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Spotlight: Thursday, April 23 The Art of John Van Hamersveld, Hermosa Museum Thursday, April 23. An exclusive discussion and Q&A with 2026 inductee John Van Hamersveld at the Hermosa Beach Museum. Make sure you don’t miss this opportunity to see some of Van Hamersveld’s work exhibited, hear him in conversation with Chris Miller, ask him […]
Spotlight: Thursday, April 16 Springfest, Redondo Beach Through Sunday, April 19. Experience four days of rides, entertainment, food, games, and family fun at the South Bay’s signature spring festival. Whether you’re coming for the thrill rides, live performances, or community vibes, Springfest has something for everyone. Tickets, festival hours, parking, entertainment lineup, and a whole […]
by Kevin Cody Surfboard shaper Pat Rawson is the least locally known, and best globally known of the 2026 Hermosa Beach Surfer Walk of Fame inductees. That’s because the year after graduating from Westchester High, in 1972, against his parents’ wishes, he moved to Hawaii. Over the next decade Rawson emerged as the most prominent […]
Thursday, April 9 Vietnam Veterans of America Fundraiser Help raise funds for Veterans of America South Bay Chapter 53 at the Comedy and Magic Club. Tickets $25. Check in by 7:30 p.m. doors open at 6:30 p.m. 1018 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach. Payment may be made by PayPal at vva53.org/donate-1 or by check made out […]
Easter at the beach Sunday, April 5 St. Peter’s by the Sea Celebrate an early morning Easter Sunday at 6 a.m. Sunrise Communion service overlooking the Pacific Ocean. 10 a.m. Easter service in the St Peter’s by the Sea sanctuary will include beautiful traditional and praise worship and a hopeful message in a family-friendly setting. […]
Spotlight: Tour de Pier Art installation South Bay artists are putting their creative spin on stationary bikes with The Art of the Ride, sponsored by the 14th Annual Tour de Pier. Five stationary bikes will be given a makeover to raise awareness about the Tour de Pier. The bikes will be on display at select […]
Thursday, March 19 After Hours with Jim Kempton, Hermosa Museum Join former Surfer Magazine editor Jim Kempton for a discussion of Stars, Cars, and Guitars at the Hermosa Beach Museum. Kempton is the executive director of the California Surf Museum in Oceanside, which produced the traveling Stars, Cars, & Guitars exhibit currently on display at […]
Thursday, March 12 Councilmember Community Forum, Hermosa Hermosa Beach Councilmember Dean Francois hosts a community forum for residents to discuss current civic issues. 6 – 8 p.m. Hermosa Beach City Council Chambers, 1315 Valley Drive. RSVP is optional to Dean Francois at DFrancois@hermosabeach.gov. Cancer-Fighting Foods – Zoom Cancer Support Community South Bay hosts a free […]
Spotlight: Sunday, March 8 Redondo Pier Kite Festival The 52nd Annual Kite Festival, presented by Redondo Pier Association. Free, all-ages, family-friendly event that will fill the sky over the ocean with hundreds of colorful kites. Held at 100 Fisherman’s Wharf, the event features contests, face painting, arts and crafts, a caricature artist, and a scavenger […]
1 Sunday MARCH Trolls, SC Botanic Garden Starting March 1, general garden admission will include Thomas Dambo’s TROLLS: A Field Study, a whimsical expedition featuring 12 large Trolls crafted entirely from reclaimed wood. Ongoing through March. Open every day from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula. For tickets and information […]
Spotlight: Wednesday, March 4 Dolphin Committee presentation, MB Library The Roundhouse Aquarium’s Dolphin Committee will host a free public presentation at the Manhattan Beach Library led by global expedition photographer Kirill Umrikhin. Umrikhin brings more than 20 years of experience capturing wildlife and extreme environments around the world, along with insights into the challenges facing […]
Thursday, February 19 SBSC Surf Awards Win Money & Prizes! Submit videos for Best Ride, Barrel, Air, Grom, Wipeout, Female wave of Winter, and Short Film. The South Bay Surf Awards are open to all surfers, on any wave ridden in the South Bay between November 1 and March 31. Winners of each of the […]