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The Best Events for This Weekend

What to do around town April 1-3, 2011.

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Patch is here to help with the best bets for your Saturday and Sunday.

FIRST FRIDAYS IN DOWNTOWN AFTER SUNDOWN 

Where/When: Select downtown Manhattan Beach stores, restaurants and businesses. Manhattan Beach Boulevard below Valley Drive down to the pier and surrounding streets; Friday, 6 - 9 p.m.

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Why Go: Tasty treats from Simmzy's, prosecco, and 15 percent off all Easter baskets and bunnies at Bella Beach Kids and Bella Beach. Ava & Aliria are offering new spring styles from the Sachin+Babi and Hoss Intropia Trunk Show and 15 percent off trunk show designers. Other participants include A Team, Bacchus Wine, Barbie K, Christie, Color Me Mine, Cupcakes Couture d’boutique, Kasai Hair, Elleni Designer Shoes & Chocolate, Ivy Blue, Michael Stars, Free People, Magpie, Manhattan Beach Creamery, Manhattan Denim, Mr. Cecil’s California Ribs, Pages {a bookstore}, Sashi Sushi & Sake Lounge, Side Door, Subway, Tabula Rasa Essentials, The Tea Exchange, Trilogy Spa, True Religion and Old Venice. 

Pricing: $Free, plus whatever you choose to spend on fashion, food and whatever fun you may find.

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Where/When: Neptunian Woman's Club, 920 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach; Saturday, 9 - 10 a.m.

Why Go: Learn simple changes that will have you and your family eating better daily. 

Pricing: $10 per ticket. Proceeds go to Voices For Action. Sponsored by Grow, The Produce Shop.

 

PEACE.LOVE KIDS CLOTHING SWAP 

Where/When: , 1701 Marine Ave., Manhattan Beach; Saturday, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Why Go: The peace. love. swap. mission is to keep gently used baby, kid, and maternity items out of landfills, and to donate to local charities, by hosting fun and affordable, family friendly swaps for moms and dads on a regular basis.

Pricing: $5 with RSVP

 

3RD ANNUAL REDONDO BEACH CLAM CHOWDER COOK-OFF

Where/When: Quality Seafood, 130 Internatl Boardwalk, Redondo Beach; Saturday, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Why Go: Satisfy your chowder cravings with tastings of both New England and Manhattan clam chowder. Proceeds benefit the South Bay Cancer Support Community.

Pricing:  Free entry, tasting kit $7 for five tastings.


LIVE JAZZ 

Where/When The Lighthouse, 30 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach; Sunday, 5 p.m.

Why Go: End your weekend on a high note at the Lighthouse with live jazz music and cocktails.

Pricing: Free entry

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