Friday
Annual Lenten Fish Fry 2026: Presented by Torrance Knights of Columbus. Nativity Church Annex, 1415 Engracia Ave. 5-7 p.m. $17, $12 for seniors and $10 for children under 12. 310-974-2279.
Chamber Choir and University Choir: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Carpenter Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach. 7:30 p.m. Also 3 p.m. March 15. $8.75-$23.75. 562-985-7000, shorturl.at/fH3f2.
Friday the 13th Triple Feature: Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 6:30 p.m. $14.64. shorturl.at/50O9W.
Lectures with Lianne: “The Wizard of Oz: From Tornados to Flying Monkeys,” featuring film editor Robert A. Welch. Fred Hesse Community Park, 29301 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes. 4 p.m. lianne_lareine@hotmail.com.
Night Dive: Presented by Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way. 7:30 p.m. 7:30-11 p.m. $49.95; $44.95 for members. 562-590-3100, aquariumofpacific.org.
The Humorist Mark Twain: Presented by Haven Productions and the Studio Collaborative. Long Beach Playhouse Studio Theater, 5021 E. Anaheim St. 8 p.m. Also 8 p.m. March14 and 2 p.m. March 15. $20. 562-494-1014, lbplayhouse.org.
Saturday
17th Annual Saints Run 5K: Benefiting Saint Anthony High School. Shoreline Aquatic Park, 200 Aquarium Way, Long Beach. 8-11 a.m. $32.80-$38.10. Register at longbeachsaints.org/5k
30th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Presented by Hermosa Beach. Starting at Pier and Hermosa Aves. 11 a.m. hbchamber.net/parade.
53rd Annual CSULB Puvungna Powwow: Presented by Cal State Long Beach. Intramural Rugby and Soccer Fields, 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Also 11 a.m.-6 p.m. March 15. shorturl.at/HElMU.
America, The Dream: Presented by Long Beach Chorale and Chamber Orchestra. Los Altos United Methodist Church, 5950 E. Willow St. 4 p.m. Also 4 p.m. March 15. $40/$15 for students. longbeachchorale.org.
Author Talk: With Lindsay Ellis. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 3-4:30 p.m. 909-709-0154, longbeach.gov/library.
B.A.R.K: Reading program. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Brewitt Neighborhood Library, 4036 E. Anaheim St. 11 a.m.-noon. 562-570-1040, longbeach.gov/library.
Concerts by the Coast: Featuring violinist Sergey Malov. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 31290 Palos Verdes Drive West, RPV. 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. $30-$60. glissando.org.
Creativity Lab Winter Session: STEM and STEAM for ages 10-12. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billy Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 562-570-6135, longbeach.gov/library.
Crochet Workshop for Beginner: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Dana Neighborhood Library, 3680 Atlantic Ave. 2-4 p.m. 562-570-1042, longbeach.gov/library.
Emotional Sobriety (virtual): Alignment with Reality. Grief. Presented by Mary and Joseph Retreat Center. 10 a.m.-noon. $75. 310-377-4867, ext. 250, maryjoseph.org.
Flutter into Spring: DIY Butterfly Wings. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave. 1-2 p.m. 562-570-1047, longbeach.gov/library.
Itty-Bitty Big Band: El Segundo Public Library, 111 Mariposa Ave. 2 p.m. 310-524-2728.
Ken Medema: Concert benefiting the Urban Community Outreach and Drop-in Center. First Congregational Church Sanctuary, 241 Cedar Ave., Long Beach. 7 p.m. 562-436-2256, firstchurchlb.org.
Native Plant Sales: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. George F Canyon Nature Preserve, 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, RPV. 10:30 a.m.-noon. 310-541-7613, pvplc.org.
Nature Club: Butterflies. Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. 10:30-11:30 a.m. 310-541-7613, pvplc.org.
Nature Walk: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Alta Vicente Reserve, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., RPV. 9-11:30 p.m. 310-541-7613, pvplc.org.
Ocean Investigators: Fish. For ages 7-12. Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way. 9-11 a.m. $38; $32 for aquarium members. 562-590-3100, aquariumofpacific.org.
Outdoor Volunteer Day: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Abalone Cove Reserve, 5970 Palos Verdes Drive South, RPV. 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 310-541-7613, pvplc.volunteerhub.com/vv2.
Plant Sale Fundraiser: Presented by Riviera Garden Club. Madrona Marsh Nature Center, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. shorturl.at/IPUE9.
Poetry Workshop: Presented by Redondo Beach Library. Main Library, 303 N. Pacific Coast Highway. 10:30 a.m.-noon. 310-318-0675, library.redondo.org.
PV Reads: “Beneath a Scarlet Sky” by Mark Sullivan. Presented by Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 6:30-8 p.m. 310-377-9584, ext. 210, pvld.org.
Roses 101: Growing and caring for classic blooms. Presented by Rancho Los Alamitos Foundation. Rancho Los Alamitos, 6400 E. Bixby Hill Road, Long Beach. 11 a.m. $12.51. rancholosalamitos.org.
