Friday
Design for Living: Three-day spiritual retreat. Mary and Joseph Retreat Center, 5300 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. 6 p.m. through 1:30 p.m. June 21. $295-$545. 310-377-4867, ext. 250, maryjoseph.org.
Juneteenth Celebration: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way. 1-2 p.m. $34.95-$49.95. 562-590-3100, aquariumofpacific.org.
Saturday
30-minute Beach Clean Up: 27th anniversary. Presented by Justin Rudd and the Community Action Team. Meet at Granada Avenue and Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach. 9:30 and 10 a.m. justinrudd.com.
31st Annual Juneteenth Celebration: Martin Luther King Park, 1950 Lemon Ave., Long Beach. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. juneteenthatkingpark.com.
A Day of Wellness: Pancreatic cancer patients and caregivers. The event will feature a nutrition presentation by registered dietitian Shelby Yaceczko and a discussion on pancreatic cancer clinical trials, treatments and side effects. Cancer Support Community South Bay, 2601 Airport Drive, Suite 100, Torrance. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Advance registration is required. Visit CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. Information: Rebecca Sul, Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
Ardeshir Farah and Luis Villegas: Presented by Grand Vision Foundation. Grand Annex, 434 W. Sixth St., San Pedro. 8 p.m. Starting at $28.43. 310-833-4813, grandvision.org.
Casino Baja Sol: Presented by Hermosa Beach Sister City Association. St. Cross Episcopal Church, 1818 Monterey Blvd. 4-8 p.m. $100. hb-sistercity.org/events.
Celebrity Lecture Series: “The Impossible Factory: The Story of Kelly Johnson and the Lockheed Skunk Works,” featuring Josh Dean, journalist, author and podcast host. Western Museum of Flight, 3315 Airport Drive, Torrance. 11 a.m. $15 for non-members; free for members. 310-326-9544, wmof.com.
Death Cafe: A conversation about death and dying, 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.
DIY Pride Stickers: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Brewitt Neighborhood Library, 4036 E. Anaheim St. 2-5 p.m. 562-570-1040, longbeach.gov/library.
Family Storytime: Pride edition. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Bay Shore Neighborhood Library, 195 Bay Shore Ave. 11 a.m.-noon. 562-570-1039, 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.
Jazz by the Sea: St. Peter’s by the Sea, 6410 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes. 4-6 p.m. stpeterspv.com.
Love Poetry: Presented by South Coast Chorale, the LGBTQ+ Chorus of Long Beach. First Congregational Church, 241 Cedar Ave., Long Beach. 6:30 p.m., pre-show panel. 7:30 p.m., concert. $35. https://shorturl.at/KT2EH.
Open Auditions: For Othello by William Shakespeare. Presented by the Kentwood Players. Westchester Playhouse, 8301 Hindry Ave., Los Angeles. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Also 6-10 p.m. June 21. Callbacks are by invitation. othello@kentwoodplayers.org.
Reimagining America Summit: Pacific Unitarian Universalist Church, 5621 Montemalaga Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes. 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. $23.18. 310-378-9449, shorturl.at/NKFr8.
So Cal Pirate’s 5K/10K Run/Walk: Long Beach Shoreline Park, 212 Golden Shore. 6-10 a.m. Starting at $30. Register at shorturl.at/n1DJA.
Sunday
Charlotte’s Web: Presented by The Jewel Box Children’s Theater Company. Rancho Los Alamitos, 6400 E. Bixby Hill Road, Long Beach. 5-6:30 p.m. shorturl.at/nUsIw.
Long Beach Antique Market: Veterans Memorial Stadium, 4901 E. Conant St. $10-$15. 5:30 a.m.-2 p.m. longbeachantiquemarket.com.
Make Music Day: Presented by Live at the Shell. Recreation Park Bandshell, 701-939 Federation Drive, Long Beach. Noon. shorturl.at/kUdyd.
The Secret Agents: Presented by Grand Vision Foundation. Grand Annex, 434 W. Sixth St., San Pedro. 4 p.m. Starting at $31.54. 310-833-4813, grandvision.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
A Psychiatrist’s Guide to Cancer Treatment (virtual): Participants will learn about the role of a psychiatrist in helping patients cope with the emotional aspects of cancer, including the use of various medications. Presented by Cancer Support Community South Bay. Noon-1 p.m. To join this online workshop, visit CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. Information: Rebecca Sul, Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
Long Beach Blooms: Plant a seed. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 5:30-6:30 p.m. 562-570-5659, longbeach.gov/library.
Teen Cafe: DIY Pride keychains. 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: “Simple, Sustainable, and Delicious Meals” with The Diaspora Spice Co. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. 11 a.m.-noon. 562-570-7500, 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 Sounds of Summer,” featuring music appreciation instructors 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.
Brain Health: Presented by Redondo Beach Public Library. Main Library, 303 N. Pacific Coast Highway. 1-2 p.m. 310-318-0675, library.redondo.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.
LA28 Day of Sport: “Kick-off to Carson Experience.” Presented by Carson. Carson Park, 21411 Orrick Park. 9 a.m. Register at shorturl.at/c1SVy.
The Lorax: Animated film. Art Theatre, 2025 E. Fourth St., Long Beach. 11 a.m. $5; children under 18 are free. shorturl.at/RytxZ.
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.
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.
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.
Kimberly Akimbo: By David Lindsay-Abaire and directed by Michael Hovance. Long Beach Playhouse Studio Theatre, 5021 E. Anaheim St. $10-$35. Runs through July 3. 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.
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: “Reading Lolita in Tehran.” Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 7-8:50 p.m. Wednesday, June 24. 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): 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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