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South Bay events

This weekend’s dated events plus every recurring weekly event we track — farmers markets, trivia, live music and comedy. Fresh every Thursday.

20 weekly events

This weekend Nov 12–15 · 13 events

Thursday Nov 12 · 8pm · Ticketed

10 Comics Show

Ten working comics in one night at the South Bay’s best comedy room.

The Comedy and Magic Club · Hermosa Beach

Thursday Nov 12 · 7pm · Free

Grand Annex Open Mic

Monthly open mic for musicians and poets, hosted by Ken Creighton.

Grand Annex Music Hall, 434 W 6th St · San Pedro

Friday Nov 13 · Evenings · Ticketed

Tinker Bell’s Neverland Opens

The Garden’s holiday light journey returns — runs Nov 13 through Jan 3.

South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd · Palos Verdes

Friday Nov 13 · 8pm · Ticketed

Cantina Comedy Club

Live stand-up from Netflix and HBO-credited comics at King Harbor — dinner first, laughs after.

Riviera Mexican Cantina, 207 N Harbor Dr · Redondo Beach

Friday Nov 13 · 4pm · Free

Live Music in the Garden

Charis Rey & Friends, Feed the Kitty and Retrofit on the Riviera Village patio.

The Rockefeller, 1707 S Catalina Ave · Redondo Beach

Friday Nov 13 · 6pm · Ticketed

Holiday Pies Cooking Class

Hands-on pumpkin or sweet potato pie class — bring a date or the kids.

Lazy Acres, 2510 Pacific Coast Hwy · Hermosa Beach

Saturday Nov 14 · 11am · Ticketed, kids under 12 free

Markets for Makers Holiday Market

90+ independent makers, a free DIY station and a market tote with every ticket.

AltaSea at the Port, 2449 Signal St · San Pedro

Saturday Nov 14 · 12pm · Free

Pepsi Eats Fest LA

Free fried fish tacos for the first 100 through the door, plus ceviche and taco samples.

Ensenada’s Surf & Turf, 900 PCH · Hermosa Beach

Saturday Nov 14 · 11am · Free, kids under 16 free

The Jungle Plant Pop Up

40 plant vendors inside working greenhouses, plus pot painting and a scavenger hunt.

Rainforest Flora, 19121 Hawthorne Blvd · Torrance

Saturday Nov 14 · 3pm · Ticketed

Max 80s — 10th Anniversary Daytime Show

The decade-appropriate dance party returns to the historic jazz club.

The Lighthouse Cafe, 30 Pier Ave · Hermosa Beach

Sunday Nov 15 · 8:30am–1pm · Free

Riviera Village Farmers Market

Sunday produce run in the Village, then coffee on Catalina Ave.

1801 S Elena Ave · Redondo Beach

Sunday Nov 15 · 8am–1pm · Free

Palos Verdes Farmers Market

Stock up before a peninsula hike — pair with George F Canyon in the morning.

Peninsula High, 27118 Silver Spur Rd · Palos Verdes

Sunday Nov 15 · 10:45am · Free

Point Fermin Tai Chi

Beginner-friendly tai chi on the cliff lawn; cancelled in rain.

Point Fermin Park, 918 W Paseo del Mar · San Pedro

Every week

Farmers Market · Torrance

Torrance Certified Farmers Market

60+ farms at the original Torrance market — the biggest in the South Bay.

Wilson Park, 2400 Jefferson St · Tuesdays & Saturdays, 8am–1pm

Farmers Market · Manhattan Beach

Manhattan Beach Farmers Market

The midweek market steps from downtown and the pier.

Civic Center lot, 320 15th St · Tuesdays, 11am–3pm

Farmers Market · Redondo Beach

Redondo Beach Farmers Market

Oceanfront market on the Esplanade — combine with a pier walk.

Veterans Park, 309 Esplanade · Thursdays, 8am–1pm

Farmers Market · Redondo Beach

North Redondo Farmers Market

The after-work market next to the North Branch Library.

