More than 175,000 volunteers will paint, plant, mulch and clean thousands of acres of public lands across the U.S. on Saturday, September 27 as part of the largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands in the United States, National Public Lands Day (NPLD). Volunteers will serve at more than 2,200 sites – at least one in every state, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico. Join Toyota and Northrop Grumman in supporting the Madrona Marsh Preserve by donating your time in helping with various volunteer projects this Saturday. Come on out and help trim shrubs and remove the invasive grass that has encroached on an area of the preserve. Wear closed toe shoes, bring gloves and be ready to work. Light refreshments will be provided. more info
Scroll on down to find out about what’s happening this weekend around the South Bay. There’s a lobster festival, L.A. Beer Week events peak in the beach cities, and the Roundhouse Aquarium brings their annual fundraiser to the Strand House in Manhattan Beach.
Madrona Marsh during a wetter season
Redondo Beach Lobster Festival: Friday, September 26, 2014 – Sunday, September 28, 2014 The 19th Annual Redondo Beach Lobster Festival, September 26th-28th at the Seaside Lagoon brings its blockbuster style event back packed with three days of live entertainment, Maine lobster dinners, and activities for everyone. This year the Festival, under the guiding hand of Signature Chef David Seawell, will debut a Lobster Bistro Package that will feature a host of mouthwatering Lobster dishes and tasty lighter fare of both traditional and contemporary dishes. more info
Booze-N-Clues Bar & Beach Scavenger Hunt Fundraiser: Saturday, September 27, 2014 – 11am – 5:30pm What do you get when you cross a scavenger hunt with bar hopping? Booze-N-Clues, a Bar and Beach Scavenger Hunt taking place Saturday, September 27th in Hermosa Beach. This is an exciting fundraiser for singles and couples alike. Participants learn about how to avoid and properly test for Lyme disease. more info
Power Plant Release at El Segundo Brewing Co.: Saturday, September 27, 2014 – Noon For their big blow out L.A. Beer Week event, ESBC thought, why not brew Power Plant again? Giant, monstrous, and hopped to perfection. ESBC is opening up the whole brewery to make space for the masses and working on a food partner as well. more info
Return of the Gorilla at Smog City Brewing Co.: Saturday, September 27, 2014 – Noon – 8:00 PM
Smog City is bringing back The Gorilla for LA Beer Week 2014. You’ve been waiting for this Smog City favorite to make its return and Amarilla Gorilla with its tropical notes, fruit forward hops and all around uniquely balanced IPA characteristics, has been waiting patiently (or not) on the side lines. more info
11th Annual Rods, Rides, & Relics Classic Car Show this Sunday
In This Moment – Solo Art Exhibition: Saturday, September 27, 2014 – 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm Janet Milhomme is a Los Angeles photographer and mixed-media artist who has worked in the fields of journalism, marketing, public relations and publishing. She has worked as a stringer for UPI, special correspondent for the Christian Science Monitor, West African correspondent for London-based South magazine, assistant editor and feature writer for Escape magazine and author for Pearson Publishing. Opening reception for a solo art exhibit featuring the works of Janet Milhome at ArtLife Gallery in Redondo Beach is this Saturday. more info
Join Roundhouse Aquaruim’s Annual Fundraiser: Sea Starry Night Jam w/ Robby Krieger’s Jam Kitchen: Sunday, September 28, 2014 – 7pm-Close The Roundhouse Aquarium is excited to announce “Sea Starry Night Jam” at The Strand House in Manhattan Beach, California on Sunday, September 28th at 7:00 p.m. Renowned guitarist, Robby Krieger and his band, Robby Krieger’s Jam Kitchen, are set to perform. Robby Krieger is best known as the guitarist from the classic rock band “The Doors.” He wrote many of their most popular songs including “Light My Fire,” “Love Me Two Times,” and “Love Her Madly.” He is considered one of the top 100 guitarists of all time, according to Rolling Stone Magazine, and he continues to influence American culture. more info
11TH ANNUAL RODS, RIDES AND RELICS CLASSIC CAR SHOW ON THE PIER: Sunday, September 28, 2014 – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Rods, Rides & Relics offers some of the best-kept antique cars in the Southern California. This year, over 100 show quality cars will be on display over the water on the Redondo Beach Pier. The public can participate in voting for their favorite car. more info
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5k at Wilson Park: Sunday, September 28, 2014 – 8:00 AM The non-competitive 5k starts at 9:00am and late registration opens at 8:00am. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5k takes place this Sunday at Charles H. Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance. Register online at www.MakingStrides.com.