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Gundo Comedy & BBQ Fest Kicks Off a Busy Week

Plus Gundo Pride on Sunday and a whole lot more

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Hello Gundo
June 25, 2026

Hello, Gundo 👋 

It was so great seeing nearly 100 of you come to Creamy Boys last weekend for our first-ever subscriber event! Here are some photos from the event if you missed it.

It’s another busy week here in town coming up, with the Gundo Comedy & BBQ Fest, Gundo Pride, and a whole lot more.

As always, if anything new pops up or changes, we’ll share it on the Hello Gundo Instagram.

-Sam & Angie Greenspan

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

We follow 150+ Instagram accounts, Facebook pages and groups, websites, and email lists to put together this comprehensive guide to everything happening in El Segundo this week.

Though we strive for 100% accuracy, as we all know too well: Schedules are subject to change. All event details are based on latest information on websites/social media. We’ve also called, DMed, and/or visited to confirm whenever possible.

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World Cup Viewing Parties

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Thursday, June 25th

USA Watch Party + Gundo Comedy & BBQ Fest Kickoff
🇺🇸 El Segundo Brewing Company, all ages, 1 PM to 9 PM (game at 7 PM), free
Watch the game on a 40-foot outdoor screen. BBQ plates will be for sale.

There are watch parties are pretty much every restaurant, bar, and brewery in town. If they have TVs, the game will almost certainly be on.

World Cup Sticker Trade Night
⚽️ Bullpen HQ, all ages, 3-7 PM, free

Frozen: The Broadway Musical (Youth Performance)
❄️ Haven Academy of the Arts (343 Coral Cir.), all ages, 7 PM, $25+

Goblin Loot Game Night
 🃏 Stuft Pizza, all ages, 5:30 PM, free

Farmers’ Market
🫑 Main St., all ages, 3-7 PM, free

Mahjong Night
🀄️ G’s il Capo dei Bar, 7 PM, free

Live Music
🎸 Old Town Patio, 4-6:30 PM, free
Followed by the USA game at 7 PM.

Lego Club [currently full - waitlist signups here]
🧱 El Segundo Public Library, ages 5-12, 6-7 PM, free
Timed challenges and builds. Signing up in advance is recommended.

Public skate at the Toyota Sports Performance Center
⛸️ Toyota Sports Performance Center, all ages, 2:30-5 PM and 7:30-9:45 PM, $11.50+

💵 Thursday food, drinks, and deals

  • Porterhouse - social hours 4-6 PM and 8-9:30 PM with food and drink specials

  • Stuft Pizza - $1 slice night

  • Habit Burger & Grill - kids eat free (Mon-Thurs, 1 meal per week)

  • Color Me Mine - Student discount with HS or college ID

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Friday, June 26th

Real Gamers Club: The Second Night
🎲 Five Point Five Brewing, ages 21+, 6:30-9:30 PM, free
Board games and card games. Come alone or bring a friend.

The Step Out with Slim & Tarol
👯 Speed Hawse (1201 E. Grand), all ages, 7-8:30 PM, $18
A beginner- and intermediate-friendly step event.

Dockweiler Beach Movie Nights - The Lego Movie
😀 Dockweiler Youth Center, all ages, 8 PM, free
The weekly free Dockweiler movies continue. Reservations aren’t required but you can grab one at the link.

Gundo Comedy & BBQ - BBQ Tailgate Dinner
🍖 Old Town Patio, all ages, 5-7:30 PM, $38
Includes two meats and two sides.

Gundo Comedy & BBQ Fest - Old Town Music Hall [currently sold out]
🤣 Old Town Music Hall, 8-10 PM, $38+

Finding Nemo Kids (Youth Performance)
🐟️ Haven Academy of the Arts (343 Coral Cir.), all ages, 5 PM, $15

Frozen: The Broadway Musical (Youth Performance)
❄️ Haven Academy of the Arts (343 Coral Cir.), all ages, 7 PM, $25+

Karaoke Night
🎤 Standard Station, ages 21+, 9:30 PM, free

Make a Mug
☕️ Standard Ceramics, ages 12+, 6:30-8:30 PM, $100

Live Music
🧑‍🎤 The Tavern, ages 21+, 8 PM, free

Live Music 
🎸 Old Town Patio, all ages, 5-8 PM, free

Public skate at the Toyota Sports Performance Center
⛸️ Toyota Sports Performance Center, all ages, 2:30-5 PM and 7:30-9:45 PM, $11.50+

💵 Friday food, drinks, and deals

  • Scooter’s Jungle Open Play - all ages, 11 AM-3 PM, $23 + 1 adult

  • Porterhouse - social hours 4-6 PM and 8-9:30 PM with food and drink specials

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Saturday, June 27th

Gundo Comedy & BBQ Fest - Backyard BBQ Dinner
🍖 Library Park, all ages, 5-7:30 PM, $32+

A Diamond League Event
💍 The Jewelry Source, 4-7 PM, free admission
Benefit for Children’s Hospital LA. Raffle tickets on sale to win a blue topaz ring, and 20% of all sales donated to CHLA.

