So it’s the first day of spring and not many in the South Bay will notice a change in air pressure or degrees Fahrenheit, maybe a switch in dress colors from dark to white, but nothing really catchy indicates leaving winter behind around here, day or night. Don’t let the slow destruction of your NCAA March Madness bracket topple weekend fun, get out and enjoy that same-old spring sun.
Below are a list of South Bay Events happening this weekend.
Sunbathers on Redondo Beach
HALFtoberfest at Alpine Village: Friday, March 20, 2015 – 8:00pm – Close Alpine Village is celebrating the half way mark to Oktoberfest with HALFtoberfest. The Alpine Restaurant will host a smaller rendition of Oktoberfest with the same flair, contests, song and dance and ALL of the fun. Alpine Village is located at 833 W Torrance Blvd. in Torrance (323) 321-5660. more info
Hammerland DIPA Bottle Release Party: Friday, March 20, 2015 – Noon To celebrate the fruits of their labor and synchronized elbow bending, ESBC is waking up early in the am to bottle fresh beer this Friday and will open their taproom at noon so the legal drinking public can get a taste of their gold winner Hammerland DIPA, Mayberry IPA and in general congregate and congratulate Tom Kelley, Rob Croxall and the ESBC crew. Bottles, cases, & growler fills will be available and their is a special VIP party from 7 pm to 10 pm. ESBC is located at 140 Main St. in El Segundo. more info
Marilyn Forever – A Full Length Opera at Warner Grand Theatre: Saturday, March 21, 2015 – 8:00 PM More reverie than reality, Marilyn Forever, with its sultry, film noir musical pallet, is at once amorous and distant, accessible yet mysterious. This US Premiere is a celebration of Marilyn Monroe’s life, flashed before our eyes through a series of Hollywood vignettes as told by the men who surrounded her. Celebrate a true American icon known by all, desired by many, understood by few. Long Beach Opera presents premiere of Marilyn Forever this Saturday at Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro. more info
Remembering the Pontiac at ADM: Saturday, March 21, 2015 – 10 am to 2 pm The Automobile Driving Museum (ADM), a non-profit automotive museum that preserves and educates of historic automobiles will be hosting a “Remembering the Pontiac” event on Saturday, March 21st, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jim Wangers “The Godfather of the GTO” will be the special guest speaker delivering his “Royal Pontiac” presentation. ADM is located at 610 Lairport Street, El Segundo. more info
Remembering the Pontiac event at ADM in El Segundo (Image Courtesy of Abbott Consulting Agency)
16th Annual Spring Arts & Crafts Faire: Saturday, March 21, 2015 – 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Over 60 independent artists selling handcrafted items – ceramics, jewelry, art glass, knitwear aprons, purses, home goods, toys and more! Door Prize and opportunity drawing benefits scholarship fund for graduating seniors in the Torrance Unified School District. Free Admission and Parking. Torrance Cultural Arts Center 3330 Civic Center Dr N, Torrance. more info
Nothin’ But Sand Beach Cleanup at Dockweiler Beach: Saturday, March 21, 2015 – 10:00 AM – Noon Beach cleanup at Dockweiler Beach this Saturday, 10:00 am to noon. RSVP today and remember bring your own bucket, gloves and reusable water bottle. Nothin’ But Sand cleanups are public events open for all to join. This is a great opportunity for you and your family, friends or associates to get involved. Heal the Bay will take care of the setup, all you need to do is show up and be sure to RSVP .
Torrance Antique Street Faire: Sunday, March 22, 2015 – 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Join the vintage treasure hunt on the 4th Sunday of every month in historic downtown Torrance! Over 200 sellers are set up in the streets with antiques, collectibles, furniture, vintage clothes, jewelry, tools, toys, home decor and more…all on sale at bargain prices! In addition to shopping there is an Antique Appriasal booth, $3.00 per item.Live music, DJ Ozzie & lots of great shops, restaurants, bakery & sports bars. Free admission & parking. more info
Battleship USS Iowa Presents: Movie Under the Guns: Sunday, March 22, 2015 – 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM On Sunday, March 22 at 7:00 pm, bring the entire family for “Movie Under The Guns” on board Battleship IOWA. Honoring Women’s History Month, this month’s movie will be “A League of Their Own” starring Tom Hanks, Geena Davis, Madonna, and directed by Penny Marshall. This American comedy-drama tells the story of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball team that came into existence during WWII as Major League Baseball lost more than 500 players to the war effort. This movie is now in the United States National Film Registry at the request of the Library of Congress. Battleship USS Iowa is located at 250 South Harbor Boulevard in San Pedro. more info
Ricky Nelson Remembered starring Matthew and Gunnar Nelson at Saint Rocke: Sunday, March 22, 2015 – 6:00 PM Ricky Nelson was the original teen idol, a title that Life magazine coined just for the talented entertainer. He remains the only artist in history to have a No. 1 song, No. 1 movie and No. 1 television show in the same week. Formerly of the band NELSON, siblings Matthew & Gunnar Nelson will perform live at Saint Rocke Sunday night. more info