This Weekend in the Southbay

Happy Father’s Day weekend to all the Dads out there!

Plenty of fun to be had in the South Bay this weekend - with 10+ Hermosa Beach Pride events, the 50th Irish Fair, and the 36th PV Festival. So much fun, so little time!

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

Featured this week:

🏳️‍🌈 Hermosa Beach Pride 2025
🍀 50th Anniversary Irish Fair
🎉 37th Annual Palos Verdes Street Fair & Music Festival
🦸 Father’s Day Fun and Brunches

Featured Events

🏳️‍🌈 Hermosa Beach Pride 2025
June 11-15, Wednesday - Sunday | More info

🎉 Four days of beachside fun and celebration, HB Pride is on a mission to spread year-round inclusivity and love across the South Bay.
From live music to parades, and drag shows to beach workouts, there are 10+ Pride events to choose from.

Skip to the full list of events - and don't miss these on Saturday: 

🌈 Pride Parade + Group Photo 
Sat: 11:00 AM Meet | 12:20 PM Parade | 12:30 PM Group Photo | More info 
Meet up at The North End/Gitana or Bolt, then parade to the Pride Lifeguard Tower!

🌈 Community Beach Day @ Pride Tower 
Sat: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM @ Pride Tower 
Family fun- it’s sand, swim, and sun!

🌈 Slay by the Bay: Drag Show + Fundraiser @ Saint Rocke
Sat: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Info and Tickets 
Drag, music, dancing, and a silent auction- crazy fun!

🍀 Irish Fair 50th Anniversary @ 2200 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance
June 14-15, Sat- Sun | Tickets

It’s a music festival, it’s a craft fair, it’s a dance competition: it’s the Irish Fair 50th Anniversary!
Celebrate 50 years of Irish culture at Wilson Park this Father’s Day weekend with live music, Irish Feis and hundreds of dancers, crafts, food, and topical entertainment (sheep herding, anyone?). Two music stages (Shamrock and Emerald) will host two full days of live Irish music, plus a catholic mass on Sunday at 10 am. Oh, and of course, Guinness. Plenty of Guinness!

Live music kicks off at 11:00 AM on both days, including: (Schedule)
Saturday: Sligo Rags, Ben Holmes Band, O’Malley trio, Rick Boyle, Patrick Rieger Trio
Sunday: Herding Cats, Brick Top Blaggers, Craic and Bones, Whisky Sunday

🎠 37th Annual Palos Verdes Street Fair & Music Festival @ Norris Center Drive & Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates
June 14-15, Thursday - Sunday | Tickets

If Fiesta Hermosa left you hungry for more, this could be just the ticket:
Two full days of pure Palos Verdes Festival fun, including eight live bands, an amazing beer and wine garden, delicious local bites, artisan & vintage shopping. The kids will be thrilled with carnival rides, pony rides, and a petting zoo. After all, who doesn’t love a good goat-nuzzle?

Live music kicks off at Noon on both days: (Schedule)
Saturday: 80’z All-Stars, Kelly Boyz, Upstream, Brent George Live
Sunday: Andy & Renee & Hard Rain, Stone Soul, and Juice Boxx Heroes, Mark Fitchett Band

Father’s Day Fun

🕹️ Dave and Buster’s Dad Games 2025
🗓️ June 15, Sunday | 11:00 AM
📌 The Dad Games return to Dave & Buster’s Torrance for an epic Father's Day arcade showdown—bring your team spirit, costumes, and competitive edge for a chance to win prizes and family bragging rights!

⛳ Father’s Day Mini Golf LA Pop-up Mini Golf @ The Point, El Segundo
🗓️ June 15, Sunday | 12:00 PM
📌 It’s not quite the US Open, but why not celebrate Father’s Day with free themed mini golf, live music, and fun at The Point in El Segundo!

🎶 Father’s Day Concert w/ KAPENA @ Redondo Beach Performing Arts, RB
🗓️ June 15, Sunday | 12:00 PM
📌 Celebrate 40 years of music with Kapena, the multi-generational Hawaiian band led by the enigmatic Kelly Boy De Lima, including his children and 12-year-old grandson!

Check out some Father’s Day brunches here!

