# Event Details

- **Event Name**: State of the City: Manhattan Beach
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: State of the City: Manhattan Beach
Presented by the Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce and the City of Manhattan Beach

Join city leaders, community members, and local businesses for the annual State of the City address — this year centered on our Future Forward theme and the once-in-a-generation opportunity arriving with the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In addition to updates on the city's upcoming projects and initiatives, speakers will explore how major international events will shape our local economy, public safety, and community experience in 2026 and beyond.

This event is free and open to the public but pre-registration is requested. RSVP TODAY!

PROGRAM SCHEDULE
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM Sponsor welcome reception and meet and greet

5:30 PM to 6:30 PM State of the City Address and distinguished guest speakers

2026 View for the City - Manhattan Beach Mayor David Lesser
World Cup Visitors: What to Expect - Alexi Lalas, FOX Sports World Cup Commentator
Safety Preparation for Major Events - MB Police Chief Rachel Johnson
Moving Business Forward in MB - MB City Manager Talyn Mirzakhanian
Future of Public Education Funding - Tina Shivpuri, MBUSD Board Trustee
Public Education Funding - Hilary Mahan, MBEF Executive Director
How to Capitalize on World Cup in MB - Jill Lamkin, President and CEO of Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Reception for ticketed guests

TICKET OPTIONS:
Free--Presentation Only: $0
This includes the State of the City address. Pre-registration is not required, but kindly requested. Does not include admission to the reception.

Full participant ticket: $50
Includes presentation plus the post-event reception: drinks, heavy appetizers, live music, and a meet-and-greet with City and business leaders on the westdrift's outdoor patio.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manhattan-beach/state-of-the-city-manhattan-beach/200029938589145
- **Event Categories**: music, meet-and-greet, sports, live-music, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Manhattan Beach
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Westdrift Manhattan Beach
- **lat**: 33.900037
- **long**: -118.388327
- **full address**: Westdrift Manhattan Beach, 1400 Park View Ave,Manhattan Beach, California, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is State of the City: Manhattan Beach being held?
  - **A:** State of the City: Manhattan Beach takes place on Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Westdrift Manhattan Beach, 1400 Park View Ave,Manhattan Beach, California, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing State of the City: Manhattan Beach?
  - **A:** State of the City: Manhattan Beach is organized by City of Manhattan Beach.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** State of the City: Manhattan Beach is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Manhattan Beach, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If State of the City: Manhattan Beach sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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