Fall Kicks Off in the South Bay

Hey South Bay,

It’s that time of year again.
The breeze is cooler, the sunsets are getting good, and golden hour’s back on the schedule.
You can feel fall settling in and around here, that just means more reasons to be outside.

There’s plenty happening this weekend.
From live music to local gems, we’ve rounded up the best of it below.

Let’s get into it 👇

🗓️ This Week in the South Bay

All Week
🧵 Azure Verde Needlework Exhibit @ Katy Geissert Library (through Sept 29)

Friday, September 26
🎬 Revenge of the Creature 3D Screening @ Old Town Music Hall, El Segundo
🍷 Gardena Food, Wine & Brew Festival (Opening Day) @ Gardena City Hall Lawn
🧘‍♀️ City of Redondo Beach Health & Wellness Fair @ Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center

Saturday, September 27
🎭 Crazy for Love Musical @ Toyota Meeting Hall, Torrance
🌳 Park Yoga with Yoshie @ Anderson Park, Redondo Beach
🍺 Hermosa Oktoberfest @ Downtown Hermosa Beach
🚗 Car Show on the Pier @ Redondo Beach Pier
🥁 Synergy: Taiko Drum Show @ Armstrong Theatre, Torrance
🏐 SoCal Cup 4-Man Beach Volleyball Tournament @ Hermosa Beach Pier
🌈 Which One’s Pink? (Pink Floyd Tribute) @ Saint Rocke, Hermosa Beach
🏍️ Del Amo Motorsports Stunt Show & Parking Lot Sale @ Redondo Beach
🌺 Holunape in Concert | 40yrs of Hula – @Redondo Beach

Sunday, September 28
🚗 Car Show on the Pier (continued) @ Redondo Beach Pier
🎭 Crazy for Love Musical (continued) @ Toyota Meeting Hall, Torrance
🏃 Palos Verdes Trails 5K @ Ernie Howlett Park, Rolling Hills Estates
🎸 Curtis Fornadley Trio @ Starboard Attitude, Redondo Beach
🥁 Synergy: Taiko Drum Show (continued) @ Armstrong Theatre, Torrance
🛍️ Torrance Antique Street Faire @ Torrance

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🧵 Azure Verde Needlework Exhibit @ Torrance Library

📍 Katy Geissert Civic Center Library, 3301 Torrance Blvd, Torrance
🕒 All of September (Last day: September 29)
💰 Free Entry

The Azure Verde Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America is showcasing a beautiful collection of needlework pieces at the Katy Geissert Library this month. From traditional stitches to creative modern designs, it’s a chance to admire the craftsmanship of local stitchers—and maybe get inspired to join.

🔹 Display includes works by local guild members
🔹 Visitors welcome at monthly chapter meetings (4th Thursday)
🔹 Free to view during library hours
👉 More info

🌺 Holunape in Concert – Celebrating 40yrs of Hula

📍 Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd
🕒 Saturday, September 27 | Doors Open at 5:30PM Show 6 PM- 8PM
💰 Tickets Available (20% off when you buy 6+)

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of Hawaiian music, culture, and hula as Holunape takes the stage in celebration of Kumu Hula Rolanda Reese’s 40-year legacy. With performances by hālau from across Southern California, this concert brings the Aloha spirit front and center.

🔹 Live music by award-winning Hawaiian trio Holunape
🔹 Hula by 8+ incredible hālau including Nā Meakanu O Laka O Hawai‘i
🔹 Open seating – early arrival recommended
👉 Event Info + Tickets

🧘‍♀️ City of Redondo Beach Health & Wellness Fair

📍 Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center (Lobby), 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd
🕒 Friday, September 26 | 10 AM – 1 PM
💰 Free

Take a step toward better health at this free wellness fair packed with resources for all ages. From blood pressure and bone density screenings to a full vaccine clinic, it's a one-stop shop for proactive health. Plus: free snacks, raffles, and community vibes.

🔹 Free screenings: blood pressure, cholesterol, liver scan & more
🔹 On-site vaccine clinic
🔹 Complimentary refreshments + prize drawings
👉 Event Info

🍺 Hermosa Oktoberfest – Beer, Brats & Bavarian Vibes

📍 Downtown Hermosa Beach
🕒 Saturday, September 27 | 12PM - 7PM
💰 Free Entry (beer, food & games available for purchase)

Prost! Hermosa Oktoberfest returns for its third year—bigger and better than ever. After drawing over 35,000 people in 2023, this one-day street fest is back with more beer, more bratwurst, and more Bavarian fun. Expect authentic German music, local craft brews, contests, and plenty of stein-raising spirit.