Summer Market
🎁 The Coffee Bar, all ages, 9 AM-1 PM, free
Vendors selling homemade items, fresh flowers, and more.

Gundo Comedy & BBQ Fest - Smoker Master Class with Mel Chmilar Jr.
🧑‍🍳 WWOO Concrete Outdoor Kitchen, 12-1 PM, $79
Learn techniques for smoking and grilling on the Big Green Egg.

Gundo Comedy & BBQ Fest - Grilling Master Class with Jody Flanagan
🧑‍🍳 WWOO Concrete Outdoor Kitchen, 1:30-2:30 PM, $79
Level up your BBQ skills on steaks, tri tips, and more.

Raga Soundbath
🧘 Live Your Best Life, 6-7:30 PM, suggested donation $20-$40

Flesh and the Devil
😘 Old Town Music Hall, 2:30 PM, $25
A screening of the 1926 silent film, accompanied live on organ.

The Maltese Falcon
🕵️ Old Town Music Hall, 7 PM, $10-$12
Screening of the 1941 Humphrey Bogart film noir.

James and the Giant Peach Jr. (Youth Performance)
🍑 Haven Academy of the Arts (343 Coral Cir.), all ages, 11 AM, $15+

Frozen: The Broadway Musical (Youth Performance)
❄️ Haven Academy of the Arts (343 Coral Cir.), all ages, 2 PM and 7 PM, $25+

“Manhattan Beach” Cars & Coffee
🚘️ The Point El Segundo, 8-10 AM, free

Live Music
🎸Old Town Patio, all ages, 5-8 PM, free

Live Music
🎸 The Tavern on Main, ages 21+, 8 PM, free

Public skate at the Toyota Sports Performance Center
⛸️ Toyota Sports Performance Center, all ages, 1-3 PM and 7:30-9:45 PM, $11.50+

💵 Saturday food, drinks, and deals

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Sunday, June 28th

Gundo Pride
🌈 Rec Park Fire Circle, all ages, 10 AM-2 PM, free
Free Prime Pizza, Creamy Boys, and Cookie Zombie. Plus live music, photo booth, face painting, arts and crafts, and more. Begins with a Pride Walk starting and ending at the park.

Gundo Comedy & BBQ Festival - BBQ Main Event
🍖 Library Park, all ages, 12-4 PM, $69 adults and $32 kids
Ticket includes BBQ bites from several expert pitmasters, cooking demos, live music, and live comedy.

Gundo Comedy & BBQ Fest Finale
🤣 Old Town Patio, ages 18+, 7-9 PM, $38

Sand Spa + Barry’s South Bay Pride Charity Workout
🏋️ Barry’s South Bay, 12-1:30 PM, $50
A charity workout supporting The Trevor Project.

Gone With the Wind [currently sold out]
🌬️ Old Town Music Hall, 2:30 PM, $10-$12
And the tickets are gone with the hipsters.

Live Music
🎤 Old Town Patio, all ages, 1-4 PM, free

Live Music
🎸 The Tavern on Main, ages 21+, 8 PM, free

Public skate at the Toyota Sports Performance Center
⛸️ Toyota Sports Performance Center, all ages, 1-3 PM, $11.50+

💵 Sunday food, drinks, and deals

  • The Kebab Shop - kids eat free

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Monday, June 29th

Moon + Solstice Renewal: Acu + Sound Healing Experience
🌔 Grand Illusions Hair & Wellness, 7 PM, $55

Meditate in El Segundo
🧘 Blue Butterfly Coffee, all ages and levels, 7-8:15 PM, suggested $15 donation

Lucky Guess Trivia 
🧑‍🎓 Sugar Monkey Brewing, ages 21+, 6:30-8:30 PM, free

Public skate at the Toyota Sports Performance Center
⛸️ Toyota Sports Performance Center, all ages, 2:30-5 PM, $11.50-$15.50

💵 Monday food, drinks, and deals

  • Scooter’s Jungle Open Play - all ages, 11 AM-3 PM, $23 + 1 adult

  • Rock & Brews - kids eat free

  • Marmalade Cafe - kids eat free 3 PM - close

  • Vinny’s Pizza - half off medium pizzas

  • Habit Burger & Grill - kids eat free (Mon-Thurs, 1 meal per week)

  • El Segundo Brewing Co - Reverse happy hour: $2 off beers, 7 pm to close.

