February's Almost Over. Here's Your Weekend.

Hello, South Bay.

Can you believe we're already at the last weekend of February? Feels like we just got done saying Happy New Year and now we're about to flip into March. Time's not slowing down, so might as well make the most of it this weekend.

Here's what's going on 👇

This Week in My South Bay

Friday, February 27
🎬 Community Movie Night: Air Bud World Pup @ Hermosa Beach Community Theatre, Hermosa Beach
😂 Stand-Up Comedy Night @ The Rockefeller, Redondo Beach

Saturday, February 28
 🏃 AMS 46th Annual 5K Run/Walk & Wellness Expo @ American Martyrs, Manhattan Beach
🎵 Isn't It Romantic? - El Segundo Brass Ensemble @ Hermosa Beach Museum, Hermosa Beach
🩰 Snow Queen Ballet @ Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, Redondo Beach
✈️ Community Aviation Day @ Da Vinci Schools, El Segundo
🎭 L'elisir d'amore (The Elixir of Love Opera) @ Armstrong Theatre, Torrance

Sunday, March 1
🏐 Interscholastic Beach Volleyball Tournament @ Hermosa Beach Strand, Hermosa Beach

Monday, March 2
🌕 Full Moon Beach Yoga Ritual @ Redondo Beach Jetty

🎬 Community Movie Night: Air Bud World Pup

📍 Hermosa Beach Community Theatre, 710 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach
🕒 Friday, February 27 | 4:15 PM–6:30 PM
💰 Free

The City of Hermosa Beach and LA Galaxy are teaming up for a family-friendly soccer kickoff event. Come early for photo ops with LA Galaxy reps, plus awesome giveaways and prizes. Then settle in for Air Bud: World Pup (rated G), because who doesn't love a golden retriever playing soccer?

🔹 Free admission for all ages
🔹 Photo opportunities with LA Galaxy representatives
🔹 Giveaways and prizes from event sponsors

👉 Event Details

😂 Stand-Up Comedy Night at The Rockefeller

📍 The Rockefeller, 1707 S Catalina Ave, Redondo Beach
🕒 Friday, February 27 | Show starts at 8:00 PM, Dinner reservations available after 6:00 PM
💰 Ticketed

The Rockefeller hosts an intimate 90-minute stand-up comedy show featuring headlining comedians seen on HBO and Netflix. Expect a lively room, seasonal energy, and a classic Redondo Beach dinner-and-show setup in the heart of Riviera Village. Perfect excuse to grab a table, order a cocktail, and make a night of it.

🔹 90-minute live stand-up show
🔹 Headlining comedians from HBO & Netflix
🔹 Dinner reservations available before the show

👉 More Info

🏃 AMS 46th Annual 5K Run/Walk & Wellness Expo VI

📍 American Martyrs Catholic Community, 1701 Laurel St, Manhattan Beach
🕒 Saturday, February 28 | 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
💰 Adults $45–$60, Children $20–$35, Families $130–$150

One of Manhattan Beach’s long-running community races returns for its 46th year. The AMS 5K brings together runners, walkers, families, strollers, and even costumes for a fun, neighborhood-style morning. After the race, stick around for the Wellness Expo and community booths.

🔹 Community 5K open to runners and walkers
🔹 Wellness Expo + shoe drive benefiting Soles4Souls
🔹 5K registration includes entry into an e-bike drawing

👉 More Info

🎵 Isn't It Romantic? - El Segundo Brass Ensemble

📍 Hermosa Beach Museum, 710 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach
🕒 Saturday, February 28 | 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
💰 Ticketed

In the spirit of Valentine's Day (a little late, but who's counting?), the Hermosa Beach Museum welcomes the El Segundo Brass Ensemble for an evening of charming music. Expect fan-favorite love songs and music from the Romantic Period—a perfect blend of romance past and present.

🔹 Fan-favorite love songs and Romantic Period classical music
🔹 Catered hors d'oeuvres included with admission
🔹 Cash bar available; supports Hermosa Beach Museum and South Bay Music Association

👉 Tickets & Info

🎭 L'elisir d'amore (The Elixir of Love)

📍 Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Dr, Torrance
🕒 Saturday, February 28 | 7:00 PM • Sunday, March 1 | 2:30 PM
💰 $60–$75

Angels Lyric Opera presents Donizetti’s L'elisir d'amore, a lighthearted romantic opera following Nemorino’s attempt to win Adina’s heart with the help of a not-so-magical love potion. Featuring internationally acclaimed vocalists and a full live orchestra.

🔹 Live opera with full orchestra
🔹 Romantic comedy classic
🔹 Great intro for first-time operagoers

👉 Tickets & Info

🩰 Snow Queen Ballet

📍 Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Redondo Beach
🕒 Saturday, February 28 | 7:00 PM
💰 Ticketed

Redondo Ballet's annual production offers a captivating twist on Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale. Immerse yourself in a world of enchantment with the fanciful journey of Rudie and Pearl, featuring captivating choreography, elaborate sets, and stunning costumes. Suitable for all ages.

🔹 Original choreography based on Hans Christian Andersen's classic
🔹 Elaborate sets, stunning costumes, and professional production
🔹 Opulent and intensely entertaining for all ages

👉 Tickets & Show Info

✈️ 3rd Annual Community Aviation Day

📍 Da Vinci Schools, 201 N Douglas St, El Segundo
🕒 Saturday, February 28 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
💰 Free | All ages welcome

Da Vinci Schools hosts its 3rd Annual Community Aviation Day, a hands-on morning exploring careers and opportunities in aviation and aerospace. Meet industry professionals, connect with flight schools and colleges, and learn about scholarships and career pathways — all in one place. It’s interactive, educational, and designed for curious minds of any age.

🔹 Meet aviation and aerospace industry professionals
🔹 Explore flight schools, colleges, and scholarship opportunities
🔹 Hands-on experiments + flight simulator experience

👉 More Info

🏐 Interscholastic Beach Volleyball Tournament

📍 Hermosa Beach Strand, Hermosa Beach
🕒 Sunday, March 1 | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
💰 Free to watch

High school beach volleyball tournament featuring teams from across the region competing on the famous Hermosa Beach strand. Come watch the next generation of volleyball stars battle it out on the sand. It's an all-day tournament, so stop by anytime to catch some action.

🔹 High school beach volleyball competition
🔹 Free spectator admission on the Hermosa Beach strand
🔹 All-day tournament featuring multiple matches

👉 Event Calendar

🌕 Full Moon Beach Yoga Ritual

📍 Redondo Beach Jetty, 701 Esplanade, Redondo Beach
🕒 Monday, March 2 | 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM
💰 $15 | Pre-registration required

Ocean Fitness Yoga hosts a special Full Moon Beach Yoga Ritual just south of the Redondo Beach Jetty near Topaz Street. This 75-minute restorative slow-flow vinyasa blends gentle core work, balance, and relaxation as the sun sets and the full moon rises over the water. All fitness and yoga levels are welcome.

🔹 75-minute restorative vinyasa + gentle core
🔹 Sunset-to-moonrise beach setting
🔹 Bring mat, layers, and optional snacks for a post-class beach hang

👉 More Info

📸 South Bay Snapshot

That’s it for this week.

If you're not sure what to do this weekend, just pick one thing off the list and go. That's really all it takes. The South Bay always has something going on, and the best part is most of it is right in your backyard.

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See you out there,
Jaime
@MySouthbay