South Bay's Weekend Festivities

Welcome to the 14th edition of Listen Up Beaches!

We’re only a week away from Memorial Day weekend and Fiesta Hermosa -so don’t delay in grabbing your tickets for The Garden! Tix here.

In the meantime, there’s plenty of fun to be had this weekend in the South Bay with 30+ events listed in this week’s issue.

Here's a shortcut if you want to skip straight to the Live Music & Comedy section.

Featured this week:

🚲 13th Annual Tour de Pier in MB
🎉 Fiesta Hermosa Garden tickets for next week
🎉 The 63rd annual Armed Forces Day Parade
🎶 Live Music, Comedy, Fitness, and Family Fun!

✨ Featured Events

🚲 13th Annual Tour de Pier @ Manhattan Beach Pier, MB
May 18, Sunday | 7:30 AM

Tour de Pier is an incredible cancer fundraiser that takes the energy of indoor cycling and moves it outdoors, to the stunning backdrop of the Manhattan Beach Pier. Dozens of teams of riders participate for five hours, in back-to-back spin sessions led by top South Bay instructors! Enjoy the costumes, the live entertainment, and special celebrity guests, in what’s set to be a high-octane spin-tacular cycling extravaganza! Learn more here.

🎉 Fiesta Hermosa Tickets for The Garden (aka The Beer Garden)
May 24, Saturday | 11:00 AM

Memorial Day weekend is just over a week away, so it’s a good time to start thinking about grabbing your entrance passes to The Garden - the “musical heartbeat” of Fiesta Hermosa. $10 per day or $25 for all three days. You don’t want to miss out this year; bigger stage, cracking line-up, and of course, the drinks will be flowing!

🎉 2025 City of Torrance Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration @ Del Amo Fashion Center, Torrance
May 16-18, Fri-Sun | Check times here

The City of Torrance is hosting the 63rd Annual Armed Forces Day Parade & Celebration from May 16–18, honoring the service and sacrifice of U.S. military members, with this year’s spotlight on the United States Army as it celebrates its 250th anniversary. The weekend includes interactive military displays, a free concert on Friday night, the 5K for Freedom Run/Walk on Saturday morning, and the signature Armed Forces Day Parade on Saturday afternoon.
Read the full schedule here.

🌞 Weekend Happenings

🚘 Caffeine Cruisers @ Artesia and Hawthorne Blvd, Downtown Torrance
May 17, Saturday | 7:00 AM
Cars, cars, and more cars!

🎳 Annual Open House @ Hermosa Beach Lawn Bowling Club, HB
May 17, Saturday | 10:00 AM
Check out the gentle sport of Lawn Bowling! Free lessons, pizza, and special membership offers.

🍓 Excursion: Strawberry Festival in Ventura @ Community Center, HB
May 18, Sunday | 9:00 AM
Fancy a trip up the coast to the Ventura Strawberry Festival? Enjoy strawberry treats, live music, food vendors, and arts & crafts.

🍃 Native Plant Garden Volunteer Event @ Point Vincente Interpretive Center, Rancho PV
May 18, Sunday | 9:00 AM
Get your hands dirty learning gardening skills with a stunning ocean view.

🌃 Daytime Indulgence

🍺 Smog City: Enter the 14th Smogiverse @ Smog City Brewery & Taproom, Torrance
May 17, Saturday | 12:00 PM
Smog City celebrates 14 years with a retro-futuristic, beer-filled birthday party.

🦞 Bayou Bonanza 2025 @ Ragin Cajun Cafe, RB
May 17, Saturday | 1:00 PM
The Ragin’ Cajun Club hosts a crawfish boil featuring 3 lbs. of crawfish per order.

🍷 The Best of Southern Italy @ Uncorked, MB
May 18, Sunday | 3:00 PM
Explore the wines of Southern Italy at Uncorked’s guided tasting seminar, complete with cheese pairings and expert wine education.

🧡 Cause for Celebration!

🌇 Sunset Soiree: A Night of Giving @ Kincaid's, RB
May 16, Friday | 6:00 PM
Redondo Beach Education Department’s 11th Annual Spring Gala is on track to raise $100k! Sunset Soirée promises a wonderful night of dinner, dancing, auctions, and fundraising for this incredible cause!

🥂 23rd Annual Luncheon & Auction @ Westdrift Hotel, MB
May 17, Saturday | 11:30 AM
Mychal’s Learning Place hosts its 23rd Annual Luncheon & Auction featuring performances and awards.

