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Connection starts here

South Bay Spaces is a Torrance, CA based social enterprise dedicated to building community through meaningful events and workshops in the South Bay. We host a variety of events designed to help people connect, create, learn, and grow together through our different community collectives.

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Workshops

Workshops help support future programming and to keep our weekly community events free and sustainable. We believe in a South Bay where creative work is valued and connection is accessible.

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  • There is no assigned reading and you bring your own book! We read silently with time frames to socialize. Hosted by South Bay Spaces.

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    For writers, creatives, and curious minds to write, socialize, and build a community in the South Bay.

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    For those who love delving into thought-provoking topics and for conversations rooted in reflection, presence, and genuine human connection.

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    South Bay Builders is for independent creatives, freelancers, and small business owners to exchange ideas, and grow alongside other people with a builder's mindset in the South Bay.

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Our Collectives

Join our community for moments of connection and shared experiences.

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Note: There will be no September community events. 

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silent book club torrance logo hosted by south bay spaces

There is no assigned reading and you bring your own book! We read silently with time frames to socialize. Hosted by South Bay Spaces.

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South Bay Paper Trail logo with journal, pen, and coffee.

For writers, creatives, and curious minds to write, socialize, and build a community in the South Bay.

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Introspective Convos by South Bay Spaces in the South Bay

For those who love delving into thought-provoking topics and for conversations rooted in reflection, presence, and genuine human connection.

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​For independent creatives, freelancers, and small business owners to work on their projects, exchange ideas, and grow alongside other people with a builder's mindset in the South Bay.

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  • There is no assigned reading and you bring your own book! We read silently with time frames to socialize. Hosted by South Bay Spaces.

    Events
  • south bay paper trail logo.png

    Events for writers, creatives, and curious minds to write, socialize, and build a community in the South Bay.

    Events
  • IC logo transparent.png

    Events for those who love delving into thought-provoking topics and for conversations rooted in reflection, presence, and genuine human connection.

    Events
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    ​Relaxed events for independent creatives, freelancers, and small business owners to work on their projects, exchange ideas, and grow alongside other people with a builder's mindset in the South Bay.

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Featured Workshop

Workshops help support future programming and to keep our weekly community events free and sustainable. We believe in a South Bay where creative work is valued and connection is accessible.

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    Beginner-friendly creative writing workshop hosted by our South Bay Spaces Writer in Residence, Tori Huang - MFA and published author. Come meet new people, create and walk away with the start of your own story!

    June 23, 2026

    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    Torrance, CA

    $25

Upcoming Free Events

Open to all. Come connect, create, and grow with us.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

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What community collective interests you?

There will be no September community events. 

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What community collective interests you?

I created South Bay Spaces in June, which is home to multiple community collectives - each one a representation of who I am -  to begin satisfying the complexities and journeys of life that I could not find comfort, belonging and guidance elsewhere. 

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My hope is that you find what you are looking for here, whether it is to find connection, create, learn, or grow with others - or all of the above.

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-Jonathan

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