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Comedy, Culture & Egg Hunts
What's happening around the South Bay April 2 to April 8
Jaime J
April 02, 2026
Happy Thursday, South Bay friends.
April's here and the weekends aren't playing around anymore. The lineups are getting deeper, the weather's cooperating, and there's no excuse to stay home.
Big comedy night, a Tahitian dance competition you need to see at least once, live jazz, free art, and enough egg hunts to cover every kid in the South Bay.
Here's what's going on 👇
🗓️ This Week in My South Bay
Thursday, April 2
😂 Frank Caliendo @ The Comedy & Magic Club, Hermosa Beach
Friday, April 3
🎷 Jazz and Jam @ Coast Music, Manhattan Beach
🎭 The Taming @ Little Fish Theatre, Redondo Beach
Saturday, April 4
🌺 Heiva i Los Angeles 2026 @ Redondo Union HS Auditorium, Redondo Beach
🐰 El Segundo Egg Hunt EGGstravaganza @ Recreation Park, El Segundo
🏐 The Spring Classic, VB Tourney + Beer & Wine Festival @ Seaside Lagoon, Redondo Beach
🎭 The Book of Will @ Torrance Theatre Company, Torrance
📚 Local Author Program with Ruth F. Stevens @ Redondo Beach Main Library, Redondo Beach
Sunday, April 5
🐣 Easter Egg Hunt @ Terranea Resort, Rancho Palos Verdes
Wednesday, April 8
🎙️ AROUND THE BAGG, Ian Bagg Live Recording @ The Comedy & Magic Club, Hermosa Beach
😂 Frank Caliendo (One Night Only)
📍 The Comedy & Magic Club, 1018 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach
🕒 Thu, Apr 2 | Doors 6:30 PM, Show 8:00 PM
🎟️ Ticketed | 18+
If you want a guaranteed laugh night with the kind of impressions and quick hits that keep you quoting it the next day, this is your move. Perfect for a date night, a friend night, or a "I need to get out of the house" night.
🔹 Arrive a little early, seating is first come, first seated
🔹 Make it a full night, plan for the club's food and drink minimum
🔹 Great "bring your out of town friend" pick
🎭 The Taming
📍 Little Fish Theatre, 514 N Prospect Ave Ste. L-1, Redondo Beach
🕒 Friday, April 3 | 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
🎟️ Ticketed
A sharp, funny political satire where Miss America, a Republican senator's aide, and a liberal blogger get locked in a hotel room together. It's bi-partisan, it's witty, and it doesn't take itself too seriously. If you like theater that makes you laugh and think at the same time, this is a solid Friday night pick.
🔹 Written by Lauren Gunderson, directed by Anna Miles
🔹 Runs through April 4, 2026
🔹 Little Fish Theatre is one of the South Bay's best small stage gems
🐣 Easter Egg Hunt at Terranea Resort
📍 Terranea Resort, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes
🕒 Sunday, April 5 | 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
🎟️ Ages 0 to 12 | Various start times
If you want to level up the egg hunt this year, Terranea is doing a scavenger-style hunt on The Meadows with candy-filled eggs and a possible Easter Bunny sighting. It's a beautiful setting and a great excuse to spend the morning on the peninsula.
🔹 Scavenger hunt format for kids ages 0 to 12
🔹 Photo ops with the Easter Bunny
🔹 Make a day of it and explore the resort grounds after
🎷 Jazz and Jam
📍 Coast Music, 902 N Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach
🕒 Fri, Apr 3 | 5:30 PM
🎟️ Ticketed | All ages
This is my kind of Friday. Live jazz, a relaxed crowd, and that "week officially over" feeling the second you walk in. Bonus points if you make it a mini neighborhood night and grab something nearby before or after.
🔹 Ticket includes a drink and snacks
🔹 BYOB friendly, check the venue notes
🔹 Great early start time for an easy night out
📍 Redondo Beach Main Library, 303 N Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach
🕒 Saturday, April 5 | 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
🎟️ Free
Meet award-winning Torrance author Ruth F. Stevens, whose "South Bay Series" is set right here in Redondo Beach and Palos Verdes. Her novels focus on middle-aged and older characters dealing with love, loss, and second chances. If you like stories that feel local and hit close to home, this is a great afternoon stop at the library.
🔹 Books include "My Year of Casual Acquaintances" and "The Unexpected Guests"
🔹 Winner of multiple indie literary awards
🔹 No sign up required, second floor meeting room
🌺 Heiva i Los Angeles 2026, Tahitian Dance Competition
📍 Redondo Union HS Auditorium, 1 Sea Hawk Way, Redondo Beach
🕒 Sat, Apr 4 | 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
🎟️ Ticketed | Kid, teen, adult ticket options
This is a full day cultural event with huge energy, incredible performances, and that festival feeling without leaving the South Bay. If you've never been to a Tahitian dance competition, consider this your sign.
🔹 All day pass pricing includes kids (5 to 12), teens (13 to 17), adults (18+)
🔹 Expect nonstop rhythm and a packed schedule
🔹 Great for groups, families, and culture lovers
🐰 El Segundo Egg Hunt EGGstravaganza
📍 Recreation Park, 401 Sheldon St, El Segundo
🕒 Sat, Apr 4 | 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
🎟️ Free | Kid focused
Classic springtime fun with egg hunts, photos, and those proud "look what I found!" moments. If you've got little ones, this is the kind of easy Saturday morning plan that just works.
🔹 Egg hunts and activities for kids
🔹 Get there early for smoother parking and lighter lines
🔹 Bring a basket and a camera
🏐 The Spring Classic, VB Tourney + Beer & Wine Festival
📍 Seaside Lagoon, 200 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach
🕒 Saturday, April 4 | Doors 11:30 AM (players), 12:00 PM (GA), ends 5:30 PM
🎟️ Ticketed
Volleyball, 20+ beer, wine and spirit vendors, DJs, food, and a dunk tank, all on the sand at Seaside Lagoon. Your GA ticket covers all the tastings, no volleyball required. If you do play, expect Smackfest-style rules and a $2,000 cash prize pool for the Pro Division. Net proceeds benefit the PS I Love You Foundation.
🔹 21+ only, costumes encouraged, this one sells out every year
🔹 GA is $50, VB team fee is $210 (covers 4 players)
🔹 One of the best "only in the South Bay" spring days you'll find
🎭 The Book of Will
📍 Torrance Theatre Company, 1316 Cabrillo Ave, Torrance
🕒 Sat, Apr 4 | 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM
🎟️ Ticketed | Age info not listed
Opening weekend theater night, local, warm, and story driven. If you've been meaning to do more "real plans" that don't involve staring at a screen, this is a great Saturday pick.
🔹 Runs April 4 to April 25, 2026
🔹 General admission pricing listed
🔹 Perfect excuse to grab dinner in Old Torrance first
🎙️ AROUND THE BAGG, Ian Bagg, Live Recording
📍 The Comedy & Magic Club (Up Close Room), 1018 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach
🕒 Wed, Apr 8 | Doors 6:00 PM, Show 7:00 PM
🎟️ Ticketed | 18+
A midweek comedy pick that feels like you found the secret show. It's a live recording, so you're getting that extra hype in the room, plus it's an earlier start that won't wreck your Thursday.
🔹 Live recording energy, expect a lively crowd
🔹 Great price point for a weeknight plan
🔹 Pair it with a quick Hermosa dinner spot nearby
📸 South Bay Snapshot
Redondo Beach, California
That's it for this week, South Bay.
If something in here sounds good, send it to whoever you'd bring along. That's how we keep this thing growing.
See you out there,
Jaime,
@MySouthBay
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