🖼️ State of the Art: Annual Fundraiser for Indivisible Arts @ 618 Cypress Ave, HB
May 17, Saturday | 5:00 PM
Indivisible Arts hosts its biggest night of inspiration, art, and community impact.

🏳️‍🌈 4th Annual "Say Gay South Bay" Fundraiser @ Artesia Bar, RB
May 17, Saturday | 5:00 PM
Celebrate and support the Human Rights Campaign during a night of community and connection.

🖼️ Taste of the Bay: Ranch @ 1950 South Prospect Avenue, RB
May 17, Saturday | 5:00 PM
St Laurence Martyr School “Ranch-themed” evening. Come for the tasting stations, craft beers, and cocktails from local purveyors. Stick around for the music, line dancing, and entertainment!

👟 Let’s Get Physical

👟 38th Annual Walk For Life South Bay @ Veterans Park (South Side) 309 Esplanade, RB
May 17, Saturday | 7:30 AM
Enjoy an early morning walk along the Strand to support free pregnancy services.

👟 Torrance 5k for Freedom @ Del Amo Fashion Center, Torrance
May 17, Saturday | 8:00 AM
Participate in the 7th annual 5K for Freedom during Torrance’s Armed Forces Celebration weekend.

🍃 Vicente Nature Walk with Jamie Sun @ Golden Cove Trail, Rancho Palos Verdes
May 17, Saturday | 8:30 AM
A nature-focused wellness day combines hiking, movement, and mindfulness in a unique outdoor setting.

🚲 13th Annual Tour de Pier @ Manhattan Beach Pier, MB
May 18, Sunday | 7:30 AM
Tour de Pier brings a high-energy stationary cycling fundraiser to the Manhattan Beach Pier.

🍃 Docent Guided Nature Walk at McBride Trail @ Filiorum Nature Reserve, Rancho Palos Verdes 
May 18, Sunday | 1:00 PM
Take a scenic, guided hike along the Palos Verdes trails with historical insights.

🌞 Family Fun

🎤 Puffs - A Comedy by Matt Cox @ Campus Theatre, El Camino College, Torrance
May 16-18, Friday-Sunday | 8:00 PM
The play "Puffs" humorously retells a magical school story from the perspective of its overlooked students.

🌞 Kids to Parks Day: Citywide multiple locs, starting point @ Abalone Cove Park, RPV
May 17, Saturday | 9:00 AM
Visit your local park and enjoy crafts, activities, and giveaways for the whole family!

🌞 29th Annual Family Campout @ Manhattan Heights Park Picnic Area, MB
May 17, Saturday | 1:00 PM
Join the Annual Family Camp-out for outdoor fun, BBQ, crafts, and a movie under the stars.

🎬 Culture and Arts

📽️ "Utayabira, Wuduyabira" (Let's Sing, Let's Dance) @ James R. Armstrong Theatre, Torrance
May 17, Sunday | 2:00 PM
Experience traditional Okinawan music and dance!

📙 An Evening w/ Ron Chernow @ Hermosa Beach Community, HB
May 20, Tuesday | 7:00 PM
Historian Ron Chernow discusses the life of Mark Twain in a special speaking engagement.

👓 Something for the Older Grown Ups!

🧓 2025 City of Manhattan Beach Older Adults Health Fair @ Joslyn Community Center, MB
May 16, Friday | 8:30 AM
55+ year olds can enjoy health screenings, free lunch, and raffles.

🧓 Elderfest @ Joslyn Center, El Segundo
May 17, Saturday | 11:00 AM
Celebrate the El Segundo Older American of the Year with lunch and community at Elderfest.

🎶 Live Music This Weekend

Loads of live music and comedy options this weekend - here are a few to get you started- See the full list here!

🎸 The Lighthouse Cafe - Lineup @ The Lighthouse Cafe, HB
May 15-20, Thu - Tue | Check Times Here
From Dick the Citizen tonight, to Jazz Brunch and Yacht Rock on Sunday!

🎶 South Bay Acoustic @ VFW Post, 2828, RB
May 17, Saturday | 8:00 PM
Catch The Windbreakers and Olio live for a high-energy night of rock and alternative music.

🎶 Heebie & The Jeebies w/ The Killing Floors and Orali @ Saint Rocke, HB
May 17, Sunday | 7:00 PM
Don't miss a night of gritty garage rock and raw indie energy with Heebie & The Jeebies, The Killing Floors, and Orali.

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