Your Best Weekend: The Big Brunch, Beach Football & Bob Dylan

Happy Mother’s Day to all the Moms out there!

It’s Mother’s Day weekend, so there’s plenty to do in the South Bay - and we’ve got you covered with the latest list of events and brunch options right here!

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

Featured this week:

🎤 DylanFest: Over 60 Dylan songs. 50 incredible musicians. One unforgettable day!
🏨 The Sea Sprite Beach Club and Surfer Girl restaurant now open on the Strand
🏈 The Hermosa Classic (Beach Football) holds Open Tryouts, & Kids Zone
🌺 Mother’s Day specials, events, and delicious Sunday brunches

✨ Featured Section

🎸 Dylanfest @ Torino Plaza, Torrance Cultural Arts Center
🗓️ May 11, Sunday | 12:00 PM
📌 60+ Bob Dylan songs. Over 50 musicians. Hosted by Andy & Renee & Hard Rain.

Now, here’s a rockin’ great option for Mother’s Day on Sunday- Dylanfest 35 is the South Bay’s longest-running music festival - a heartfelt celebration of the songs and spirit of the man himself, Bob Dylan. From blues and rock to folk and Americana, the festival offers a full day of nonstop live music, with a set list that will delight both die-hard and casual Dylan fans, who’ll be surprised by how many Dylan songs they actually know! Bring a beach chair and a tambourine, man!

🌊 The Sea Sprite Beach Club and Surfer Girl Restaurant Open!
🗓️ May 9, Friday | 12:00 PM

📌 The Sea Sprite is back, and it’s beautiful! Check out their specials here!

The Sea Sprite Beach Club (formerly the iconic Sea Sprite Hotel) in Hermosa Beach is soft-opening tomorrow (May 9) following last week's ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce. The beachfront SeaSprite is located at 1016 The Strand and features the brand new Surfer Girl restaurant offering ‘elevated coastal dining’ for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with spectacular beach and ocean views. That beachside bar looks very inviting!

🎪 The Hermosa Classic @ Hermosa Beach Pier, HB
🗓️ May 10, Saturday | 9:00 AM

📌 The Beach Football League (BFL) is coming to Hermosa! Come down and enjoy a day on the beach, and register for Open Tryouts (10 am) for a chance to play in the Exhibition Game! Bring the kiddos, and enjoy training and interacting with real NFL Pros and Trainers. Photo opportunities galore, autograph signings, live music, prizes, and more.

💃 Mother’s Day Weekend Events and Brunches. (Click here for the full list)
🗓️ May 11, Sunday | All Day

Need some Mom’s Day inspo?

Here’s a handful of ideas for you, or just click here for the full list!

Mom Day Brunches

🌸 Mother's Day Brunch @ The Strand House, MB
🗓️ May 11, Sunday | 9:00 AM
📌 Spoil Mom with a coastal 4-course prix fixe Mother’s Day brunch right by the ocean!

🌸 Mother's Day Brunch @ BOA Steakhouse, MB
🗓️ May 11, Sunday | 11:00 AM
📌 An unforgettable Mother’s Day brunch awaits!

🌸 Mother's Day Brunch @ Surfer Girl, HB
🗓️ May 11, Sunday | 11:00 AM
📌 Treat your Mom to a 3-course prix fixe brunch at the newest hotspot in town!

🌸 Mothers Day Ballroom Brunch @ Terrenea Resort, Rancho PV
🗓️ May 11, Sunday | 9:00 AM
📌 Enjoy oceanfront Mother’s Day dining with a spectacular buffet and views for days!

Mom Day Events (Full list here)

🌸 Kendra Scott Mom’s & Maker’s Night @ The Point, El Segundo
🗓️ May 8, Thursday | 5:00 PM (later today!)
📌 Join Creator Chudney Ross (Books and Cookies) for an evening of sips, sweets, shopping, and surprises.

🌸 Sun & Sea Mother’s Day Pop Up Market  @ The Point, El Segundo
🗓️ May 10, Saturday | 10:00 AM
📌 A curated outdoor market with 30 vendors, photo ops, jewelry, face painting, and sweet treats.

🌸 Mother's Day- Build a Bouquet @ Manhattan Beach Pier, MB
🗓️ May 11, Sunday | 11:00 AM
📌 Collect blooms from 32 local vendors to create your perfect Mother’s Day bouquet.

🌸 A Mother’s Day Serenade @ Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, RB
🗓️ May 11, Sunday | 4:00 PM (Dinner), 6:00 PM (Show)
📌 Get serenaded by Darnel Alexander & guests after a delicious dinner.

Wanna see more?  Check out your other options here!

🌞 Daytime Delights

🚒 Open House @ El Segundo Fire Department
🗓️ May 10, Saturday | 10:00 AM
📌 Big trucks, real heroes: your family Firehouse experience!

🖌️ Silk Dye Workshop @ Gallery of Hermosa, HB
🗓️ May 10, Saturday | 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM
📌 Learn Shibori silk dyeing from Setsuko Hayashi, an 85-year-old master artist and global teacher.

