The 8th annual King Harbor Sea Fair pushes off this Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. in an effort to educate the public about boating safety and provide an in-person platform for various local organizations that offer opportunities to enjoy and care for the ocean. Totally free and open to the public, the Sea Fair will take place in three locations: King Harbor Yacht Club, 280 Yacht Club Way; Redondo Beach Yacht Club, 210 Yacht Club Way; and the SEA Lab, 1021 N. Harbor Drive.
Festivity highlights include free sailboat and outrigger rides, two kid fun zones, a family sandcastle contest, stand up paddle boarding (SUP) and many static boat displays. Tour the tall ship “Irving Johnson” of the Los Angeles Maritime Institute, reservations are required. Free shuttle service by Our Town Trolley will be available all day from the AES power plant and the Redondo Beach Marina parking lots. www.khbf.org/seafair2015
Below are a list of South Bay Events happening this weekend.
A Tall Ship from the Los Angeles Maritime Institute docks at Redondo’s waterfront this Sunday & Monday (Photo Courtesy of King Harbor Boating Foundation).
The Gundo Comedy Festival : Wednesday, May 13, 2015 – Sunday, May 17, 2015 – Various What’s that smell El Segundo? El Segundo’s FIRST COMEDY FESTIVAL! Featuring stand-up comedy at various locations around town through Sunday night including free shows, events for the kids, and free baby sitting on Saturday night. more info
Fortunate Youth at Saint Rocke: Friday, May 15, 2015 – 9:00 PM – Close One of the South Bay’s most intimated styles of music, roots reggae, comes to life straight from the minds of Fortunate Youth Friday, May 15th at Saint Rocke. Island style vibrations from an amalgamation of 6 talented musicians, predominantly of Mira Costa descent, makes Fortunate Youth one of the South Bay’s most lively and energetic reggae acts to ever appear this side of the 21st century. Fortunate Youth play Saint Rocke Friday night with opening acts The Steppas & The Skints. Saint Rocke is located at 142 Pacific Coast Hwy in Hermosa Beach. www.saintrocke.com
With the Beatles- A Live Concert Experience: Friday, May 15, 2015 – 9:00pm – close On stage at Alpine Village in Torrance is where With the Beatles – A Live Concert Experience goes down Friday night. Playing all of your favorite hits by the Fab Four! Alpine Village is located at 833 W Torrance Blvd. in Torrance. more info
Manhattan Beach Chamber Presents: 2nd Annual Bite at the Beach : Saturday, May 16, 2015 – 3:00 – 6:00 PMThe Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce presents the second annual Bite at the Beach featuring decadent food and craft beer pairings from throughout the South Bay and Los Angeles. This will be an extraordinary evening filled with delicious bites, craft beer and wine, as well as a live musical performance with a portion of the proceeds donated to charity. Last year Bite at the Beach attracted over 700 guests with tastings provided by 20 restaurants and 20 breweries. www.biteatthebeach.com
Sea Fair’s First Annual Sand Sculpting Contest: Sunday, May 17, 2015 – 930am-3:00pm Mixed aged teams of eight members will compete for prizes and bragging rights. All teams and individual contestants must be registered. New to sand sculpting – no worries there is an instructional workshop before the contest. So gather your family and friends and join the fun! more info
Naja’s Place 7th Week-Long IPA Festival Starts Wednesday Top-side near the King Harbor Marina corner of the Redondo Pier swells with loud music and hoppy beers this weekend as Naja’s Place brings it’s bitter-faced IPA Festival back for another round. Featuring hop-forward beers available all week for a premium price, many kegs are tapped for special release or even new release. Naja’s is located at 154 International Boardwalk in Redondo Beach. more info
The City of Torrance Presents its 56th Annual Armed Forces Day Celebration all Weekend Beginning May 15 through Sunday, May 17, 2015, the City of Torrance will pay tribute to the nation’s Armed Forces with its 56th Annual Armed Forces Day Celebration and Parade – the City’s longest standing tradition. Each year, the City honors a different military branch; this year highlights the United States Coast Guard. Grand Marshal Rear Admiral Joseph Servidio,Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard District, will lead the Parade on Saturday, May 16, 2015, that will begin at 1:30 p.m. more info