Friday

6th Annual Ageism Symposium: Presented by the Dymally Institute. Cal State University Dominguez Hills Innovation and Instruction Building, Room 1300, 1000 E. Victoria St., Carson. 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 310-243-2515, bit.ly/DymallyAgeism2025.

Annual Howl’oween Party: Presented by Rancho Palos Verdes. Eastview Dog Park, 1700 Westmont Drive. 10 a.m.-noon. parks@rpvca.gov.

Fright Drive: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way. 7:30-11 p.m. $54.95; $49.95 for members. 562-590-3100, aquariumofpacific.org.

Ghouls Night Out: Presented by 2nd & PCH. Seaport Way, 6400 Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach. 5-8 p.m. shorturl.at/Llkpz.

Halloween Carnival: Presented by Long Beach. Silverado Park, 1545 W. 31st. St. 5-8 p.m. 562-570-3161, shorturl.at/GuDz0.

Halloween Parade: 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.

Halloween Special: Presented by Gardena Cinema Late Nights. Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 7:30 p.m. $23.18. shorturl.fm/1E5VR.

Monster Matinee: “Goosebumps.” Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Burnett Neighborhood Library, 560 E. Hill Ave. 2:30-4:30 p.m. 562-570-1041, longbeach.gov/library.

Nosferatu: With live musical score by the Jack Curtis Dubowsky Ensemble. Art Theater, 2025 E. Fourth St., Long Beach. 10 p.m. $25-$30. arttheatrelongbeach.org.

Spooky Storytime: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Brewitt Neighborhood Library, 4036 E. Anaheim St. 3:30-4:30 p.m. 562-570-1040, longbeach.gov/library.

Trick or Treat Fest: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Mark Twain Neighborhood Library, 1401 Anaheim St. 3-4:30 p.m. 562-570-1046, longbeach.gov/library.

Saturday

Absolute Adele: With Jennifer Cella. Presented by Palos Verdes Performing Arts. Norris Theatre, 27570 Norris Center Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. 8 p.m. $55-$97. 310-544-0403, ext. 221, palosverdesperformingarts.com.

An Evening with Charles Phoenix: Presented by Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation. James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive. 8 p.m. $27-$37. 310-781-7171, torrancearts.org.

Artist Talk: Featuring Eric Johnson. Palos Verdes Art Center, 5504 Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. 1-3 p.m. 310-541-2479, pvartcenter.org.

Beautify Lunada Bay Volunteer Day: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy at 520 Paseo Lunado, Palos Verdes Estates. 9-11:30 a.m. 310-541-7613, pvplc.volunteerhub.com/vv2.

Beethoven and Beyond: Presented by Long Beach Symphony. Terrace Theater, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Pre-concert lecture at 6:30 p.m. 562-436-3203, ext. 1, longbeachsymphony.org.

Cuentos y Cantos: Day of the Dead. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Brewitt Neighborhood Library, 4036 E. Anaheim St. 11 a.m.-noon. 562-570-1040, longbeach.gov/library.

Dia De Los Muertos Hotel Maya: Hotel Maya, 700 Queensway Drive, Long Beach. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Also 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Nov. 2. hotelmayalongbeach.com.

Dia De Los Muertos: Presented by Long Beach Heritage. The Bembridge House, 955 N. Circle Park. shorturl.at/RY5dx.

First Saturday Guided Nature Walk: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. George F Canyon Nature Preserve, 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rancho Palos Verdes. 10:30 a.m. 310-541-7613, pvplc.org.

Fox and Bones: Opener- Joselyn and Don. Presented by Grand Vision Foundation. Grand Annex, 434 W. Sixth St., San Pedro. 8 p.m. Starting at $28.38. 310-833-4813, grandvision.org.

Guided Nature Walk: Check out interesting wildlife, including egrets and herons, at Los Cerritos Wetlands. You will spend time at Marketplace Marsh, currently off-limits to the public. Learn about the innovations and restoration of these long-degraded wetland areas. The walk is for ages seven and up. 8-10 a.m. Meet at the corner of PHC and First Street in Seal Beach. For questions or to RSVP: elizabeth@lcwlandtrust.org.

Miss Southern California/Miss Long Beach: Presented by Justin Rudd and the Community Action. Bay Shore Church Fellowship Hall, 5100 E. The Toledo, Long Beach. 7-8:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. $35-$100. justinrudd.com.

Nosferatu: With live music by JCDE. Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd., Gardena. 8:30-10:30 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. $33.85. shorturl.fm/SehRL.

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

Roundup at the Rancho: Rancho Los Alamitos, 6400 E. Bixby Hill Road, Long Beach. 4-9 p.m. $175. rancholosalamitos.org.

STEAM Fest: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $34.95-$44.95. 562-590-3100, aquariumofpacific.org.

Traditional Native American Pottery: With visual artist Rowan Harris. Presented by Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 3-4 p.m. Registration is required. 310-377-9584, pvld.org.

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

When Life Goes On: “Navigating Our Losses.” Mary and Joseph Retreat Center, 5300 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $75 lunch included. 310-377-4867, ext. 250, maryjoseph.org.

Sunday

Dia De Los Muertos: With live performance by La Bella Ruby. Presented by Fairmont Breakers Long Beach. Alter Ego, 210 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Register at shorturl.at/vbYor.

