South Bay Weekend Guide: Catalina Classic, Salsa Nights & Sunset Concerts

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Hey South Bay,
Summer’s winding down, but the calendar’s still stacked with classic traditions, sunset concerts, salsa nights, and one epic paddle across the channel. Whether you’re in the mood to dance, cheer, or just kick back by the ocean with live music, we’ve got you covered.

Let’s get into it 👇

🗓️ This Week in the South Bay

Thursday, August 21
🎤 Summer of Music Concert: Say It Ain’t Weezer @ Redondo Beach Pier

Friday, August 22
🍷 Sips & Sunsets @ Terranea Resort, Rancho Palos Verdes
🎧 DJ Sunset Lounge: DJ Shibuya @ Aqua Rooftop, Shade Hotel Redondo Beach

Saturday, August 23
💃 Torrance Summer Nights: Sangre Nueva Salsa Band @ Wilson Park
🎸 Summer of Music Concert: Manuel the Band @ Redondo Beach Pier
🎶 Feed The Kitty @ Project Barley Taps & Grill, Redondo Beach
💜 Prince Again – A Tribute to Prince @ Saint Rocke, Hermosa Beach
🎵 Concert in the Park: Smokin’ Cobras @ Ken Dyda Civic Center, Rancho Palos Verdes

Sunday, August 24
🏄 Catalina Classic Paddleboard Race @ Manhattan Beach Pier
🎶 Concerts in the Park: The Amplified @ Polliwog Park, Manhattan Beach
🛍️ Antique Street Faire @ Old Torrance
🎶 Concert-in-the-Park: Tenn West @ Lunada Bay Park, Palos Verdes Estates

Mon–Wed, Aug 25–27
🎨 Manhattan Beach Art Center Exhibition (Ongoing, Wed–Sun)

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🏄 Catalina Classic Paddleboard Race

📍 Manhattan Beach Pier
🕒 Sunday, August 24 | Finishers arrive ~11AM
💰 Free to Watch

A South Bay tradition since 1955, the Catalina Classic is a legendary 32-mile open-ocean paddleboard race from Avalon to Manhattan Beach. Paddlers use only their hands to power across the channel, finishing in front of cheering crowds on the pier.

🔹 Iconic endurance challenge — the “Boston Marathon” of paddleboarding
🔹 Athletes battle tides, currents, and fatigue to reach the South Bay shoreline
🔹 Free to watch, with the pier packed with fans and ocean lovers
👉 Event Info

🎤 Redondo Beach Pier Summer of Music Concerts

📍 Redondo Beach Pier, 100 Fisherman’s Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA
🕒 Thu, Aug 21 & Sat, Aug 23 | 6PM – 8PM
💰 Free

Sunset, sea breezes, and two nights of free live music on the water.

🔹 Thu 8/21 – Say It Ain’t Weezer: A Weezer tribute band playing all the ’90s and 2000s hits.
🔹 Sat 8/23 – Manuel the Band: South Bay’s own indie pop/rock group with a soulful, upbeat vibe.
🔹 Family-friendly, bring low-back chairs/blankets; no alcohol on the pier.
👉 Event Info

🎶 Prince Again – A Tribute to Prince

📍 Saint Rocke – 142 Pacific Coast Hwy, Hermosa Beach
🗓 Saturday, August 23, 2025
⏰ Doors 7PM | Show 8PM
🔞 21+ Only | 🎟 Tickets Required

The Purple One lives on in this electrifying tribute. Prince Again brings the funk, rock, and R&B anthems that defined a generation — from “Purple Rain” to “Let’s Go Crazy.” Expect a high-energy show, special guests, and all the magic of Prince in one of the South Bay’s most intimate venues.

🔹 A faithful, passionate live performance of Prince’s greatest hits
🔹 Special guest musicians to keep the night grooving
🔹 An iconic night out in Hermosa Beach’s go-to music venue
👉 Tickets

📍🎶 Concert-in-the-Park: Tenn West

📍 Lunada Bay Park – 2201 Palos Verdes Dr W, Palos Verdes Estates
🗓 Sunday, August 24, 2025
⏰ 4PM – 6PM
💰 Free | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly

Two thousand miles west of Tennessee, a band of veteran musicians came together to create a sound that can only be described as California Country. Tenn West blends the heart of country with the soul of rock ’n’ roll — the perfect soundtrack for a summer afternoon by the coast.

🔹 Live California Country with Tenn West
🔹 Relaxed, family-friendly neighborhood vibe
🔹 Bring blankets & beach chairs for a sunset picnic
👉 Event Info

💃 Torrance Summer Nights: Sangre Nueva

📍 Wilson Park Amphitheater, Torrance
🕒 Saturday, August 23 | 5PM
💰 Free

Turn up the heat with one of SoCal’s best salsa bands. Sangre Nueva brings irresistible rhythms and high-energy performance to Torrance’s Summer Nights series.

