SOUTH BAY CALENDAR
public. 12 – 4 p.m. Free chalk to the first 100 pre-registrants and prizes are awarded. Sign-up online.
Redondopier.com
CORONA LIGHT WIDE OPEN VOLLEYBALL
Sat.-Sun., Aug. 20, 21 Hermosa Beach pier
Legendary beach volleyball player Karch Kiraly hosts the Corona Light Wide Open tour, featuring the world’s best play- ers competing for a $75,000 purse. Action starts at 9 a.m. both days. Saturday’s competition includes Men’s Open, AA, B, Novice and Women’s Open, AA, A and Novice divisions. Sunday’s action features Open semifinals and finals, Co-ed Open and Recreational along with Coed- 4’s Open and Recreational tournaments.
www.coronalightwideopen.com
CUERVO MANHATTAN VOLLEYBALL OPEN
Friday, Aug. 26 – Sun., Aug. 28 Manhattan Beach pier
The Jose Cuervo Manhattan Beach Open, the “Wimbledon of Beach Volleyball” brings together the best volleyball players in the world, competing for $200,000 in prize money and having their names memorialized on bronze plaques on the Manhattan Beach Pier’s Volleyball Walk of Fame. Presented by USA Volleyball and IMG.
SIDEWALK SALE/ DINE AROUND
Sat., Sun., Aug. 20, 21 Downtown Hermosa Beach
There are no chain retailers or chain restaurants in down- town Hermosa. So expect to find personal service, unique clothing and gifts, and food prepared with pride by the many chef-owned restaurants. Bicycle valet parking, live music, and a library book sale make this a uniquely Hermosa event.
TASTE @ THE BEACH
Sunday, Aug. 21 710 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach
The sixth annual outdoor wine and food tasting is presented by the Hermosa Kiwanis. Local restaurants and California wineries provide the food and libations and the Brian Sisson Trio provides the music. $60. Tickets available at
TasteAtTheBeach.com or at the door.
CATALINA CLASSIC PADDLEBOARD RACE
Sunday, Aug. 28 Manhattan Pier
The Annual Catalina Classic Paddleboard Race is the longest, most grueling paddleboard race in the world. The 32-mile, open ocean race starts at 6 a.m. at the Isthmus on Catalina Island. Top finishers reach the Manhattan Beach pier just after 11 a.m.
www.CatalinaClassicPaddleboardRace.org
FIESTA HERMOSA
Labor Day weekend Downtown Hermosa Beach The annual Labor Day weekend fiesta, hosted by the
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The Dwight Crum 2 mile Pier to Pier swim during the International Surf Festival attracts some of the world’s fastest ocean swimmers.
Hermosa Chamber, is one of the Southland’s largest arts and crafts shows, with over 300 craft booths. Food booths, children’s rides, a beer garden and two live music stages make for a weekend of fun for the entire family. (310) 376-0951;
fiestahermosa.com
CUERVO HERMOSA VOLLEYBALL OPEN
Friday thru Sunday, Sept. 23-25 Hermosa Beach Pier
The Jose Cuervo Hermosa Beach Open brings togeth- er the best volleyball players in the world to compete for $175,000 in prize money. The tournament offers an early preview of players contending for gold at the 2012 Beach Volleyball Olympics in London. Presented by USA Volleyball and IMG.
SURF N’ TURF LOBSTER FEST
Fri, Sat., Sun., Sept. 23-25 Seaside Lagoon, King Harbor
Steak and lobster, beer and wine, and tribute bands covering the Beach Boys, Jimmy Buffet, Johnny Cash and others have made this 16 year-old event one of the beach’s biggest party weekends.
Lobsterfestival.com
HENNESSEY’S INTERNATIONAL PADDLEBOARD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Saturday, Sept. 17 Hermosa Beach Pier
Over 200 of the world’s best paddleboarders and stand-up paddlers compete in this 7 mile, open ocean race, starting at 8:30 a.m. at the Hermosa Beach pier. Race is followed by a day long luau, featuring roast pig and Hawaiian music and dancers.
PALOS VERDES CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE
Sunday, Sept. 18 Trump National Golf Course Dutch Darrin coachwork, Shelby Cobra and Woodies will
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