Friday

AAPI Toddler Storytime: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave. 10:15-11:15 a.m. 562-570-1047, longbeach.gov/library.

Because You’re Mine: The music of June Carter and Johnny Cash. Presented by Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation. James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive. 8 p.m. $33-$43. 310-781-7171, torrancearts.org.

DIY Mother’s Day Cards: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 3-4:30 p.m. 562-570-7500, longbeach.gov/library.

Lunch and Learn: Exercise recommendations in Cancer. Participants will learn how cancer and its treatment can affect balance, strength, endurance and bone health, and will provide practical exercise recommendations and simple strategies to help participants begin a safe and effective physical activity program. Cancer Support Community South Bay, 2601 Airport Drive, Suite 100, Torrance. Lunch is 12:30 p.m. Workshop is 1 p.m. To register, visit CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. Information: Rebecca Sul, Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.

Mariachi Ensemble: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach. 7:30 p.m. $8.75-$23.75. 562-985-7000, shorturl.at/fH3f2.

The Addams Family: Presented by El Camino College Center for the Arts. Campus Theatre, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance. 8 p.m. Also 8 p.m. May 9 and 3 p.m. May 10. $28; $15 with valid student ID. 310-329-5345, shorturl.at/ddRFx.

Saturday

AAPI Book Club for Adults: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Alamitos Neighborhood Library, 1836 E. Third St. Noon-1 p.m. 562-570-1037, longbeach.gov/library.

AAPI Cultural Crafts: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Mark Twain Neighborhood Library, 1401 E. Anaheim St. 2-3 p.m. 562-570-1046, longbeach.gov/library.

Art Exhibit Opening Reception: “Gateways.” Diversions Fine Arts Gallery, 1069 N. Aviation Blvd., Manhattan Beach. 4-7 p.m. 213-296-7457, diversionsfinearts.com.

Asian Film Series: “Beam Me Up, Sulu,” and “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” in 3D. Presented by Long Beach Public Library in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 12:30-4:45 p.m. 562-570-6729, longbeach.gov/library.

Damn Tall Buildings: Sunflower Academy, opener. Presented by Grand Vision Foundation. Grand Annex, 434 W. Sixth St., San Pedro. 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Starting at $28.43. 310-833-4813, grandvision.org.

Daybreak: A tribute to Barry Manilow. Presented by Palos Verdes Performing Arts. Norris Theatre, 27570 Norris Center Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. 8 p.m. $53-97. 310-544-0403, ext. 221, palosverdesperformingarts.com.

Don Hata: Historian, poet, author and activist. Presented by Redondo Beach Public Library. Main Library, 303 N. Pacific Coast Highway. 1:30-2:30 p.m. 310-318-0675, library.redondo.org.

Earth, Wind and Fire Dance Party: Presented by Long Beach Symphony. Long Beach Arena, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets start at $39. 562-436-3203, ext. 1, longbeachsymphony.org.

Healing Hearts and Minds: Community mental health and wellness event. Richstone Family Center, 13634 Cordary Ave., Hawthorne. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. shorturl.at/uTDgO.

Hearts of Hermosa: “Come Sail Away.” Presented by Hermosa Beach Education Foundation. Hermosa Vista School, 417 25th St. 6-11 p.m. Must be 21 and up. $200. hbef.org.

Level Up Your Space: Philippine vintage finds. Presented by Long Beach Public Library in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month. Harte Neighborhood Library, 1595 W. Willow St. Noon-1:30 p.m. 562-570-1044, longbeach.gov/library.

Local History Lecture: “Preserving Our History: Japanese Farming Families Before WWII.” Presented by Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 310-377-9584, pvld.org.

Mamma Mia!: The Art Theatre, 2025 E. Fourth St., Long Beach. 11 a.m. Also 11 a.m. May 10. $11-$13. 562-438-3723, arttheatrelongbeach.org.

Music in the Afternoon: Featuring Bel Aire Brass. El Segundo Public Library, 111 W. Mariposa Ave. 2-4 p.m. 310-524-2728.

Native Plant Sales: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. George F Canyon Nature Preserve, 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rancho Palos Verdes. 10:30 a.m.-noon. 310-541-7613, pvplc.org.

Nature Club for Kids: Birds. 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.

Open House: Long Beach Lawn Bowling Club, 1109 Federation Drive. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. longbeachlawnbowlingclub@gmail.com.

Outdoor Volunteer Day: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Abalone Cove, 5970 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes. 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 310-541-7613, pvplc.volunteerhub.com/vv2.

Pacific Standard Time/Jazz & Tonic: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach. 7:30 p.m. $8.75-$23.75. 562-985-7000, shorturl.at/fH3f2.

Taste-The Music: Presented by Long Beach Youth Chorus. Community Congregational Church, 4111 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos. 5-7 p.m. $10-$40. longbeachyouthchorus.org.

Taste of Able ARTS Work: Community event. Able ARTS Work Headquarters, 3841 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach. 1-3 p.m. https://shorturl.at/WDL1l.

Tea By the Sea and Boutique: Hosted by Point Fermin Lighthouse Museum. Point Fermin Park. 807 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $5. 310-241-0684, shorturl.at/E5iZf.

The Sleeping Beauty: Presented by International Ballet Stars. Terrace Theater, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach. 7 p.m. Starting at $54. 562-436-3661, shorturl.at/bTt1S.

