Friday
A Chorus Line: Teen edition. Produced by JewelBox Children’s Theatre. Long Beach Playhouse Mainstage Theatre, 5021 E. Anaheim St. 8 p.m. Also 8 p.m. Aug. 15 and 2 p.m. Aug. 16. $20-$29. 562-494-1014, lbplayhouse.org.
A Doll’s House, Part 2: By Lucas Hnath and directed by Phyllis Gitlin. Presented by Long Beach Playhouse Theatres. Studio Theatre, 5021 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach. 8 p.m. Also 8 p.m. Aug. 15. $20-$32. 562-494-1014, lbplayhouse.org.
Annual Rummage Sale: St. Francis Church Parish Hall, 2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Also 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 15. 310-375-4617.
Anxiety Management Toolbox (virtual): Creative skills. The workshop will introduce creative skills that can help participants manage anxiety, reduce stress and cope with the emotional challenges of cancer. 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
Jigsaw Jam: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave. 3:30-4:30 p.m. 562-570-1047, longbeach.gov/library.
Lectures with Lianne: “Colorful Cultural Events of Our Disappearing World,” featuring writer and adventurer Gary Mancuso. Fred Hesse Jr. Community Park, 29301 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes. 4 p.m. lianne_lareine@hotmail.com.
Movies and Moonlight: “Lilo and Stitch.” 2nd & PCH, 6480 Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach. Seating at 5 p.m. Movie at sunset. 2ndandpch.com.
Movies in the Park: “Wicked: For Good.” Sponsored by Signal Hill Petroleum and Partners of Parks. Houghton Park, 6301 Myrtle Ave., Long Beach. 6:30-9:30 p.m. 562-570-3100.
Sea Animal Themed Preschool Storytime: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Alamitos Neighborhood Library, 1836 E. Third St. 10:30-11 a.m. 562-570-1037, longbeach.gov/library.
Senior Health Fair: Presented by Rep. Nanette Barragan. Carson Community Center, 801 E. Carson St. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. RSVP at 310-831-1799.
Sound Series: Presented by Terranea Resort. Friday: ’80s All Stars. Saturday: Neil Morrow. 7-10 p.m. Nelson’s Sunset Bluff, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes. https://shorturl.at/94ArU.
Those Naughty Seniors: Presented by the Prime Time Players. Silverado Park Senior Center, 1545 W. 31st. St., Long Beach. 11 a.m. 714-269-7496.
Saturday
28th Annual El Segundo Main Street Car Show: Presented by El Segundo Chamber of Commerce, on Main Street between El Segundo Boulevard and Mariposa Avenue. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 310-322-1220.
30-minute Beach Cleanup: Presented by Justin Rudd and the Community Action Team. Meet at Granada Avenue and Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach. 9:30 and 10 a.m. justinrudd.com.
Art Exhibit Opening Reception: “Flesh, Memory and Becoming.” Long Beach City College Art Gallery, 4901 E. Carson St., LAC K-100. 5-7 p.m. 562-938-4872.
ArtHue Artist Reception: Presented by Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 2-4 p.m. Exhibit runs through Sept. 20. 310-377-9584, pvld.org.
Book Bedazzle: Presented by Redondo Beach Public Library. North Branch, 2000 Artesia Blvd. 2-3:30 p.m. 310-318-0675, library.redondo.org.
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.
Forjourny: A Foreigner and Journey tribute. Presented by Palos Verdes Performing Arts. Outdoor Pavilion Amphitheatre, 501 Indian Peak Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 8 p.m. $58-$190. 310-544-0403, ext. 221, palosverdesperformingarts.com.
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 Hangout: Celebrating 100 years of Wilson High School with Ron Mahan. Historical Society of Long Beach, 4260 Atlantic Ave. 1-2:30 p.m. 562-424-2220, hslb.org.
Ocean Explorers: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Mark Twain Neighborhood Library, 1401 E. Anaheim St. 2-3 p.m. 562-570-1046, longbeach.gov/library.
Open Mic/ Resource Fair: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Harte Neighborhood Library, 1595 W. Willow St. 3-5 p.m. 562-570-1044, longbeach.gov/library.
Outdoor Volunteer Day: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. George F Canyon Nature Preserve, 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rancho Palos Verdes. 9 a.m.-noon. 310-541-7613, pvplc.org.
Rock Painting: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Los Altos Neighborhood Library, 5614 E. Britton Drive. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 562-570-1045, longbeach.gov/library.
Summer of Music: Tom Nolan Band (rock/soul). Presented by Redondo Pier Association. Redondo Beach Pier, 100-500 Fisherman’s Wharf. 6-8 p.m. redondopier.com.
The Vulva Gala: First Congregational Church, 241 Cedar Ave., Long Beach. rb.gy/mh50lm.
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.