🔹 Massive beer garden with local craft breweries
🔹 Live German music + Oktoberfest games & contests
🔹 Food vendors serving up bratwurst, pretzels & more
👉 Event Info

🌳 Park Yoga with Yoshie – All Levels Welcome

📍 Hickory Park, 2850 W 232nd St, Torrance, CA
🕒 Saturday, September 27 | 9:30 – 10:30 AM
💰 Pay What You Can ($7–$12 suggested)

Start your Saturday with deep breaths and sunshine. Led by certified instructor Yoshie from Okinawa, Japan, this all-levels park yoga class is perfect for total beginners and seasoned yogis alike. Stretch it out, build strength, and reconnect—with nature and yourself.

🔹 Beginner-friendly with pose modifications
🔹 Outdoors at beautiful Hickory Park
🔹 Family-friendly (under 18 must be with an adult)
👉 Event Info

🚗 Car Show on the Pier – Classics by the Coast

📍 Redondo Beach Pier (West End), 100–500 Fisherman's Wharf
🕒 Sunday, September 28 | 10 AM – 3 PM
💰 Free

Roll into nostalgia with over 100 classic cars lined up over the Pacific. The annual Redondo Pier Car Show brings chrome, curves, and coastal vibes to one of the most scenic spots in the South Bay. A perfect Sunday stroll for gearheads and beach lovers alike.

🔹 100+ vintage & custom cars on display
🔹 Iconic oceanfront setting over the water
🔹 Free community event with food & shops nearby
👉 Event Info

🏐 SoCal Cup 2025 – 4-Man Beach Volleyball Tournament

📍 Hermosa Beach Pier, 1272 The Strand, Hermosa Beach
🕒 Saturday, September 27 | First Serve at 9 AM
💰 Free to Watch | $5,000 Prize Pool for Competitors

The SoCal Beach Foundation returns with its biggest tournament yet—SoCal Cup 2025! This 4-man beach volleyball showdown hosts all-women’s and all-men’s divisions on the big court, with open, AA, and unrated levels. Even better? It all supports a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to repairing local courts and expanding access to the game for underserved youth.

🔹 Massive $5,000 prize pool for top teams
🔹 All-day beach volleyball action in Hermosa
🔹 Fundraiser to maintain & improve local beach courts
👉 Event Info

🎸 Curtis Fornadley Trio – Live at the Pier

📍 Starboard Attitude, Redondo Beach Pier (below Tony’s on the Pier)
🕒 Sunday, September 28 | 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM
💰 Free (food & drinks available for purchase)

Get ready for an afternoon of guitar-driven grooves and rock-blues fusion with the Curtis Fornadley Trio. Featuring powerhouse musicians and surprise vocal guests, this live set at the legendary Starboard Attitude is a perfect way to cap off your Sunday on the pier.

🔹 Guitar-heavy set with Curtis Fornadley & band
🔹 Special guest vocalists
🔹 Iconic dive bar venue under Tony’s on the Pier
👉 Event Info

🎬 Revenge of the Creature – Classic Monster Movie in 3D

📍 Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St, El Segundo
🕒 Saturday, September 27 | 2:30 PM
💰 $12–$16

The Gill-Man is loose again—and this time, it’s in eye-popping 3D. This 1955 sequel to Creature from the Black Lagoon brings underwater chaos, vintage sci-fi thrills, and even a surprise cameo by Clint Eastwood. Film historian Eric Kurland will be on hand to introduce this rare 3D screening inside the beautifully restored Old Town Music Hall.

🔹 Classic Universal monster flick in original 3D
🔹 Hosted by 3D film expert Eric Kurland
🔹 Historic theater with retro charm
👉 Event Info

🎭 Crazy for Love – A Night of Musical Magic for a Cause

📍 Toyota Meeting Hall, 3330 Civic Center Dr, Torrance
🕒 Saturday, September 27 | 7 PM
🕒 Sunday, September 28 | 2 PM
💰 $60 (includes appetizers, drinks, & commemorative glass)

Fall in love with the arts all over again at this uplifting evening of musical theater classics. Crazy for Love brings together local talent for a concert filled with beloved show tunes—while raising funds to support the next generation of young performers in the South Bay.

🔹 Performed by talented local vocalists 🎶
🔹 Benefits MBCC Youth Theater & Aerospace Players youth programs
🔹 Ticket includes appetizer buffet, 2 drinks, and a souvenir glass
👉 Event Info

🌈 Which One’s Pink - A Tribute to Pink Floyd

📍 Saint Rocke, 142 Pacific Coast Hwy, Hermosa Beach
🕒 Saturday, September 27 | Doors at 7 PM
💰 Tickets available online (21+ only)

Pink Floyd fans, this one’s for you. Which One’s Pink, SoCal’s premier tribute band, brings the iconic soundscapes of Floyd to life with stunning precision and stage presence. From Dark Side of the Moon to The Wall, it’s a full-sensory rock experience in one of the South Bay’s most intimate live venues.

