This Weekend in the South Bay

5k Run, Hawaiian Music Festival, Manhattan Wine Auction, Live Music and more!

May 29, 2025

Following a fantastic Fiesta Hermosa, things are a bit quieter this weekend here in the South Bay, but there’s still plenty going on!

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

Featured this week:

🚲 You Are Enough 5K Run/Walk in HB and MB (Spectator only)
🍷 Manhattan Wine Auction at Manhattan Country Club (Tix)
🎉 California 808 (Hawaiian) Music Festival in Torrance (Tix)
🎶 Live Music, Comedy, Fitness, and Family Fun!

Live Music & Comedy This Weekend

Featured Events: What Not to Miss!

👟 You Are Enough 5K Run/Walk @ Tim Kelly Memorial Surf Statue, HB
May 31, Saturday | 9:00 AM (Event Full - cheering section only!)

Image by Giving Purpose Organization

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

If you would like to spectate - Giving Purpose’s 3rd Annual YOU ARE ENOUGH 5K Run/Walk is a mental health and wellness event uniting people from LA and beyond to feel worthy, seen, and supported. Cheer on the athletes as they tackle the 3.1-mile course along the Strand, connecting Hermosa and Manhattan Beach piers. Enjoy a live DJ, food, drinks, awesome swag bags, and plenty of smiles and hugs!

What’s the plan? The event is full, so the best option is to head down to the beach in support, and bask in all the positive vibes and community love!
Kick-off is 9 AM at the Tim Kelly Memorial Surf Statue in HB.

Image by Manhattan Wine Auction

Sip, Savor, and Support Education!

The Manhattan Wine Auction is Southern California’s largest charity wine auction, bringing together 2500 people to enjoy world-class wine along with the finest local cuisine, all to support local education.

Guests enjoy chef’s samples from 50 top local restaurants and tastings from 75+ wineries, breweries, and distilleries. 

Enjoy a Center Court or Reserve Room experience, with exclusive access to many rare and incredible wines from Napa and beyond, before you dance the night away!

For those who love the thrill of a great auction, discover fine wines and spirits, stunning travel getaways, unique dinners and experiences, top-tier sports packages, and much more, all up for grabs in the silent and live auctions.

What’s the plan? Click here for tickets, live auction preview, and silent auction registration, and start bidding!

Image Sandwich Islands Social Network

Get ready to soak up the island spirit at the 1st Annual California 808 Music Festival! Hosted by the Sandwich Islands Social Network (non-profit), the festival celebrates Hawaiian culture and community, with an epic lineup of Southern California musicians connected to the islands. 

Expect a vibrant mix of jazz, reggae, Hawaiian, and more, featuring talents like Manny Lagod and Kolohe, California 808 Band, and Kawika Viloria & Kalika Band!

Enjoy a family-friendly day filled with music, food, vendors, and tons of aloha- kids under 12 get in free!

What’s the plan? Click here for tickets. Grab your ohana (your tribe!), come and enjoy the music, food, vendors, games, and celebrate island-style under the SoCal sun! Hawaii-not?!

Daytime Delights

👑 Queen of the South Bay 2025 @ El Porto, 42nd Street Tower, MB
May 31, Saturday | 7:00 AM
Surf’s up! Queen of the South Bay surf contest celebrates women of all ages and skill levels at El Porto.

⚾ Closing Ceremony & Home Run Derby @ Brett Field, El Segundo
May 31, Saturday | 10:00 AM
Celebrate East Side Little League’s season finale with championship games, Home Run Derby, and family fun at Brett Field.

🖼️ Ribbon Cutting for The Art Department @ 2919 182nd St., RB
May 31, Saturday | 1:30 PM
Join the Redondo Beach Chamber for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at The Art Department’s new space in Redondo Beach.

🎉 The All Sports Cards Show @ Torrance Civic Center, Torrance
June 1, Sunday | 10:00 AM
Sports fans can browse collectibles and rare finds: basketball, baseball, football, soccer, and more!

