Friday
Adult Enrichment Storytime: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Harte Neighborhood Library, 1595 W. Willow St. 10:45-11:15 a.m. 562-570-1044, longbeach.gov/library.
Amanda Castro Band: Presented by Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation. George Nakano Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive. 7 p.m. Also 7 p.m. Jan. 17. $37. 310-781-7171, torrancearts.org.
Harriet Tubman-Love Slave: Presented by The Studio Collaborative. Long Beach Playhouse Studio Theater, 5021 E. Anaheim St. 8 p.m. Also 8 p.m. Jan. 17 and 2 p.m. Jan. 18. $20-27. 562-494-1014, lbplayhouse.org.
School of Rock: Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 7:30 p.m. $14.64. shorturl.fm/g9DwX.
Understanding Cancer-related Fatigue (virtual): Common causes of fatigue and practical strategies for managing its physical and emotional effects will be discussed. Presented by Cancer Support Community South Bay. 1-2 p.m. 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 Ocean Boulevard and Granada Avenue. 9:30-10:30 a.m. justinrudd.com.
38th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade/Celebration: Presented by Long Beach and the Office of Sixth District Councilwoman Dr. Suely Saro. Parade kicks off at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and Anaheim Street. 10 a.m. Celebration at Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 1950 Lemon Ave. Noon-5 p.m. shorturl.fm/cvpzu.
Auditions: For “Guilty Pleasures” by Ken Levin. Presented by Kentwood Players. Westchester Playhouse, 8301 Hindry Ave., Los Angeles. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Also 6-10 p.m. Jan. 18. Callbacks, 7 p.m. Jan. 19. guiltypleasures@kentwoodplayers.org.
Celebrity Lecture Series: “The Aviation History in El Segundo” by Tony Chong, Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems Sector Historian. Western Museum of Flight, 3315 Airport Drive, Torrance. 11 a.m. $15 for non-members/free for members. 310-326-9544, wmof.com.
Christine: And mystery carpenter second movie. Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 7 and 9 p.m. $17.85. shorturl.fm/GUuk7.
Cumbia Nights: Featuring Cello Azul. Presented by Grand Vision Foundation. Grand Annex, 434 W. Sixth St., San Pedro. 9:30 p.m. Starting at $13. 310-833-4813, grandvision.org.
DTLB Live: Presented by Downtown Long Beach Alliance. The Promenade North, between Broadway and Third Street. 4-8 p.m. shorturl.fm/mxEOf.
Downtown Architectural Walking Tour: Presented by Long Beach Heritage. Starting in front of the “Recreation in Long Beach” mural, 185 E. Third St. 9:30-11:30 a.m. $12.51-$17.85. shorturl.fm/f5MLY.
Food and Mood: Nutrition for adults. Presented by Redondo Beach Public Library. Main Library, 303 N. Pacific Coast Highway. 11 a.m.-noon. library.redondo.org.
Getting Jiggy With It: Jigsaw Puzzle Team Challenge. Presented by Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 310-377-9584, pvld.org.
Guided Nature Walk: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. 10:30 a.m. 310-541-7613, pvplc.org.
Long Beach Low Rider Super Show: Car show/concert and hop. Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 213-668-4046, lowriderlongbeach.com.
MLK Day Orientation: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 310-541-7613, volunteerhub.com/vv2.
Music in the Afternoon: Featuring City Slickers. El Segundo Public Library, 111 W. Mariposa Ave. 2 p.m. 310-524-2728.
Psychic Medium: Featuring Bill Philipps. Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living, 907 Knob Hill Ave. 2-4 p.m. $52. billphilipps.com.
The Canine Stars Stunt Show: Presented by Palos Verdes Performing Arts. Norris Theatre, 27570 Norris Center Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. 2 p.m. $35-$60. 310-544-0403, ext. 221, palosverdesperformingarts.com.
The Peking Acrobats: Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E. Atherton St., Long Beach. 8 p.m. $38.75-$58.75. 562-985-7000, carpenterarts.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.
Willow Walk: Presented by the Long Beach Office of Climate Action and Sustainability. Willow Springs Park, 2745 Orange Ave. 9:30-11 a.m. 562-570-6396.
Sunday
Long Beach Antique Market: Veterans Stadium, 4901 E. Conant St. 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m. $10; $15 for early admission (5:30-6:30 a.m.). longbeachantiquemarket.com.
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group: Del Valle Park Activity Room, 5939 Henrilee St., Lakewood. 1 p.m. Information and to RSVP: 562-925-4405.
Reading/Book Signing: “The Last Furies” by John Biscello. Lucky 13 Micro-Gallery, 391 Coronado Ave., Long Beach. 2-5 p.m. shorturl.fm/1cpy2.
Team Showcase: Presented by The Dance Factory. El Camino College Campus Theatre, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance. 1 p.m. $30. shorturl.fm/M9xwY.
