Friday

Coffee with the Mayor: Featuring Rancho Palos Verdes Mayor Paul Seo. J.A.M. Coffee and Co., 4005 Miraleste Drive. 10-11 a.m.

Instrument Petting Zoo for Kids: Presented by Long Beach Public Library and Long Beach Symphony. Los Altos Neighborhood Library, 5614 Britton Drive, Long Beach. 2-3 p.m. 562-570-7500, longbeach.gov/library.

KCRW Summer Nights: Museum of Latin American Art, 628 Alamitos Ave.,  Long Beach. 6-10 p.m. $10 per car. 562-437-1689, molaa.org.

Movies in the Park: “Hoppers.” Sponsored by Signal Hill Petroleum and Partners of Parks. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, 1950 Lemon Ave., Long Beach. 6 p.m. 562-570-3228.

Pilgrimage of the Heart: Weekend retreat with Terry Hershey. Mary and Joseph Retreat Center, 5300 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. 6 p.m. through 1:30 p.m. Sunday. $195-$450. 310-377-4867, maryjoseph.org.

Sound Series: Presented by Terranea Resort. Friday: The New Originals. Saturday: Woodie & The Long Boards. 7-10 p.m. Nelson’s Sunset Bluff, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes. shorturl.at/94ArU.

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. 8 p.m. Also 8 p.m. July 25. $31.50; $21.50 for students.562-997-1494, lbshakespeare.org.

The Piano Man: Harvelle’s, 201 E. Broadway, Long Beach. 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Starting at $27.50. shorturl.at/rAyiA.

Word Women (virtual): Poetry heals. Open to anyone who has or has had cancer, the group uses poetry to explore and process the cancer journey as a path toward healing. Presented by Cancer Support Community South Bay. To register, visit CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. Information: Rebecca Sul, Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.

Saturday

2026 Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival: Marine Stadium, 5255 E. Paoli Way, Long Beach. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. lbdragonboat.com.

Annual Cajun and Blues White Linen Affair: Presented by Carson. Carson Event Amphitheater, 801 E. Carson St. 5 p.m. 310-847-3570.

Conversation/Picnic in the Park: Presented by Hermosa Beach Mayor Mike Detoy. Valley Park, 2521 Valley Drive. Noon. To RSVP: anny@hermosabeach.gov.

Family Pride: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Harte Neighborhood Library, 1595 W. Willow St. 10 a.m.-noon. 562-570-1044, longbeach.gov/library.

Food is Medicine: Health and wellness. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Burnett Neighborhood Library, 560 E. Hill St. 2-3 p.m. 562-570-1041, longbeach.gov/library.

Forgiveness of Others and Self (virtual): Presented by Mary and Joseph Retreat Center. 10 a.m.-noon. $45. 310-377-4867, ext. 250, maryjoseph.org.

Guided Garden Tour: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. 11-11:30 a.m. 310-541-7613, pvplc.org.

Mario Kart Tournament: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Harte Neighborhood Library, 1595 W. Willow St. 3-4 p.m. 562-570-1044, longbeach.gov/library.

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

Musical Performance Series: “Celebrating America’s 250th,” featuring Long Beach Community Band. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 2:30-4 p.m. 562-570-6729, longbeach.gov/library.

Native Plant Sales: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. White Point Nature Education Center, 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. 10:30 a.m.-noon. 310-541-7613, pvplc.org.

One Night of Queen: Presented by Palos Verdes Performing Arts. Outdoor Pavilion Amphitheatre, 501 Indian Peak Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 8 p.m. $80-$235. 310-544-0403, ext. 221, palosverdesperformingarts.com.

Spice Odyssey: A tasting adventure. Presented by Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 11 a.m.-noon. 310-377-9584, pvld.org.

Sew it Goes: Quilted cases. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 1-4 p.m. 562-570-5756, longbeach.gov/library.

Summer Sweat: Campus El Segundo Athletic Fields, 2201 E. Mariposa Ave. 10 a.m. Register at shorturl.at/ODd90.

Travel Lecture: “East Africa: The Serengeti, and the Masai Warriors,” featuring Steve Blinder. Presented by Palos Verdes Library District. Malaga Cove Library 2400 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates. 2-3 p.m. 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.

Sunday

Awaken Your Creative Spirit: Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living, 907 Knob Hill Ave. 1-2:30 p.m. $20. 310-540-5080, office@redondocsl.org.

Movie Showing: “American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez.” In collaboration with the Museum of Latin American Art. Art Theatre, 2025 E. Fourth St., Long Beach. 6 p.m. $13.50-$16.50. shorturl.at/qfWGe.

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.

Movie Showing: “Sunset Strip Killers” and Q&A session with filmmakers. Art Theatre Auditorium, 2025 E. Fourth St., Long Beach. 8 p.m. $13.50-$16.50. shorturl.at/RMDIz.

Tuesday

Country Night: Presented by Live at the Shell. Recreation Park Bandshell, 701-939 Federation Drive, Long Beach. 4-8 p.m. liveattheshell.org.

Dinosaurs at the Library: Presented by Summer @ PVLD. Malaga Cove Library, 2400 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates. 3-4 p.m. 310-377-9584, ext. 551, pvld.org.

Painted Wings and Garden Things: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 4-6 p.m. 562-570-6959, longbeach.gov/library.

Teen Arcade: Cozy game day. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Burnett Neighborhood Library, 560 E. Hill St. 3:30-4:30 p.m. 562-570-1041, longbeach.gov/library.

Teen Art Series: Corkboard string art. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave. 4-5 p.m. 562-570-1047, longbeach.gov/library.

Virtual Author Talk: “Making and Keeping Friends as an Adult,” featuring Dr. Marisa G. Franco. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. 11 a.m.-noon. 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

70th Anniversary Celebration: Presented by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Estates. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $70. palosverdeschamber.com.

Anxiety Management Toolbox: The session will focus on physical and body-based techniques to help participants regulate stress and anxiety in real time using dialectical behavior therapy skills. Presented by Cancer Support Community South Bay. Noon-1 p.m. To join this online workshop, visit CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar.Information: Rebecca Sul, Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.

Bohannon Lecture Series: “How AI is Transforming the Field of Medicine for Scientific Advancement, Practitioners, Patients, and the Pharmaceutical Industry,” featuring Omnilore President Leslie Criswell. Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. 10:30-11:30 a.m. 310-377-3003, pvseniors.org.

Diary of a Library Kid: Presented by Summer @ PVLD. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 3:30-4:30 p.m. 310-377-9584, pvld.org.

JLI: Sinai and Civics: Jewish Community Center, 2108 Vail Ave., Redondo Beach. 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 7:30-8:30 p.m. $80. 310-214-4999, shorturl.at/aQtlb.

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

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.

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.

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.

Tango Lesson: With Sharna. Altar Society Brewing and Coffee Company, 230 Pine Ave., Long Beach. 6:45 p.m. every Wednesday. sharnafabiano.com/tango.

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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