So Many Fools: Presented by April’s Fools Comedy Improv Troupe. Pier Avenue Second Story Theater, 710 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. 7:30 p.m. $12; $10 for seniors. 310-318-1705, AprilsFoolsImprov.com.
St. Patrick’s Day 5K Run: Riviera Village, 1811 S. Catalina Ave., Redondo Beach. Check-in is 6:30 a.m. Registration fees are $49.70-$55. shorturl.at/bbrJJ.
St. Patrick’s Day Show: Featuring John Kraus and the Goers. Presented by Grand Vision Foundation. Grand Annex, 434 W. Sixth St., San Pedro. 8 p.m. Starting at $31.54. 310-833-4813, grandvision.org.
Style Thief Fashion Show: Presented by Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation. James Armstrong Theater, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. 8 p.m. $25-$35. 310-781-7171, torrancearts.org.
Super Saturday Movie Matinee: “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.” Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Brewitt Neighborhood Library, 4036 E. Anaheim St. 12:30-1:30 p.m. 562-570-1040, longbeach.gov/library.
Volunteer Trail Watch Training: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Fred Hesse, Jr. Community Park McTaggart Hall, 29301 Hawthorne Blvd., RPV. 9 a.m.-noon. 310-541-7613, pvplc.volunteerhub.com/vv2.
Women Building Careers: Looking for a new job or looking to boost your career? Discover your strengths, improve your networking, update your resume and cover letter with AI tools and sharpen your interview skills. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 301 Avenue D, Redondo Beach. Also 9 a.m.-noon March 21 and 28. To register: deanna.wilbanks4@gmail.com.
Wandering Jews Hike: Saturday afternoon hikes on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Most hikes are easy or moderately difficult, taking 1-2 hours. Adults, kids, seniors and dogs are welcome. Information: wanderingjewscnt@gmail.com for the meeting time and place.
Sunday
2026 Red Carpet Gala Fundraiser: Art Theatre, 2025 E. Fourth St., Long Beach. 4-7:30 p.m. Check-in and red carpet photo booth, 2:30 p.m. $50 per person. shorturl.at/NdgHY.
Kid’s Quest for Shakespeare: Sponsored by Astro Taber Arts in Schools. Jewel Box Children’s Theater, 2050 Santa Fe Ave., Long Beach. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. shorturl.fm/6Om5o.
Luck of the Irish Celebration: Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach. 2-7 p.m. $6. 562-435-3511, queenmary.com.
Outdoor Volunteer Day: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. 9 a.m.-noon. 310-541-7613, pvplc.volunteerhub.com/vv2.
Ready Set Grow Expo: Hosted by the Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce. Manhattan Beach Civic Center, 320 15th St. 9 a.m.-noon. 310-545-5313.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration: With live music. Mary and Joseph Retreat Center, 5300 Crest Road, RPV. 4:30 p.m., mass. 5:30 p.m., reception. $75 per person. 310-377-4867, ext. 250, maryjoseph.org.
The Heart of America: Presented by Los Cancioneros Master Chorale. James R. Armstrong Theater, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. 5 p.m. $40; $30 for students. lcmasterchorale.com.
Monday
Conversational Spanish: Presented by Peninsula Seniors. Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, RHE. 1:45-3 p.m. 310-377-3003, pvseniors.org.
Tuesday
Business Owners’ Sisterhood Social: Presented by the Women’s Business Council of the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. The Wicked Wolf, 2332 Pacific Ave. 5:30-7:30 p.m. shorturl.at/FPcNY.
Salsa Dance Night: Presented by 2nd & PCH, 6400 Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach. 6 p.m. 2ndandpch.com.
Thinking Money for Kids: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 5-6 p.m. 562-570-7500, longbeach.gov/library.
Yoga Class: With Dayna Lemieux. Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living, 907 Knob Hill Ave. 11 a.m.-noon. $10 per class. 310-540-5080, office@redondocsl.org.
Wednesday
Artist of the Month: Featuring Mary Cassatt. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Los Altos Neighborhood Library, 5614 Britton Drive. 3:30-4:30 p.m. 562-570-1045, longbeach.gov/library.
Bohannon Lecture Series: “The International Printing Museum,” featuring Mark Barbour, executive director and curator of the International Printing Museum in Carson. Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, RHE. 10:30-11:30 a.m. 310-377-3003, pvseniors.org.
Long Beach Garden Club: “Ideas for Spring Planting,” featuring Lynn Hillman. St. Gregory’s Church, 6201 E. Willow St., Long Beach. 9:45 a.m.-noon.
PVP Village Info Session: Learn more about this dynamic organization for older adults who have joined together to help one another navigate the challenges and opportunities of aging at home. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, RHE. 11 a.m. 310-991-3324, peninsulavillagepvp@gmail.com.
