Mardi Gras, Valentine’s Plans & Live Music in the South Bay

Hello, South Bay!

If you’ve been around the South Bay for a while, you know certain places just feel permanent. This week, Ragin Cajun Cafe is in the middle of its final run, and it’s being marked with a stretch of events that feel more like a celebration than a farewell.

Add in Valentine’s plans, live music, and a busy weekend around the beach cities, and there’s a lot worth showing up for over the next few days.

Here’s what’s happening 👇

Thursday, February 12
😂 Don’t Tell Comedy @ Manhattan Beach
🎤 The Greatest Love Singers Concert @ Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center

Friday, February 13
🥃 WhistlePig Whiskey Mardi Gras Dinner @ Ragin Cajun Cafe, Redondo Beach
🎨 Redondo Beach Arts Group Opening Reception @ Malaga Cove Library, Palos Verdes

Saturday, February 14
🎤 A Tribute to Barbra Streisand @ Norris Theatre, Rolling Hills Estates
🥂 Toast ’n’ Totes: Valentine’s Romance Book Event @ Manhattan Beach
🥾 “Be Mine, Valentine” Nature Walk @ Forrestal Reserve, Palos Verdes
😂 Laughs & Romance: Valentine’s Comedy Night @ Hermosa Beach
🎭 Mardi Gras Farewell Party @ Ragin Cajun Cafe, Redondo Beach

Sunday, February 15
🐳 A Whale of a Story: Kids’ Whale Day Storytime @ Palos Verdes
🎭 Mardi Gras Farewell Party Day 2 @ Ragin Cajun Cafe, Redondo Beach

Tuesday, February 17
 🎭 Fat Tuesday Live Music Celebration @ Ragin Cajun Cafe, Redondo Beach

😂 Don’t Tell Comedy: Manhattan Beach

📍 Secret indoor venue (revealed day of), Manhattan Beach
🕒 Thursday, February 12 | 8:00 PM (Doors 7:30 PM)
💰 Ticketed

Don’t Tell Comedy brings its signature pop-up stand-up show to Manhattan Beach for one night only. Known for booking top-tier comedians at surprise locations, these shows feel intimate, spontaneous, and a little underground in the best way. The exact venue is kept under wraps until the day of the show, adding to the fun.

Expect a tightly curated lineup, drinks available for purchase, and a lively crowd that’s there for the comedy. If you’re looking for something different on a Thursday night, this is one of those events that tends to sell out fast for a reason.

🔹 Surprise indoor venue revealed day of show
🔹 Comedians you’d normally see at much larger venues
🔹 21+ crowd with drinks available

👉 Tickets

🎤 The Greatest Love Singers Concert

📍 Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Redondo Beach
🕒 Thursday, February 12 | 8:00 PM
💰 Ticketed

Just before Valentine’s Day, The Greatest Love Singers take the stage for an evening centered on romance, love, and powerhouse vocals. This polished concert brings classic love songs and emotional performances to one of the South Bay’s premier venues, making it a strong pick for a pre-Valentine’s night out.

Whether you’re planning a date night or just love a well-produced live show, this concert sets the tone for the weekend ahead with timeless music and a refined atmosphere.

🔹 Pre-Valentine’s Day concert experience
🔹 Romance-themed vocal performances
🔹 Professional production at a major South Bay venue

👉 Tickets

🥃 WhistlePig Whiskey Mardi Gras Dinner

📍 Ragin Cajun Cafe, 525 S Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach
🕒 Friday, February 13 | Evening
💰 Ticketed

Kick off Mardi Gras weekend with a special multi-course Cajun dinner paired with WhistlePig whiskey. This guided tasting blends bold flavors, premium pours, and classic Louisiana hospitality as the restaurant counts down its final weeks.

🔹 Multi-course Cajun menu
🔹 Guided whiskey tasting
🔹 Limited seating experience

👉 Reserve

🎨 Art Exhibition Featuring the Redondo Beach Arts Group

📍 Malaga Cove Library, Gallery & Garden, Palos Verdes Estates
🕒 Friday, February 13 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
💰 Free

Meet the artists and explore a new exhibition featuring the Redondo Beach Arts Group at this opening reception hosted by the Palos Verdes Library District. The show highlights a wide range of artistic styles and media, reflecting the diversity and creativity of local South Bay artists.

The exhibition remains on display through March 24 during regular library hours, but the opening reception offers a chance to experience the artwork in a lively, social setting and connect directly with the artists behind the work.

