Friday

A Great Night in Hip-Hop: Nas and The Roots. F&M Bank Amphitheater, 1051 Queens Highway, Long Beach. 8 p.m. Starting at $42. Information and tickets: fmbamp.com.

Breakfast with the Chamber: Presented by San Pedro Chamber of Commerce. Grand Annex, 434 W. Sixth St., San Pedro. 7:30 p.m. $27 for members; $35 for non-members. Advanced registration required. 310-833-4813, grandvision.org.

Cyrano De Bergerac: Presented by Long Beach Shakespeare Company. Helen Borgers Theater, 4250 Atlantic Ave. 8 p.m. Also 8 p.m.  Aug. 29. $31.50; $21.50 for students. 562-997-1494, lbshakespeare.org.

Red Tent Gathering: Geared for women. Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living, 907 Knob Hill Ave. 7-8:30 p.m. 310-540-5080, office@redondocsl.org.

Sound Series: Presented by Terranea Resort. Cassie B, Friday. Astro Yachts, Saturday. 7-10 p.m. Nelson’s Sunset Bluff, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes. shorturl.at/94ArU.

Saturday

Check-Mates: 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.

Coldplay USA: Presented by Torrance Cultural Services Department. Wilson Park Amphitheatre, 2200 Crenshaw Blvd. 5-6:30 p.m. torranceca.gov.

Fil Am National History Society/Films: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Harte Neighborhood Library, 1595 W. Willow St. Noon-2:30 p.m. 562-570-1044, longbeach.gov/library.

Long Beach Film Festival: Art Theatre, 2025 E. Fourth St. 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Also 9 a.m.-11:30 p.m., Aug. 30. Information and tickets: longbeachfilmfestival.org.

Shag with a Twist: A murder mystery musical. Grand Annex, 434 W. Sixth St., San Pedro. 8 p.m. $55.20 and up. 310-833-4813, grandvision.org.

Sew it Goes: Sun hats. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 1-4 p.m. 562-570-5756, longbeach.gov/library.

Soleil Book Party: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 562-570-7500, longbeach.gov/library.

Summer of Music: 1969 (Classic Rock). Presented by Redondo Pier Association. Redondo Beach Pier, 100-500 Fisherman’s Wharf, Redondo Beach. 6-8 p.m. redondopier.com.

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.

Zen Workshop: Presented by Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 2-3:30 p.m. 310-377-9584, ext. 601, pvld.org.

Sunday

Ebbing & Flowing Through the Arts: Wellness day. KUBO, 3976 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach. 1-4 p.m. Information and tickets: shorturl.at/2a1Bz.

Long Beach Antique Market: Veterans Memorial Stadium, 4901 E. Conant St. 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m. $10; $15 for early admission, 5:30-6:30 p.m. longbeachantiquemarket.com.

Loud in the Library: Sponsored by The Friends of San Pedro Library. San Pedro Library, 931 S. Gaffey St. 2-4 p.m. 310-548-7779.

Walking Tour: Presented by Bluff Park Historic District. Meet at Long Beach Museum of Art, 2300 E. Ocean Blvd. 9:30 a.m. $40 for members; $45 for non-members. bluffpark.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.

Movies on the Mary: “The Godfather.” Queen Mary Theater, 1126 Queens Highway. 6:30-9 p.m. Information and tickets: shorturl.at/TZpry.

Tuesday

Family Literacy Night: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library. 200 W. Broadway. 5-6 p.m. 562-570-1044, longbeach.gov/library.

Grateful Gathering: With life coach 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.

Teen Cafe: Cupcake decorating workshop. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Burnett Neighborhood Library, 560 E. Hill St. 4-5 p.m. 562-570-1041, longbeach.gov/library.

Those Naughty Seniors: Presented by the Prime Time Players. Weingart Senior Center Mayfield Park, 5720 Clark Ave., Long Beach. 11 a.m. 714-269-7496.

Virtual Author Talk: “The Democracy We Must Keep: Why the Ideas that Built America Still Matters,” featuring award-winning historian David O. Steward. 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: “Is Your Plate Heart-Healthy,” featuring Ransford Mollison, Medicare professional. Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. 10:30-11:30 a.m. 310-377-3003, pvseniors.org.

First Wednesday Bird Walk: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. 9 a.m. 310-541-7613, pvplc.org.

STEM Discovery Lab: Giant toothpaste. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Burnett Neighborhood Library, 560 E. Hill St. 3-5 p.m. 562-570-1041, longbeach.gov/library.

Those Naughty Seniors: Presented by the Prime Time Players. Alpert Jewish Community Center, 3801 E. Willow St., Long Beach. 11:30 a.m. 714-269-7496.

Thursday

Artist-Designed Crosswalk Unveiling: Presented by San Pedro Waterfront Arts District. Meet at Sixth St. and Mesa in San Pedro. 6-8:30 p.m. RSVP at shorturl.at/eIOWY.

Upcoming

Women Building Careers: Looking for a new job? Discover your strengths, improve your networking skills, update your resume and cover letter with AI tools, and sharpen your interview skills. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 301 Avenue D, Redondo Beach. 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays from Sept. 12 to 26. $25. 310-486-5084, deanna.wilbanks4@gmail.com.

Ongoing

Art of Wood Carving: Presented by California Carvers Guild. Meet 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.

Conscience: By Joe DiPietro. Directed by caryn desai. Presented by International City Theatre. Beverly O’Neill Theater, 330 E. Seaside Way, Long Beach. $39-$52. Runs thru Sept. 13. 562-436-4610, ictlongbeach.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.

Hangmen: By Martin McDonagh. Directed by Carl DaSilva. Presented by Long Beach Playhouse. Studio Theater, 5021 E. Anaheim St. $10-$35. Runs through Sept. 26. 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: “The Marching Band.” Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd., Gardena. Wednesday, Sept. 2. 7:30-9:10 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.

The Swan: By Elizabeth Egloff. Directed by Rory Cowan. The Garage Theatre, 251 E. Seventh St., Long Beach. $23-$40. Runs through Sept. 26 (no shows Sept. 3-5). thegaragetheatre.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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