Friday

Casino and Karaoke Day: For ages 55 and up. Presented by Long Beach. Silverado Park Community Center, 1545 W. 31st. St. Noon-2 p.m. Information: 562-570-3227.

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

Family Loteria Afternoon: Vida Latina. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library. 200 W. Broadway. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Information: 562-570-7500, longbeach.gov/library.

Introduction to Calligraphy: Arts and crafts. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave. 3-4 p.m. 562-570-1047, longbeach.gov/library.

Lunch and Learn: “The ONE Method for Managing Fear and Overwhelm.” The workshop will provide a practical technique that can be used anywhere, anytime to help regain a sense of calm and control. Cancer Support Community South Bay, 2601 Airport Drive, Torrance. 12:30-2 p.m. Advanced registration required. To register, visit CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. Information: Rebecca Sul, Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.

Saturday

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. Information: justinrudd.com.

42nd Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day: MacArthur Park, 1321 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach. 9 a.m.-noon. Information: 562-570-1745.

An Evening with Elizabeth Gilbert: Author of “Eat, Pray, Love.” Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E. Atherton St., Long Beach. 8 p.m. $59-$79. Information: 562-985-7000, carpenterarts.org.

Art Reception: “Made in the South Bay 2026.” Destination: Art, 1815 W. 213th St., Suite 135, Torrance. 3-5 p.m. Exhibit runs through Oct. 17. destination-art.net.

Canvas Music Project: With Cuarteto Peregrino. Presented by Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 3-4 p.m. Information: 310-377-9584, ext. 215, pvld.org.

Celebrity Lecture Series: “Expanding the Horizons: Taking New Technologies Beyond the Limits,” featuring pilot Doug Shane. Western Museum of Flight, 3315 Airport Drive, Torrance. 11 a.m. Information: 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.

Emergency Preparedness Fair: Presented by Manhattan Beach. Fire Station 1, 400 15th St. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. shorturl.at/U6qoK.

Family Latin Dance Workshop: Vida Latina. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Alamitos Neighborhood Library, 1836 E. Third St. 2-2:45 p.m. Information: 562-570-1044, longbeach.gov/library.

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

Josue CuentaCantos: Vida Latina. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 11 a.m.-noon. Information: 562-570-7500, longbeach.gov/library.

LB Is… Student Art Exhibit: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 2-3 p.m. Information: 562-570-7500, longbeach.gov/library.

Make It Rain for Vida Latina: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Bach Neighborhood Library, 4055 N. Bellflower Blvd. 3-4 p.m. Information: 562-570-1038, longbeach.gov/library.

Mini Battery-Powered Cars: STEM and STEAM. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 2-4 p.m. 562-570-5756, longbeach.gov/library.

Movies at the Beach: “10 Things I Hate About You.” Presented by Hermosa Beach. Just south of Hermosa Beach Pier, 1 Pier Ave. 7 p.m. Information: hermosamovies.com.

Movies in the Park: “The Lion King.” Presented by Rancho Palos Verdes. Eastview Park, 1700 Westmont Drive. 6 p.m. Information: rpvca.gov/parks.

Neuroscience Program: Best for children in grades four to seven. Presented by Redondo Beach Public Library. North Branch Library, 2000 Artesia Blvd. Information: 310-318-0675, library.redondo.org.

Other Places Art Fair 8: Presented by Angels Gate Cultural Center. Battery Leary-Merriam, 3601 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro. Noon-7 p.m. Suggested donation of $5. Information: angelsgateart.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

Hermosa Beach Concert Series: Featuring The Lucky Effect from the South Bay Music Connection and Cubensis. Presented by Hermosa Beach. Just south of Hermosa Beach Pier, 1 Pier Ave. 3 p.m. Information: 310-318-0280.

Langley Ukulele Ensemble: Presented by Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation. James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive. 2 p.m. $25-$35. Information: 310-781-7171, torrancearts.org.

Ocean Investigators: Sharks. For ages 7-12 years. Presented by Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way. 9-11 a.m. Information: 562-590-3100, aquariumofpacific.org.

Trashion Show Long Beach: Presented by Creative Art Events. Long Beach Playhouse, 5021 E. Anaheim St. 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. $25. Information: tinyurl.com/tslbtickets.

Monday

Celebrate Colombia: Vida Latina. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave. 5-6 p.m. Information: 562-570-1047, longbeach.gov/library.

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.

Plant Swap: Gardening meet-up. Presented by Palos Verdes Library District. Malaga Cove Library, 2400 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Information: 310-377-9584, ext. 601, pvld.org.

Tuesday

Harvest Moon: For teens 13-18. Cozy games and treats. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 5-6:30 p.m. Information: 562-570-5641, longbeach.gov/library.

Seeds of Resilience: “The Story of Long Beach.” Long Beach Civic Center Plaza, 411 W. Ocean Blvd. 2-7 p.m. Information: artslb.org/seeds-of-resilience.

Mindfulness at the Library: Presented by Palos Verdes Library District. Malaga Cove Library, 2400 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates. 11-11:45 a.m. Information: 310-377-9584, ext. 601, pvld.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: Malaga Bank’s “Financial Crimes and Education Workshop,” featuring Kryzla Serrano, associate vice president of security at Malaga Bank. Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Information: 310-377-3003, pvseniors.org.

Bob Cole Conservatory Symphony Orchestra: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 Atherton St., Long Beach. 7:30 p.m. $9-$24. shorturl.at/Co9Ly.

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.

Tango Lesson: With Sharna. SOLO Arts Center, 236 Pine Ave., Long Beach. 7 p.m. $15 Information: sharnafabiano.com/tango.

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. Information:  blanketsoflovesouthbay.com.

Children’s Choir: Children 4 and up are encouraged to come with older singers helping to lead and guide the younger ones. Neighborhood Church, 415 Paseo Del Mar, Palos Verdes Estates. 9:30-10 a.m. Sundays beginning this weekend.

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. 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.

Night of the Living Dead: Adapted by John Faust based on a film by George A. Romero and John Russo. Directed by David Scaglione. Presented by Long Beach Playhouse Theatres. Mainstage, 5021 E. Anaheim St. $36. Runs through Oct. 17. Information: 562-494-1014, lbplayhouse.org.

Othello: By William Shakespeare. Presented by the Kentwood Players. Westchester Playhouse, 8301 Hindry Ave., Los Angeles. $21-$25. Runs through Oct. 3. Information: 310-645-5156, kentwoodplayers.org.

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. Information: 310-325-7222.

South Bay Film Society Showing: “Ha-chan, Shake Your Booty.” Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. Wednesday, Sept. 23. 6:50-8:50 p.m. southbayfilmsociety.com.

Toastmasters Club 280: Levy Torrance Adult School, 3420 W. 229th Place. 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Information: 310-532-1209.

TOPS (Long Beach): Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Bolivar Park, 3300 Del Amo Blvd., Lakewood. 6-7:30 p.m. Mondays. Information: 562-278-5603.

TOPS (South Bay): Take Off Pounds Sensibly. The Harbor Church, 25401 S. Western Ave., Lomita. 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Information: 310-378-2920.

The Swan: By Elizabeth Egloff. Directed by Rory Cowan. The Garage Theatre, 251 E. Seventh St., Long Beach. $23-$40. Runs through Sept. 26. Information: thegaragetheatre.org.

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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