🔹 Free community concert under the stars
🔹 Perfect for families — bring lawn chairs, blankets & picnic baskets
🔹 Expect a dance floor full of locals moving to the beat
👉 Event Info

🛍️ Torrance Antique Street Faire

📍 Old Torrance, Sartori Ave & Surrounding Streets
🕒 Sunday, August 24 | 8AM – 3PM
💰 Free Entry & Parking

Downtown Torrance transforms into a treasure-hunting paradise with 225+ antique and artisan vendors.

🔹 Vintage finds from furniture to vinyl records
🔹 Live DJ, local eats, and $3 antique appraisals
🔹 Pet-friendly, lively, and family-friendly atmosphere
👉 Event Info

🎶 Concerts in the Park: The Amplified

📍 Polliwog Park Amphitheater, Manhattan Beach
🕒 Sunday, August 24 | 5PM – 7PM
💰 Free

One of the South Bay’s most beloved summer traditions. The Amplified bring classic rock energy — think Zeppelin to Nirvana — to close out your weekend.

🔹 All ages, pack a picnic and blanket
🔹 Arrive early for a good lawn spot
🔹 Perfect community vibe in a scenic park setting
👉 Event Info

🎶 Feed The Kitty – Live at Project Barley Taps & Grill

📍 Project Barley Taps & Grill – 136 International Boardwalk, Redondo Beach
🗓 Saturday, August 23, 2025
⏰ 2:00 PM
💰 Free Entry

One of SoCal’s hardest-working bands lands in Redondo for an afternoon set right on the waterfront. Feed The Kitty plays over 300 shows a year with a songbook that spans thousands of tracks, meaning no two shows are ever alike. If you’ve heard their music in films like Lars and the Real Girl or National Lampoon’s: Cattle Call, now’s your chance to catch them live by the beach.

🔹 Non-stop live music energy with funk, rock, country & pop covers
🔹 Waterfront setting on the International Boardwalk in Redondo Beach
🔹 A fan-favorite band fresh off tours and a music documentary
👉 More info

🍷 Sips & Sunsets at Terranea

📍 Solviva Patio, Terranea Resort, Rancho Palos Verdes
🕒 Friday, August 22 | 4PM – 7PM
💰 No Cover | Food & Drinks for Purchase

Unwind at golden hour with the Pacific as your backdrop. Enjoy live music on the patio, sip curated wines, and let the evening ease you into weekend mode with a perfect mix of coastal views and relaxed vibes.

🔹 Seasonal charcuterie boards available for pairing
🔹 Handpicked wines by the glass or bottle
🔹 Oceanfront setting with a vibrant sunset atmosphere
👉 Event Info

🎨 Manhattan Beach Art Center Exhibition

📍 Manhattan Beach Art Center, 1560 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach
🕒 July 25 – October 5 | Opening Reception: Friday, July 25 | 5PM – 8PM
💰 Free Admission | Open to the Public

Celebrate the creativity of Manhattan Beach at the 2025 Annual Community Exhibition. Featuring 109 local artists across painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, and mixed media, this show highlights the diverse perspectives that shape our coastal community. From emerging voices to established names, the exhibition is a vibrant reflection of art, connection, and community pride.

🔹 Wide range of mediums on display, from traditional to contemporary
🔹 Meet and mingle with artists during the Opening Reception
🔹 Wine generously provided by the Single Mom Projectworks from over 115 local artists, showcasing painting, sculpture, photography, and more.
👉 More Info

🎧 DJ Sunset Lounge: DJ Shibuya

📍 AQUA Rooftop Bar at Shade Hotel, Redondo Beach
🕒 Friday, August 22 | 7PM – 10PM
💰 No Cover | Food & Drinks for Purchase

Catch the sunset from Shade’s rooftop lounge as DJ Shibuya sets the mood with ocean views, cocktails, and an open-air vibe right on the harbor.

🔹 Rooftop atmosphere with panoramic Pacific views
🔹 Live DJ sets + elevated lounge experience
🔹 Craft cocktails & small plates menu
👉 Event Info

🎸 Concert in the Park: Smokin’ Cobras @ Rancho Palos Verdes

📍 Ken Dyda Civic Center, Rancho Palos Verdes
🕒 Saturday, August 23 | 4PM – 6PM
💰 Free | Food & Drinks for Purchase

Spend a late summer afternoon with the Smokin’ Cobras as they bring classic rock and oldies hits to life under the Palos Verdes sky. With food trucks, a beer and wine booth, and family-friendly activities, it’s the perfect mix of music and community fun.

🔹 Live music with Smokin’ Cobras (oldies & classic rock)
🔹 Food trucks, beer & wine booth, giveaways
🔹 Crafts & inflatables for kids
👉 Event Info

📸 South Bay Snapshot

🌊 That’s a Wrap on This Week’s Lineup

I appreciate you being here each week. The South Bay has so much to offer, and this guide is just a way to pull it all into one place. If you think someone you know would enjoy it too, share it with them.

See you around town,
Jaime
Editor @MySouthBay

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