In a way this South Bay weekend is a mere warm-up to next weekend’s 4th of July bonanza that will surely take place around the beach cities as America’s independence celebration casts off on a three-day pleasure cruise around the South Bay (4th of July lands on a Friday this year). Oil up and fix the chain on your beach cruiser and put some air in the tires to make sure your two-wheel mode of transportation is Strand ready. There are some fantastic fireworks shows that happen at King Harbor’s Seaside Lagoon and the privately funded barge off Torrance Beach on the 4th, but if you feel like setting off your own firework show this year, consider purchasing a pack of sparklers or magic snakes from the firework stand run by the Wounded Heroes of America. They are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping injured veterans from the most recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Wounded Heroes for America firework stand will be at W. Rosecrans Ave in Hawthorne just passed the Rosecrans 405 freeway exit all through next week until they sell out. All proceeds go to help Wounded Vets. Be aware though, it is illegal to light off fireworks in all South Bay cities, the closest cities that permit “safe and sane” fireworks are Hawthorne and Lawndale.
Below are a list of South Bay Events. Have a good weekend!
Beach Volleyball time-out in Hermosa Beach
Free Movies on The Boardwalk at the Redondo Beach Pier – Frozen: Friday, June 27, 2014 – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm The Redondo Pier Association continues their inaugural Free Movies on the Boardwalk at the Redondo Beach Pier this Friday, June 27th at 7:00 p.m. This is the last Friday for Free Movies on the Boardwalk which will feature the movie Frozen. More Info
Riviera Village Summer Festival: Saturday, June 28, 2014 – Sunday, June 29, 2014 – 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM The 36th edition of the Riviera Village Summer Festival will be celebrated from June 28-29th, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. each day in Redondo Beach. The event brings music, food, drink, carnival rides, and an Arts & Crafts Festival to the area. This family-friendly event annually helps launch the summer season in the Beach Cities. More Info
Naja’s Place 6th Annual IPA Festival If you have been by Naja’s Place in the last couple days, you might have noticed a less than robust tap list than normal as the folks behind the bar are prepping and cleaning their tap lines for what is now Naja’s sixth IPA Festival that starts this Wednesday at 2:00pm. It is a week long event that caters to the most effervescent beer seasoning around, hops. More Info
Sunday Funday Marina Concert and Cookout at BALEENkitchen: Sunday, June 29, 2014 – 3:00pm – 6:00pmMark your calendar for June 29th and attend BALEENkitchen’s Sunday Funday Marina Concert and Cookout! Come on down and unwind this Sunday with views of the Portofino Marina from 3pm – 6pm and grab a seat in a fire pit. Make your own burger at the Gourmet Burger Bar; live music by Feed the Kitty. Click here to take a look at the Sunday Funday menu.
Manhattan Beach Concerts in the Park: Hot August Night: Sunday, June 29, 2014 – 5:00 – 7:00 PM Manhattan Beach Concerts in the Park run from the last week in June through Labor Day weekend, and has featured such artists as the Doo-Wah Riders and fantastic tribute bands, as well as a host of other talented musicians. These performances are open seating and free to the public. This Sunday Hot August Nights, a tribute to Neil Diamond, perform live at Polliwog Park(1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd Manhattan Beach) from 5pm to 7pm. More Info