Open season for annual South Bay Big Wave Challenge started last week with an event kick-off at Dive N Surf and special appearance by Greg Knoll. The contest, put on by the South Bay Boardriders Club and other sponsors requires authentic documentation of a surfer successfully tackling the mightiest curl in photo or video format. The window of opportunity to chase down the big one ends March 31st, 2016. Big wave enthusiasts and fellow photographers must abide by wave riding boundaries that begin in the south at Indicators (Palos Verdes) and stretch all the way north to Dockweiler Beach. Most likely venues for a big wave in the South Bay are Redondo Beach’s Breakwall in front of the Chart House, the deep canyon swells off El Porto in Manhattan Beach, and the aforementioned point break at Indicators that operates along Bluff Cove in Palos Verdes. The winning photographer and surfer will be awarded cash and prizes for the biggest wave ridden in the South Bay sometime in April 2016.
Below are a list of South Bay Evens happening this weekend.
Unknown surfer rides a wave at the Breakwall in Redondo Beach late January in 2014 (Photo by South Bay Events).
Blog: First Dine Out Torrance Week, Keep Your Receipt Possibly taking a nod from other successful restaurant weeks like dineLA or Dine MB, the city of Torrance and its chamber of commerce have put together their first week long event that puts a spotlight on dining out at chamber member restaurants and breweries with the potential of winning a prize valued at $300 if you can remember to keep your receipt. more info
Reggae Nights Every Friday at The Boogie: Friday, November 13, 2015 – 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM Starting this Friday night at The Boogie comes “Live Reggae Nights.” Every Friday night The Boogie, an amazing little, waterfront gem on the beautiful Redondo Pier pumps LIVE REGGAE BANDS & Jamaican Gold sound Dj’s with a wonderful one love twist. The Boogie is located on the Redondo Pier. more info
Scar Wars: Beach Cities Roller Derby Home Team Championships: Friday, November 13, 2015 – 8:00PM-10:00PM Full Contact Women’s flat track Roller Derby with two closely matched teams that know each other very well. Also there will be local bands, food, alcohol, vendors, after party and a unique Friday night experience. All ages welcome (alcohol with ID). The theme for the final bout of the season is Star Wars. Dress up as your favorite Star Wars character! Location: The Longshoremen’s Memorial Hall, 231 West C Street in Wilmington. more information
National Adoption Weekend Event: Saturday, November 14, 2015 – Sunday, November 15, 2015 – 10:00am-4:00pm Zazzy Cats Kitty Rescue is hosting an adoption event with other animal rescue organizations like Bullies and Buddies and Whiskers & Tails There will be raffles, food trucks, music and pets! Locations: PetSmart at 2730 Pacific Coast Highway in Torrance. zazzycats.org
The Wonder Years: Saturday, November 14, 2015 – Various Not the sit-com with Fred Savage and Winnie Cooper but a one man performance by Pat Hazell (formerly a writer for Seinfeld) entertains audiences at James R. Armstrong Theatre in Torrance with his show ode to the Baby Boomer generation: The Wonder Years . There are two performances this Saturday at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Armstrong Theatre is located at 3330 Civic Center Drive. tickets
Regional Film Premiere: “Landfill Harmonic, A Symphony of the Human Spirit”: Saturday, November 14, 2015 – 7:30pm-Close The event will take place at the Hermosa Beach Community Theatre, located at 710 Pier Ave. Hermosa Cinema Society members will have an exclusive reception beginning at 6:00pm before the screening begins at 7:30pm. After the screening the Recycled Orchestra, flown in from Paraguay, will perform live along with a hosted Q & A session with filmmakers. A percentage of all membership and general-admission proceeds will be donated to the ONEHOPE Foundation. tickets
South Bay Focus by TAM: Saturday, November 14, 2015 – 6:00 – 9:00 pm This Saturday Torrance Art Museum hosts an opening reception for new exhibition South Bay Focus. Over fifty artists from around the beach cities, Long Beach and San Pedro show off their artistic knick-knacks. The reception is free to the public with no RSVP necessary. TAM is located at 3320 Civic Center Drive. more info
Rock & Brews 5th Annual Beer Festival: Sunday, November 15, 2015 – Noon – 5:00 PM Rock & Brews El Segundo host their 5th beer festival featuring local beer from the guys across the street, El Segundo Brewing Co., Strand Brewing Co., Monkish Brewing and others. A brewers’ panel will be present; tickets are $45. Rock & Brews El Segundo is located at 143 Main Street. tickets