🖼️ "Nurture" Art Show Opening Reception @ Esperanza Gallery, RB
🗓️ May 10, Saturday | 3:00 PM
📌 Esperanza Gallery's “Nurture” art show opening features 12 local artists! Free refreshments.

🌃 Have a Wonderful Evening!

🥂 AREAA LA Coastal Annual Mardi Gras Fundraising Night @ Lucid Studio Motors, Torrance
🗓️ May 8, Thursday | 6:00 PM
📌 A Mardi Gras-themed evening of live music, food, silent auction, luxury cars, and charitable giving.

💫 Ecstatic Dance South Bay @ 907 Knob Hill Ave., RB
🗓️ May 8, Thursday | 6:00 PM
📌 Dance your heart away the freestyle way!

🍷 Antinori Wine Dinner @ Primo Italia, Torrance
🗓️ May 8, Thursday | 6:30 PM
📌 Primo hosts a 5-course wine dinner highlighting Antinori wines and Italian culinary artistry. Bellissimo!

🏆 20th Annual Golden Apple Awards @ Doubletree by Hilton Torrance
🗓️ May 9, Friday | 5:30 PM
📌 The 20th Annual Golden Apple Awards celebrate outstanding educators at each of the Lomita/Harbor City Schools. How about them apples?!

⛸️ Family Public Skate Night @ LA Kings Ice, Rolling Hills Estates, Palos Verdes
🗓️ May 9, Friday | 7:45 PM
📌 Skate away with your family while a live DJ spins some music.

🍝 Women’s Club of RB: 15th Annual Spaghetti Dinner @ Historic Woman’s Club of Redondo Beach
🗓️ May 10, Saturday | 5:00 PM
📌 Participate in a pasta party for a prestigious purpose!

💃 Latin Dance Party @ View Music Bar, Torrance
🗓️ May 10, Saturday | 8:00 PM
📌Get on down Latin-style, to music by Azúcar Band. Bailemos!

🎉 Bingo Night @ Decadence Restaurant & Bar, HB
🗓️ May 14, Wednesday | 7:00 PM
📌 Play BINGO in support of South Bay Volunteers.

🍽️ VEFA Gallery’s Dalí Dinner @ VEFA Gallery, Torrance
🗓️ May 14, Wednesday | 6:00 PM
📌 Indulge in a surrealistic and exquisite five-course dinner inspired by Dalí’s “Les Diners de Gala” cookbook!

🎭 Laughter is the Best Medicine!

🎤 10 Comics Show @ The Comedy & Magic Club
🗓️ May 9, Friday | 8:00 PM
📌 A showcase of ten top-tier performers will have you rolling in the aisles!

🎤 6PM in The Up Close Room "10 Comics" @ The Comedy & Magic Club
🗓️ May 10, Saturday | 6:00 PM
📌 10 comics, more intimate venue (uh-oh!) over the road - equally hilarious!

🎤 April's Fools Presents: Fools and Friends @ Second Story Theatre, HB
🗓️ May 10, Saturday | 7:30 PM
📌 Learn the art of improv in a supportive, creative, and playful community experience.

🎤 South Bay Speakeasy Comedy Club @ Unità, MB
🗓️ May 10, Saturday | 8:00 PM
📌 A BYOB comedy speakeasy at Unita Club featuring comedians from Netflix and HBO Max. Yes, BYOB!

🎤 8:30PM in the Up Close Room "10 Comics" @ The Comedy & Magic Club
🗓️ May 10, Saturday | 8:30 PM
📌 10 comics. Small room. Nowhere to hide!

🎤 Jay Leno @ The Comedy & Magic Club
🗓️ May 11, Sunday | 7:00 PM
📌 Jay Leno, the man, the myth, the legend!

🎬 Classic Movies Rock!

📽️ Classic Movies @ Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St, El Segundo
🗓️ Showing times below:
📌 One Hundred and One Dalmatians | Saturday, May 10 | 2:30 PM
📌 An Affair to Remember | Saturday, May 10 | 7:00 PM
📌 Janet Klein and Her Parlor Boys | Sunday, May 11 | 2:30 PM

🎶 Live Music This Weekend

There are some cracking live music options around the South Bay this weekend.
Here are a few worth mentioning….See the full list here!

🎸 Pricey Diggs @ Project Barley Taps & Grill, RB
🗓️ May 10, Saturday | 2:00 PM
📌 Word on the Strand is they’re amazing!

🎶 Yacht Rock Party w/ Yachtzee @ The Lighthouse, HB
🗓️ May 10, Saturday | 4:00 PM
📌 Who can resist some Doobie Brothers and Christopher Cross classics?

🎺 New Orleans Comes to Hermosa! @ Patrick Molloy's Sports Club, HB
🗓️ May 10, Saturday | 7:45 PM
📌 Monthly New Orleans music night with great food and funky vibes.

🎸 Dylanfest @ Torino Plaza, Torrance Cultural Arts Center
🗓️ May 11, Sunday | 12:00 PM
📌 8 hours of Bob Dylan music by over 50 musicians! See Featured Section above.

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