Friday

4th Annual Long Beach Poetry Festival: Presented by Long Beach Shakespeare Company. Helen Borgers Theatre, 4250 Atlantic Ave. 6:30 p.m. Also 2 p.m. Oct. 3 and 4. $21.50. Information: 562-997-1494, lbshakespeare.org.

Bon Bon Vivant: And pre-concert wine tasting. Presented by Grand Vision Foundation. Grand Annex, 434 W. Sixth St., San Pedro. 8 p.m. $31.54 general admission; $35 at the door. Information: 310-833-4813, grandvision.org.

Chess Please!: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Information: 562-570-1047, longbeach.gov/library.

Day of the Dead Community Altar: Paper marigolds and papel picado. Vida Latina. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Harte Neighborhood Library, 1595 W. Willow St. 3-5 p.m. Information: 562-570-1044, longbeach.gov/library.

Gretchen Parlato: Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E. Atherton St., Long Beach. 8 p.m. $49. Information: 562-985-7000, carpenterarts.org.

Opening Reception: “Shared Horizon.” A Japan international exhibition. Gallery of Hermosa, 138 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. 5-8 p.m. Runs through Oct. 18. Information: 323-364-6606, galleryofhermosa.com.

Othello: By William Shakespeare. Presented by the Kentwood Players. Westchester Playhouse, 8301 Hindry Ave., Los Angeles. 8 p.m. Also 2 and 8 p.m. Oct. 3. $21-$25. Information: 310-645-5156, kentwoodplayers.org.

Vida Latina Storytime: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Dana Neighborhood Library, 3680 Atlantic Ave. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Information: 562-570-1042,  longbeach.gov/library.

Saturday

10th Annual Scaredown: Presented by the Downtown Torrance Alliance at 1313 Sartori Ave., Torrance. 4-9 p.m. Information: dtaevents.com.

21st Annual Japanese Classic Car Show: Marina Green Park, 386 E. Shoreline Drive, Long Beach. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $20 pre-paid, $25 at the door and children under 12 free. Information: japaneseclassiccarshow.com.

2026 Jazz Festival: Presented by Carson. Anderson Park, 19101 Wilmington Ave. 11 a.m. Information: 310-233-4840.

2026 MOLAA GALA/Auction: Museum of Latin American Art, 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach. 6-10 p.m. Information: 562-570-1689, molaa.org.

Architecture and History Lecture: “Whisper in the Walls.” Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 2-3 p.m. Information: 562-570-5807, longbeach.gov/library.

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

Author Talk: With Michael McGranahan. Presented by Redondo Beach Public Library. Main Library, 303 N. Pacific Coast Highway. 1-2 p.m. Information: 310-318-0675, library.redondo.org.

Beautify Lunada Bay Volunteer Day: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy at 520 Paseo Lunado, Palos Verdes Estates. 9-11:30 a.m. Information: 310-541-7613, pvplc.volunteerhub.com/vv2.

Concerts by the Coast: “The Great Fantasies,” featuring pianist Vladimir Khomyakov. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 31290 Palos Verdes Drive West, Rancho Palos Verdes. 6:30-7:30 p.m. $60/$30 for students. Information: concertsbythecoast.com.

Conversation with the Author: Featuring authors Elizabeth Letts and Melanie Benjamin. Presented by Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 3-4:30 p.m. Information: 310-377-9584, ext. 601, pvld.org.

Drake Park Ribbon Cutting: Presented by Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine. Drake Park, 951 Marine Ave. 12:30-2 p.m. Information: 562-570-3170.

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.

Gum Grove Nature Walk: Walk with trained naturalists and learn about the sea eagles, hawks and other raptors of the Los Cerritos Wetlands. Hear about the native people who once lived on this land. 8-10 a.m. The walk is for ages seven and up. Meet in the Gum Grove Park lot at Crescent View and Avalon Drive, in Seal Beach. Information and RSVP: elizabeth@lcwlandtrust.org.

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-n-Fire. Long Beach Arena, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Also 1:30 p.m. Oct. 4. Starting at $20. Information: shorturl.at/g1UUm.

Ocean Investigators: Invertebrates. Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way. 9-11 a.m. $38; $32 for aquarium members. Information: aquariumofpacific.org.

Outdoor Volunteer Day: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Agua Amarga Reserve, Rock Park Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes. 9 a.m.-noon. Information: 310-541-7613, pvplc.volunteerhub.com/vv2.

Rummage Sale: Women’s Club of Redondo Beach, 400 S. Broadway. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Information: 310-316-9766, redondowoman.org.

Simchat Torah Dinner, Dancing, Hakafot: Jewish Community Center of the South Bay, 2108 Vail Ave., Redondo Beach. 7 p.m. Information: 310-214-4999, shorturl.at/pfgXZ.

Spooky Cyanotype: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 2-4 p.m. Information: 562-570-7500, longbeach.gov/library.

Storytime with Mike Alfaro: 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.

