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We’re rolling into mid-September and the lineup is packed, from food and wine nights in Manhattan Beach to art strolls in Palos Verdes, a city-wide celebration in Rolling Hills, and a beach concert that’ll have you singing Fleetwood Mac at sunset. Whether you’re chasing flavors, culture, or just a good time by the water, there’s plenty to keep your weekend (and even your Wednesday evening) full.

Let’s dive in 👇

🗓️ This Week in the South Bay

Thursday, September 11
🇺🇸 9/11 Wreath Laying Ceremony @ Hermosa Beach (Pier Ave Greenbelt)
🇺🇸 9/11 Memorial Ceremony @ Manhattan Beach (15th & Valley)

Friday, September 12
🍷 Manhattan Beach Food & Wine Festival – Opening Night @ Manhattan Beach

Saturday, September 13
🍷 Manhattan Beach Food & Wine Festival – Grand Tasting @ Manhattan Beach
🎨 Malaga Cove Art on the Lawn (Sat–Sun) @ Palos Verdes Estates
🦋 Kids’ Nature Club: Butterflies @ White Point Nature Center, San Pedro (PV)
🌳 Guided Nature Walk @ Agua Amarga Reserve, Rancho Palos Verdes
⚡ Pokémon & Sports Card Show @ Torrance Cultural Arts Center
🎉 68th Annual City Celebration @ Rolling Hills Estates, Ernie Howlett Park
🎬 Movies at the Beach: Mamma Mia! @ Hermosa Beach Pier (on the sand)
💃 Nuestras Raíces: Noche Mexicana 2025 @ Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center
🧘 Yoga on the Pier – Morning Reset @ Redondo Beach

Sunday, September 14
🌱 Matcha & Plants Workshop @ Torrance (By Nature Studio)
🐾 Pet Protectors League Cat & Kitten Adoption Day @ Rancho Palos Verdes
🎶 HB Concert Series: Rumours (Fleetwood Mac Tribute) + Cobra Cowboy @ Hermosa Beach Pier (on the sand)

Wednesday, September 17
🧘 Sunset Yoga on the Pier @ Redondo Beach

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Thursday, September 11, 2025

🇺🇸 9/11 Memorial Ceremonies – Hermosa Beach & Manhattan Beach

📍 9/11 Memorial Sites, Hermosa Beach, CA
🕒 Thursday, Sept 11 | 7:30 AM & 9:00 AM
💰 Free

The City of Hermosa Beach invites the community to gather in remembrance on the anniversary of September 11. Two ceremonies will be held at local memorials:

• Wreath Laying Ceremony at 7:30 AM at the 9/11 Memorial on the Greenbelt at Pier Ave. Flowers will be provided for the public to lay at the memorial in a quiet moment of reflection.

• Memorial Ceremony at 9:00 AM at the 9/11 Memorial on the southwest corner of 15th Street & Valley Drive. This short service honors the lives lost and the resilience of our nation.

Both events provide an opportunity for neighbors to come together, reflect, and pay their respects.

🔹 Community-led moments of reflection and remembrance
🔹 Flowers available for the public at the wreath laying ceremony
🔹 Honoring lives lost and the resilience of the nation

Friday, September 12, 2025

🍷 Manhattan Beach Food & Wine Festival

📍 Manhattan Village, 3500 N Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
🕒 Friday, Sept 12 | 7–10 PM (VIP entry at 6 PM)
💰 Ticketed (21+ event)

Kick off the South Bay’s biggest culinary weekend at the Manhattan Beach Food & Wine Festival. The opening night features over 20 acclaimed chefs serving signature dishes alongside boutique wineries, craft breweries, and mixologists. With unlimited tastings and live entertainment in a stylish outdoor venue, this is a must for foodies and wine lovers alike.

