PubClub Party Report, June 5

Here's the latest PubClub.com Party Report, covering LA's South Bay beach cities!


Welcome to the PubClub.com South Bay Party Report!

Whew! We got our team into Surfest ‘09. Barely! In fact, we were the last ones to get entered before it went to the stand-by list.

It took a trio of us pulling an all-nighter to make it happen. The sign-ups were this past Monday morning at Manhattan Beach City Hall and by the time we arrived at about 3 on Sunday afternoon, there was already a line of 40-plus people (the first 32 spots are automatically taken by the really good teams, the ones which play on Sunday, like DEFENDING CHAMPIONS MAGNUM P.I.!).

After Rick did a “grab and go” to get the spot, I took over and four hours later passed the chair to Greg. Team Captain “Ice” did the midnight shift and endured chilly temperatures and even an early-morning misting from June Gloom. Yes, the “Ice” was chilled! I went back to relieve him at 7 a.m., and approached the check-in table at about 8:30. I was greeted with these remarks when the official saw the team name of PubClub:
“PubClub.com. A VERY popular website. You have lots of pictures of the partying but not enough of the volleyball. You should have more photos of the volleyball.”

Well, PubClub DOES have many outstanding action shots (as well as party shots). You be the judge if there’s too many of the drinking action:
http://www.pubclub.com/specialevents/surfest.htm
http://www.pubclub.com/specialevents/surfest08.htm


5-MAN GOLF

There is only one fivesome left, so  register now!  http://www.5mangolf.com/
 
$100 gets you entrance into the tournament, a hosted bar and BBQ dinner, an event t-shirt, a goodie bag, the opportunity to wins tons of cool prizes and the chance to contribute to a deserving local charity.
 
If you don't get a spot in the tournament you are still invited to attend the event and can register as a caddie or spectator for $50. Caddies receive everything that golfer does, except the green fees.
 
Prizes will be awarded to the Best Dressed, Lowest Score, Longest Drive, Straightest Tee Shot, Closest to the Pin, Worst Score and more! Prizes, silent auction and raffle items include: two round trip tickets on Southwest Airlines, a TaylorMade R9 460 Driver, clothing and apparel from Revel Golf, a Callaway Golf stand bag, Wilson golf clubs, bikinis from Beach Bunny Swimwear, autographed sports memorabilia, wine, and much, much more.
 
This Surfest-style golf tournament is Saturday, June 13, from 5-8 at The Lakes in El Segundo. The official After Party is at Baja Sharkeez.

SURF’S UP. IN HOLLYWOOD!?
PubClub was on the red carpet for the opening of the new Jon Lovitz Comedy Club at Universal Studios last week. The club sports a tropical theme, which I certainly could connect with, of course. Dana Carvey, Lisa Kudrow and other comedy celebs passed in front of PubClub’s camera. Here’s the photos and story. On the way out of Universal, I passed a line to get into Howl at the Moon, the dueling piano bar which has a location at CityWalk. This may be worth a road trip in the future.
http://www.pubclub.com/LosAngeles/lovitzopening.htm

OUT AND ABOUT IN THE SOUTH BAY

Simmzy’s got my attention on Sunday afternoon. I passed by it on the way to stake our spot for Surfest; the place was standing-room-only packed. It has a small patio and, like Sharkeez Hermosa, an “indoor-outdoor” area leading up to the bar – sliding doors that open up to the ocean breeze. So I stopped in on Tuesday afternoon, met manager Chris and over a beer he told me about this new place, which is next to Starbuck’s on Manhattan Beach Blvd.

Chris informed me the place is owned by locals (father and son of The Kettle) and they want to cater to locals. There are 24 beers on tap – a kind of mini-Naja’s but in a much more pleasant setting – and wines. Most beers are $6. The menu is somewhat limited, offering three salads, burgers and sandwiches ($7.50-15), plus a few appetizers and three breakfasts choices (served until 2:30). As I sat at the bar, the pulled pork panino passed my way and it looked so good, I almost ordered it on the spot, despite having just finished lunch. “Oh, it’s gooood,” Chris said. I also liked the local/friendly vibe of the place.

Another new place is Memphis at the Beach, currently under construction at the Towne location. I’ll have more on this venue in a future Party Report...PubClub.com’s local pages (links below) are providing the schedule and times for the Laker NBA Finals games. If Thursday’s first game is any indication, this will be a quick series...Look for the Laker Gals next week at Upper Manhattan...Looking ahead, the Manhattan Open AVP is July 16-19, with the Hermosa tournament the week after Surfest, Aug. 6-9...Smack Sportswear is hosting its’ 15-year anniversary party on June 25 (9 p.m.) at, where else, Sharkeez Hermosa Beach It will also feature the re-launch of Volleyball Magazine...Smackfest is Saturday, July 25. It’s a mini-Surfest where “average” competitors get to act silly and mix in a little beach volleyball.

Look for information next week on the next Showcase of South Bay Sounds, put on by PubClub.com and SoulCole.com!

That’s it for this week’s edition of the PubClub.com South Bay Party Report!
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