  • Color Me Mine - $5 studio fee for kids 5 and under

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Tuesday, June 30th

ESPD Neighborhood Watch Community Meeting
👮 El Segundo Police Department, 5:30-6:30 PM, free
Learn how to start a neighborhood watch on your block.

Meditation Circle & Community Gathering
🧘 Live Your Best Life, 6:30 PM, donations

Game Night
🕹️ Sugar Monkey Brewing, 3-9 PM, free

Trivia with Budds
🧑‍🎓 Brewport Tap House, ages 21+, 6 PM, free

Trivia Night at California Smash
🤔 California Smash, 5-9 PM

Dart League
🎯 El Segundo Brewing Co., ages 21+, 4 PM-close

Preschool Storytime
🧒 El Segundo Public Library, ages 3-5 + adult, 10-10:30 AM, free

Public skate at the Toyota Sports Performance Center
⛸️ Toyota Sports Performance Center, all ages, 2:30-5 PM, $11.50-$15.50

🌮 Tuesday food, drinks, and deals

  • Burger Lounge [outside the 🫧 warning] - kids eat free

  • Sauced - Game Night (discounted games including axe throwing)

  • Taco Tuesday at G’s Il Capo dei Bar, Standard Station, and Rock & Brews

  • Habit Burger & Grill - kids eat free (Mon-Thurs, 1 meal per week)

  • El Segundo Brewing Co - Reverse happy hour: $2 off beers, 7 pm to close.

  • Porterhouse - food & drink specials from 4-6 PM and 8-9:30 PM

  • Color Me Mine - BOGO studio fee

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Wednesday, July 1st

Boardroom Run Club
🏃 Boardroom Brewery, 6 PM, free
A ~5k run to the beach.

El Segundo Mahjong Club
🀄️ Joslyn Recreation Center, 5-7:30 PM, free

Baby/Toddler Storytime
👶 El Segundo Public Library, ages 0-3 + caregiver, 10-10:20 AM or 10:30-10:50 AM, free

Public skate at the Toyota Sports Performance Center
⛸️ Toyota Sports Performance Center, all ages, 2:30-5 PM, $11.50-$15.50

💵 Wednesday food, drinks, and deals

  • Scooter’s Jungle Open Play - all ages, 3-6 PM, $23 + 1 adult

  • Sauced - Hump Day Wednesday (discounted games, all night happy hour)

  • G’s Il Capo dei Bar - Kids eat ½ off

  • Marmalade Cafe - ½ off all bottles of wine

  • Habit Burger & Grill - kids eat free (Mon-Thurs, 1 meal per week)

  • Rock & Brews - burger specials

  • Smashburger Manhattan Beach [outside the 🫧 warning] - kids eat free

  • Porterhouse - Wine Wednesdays (25% off bottles) and food & drink specials from 4-5:30 PM and 8-9:30 PM

  • El Segundo Brewing Co - Reverse happy hour: $2 off beers, 7 pm to close.

  • Color Me Mine - $5 studio fee after 5 PM

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Do you have an event, activity, or local deal you’d like to see included in a future newsletter? Respond to this email and let us know.

“THE SECOND” HALF

New & Ongoing Deals

Free pizza for students at Slice & Pint
Slice & Pint is offering a student reward card for free cheese slices this summer.

🎬️ Summer Movie Clubhouse at Cinemark
A weekly kids movie for $1.75/ticket at 9:30 AM. Howard Hughes is on Mondays and Playa Vista is on Wednesdays.

⛳️ Topgolf deals
50% off Mon-Fri before 4 PM and/or snag 30 minutes of free play time. Also, their unlimited summer play deal is still available.

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Save the Date / Get Your Tickets Now

Events coming up, often where it’s wise to get your tickets sooner rather than later.

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Who are you and why are you doing this?

We’re Sam and Angie Greenspan, El Segundo residents and since 2016 and major El Segundo boosters ever since.

We also believed we were the right people to give this town its first newsletter.

Angie’s a realtor who works here in town and all over L.A. — so she’s plugged in to everything happening and has been a de facto source for local event info for years. Sam’s a writer and works in email marketing.

Please spread the word!

— Sam & Angie Greenspan

P.S. If you have any ideas or anything you want to see us include in this newsletter, reply to this email to let us know!