Friday

AAPI Toddler Storytime: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave. 10:15-11:15 a.m. 562-570-1047, longbeach.gov/library.

“Coppelia” Ballet: Presented by Peninsula School of Performing Arts. Norris Theatre, 27570 Norris Center Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. 7 p.m. Also 2 and 7 p.m. May 16 and 2 p.m. May 17. $40 for adults, $30 for seniors and $20 for youths 17 and under. 310-544-0403, ext. 221, palosverdesperformingarts.com.

Filipino Toddler Storytime: Presented by Long Beach Public Library in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Dana Neighborhood Library, 3680 Atlantic Ave. 10:30-11:30 a.m. 562-570-1042, longbeach.gov/library.

Google Drive 101: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 1-2:30 p.m. 562-570-6226, longbeach.gov/library.

Library Book Sale: Presented by Peninsula Library Friends Foundation. Malaga Cove Library, 2400 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Also 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 16. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 310-377-9584, ext. 551, pvld.org.

Long Beach Teen Pride Festival: Marina Green Park, 386 E. Shoreline Drive, Long Beach. 5-9 p.m. Free admission with valid school ID. longbeachpride.com.

New Works Festival: “Hold On” at 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. May 17, “A Wire in Mind” at 2 p.m. May 16 and “Ludlow Massacre” at 8 p.m. May 16. Presented by Long Beach Shakespeare Company. Helen Borgers Theatre, 4250 Atlantic Ave. $31.50; $21.50 for students per showing. 562-997-1494, lbshakespeare.org.

Side by Side by Sondheim: Presented by Long Beach Landmark Theatre Company. First Congregational Church, 241 Cedar Ave. 7 p.m. Also 7 p.m. May 16 and 2 p.m. May 17. $30-$40. 562-366-0085, lblandmark.org.

Spring Advanced Dance Concert: Presented by El Camino College Center for the Arts. Marsee Auditorium, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance. 8 p.m. Also 3 p.m. May 17. $17; $11 for students with valid ID. 310-329-5345, shorturl.at/ddRFx.

Warsaw: By Paul Webb and directed by caryn desai. Presented by International City Theatre. Beverly O’Neill Theater, 330 E. Seaside Way, Long Beach. 7:30 p.m. Also 7:30 p.m. May 16 and 2 p.m. May 17. Starting at $44. 562-436-4610, ictlongbeach.org.

Saturday

5th Annual San Pedro Music Festival: Crafted Courtyard, 112 E. 22nd St., San Pedro. 3-9 p.m. sanpedromusicfestival.com.

30-minute Beach Cleanup: Presented by Justin Rudd and the Community Action Team. Meet at Granada Ave. and Ocean Blvd., Long Beach. 9:30 and 10 a.m. justinrudd.com.

2026 Long Beach Pride Festival: Marina Green Park, 386 E. Shoreline Drive, Long Beach. Noon-10 p.m. Also Noon-10 p.m., May 17. Starting at $40. longbeachpride.com.

2026-27 Long Beach Youth Poet Laureate Finals Ceremony: Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave. 1-3:30 p.m. 562-570-5641, RSVP at shorturl.at/QqmEb.

AAPI Author Visit: With Rachell Abalos. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 11:15 a.m.-noon. 562-570-7500, longbeach.gov/library.

API-Latinx Series: Painting miniatures/models part 1. Museum of Latin American Art, 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach. Noon-6 p.m. 562-437-1689, molaa.org.

Cambodia’s Lost Rock and Roll: Presented by Long Beach Public Library in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Mark Twain Neighborhood Library, 1401 E. Anaheim St. 2-4 p.m. 562-570-1046, longbeach.gov/library.

Carmina Burana: Presented by Long Beach Chorale and Chamber Orchestra. Los Altos United Methodist Church, 5950 E. Willow St. 4 p.m. Also 4 p.m. May 17. $40; $15 for students. longbeachchorale.org.

Checkmates: A multi-generational chess meet-up. Presented by Palos Verdes Library District. Miraleste Library, 29089 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rancho Palos Verdes. 2-4 p.m. 310-377-9584, ext. 452, pvld.org.

Family Theatre: Earth tales. Presented by International City Theatre. Beverly O’Neill Theater, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach. 11 a.m.-noon. 562-436-4610, ictlongbeach.org.

Food is Medicine: Health and wellness. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Burnett Neighborhood Library, 560 E. Hill St. 2-3 p.m. 562-570-1041, 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. 310-541-7613, pvplc.org.

Kapwa: Ebbing and flowing through the arts. KUBO, 3976 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. bit.ly/4tuStu3.

Kids to Parks Day: Presented by Rancho Palos Verdes. Eastview Park, 1700 Westmont Drive; Hesse Park, 29301 Hawthorne Blvd.; and Ladera Linda, 32201 Forrestal Drive. 9 a.m.-noon. rpvca.gov/parks.

Robo-Bowl Jr./Tech Fest: Presented by Long Beach Unified School District. McBride High School, 7025 Parkcrest St. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. shorturl.at/IwLFl.