Monday
Community Planting Day: In honor of MLK Day of Service. Presented by the Downtown Long Beach Alliance. Meet at the Promenade and First Street. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. shorturl.fm/c5SsG.
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.
MLK Day of Service: Outdoor Volunteer Day. Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. 9 a.m.-noon. 310-541-7613, volunteerhub.com/vv2.
Tuesday
Adult Book Club: “The Lost Apothecary” by Sarah Penner. Brewitt Neighborhood Library, 4036 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach. 5:30-6:30 p.m. 562-570-1040, longbeach.gov/library.
Frontiers in Addiction: “When Family Enmeshment Leads to Ambivalence and Betrayal in Adult Romantic Relationships: Helping Clients Unburden Inappropriate Guilt and Obligation,” featuring Kenneth M. Adams, licensed psychologist. Presented by the Thelma McMillen Recovery Center. 9-10:30 a.m. shorturl.fm/AcDwK.
Introduction to Yoga Therapy: Hybrid workshop introducing yoga therapy and how it can support individuals on a cancer journey. Cancer Support Community South Bay, 2601 Airport Drive, Suite 100, Torrance. To register, visit CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. Information: Rebecca Sul, Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
Lecture Series: “California Native Plants 101,” featuring Tory Jaimez, a Board Member of the California Native Plant Society (South Coast Chapter). Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Harte Neighborhood Library, 1595 W. Willow St., Long Beach. 6:30-8 p.m. 562-570-1044, longbeach.gov/library.
Mug to Mug: A caffeinated downtown face-to-face exchange. Presented by the Downtown Long Beach Alliance. Promenade Veterinary Hospital, 201 The Promenade N, Suite 105. 10-11 a.m. shorturl.fm/TqOKA.
Salsa Night: Presented by 2nd & PCH, 6400 Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach. 6-9 p.m. 2ndandpch.com.
Virtual Author Talk: “A New Way of Thinking about Medicine and Healing.” Presented by Long Beach Public Library. 11 a.m.-noon. 562-570-6128, longbeach.gov/library.
Virtual Social Hour: With Beach Cities Health District care managers. 10-11 a.m. To register, visit bchd-org.zoom.us/j/87651635014.
WBC 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.fm/UzK6s.
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 Growing Power of Artificial Intelligence,” featuring local realtor and AI advisor Tony Self. Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. 10:30-11:30 a.m. 310-377-3003, pvseniors.org.
Long Beach Garden Club: “Gardening and Soil,” featuring Gisele Schoniger, organic gardening educator from Kellogg Garden Products. St. Gregory’s Church, 6201 E. Willow St. 9:45 a.m.-noon. longbeachgc@cagardenclubs.org.
Lunch and Learn Workshop Series (virtual): “Marketing 2026: Your Space, Your Growth, Your Future.” Presented by the Small Business Council of the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. shorturl.fm/zz1M4.
Reawaken Your Aliveness (virtual): “Moving from Illness and Loss to Power.” The workshop focused on resilience and healing after illness or loss. Presented by Cancer Support Community South Bay. Noon-1:30 p.m. Advance registration is required. To register, visit CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. Information: Rebecca Sul, Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
PVP Village Info Session: Meet PVP Village members and volunteers and learn about the PVP Village, its enriching social and intellectual activities and volunteer support. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 11 a.m. 310-991-3324, peninsulavillagepvp@gmail.com.
Thursday
Power Against Fraud and Scams: With Sgt. Scot Martin of the Redondo Police Department. Presented by Redondo Public Library. Main Library, 303 N. Pacific Coast Highway. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 310-318-0675, library.redondo.org.
Upcoming
FC Barcelona Soccer Camp: Toyota Sports Complex, 555 Maple Ave., Torrance. July 6-10. Register at fcbarcelona.us/locations/los-angeles. Use the code FCBLASOUTH50 to enjoy a $50 discount on your registration.
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.
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.
Book Sales: Hosted by Peninsula Library Friends Foundation every first Friday to Sunday (10 a.m.-5 p.m) of the month at Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. Every third Friday and Saturday (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) at Malaga Cove Library, 2400 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates. 310-377-9584, ext. 253. Malaga Cove Library: 310-377-9584, ext. 553, pvldfriends.org.
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.
Go Back For Murder: By Agatha Christie and directed by Philip Brickey. Long Beach Playhouse Mainstage Theater, 5021 E. Anaheim St. $20-27. Runs through Feb. 7. 562-494-1014, lbplayhouse.org.
Lost in Yonkers: By Neil Simon. Presented by Kentwood Players. Westchester Playhouse, 8301 Hindry Ave., Los Angeles. Runs through Feb. 7. $21-$25. 310-645-5156, kentwoodplayers.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 Film Society Showing: “A Poet.” AMC Rolling Hills, 2591 Airport Drive, Torrance. Wednesday, Jan. 21. 7-9 p.m. 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): 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.
– Compiled by Robert Doss
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