Roundhouse Aquarium, Manhattan Beach’s seafaring educational resource at the end of the pier celebrates fall this Saturday and Sunday by honoring the seasonal South Bay shift from warm to cool with their Leaves & Laughter event. It’s a homespun good time that promises colorful crafts, temporary tattoos, games & prizes. According to their newsletter, “It’ll be acorns of fun.” Since 1979 the Roundhouse Aquarium has been an aquatic teaching institution partly powered by volunteer staff and so they will be recruiting new volunteers for 2016 with a training session in January. Online application to become a volunteer can be found here but be sure and visit Roundhouse’s website to learn more about volunteer duties and qualifications.
For those looking for a dining alternative that will keep the spirit of Thanksgiving out of the kitchen this year, we’ve put together a list of local South Bay restaurants that will be serving up turkey dinners their own way.
Below are a list of South Bay Events happening this weekend.
Roundhouse Aquarium at the end of Manhattan Beach Pier in March 2014 (Photo by South Bay Events)
Hermosa Beach Holiday Sidewalk Festival: Saturday, November 21st, 2015, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM The Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau (HBCCVB) kicks off the Holiday Season when it hosts the 6th Annual Holiday Sidewalk Festival in Downtown Hermosa Beach on Saturday, November 21st from 11am until 6pm. Shoppers can stroll through the many shops and restaurants in the downtown area and get a jump on their holiday shopping. The event features roaming balloon artist, face painter, carolers strolling the streets and live music on two stages throughout the day. Plus, there are rumors that snow might be in the forecast!
46th Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Faire: Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22, 2015, 9:00 Am – 4:00 PM Torrance Craftsmen’s Guild is having its 46th annual arts & crafts faire just in time for the holidays. Stop by to find that special someone a handcrafted gift. DJ Ozzie will be spinning, and there will be door prizes and raffles. Torrance Craftsmen’s Guild is a non-profit organization that supports Torrance Unified School District and Bishop Montgomery graduating seniors embracing arts and crafts. www.torranceca.gov
Ten Strings and A Goat Skin at George Nakano Theatre: Friday, November 20 & Saturday, November 21, 2015 – 6:30 PM Combining the music of the Irish, Acadian, Francophone and Maritime cultures and their original creations with modern and world rhythms, Ten Strings And A Goat Skin will immerse audience members at Torrance’s George Nakano Theatre Friday and Saturday with their folksy Canadian vibrations. The trio of band members that make-up Ten Strings And A Goat Skin come from Prince Edward Island in Canada. Both Friday and Saturday shows start at 7:30 p.m.; Nakano Theatre is located at Torrance Cultural Arts Center at 3330 Civic Center Drive. tickets
Berry Bly Presents: Mark Farina: Saturday, November 21, 2015 – 9:00 PM – Close House music fans, Berry Bly puts on one of his best shows of the year this Saturday night as Mark Farina takes the stage at Saint Rocke. Farina is an amazing house music dj and has sold out all three shows he has played at Saint Rocke. Mikie Smithers and Rolland Colon are spinning on the bill as well. Saint Rocke is located at 142 Pacific Coast Highway in Hermosa Beach. tickets
The Beauty of Nature Film Series: : Saturday, November 21, 2015 – 7:30 PM Join the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy for our film series, The Beauty of Nature with Mr. Turner (2014 Rated R) on November 21st. The film will be screened at 7:30 pm in the historic Warner Grand Theatre at 478 W 6th Street in San Pedro. Tickets are $10 for adults (free for students). This is the final film in the Conservancy’s 2015 series The Beauty of Nature which brings outdoor enthusiasts together to celebrate the importance of open space. This year, all series films highlight the inspiration that nature provides to artists of various mediums. www.pvplc.org
Weekend Tidepool Walk: Sunday, November 22, 2015 – 11:30 AM Cabrillo Marine Aquarium educators conduct tours of the Point Fermin tidepools. Attend an informative slide show in the John M. Olguin Auditorium, then come along on the naturalist-led ramble on the rocks to see animals in their natural habitat. Outdoor clothing and sneakers advised. Young children must be accompanied by adults. Reservations required for groups: 310-548-7562. CMA is located at 3720 Stephen M White Dr in San Pedro. www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org