Spooky Weekends & South Bay Nights

Hey South Bay,

It’s a good week to be out and about. Halloween’s here, the calendar’s full, and there’s a lot happening across the neighborhood. From local shows to pop-ups and community stuff, it feels like everyone’s finding something to do. Here are a few things worth checking out.

Let’s get into it 👇

🗓️ This Week in the South Bay

Thursday, October 30
🎬 Outdoor Cinema:The Addams Family @ Manhattan Village, Manhattan Beach
🏨 The Grace Hotel – Haunted House @ Promenade PV, Rolling Hills Estates

Friday, October 31
🎃 Riviera Village Halloween Trick-or-Treat @ Redondo Beach
👻 “BALLOWEEN” Costume Party @ BALEENkitchen, Redondo Beach
🎧 Sunset Vibes Halloween Silent Disco @ Vista Rooftop, Hermosa Beach
🏨 The Grace Hotel – Haunted House (Final Night) @ Promenade PV, Rolling Hills Estates

Saturday, November 1
🇺🇸 An Evening with Charles Phoenix | Retro Comedy Slide Show @ TOCA, Torrance
🎤 Absolute Adele | A Tribute with Jennifer Cella @ Norris Theatre, Rolling Hills Estates
🎭 RimoVision Comedy Night @ Second Story Theatre, Hermosa Beach
♟️ Check-Mates: MultiGenerational Chess Meet-Up @ Redondo Beach Main Library
🎭 Shooting Star (Final Weekend) @ Little Fish Theatre, Redondo Beach

Sunday, November 2
🎶 Yamatogaku USA 25th Anniversary Concert @ Norris Theatre, Rolling Hills Estates
🎭 Shooting Star (Closing Performance) @ Little Fish Theatre, Redondo Beach

Wednesday, November 5
🌝 Full Moon Yoga on the Roof @ Dive N Surf, Redondo Beach

Now through Sunday, November 2
🎃 Magic of the Jack O’ Lanterns – Immersive Pumpkin Trail @ South Coast Botanic Garden, Palos Verdes

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🎬 Outdoor Cinema: The Addams Family

📍 Manhattan Village, 3200 Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach
🕗 Thursday, October 30 | Doors & DJ at 6PM, Movie at 7PM
💰 Free

Enjoy a spine-tingling outdoor screening of the 1991 Halloween comedy The Addams Family as Manhattan Village transforms its open-air plaza into a cozy movie theater. Free popcorn, patio heaters, and a costume contest make it the perfect way to kick off Halloween weekend.

🔹 Family-friendly (PG-13) film under the stars
🔹 Free popcorn & cozy patio seating
🔹 Come early for DJ pre-show & prizes
👉 Event Info

🎃 Riviera Village Halloween Trick-or-Treat

📍 Riviera Village, 1799 S. Catalina Ave, Redondo Beach, CA
🕗 Friday, October 31 | 3 PM – 8 PM
💰 Free

This beloved South Bay Halloween tradition turns Catalina Avenue into a car-free candy zone, where local shops hand out treats and families stroll in costume through the heart of Redondo Beach.

🔹 Safe, family-friendly street carnival
🔹 Shops & restaurants join the fun
🔹 Costumes encouraged – bring a treat bag!
👉 Event Info

👻 “BALLOWEEN” Costume Party at BALEENkitchen

📍 Portofino Hotel & Marina, 260 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach
🕗 Friday, October 31 | 9 PM – 1 AM
💰 Ticketed $25

Step aboard the spookiest harbor party of the year! BALEENkitchen hosts its 21+ “BALLOWEEN” bash featuring a live DJ, late-night bites, and a costume contest with prizes.

🔹 21+ Halloween bash on the waterfront
🔹 Live DJ & harbor-view dance floor
🔹 Costumes required – tickets sell fast!
👉 Event Info

🎧 Sunset Vibes Halloween Silent Disco

📍 Vista HB, 11 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach
🕗 Friday, October 31 | 5 PM – 10 PM
💰 From $17.98+

Dance under the stars at Hermosa’s oceanfront silent disco! Multiple DJs stream music to wireless headphones as you groove in costume beside the pier.

🔹 Open-air Halloween party by the beach
🔹 Multiple music channels & headset rental included
🔹 Costumes encouraged for spooky fun
👉 Event Info

🏨 The Grace Hotel – Haunted House at Promenade PV

📍 Promenade on the Peninsula, Level 2 Unit 243 – Rolling Hills Estates, CA
🕗 Thursday & Friday, October 30 – 31 | 4 PM – 8 PM
💰 Tickets available at the door

The Grace Hotel invites the brave to check in for a week of eerie wonder. Step inside and wander haunted hallways where every corner hums with the whispers of the past. Created by the students of the PenHi Drama Club, this immersive haunted experience blends storytelling, atmosphere, and just the right amount of scare.

🔹 Theatrical haunted house experience
🔹 Built by local students and creators
🔹 Perfect for fans of mystery, Halloween, and community art
👉 More info

🎭 Shooting Star @ Little Fish Theatre

📍 Little Fish Theatre, 514 N. Prospect Ave. Ste L-1 Redondo Beach, CA
🕗 Saturday, November 1 | 2:30 PM & 8 PM
🕗 Sunday, November 2 | 2:30 PM
💰 $20+

A funny and heartfelt play about two former lovers unexpectedly reunited overnight in an airport snowstorm. Shooting Star captures all the “what ifs” and almost-moments of love with warmth and wit.

