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☀️ Hello South Bay,

Summer officially kicks off this Friday with the solstice — the longest day of the year and the perfect excuse to celebrate from sunrise surf sessions to sunset strolls on The Strand. Whether you're wandering the Torrance Antique Faire or catching live tunes in Hermosa, this weekend is everything we love about living here.

Scroll through, lock it in, and we’ll see you out there.

👇 Let’s get into it:

🗓️ This Week in the South Bay

Friday, June 20
🤠 Cowboy Days Horse Event @ Rolling Hills Estates

Saturday, June 21
💃 Boots & Bows 60s Square Dance @ Redondo Beach/Torrance
🌿 Summer Celebration @ Lazy Acres @ Hermosa Beach
🎨 Toca Palooza Art & Music Fest @ Torrance
📝 Poetry Apocalypse @ Redondo Beach

Sunday, June 22
🎉 Juneteenth Celebration & Concert @ Manhattan Beach
🎶 Bee Gees Tribute @ The Lighthouse, Hermosa Beach
🎡 “Music of the Spheres” Symphony Concert @ Redondo Beach
🪞 Torrance Antique Street Faire @ Torrance

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🌟 Featured Events & Local Highlights

🎉 Juneteenth Celebration & Concert

📍 Polliwog Park, Manhattan Beach
🕒 Sunday, June 22 | 2PM – 7PM
💰 Free Entry

Join the city of Manhattan Beach for an official Juneteenth ceremony honoring history, culture, and community with speakers, performances, and reflection.

🔹 Community gathering
🔹 Cultural performances
🔹 Commemorative event
👉 Event Info

🤠 Cowboy Days Horse Event

📍 Empty Saddle Club, Rolling Hills Estates
🕒 Friday, June 20-22 | 7AM – 9PM
💰 Free Entry

Saddle up for cowboy demos, equestrian fun, and Wild West flair. Family-friendly and hosted in one of the South Bay’s hidden gems.

🔹 Horseback demos
🔹 Kid-friendly activities
🔹 Western-themed fun
👉 Event Info

💃 Boots & Bows 60s Square Dance

📍 Riviera United Methodist Church, RB/Torrance
🕒 Sunday, June 21 | 7PM – 10PM
💰 $12 Suggested Donation

Grab your boots and swing your partner — this 60s-themed square dance is open to all, with vintage vibes and a dose of community fun.

🔹 No experience needed
🔹 Themed attire welcome
🔹 Live caller + dancing
👉 Event Info

🌿 Summer Celebration @ Lazy Acres

📍 Lazy Acres, Hermosa Beach
🕒 Saturday, June 21 | 11AM – 2PM
💰 Free Entry

Kick off summer with local vendors, wellness samples, giveaways, and live tunes. A relaxed Saturday in the heart of Hermosa.

🔹 Samples & snacks
🔹 Wellness giveaways
🔹 Local vibes
👉 Event Info

🎨 TOCA Palooza Art & Music Fest

📍 Torrance Cultural Arts Center, Torrance
🕒 Saturday, June 21 | 11AM – 5PM
💰 Free Entry

Live art, food, and DJs take over the Toca Palooza lot in a celebration of community and culture.

🔹 Local artists + muralists
🔹 Food + drinks available
🔹 Live DJ sets
👉 Event Info

📝 Poetry Apocalypse

📍 Redondo Beach Main Library, Redondo Beach
🕒 Saturday, June 21 | 1PM – 3:30PM
💰 Free Entry

A spoken word takeover featuring South Bay poets and musicians. BYO snacks, open mic, and community energy.

🔹 Spoken word + music
🔹 Open mic sign-ups
🔹 Refreshments will be served
👉 Event Info

🎶 Bee Gees Tribute @ The Lighthouse

📍 The Lighthouse Café, Hermosa Beach
🕒 Sunday, June 22 | 2PM-5 PM
💰 Ticketed

Stayin’ alive with live music at this classic beachside venue. Sing along to the hits.

🔹 Bee Gees tribute band
🔹 Legendary venue
🔹 Sunset sounds
👉 Event Info

🪞 Torrance Antique Street Faire

📍 1317 Sartori Ave, Torrance, CA 90501
🕒 Sunday, June 22 | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
💰 Free Entry

Find a treasure (or three) at the Torrance Antique Street Faire, a monthly vintage market that turns Downtown Torrance into a retro shopper’s paradise. Over 200 vendors line the streets with collectibles, vintage goods, and funky finds.

🔹 200+ vendors
🔹 Music & food trucks
🔹 Pet & bike friendly
👉 Event Info

🎼 “Music of the Spheres” Symphony Concert

📍 631 Vincent St, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
🕒 Sunday, June 22 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM
💰 Free Parking & Admission

The Peninsula Symphony presents a free summer concert inspired by the cosmos, featuring works by Holst and Tchaikovsky. Enjoy an evening of music under the stars with a performance by rising piano talent Yul Yang.

🔹 Live symphony concert
🔹 Student piano soloist
🔹 Family-friendly event
👉 Event Info

📸 South Bay Snapshot

See you out there,

Hope this gave you some solid weekend inspiration — nothing better than summer in the South Bay. If you liked it, pass it along to a friend who could use a little local magic in their inbox.

Until next Thursday,
Jaime
Curator @MySouthBay

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