Breweries and dads are synonymous; it’s an ingenious marketing package that combines quality and a do-it-yourself flavor that all dads identify with. Luckily, breweries and craft beer have officially taken root in the South Bay thanks to Joe Elliot and Rick Marcello, owners of The Strand Brewing Company in Torrance, as well as others like El Segundo Brewing Company and Smog City Brewery (Torrance). This Sunday take dad on some craft beer tasting field trips around the South Bay or journey up to Santa Monica for the 2nd annual Father’s Day CollaBREWtive Brunch that pairs craft beer and coffee. Local breweries ESBC, Monkish Brewing, and Smog City Brewery will be participating in Saturday’s CollaBREWtive Brunch. Cost per adult is $65 and reservations are required.
Keep dad active this Sunday with the Father’s Day Edition of the Manhattan Beach 5K where top finishers, toddlers through dads, receive a cookie medal. If dad is a tried and true watermen, then send him a reminder about this Sunday’s ROCK2ROCK Paddleboard Race that covers 22 miles from the isthmus of Catalina Island to Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro.
Below are a list of South Bay Events. Enjoy the weekend!
Free Movies on The Boardwalk at the Redondo Beach Pier – Soul Surfer: Friday, June 13, 2014 – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm This free event will feature movies every Friday evening throughout the month of June including Soul Surfer, American Graffiti and Frozen. The Redondo Pier Association invites visitors to arrive early and enjoy a pre-movie bite to eat or drink at one of the many restaurants located on Fisherman’s Wharf and International Boardwalk. This Friday’s free movie is Soul Surfer, bring a beach chair and a blanket. More Info
11th Annual Hermosa Beach ArtWalk: Saturday, June 14, 2014 – Sunday, June 15, 2014 – 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMThis year over nearly 100 local and regional artists will be able to, once again, set-up a booth on the front lawn of the Hermosa Beach Community Center located at Pacific Coast Highway and Pier Avenue. Originally inspired by local artist Ken Klade who began this community not for profit organization and art exhibition to promote art education & appreciation. More Info
San Pedro Shred’s Festival of Skate this Saturday The first San Pedro Shred: Festival of Skate happened right around this time last year on the curvy black-top where Gaffey St. meets 36th St. It’s back again this Saturday in full tail-slide position with more sponsors, skateboarders, and what hopes to be a bigger audience the second time around. More Info
Monday June 16th Viewing Party on Hermosa Beach Pier
Manhattan Beach 5K: Father’s Day Edition : Sunday, June 15, 2014 – 7:13 AM – 9:30 AM Start your summer on the right foot in beautiful Manhattan Beach. Bring the whole family and run/walk during the lowest tide of the season. Race out and back along the water’s edge, then stay and play at the beach and enjoy the many fine bars and restaurants in downtown Manhattan Beach. You won’t find anything else like it. More Info
The Rising – Tribute to Bruce Springsteen at Saint Rocke: Sunday, June 15, 2014 – 6:00PM – Close Spend Father’s Day with The Boss! This is the 30th anniversary of Born in the USA being released and The Rising will play that album start to finish as part of their set. More Info
USA vs Ghana Viewing Party on the Hermosa Beach Pier: Monday, June 16, 2014 – 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM Not necessarily a weekend event but worth an honorable mention since The World Cup only comes around once every four years. Just like they did in 2010, the LA Galaxy are hosting another Viewing Party to kick off this year’s World Cup on Hermosa Beach Pier. There will be a gigantic TV screen for fans to view the match that starts at 3pm, players and alumni from the LA Galaxy will be in attendance to sign autographs around 2:00pm, and posters & gear for U.S. Men’s Soccer Team and the LA Galaxy will be given out. The event is free and open to the public. More Info