Tour de Pier, Lawn Bowling & Author Ron Chernow

👋 Hey South Bay,

This one’s a sneaky-good week. It rolls into a weekend stacked with live music, a beachfront bike fundraiser, a lawn bowling open house (yes, really), author talks, and a few events you probably haven’t heard about—but should.

I went through the full lineup so you don’t have to.
Here’s what’s actually worth checking out 👇

🗓️ This Week in the South Bay

FRIDAY, MAY 16
🎉 Culture Brewing Co. 4-Year Anniversary Party (Fri–Sun) @ Manhattan Beach

SATURDAY, MAY 17
🚴 Tour de Pier @ Manhattan Beach Pier
🎳 HB Lawn Bowling Club Open House @ Hermosa
🫖 Japanese Tea Ceremony @ South Coast Botanic Garden, PV
🎶 Yacht Rock Party w/ The Windbreakers @ Saint Rocke, Hermosa
🍷 Taste of the Bay Gala @ Catalina Room, Redondo
🙏 Walk for Life Fundraiser @ Veterans Park, Redondo

TUESDAY, MAY 20
📖 An Evening with Author Ron Chernow @ Hermosa Beach Community Theater

WEDNESDAY, MAY 21
🎭 Bobby Collins Charity Comedy Night @ Comedy & Magic Club

🌟 Featured Events & Local Highlights

🎉 Culture Brewing Co. 4-Year Anniversary Party

📍 327 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
🕒 Friday, May 16 – Sunday, May 18
💰 Free Entry

This weekend, Culture MB is celebrating four years of good beer and good vibes. They’re going big with special releases, live music, workouts, pop-ups, and even a game night to close things out. It’s the kind of party that only happens when your regular spot turns four.

🔹 Anniversary beer + can glass release on Friday
🔹 Saturday lineup: Pilates, pizza, DJs & a raffle
🔹 Sunday cool-down with yoga + game night

👉 More Info

🚴 Tour de Pier – Charity Ride & Community Expo

📍 Manhattan Beach Pier
🕒 Saturday, May 17 | 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
💰 Registration Required (Free to attend the Expo)

Join the 13th Annual Tour de Pier, where hundreds of riders take on a beachfront cycling challenge to raise funds for cancer research and support services. Even if you’re not on a bike, there’s plenty to see, do, and cheer for.

🔹 Five cycling sessions with top instructors
🔹 Free Health & Fitness Expo + Kids Zone
🔹 Benefits multiple cancer-related nonprofits

👉 More Info

🎳 HB Lawn Bowling Club Open House

📍 861 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach (next to the Clark Building)
🕒 Saturday, May 17 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
💰 Free

Try something different this weekend. The Hermosa Beach Lawn Bowling Club is hosting its annual Open House with free lessons, skill games, and yes—pizza and drinks. It’s friendly, low-pressure, and open to all ages.

🔹 Free lessons, games + gear provided
🔹 Pizza, beverages + club specials
🔹 No experience needed—just flat-soled shoes

👉 More Info

🫖 Japanese Tea Ceremony Workshop

📍 South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd, Palos Verdes Peninsula
🕒 Saturday, May 17 | Two sessions: 11:00 AM or 1:00 PM
💰 $45 Members | $50 Non-Members

Step into a world of calm under the blooms of the rose garden. Presented by the Urasenke Tankokai LA Association, this guided tea ceremony blends tradition, mindfulness, and matcha—rooted in the timeless principles of harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility.

🔹 Narrated tea ceremony + modified service
🔹 Includes matcha + Japanese sweets
🔹 Limited capacity—early booking recommended

👉 More Info + Tickets

📖 An Evening with Ron Chernow

📍 Hermosa Beach Community Theater, 710 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach
🕒 Tuesday, May 20 | Doors 6:00 PM | Talk 7:00 PM
💰 $60 (includes ticket + signed copy of Mark Twain)

Pulitzer Prize–winning biographer Ron Chernow (Alexander Hamilton, Grant) is coming to Hermosa to discuss his highly anticipated new book, Mark Twain. This is a rare local chance to hear one of America’s most acclaimed historians live.

🔹 In-depth author talk + audience Q&A
🔹 Signed hardcover of Mark Twain included
🔹 Presented by {pages} a bookstore

👉 More Info + Tickets

🎶 Yacht Rock Party w/ The Windbreakers

📍 Saint Rocke, 142 Pacific Coast Hwy, Hermosa Beach
🕒 Saturday, May 17 | Doors 7:00 PM | Show 8:00 PM
💰 Ticketed Event | 21+

From the minds behind The Spazmatics and The Afrodisiacs comes The Windbreakers—your new favorite soft rock obsession. Think: soft-lit vocals, Pina Colada vibes, and nothing but smooth ‘70s and ‘80s grooves you didn’t realize you knew every word to.

🔹 Live yacht rock covers from legends like Hall & Oates + Toto
🔹 Captain Anton Neil & crew sailing the smooth seas
🔹 21+ show at one of Hermosa’s best live music venues

👉 More Info + Tickets

🍷 Taste of the Bay Gala

📍 St. Lawrence Martyr School, 1950 S. Prospect Ave, Redondo Beach
🕒 Saturday, May 17 | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
💰 Ticketed Event (21+ only)

Grab your boots (or your best sundress) and get ready for a night of flavor, music, and dancing under the stars. Taste of the Bay is back—this time with a ranch twist. Expect food and drink tastings from top local spots, plus line dancing, live music, and a high-energy live auction.

🔹 Unlimited bites, wine, beer, & cocktails
🔹 Line dancing, DJ + live music by Kalyn & The New Frontier
🔹 Silent and live auctions to benefit St. Lawrence Martyr

👉 More Info

🙏 Walk for Life Fundraiser

📍 Veterans Park, 309 Esplanade, Redondo Beach
🕒 Saturday, May 17 | 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
💰 Free to attend | $45+ donation for official event shirt

Now in its 38th year, Walk for Life is a peaceful 3-mile stroll along the Strand, uniting the community to support local pregnancy care services. Expect live music, kids activities, snacks, and a beautiful morning walk for a meaningful cause.

🔹 3-mile coastal walk + ocean views
🔹 Family-friendly with music, games, and giveaways
🔹 Proceeds support free ultrasounds & support programs

👉 More Info

🎭 Bobby Collins Charity Comedy Night

📍 The Comedy & Magic Club, 1018 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach
🕒 Wednesday, May 21 | Doors 5:30 PM | Show 7:00 PM
💰 Ticketed Event | 18+ | 2-item minimum

Get ready for a big night of comedy for a great cause. Bobby Collins takes the stage alongside special guest Jay Leno (just added!) for Creative Steps’ 3rd Annual Comedy Night—supporting adults with developmental disabilities through the Aurelia Foundation’s incredible day program.

🔹 Headliners: Bobby Collins + Jay Leno
🔹 All proceeds support Creative Steps clients & families
🔹 Food available for purchase | 2-item minimum

👉 Get Tickets

📸 South Bay Snapshot

👋 That’s a Wrap!
Whether you're hitting the pier, catching live music, or just chilling with good coffee and better views—hope your weekend’s a good one.

See you out there,
Jaime
Newsletter Editor @MySouthBay

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