Unleashed: The stories about the animals we love. Presented by Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation. James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive. 8 p.m. $25-$35. Information: 310-781-7171, torrancearts.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.

Whisper in the Walls: Haunted tours. The Bembridge House, 953 N. Park Circle, Long Beach. 7-10 p.m. $12.51. Information: shorturl.at/wTOMG.

Sunday

Artist Talk/Closing Reception: “September Golden Days.” Diversions Fine Arts Gallery, 1069 N. Aviation Blvd., Manhattan Beach. 1-3 p.m. Information: 310-296-7457, diversionsfinearts.com.

South Bay Bromeliad Associates Meeting: “The Inaccessible Guyana Highlands of North America,” featuring Dylan Zoller, horticulturist at Sherman Gardens in Corona del Mar. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 1:30 p.m. Information: 310-541-4185.

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

The Doo Wop Project: Echoes of the street. Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 Atherton St., Long Beach. 3-4:30 p.m. Information: 562-985-7000, carpenterarts.org.

Monday

Author Event: Featuring local author Rosa Kwon Easton. Pages: A Bookstore, 904 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach. 6-7 p.m. Information and RSVP: shorturl.at/POXuC.

Conversational Spanish: Presented by Peninsula Seniors. Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. Information. 1:45-3 p.m. 310-377-3003, pvseniors.org.

Meet the Candidates: Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District Board of Education candidates. Presented by League of Women Voters and the American Association of University Women. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 7-9 p.m. Information: 310-251-6517.

Men’s Spirit Group: Noble fellowship meeting. Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living, 907 Knob Hill Ave. 7 p.m. Information: 310-540-5080, office@redondocsl.org.

Mobility and Aging: Active aging week. Presented by Beach Cities Health District. Clubhouse room, 514 N. Prospect Ave., Redondo Beach. Information: 310-374-3426, option 7, dial 8148, beachcitiesgym.org.

Tuesday

Annual Recruitment Orientation: Presented by Long Beach Search & Rescue. For young men and women ages 15 to 18. Behind Fire Station 17 at 2247 Argonne Ave. 7 p.m. Information: longbeachsar@gmail.com.

California Native Plants 101: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Harte Neighborhood Library, 1595 W. Willow St. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Information: 562-570-1044, longbeach.gov/library.

Grateful Gatherings: With life coach and facilitator Valeria Chow. Mary and Joseph Retreat Center, 5300 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. 9:30-11 a.m. Information: 310-377-4867, ext. 250, maryjoseph.org.

Kids Club Spooky Season: Presented by 2nd & PCH, 6400 Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach. 10 a.m. Information: 2ndandpch.com.

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.

Vida Latina Keychain Charms: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave. 4-5 p.m. Information: 562-570-1047, 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

Bohannon Lecture Series: “The History of Tea,” featuring Caltech alum and scientist Wen Chen. Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Information: 310-377-3003, pvseniors.org.

First Wednesday Bird Walk: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. 9 a.m. Information: 310-541-7613, pvplc.org.

Good Morning, Palos Verdes: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. Good Stuff, 550 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. 8-9:30 a.m. $25 for members; $35 for future members and guests. Information: 310-377-8111, palosverdeschamber.com.

Labyrinth Walk: Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living, 907 Knob Hill Ave. Noon-1 p.m. Information: 310-540-5080, offic@redondocsl.org.

Meet the Candidates: Rancho Palos Verdes City Council candidates. Presented by League of Women Voters and the American Association of University Women. Fred Hesse Park McTaggart Hall, 29301 Hawthorne Blvd. 7-9 p.m.  Information: 310-251-6517.

Mexican Regional Dance Workshop: Vida Latina. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. El Dorado Neighborhood Library, 2900 Studebaker Road. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Information: 562-570-1044, longbeach.gov/library.

Vitality Assessment in Actively Aging: Active aging week. Presented by Beach Cities Health District. Center for Health and Fitness Clubhouse, 514 N. Prospect Ave., Redondo Beach. Noon-12:55 p.m. Information: 310-374-3426, option 7, dial 8148, beachcitiesgym.org.

Thursday

2nd Annual Wellness at the Bay: Community health and wellness fair. Presented by ROWI Teen and Parent Wellness Centers. Beauty at the Bay Medical Spa, 831 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach. 4-7 p.m. Information and RSVP: shorturl.at/LURqM.

Bay Cities Coin Club: Covenant Presbyterian Church, 6323 W. 80th St., Los Angeles. 6 p.m. Information: baycitiescoinclub.com, baycitiescoinclub@hotmail.com.

Medicare Without the Mystery: Presented by Redondo Beach Public Library. Main Library, 303 N. Pacific Coast Highway. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Information: 310-318-0675, library.redondo.org.

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 ages 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.

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; 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; 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. $22-$28.. Runs throough Oct. 17. Information: 562-494-1014, lbplayhouse.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: 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, 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.

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. Take Off Pounds Sensibly.  Mondays. 4-6 p.m. 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.

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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