The start of 2015 should make for a lazy South Bay weekend, plain and simple. For most, reality won’t settle in till about Monday morning when schools and traffic along PCH come back to their normal routines. There are a couple fun things happening this weekend and if you want to get out and explore the South Bay while burning some candied, holiday calories, check out our outdoors page. There are a treasure chest trove of hikes along the backside of Rancho Palos Verdes that are well documented by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. If you need a little competition with your exercise, our friend, character, and long-time motivator G.I. Joe celebrates fifteen years of business. Joe will grapple with a maximum of 15 challengers for at least two minutes each, a total of 30 minutes, in submission-only matches (no punches, legs/ankle lock or kicks allowed only joint locks and submission holds)! It’s his own way of saying thanks and should be fun.
The South Bay Boardriders Club first surf contest is once again canceled according to their facebook page, “Surf Series Contest #1 is being Postponed AGAIN due to Mother Ocean not providing swell and contestable conditions. Stay tuned for updates and again we appreciate your patience.”
Have a relaxing, lazy weekend! Below are a list of South Bay Events.
Hike down to Sacred Cove in Rancho Palos Verdes.
Dancing Legends at Old Town Music Hall in El Segundo: Friday, January 02, 2015 – Sunday, January 04, 2015 Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers make thier dancing debut in ‘Flying Down to Rio” at the Old Town Music Hall, located at 140 Richmond St. in El Segundo, Jan. 2, 3, 4. The film is notable for the first pairing of Astaire and Rogers, who would go on to star in nine more films. Screenings are Friday at 8:15 p.m. Saturday, 2:30 and 8:15 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. General admission is $10, and seniors 62 and over are $8. more info
Live Music at BALEENkitchen: Thursday, January 01, 2015 – Saturday, January 03, 2015 BALEENkitchen hosts an array of musical artists this weekend and throughout the year with live music performances every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night. All through the month of January , an eclectic weekend combination of soulful & intimate artists will perform on the lounge side of BALEENkitchen. This weekend, hard touring cover band Feed the Kitty grace the intimate stage at BALEENkitchen. more info
GI Joe 15 Years in Business : Saturday, January 03, 2015 – 9:00 AM – Noon Test your endurance and skill. Get on the mat for TWO MINUTES with one of the fiercest gladiators in the past history of cage fighting/UFC, Joe Charles. G.I. Joe, one of the former World Super-Fighting Champion. He brought back the super heavy weight title he won in Moscow where he is known as “The Black Russian.” For general information please call Joe @ 310 980-9339. more info
Atomic Punks – A Tribute to Van Halen: Saturday, January 03, 2015 – 9:00 PM – Close Live the legacy of a screaming guitar solo with a little arena rock flavor this Saturday at Saint Rocke as the Atomic Punks pay tribute to a David Lee Roth type of Van Halen. more info
Help Our Vietnam Veterans – Clean Out Your Garage/Closets and Help the VVA: Saturday, January 03, 2015 – 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Help West Torrance Robotics support the Vietnam Veterans of America by bringing your used/saleable items this Saturday, January 3rd. Please share this even to all your friends. Used item collection for the VVA this Saturday at the West High Robotics Room (5204 Spencer Street) from 10:00am – 2:00pm. Contact Michael Tamaki, WTR President for details. wtrobotics@gmail.com. more info