Friday

Kimberly Akimbo: By David Lindsay-Abaire and directed by Michael Hovance. Long Beach Playhouse Studio Theatre, 5021 E. Anaheim St. 8 p.m. 562-494-1014, lbplayhouse.org.

Saturday

1st 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. 310-541-7613, pvplc.org.

4th of July BBQ: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way. Noon-2 p.m. $35-$70. 562-570-3100, aquariumofpacific.org.

4th of July on the Queen Mary: Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Highway. 3-10 p.m. $75, $45 for children and $225 for VIP tickets. queenmary.com.

61st Annual Old-Fashioned 4th of July: Presented by Palos Verdes Estates. Malaga Cove School, 300 Paseo Del Mar. 9:30 a.m. pvjuly4.org.

The Great American Kids’ Bike Parade/Costume Contest: Presented by Justin Rudd and the Community Action Team. Starting and finishing at the boat launch ramp, 1 S. Granada Ave., Long Beach. 10 a.m. justinrudd.com.

Sunday

Outdoor Volunteer Day: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. 9 a.m.-noon.  310-541-7613, pvplc.org.

Storytime Tails: Feathered friends. 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.  310-541-7613, pvplc.org.

Tanabata Festival: Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden on the Cal State Long Beach campus, 1250 Bellflower Blvd. 1-3 p.m. $5-$10. 562-985-8420, shorturl.at/rmAs9.

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

Brick Break: STEM and STEAM. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Bay Shore Neighborhood Library, 195 Bay Shore Ave. Noon-1 p.m. 562-570-1039, longbeach.gov/library.

DIY Gardening Aprons: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave. 5:30-6:45 p.m. 562-570-1047, longbeach.gov/library.

Family Literacy Night: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 5-6 p.m. 562-570-7500, longbeach.gov/library.

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

Surrealism for Teens: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Mark Twain Neighborhood Library, 1401 E. Anaheim St. 4-5 p.m. 562-570-1046, 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: “Lundquist Institute Biomedical Innovation,” featuring Lundquist President and CEO Joe Ramos. Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. 10:30-11:30 a.m. 310-377-3003, pvseniors.org.

Ecstatic Dance: With Rev. Gregory and DJ Raion. Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living, 907 Knob Hill Ave. 7-9 p.m. $20. 310-540-5080, office@redondocsl.org.

Introduction to Managing Anxiety (virtual): Participants will learn practical techniques to help manage anxiety, steady their thoughts and emotions, and build resilience while navigating the challenges of cancer care. Presented by Cancer Support Community South Bay. 5:30-6:30 p.m. To join this online workshop, visit CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. Information: Rebecca Sul, Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.

Happy Feet: Animated film. Art Theatre, 2025 E. Fourth St., Long Beach. 11 a.m. $5; children under 18 are free. shorturl.at/RytxZ.

Overcooked: For grades 6-12. Presented by Palos Verdes Library District. The Annex, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 3-4:30 p.m. 310-377-9584, pvld.org.

Upcoming

Board of Trustees Workshop: Presented by Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 6 p.m. July 16. RSVP to Tami Bender, 310-921-7521 or tbender@pvld.org.

FC Barcelona Soccer Camp: Toyota Sports Complex, 555 Maple Ave., Torrance. Monday to Friday, July 6-10. Register at fcbarcelona.us/locations/los-angeles. Use the code FCBLASOUTH50 to enjoy a $50 discount on your registration.

Lectures with Lianne: “The S.S. Lane Victory: The Ship of Miracles,” featuring Gordon Ghareeb. Fred Hesse Community Park, 29301 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes. 4 p.m. Friday, July 10. shorturl.at/J27wh.

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.

Godspell: Book by John Michael Tebelak, and directed and choreographed by Sonya Randall. Long Beach Playhouse Mainstage Theater, 5021 E. Anaheim St. $20-$27. Runs through Aug. 2. 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. 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays with instructor Gerri Soffa-Carlson. 310-325-7222.

South Bay Film Society Showing: “Unidentified.” Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 7-8:40 p.m. Wednesday, July 8. 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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