🔹 Mind-blowing live renditions of Floyd’s biggest hits
🔹 Special guest performances
🔹 Legendary Hermosa Beach venue (21+ only)
👉 Event Info

🍷 15th Annual Food, Wine & Brew Festival – Sip, Savor & Support

📍 Gardena City Hall Lawn, 1700 W 162nd St, Gardena
🕒 Saturday, September 27 | 12 PM – 7 PM
💰 Tickets required (includes wine glass)

Raise a glass for a great cause at Gardena’s premier tasting event! Now in its 15th year, this all-day festival blends sunshine, flavor, and community spirit—featuring food, wine, beer, and local vendors on the lawn of City Hall. Proceeds benefit the Gardena Senior Citizens Bureau and Alzheimer’s Support Program.

🔹 Unlimited tastings + souvenir wine glass
🔹 Food, beer, wine & retail vendors all day
🔹 Open-air Cigar Lounge for enthusiasts
👉 Event Info

🏍️ 23rd Annual Parking Lot Sale & Stunt Show

📍 Del Amo Motorsports, 2500 Marine Ave, Redondo Beach
🕒 Saturday, September 27 | Doors Open at 10 AM (Stunt Show Times TBA)
💰 Free Entry

Bikes, BBQ, and burnouts—Del Amo Motorsports is throwing their biggest bash of the year! The 23rd Annual Parking Lot Sale & Stunt Show returns with jaw-dropping stunts by Tony Carbajal, plus food trucks, live music, giveaways, and a shot at winning a brand new 2025 CFMOTO 675SS. Yes, seriously.

🔹 Epic stunt shows by Tony Carbajal
🔹 18k+ in giveaways, raffles & prizes
🔹 Food, drinks & beer from top local vendors
👉 Event Info

🥁 Synergy – Tsuchigumo x UnitOne Live Taiko Drumming

📍 James R. Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Dr, Torrance
🕒 Saturday, September 27 | 8 PM
🕒 Sunday, September 28 | 1 PM
💰 Tickets available online

Feel the rhythm, power, and cultural fusion of Synergy, a one-night-only Taiko event featuring the explosive talents of Torrance-based UnitOne and Scotland’s Tsuchigumo Daiko. This cross-continental collaboration redefines the boundaries of traditional Japanese drumming—with cinematic intensity and global flair.

🔹 High-energy performance by North America's UnitOne
🔹 Progressive Taiko fusion from Glasgow’s Tsuchigumo Daiko
🔹 One-of-a-kind cultural and musical experience
👉 Event Info

🏃 Palos Verdes Trails 5K – Run (or Walk) for a Cause

📍 Ernie Howlett Park, 25851 Hawthorne Blvd, Rolling Hills Estates
🕒 Sunday, September 28 | 8:00 AM (race start)
💰 Registration required

Lace up for the 4th Annual Palos Verdes Trails 5K, a scenic run/walk that trades city streets for rolling trails and eucalyptus groves. Whether you're a runner or a stroller, this chip-timed course delivers fresh air, good vibes, and a medal at the finish line—all for a great cause.

🔹 3.1-mile course through equestrian trails
🔹 Race shirt + finisher medal included
🔹 Proceeds benefit Strides in Recovery nonprofit
👉 Event Info 

🛍️ Torrance Antique Street Faire – Vintage Finds Galore

📍 Downtown Torrance | Post Ave between El Prado & Sartori
🕒 Sunday, September 28 | 8 AM – 3 PM
💰 Free Entry

Treasure hunters, this one's for you! The monthly Torrance Antique Street Faire returns with over 180 vendors offering vintage collectibles, antiques, home décor, clothing, records, and more. It's the perfect place to score a unique find while enjoying local shops and eateries.

🔹 180+ antique & vintage vendors
🔹 Open-air market in historic Downtown Torrance
🔹 Free appraisals from 9 AM – 2 PM
👉 Event Info

📸 South Bay Snapshot

That’s a Wrap on This Week’s Lineup

Thanks for tagging along — there’s always something special about this time of year in the South Bay. The sunsets are getting better, the nights are cooling off, and the weekends are packed with ways to enjoy it all.

Know someone who’d love hula on the stage or classic cars on the pier? Forward this their way and help them plug into the good stuff happening right here at home.

See you out there,
Jaime @MySouthBay
Chief Editor

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