If you have been paying attention lately, there are tell-tale signs the South Bay micro climate has adjusted slightly, from warm to a couple degrees cooler than yesterday, where water temps toward the south end of the Santa Monica Bay are in the high sixties, and the end of the workday is much darker now. Ready or not, the holiday season is here. For many, the impending high pressure holiday front can produce a cornucopia of emotions or stresses, terror, joy, calories, family, budgets to name a few. Make a list and check it twice.
The unofficial start to the South Bay holiday season happens Wednesday, November 19th from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Downtown Manhattan Beach as the Annual Holiday Open House & Pier Lighting event shines a light on local retailers, holiday cheer, some Christmas caroling, and live music. Make plans to arrive early as parking can be a tricky jingle bell dance in this merry part of town. We recommend using a cab, a bike, or whatever driving service app is on your phone. more details
Below is a list of South Bay Events happening this weekend.
Downtown Manhattan Beach Holiday Open House (Image Courtesy of Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce)
Alpine Kraft Beerfest: Hard-to-Find & Limited Edition Beers: Friday, November 14, 2014 – Saturday, November 15, 2014 Fresh of Oktoberfest, Alpine Village invites you to the 3rd Annual Kraft Bierfest, which will take place in the Alpine Restaurant on Friday, November 14 and Saturday, November 15. The event will feature 100+ rare and limited editions from more than 40 craft breweries from all over the U.S. The Alpine Restaurant will also be serving a great selection of German-inspired food to go with your beer, so come hungry. more details
South Bay’s First Official Pop Up Dinner Series Has Arrived: Friday, November 14, 2014 – Saturday, November 15, 2014 – 6pm-9:30pm Pop Up Dinner Series with DOMA Kitchen and Two Guns Espresso will begin November 14th and continue every Friday and Saturday throughout the month of November. Doma Kitchen will take over Two Guns Espresso in Manhattan Beach, CA from 6-9:30pm and offer a 3-course rotating menu priced at $35 per person. more details
The Power of The Ocean – O2H Presents H2Mexico : Friday, November 14, 2014 – 6:00 – 10:00 PM Come be a part of this incredible night, watch the film, talk story with the paddlers, enjoy craft beer from local brewery King Harbor Brewing Company, browse the ocean-themed photography of artists Ken Pagliaro and Michael Teague in the theatre gallery, and listen to the island stylings of local musical artist Kapali Long before the show. more details
New Art Experience at ESMoA to Mark the 25thAnniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall: Friday, November 14, 2014 – 7:30 PM Remember what you were doing on November 9, 1989, when you heard that the Berlin Wall was coming down? If not, ADN GUARDHOUSE, the new Art Experience at ESMoA in El Segundo, California, should jar some memories. Curated by Christof Zwiener, the art laboratory’s current artist-in-residence, the sidewalk installation set on Main Street employs the last standing guardhouse from the East German side of one of the most notorious barriers in history. more details
Special C w/ Perro Bravo at Saint Rocke: Friday, November 14, 2014 – 8:00 PM – Close A product of Redondo Beach by way of El Burrito Jr., Special C gets down live at Saint Rocke Hermosa Beach Friday night. more details
Secrets to Remodeling Your Kitchen or Bath: Saturday, November 15, 2014 – 10:00am-Noon Home remodeling seminars are the perfect way to explore the latest design trends and the three levels of remodeling, see examples of what others are doing, learn how to prepare for your remodel, and gain a better understanding of budgeting. more details
VolleyCause Coed 4’s Beach Volleyball Tournament Fundraiser: Saturday, November 15, 2014 – 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM You’re invited to VolleyCause a coed 4’s beach volleyball tournament fundraiser taking place on Saturday, November 15th in El Porto Manhattan Beach. Team entry fees will be donated to a recipient battling cancer. more details
Novem-BEER Fest at Abigaile & Ocean Bar (Image courtesy of Abigaile)
Novem-BEER-Fest at Abigaile & Ocean Bar: Sunday, November 16, 2014 – Noon – 7:00 PM Join Abigaile and Ocean Bar in Hermosa Beach for their first ever ‘Beer Garden’ on Sunday, November 16, from noon to 7 p.m. Eat and drink with friends from the neighborhood and breweries on all 3 floors, while enjoying Chef Tin’s latest BBQ Grill creations. more details