Friday

Agatha Christie Book Club: Presented by Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 4-5 p.m. 310-377-9584, pvld.org.

Everydays Friday: Presented by Ice Cube and Mike Epps. F&M Bank Amphitheater, 1051 Queens Highway, Long Beach. 7 p.m. Starting at $47. shorturl.at/5bosO.

Hadestown: Teen edition. Conservatory Main Stage Production. Presented by Palos Verdes Performing Arts. Norris Theatre, 27570 Norris Center Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. 7:30 p.m. Also 7:30 p.m. July 18 and 2 p.m. July 19. $32; $18 for youth 17 and under. 310-544-0403, ext. 221, palosverdesperformingarts.com.

Instrument Petting Zoo for Kids: Presented by Long Beach Symphony and Long Beach Public Library. Harte Neighborhood Library, 1595 W. Willow St. 2-3 p.m. 562-570-7500, longbeach.gov/library.

Macbeth: Presented by Shakespeare by the Sea. Polliwog Park, 1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach. 7 p.m. shakespearebythesea.org.

Malaga Cove Book Sale: Presented by Peninsula Library Friends Foundation. Malaga Cove Library, 2400 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Also 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., July 18. 310-377-9584, ext. 551, pvld.org.

Movies and Moonlight: “Hoppers.” Presented by 2nd & PCH, 6400 Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach. 7 p.m. 2ndandpch.com.

Sound Series: Presented by Terranea Resort. The Reel Band, Friday. Cassie B, Saturday. 7-10 p.m. Nelson’s Sunset Bluff, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes. shorturl.at/94ArU.

Saturday

11th Annual Love Long Beach Festival: Shoreline Aquatic Park, 200 Aquarium Way. 2-10 p.m. Also 2-10 p.m. July 19. Starting at $45; free kids 15 and younger. livelongbeachfestival.com.

Bookbinding a Mini Sketchbook: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 2-4 p.m. 562-570-5756, longbeach.gov/library.

Celebrity Lecture Series: “From the Seas to Outer Space,” featuring Kenneth Cockrell, astronaut engineer. Western Museum of Flight, 3315 Airport Drive, Torrance. 11 a.m. $15 for non-members. 310-326-9544, wmof.com.

Death Cafe: Facilitated by Alexis White, end-of-life doula. Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living, 907 Knob Hill Ave. 2-4:30 p.m. 310-540-5080, office@redondocsl.org.

Dementia Conversations: Driving, doctor visits, legal and financial planning. Presented by Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 11 a.m.-noon. 310-377-9584, ext. 601, pvld.org.

Guided Nature Walk: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. 10:30 a.m. 310-541-7613, pvplc.org.

History Hangouts: With Ron Mahan. Historical Society of Long Beach, 4260 Atlantic Ave. 1-2:30 p.m. 562-424-2220, hslb.org.

Ink Against the Machine: Youth Creative Success and Impacts of AI. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. Noon-4 p.m. 562-570-5641, longbeach.gov/library.

Matter Matters: Presented by Redondo Beach Public Library. Main Library, 303 N. Pacific Coast Highway. 1-2 p.m. 310-318-0675, library.redondo.org.

No Mercy: Short film screening, open mic video night, and filmmaker showcase. DiPiazza’s, 5205 Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach. 4 p.m. Register at shorturl.at/M0eH1.

Outdoor Volunteer Day: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Agua Amarga Reserve, Rock Park Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes. 9 a.m.-noon. 310-541-7613, pvplc.org.

Pennyroyal Players: “Romp Through Our American Revolution.” Presented by Palos Verdes Library District. Miraleste Library, 29089 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rancho Palos Verdes. 2-3 p.m. 310-377-9584, ext. 452, pvld.org.

Reading Buddies: For 6 to 12 years old. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Burnett Neighborhood Library, 560 E. Hill St. 10 a.m.-noon. 562-570-1041, longbeach.gov/library.

Recycle and Remake: With Agape. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave. 1-2:30 p.m. 562-570-1047, longbeach.gov/library.