Spring Butterfly Basket: Pick-up date. Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. George F Canyon Nature Preserve, 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rancho Palos Verdes. 10 a.m.-noon. $40. 310-541-7613, pvplc.org.

Teen Mural Club Unveiling: “Manos.” Angels Gate Cultural Center next to Building A, 3601 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro. 2:30 p.m. 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.

Yap and Stitch: With Amor Roldan. Arts and crafts. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Harte Neighborhood Library, 1595 W. Willow St. Noon-3 p.m. 562-570-1044, longbeach.gov/library.

Sunday

14th Annual Kidical Mass: Biking event. Presented by Bixby Knolls. Pixie Toys back parking lot, 3914 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach. 11 a.m. shorturl.at/C3bA8.

14th Annual Tour de Pier: Presented by Skechers. Manhattan Beach Pier and Strand, 2 Manhattan Beach Blvd. 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. To register: shorturl.at/vjXV1.

43rd Annual Long Beach Pride Parade: Starting on Ocean Boulevard and Lindero Avenue. 10-11 a.m. longbeachpride.com.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group: Del Valle Park Activity Room, 5939 Henrilee St., Lakewood. 1 p.m. RSVP to franitkoff@cs.com.

Ocean Investigators: Sharks. Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way. 9-11 a.m. $38/$32 for Aquarium members. 562-590-3100, aquariumofpacific.org.

South Coast Cactus and Succulent Society: “My Journey with Opurculicaryia,” featuring Joe Stead, staff member and a part-time instructor at Orange Coast College’s horticulture department. 1 p.m. South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula. southcoastcss.org.

Monday

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

Frontiers in Addiction (virtual): “Ketamine and the Next Wave of Psychedelic Medicine: Clinical Perspectives and Research Insights,” featuring Mark Hrymoc. Presented by the Thelma McMillen Recovery Center. 9-10:30 a.m. Register at shorturl.at/j4iVa.

Getting Your Affairs in Order (virtual): This program will discuss estate planning strategies to help individuals prepare for major life events, protect assets and ensure loved ones are cared for while minimizing the risk of probate. Presented by Cancer Support Community South Bay. 5:30-6:30 p.m.  To register, visit CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. Information: Rebecca Sul, Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.

Hanging Origami Cranes: Presented by Long Beach Public Library in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Harte Neighborhood Library, 1595 W. Willow St. 5-6 p.m. 562-570-1044, longbeach.gov/library.

Page Turners Club: “Amulet” by Kazu Kibuishi. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. El Dorado Neighborhood Library, 2900 Studebaker Road. 4-5 p.m. 562-570-3136, longbeach.gov/library.

Salsa Dance Class and Social Dancing: Presented by 2nd & PCH, 6400 Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach. 6-9 p.m. 2ndandpch.com.

Teen Cafe: Pool noodle friendship bracelets. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Burnett Neighborhood Library, 560 E. Hill St. 3:30-4:30 p.m. 562-570-1041, longbeach.gov/library.

Virtual Author Talk: “Change Your Mind, Change Your Life” with Nir Eyal. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. 11 a.m.-noon. 562-570-6128, 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

AAPI Month Crafternoon: 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.

Artist of the Month: Chiura Obata. Presented by Long Beach Public Library in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Month. Los Altos Neighborhood Library, 5614 E. Britton Drive. 3:30-4:30 p.m. 562-570-1045, longbeach.gov/library.

Bohannon Lecture Series: Meet the PVP Chamber of Commerce chair. 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: Show and tell session. St. Gregory’s Church, 6201 E. Willow St. 9:45 a.m.-noon.

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. Information or to RSVP: 310-991-3324 or peninsulavillagepvp@gmail.com.

Senior Safety Seminar: Presented by the Los Angeles County Fire Department and Carson. Carson Event Center, 801 E. Carson St. 1 p.m. bit.ly/Senior_Safety.

Thursday

1st Annual Employment and Resource Fair: Resurrection Church parking lot, 1135 E. Janis St., Carson. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Opening ceremony: 9 a.m. ResurrectionEmploymentFair.eventbrite.com.

Volunteer Happy Hat Day: For ages 18 and older. Happy Hats for Kids, 923 Van Ness Ave., Torrance. 1-3 p.m. 310-787-0970, happyhatsforkids.org.

Upcoming

FC Barcelona Soccer Camp: Toyota Sports Complex, 555 Maple Ave. 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.

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.

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.

POTUS: A political farce by Selina Fillinger, and directed by Kathy Paladino and David Rodriguez. Long Beach Playhouse Studio Theater, 5021 E. Anaheim St. Runs through May 23. $20-$27. 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. 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: “Case 137.” Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 7-8:55 p.m. May 27. 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.

The Lion in Winter: By James Goldman and directed by James Rice. Long Beach Playhouse Mainstage Theater, 5021 E. Anaheim St. $10-$35. Runs through June 13. 562-494-1014, lbplayhouse.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. 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 310-376- 3550.

– Compiled by Robert Doss

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