Mix together America’s unofficial holiday, the Super Bowl, with a 10K/5k run, a pre-race costume contest, prizes and the result is a full and comprehensive Sunday Funday. The 38th Annual Super Bowl 10K/5k Costume Contest presented by the folks at King Harbor Association puts a design emphasis on an annual running competition where participants are encouraged to run in costume. Creativity is a highlight of this event and will be rewarded. King Harbor Association sponsors this popular contest and awards can be won for the following: best male and female costume, best group costumes and this year, best celebrity costume! more info
Below are a list of South Bay Events happening this weekend.
Studio Cabaret Series: Johnny Boyd: Friday, February 5, 2016 – Saturday, February 6, 2016 – 7:30 PM Johnny has the romanticism of a crooner, the boyish good looks of a classic, golden-era matinee idol, and the true passion, soul and vision of a renegade artist. Relax in the intimate setting of the Nakano Theatre at four-seat cocktail tables and enjoy a delicious dinner provided by a local restaurant.… and don’t forget to save room for some of the amazing goodies from Daddy’s Gourmet Cookies available at intermission. General admission tickets are $33 per person, $43 with dinner. more info
E.N Young at Sol Venue: Friday, February 5, 2016 – 7:30 PM – Close San Diego roots reggae artist E.N Young performs live at Sol Venue in Carson Friday night around 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 – $30; Sol Venue is located at 313 E Carson St. in Carson.
Free Family Friendly Event at SEA Lab: Saturday, February 6, 2016 – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Get into the Valentine’s Day spirit with the SEA Lab! Make your own valentine to take home and share with a loved one, take a guided touch tank tour, play games and help feed some animals. SEA Lab is part of the LA Conservation Corps and is located at 1021 N Harbor Dr. in Redondo Beach.
Free LACMA Workshop at Torrance Library: Saturday, February 6, 2016 – 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Los Angeles County Museum of Art artists are coming to make a special on-site visit at the Civic Center Library to teach a family art workshop. The class is designed to stimulate critical thinking, support creative expression, and provide meaningful experiences with art for artists of all ages. This free workshop is limited to the first 25 participants. Register by calling the Southeast Library at (310) 530-5044. www.torrance.gov
Dankbowl 2016 at El Segundo Brewing Co.: Saturday, February 6, 2016 – Noon This weekend El Segundo Brewing Co. is participating in the 16th Bistro Double / Triple IPA Festival up in in Hayward (CA); last year they took home gold medal honors for their Hammerland Double IPA. ESBC celebrates Super Bowl Sunday with a hop minded pre-party the day before on Saturday dubbed the Dankbowl where elbow benders can vote on their favorite, dankest brew: Power Plant Triple IPA, Hop Tanker Double IPA, Hammerland, Two 5 Left and others. El Segundo Brewing Co. is located at 140 Main St in the Gundo. more info
Crude Craft at South Bay Customs: Saturday, February 6, 2016 – 7:00 PM Inside South Bay Custom’s one of a kind motorcycle shop, art gallery and live music venue, an event called Crude Craft will feature multiple explosive performances Saturday night. The master food mechanics behind Fill R Up Gastro Garage’s fiery spectacle will be providing blow-torched dishes that will satisfy your belly. Live music provided by The Midnight Screening, Frantic Rockers and The Curly Wolf. Ticket includes admission, food and three craft beer tickets; advance online tickets are $25 ($30 day of). South Bay Customs is located at 115 Penn Street in El Segundo. www.southbaycustoms.net
SPIFFest Screens Academy Award Nominated Short Films at San Pedro’s Warner Grand Theatre It’s about a couple weeks before the 2016 Oscar Awards dole out cooper looking statuettes to Hollywood’s best and brightest, but down near the Port of Los Angeles, not far from the glamour of studio lots and paparazzi shots, the San Pedro International Film Fest imports a special screening of Academy Award nominated films in the Best Live Action Short Film category Saturday night at the Historic Warner Grand Theatre. more info
Mardi Gras Party at Ocean Bar: Saturday, February 6, 2016 – 9:00 PM Pre-Super Bowl Mardi Gras Party Saturday night at Ocean Bar in Hermosa Beach featuring performances by Lavelle Dupree and Brazilian Samba Dancers in huge feathered costumes. Mardi Gras/Carnaval theme with two floors of great music. Feel free to wear costumes, masks and beads. Ocean Bar is located at 1301 Manhattan Ave. in Hermosa Beach.
Sunday Rides at Automobile Driving Museum: Sunday, February 7 – 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM Every Sunday ( weather permitting ) the ADM features three different cars in their ride program. This Sunday guests can take a ride in following: 1931 Model A Roadster, 1909 Model T & 1960 Pontiac Bonneville. Must be 10 years of age and older to ride. ADM is located at 610 Lairport St. in El Segundo. www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org
Tidepool Hike at Abalone Cove: Sunday, February 7, 2016 – 1:30 PM The volunteer organization Los Serenos de Point Vicente offer free, docent led hikes of Rancho Palos Verdes’ Abalone Cove this Sunday starting at 1:30 p.m. If it rains, the hike is canceled. Abalone Shoreline Park is located at 5970 Palos Verdes Drive South in Rancho Palos Verdes. www.losserenos.org