🔹 Opening reception with participating artists
🔹 Variety of media and artistic styles
🔹 Ongoing exhibition through March 24

👉 More Info

🎤 A Tribute to Barbra Streisand, Starring Sharon Owen

📍 Norris Theatre, Palos Verdes Performing Arts Center, Rolling Hills Estates
🕒 Saturday, February 14 | 8:00 PM
💰 Ticketed

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an evening dedicated to the timeless music of Barbra Streisand, performed by world-renowned tribute artist Sharon Owens. Known for her remarkable vocal and visual resemblance, Owens delivers powerful renditions that capture the emotion and elegance of Streisand’s iconic catalog.

This special Valentine’s performance blends romance and nostalgia in an intimate theater setting, making it a standout option for a classic date night or a memorable night out with friends. Whether you’re a longtime fan or simply love a well-produced live show, this concert sets a warm, elegant tone for the evening.

🔹 Valentine’s Day concert experience
🔹 Acclaimed tribute performance with live vocals
🔹 Romantic evening at a premier South Bay venue

👉 Tickets

🥂 Toast ’n’ Totes: Valentine’s Romance Book Event

📍 Pages: a bookstore, 904 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach
🕒 Saturday, February 14 | Morning sessions
💰 Ticketed

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with mimosas, romance novels, and a custom tote bag at this cozy bookstore event. Guests enjoy a relaxed shopping experience, live tote printing, and plenty of photo-worthy moments.

🔹 Mimosa included
🔹 Custom printed tote bag
🔹 Timed entry experience

👉 Tickets

🎭 Mardi Gras Parking Lot Concert

📍 Ragin Cajun Cafe, 525 S Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach
🕒 Saturday & Sunday, February 14–15 | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
💰 Free

Ragin Cajun Cafe is throwing a FREE Mardi Gras parking lot concert as part of its farewell celebrations, and it’s shaping up to be a full-on South Bay party. Expect live tribute bands, Cajun vibes, dancing, and plenty of food and drinks flowing all weekend long. It’s one of the last big chances to celebrate Mardi Gras at this longtime local favorite before it closes on March 1.

🔹 Free outdoor live music both days
🔹 Tribute bands playing classic rock favorites
🔹 Food, drinks, and Mardi Gras energy all afternoon

👉 More Info

🥾 “Be Mine, Valentine” Nature Walk

📍 Forrestal Nature Reserve, Palos Verdes Peninsula
🕒 Saturday, February 14 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
💰 Free

Trade roses for ocean views on this guided Valentine’s Day hike through Forrestal Nature Reserve. Led by local naturalists, the walk explores native habitat, coastal scenery, and scenic overlooks.

🔹 Guided by local experts
🔹 Coastal and canyon views
🔹 Easy-to-moderate hike

👉 More Info

😂 Laughs & Romance: Valentine’s Comedy Night

📍 The Comedy & Magic Club, 1018 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach
🕒 Saturday, February 14 | Evening
💰 Ticketed

This Valentine’s-themed comedy showcase features a lineup of stand-up comedians delivering jokes about love, dating, and relationships. A fun alternative date night with guaranteed laughs.

🔹 Multi-comic lineup
🔹 Valentine’s-themed sets
🔹 Classic Hermosa Beach venue

👉 Tickets

🐳 A Whale of a Story: Kids’ Storytime

📍 White Point Nature Education Center, Palos Verdes
🕒 Sunday, February 15 | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
💰 Free

Celebrate World Whale Day with a special kids’ storytime focused on kindness, courage, and ocean life. Families can enjoy a live reading, activities, and time to explore the nature center.

🔹 Family-friendly event
🔹 Ocean-themed storytime
🔹 Hands-on activities

👉 More Info

🎭 Fat Tuesday Live Music Celebration

📍 Ragin Cajun Cafe, 525 S Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach
🕒 Tuesday, February 17 | 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
💰 Free

Celebrate Fat Tuesday the right way with live music, Cajun food, and Mardi Gras energy at Ragin Cajun Cafe. The party continues with a live performance from Feed the Kitty, bringing high-energy rock covers to close out Mardi Gras week in true South Bay style. Grab dinner, drinks, and soak up one of the final nights of live music at this longtime local favorite before it closes on March 1.

🔹 Live music performance from Feed the Kitty
🔹 Mardi Gras vibes all night long
🔹 Food, drinks, and dancing encouraged

👉 More Info

📸 South Bay Snapshot

That’s it for this week.

From Valentine’s plans to Mardi Gras celebrations, there’s no shortage of things to do around the South Bay. Get out, support local spots, and enjoy the weekend.

See you around,
Jaime @MySouthbay