Under the Candlelight Jazz Concert: The Studio, 636 Cypress Ave., Hermosa Beach. 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. $25 online; $35 at the door. shorturl.at/V0YED.

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

Mother’s Day Picnic: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach. 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $40-$95. 562-590-3100, aquariumofpacific.org.

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.org.

Women’s Circle Group: Redondo Beach Center for Living Teen Room, 907 Knob Hill Ave. 12:30 p.m. 310-540-5080, office@redondocsl.org.

Monday

Conversational Spanish: Presented by Peninsula Seniors. Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. 1:45-3 p.m. 310-377-3003, pvseniors.org.

Long Beach Amateur Orchid Society: “Vandas,” featuring Serena Roman. 7 p.m. lbaos.org.

Tuesday

Crafternoon: Cambodian Naga Crown. Presented by Long Beach Public Library in celebration of AAPI Month. Brewitt Neighborhood Library, 4036 E. Anaheim St. 3-4 p.m. 562-570-1040, longbeach.gov/library.

Good Afternoon, Long Beach Networking Luncheon: Featuring Bijan Roboudi, partner at Kaiser Law Group. Presented by Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. Parkers’ Lighthouse, 435 Shoreline Drive. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $35 for members; $45 for non-members. Register at shorturl.at/XKISq.

Road Journals: Featuring Woodrow “Pack” Landfair, author of “Road Journals: 48 States. One Ride.” El Porto Surf Shop, 3804 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach. 7:15 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. packmansurfstheworld.com.

Shaping Palos Verdes’ Legacy: Be a friend of Olmsted. Presented by Palos Verdes Library District. Malaga Cove Gallery and Garden, 2400 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates. 10 a.m.-noon. 310-377-9584, ext. 551, pvld.org.

Tanya Class: Class studying the classical mystical work Tanya, which compacts four millennia of Jewish wisdom and Kabbalah to answer the great personal and existential questions of life. Jewish Community Center, 2108 Vail Ave., Redondo Beach. 8-9 p.m. Tuesdays through June 2. shorturl.at/OWBtV.

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

Advance Directives, POLST and Dementia Directives: The presentation will provide a step-by-step overview of advance directives, POLST and dementia directives, including how to communicate care preferences with loved ones and health care providers and when these forms should be updated. Cancer Support Community South Bay, 2601 Airport Drive, Suite 100, Torrance. 12:30-2:30 p.m. To register, visit CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. Information: Rebecca Sul, Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org

Bohannon Lecture Series: “Keep It Moving,” featuring Michael Peace, medical expert with Peace Training. Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. 10:30-11:30 a.m. 310-377-3003, pvseniors.org.

Centering Prayer Group (virtual): Improving our relationship with God. Presented by Mary and Joseph Retreat Center. 7:30 p.m. 310-377-4867, maryjoseph.org.

Craftin’ Kids: Ddakji. Presented by Long Beach Public Library in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month. Los Altos Neighborhood Library, 5614 E. Britton Drive. 3:30-4:30 p.m. 562-570-1045, longbeach.gov/library.

Ecstatic Dance: With Rev. Gregory and DJ Raion. Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living, 907 Knob Hill Ave. 7-9 p.m. $20. 310-540-5080, office@redondocsl.org.

Teens Connect with K-pop: Presented by Long Beach Public Library in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month. Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave. 4-5 p.m. 562-570-1047, longbeach.gov/library.

Thursday

Bay Cities Coin Club: Covenant Presbyterian Church, 6323 W. 80th St., Los Angeles. 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. baycitiescoinclub.com.

Volunteer Happy Hat Day: For ages 18 and older. Happy Hats for Kids, 923 Van Ness Ave., Torrance. 1-3 p.m. 310-787-0970, happyhatsforkids.org.

Upcoming

FC Barcelona Soccer Camp: Toyota Sports Complex, 555 Maple Ave. July 6-10. Register at fcbarcelona.us/locations/los-angeles. Use the code FCBLASOUTH50 to enjoy a $50 discount on your registration.

Ongoing

Art of Wood Carving: Class. 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.

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.

POTUS: A political farce by Selina Fillinger. Directed by Kathy Paladino and David Rodriguez. Long Beach Playhouse Studio Theater, 5021 E. Anaheim St. Runs through May 23. $20-$27. 562-494-1014, lbplayhouse.org.

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.

Side by Side by Sondheim: Presented by Long Beach Landmark Theatre Company. First Congregational Church, 241 Cedar Ave., Long Beach. $30-$40. Runs through May 17. 562-366-0085, lblandmark.org.

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 Bridge Club: For beginners and intermediate players. Located at 21400 Narbonne Ave., Lomita. Tuesdays with instructor Gerri Soffa-Carlson. 10 a.m.-noon. 310-325-7222.

South Bay Film Society Showing: “Case 137.” Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 7-8:55 p.m. May 27. 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.

Toastmasters Club 280: Levy Torrance Adult School, 3420 W. 229th Place. 7 p.m. Wednesdays. 310-532-1209.

TOPS (Long Beach): Take Off Pounds Sensibly.  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.

Warsaw: By Paul Webb and directed by Caryn Desai. Presented by International City Theatre. Beverly O’Neill Theater, 330 E. Seaside Way, Long Beach. Starting at $44. Runs through May 17. 562-436-4610, ictlongbeach.org.

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.

– Compiled by Robert Doss

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