Surf Fest, Comedy Nights & a Stacked Saturday

Happy Thursday, South Bay 👋

This weekend’s got range. You can do surf-crowd Hermosa, a comedy night, a whale day on the bluff, or just keep it easy and bounce around the beach for a few hours. Either way, the South Bay’s starting to feel a lot more alive again, and with BeachLife Festival around the corner, you can kind of feel the season turning.

Here’s what’s going on 👇

🗓️ This Week in My South Bay

Friday, April 24
🎭 Mira Costa High School presents Mean Girls @ Mira Costa High School, Manhattan Beach

Saturday, April 25
🌊 Spyder Surf Fest @ Hermosa Beach Pier Plaza, Hermosa Beach
🏄 Surfers Walk of Fame Weekend (Fri to Sun) @ Hermosa Beach Pier, Hermosa Beach
😂 Sandy Velasco Live in Hermosa Beach @ Second Story Theatre, Hermosa Beach
🐋 Whale of a Day + Lighthouse Centennial @ Point Vicente Interpretive Center, Rancho Palos Verdes
🌎 Keep It Green, Keep It Clean Earth Day Celebration @ Roundhouse Aquarium, Manhattan Beach
🎭 Mira Costa High School presents Mean Girls @ Mira Costa High School, Manhattan Beach
🛍️ Redondo Beach Market @ 503 S Catalina Ave, Redondo Beach

Sunday, April 26
🛍️ Torrance Antique Street Faire @ Old Torrance
🎻 Orchestra Collective of Orange County @ Armstrong Theatre, Torrance

🌊 Spyder Surf Fest

📍 Hermosa Beach Pier Plaza, Hermosa Beach
🕒 Saturday, April 25 | 11 AM to 6:15 PM
💰 Free | All ages

Hermosa Pier fills up fast for this one, with a full afternoon of live music, surf culture, and high-energy programming right by the sand. It’s a big, loud, beach-day crowd with plenty going on the entire time.

🔹 Live music lineup throughout the afternoon
🔹 Pro surfer Shaun Tomson book signing appearance
🔹 Brand booths, giveaways, and family-friendly activities

👉 Event Info

🏄 Surfers Walk of Fame Weekend

📍 Hermosa Beach Pier, Hermosa Beach
🕒 Friday, April 24 to Sunday, April 26 | Times vary
💰 Free | All ages

The annual Walk of Fame weekend brings the South Bay surf community together to celebrate the legends who helped shape it. Expect ceremonies, gatherings, and a steady flow of people in and around the pier all weekend.

🔹 Annual induction ceremony honoring surf legends
🔹 Multi-day celebration with community events
🔹 Located right along the Hermosa Beach Pier

👉 Event Info

😂 Sandy Velasco Live in Hermosa Beach

📍 Second Story Theatre, 710 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach
🕒 Saturday, April 25 | 7:00 PM
💰 Ticketed | 18+

Sandy Velasco brings a sharp, relatable set to a small Hermosa Beach theater where every seat is close. It’s an intimate setup with a full lineup, and the kind of show that usually sells out once people catch on.

🔹 Hosted by Aaron Colbert with a full comedy lineup
🔹 Very limited seating, advance tickets highly recommended
🔹 Up-close, intimate theater experience

👉 Event Info

🐋 Whale of a Day + Lighthouse Centennial

📍 Point Vicente Interpretive Center, 31501 Palos Verdes Dr W, Rancho Palos Verdes
🕒 Saturday, April 25 | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
💰 Free | All ages

Originally scheduled earlier this month, Whale of a Day lands this weekend alongside a lighthouse centennial celebration. It’s a full day up on the bluff with marine exhibits, live programming, and some of the best coastal views around.

🔹 Celebrates migrating gray whales and local marine life
🔹 Historic Point Vicente Lighthouse centennial programming
🔹 Food vendors, exhibits, and family-friendly activities

👉 Event Info

🎭 Mira Costa High School presents Mean Girls

📍 Mira Costa High School Auditorium, 1401 Artesia Blvd, Manhattan Beach
🕒 Friday, April 24 | 7:00 PM
🕒 Saturday, April 25 | 7:00 PM
💰 Ticketed | All ages

A full-scale student production of the hit Broadway musical brings big energy, strong vocals, and plenty of humor to the stage. It’s a fun, easy night out and a great way to support local talent.

🔹 Based on the popular Broadway musical and film
🔹 Large student cast with full production elements
🔹 Two evening performances available

👉 More Info

🛍️ Redondo Beach Market

📍 503 S Catalina Ave, Redondo Beach
🕒 Saturday, April 25 | 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
💰 Free | All ages

A newer pop-up market setting up in Redondo with a mix of vintage, local vendors, and small brands. Still getting going, but a good one to check out if you’re in the area and want something easy to walk through.

🔹 Mix of vintage goods, local vendors, and small brands
🔹 Smaller, newer market feel
🔹 Easy to stop by if you’re nearby

👉 More Info

🌎 Keep It Green, Keep It Clean Earth Day Celebration

📍 Roundhouse Aquarium, Manhattan Beach Pier, Manhattan Beach
🕒 Saturday, April 25 | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
💰 Free | All ages

Celebrate Earth Day at the end of the Manhattan Beach Pier with interactive exhibits, ocean education, and hands-on activities focused on sustainability. It’s an easy stop to pair with a beach walk or lunch nearby.

🔹 Hosted at the Roundhouse Aquarium on the pier
🔹 Hands-on environmental and ocean education
🔹 Family-friendly activities throughout the day

👉 Event Info

🛍️ Torrance Antique Street Faire

📍 Downtown Torrance
🕒 Sunday, April 26 | 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
💰 Free to attend

This one’s a bit bigger than a typical street fair, with rows of vendors stretching through Old Torrance and plenty to wander through. You’ve got antiques, vintage finds, and a mix of random stuff, plus a few extras tied into Earth Month.

🔹 200+ vendors with antiques, vintage, and everything in between

🔹 Seed bomb Earth Day activity in the morning

🔹 Easy to grab coffee or food nearby and walk through for an hour or two

👉 More Info

🎻 Orchestra Collective of Orange County

📍 Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Dr, Torrance
🕒 Sunday, April 26 | 7:00 PM
💰 Ticketed | All ages

A polished evening of live orchestral music in one of the South Bay’s best performance venues. The program blends classical and contemporary pieces, making it approachable whether you’re a regular or just looking for something different to do.

🔹 Professional orchestra with dynamic program
🔹 Comfortable, high-quality theater setting
🔹 Great option for a relaxed Sunday night

👉 Tickets & Info

📸 South Bay Snapshot

That’s it for this week.

If you check something out, let me know how it goes.
And if you’ve got a friend who’s always asking what’s going on around here, send this their way.

See you out there,
Jaime
@MySouthbay