Summer Solstice, Live Music & Local Finds

Hello South Bay,

The first official weekend of summer is here, and the South Bay calendar is filling up with food festivals, live music, wellness events, community gatherings, and local experiences.

Whether you're looking for a night out, a family-friendly event, or something completely different, we've rounded up a few happenings worth checking out this week.

Here's what's going on 👇

🗓️ This Week in My South Bay

Thursday, June 18
🧘 Breathwork + Sound Bath @ Rolling Hills Estates
🤠 Line Dancing Los Angeles @ Mom Said Yes Pizza, Torrance

Friday, June 19
🌎 Summer Solstice: Around the World Food & Wine Festival @ Portofino Hotel, Redondo Beach

Saturday, June 20
🪙 South Bay Coin Show @ Gardena
💚 Lindberg Nutrition Wellness Event @ Torrance
🛹 Anatomy of a Skateboard Family Workshop @ Hermosa Beach Museum
🌺 Music & Mingle Summer Fiesta @ Manhattan Beach Community Church
🎶 Father's Day Celebration featuring REVALUTE @ Project Barley Square, Torrance
🎧 Marques Wyatt with CPTNFUNK @ Deep End Live, Redondo Beach

Sunday, June 21
✊ Juneteenth Celebration & Concert @ Polliwog Park Amphitheater, Manhattan Beach

🧘 Breathwork + Sound Bath

📍 4020 Palos Verdes Dr N, Suite 201, Rolling Hills Estates
🕒 Thursday, June 18 | 7:30 PM–9:30 PM
💰 Ticketed Event

The SoundBath Studio is hosting a guided breathwork and sound therapy session in Rolling Hills Estates. If you're looking for a slower-paced evening and a chance to reset before the weekend, this is one of the most relaxing events on this week's calendar.

🔹 Guided breathwork session
🔹 Sound healing experience
🔹 Limited-capacity event

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🤠 Line Dancing Los Angeles

📍 Mom Said Yes Pizza, 4525 Calle Mayor, Torrance
🕒 Thursday, June 18 | 7:00 PM–11:30 PM
💰 Ticketed Event

Country music, pizza, cocktails, and line dancing come together for a fun Thursday night in South Torrance. Whether you're a regular or trying it for the first time, this weekly event offers a casual night out with plenty of room on the dance floor.

🔹 Weekly country dance night
🔹 Pizza, cocktails, and music
🔹 Table reservations recommended

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🌎 Summer Solstice: Around the World Food & Wine Festival

📍 The Portofino Hotel & Marina, Redondo Beach
🕒 Friday, June 19
💰 Ticketed Event

Celebrate the arrival of summer with an evening of international food, wine, and waterfront views at the Portofino Hotel. This special event brings together flavors from around the world in one of the South Bay's most scenic settings.

🔹 International food and wine tastings
🔹 Waterfront setting in Redondo Beach
🔹 Summer Solstice celebration

👉 More Info

🪙 South Bay Coin Show

📍 1735 W 162nd St, Gardena
🕒 Saturday, June 20 | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
💰 Ticketed Event

The South Bay Coin Show brings together dealers, collectors, and curious newcomers for a day of rare coins, currency, gold, silver, and free appraisals. If you've ever wondered whether those old coins in a drawer are worth anything, this is the place to find out.

🔹 Rare coins and banknotes
🔹 Gold and silver dealers
🔹 Free verbal appraisals

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💚 Lindberg Nutrition Wellness Event

📍 Lindberg Nutrition, 3804 Sepulveda Blvd, Torrance
🕒 Saturday, June 20 | 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
💰 Free

This free community wellness event features local vendors, giveaways, fitness challenges, wellness services, and a coffee cart. It's an easy daytime stop for anyone looking to discover local health and wellness resources.

🔹 Wellness vendors and services
🔹 Fitness challenges and giveaways
🔹 Free community event

👉 More Info

🛹 Anatomy of a Skateboard Family Workshop

📍 Hermosa Beach Museum, 710 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach
🕒 Saturday, June 20 | 11:00 AM
💰 RSVP Required

Explore the history and design of skateboards before building and decorating your own miniature fingerboard. This family-friendly workshop combines local surf and skate culture with a hands-on creative activity.

🔹 Learn skateboard history and design
🔹 Build your own miniature fingerboard
🔹 Family-friendly museum workshop

👉 RSVP

🌺 Music & Mingle Summer Fiesta

📍 Manhattan Beach Community Church, 303 S Peck Ave, Manhattan Beach
🕒 Saturday, June 20 | 5:30 PM–8:30 PM
💰 Free

Enjoy an evening of live music, dancing, food, and community at this summer fiesta in Manhattan Beach. Bring your favorite dish, throw on your brightest summer outfit, and spend the evening connecting with neighbors under the South Bay sky.

🔹 Live music by the John Elg Ensemble
🔹 Dancing with the Dietz Brothers Band
🔹 Community potluck dinner and family-friendly fun

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🎶 Father's Day Celebration featuring REVALUTE

📍 Project Barley Square Brewery & Pub, 1109 Van Ness Ave, Torrance
🕒 Saturday, June 20 | 6:00 PM
💰 Free | All Ages

Celebrate Father's Day weekend with live music, food, drinks, and dancing at Project Barley Square in Torrance. REVALUTE brings its signature blend of Irish, reggae, South African, and original music for a lively summer evening that's perfect for the whole family.

🔹 Live performance by REVALUTE
🔹 Full kitchen, bar, and drink specials
🔹 Family-friendly event with dancing and entertainment

👉 More Info

🎧 Marques Wyatt with CPTNFUNK

📍 Deep End Live, Redondo Beach Pier
🕒 Saturday, June 20 | 9:00 PM
💰 Ticketed Event | Ages 21+

A cornerstone of the Los Angeles house music scene, Marques Wyatt brings his signature deep and soulful sound to Deep End Live. Expect an immersive night of music, rhythm, and dancing on the Redondo Beach Pier.

🔹 Deep and soulful house music
🔹 Special guest CPTNFUNK
🔹 Intimate waterfront venue

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✊ Juneteenth Celebration & Concert

📍 Polliwog Park Amphitheater, 1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach
🕒 Sunday, June 21 | 2:00 PM–7:00 PM
💰 Free | All Ages

The City of Manhattan Beach's Juneteenth Celebration returns to Polliwog Park for an afternoon of live music, local vendors, food, family activities, and community connection. Bring a blanket, find a spot on the grass, and enjoy performances throughout the day in one of the South Bay's most popular outdoor venues.

🔹 Live music and entertainment featuring WST CMPLX
🔹 Food vendors, community booths, and family activities
🔹 Free community celebration at Polliwog Park Amphitheater

👉 Event Info

📸 South Bay Snapshot

That's it for this week!

Summer officially arrives this weekend. Here's hoping it's the start of a season filled with beach days, sunset walks, and plenty of reasons to get outside.

If you have a friend who's always looking for things to do around the South Bay, send them this newsletter.

See you out there,
Jaime
@MySouthBay