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Dead Poet\u2019s Society: Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 7:30 p.m. Also 3 p.m. Jan. 10. $14.64. shorturl.fm\/XzoQ2<\/a>.<\/p>\n History Lecture: \u201cExecutive Order 9066, Anti-Italianism, and the Italian American WWII Experience,\u201d featuring Marianna Gatto. Presented by Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 10:30-11:30 a.m. 310-377-9584, pvld.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Friday Fun: Yalda Iranian Festival for students in TK to fifth grade. Presented by Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 4-5 p.m. 310-377-9584, pvld.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n John Jorgenson Quintet: Presented by Grand Vision Foundation. Grand Annex, 434 W. Sixth St., San Pedro. 8 p.m. Starting at $31.23. 310-833-4813, grandvision.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Lunch and Learn: Small Business Success Accelerator Program Launch. Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber Office, 4040 Palos Verdes Drive North, Suite 205, Palos Verdes Estates. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 310-377-8111, palosverdeschamber.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Club of Broken Fasts: Presented by The Studio Collaborative. Long Beach Playhouse Studio Theater, 5021 E. Anaheim St. 8 p.m. Also 8 p.m. Jan. 10 and 2 p.m. Jan. 11. $30; $20 for students. 562-494-1014, lbplayhouse.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Saturday<\/p>\n 2nd Annual Peace and Unity 5K Run\/Walk: Presented by We Got This. Shoreline Aquatic Park, 200 Aquarium Way, Long Beach. 9 a.m.-noon. Register at shorturl.fm\/DjsBK<\/a>.<\/p>\n Art Exhibit Opening Reception: \u201cNine Visions X Nine Artists MRH Fund for Artists.\u201d Torrance Art Museum, 3320 Civic Center Drive. 6-9 p.m. Runs through Feb. 21. 310-618-6388, torranceartmuseum.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Beautify Lunada Bay Volunteer Day: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Located at 520 Paseo Lunado, Palos Verdes Estates. 9-11:30 a.m. 310-541-7613, pvplc.volunteerhub.com\/vv2<\/a>.<\/p>\n Broad Appeal: Presented by Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation. James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive. 8 p.m. $40-$50. 310-781-7171, torrancearts.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Creative Doodling with Lynne Okon Scholnick: Museum of Latin American Art, 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach. 1-3 p.m. $20. 562-437-1689, molaa.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Dive into Shapes: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Bach Neighborhood Library, Bach Neighborhood Library, 4055 Bellflower Blvd. 11 a.m.-noon. 562-570-5644, longbeach.gov\/library<\/a>.<\/p>\n Divorce Workshop: Presented by The Law Offices of Kevin J. Kensik. For people who need help connecting with legal, financial and emotional professionals who specialize in divorce. From 9 a.m. to noon every second Saturday of the month at Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 310-891-2300.<\/p>\n Good Will Hunting: Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 5:45 and 8:30 p.m. Also 5:45 and 8:30 p.m. Jan. 11; 11:30 a.m., Jan. 12. $14.64. shorturl.fm\/UjVRG<\/a>.<\/p>\n Indivisible Marathon Swim: Movie screening and Q&A with Chef Matthew Biancaniello. Resin, 618 Cypress Ave, Hermosa Beach. 4:30-6:30 p.m. frequency.cool<\/a>.<\/p>\n Lunch and Learn: \u201cSay What?! How to Communicate Anything to Anyone.\u201d Workshop on effective communication. Cancer Support Community South Bay, 2601 Airport Drive, Suite 100, Torrance. Noon-12:30 p.m. lunch in-person. 12:30-1:30 p.m., workshop online and in-person. To register for this in-person and online workshop, visit CSCSouthBay.org<\/a> and select the online calendar. Information: Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.<\/p>\n Ocean Investigators: Sharks. For ages 7-12. Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way. 9-11 a.m. $38; $32 for aquarium members. 562-590-3100, aquariumofpacific.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Outdoor Volunteer Day: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. San Ramon, 30800 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rancho Palos Verdes. 9 a.m.-noon. 310-541-7613, pvplc.volunteerhub.com\/vv2<\/a>.