Women’s Health Expo: Presented by KJHL 102.3 FM. Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. 6 a.m.-5 p.m. Register at shorturl.at/drEdu.
Sunday
4th Annual Heroes for Hearing 5k: Presented by the HearAid Foundation. Shoreline Aquatic Park, 200 Aquarium Way, Long Beach. 8-9:30 a.m. $45; $55 after Friday. shorturl.at/e2GQL.
13th Annual Long Beach Kite Festival: Hosted by Pacific Kite Club, California. Granada Beach, 5300 Ocean Blvd. Noon-7 p.m. 562-688-1911, shorturl.at/FwXHI.
Autism Families Morning: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way. 7-9 a.m. $12; free for children and members. 562-590-3100, aquariumofpacific.org.
Judy Carmichael Trio: Cabaret Jazz Supper Club. Presented by Palos Verdes Performing Arts. Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion, 501 Indian Peak Road, Rolling Hills Estates. $159 for dinner and show; $95 for show only. 4:15 p.m.; 5:15 p.m. for show only. 310-544-0403, ext. 221, palosverdesperformingarts.com.
Native Plant Garden Volunteer Event: Presented by the California Native Plant Society. Point Vicente Interpretive Center, 31501 Palos Verdes Drive West, Rancho Palos Verdes. 10 a.m. RSVP at shorturl.at/Lvpnj.
Nature Walk: “Senses.” Presented by South Bay Parkland Conservancy. Hopkins Wilderness Park, 1102 Camino Real, Redondo Beach. 11:15 a.m.-noon. Suggested $5 donation. southbayparks.org.
Monday
Cancer Support (virtual): De-clutter 101. This interactive workshop will guide participants in creating a de-clutter plan and learning how to decide what to keep, sell, or give away. Fun and easy techniques will be discussed, with opportunities for questions. Presented by Cancer Support Community South Bay. 2-3 p.m. To register, visit CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. Information: Rebecca Sul, Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
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
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/G8gM8.
Page Turners Club: “The Whisperwicks.” Presented by Long Beach Public Library. El Dorado Neighborhood Library, 2900 Studebaker Road. 4-5 p.m. 562-570-3136, longbeach.gov/library.
Stone Soul: Presented by Live at the Shell. Recreation Park Bandshell, 701-939 Federation Drive, Long Beach. 6-8 p.m. 562-570-1670, liveattheshell.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: “Our Neighbors at the Promenade,” featuring Cortney Medak, manager of the PV Shopping Center. Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. 10:30-11:30 a.m. 310-377-3003, pvseniors.org.
Beach Cleanup: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Bay Shore Neighborhood Library, 195 Bay Shore Ave. 10 a.m.-noon. 562-570-1039, longbeach.gov/library.
Community Art Gallery: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Harte Neighborhood Library, 1595 W. Willow St. 3-5 p.m. 562-570-1044, longbeach.gov/library.
Crafternoon: Motion in art. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. El Dorado Neighborhood Library, 2900 Studebaker Road. 3:30-4:30 p.m. 562-570-3136, longbeach.gov/library.
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: “The Iron Giant.” Animated film. Art Theatre, 2025 E. Fourth St., Long Beach. 11 a.m. $5; children under 18 free. shorturl.at/R3uI2.
Precision Medicine (virtual): Participants will learn how precision medicine testing can help them have informed conversations with their health care team about treatment options. 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.
Summer Stroll/Food Fest: Presented by Belmont Shore Business Association, 5200 E. Second St., Long Beach. 5:30-9 p.m. $15-$20. shorturl.at/fJuF8.
Vegan Potluck: Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living, 907 Knob Hill Ave. 6-8 p.m. 310-540-5080, office@redondocsl.org.
Thursday
Summer of Music: Featuring Supersonic LA (Oasis tribute). Presented by Redondo Pier Association. Redondo Beach Pier, 100-500 Fisherman’s Wharf. 6-8 p.m. redondopier.com.
Upcoming
Women Building Careers: Looking for a new job? Discover your strengths, improve your networking skills, update your resume and cover letter with AI tools, and sharpen your interview skills. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 301 Avenue D, Redondo Beach. 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays from Sept. 12 to 26. $25. 310-486-5084, deanna.wilbanks4@gmail.com.
Ongoing
Art of Wood Carving: Presented by California Carvers Guild. Meet every Monday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to noon. 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.
Cyrano De Bergerac: Presented by Long Beach Shakespeare Company. Helen Borgers Theater, 4250 Atlantic Ave. $31.50; $21.50 for students. Runs through Aug. 29. 562-997-1494, lbshakespeare.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.
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: “For the Love of a Woman.” Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 7-8:55 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19. 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.
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. 4-6 p.m. New members and yarn/fabric donations are welcome. Information: yarnangelssb@gmail.com or shorturl.at/4Zx4I.
– Compiled by Robert Doss
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