2000 Artesia Blvd · Wednesdays, 2–7pm

Farmers Market · Redondo Beach

Riviera Village Farmers Market

Sunday market in the heart of Riviera Village.

1801 S Elena Ave · Sundays, 8:30am–1pm

Farmers Market · El Segundo

El Segundo Farmers Market

Evening market on closed-off Main St.

350 Main St (Holly to Grand) · Thursdays, 3–7pm

Farmers Market · Manhattan Beach

Manhattan Village Farmers Market

The mall lot market for the east side of town.

3200 N Sepulveda Blvd · Thursdays, 3–8pm

Farmers Market · Hermosa Beach

Hermosa Beach Farmers Market

Friday lunchtime market in the valley.

1035 Valley Dr at 11th · Fridays, 12–4pm

Farmers Market · San Pedro

San Pedro Certified Farmers Market

Downtown San Pedro’s market on 6th and Mesa.

396 W 6th St (Lot 735) · Fridays, 10am–2pm

Farmers Market · Palos Verdes

Palos Verdes Farmers Market

The peninsula’s Sunday market in Rolling Hills Estates.

Peninsula High, 27118 Silver Spur Rd · Sundays, 8am–1pm

Farmers Market · Palos Verdes

Valmonte Farm & Craft Market

Small farm-and-craft market in the Valmonte neighborhood.

3801 Via La Selva, Palos Verdes Estates · Saturdays, 9:30am–12:30pm

Trivia · Redondo Beach

Trivia Night at Project Barley

Weekly trivia hosted by MC Ken — the South Bay’s trivia fixture.

Project Barley, Redondo Beach · Wednesdays, 7pm

Trivia · El Segundo

Trivia at 5.5 Brewing

Weekly Thursday trivia at the El Segundo taproom.

Five Point Five Brewing, 137 Nevada St · Thursdays, 7pm

Live Music · Hermosa Beach

Live Jazz at the Lighthouse

Live jazz nearly every night since 1949 at the club that launched West Coast jazz.

The Lighthouse Cafe, 30 Pier Ave · Nightly, weekend jazz brunch

Comedy · Hermosa Beach

The Comedy and Magic Club

The South Bay’s premier comedy room — a regular stop for Leno, Seinfeld-caliber drop-ins.

1018 Hermosa Ave · Shows nightly; Jay Leno most Sundays

Live Music · Redondo Beach

Live Music at The Bull Pen

Neighborhood restaurant with live musicians most Fri/Sat nights.

314 Avenue I · Friday & Saturday nights

Fitness · Redondo Beach

Rooftop Yoga at Shade Hotel

Free rooftop yoga on the Sky Level — 10% off brunch at Sea Level after class.

Shade Hotel, 655 N Harbor Dr · Sundays, 9am

Fitness · San Pedro

Ocean View Tai Chi

Free beginner-friendly Yang-style tai chi on the grass above the ocean.

Point Fermin Park, 918 W Paseo del Mar · Saturdays, 10:45am

Live Music · San Pedro

Sea Shanty Sing

A monthly nautical singalong celebrating San Pedro’s port heritage.

Collage, 731 S Pacific Ave · Monthly, Wednesdays, 7pm

Live Music · San Pedro

Open Mic at the Grand Annex

Musicians and poets of all ages; first 12 sign-ups guaranteed a spot.

Grand Annex Music Hall, 434 W 6th St · Monthly, Thursdays, 7pm

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Looking ahead: Wed Nov 18 — Manhattan Beach Holiday Open House & Pier Lighting (Manhattan Beach) · Nov 19–22 — The Nutcracker at the Norris (Palos Verdes) · Sat Nov 21 — Hermosa for the Holidays (Hermosa Beach) · Fri Nov 27–29 — Manhattan Beach Pickleball Turkey Tournament (Manhattan Beach) · Sun Dec 6 — Saint Rocke Final Show (Hermosa Beach)