Things to do in the South Bay this weekend (Oct 16–18, 2026)
The dated, venue-confirmed picks for this weekend, plus reliable weekly standbys.
Friday, Oct 16
- The Hermosa Saloon (Hermosa Beach): Mchandsomes, 9pm–1am. Source
- Smog City Brewing – Torrance (Torrance): Live Outdoor Music, Fri · 7pm–9:30pm. Source
- brewco social (Manhattan Beach): Late Happy Hour, Fri, Sat · 8pm–close. Source
Saturday, Oct 17
- The Hermosa Saloon: Blacksmith Zepplin (time TBA). Source
- Smog City West (Torrance): Sunny Blue Trio, 6–9pm. Source
- Peninsula Taphouse (Palos Verdes): Saturday Live Music, Sat · 6pm. Lineup on venue site. Source
Sunday, Oct 18
- zinc@shade (Manhattan Beach): Luke Wade at brunch, 11am–2pm. Source
- Sea Level at Shade Redondo: Chuck Schumacher, 12–3pm. Source
- The Lighthouse Cafe (Hermosa Beach): Jazz Brunch, Sun · 10am. Rotating jazz artists. Source
- Project Barley Square (Torrance): Brewery League Trivia, Sun · 4pm. South Bay Brewery Trivia League (organizer listing). Source
- The Comedy & Magic Club (Hermosa Beach): Jay Leno performs most Sundays at 7pm (ticketed, 18+). Oct 18 isn't individually confirmed, so check the club's calendar before you book. Source
Free daytime ideas
- Ride the Strand from Manhattan Beach to Redondo.
- Sunset at Point Vicente (Palos Verdes).
- Explore the Battleship USS Iowa museum in San Pedro (ticketed; check hours).