💙 Celebration of Life Luau @ Torrance Memorial Medical Center - Hunt Cancer Center, Torrance
June 1, Sunday | 1:00 PM
South Bay honors cancer survivors with live music, family fun, and wellness resources at a community luau.

Let’s Get Physical

🎾 Beach Tennis: Spring Fever II Tournament @ 14th / The Strand, HB
May 30 - June 1, Friday - Sunday | 7:00 AM
Another great excuse to come to the beach this weekend, cheer on some athletes, and make a racket!

👟 The Hills Are Alive 5K/10K Run/Walk @ Ernie Howlett Park, Rolling Hills Estates
May 31, Saturday | 7:00 AM
Register now! Enjoy scenic 5K and 10K courses through the city's bridle trails!

🚲 Bicycle Block Party @ 2400 Marine Ave., RB
May 31, Saturday | 10:00 AM
Roll into the Bicycle Block Party in Redondo Beach with e-bike demos, booths, and a group ride. Have a wheelie good time!

👟 Community Fair & Fun Run @ Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, RHE
May 31, Saturday | 10:00 AM
Help promote mental health awareness and community connection. Enjoy a fun run, food, vendors, games, and informational booths.

🧘 BCHD Summer Free Fitness Series: Mindful Yoga @ HB & MB
June 2, Monday | 6:30 PM
Free yoga on the sand in HB and MB. Come on, stretch yourself!

Have a Good Evening!

🎶 Sound Series Opening @ Sunset Bluff at Nelson's, Rancho Palos Verdes
May 30, Friday | 6:00 PM
Enjoy live music and oceanfront sunsets at this summer concert series with drinks and bites. It runs until August 30!

🚲 Mom's Night Out @ Cycle Bar, Torrance
May 30, Friday | 7:00 PM
FIT4MOM hosts a special Mom's Night Out cycling event at Cycle Bar Torrance.

🍾 Mardi Gras Masquerade 2025 @ Westdrift Hotel, MB
May 30, Friday | 7:00 PM
Dance the night away at a prom-style event featuring dinner, dessert, DJ, and formal attire.

Live Music & Comedy This Weekend

🎶 Jazz Hang feat. Nu Peopul w/ Dirty Dom & The Vibe @ Saint Rocke, HB
May 29, Thursday | 8:00 PM
Enjoy a night of live jazz and local talent at Saint Rocke starting at 8PM.

🎶 The Brobots: A Tribute to Rock N Roll @ Patrick Molloy’s, HB
May 30, Friday | 8:00 PM
The Brobots play rock hits across decades for free at Patrick Molloy’s.

🎶 That 70's Show @ School of Rock, Rancho PV
May 31, Saturday | 10:00 AM- 7:00 PM
Enjoy live music, free food, and performances by young bands at “That 70s Show” summer showcase.

🎶 Wayward Sons @ The Lighthouse Cafe, HB
June 1, Sunday | 2:00 PM
Wayward Sons are playing all the hits from the ’80s! (With or Without You!)

Arts & Classic Cinema

🖼️ Mira Costa 9x12 Art Fund/Visual Arts Exhibit @ Resin, 618 Cypress Ave., HB
May 30, Friday | 5:00 PM
Enjoy and buy 9x12 artwork for $50 a piece. Taco truck outside!

🖼️ RBAG: "Life at the Beach" Art Show Opening @ Esperanza Gallery, RB
May 31, Saturday | 3:00 PM
Redondo Beach Art Group showcases “Life at the Beach,” an exhibit celebrating coastal life.

📽️ Classic Movies @ Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St, El Segundo
🗓️ Showing times below:
📌 Duck Soup | May 31, Saturday | 2:30 PM
📌 Rebel Without a Cause | May 31, Saturday | 7:00 PM
📌 The Sound of Music | June 1, Sunday | 2:30 PM

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