Community Corner

Weekend: 'Twist it Up' a Little

This weekend features tribute bands battling it out, a Hawaiian festival, surfing and some book signings, including one by a local celebrity!

Where and when: , , Redondo Beach; Friday, 8 p.m.

Why go: Watch as well-known Beatles tribute band Abbey Road and Rolling Stones tribute band Jumping Jack Flash battle it out for supremacy. 21+.

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Price: $15

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Where and when: 26th Street and Ocean Drive, Manhattan Beach; Saturday, all day

Why go: Watch some of the South Bay's premiere surfers in the second contest of the 2011-2012 South Bay Surf Series season.

Price: Free

Where and when: , 2810 Artesia Blvd., Redondo Beach; Saturday, 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Why go: Author Carol O'Connell will be signing her next Kathy Mallory book, The Chalk Girl.

Price: Free

Where and when: , 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Redondo Beach; Sunday, 2 p.m.

Why go: Get a taste of the islands by listening to some of Hawaii's best slack key guitarists and watching some award-winning hula dancing.

Price: See ticket website for pricing.

Where and when: , 1701 S. Catalina Ave., Redondo Beach; Sunday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Why go: Support Redondo Beach's very own 11-year-old celebrity chef, Jack Witherspoon. Proceeds from the sale of his books benefit pediatric cancer research.

Price: Free

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