🔹 Unlimited tastings from celebrated chefs and restaurants
🔹 Premium wines, craft beers, and signature cocktails
🔹 Chic outdoor setting with live entertainment under the stars
👉 Event Info

Saturday, September 13, 2025

🎨 Malaga Cove Art on the Lawn

📍 Malaga Cove Plaza, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
🕒 Saturday & Sunday, Sept 13–14 | 10 AM – 5 PM
💰 Free Entry (art available for purchase)

Discover the work of Palos Verdes Art Center artists in a relaxed outdoor setting. From paintings and ceramics to jewelry and textiles, this annual fair showcases diverse talent in a picturesque Spanish-style plaza.

🔹 Wide variety of art forms including painting, ceramics, jewelry, and photography
🔹 Chance to meet and support local artists directly
🔹 Scenic setting near ocean-view bluffs
👉 Event Info

🦋 Kids’ Nature Club: Butterflies

📍 White Point Nature Education Center, 1600 W Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA 90731
🕒 Saturday, Sept 13 | 10:30 – 11:30 AM
💰 Free (registration required)

Little explorers (ages 3–10) learn all about butterflies through crafts, story time, and a guided walk in the pollinator garden. A fun, hands-on activity for families that blends education and play.

🔹 Kid-friendly science and craft activities
🔹 Guided butterfly spotting walk in a native garden
🔹 Hosted by PV Peninsula Land Conservancy naturalists
👉 Event Info

🌳 Guided Nature Walk – Agua Amarga Reserve

📍 Agua Amarga Reserve, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
🕒 Saturday, Sept 13 | 9 AM
💰 Free (RSVP recommended)

Start your Saturday with a guided hike through a hidden Palos Verdes canyon. Learn about native plants, wildlife, and restoration efforts in this peaceful reserve.

🔹 Moderate, family-friendly hike with educational stops
🔹 Explore restored habitats and local flora
🔹 Led by knowledgeable naturalists
👉 Event Info

⚡ Pokémon & Sports Card Show – Mega Rayquaza Theme!

📍 Torrance Cultural Arts Center, 3330 Civic Center Dr, Torrance, CA 90503
🕒 Saturday, Sept 13 | 10 AM – 5 PM
💰 Free Entry (All ages welcome)

Collectors unite! Featuring Pokémon, sports memorabilia, anime cards, and rare finds. Special giveaways include a PSA 10 Rayquaza card and a Ken Griffey Jr. autographed baseball.

🔹 Family-friendly with raffles and exclusive prizes
🔹 Vendors offering $1 boxes and rare collectibles
🔹 Perfect for TCG and sports enthusiasts of all ages
👉 Event Info

🎉 Rolling Hills Estates – 68th Annual City Celebration

📍 Ernie Howlett Park, 25851 Hawthorne Blvd, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
🕒 Saturday, Sept 13 | 9 AM – 3 PM
💰 Free Entry (food for purchase)

Celebrate 68 years of community with inflatables, games, rock climbing, magician shows, face painting, corn pits, and delicious local food vendors. A true small-town festival vibe.

🔹 Pony hop races, obstacle courses, and sports games for kids
🔹 Magician, face painting, and rock climbing wall
🔹 Classic food vendors serving BBQ and churros
👉 Event Info

🎬 Movies at the Beach – Mamma Mia!

📍 On the sand, south of Hermosa Beach Pier, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
🕒 Saturday, Sept 13 | 7 PM (dusk)
💰 Free

Sing along to ABBA classics under the stars with this outdoor beach movie screening. Bring blankets, low-back chairs, and snacks for a family-friendly night by the ocean.

🔹 Iconic sing-along musical with a feel-good vibe
🔹 Unique open-air screening with ocean breezes
🔹 Free event steps away from Pier Plaza dining
👉 Event Info

💃 Nuestras Raíces: Noche Mexicana 2025

📍 Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90278
🕒 Saturday, Sept 13 | 7:00 PM
💰 $35 General Admission

The 29th Annual Noche Mexicana brings mariachi, banda, norteño, and marimba music to life in a vibrant evening of Mexican culture. Expect colorful performances, authentic sounds, and community pride.

