Torrance is rich in skateboarding history and has been a backdrop for all types of classic skateboard magazine spreads, down from the 1970s all the way to the 21st century. The last time Vanguard Skate & Surf Shop hosted a skateboard contest all the South Bay surf shops showed up for some industry fun that was politely dubbed Battle of the Shops(2012). This Sunday Vanguard brings the youthful current of South Bay skateboarding to its parking lot turned skateboard arena called Game of Skate. Skaters can expect to flex their kung-fu manevers atop rails, boxes, a pyramid, and a mini-ramp (very, very small half-pipe). Anybody who signs up for Game of Skate will be allowed to purchase anything inside Vanguard’s shop at a 20% discount. The contest is free.
Game of Skate goes down this Sunday July 27th and sign-ups are ONLY available in the shop. Putting your signature on a waiver is a MUST, only skaters that sign the waiver will be allowed to carve up the mini ramp. There are only 30 spots available. Game of Skate will take place at Vanguard Surf & Skate parking lot, located at 5205 Pacific Coast Hwy. in Torrance. For more information call the shop at 310-373-2501.
Take a look below for more South Bay Events happening this weekend.
Game of Skate at Vanguard Surf Shop in South Torrance
Floating Man: The Sketchbook Drawings of David Rinehart: Friday, July 25, 2014 – 10-4 M-F, 1-4 Sun Opening reception for David Rinehart featuring sixty watercolor landscapes, pen and ink drawings and sketches titled Floating Man is the first comprehensive exhibition of personal sketchbook drawings by this internationally known architect. The reception takes place Friday night between 6pm and 9pm at the Palos Verdes Art Center and then opens to the public through September 7th. More Info
2014 Summer of Music “Free Concerts on the Pier” Presented by the Redondo Pier Association: Saturday, July 26, 2014 – 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The biggest free concert series in the South Bay returns to Redondo Beach Pier with music from an eclectic lineup of emerging, local, national and international touring bands. Every Thursday and Saturday evening, the Redondo Beach Pier will be filled with sounds of Blues, Reggae, Rock, Rockabilly, Salsa or Swing music. Food and beverages are available for purchase at the pier. This Saturday come on down to the Redondo Pier and watch The Funkomatics perform live from 6pm to 8pm. All pier events are free, open to the public, weather permitting. For event updates, visit Redondo Pier on Facebook.
Till Dawn Takes Over Sunday Beach House at Ocean Bar: Sunday, July 27th, Noon SBH this Sunday at Ocean Bar hosted by bikini.com and Till Dawn Group takeover party featuring Robe Rage, Dj Kay-G, Dj Zeb and Dj RPM. No cover all day. More Info
1st Annual Handmade In South Bay Sizzling Summer Bazaar: Sunday, July 27, 2014 – Noon – 4:00 PMHandmade In South Bay is a group of handmade-only entrepreneurs committed to promoting one another and the values of buying handmade in the South Bay area. Handmade in the South Bay’s first summer bazaar happens this Sunday at The Ken Miller Recreation Center in Torrance from noon to 4:00pm. More Info
Torrance Antique Street Faire: Sunday, July 27, 2014 – 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Over 200 vendors will showcase one-of-a-kind collectibles like vintage furniture, glassware, books, jewelry, toys and much more. Don’t fret if you miss the fair this weekend…Downtown Torrance hosts the event the fourth Sunday of every month. Antique shopping at its best. More Info
The Songwriter Series at Saint Rocke: Sunday, July 27, 2014 – 7:00 PM Hear the songs & the stories behind them is the theme behind Saint Rocke’s Songwriter Series. Host Steve McClintock takes an intimate audience on a personal journey through the minds of songwriters and their creative processes. It’s an evening of live interviews and music from popular and unknown artists that will be live streamed around the world via www.irocke.com. Saint Rocke is located at 142 Pacific Coast Hwy, Hermosa Beach. More Info
Manhattan Beach Concerts in the Park: Sunday, July 27, 2014 – 3:45 PM – 7:00 PM It runs from the last week in June through Labor Day weekend, and has featured such artists as the Doo-Wah Riders and Fantastic Diamond, as well as a host of other talented musicians. These performances are open seating and free to the public. This Sunday is a double feature of music first from the youthful spirit of The Hyperion Outfall Serenaders performing 3:45pm to 4:45pm, then a tribute to Elvis by Scot Bruce shakes his hips from 5pm to 7pm. All performances are at Polliwog Park(1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd Manhattan Beach) from 5pm to 7pm. Visit our official South Bay Summer Concert page to find out about other free concerts happening in the beach cities.