Daytime Delights

🌴 "Cruise At The Beach!" 2025 Opening Night @ 209-245 N Harbor Drive, RB
June 13 - September 12, Friday | 3:00 PM
Show off your custom car or cruiser and celebrate 25 years on Harbor Drive with live music and local eats. Just find top-gear and have a chrome-tastic time!

🏊 Begg Pool Kickoff Party @ Begg Pool, MB
June 14, Saturday | 10:00 AM
Kick off summer at Begg Pool with water games, balloon toss, and music. Bring the family, a picnic, and a big smile. Cannonball!

🎉 Juneteenth + Summer Reading Kick-off! @ Civic Center & Main Library, RB
June 14, Saturday | 12:00 PM
Celebrate Juneteenth and summer reading with carnival games, crafts, food trucks, local artists, and more!

🎉 Manhattan Village Summer Games! @ 3200 N. Sepulveda Boulevard, MB
June 14, Saturday | 2:00 PM
Join in Olympic-inspired games and active family fun at this high-energy summer celebration.

Showings & Performances

📽️ Classic Movies @ Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St, El Segundo
Showing times below:
48th Annual Ragtime Festival | June 14, Saturday | 2:30 PM, 7:00 PM
The General | June 15, Sunday | 2:30 PM

🎤 Birthday Club show @ Torrance Theatre
June 12-18, Thur - Wed | 7:00 PM
“Birthday Club” wraps up the 25th anniversary season with a laugh-out-loud comedy about five women navigating friendship, betrayal, and the sacred rules of their club—until one shocking reveal threatens to unravel it all.

🩰 Coppelia by San Pedro City Ballet @ James R Armstrong Theatre, Torrance
June 13-14, Friday - Saturday | 7:30 PM
San Pedro City Ballet presents Coppelia, a whimsical tale brought to life with high-caliber dance and charming storytelling.

🎬 Movies in the Park 2025: Dog Man @ La Romeria Park, Torrance
June 14, Saturday | 8:15 PM
Bring your blankets and snacks for the first Movies in the Park of the summer, DreamWorks Dog Man will have you howling in laughter.

🎷 Los Cancioneros Master Chorale Portrait in Blue Concert @ James R. Armstrong Theatre, Torrance
June 15, Sunday | 7:00 PM
Explore the many moods of “blue” in a themed concert from blues to bluegrass, jazz, and beyond- a colorful excursion that will leave you feeling anything but blue!

Live Music This Weekend

Live music and comedy galore -here’s a few to get you started.
Skip to the full rundown here.

🎸 BOZ w/ Kikko Mai, Chloe Moser, Royal She & Madam Bombs @ Saint Rocke, HB
June 12, Thursday | 7:00 PM
L.A.-based indie pop artist BOZ brings her genre-blending sound and heartfelt energy to the stage, with bold, emotional tracks like “Meet Me in LA.”

🎸 Summer Concert in the Park - Woodie & The Longboards @ Library Park, El Segundo
June 15, Sunday | 4:00 PM
Kick off summer with Woodie & The Longboards live at Library Park! Enjoy food trucks, kids’ activities, and classic tunes. Bring your blanket, your appetite, and your groove!

Meetings & Networking

🤝 Network Cafe @ Rock & Brews, RB
June 13, Friday | 11:30 AM
A lunchtime opportunity to connect with other businesses and build a strong local network.

🤝 Hermosa Babes Who Walk @ Gitana Café, HB
June 14, Saturday | 9:15 AM
Start your morning with free coffee, casual conversation, and a community walk along the Strand! (dog/stroller-friendly).

🤝 Summer Solstice Soiree @ Surfer Girl, HB
June 18, Wednesday | 7:30 PM
Celebrate the summer solstice with an empowering women’s networking gathering.

Coming Soon - Mark Your Calendar!

🎉 TOCApalooza 2025 @ Torrance Cultural Arts Center
June 21, Saturday | 11:00 AM
TOCApalooza returns June 21 with live entertainment across three stages, art show, workshop, artisan craft fair, kid zone, and plenty of food, drinks, and entertainment for everyone. Spoil yourself and go VIP for special catering and exclusive seating on the main stage patio!

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