South Bay Weekend: L.A. Beer & Food Fest, Peter Pan, Resident Evil, Big Mess, Kevin Sousa, Yiddish Soul, Whale Fiesta, Yoga & Beer

Just a smidge outside the bubble, Silverlake to be exact, on Saturday the inaugural L.A. Beer & Food Fest invites the elbow-bending public to taste, mingle, learn a little and nosh for about three hours. Put together by the Los Angeles County Brewers Guild, the list of participating craft breweries includes South Bay brews like El Segundo Brewing Co. and Strand Brewing, along with 40 plus other breweries. The geography of Los Angeles’ craft beer industry will be well represented on Saturday, from Torrance to Glendale. Details listed below.

View of the Redondo Pier's International Boardwalk from aboard the Voyager Excursions whale watching boat (Photo by South Bay Events).

View of the Redondo Pier’s International Boardwalk from aboard the Voyager Excursions whale watching boat (Photo by South Bay Events).

Restaurant Week in Redondo Beach Last chance to take a bite of Restaurant Week Redondo Beach is Friday night. The city of Redondo Beach and participating restaurants serve up a buffet of delicious discounts, combos and lunch and/or dinner prix fixe menus that will be offered through Friday January 27th. more info

ENCORE Presents Peter Pan at Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center: Friday, January 27 through Sunday, January 29, 2017 High flying adventure swoops onto stage when Encore South Bay performs classic production of Peter Pan. Find your way to Neverland this weekend! Schedule: January 27 and 28 at 7:30 p.m., January 28 at 2:00 p.m. & January 29 at 1:00 p.m. tickets

Hollywood Extravaganza Auction: Saturday, January 28, 2017 – 11:00 AM Premiere Props will be auctioning off over 600 movie props & costumes from the RESIDENT EVIL franchise at their Hollywood Extravaganza Auction on Saturday, January 28 at their headquarters in El Segundo. There will be a preview from 9-11am PT with the live auction beginning at 11am PT. more info

L.A. Beer & Food Fest: Saturday, January 28, 2017 – 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM The Los Angeles County Brewers Guild is proud to present the first annual L.A. Beer and Food Festival at the historic Mack Sennett Studios in Silverlake. Join 46 independently-owned craft brewers from the Los Angeles County for unlimited tastings of over 90 beers plus complimentary bites from local restaurants and purveyors of fine foods. more info

American Legion presents LIVE MUSIC with Big Mess!: Saturday, January 28, 2017 – 9:00 PM to Midnight Big Mess is a band made up of veteran musicians who enjoy laughing and having a good time and most of all playing music together. Performance by Big Mess at American Legion is open to the public with no cover charge. Location: America Legion South Bay, Post 184 at 412 Camino Real, Redondo Beach, California 90277

Kevin Sousa (full band) at The Standing Room: Saturday, January 28, 2017 – 9:00 PM Kevin Sousa brings his friends and musicians together for a night of music. Performance happens Saturday night at The Standing Room in Hermosa Beach. The Band will feature: Aragorn Wiederhold on lead guitar, Steve Aguilar on keys, Rusty Walters on bass and Jaydon Bean on drums with a very special light show by Billy Sunday. The Standing Room: 1320 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

Klezmer Juice at James Artmstrong Theatre: Saturday, January 28, 2017 – 8:00 PM The Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation showcases some Yiddish soul Saturday night from Klezmer Juice (band). Come on out and listen to jazzed-up Jewish traditional music and a Klezmer clarinet. Location: James Armstrong Theatre: 3330 Civic Center Dr, Torrance, CA 90503 tickets

Whale Fiesta at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium: Sunday, January 29, 2017 – 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Join Cabrillo Marine Aquarium for tons (approximately) of fun as they celebrate the migration of the Pacific Gray Whale and the beginning of whalewatching season! It’s a family day filled with activities and exhibits for all – games, arts and crafts, puppet shows, food and gift vendors, marine awareness organizations, guest lecturers and music. Location: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium 3720 Stephen M White Dr, San Pedro, California 90731 more info

Yoga & Beer at Cosmic Brewery: Sunday, January 29, 2017 – 10:45 AM Cosmic Brewery is having their first yoga and beer event. Class starts promptly at 11:00 a.m. so arrive by 10:45 a.m. to secure your place. Bring your own mats and towel; $20 fee includes a one hour class by an amazing instructor and either one pint of beer or your choice of one flight. Brewery opens for business at noon and everyone is welcome to stay after class is finished. There will be a waiver to sign. Location: Cosmic Brewery 20316 Gramercy Pl., Torrance, California 90501