Friday

Block Printing for all Ages: Presented by Long Beach Neighborhood Library in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month. Bay Shore Neighborhood Library, 195 Bay Shore Ave. 3-4:30 p.m. 562-570-1039, longbeach.gov/library.

Coffee with the Mayor: Presented by Rancho Palos Verdes. Ladera Linda Community Park, 32201 Forrestal Drive. 10-11 a.m. shorturl.at/aPfQe.

Lecture Demonstration: Presented by Nannette Brodie Dance Theatre. Wilson High School’s small gymnasium, 4400 E. 10th St., Long Beach. 10:30-11:30 a.m. nannettebrodie.org.

Older Americans Month Senior Carnival Extravaganza: Silverado Park, 1545 W. 31st St., Long Beach. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 562-570-1675.

Shavuot Ice Cream Party: Jewish Community Center, 2108 Vail Ave., Redondo Beach. 11 a.m. RSVP at shorturl.at/v4zpk.

Saturday

4th Annual High School Battle of the Bands Contest: Presented by Live at the Shell. Rec Park Bandshell, 701-939 Federation Drive, Long Beach. 4-7 p.m. liveattheshell.org.

4th Annual Long Beach BBQ Fest: Presented by Axiom Kitchen and NoahS’s Arc Foundation. Rainbow Lagoon Park, 400 E. Shoreline Drive, Long Beach. Noon-9 p.m. Also noon-9 p.m. May 24. Starting at $7.18. longbeachbbqfest.com.

53rd Annual Fiesta Hermosa: Taking place at Pier Avenue (Bard Street to the beach) and Hermosa Avenue (10th to 14th streets). 11 a.m.-7 p.m. May 23-24 and 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. May 25. fiestahermosa.net.

Guided Garden Tour: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. 11-11:30 a.m. 310-541-7613, pvplc.org.

Native Plant Sales: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. White Point Nature Education Center, 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. 10:30 a.m.-noon. 310-541-7613, pvplc.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

36th Annual Bob Dylanfest: Hosted by Andy Hill and Renee Safier of Hard Rain. Torrance Arts Cultural Center Torino Plaza, 3330 Civic Center Drive. Noon-8 p.m. $35 pre-sale/$40 at the door. 310-346-9383, andyandrenee.com.

Cocina del Barrio: Mexican culinary tradition. Rancho Los Cerritos, 4600 N. Virginia Road, Long Beach. 2-5 p.m. $25. shorturl.at/6WOuB.

The Red Thread: Presented by Angel City Chorale. Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd. 4 p.m. Starting at $17. angelcitychorale.org.

Two Old Guys: A piano and pastries. Yellow Jersey Patisserie, 133 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach. 9-11 a.m. yellowjerseyla.com.

Monday

40th Annual Memorial Day Observance: Green Hills Memorial Park, 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes. General parking available at Rolling Hills Covenant Church, 2222 Palos Verdes Drive North, Rolling Hills Estates. 10 a.m.-noon. greenhillsla.com.

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.

Memorial Day Celebration/BBQ: Presented by Redondo Beach, the Redondo Beach Elks Lodge No. 1378 and the Veterans Memorial Task Force. Veterans Park, 309 Esplanade. 1-2 p.m. rbveteransmemorial.com.

Tuesday

Optimizing Calcium Absorption Through Food: Participants will learn practical strategies for adding calcium-rich foods to meals and improving absorption through simple preparation techniques. Cancer Support Community South Bay, 2601 Airport Drive, Torrance. Noon-1 p.m. To register, visit CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. Information: Rebecca Sul, Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.

Tanya Class: Class studying the classical mystical work Tanya, which compacts four millennia of Jewish wisdom and Kabbalah to answer the great personal and existential questions of life. Jewish Community Center, 2108 Vail Ave., Redondo Beach. 8-9 p.m. Tuesdays through June 2. shorturl.at/OWBtV.

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: “50s Pop Art” featuring Ann and Lee Strong. Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. 10:30-11:30 a.m. 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. 310-377-4867, maryjoseph.org.

Long Beach Young Professionals Evening Mixer: Presented by Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. La Traviata, 301 N. Cedar Ave. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $15 for members; $35 for non-members. Register at shorturl.at/D1zbr.

Thursday

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.

Ongoing

Art of Wood Carving: Class. 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. 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. Wednesday, May 27. southbayfilmsociety.com.

Take Off Pounds Sensible: Bolivar Park, 3300 Del Amo Blvd., Lakewood. 6-7:30 p.m. Mondays. 562-278-5603.

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. $20-$27. 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 or 310-376- 3550.

– Compiled by Robert Doss

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