Featured Events in El Segundo in May 2025 (May Updated)

SoCal, it's time to celebrate the enduring Beaver spirit in your community! Join us for Dam Good Connections LA at an iconic South Bay setting, Richmond Bar & Grill in El Segundo, on May 29. OSU Honors College Dean Toni Doolen and OSU Alumni Association Executive Director and Vice President of Alumni Engagement John Valva will lead a conversation about how Oregon State attracts and develops the best and brightest and equips them to make a lasting impact, and facilitate discussions with prominent local alumni: Shraddha Aryal, ’03 , the executive vice president of exhibitions at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Kenan Heppe, ’11 , a global star with over a billion views on his Mandarin language videos and a lead role in a Chinese feature film. Connor Kelsay, ’16 , a mechanical engineer whose work on parachute systems helped land the Mars Perseverance Rover. Alumni, students, parents and community members, join us for an incredible chance to grow your network and find fellow Beavs near you. Dam Good Connections — Los Angeles May 29, 2025 6-8 p.m. PT Richmond Bar & Grill 145 Richmond Street, El Segundo, CA 90245 Price Non-OSUAA members: $10 OSUAA members: $8 Current OSU students and children 11 and under: Free Limited space is available. Save your spot before registration closes on May 26. Questions? Please reach out to us at 541-737-2351 or osualum@osualum.com . About the speakers: Shraddha Aryal, ’03 , is the executive vice president of exhibitions at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, shaping its exhibitions program and visitor experiences. A strategic planner and a creative thinker, she played a key role in the museum’s opening, collaborating closely with internationally renowned architects. Previously, she led exhibitions at Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art in Doha and designed exhibitions at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York. She holds a bachelor’s degree in graphic design from Oregon State and a master's in interior architecture from Rhode Island School of Design. Kenan Heppe, ’11, known online as "The Chinese Tones Guy," has over a billion views on his Mandarin Chinese videos that both educate and entertain. In China, he's known for being one of the only Western actors to land a lead role in a Chinese feature film (you can also see him as Mike Evans, the lead antagonist in Three-Body on Amazon Prime, the original Chinese version of The Three-Body Problem). His talents and skills have taken him all over the world, but his background hasn't always been performance. He earned an honors bachelor’s in chemistry from Oregon State and was the first student in over 16 years to graduate with a 4.0 GPA in that major. Heppe believes OSU's campus, courses and community helped him take advantage of the necessary skills to fuel his dreams, and he's excited to share that with anyone interested in pursuing theirs. Connor Kelsay, ’16, graduated from Oregon State with an honors degree in mechanical engineering. He discovered a passion for aerospace while working on a guided parachute payload with the OSU rocketry team. After graduation, he joined Airborne Systems North America, designing decelerator systems, including components of the Mars Perseverance Rover parachute. He later founded a parachute department at Inversion Space for space re-entry systems. Kelsay has designed, tested and manufactured recovery systems for interplanetary missions, weapons, UAVs, personnel parachutes and autonomous guided parachutes. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Bonnie (a College of Engineering alumna) and their daughter, Sky, and pursuing adventure sports like paragliding, skydiving, surfing and scuba diving. Dates, times and other details for in-person events are subject to change. Photos and videos from this event may be used in Oregon State University promotional materials. By attending this event, you consent to have your photo taken and appear in videos and allow use of these photographs and videos by OSU, the Foundation or the Alumni Association for promotional purposes. Information Source: OSU Foundation & Alumni Association | eventbrite

Sun & Sea at The Point Mother's Day Pop Up Market Saturday May 10th 10am- 3pm 850 S Pacific Coast Hwy, El Segundo, CA 90245 Come shop local at the one of the South Bay's favorite shopping centers! Sun & Sea will be popping up with 30 vendors at this curated outdoor market. Plus fun extras like: • Fun Photo Ops! • Permanent & Locally Made Jewlery • Sweet Treats • Face painting & so much more!!! Come out and enjoy shopping small from your local community! RSVP for this FREE event to stay up to date on all things Sun & Sea! Visit us on Instagram at @sunandseacollective for more details! Information Source: Sun and Sea Collective | eventbrite

Ticket Includes: ✅ 2 Hours of Gameplay at a premium golf venue ✅ Certified Golf Instructor for the first hour ✅ Delicious Brunch & Drinks to fuel your swing ✅ Exclusive Custom Polo & Visor for a stylish look ✅ Sponsored Goodie Bag filled with surprises ✅ Networking Opportunities with inspiring women ✅ Exciting Prizes & Giveaways throughout the event Join us for a fun, empowering, and stylish day of brunch, golf, and networking with like-minded women! Whether you're a seasoned golfer or a first-timer, this event is all about confidence, connection, and a great time on the green! Limited spots available—grab your ticket today! Information Source: The Glow Network | eventbrite