Upcoming
FC Barcelona Soccer Camp: Toyota Sports Complex, 555 Maple Ave., Torrance. July 6-10. Register at fcbarcelona.us/locations/los-angeles. Use the code FCBLASOUTH50 to enjoy a $50 discount on your registration.
Ongoing
Antony and Cleopatra: Presented by Long Beach Shakespeare Company. Helen Borgers Theatre, 4250 Atlantic Ave. $31.50; $21.50 for students. Runs through March 22. 562-997-1494, lbshakespeare.org.
Art of Wood Carving: Presented by California Carvers Guild. Meets from 8 a.m. to noon every Monday and Wednesday. Senior Center, 1150 E. Fourth St., Room 207, Long Beach. 562-570-3500.
Blankets of Love: Weekly knitting/crocheting baby blankets for those in need in the L.A. area. Joslyn Center, 1601 N. Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach. 3-5 p.m. Thursdays. blanketsoflovesouthbay.com.
Club of Harps: The harmonica club for all skill levels meets every Wednesday and Thursday at the Long Beach Senior Center, 1150 E. Fourth St. 1:30-3 p.m. Information: clubofharps.org.
Dance Fitness: With Ziann. Lincoln Park, 101 Pacific Ave., Long Beach. 1-2 p.m. Fridays. 562-570-3551.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance: Peer-based support group for people dealing with mood disorders. Meetings are available on Zoom and in person. Information: Scott, 310-497-8801 or woodscott516@yahoo.com; Peggy, 310-548-3457; or dbsasouthbay.org.
Gem of the Ocean: By August Wilson and directed by Rovin Jay. Long Beach Playhouse Mainstage Theater, 5021 E. Anaheim St. $35. Runs through March 21. 562-494-1014, lbplayhouse.org.
Mindfulness Class for Kids: Offered by Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living, 907 Knob Hill Ave. Through free play, art, guided visualization and affirmation, kids are taught the power they already have within themselves to create a life they love. 11 a.m.-noon Sundays. Information: 310-540-5080 or office@redondocsl.org.
NAMI South Bay: Family and peer support groups for mental illness are meeting virtually at this time. Information on times and dates: namisouthbay.com; or Paul Stansbury, pstans5@aol.com.
Riley’s Red Wagon: Book swap open daily (unless it’s raining). 9 a.m. until dark. 3040 E. First St. First-time guests can have five free books. justinrudd.com/cat.html.
Shoreline Speaker’s Toastmasters: For more than 30 years, Shoreline Speakers Toastmasters has provided a supportive and positive environment for people to become confident public speakers and strong leaders. Visitors are welcome. 7-8 a.m. every first and third Wednesday on Zoom. Information and to receive a meeting link: jgrobaty@gmail.com.
Social Skills Classes: For adolescents and young adults. Presented by We Are Team Us. Social weekly sessions, 4-5 p.m. Mondays. PEERS for Adolescents, 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Hermosa Beach Community Center, 710 Pier Ave. Information: 424-241-0058, contact@weareteamus.co or weareteamus.co.
South Bay Film Society Showing: “Miroirs No. 3.” Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18. southbayfilmsociety.com.
Tango Lesson: With Sharna. Altar Society Brewing and Coffee Company, 230 Pine Ave., Long Beach. 6:45 p.m. every Wednesday. sharnafabiano.com/tango.
Team Taiko Drum Class: Winter session. Presented by Grand Vision Foundation. Grand Annex, 434 W. Sixth St., San Pedro. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays. through March 30. $13-$28 per class. 310-833-4813, grandvision.org.
Toastmasters Club 280: Levy Torrance Adult School, 3420 W. 229th Place. 7 p.m. Wednesdays. 310-532-1209.
TOPS (Long Beach): Bolivar Park, 3300 Del Amo Blvd., Lakewood. 6-7:30 p.m. Mondays. 562-278-5603.
TOPS (South Bay): Take Off Pounds Sensibly. The Harbor Church, 25401 S. Western Ave., Lomita. 7 p.m. Tuesdays. 310-378-2920.
Trivia Night: The Bungalow, 6400, E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach. 7 p.m. every Thursday. thebungalow.com/long-beach.
Welcome Orientation: Presented by Cancer Support Community South Bay. Participants will be given a virtual tour of the community and learn about the many free programs that CSC South Bay offers for cancer patients and their loved ones. To register for this virtual meeting, visit CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. 11 a.m. every Monday and Friday. Information: Norma Gonzalez, cancer support navigator, Norma@CSCSouthbay.org or 310-376- 3550.
Yarn Angels South Bay: A charity group that crochets/knits/quilts/sews articles for multiple local charities. Meets second and fourth Monday of the month at St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church, 24027 Pennsylvania Ave., Lomita. 6-8 p.m. New members and yarn/fabric donations are welcome. yarnangelssb@gmail.com or yarnangels.wix.com/yarnangelssouthbay.
– Compiled by Robert Doss
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