Summer of Architecture: Presented by Long Beach Heritage. Meet in front of “Recreation in Long Beach” mural, 185 E. Third St. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Starting at $12.51. shorturl.at/GFhRk.

Torrance Summer Nights: Featuring Stacey Anne and The Master Plan. Presented by the Torrance Cultural Services Department. Wilson Park Amphitheatre, 2200 Crenshaw Blvd. 5-6:30 p.m. torrance.gov.

The Blessing of the Pacific: Ocean ceremony. Presented by Nannette Brodie Dance Theatre. Belmont Beach, Ocean Boulevard, across from Alamitos Bay. 6-7 p.m. shorturl.at/TD02o.

Used Book Sale: Presented by the Friends of San Pedro Library. San Pedro Library, 931 S. Gaffey St. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 310-548-7779.

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.

What to Plant in July: Health and wellness. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 2:30-4:30 p.m. 562-570-5659, longbeach.gov/library.

Sunday

Native Plant Garden Volunteer: Presented by the California Native Plant Society. Point Vicente Interpretive Center, 31501 Palos Verdes Drive West, Rancho Palos Verdes. 10 a.m.-noon. Sign up at shorturl.at/FO0Nc.

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.

Pet Wellness Clinic: Pet vaccinations and microchipping. Presented by Willmore City Community Association. The Bembridge House, 953 N. Park Circle, Long Beach. 8 a.m.-noon. shorturl.at/BUhZS.

Reflections on Longevity: Featuring Annette Warren, vocalist and jazz stylist. Muun Chi, 1951 Artesia Blvd., Redondo Beach. 2:30-4 p.m. muunchi.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.

Tuesday

Brick Break: STEM and STEAM. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Bay Shore Neighborhood Library, 195 Bay Shore Ave. Noon-1 p.m. 562-570-1039, longbeach.gov/library.

Scraps of Summer: Junk journaling. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 5:30-6:30 p.m. 562-570-6959, longbeach.gov/library.

Rayford Bros: Rockabilly. Presented by Live at the Shell. Recreation Park Bandshell, 701-939 Federation Drive, Long Beach. 6-8 p.m. liveattheshell.org.

Sunshine Storyteller: Featuring Ina Buckner Barnette. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. El Dorado Neighborhood Library, 2900 Studebaker Road. 12:15-1:15 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

A Splash of Watercolor: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Harte Neighborhood Library, 1595 W. Willow St. 2-3:30 p.m. 562-570-1044, longbeach.gov/library.

Bohannon Lecture Series: “The Pop Art Movement,” featuring Ann and Lee Strong. Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. 10:30-11:30 a.m. 310-377-3003, pvseniors.org.

Chessmaster: For grades 6 to 12. Presented by Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 3-4:30 p.m. 310-377-9584, pvld.org.

Franklin Haynes Marionettes: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 12:15-1:15 p.m. 562-570-7500, longbeach.gov/library.

Movie Showing: “Bee Movie.” Animated film. Art Theatre, 2025 E. Fourth St., Long Beach. 11 a.m. $5; children under 18 free. shorturl.at/R3uI2.

Music with Chelsea Wong: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Brewitt Neighborhood Library, 4036 E. Anaheim St. 3-4 p.m. 562-570-7500, longbeach.gov/library.

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.

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.

Godspell: Book by John Michael Tebelak. Directed and choreographed by Sonya Randall. Long Beach Playhouse Mainstage Theater, 5021 E. Anaheim St. $20-$27. Runs through Aug. 2. 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.

Shrek The Musical: Presented by The Aerospace Players. James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. $22-$26. Runs through July 25. 310-781-7171, aeroplayers.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: “Sundays.” Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 7-8:55 p.m. Wednesday, July 22. 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.

The Importance of Being Earnest: By Oscar Wilde. Directed by Rebekah Walendzak Slepski. Presented by Long Beach Shakespeare Company. Helen Borgers Theatre, 4250 Atlantic Ave. $31.50; $21.50 for students. Runs through July 25. 562-997-1494, lbshakespeare.org.

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.

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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