
September 13, Saturday | 5:30 PM
Image courtesy by: hbfop
Mamma Mia! - here we go again! Movies at the Beach screens one of the happiest, beachiest, and easiest to sing-along-with movies of all time! Come and enjoy the hits of ABBA, including Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, Money Money Money, and many more familiar songs with a few hundred of your best beach friends! Bring blankets, beach chairs, picnic baskets - you know the drill!
🎶 2025 Hermosa Beach Concert Series @ South of the Pier, HB
September 14, Sunday | 3:00 PM
Image by: City of Hermosa Beach
The Hermosa Beach Concert Series is back for its final show on Sunday afternoon - on the beach, south of the pier. This weekend’s headliner is Rumours, the ultimate Fleetwood Mac show, supported by Cobra Cowboy (“80s pop hits gone Country") and LA blues/rock band The Spinouts. Bring your blankets, beach chairs, picnics, and refreshments for a rockin’ good time at the beach!
It’s a Win-Win! For Cause & Community
🚶♂️ Los Angeles WALK To End Hydrocephalus @ Redondo Beach Vista Del Mar & S Catalina Ave
September 13, Saturday | 7:30 AM
A community walk raises money and awareness for hydrocephalus research. Every step taken helps fund brighter futures.
💧 West Basin Water District Rain Barrel Giveaway @ Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility, El Segundo
September 13, Saturday | 8:00 AM
West Basin is giving out free rain barrels to help locals capture every drop. It’s water conservation with a practical twist.
🚨 Emergency Preparedness Fair @ Fire Station 1, MB
September 13, Saturday | 10:00 AM
A safety fair offers CPR demos, giveaways, and earthquake prep tips for all ages. Learning to stay safe has never been this interactive.
Arts & Screen
🎭 Excursion: Hollywood Bowl "Romeo & Juliet" @ Community Center, HB
September 11, Thursday | 5:00 PM
A chartered bus whisks guests to the Hollywood Bowl for a night of classical masterpieces. Leave the parking stress behind and let the music take over.
🖼️ Clara Woods Art Show (Opening Night) @ Mychal's Café & Bakery, RB
September 12, Friday | 6:00 PM
Clara Woods presents a powerful art show featuring bold, colorful works born from resilience. Every canvas proves that creativity can speak louder than words.
🍿 Movies at the Beach 2025 | Weekend 2 @ 1 Pier Ave, HB
September 13, Saturday | 5:30 PM
Mamma Mia, here we go again!
🩰 An Evening With Redondo Ballet @ Dance 1 Redondo Beach
September 13, Saturday | 6:00 PM
Redondo Ballet raises funds to keep performances going strong.
Daytime Festivities
🎉 RHE 68th Annual City Celebration @ Ernie Howlett Park, RHE
September 13, Saturday | 9:00 AM
Rolling Hills Estates marks another year with rides, food, and hometown fun. Bring the family and come and join in the festivities!
🚣 Paddle Out! It’s a Celebration of Life! @ 42nd St Lifeguard Station: El Porto, MB
September 13, Saturday | 9:00 AM
Paddle out to honor the life of Cam “Sea-Dog” Nuslein with friends, family, and waves. It’s a celebration of a spirit that still ripples through the surf.
🤖 Mecha Expo 2025 @ 3330 Civic Center Dr N, Torrance
September 13, Saturday | 10:00 AM
Mecha Expo welcomes enthusiasts and newcomers to the world of Super Robots, Gundams, Transformers, Voltrons, and more.
🎻 PV Music House Instrument Fair @ 550 Deep Valley Dr, RHE
September 13, Saturday | 11:00 AM
An Instrument Fair invites students to try new instruments and seek advice from the experts to find their inner musician!
👘 Kimono Lunch Party @ Chart House, RB
September 13, Saturday | 2:00 PM
A kimono-themed party mixes social dining, photo ops, and a fashion show. Add raffles and prizes, and you’ve got a celebration stitched together perfectly. Kimono-over!
Into the Evening
🎉 Luv Language: A Weekly Beachside Y2K Party! @ American Junkie, HB
September 12, Friday | 6:00 PM
R&B, throwbacks, and sing-alongs set the soundtrack for a party by the beach. Whether you bring a date or meet one there, love is in the air.
🍷 Sip the Mystery of Super Tuscans @ Uncorked Wine Shops, 1000 Manhattan Avenue, MB
September 14, Sunday | 3:00 PM
A guided tasting at Uncorked explores the bold world of Super Tuscan wines. Pair that with stories, cheese, and you’ve got a Sunday well spent.
🐬 Why Dolphins Surf? @ Manhattan Beach Library, MB
September 17, Wednesday | 6:00 PM
Surfers share dolphin encounters and insights into why humans keep chasing waves. The ocean, it seems, has plenty of stories to tell.
Featured Live Performances
🎤 SF Jazz: Music is the Magic w/ Tiffany Austin @ Southeast Library, Torrance
September 13, Saturday | 11:00 AM
Tiffany Austin and her ensemble explore the healing power of music in performance.
🎤 Twisted Gypsy(Fleetwood Mac Reimagined) Sunday Funday @ The Lighthouse Cafe, HB
September 14, Sunday | 3:00 PM
Twisted Gypsy performs Fleetwood Mac classics with a reimagined 70s twist. It’s nostalgia turned up to eleven.
Meetings & Networking
🤝 Network Cafe @ LoZio Osteria Pizzeria and Bar, RB
September 11, Thursday | 11:30 AM
Local professionals gather over lunch to swap introductions and business cards.
🤝 Lunch & Learn Series: HERMOSA BEACH, BE READY: Emergency Preparedness for Businesses @ Fusion Academy, HB
September 15, Monday | 12:00 PM
An emergency prep workshop gives businesses practical tools to weather a crisis.
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 |