Summer and ice cream share a sophisticated yet sweet partnership with the child in all of us, it is a warm-weather rite of passage to make a lazy, unscheduled office escape or post-dinner waltz down to a local ice cream shop for a frozen treat. This weekend (or next) make sure you make time to pay a visit to one of the many creamy businesses that have a South Bay zip code like Handel’s in Redondo Beach or Manhattan Beach Creamery. One of the more iconic ice cream stands sits in Old Town Torrance and has had the same location since 1947. Foster’s Freeze at 1624 Cravens Ave is an homage to the many derivations that can come from soft serve ice cream: Orange Freeze, a chocolate dipped cone, banana milkshake, a Twister (i.e. peanut butter & jelly mixed w/ vanilla soft-serve), and the menu goes on. Foster’s Freeze in Old Town Torrance has an antique look and an old-fashioned sensibility that make it quite a treasure on a hot weekend.
Below are a list of South Bay Events happening this weekend.
Lunchtime crowd at Foster’s Freeze in Old Town Torrance (Photo by South Bay Events).
Summer Movies at Seaside Lagoon: Friday, August 28, 2015 – 8:15 PM This summer the King Harbor Association sponsors a new event: Summer Movies at Seaside Lagoon. The new summer movie series runs select Friday nights through July & August and starts at 8:15 pm. The event is free to attend and open to the public. The next movie Summer Movie at Seaside Lagoon is “Back to the Future” (PG) Friday August 28th. Bring your own blanket and low-back beach chairs. Food will be available for purchase at Ruby’s Diner via their take-out window. Parking validation available for the event. more info
Cowboy Boot Camp® Presents: Wild West in the Garden : Friday, August 28, 2015 – 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM Kick back in the Amphitheater at South Coast Botanic Gardens for an evening concert under the stars and enjoy the music of seven-time Western Music Association’s “Entertainer of the Year,” Dave Stamey. This award-winning, singer-songwriter and genuine cowboy blends his lyrics with melodies that will make you feel you are truly traveling down a dusty road, across fields and ranches smelling the soft scent of sage as if a gentle breeze was touching your face. Cold brews and wine will be available for purchase at the event. South Coast Botanic Gardens is located at 26300 Crenshaw Boulevard in Rolling Hills Estates. more info
Molly’s Revenge at the Grand Annex: Friday, August 28, 2015 – 8:00 PM Known for their unique and infectious enthusiasm, MOLLY’s REVENGE fires up the stage with lively Celtic jigs and reels. Based in Santa Cruz, the trio remarkably commands the distinctive traditional musical style of Scotland and Ireland. Voted “Best Band of 2005” at the Live Oak Music Festival in Santa Ynez, CA, John Doyle, founding member of Solas, gives his stamp of approval stating: “Molly’s Revenge brings to the music a vital and joyous creativity that excites even the hardest of hearts.” The band returns to the Annex with a compelling collection of instruments – bagpipes, whistle, fiddle, guitar, and mandola. Guest Christa Burch will add her warm, vibrant vocals and stunning bodhrán to the mix. Grand Vision Foundation & Grand Annex are located at 434 W. 6th St. in San Pedro; (310) 833-4813. tickets
Bargains Galore at the Riviera Village Sidewalk Sale : Saturday, August 29, 2015 – Sunday, August 30, 2015 – 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Great bargains in a great setting – that’s something you don’t want to miss! Enjoy the sunshine and sea breezes in Riviera Village by strolling along sidewalks overflowing with extraordinary sales and fabulous finds. Come on down, shop for bargains, and enjoy the eclectic mix of shops and restaurants that will be putting out special selections for the weekend. The Sidewalk Sale will take place on Saturday and Sunday, August 29 & 30, from 10 to 6 on Catalina, Ave. I, and Elena Ave., west of PCH and Palos Verdes Blvd.
The City of Torrance Presents Movies in the Park: “Happy Feet” The Community Services Department, in association with local Torrance Homeowners Associations, is proud to sponsor Movies in the Park this Summer. Join them for a family movie night on a big screen outdoors, under the stars this Saturday, August 29th. “Happy Feet” begins at dusk (around 8 p.m.),so bring your warm clothing, blankets or lawn chairs, and join the fun! Movie will be shown at El Retiro Park (126 Vista del Parque). For more information, call (310) 618-2930.
Torrance Art Museum: Closing Reception for Studio System: Saturday, August 29, 2015 – 6:00 pm – 9:00 pmThe Studio System Experimental Residency project is a unique attempt to bridge the gap between artistic practice and the public. By opening up the processes and methodologies of a studio based approach to the engagement of a wider audience, we have set the stage for you to see ‘behind the scenes’ as it were. The project will culminate in a Closing Reception on Saturday August 29th, 6-9 pm, to display their results and to respond to the audience. Torrance Art Museum is located at 3320 Civic Center in Torrance. more info
Manhattan Beach Concerts in the Park: Sunday, August 30, 2015 – 5:00 – 7:00 PM Manhattan Beach concerts in the park run from the first Sunday in July through Labor Day weekend live at Polliwog Park. In the past they have featured such artists as the Doo-Wah Riders and Fantastic Diamond, as well as a host of other talented musicians. These performances are open seating and free to the public. This Sunday “Life ” (Cover Band) perform live at Polliwog Park (1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd Manhattan Beach from 5pm to 7pm.