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Two New Restaurants & a Wine Bar Opening in El Segundo

Plus free Creamy Boys and the first summer concert in the park

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Hello Gundo
June 18, 2026

Hello, Gundo 👋 

We’re in full summer mode here already. The concerts in the park begin this week, plus there’s a free movie in that same park the night before.

Oh… and Saturday is the first-ever Hello Gundo subscriber event at Creamy Boys!

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

-Sam & Angie Greenspan

FREE CREAMY BOYS FOR HELLO GUNDO SUBSCRIBERS ON SATURDAY!

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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 18th

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

Charter City: What Does It Actually Mean?
🏙️ Brewport Tap House, 6:30-8 PM, free
El Segundo is considering a ballot measure to become a charter city. What is that? Ask your questions to municipal attorney Mike Jenkins and find out.

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

Trivia with MC Ken 
🧑‍🎓 Five Point Five Brewing, ages 21+, 7 PM, free

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

A to Zine Teen Program
🗞️ El Segundo Public Library, grades 6th-12th, 3:30-4:30 PM, free
Have pizza while you make a short form magazine.

Live Music Thursdays
🎸 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+

💵 Thursday 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

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

  • 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 19th - Juneteenth

Juneteenth Sunset Celebration in the Park
✊🏾 Rec Park Fire Circle, all ages, 5-8 PM, free
A free event with live performers and music, plus kids activities.

Dockweiler Beach Movie Nights - Coco
💀 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.

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, 4-7 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 20th

Hello Gundo Subscriber Event at Creamy Boys
🍦 Creamy Boys, all ages, 2-4 PM, free
Come by Creamy Boys to get the exclusive Hello Gundo flavor — totally free as a thank you to subscribers! Sponsored by Angie Greenspan Real Estate.

Sunset Cinema
📽️ Library Park, all ages, 6:30 PM, free
Activities like a “musical petting zoo” and arts and crafts for kids start at 6:30 PM, and the movie Vivo begins at sunset.

Mini Makers Market
🎁 The Green Shop (125A Richmond), all ages, 11 AM-3 PM
Check out The Green Shop and the offerings from local vendors inside.

The Fleuria Romance Book Truck
📙 The Coffee Bar, 9 AM-1 PM

East of Eden
⚔️ Old Town Music Hall, 7 PM, $10-$12
Screening of the 1955 James Dean classic.

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

Story Explorers
📕 El Segundo Public Library, all ages (but skews young), 10:30-11 AM, free
Stories, songs, and a craft project.

The Films of Georges Méliès [currently sold out]
🌝 Old Town Music Hall, all ages, 2:30 PM, $25
Movies from the silent movie pioneer who created visual effects long before they were called visual effects.

The Art of Gnocchi Making: In-Person Class
🍝 Hyatt Place (750 N. Nash), ages 14+, 5 PM, $65

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 21st - Father’s Day

Summer Concert in the Park #1
🥁 Library Park, all ages, 4 PM, free
The first Concert in the Park, featuring the reggae band Upstream.

Father’s Day Electric Dreams Swap Meet
🏎️ Electric Dreams (606 Hawaii), all ages, 9 AM-3 PM, free
Free slot car racing, a swap meet for gear, giveaways, food, vendors, and a vintage car meet.

Field of Dreams
⚾️ Old Town Music Hall, 2:30 PM, $10-$12
If they screen it, you will come.

Chakra Activation, Meditation + Soundbath
🧘 Love.Life, 10:30-11:30 AM, $25 or free for members

Build a Vase Workshop
💐 Standard Ceramics, ages 12+, 10 AM-12 PM, $100

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

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Monday, June 22nd

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

Craft ‘N Chat
🖼️ El Segundo Public Library, ages 18+, 12-1 PM, free

Tween Scene
😀 El Segundo Public Library, grades 3-5, 3-4 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

  • 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 23rd

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

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

  • 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, June 24th

Charter City Town Hall Meeting
🏙️ City Council Chamber, 6-8 PM
A town hall hosted by the city to discuss the proposal to become a charter city.

Friendzee on Tap
🍺 El Segundo Brewing Company, ages 21+, 7-9 PM, free
Meet new friends through some icebreakers and games.

Ocho Tequila Tasting & Food Pairing
🇲🇽 Porterhouse, 6:30 PM, $185 per person
Four courses, dessert, and six paired pours of Tequila Ocho.

Dancing Freedom
👯 Live Your Best Life, 6:45 PM, $30-$40
A guided journey through Dancing Freedom, which is a form of movement-based active meditation.

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

Gundo Scoop

EZPZ opens… today!
EZPZ, the new pizza and soft serve ice cream spot on Main Street, is now soft open as of today.

Vinoteca, the new wine bar at Blum, is now open
Vinoteca, a wine bar with small bites, is now open at Blum Wine & Flowers (on PCH). During this soft opening the hours are Thursday and Friday 4-8 PM, Saturday 12-8 PM, and Sunday 11 AM-5 PM.

Unico Tokyo Pasta is coming to El Segundo
Unico, which has a location in Redondo, is bringing its Japanese-inspired pastas to El Segundo. It will be opening in the former Chef Hannes restaurant in the near future.

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New & Ongoing Deals

BOGO at Kreation
Buy-one-get-one-free on grab-and-go items if you’re wearing a soccer jersey, now through 6/21.

Free pizza for students at Slice & Pint
Slice & Pint is offering a student reward card for free cheese slices this summer. (Also, you can get a free cheese pizza through 6/19 if you bring in a report card showing straight As.)

🎬️ 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!