The latest art experience from the art laboratory on Main Street in El Segundo looks deep into Mirrorworld, a collection of illustrated stories from bestselling children’s author Cornelia Funke, to examine the connection between inspiration and imagination in our high-tech, high-finance, high-art-priced age. ESMoA will open SPARK on Sunday, February 22 starting at 10:00am. The art experience will run through June 21, 2015. www.esmoa.org
Peruse on down for a list of South Bay Events happening this weekend.
Bloody Mary Throwdown at Abigaile in Hermosa Beach (Photo Courtesy of Abigaile Restaurant)
Waterfront Education Family Paddle Boarding: Friday, February 20, 2015 – 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM LEAP onto SUPs Pilot program is a collaboration between Waterfront Education and Tarsan Paddle Board Shop. Students will learn stand up paddling (SUP), while exploring the ocean’s influence on us and our influence on the ocean. All classes take place in the sheltered King Harbor basin, behind the break wall. more info
With The Beatles Concert Experience at Alpine Village: Friday, February 20, 2015 – 9pm – Close Alpine Village presents, “With The Beatles” a live concert experience this Friday night playing all of your favorite hits by the Fab Four! For a $10 cover charge you can witness a great tribute band play those fab-tabulous fab four hits direct from the beer hall stage. New Belgium Brewing Co. will have five beers on tap for the show. Alpine Village is located at 833 W Torrance Blvd in Torrance. more info
Jim Kimo West, Aloha Night: Saturday, February 21, 2015 – 8:00 PM Hawaiian “slack-key” guitarist, JIM “KIMO” WEST is one of the few masters of this acoustic guitar style known in Hawaii as “ki ho’alu”, literally “loosen the string.” Besides performing traditional songs, he is best known for creating new compositions and tunings and his original work has been featured in Disney TV movies, Honda commercials, documentaries and independent feature films. Jim Kimo West performs live Saturday night at the Grand Annex in San Pedro, 478 W 6th St. more info
Throw Your Own Oscar Party at Saint Rocke: Sunday, February 22, 2015 – 5:00 PM Watch the Oscars on Saint Rocke’s Big Screen! Feel like a movie star! Call to reserve your VIP section at (310)372-0035. Bring four people and get champagne specials. Red Carpet entrance & giveaways! Saint Rocke is located at 142 Pacific Coast Hwy in Hermosa Beach. more info
Sunday Bloody Funday, “A Bloody Mary Throwdown”: Sunday, February 22, 2015 – Noon – 7:00 PM Join Abigaile for their first ever ‘BLOODY MARY THROWDOWN’ at both Abigaile and Ocean Bar on Sunday, February 22, from noon – 7pm. Eight of the South Bays best bartenders will all gather to find out just who makes the best Bloody. Abigaile is located at 1301 Manhattan Avenue in Hermosa Beach. more info
Wine and Beer Tasting for Beach Cities Robotics: Sunday, February 22, 2015 – 4:00 – 7:00 PM Head over to Amore Vino for a fun afternoon fundraising for Beach Cities Robotics. Each ticket is $25 and includes either a wine or beer tasting and appetizers from local restaurants and vendors. A silent auction and raffles are also planned. Tasting event will take place at Amore Vino in Old Town Torrance. more info