Sugar Skulls: Children’s workshop. Museum of Latin American Art, 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach. 1-3 p.m. 562-437-1689, molaa.org.

Yamatogaku U.S.A. 25th Anniversary: Harmony of tradition and innovation Japanese Shamisen music. Norris Theatre, 27570 Norris Center Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. 1 p.m. $30; $10 for children 12 years and under. 310-544-0403, ext. 221, palosverdesperformingarts.com.

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.

Demystifying Sugar, Dairy and Soy (virtual): Participants will learn evidence-based guidance on sugar, dairy and soy, helping to separate fact from fear for those navigating cancer nutrition. Presented by Cancer Support Community South Bay. 5-6 p.m. To register, visit CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. Information: Rebecca Sul, Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.

Percussion Ensembles: Presented by Bob Cole Conservancy of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach. 7:30 p.m. $8.75-$23.75. shorturl.at/vAhcm.

Staying Upright: Preventing falls and maintaining mobility. Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Village. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 11 a.m.-noon. To register: 310-415-2762, villagemainoffice@gmail.com.

Tuesday

Collegium Musicum: Presented by Bob Cole Conservancy of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach. 7:30 p.m. $8.75-$23.75. shorturl.at/vAhcm.

Gratefulness Gathering: With Valeria Chow. Mary and Joseph Retreat Center, 5300 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. 9:30-11 a.m. 310-377-4867, ext. 250, maryjoseph.org.

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

Bohannon Lecture Series: “Wayfarers Chapel Update,” featuring Rev. Dr. David Brown. Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. 10:30-11:30 a.m. 310-377-3003, pvseniors.org.

Cantus, ConChord, and Bel Canto: Presented by Bob Cole Conservancy of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach. 7:30 p.m. $8.75-$23.75. shorturl.at/vAhcm.

CSULB Mobile Makers: Coding with Ozobots. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Mark Twain Neighborhood Library, 1401 E. Anaheim St. 3:30-5 p.m. 562-570-1046, longbeach.gov/library.

First Wednesday Bird Walk: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. 9 a.m.  310-541-7613, pvplc.org.

Good Morning, Palos Verdes: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. Good Stuff at Promenade PV, 550 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. 8-9:30 a.m. $25 for members; $35 for future members and guests. 310-377-8111, palosverdeschamber.com.

Labyrinth Walk: Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living, 907 Knob Hill Ave. Noon-1 p.m. 310-540-5080, office@redondocsl.org

PV Writes Together: “A Crash Course in Story Structure” with Jim Higgins. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 6-7 p.m. 310-377-9584, pvld.org.

Virtual Author Talk: “Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity.” Presented by Long Beach Public Library. 11 a.m.-noon. 562-570-6128, longbeach.gov/library.

Women’s Business Council Mixer: Presented by Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. Novel U Wellness and Med Spa, 3633 Long Beach Blvd., Suite 105, Long Beach. 5-7 p.m. $20 for members; $30 for future members. shorturl.at/AW366.

Ongoing

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.

Book Sales: Hosted by Peninsula Friends of the Library every first Friday to Sunday (10 a.m.-5 p.m) of the month at Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. Every third Friday and Saturday (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) at Malaga Cove Library, 2400 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates. 310-377-9584, ext. 253. Malaga Cove Library: 310-377-9584, ext. 553, pvldfriends.org.

Bridge, Supervised Play: Improve your bridge play with helpful mentors. Friendly game where you can ask questions while you play. No partner required. South Bay Bridge Club, 24100 Narbonne Ave., Lomita. 10 a.m.-noon Wednesdays. $5. 310-373-8166, SBBC.Club.manager@gmail.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.

Dark Harbor: Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach. 8 p.m. Sept. 26-28. $52.99 and up. Runs through Nov. 2. darkharborhalloween.com.

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.

Divorce Workshop: Presented by The Law Offices of Kevin J. Kensik. For people who need help connecting with legal, financial and emotional professionals who specialize in divorce. From 9 a.m. to noon every second Saturday of the month. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 310-891-2300.

Heathers: The Musical: Book, music and lyrics by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O’Keefe. Directed by Sean Gray. Long Beach Playhouse Studio Theater, 5021 E. Anaheim St. $20-$25. Runs through Nov. 16. 562-494-1014, shorturl.at/oBZ91.

Little Timers/Big Timers Bereavement Support Groups: An eight-week grief support program for children ages 5-7 and ages 86-11 and their parents/guardians/caregivers who have experienced the death of a family member within the last two years. Presented by Taking Time: South Bay. Beach Cities Health District Building, 514 N. Prospect Ave., Suite L6, Redondo Beach. 4-5 p.m. Wednesdays through Jan.  7. 424-634-1956, takingtime.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.

Neil Simon’s Plaza Suite: Directed by James Rice. Presented by Long Beach Playhouse. Mainstage Theater, 5021 E. Anaheim St. Runs through Nov. 29. $10-$35. 562-494-1014, shorturl.at/S7Rgt.

Overeaters Anonymous: First Christian Church, 2930 El Dorado St., Room 9, Torrance. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. 310-529-5708.

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.

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): 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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