Friday

Family Shabbat Live: Jewish Community Center of the South Bay, 2108 Vail Ave. 5:30 p.m. Information: shorturl.at/yoCL0.

RemiX: Presented by Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine. El Dorado Park West, 2800 N. Studebaker Road. 6-8 p.m. Information: 562-570-3100.

Stay and Play: Geared for young children up to 3 years old. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Burnett Neighborhood Library, 560 E. Hill St. 11-11:30 a.m. Information: 562-570-1041, longbeach.gov/library.

Saturday

Art Collective: Rancho Los Cerritos, 4600 Virginia Road, Long Beach. 10 a.m.-noon. Information: 562-206-2040, rancholoscerritos.org.

Cumbia Sin Fronteras US Tour: Featuring Los Angeles Azules. F&M Bank Amphitheater, 1051 Queens Highway, Long Beach. 8 p.m. Starting at $73. Information and tickets: fmbamp.com.

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. Information: 310-541-7613, pvplc.org.

Free Saturday Family Theatre: “Cuentos De La Familia.” Presented by International City Theatre. Beverly O’Neill Theater, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach. 11 a.m. Information: ictlongbeach.org.

Guided Nature Walk:  Learn about the restoration of wetlands in a unique patch of open space between Long Beach and Seal Beach. Tour the native plant-growing section and enjoy views of Zedler Marsh, an area normally off-limits to the public. For ages seven and up. Meet at the corner of Pacific Coast Highway and First Street in Seal Beach. 8-10 a.m. Information and to RSVP: elizabeth@lcwlandtrust.org.

Long Beach Comic Con: Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Also 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 6. $10 and up. Information: longbeachcomiccon.com.

Long Beach Greek Food and Music Festival: Located at 5761 E. Colorado St. Noon-10 p.m. Also noon-10 p.m. Sept. 6 and noon-9 p.m. Sept. 7. $5; free for children under 12. Information: lbgreekfest.org.

Petty Theft: Presented by Torrance Cultural Services Department. Wilson Park Amphitheatre, 2200 Crenshaw Blvd. 5-6:30 p.m. torranceca.gov.

Smoke and Oak: Whiskey and BBQ Festival. Promenade Square Park, 215 E. First St., Long Beach. 4-8 p.m. Starting at $92.97. Information: shorturl.at/egUIX.

South West Manuscripters Writer’s Group: Presented by Redondo Beach Public Library. Main Library, 303 N. Pacific Coast Highway. 10:30 a.m.-noon. 310-318-0675, library.redondo.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

Orbit and Asana: “A Yoga Series Rooted in the Stars.” The Elemental Shop, 312 Elm Ave., Long Beach. 10 a.m. $17.85. shorturl.at/qNK7d.

South Bay Bromeliad Associates Meeting: “My Backyard Garden,” featuring Ken Simpson. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 1:30 p.m. Information: shorturl.at/BAYy4.

Storytime Tails: Interesting insects. Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. White Point Nature Education Center, 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. 10:30-11:30 p.m. Information: 310-541-7613, pvplc.org.

Tuesday

Adult Book Discussion (virtual): “Neruda on the Park” by Cleyvis Natera. Presented by Redondo Beach Public Library. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sign up at library.redondo.org.

Good Afternoon Long Beach Networking Lunch: 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. Information and registration: lbchamber.com.

Open House: Point Vicente Interpretive Center, 31501 Palos Verdes Drive West, Rancho Palos Verdes. 7-8 p.m. Information: 310-544-5375, losserenosrpv.org.

Virtual Author Talk: Featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning author Daniel Kraus. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. 4-5 p.m. Information: 562-570-7500, longbeach.gov/library.

Virtual Happiness Chat: Presented by Beach Cities Health District. 12:30-1 p.m. Information and registration: bchd.org/series.

Wednesday

Bohannon Lecture Series: “Experiences in Southeast Asia,” featuring Sandy Swafford. Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Information: 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. Information: 310-377-4867, maryjoseph.org.

Learn to Square Dance: Lessons with Boots & Bows Square Dance Club. Riviera United Methodist Church, 375 Palos Verdes Blvd., Redondo Beach. 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday nights. Closed to new students after Sept. 24. First class is free. $10 thereafter. Information: 310-561-2266, bootsandbows.net.

Lego LAB: “Let’s All Build.” Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 4-5:30 p.m. Information: 562-570-5644, longbeach.gov/library.

Line Dance Night: Presented by 2nd & PCH. Seaport Way, 6400 Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach. 6 p.m. 2ndandpch.com.

Self-Acupressure (virtual): Joint pain and body aches. Participants will learn gentle, practical points that can be used safely between treatments to promote comfort and ease of movement. Presented by Cancer Support Community South Bay. Noon to 1 p.m.  To join this online workshop, visit CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. Information: Rebecca Sul, Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.

Thursday

Living the Dream Beach Party: Presented by the Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation. California Surf Club, 239 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach. 5-10 p.m. $100. Information: jimmymillerfoundation.org.

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. Meets from 8 a.m. to noon every Monday and Wednesday. Senior Center, 1150 E. Fourth St., Room 207, Long Beach. Information: 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.

Conscience: By Joe DiPietro. Directed by caryn desai. Presented by International City Theatre. Beverly O’Neill Theater, 330 E. Seaside Way, Long Beach. $39-$52. Runs through Sept. 13. Information and tickets: 562-436-4610, ictlongbeach.org.

Dance Fitness: With Ziann. Lincoln Park, 101 Pacific Ave., Long Beach. 1-2 p.m. Fridays. Information: 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.

Hangmen: By Martin McDonagh. Directed by Carl DaSilva. Presented by Long Beach Playhouse. Studio Theater, 5021 E. Anaheim St. $20-$27. Runs through Sept. 26. Information: 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. Information: 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: “Dear You.” Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9. southbayfilmsociety.com.

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

The Swan: By Elizabeth Egloff. Directed by Rory Cowan. The Garage Theatre, 251 E. Seventh St., Long Beach. $23-$40. Runs through Sept. 26 (no shows Sept. 3-5). Information and tickets: thegaragetheatre.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. Information: 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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