The Grunion are coming! For those not familiar, Grunion is a species of fish that flops onto the beaches throughout Southern California each year in a primitive ritual of spawning. This silver fish phenomenon is about to hit the beaches of the South Bay officially on March 7th when the season begins. There are some secret spots in Hermosa Beach to watch this biological wonderment but if you prefer the guided hand of experts, hook up with the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium as they offer special evening programs for Grunion Runs. Please be aware that the during March, June and July the Grunion may only be collected by someone holding a California Fishing License.
Mother Nature has played havoc all year for the South Bay Boardriders Club and their surf competition series. The high winds anticipated for this Saturday have forced the club to postpone this weekend’s “Event #2” sponsored by E.T. Surf Shop for another date and time.
East Coast transplant turned self-made South Bay promoter and musician Berry Bly reunites with his band Soul Shaker Friday night at the Standing Room in Hermosa Beach. No cover charge but get there early, this show will hit capacity as Berry is a master at organizing events in the South Bay. The Standing Room is located at 1320 Hermosa Avenue. Below are a list of South Bay Events happening this weekend.
Soul Shaker performs live at The Standing Room in Hermosa Beach (Image Courtesy of Berry Bly Productions).
Saint Rocke Presents: Fishbone w/ C-Money & The Players: Friday, February 27, 2015 – 9:00 PM Fishbone lives up to their legend as “THE” group to bridge the gap between the funk of George Clinton and the blare of Rush a hybrid fusion where Led Zeppelin and Sly Stone dance to a frenetic ska beat that fuel’s the alternative thrust of acts like Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jane’s Addiction and No Doubt. Fishbone get down at Saint Rocke Friday night with special guests C-Money & The Players and Krooked Treez. Saint Rocke is located at 142 Pacific Coast Hwy in Hermosa Beach. more info
El Camino College Theatre & Dance Presents: THE LARAMIE PROJECT: Friday, February 27, 2015 – Saturday, February 28, 2015 – 8:00 PM The El Camino College Theatre Department will perform Moises Kaufman’s award-winning playat 8 p.m. February 27-28, March 6-7, and at 3 p.m. March 8 in the Campus Theatre. The play focuses on the events of October 1998 in Laramie, Wyoming, where a 21-year-old student named Matthew Shepard was kidnapped, severely beaten and left to die – all because he was gay. Tickets to The Laramie Project are $15 and may be purchased at online, by phone at 310-329-5345 or toll-free at 800-832-ARTS. The Ticket Office is open Monday-Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Students with a valid El Camino College ASB sticker can enjoy half-off ticket prices one-half hour before the show. Campus Parking is $3. The El Camino College Campus Theatre is located at 16007 Crenshaw Boulevard, Torrance. www.centerforthearts.org
Yale Strom & Hot Pstromi at James R. Armstrong Theatre: Saturday, February 28, 2015 – 8:00 PM The band draws much of its repertoire from the ethnographic field research Yale Strom (band member) has done in Eastern Europe among the Jewish and Roma communities. The music to be performed here will be both traditional Yiddish songs from the Second Avenue Theatre and towns and villages of Eastern Europe, as well as klezmer instrumental tunes Strom either collected or composed. James R Armstrong Theatre is located at 3300 Civic Center Dr. in Torrance. more info
Beach Cities Roller Derby 2015 season opener at Wilson Park this Saturday night (Image Courtesy of Beach Cities Roller Derby).
South Bay Bike Night – A kick-ass party that celebrates bicycling: Saturday, February 28, 2015 – 6:00pm – 10:00pm Join the South Bay Bike Coalition for their inaugural event, South Bay Bike Night. The only single-night fundraiser in Los Angeles for cycling. Funds raised will be used to buy bike helmets for children, fund bike education classes, and promote bike safety. more info
Riptide Rollers vs. San Diego Derby Dolls: Saturday, February 28, 2015 – 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Beach Cities Roller Derby’s 2015 season opener! Come watch an exciting roller derby match between our very own Riptide Rollers against the San Diego Derby Dolls. Event is all ages and family friendly. Food and clothing vendors and some fun half-time music are in the line-up. After party at Palos Verdes Bowl! more info
Dave Widow & The Line Up With Bernie Pearl: Saturday, February 28, 2015 – 8:00 PM With his unique style of finger picking, and distinct vocals, DAVE WIDOW combines elements of R&B, funk, soul and rock. Nominated for “Best Musical Group in 2012” by the LA Music Awards and recognized in 2013 by The Blues Foundation as one of the five finalists for Best Blues CD, Widow and his Line Up of session all-stars deliver a soulful helping of guitar-driven blues. His band along with opener Bernie Pearl perform live at The Grand Annex in San Pedro Saturday night located at 434 W. 6th St. (310) 833-4813. more info