If you’ve never been to Little Fish Theatre, it’s a South Bay gem born from the Shakespeare by the Sea crew, they found a little space and said, “Let there be theatre.”

🔹 Final weekend of performances
🔹 Directed by Tara Donovan (Eurydice)
🔹 Presented by Shakespeare by the Sea / Little Fish Theatre
👉 Tickets & Info

🎤 Absolute Adele – A Tribute with Jennifer Cella

📍 Norris Theatre, Rolling Hills Estates
🕗 Saturday, November 1 | 8:00 PM
💰 Ticketed Event ($55+)

Get ready for an evening that hits every note of Adele’s soulful magic. Absolute Adele, starring powerhouse vocalist Jennifer Cella (former lead singer of the multi-platinum Trans-Siberian Orchestra), brings the voice and emotion of the British pop icon to life. From “Rolling in the Deep” to “Someone Like You”, it’s more than a concert, it’s a full-on theatrical experience that will have you feeling every lyric.

🔹 Stunning live tribute capturing Adele’s biggest hits
🔹 Performed by Jennifer Cella — known for her powerhouse vocals
🔹 A heartfelt, immersive night of music and storytelling
👉 Event Info

🎃 Magic of the Jack O’ Lanterns – Immersive Pumpkin Trail

📍 South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd, Palos Verdes Peninsula
🕗 Evenings through Sunday, Nov 2 | 6:30PM – 10PM
💰 Tickets from $25.99+ (ages 2 and under free)

Wander through a glowing garden of 10,000 hand-carved pumpkins! This mile-long trail at the Botanic Garden brings Halloween magic alive with lights, art, and s’mores stations.

🔹 Family-friendly illuminated pumpkin trail
🔹 Photo ops & snack stops along the way
🔹 Advance tickets recommended (time slots sell out)
👉 Event Info

🎶 Yamatogaku USA 25th Anniversary Concert

📍 Norris Theatre, 27570 Norris Center Dr, Rolling Hills Estates
🕗 Sunday, November 2 | 1 - 6PM
💰 Tickets $20 – $30

Experience the beauty of traditional Japanese music in this milestone concert featuring shamisen, koto, and folk songs performed by Yamatogaku USA.

🔹 Cultural concert with authentic Japanese instruments
🔹 25th anniversary celebration performance
🔹 Reserved seating – purchase online or at box office
👉 Event Info

♟️ Check-Mates: Multi-Generational Chess Meet-Up

📍 Redondo Beach Main Library – 303 N. Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (2nd Floor Meeting Room)
🕑 Saturday, November 1 | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
💰 Free

A relaxed community meetup where chess players of all ages connect over the board. Adults and juniors (ages 8 and up) pair up to play, learn, and share their love for the game. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, it’s a welcoming space to think, play, and meet new friends. Chess sets are provided, or bring your favorite one from home.

🔹 Open to players age 8 and up
🔹 All skill levels welcome
🔹 Hosted at the Redondo Beach Main Library
👉 Event Info

🇺🇸 An Evening with Charles Phoenix – Retro Comedy Slide Show

📍 James R. Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Dr, Torrance
🕗 Saturday, November 1 | 8 PM – 10 PM
💰 Tickets from $27 – $37

Pop-culture icon Charles Phoenix brings his laugh-out-loud live show to Torrance – celebrating vintage America with hilarious slides, stories, and nostalgia.

🔹 One-night-only retro comedy event
🔹 Mid-century Americana meets LA nostalgia
🔹 Seats assigned by section – get tickets early
👉 Event Info

🌝 Full Moon Yoga on the Roof

📍 Dive N Surf, Redondo Beach
🕗 Wednesday, November 5 | 5:30 PM
💰 Donation-based ($20 suggested)

Flow under the moonlight at Dive N Surf’s rooftop yoga session. This open-air evening class welcomes all levels for a peaceful practice set to the glow of the full moon. Bring your mat, a sweatshirt, and some good energy, it’s one of those South Bay moments that just feels right.

🔹 All-level yoga under the moon
🔹 Beautiful rooftop ocean views
🔹 Suggested donation supports local instructors
👉 RSVP via DM (Instagram)

🎭 RimoVision Comedy Night

📍 Second Story Theatre, Hermosa Beach Community Center – 710 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach
🕗 Saturday, November 1 | 7 PM
💰 Ticketed $30-$38

Get ready for a night of laughter with some of the funniest comedians in the South Bay. RimoVision Comedy Night brings together a lively lineup of stand-ups performing to support community theatre. Every ticket sold helps fund future productions at the Hermosa Beach Community Center — so you can laugh for a good cause.

🔹 Featuring comedians Yvonne Yorke, Agi Saari, Aaron Colbert, Lauren LA Anderson, Alain Villeneuve, Loren from Puerto Rico, Madeleine Lemay & Martin Renteria
🔹 100% of proceeds go toward local stage productions
🔹 One-night-only show full of community and comedy
👉 Event Info

📸 South Bay Snapshot

That’s it for this week.

Appreciate you being here and helping build this little South Bay community. It’s been cool seeing more people tune in and discover what’s happening close to home. If you know someone who’d love being part of it, share it with them.

Jaime
CEO (Chief Enjoyment Officer) @MySouthBay

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