🔹 Performances by Mariachi Gallos de Oro, Banda Azpericueta, Grupo Norteño Los Cuatro de la Frontera, and Marimba Maderas Que Cantan
🔹 Rich showcase of traditional and contemporary Mexican music and dance
🔹 Longstanding South Bay cultural tradition
👉 Event Info

🧘 Yoga on the Pier - Morning Reset & Sunset Session

📍 West End of Redondo Beach Pier, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
🕒 Saturday, Sept 13 | 10:00 AM (Morning Reset)
🕒 Wednesday, Sept 17 | 6:00 – 7:00 PM (Sunset Flow)
💰 Free

Find your balance by the water with two opportunities to practice yoga on the pier this week. Saturday’s “Morning Reset” offers an energizing all-levels flow with ocean breezes to start your weekend grounded and refreshed. Wednesday’s “Sunset Flow” is a calming, midweek reset with golden-hour views over the Pacific. Both sessions are hosted by The Greenhouse PV and Redondo Pier Association, welcoming all levels of yogis in a community-centered space.

🔹 Free, open-air yoga classes by the ocean
🔹 Saturday morning for energy, Wednesday evening for relaxation
🔹 Bring your mat, water, layers, and a friend
👉 Event Info

Sunday, September 14, 2025

🌱 Matcha & Plants

📍 By Nature Studio, 23437 S Western Ave, Torrance, CA 90501
🕒 Sunday, Sept 14 | 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
💰 Ticketed (via Eventbrite)

Sip ceremonial-grade matcha while learning plant-care basics in this relaxing hands-on workshop. Guests will pot their own plants, decorate containers, and shop curated selections from local vendors. A soothing way to spend your Sunday while building green thumb skills.

🔹 Combines wellness with creativity and plant care
🔹 Includes matcha tasting and supplies for your plant project
🔹 Perfect for plant lovers and beginners alike
👉 Event Info

🐾 Pet Protectors League Cat & Kitten Rescue Adoption Day

📍 28916 S Western Ave, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
🕒 Sunday, Sept 14 | 11 AM – 3 PM
💰 Free Entry (Adoptions available; fees may apply)

Spend your Sunday meeting dozens of adorable cats and kittens looking for their forever homes. The Pet Protectors League hosts this adoption event, where every animal is fully vaccinated, dewormed, parasite-treated, tested (FELV/FIV), and spayed/neutered (if old enough). Whether you’re looking to adopt or just want to cuddle some kittens, this is a feel-good event supporting local rescue efforts.

🔹 Play and bond with cats in need of homes
🔹 Meet dedicated rescue volunteers and learn about fostering opportunities
🔹 Every adoption supports animal welfare in the South Bay
👉 Event Info

🎶 Hermosa Beach Concert Series – Rumours (Fleetwood Mac Tribute)

📍 On the sand, south of Hermosa Beach Pier, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
🕒 Sunday, Sept 14 | 3:00 PM – Sunset
💰 Free

Close out the weekend with Hermosa’s famous free beach concert series. Fleetwood Mac tribute band Rumours takes the stage, bringing classics like “Dreams” and “Go Your Own Way” to life. With toes in the sand, ocean breezes, and a community festival feel, this is quintessential South Bay.

🔹 Family-friendly sunset concert on the sand
🔹 Local opener Cobra Cowboy starts the afternoon show
🔹 Beloved tradition since 1998 with thousands gathering weekly
👉 Event Info

📸 South Bay Snapshot

🌊 That’s a Wrap on This Week’s Lineup

Thanks for hanging out with me for another round of South Bay happenings. Every week there’s something new to discover, and it’s always better when we can share it as a community. If you’ve got a friend who’d love live music on the sand, local art, or even a free yoga session at sunset, pass this along their way.

Catch you out there,
Jaime
Editor @MySouthBay