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The Best Events for This Weekend

What to do March 3-6, 2011.

Still wondering what to do this weekend? Patch is here to help with the best bets for your Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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Where/When: American Martyrs Church, 624 15th St., Manhattan Beach; Thursday, 6 p.m.

Why Go: Know your candidates: Election Day is right around the corner! (March 8, 2011)

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Pricing: Free

 

CLASSICAL RECITAL BY RENOWNED SAXOPHONIST DOUG MASEK & PIANIST BRYAN PEZZONE 

Where/When: Trinity Lutheran Church, 1001 N. Rowell Ave., Manhattan Beach; Friday, 12:15 p.m.

Why Go: Delight in a performance from two exquisite, highly acclaimed musicians.

Pricing: Free, donations appreciated.

 

THE B-SIDE PLAYERS 

Where/When: Saint Rocke, 142 Pacific Coast Hwy., Hermosa Beach; Friday, 9 p.m.

Why Go: Start the weekend right with live music from the B-Side Players, plus an opening set from Very Be Careful.

Pricing: $12-$15

 

GIRL SCOUT LIGHT UP SHABBAT 

Where/When: Congregation Tikvat Jacob, 1829 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach; Friday, 7 p.m.

Why Go: Girl Scouts and their families (of all faiths) are invited to this poem recital and service.

Pricing: Free

 

GI JOE SPRING PIER TO PIER RUN/WALK 

Where/When: Hermosa Beach Pier, 1 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach; Saturday, 7 a.m.

Why Go: It’s fun and great exercise.

Pricing: $35 for late registration.

 

MBYA BASEBALL OPENING DAY

Where/When: American Martyrs Catholic Community Church and School, 1701 Laurel Ave., Manhattan Beach; Saturday, 9 a.m.

Why Go: This event begins with a parade. Then, watch the first pitch of the season!

Pricing: Free

 

TEN COMEDIAN SHOWCASE 

Where/When: The Comedy & Magic Club, 1018 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach; Saturday, 7 p.m.

Why Go: With comics ranging from rookies to national headliners, you never know who’ll show up! (Plus, it comes out to just $2 per comedy routine)

Pricing: $20

 

SASHAMON 

Where/When: Saint Rocke, 142 Pacific Coast Hwy., Hermosa Beach; Saturday, 9 p.m.

Why Go: Take in some Hawaiian surf roots music. Opening set by Headshine.

Pricing: $15

 

COFFEE AND CARS 

Where/When: Hawthorne Blvd. and Silver Spur Rd., Rolling Hills Estates; Saturday, 7:30 – 9 a.m.

Why Go: Check out hot rods, muscle cars and antique automobiles.

Pricing: Free

 

UNPLUGGED: THE PERFECT NINES 

Where/When: Saint Rocke, 142 Pacific Coast Hwy., Hermosa Beach; Sunday, 7 p.m.

Why Go: It’s Sunday – get unplugged.

Pricing: $7

 

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