Next weekend SPIFFest returns to San Pedro’s historic 6th Street district, a three-day film fest that aims to celebrate the diverse culture and community of San Pedro with a wide spectrum of independent film, documentaries, and shorts.The San Pedro International Film Festival is making its fourth exhibition Friday October 9th through Sunday October 11th with cinema that include five short film blocks, including a Charles Bukowski short film block and the 2016 Lunafest Program, music videos, computer-based discoveries in the fields of special effects & filming and much more. Festival goers can attend Q&A with filmmakers and gain access to VIP events following feature film screenings. SPIFFest
Below are some South Bay Events happening this weekend.
Unknown longboarder surfing at 50th International Surf Festival south of Hermosa Beach Pier (Photo by South Bay Events).
From Rio To Bahia Brazilian Carnaval Night: Friday, October 2, 2015 – 9:PM – 2:AM Who said you need go to Brazil or wait until February to enjoy the contagious energy of the Brazilian Carnaval? Samba And More Entertainment invite the South Bay to the most fun and electric Carnaval event. Performances by: beautiful Samba Dancers, batucada drummers with an electric drum circle, Samba And More Band & DJ Yukicito. Delicious Brazilian food provided by Panelas Brazil Cuisine. Location is The Boogie(New venue at the Redondo Beach Pier, down the stairs right next to Brixton) at 100 Fisherman’s Wharf in Redondo Beach. Tickets are $10 at the door.
Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair 2015 in the South Bay One of the best-kept secrets in the South Bay is happening this weekend! The 43rd Annual Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair is being held on October 3-4th, 2015. The popularity of the fair is explained by the fact that it attracts everyone under the sun, from families and art lovers, to free speech advocates and fair food fanatics, and those that would rather hang out in the South Bay’s favorite Beer Garden. Visit our website to learn more about Manhattan Beach’s hometown tradition since 1972.
Volunteer Orientation w/ Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Did you ever want to volunteer? Volunteering is rewarding, fun and a healthy way to make a difference. Join PVPLC this weekend for their All Volunteer Orientation this Saturday at 12pm at Ladera Linda Community Center. Everyone is welcome to come learn about the Conservancy and the work they do to preserve the peninsula. To sign-up visit: http://pvplc.volunteerhub.comLadera Linda Community Center is located at 32201 Forrestal Dr in Rancho Palos Verdes.
9th Annual Great Hermosa Beach Glass Pumpkin Patch 2015: Saturday, October 3, 2015 – Sunday, October 4, 2015 – 11am- 6pm For sale and display hundreds of hand made glass pumpkins priced from $25-$125 (credit cards accepted). Proceeds will directly benefit the local contributing glass artists. This years location is Clark Building at 861 Valley Drive in Hermosa Beach.
Hermosa Beach Hotdogger Longboard Contest: Saturday, October 3, 2015 – 7:00 AM Saturday October 3rd, The Hermosa Beach Hotdogger Championship presented by Subaru Pacific will be taking place south-side of the Hermosa Beach Pier. Hotdogging, nose rides, radical wipe-outs and classic (single-fin) cut backs are just some of the maneuvers that will once again return to Hermosa Beach. Find out more about Saturday’s Hotdogger Championship at: www.hbhotdoggers.com
2nd Annual RU Classic Car Show: Saturday, October 3, 2015 – 9:00am – 3:00pm Redondo Union High School PTSA is hosting its 2nd Annual RU Classic Car Show October 3, 2015. Come out to enjoy the community event and see the classic cars, RUHS Jazz Band, will have great food and a live DJ with family & friends. more info
7th Annual LA Printers Fair at The International Printing Museum, Carson, CA: Saturday, October 3, 2015 – 10:00 am-4:00 pm Come and peruse a wide range of vendors of Paper, Ink & Graphic Arts, Rare Books, Printing Presses and Equipment on sale. The Printers Fair showcases the art of letterpress printing and paper in historical and contemporary forms. The International Printing Museum is located at 315 W. Torrance Blvd in Carson, (310) 515-7166. more info
3rd Annual Brewer’s Chili Cook-Off: Saturday, October 3, 2015 – 4:00 PM Select Beer Store in Redondo Beach will be featuring local breweries around LA and Orange counties and inviting the brewers in for an epic chili cook-off. You get to try their chili and vote for your favorite. Chili tasting starts at 4pm. Plus, you get to enjoy beers from each of the breweries that are participating. Select Beer Store is located at 1613 South Pacific Coast Highway. more info
LACMA On-Site: Family Art Workshops Get the LACMA workshop experience without the drive. Los Angeles County Museum of Art artists are coming to make a special on-site visit at the Katy Geissert Civic Center Library in Torrance 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 (310) 618-5964.