<\/p>\n Native Plant Sales: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. George F Canyon Nature Preserve, 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rancho Palos Verdes. 10:30 a.m.-noon. 310-541-7613, pvplc.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Nature Club: Wildlife tracking. Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. 10:30-11:30 a.m. 310-541-7613, pvplc.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Nature Walk: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. McBride Trail, Ocean Terrace Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes. 9-11:30 a.m. 310-541-7613, pvplc.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Poetry Apocalypse Readings: Presented by Redondo Beach Public Library. Main Library, 303 N. Pacific Coast Highway. 1-3:30 p.m. 310-318-0675, library.redondo.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Poetry Workshop: Presented by Redondo Beach Public Library. Main Library, 303 N. Pacific Coast Highway. 10:30 a.m.-noon. 310-318-0675, library.redondo.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Point Vicente Lighthouse Open House: Featuring educational talk by local historian Jim Shneer. Presented by Friends of the Point Vicente Lighthouse. Point Vicente Lighthouse, 31550 Palos Verdes Drive West, Rancho Palos Verdes. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. friendsofpvlighthouse.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Rebel Without a Clause: Q&A with Brandt Johnson and Ellen Jovin. The Art Theatre, 2025 E. Fourth St., Long Beach. 11 a.m. Also 11 a.m., Jan. 11. $11-$13. arttheatrelongbeach.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Saturday Social: Cards and classics. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 2:30-4:30 p.m. 562-570-6959, longbeach.gov\/library<\/a>.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Sunday<\/p>\n Big Fish, Little Fish: Otters. For children ages 3 to 6 years old. Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way. 9-10:30 a.m. $38.95-$110.90. 562-590-3100, aquariumofpacific.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Women\u2019s Circle Group: Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living, 907 Knob Hill Ave. 12:30 p.m. 310-540-5080, office@redondocsl.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Monday<\/p>\n 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n South Bay Camera Club: Featuring local photographer John Post, who will critique prints. Torrance Airport Administration Building, 3301 Airport Drive. 7 p.m. sbccphotos.org<\/a>, donstouder@ca.rr.com.<\/p>\n Tuesday<\/p>\n Adult Book Discussion (virtual): \u201cWeyward\u201d by Emilia Hart. Presented by Redondo Beach Public Library. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sign up at library.redondo.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Frankly Speaking about Bladder Cancer (virtual): Session for individuals diagnosed with bladder cancer that will cover the types and stages of bladder cancer, treatment options and potential side effects, clinical trials and emotional concerns related to a bladder cancer diagnosis. Presented by Cancer Support Community South Bay. 6-7:30 p.m. To register, visit CSCSouthBay.org<\/a> and select the online calendar. Information: Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.<\/p>\n Good Afternoon Long Beach Networking Luncheon: Presented by Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. Parkers\u2019 Lighthouse, 435 Shoreline Drive. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $30 for members; $40 for non-members. shorturl.fm\/amj0L<\/a>.<\/p>\n Ready, Reset Vision Board: For ages 18 and up. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 4:30-6:30 p.m. 562-570-6959, longbeach.gov\/library<\/a>.<\/p>\n Shark Lagoon Twilight Tuesdays: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way. 6-9 p.m. Make reservations at 562-590-3100, aquariumofpacific.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Virtual Author Talk: \u201cHow to Know a Person: Seeing Others and Being Seen.\u201d Presented by Long Beach Public Library. 11 a.m.-noon. 562-570-6128, longbeach.gov\/library<\/a>.<\/p>\n Virtual Happiness Chat: Presented by Beach Cities Health District. 12:30-1 p.m. bchd.org\/series<\/a>.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Wednesday<\/p>\n Bohannon Lecture Series: \u201cA Guide to Successful Parenting and Grandparenting,\u201d featuring local psychotherapist Jan Simon. Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. 10:30-11:30 a.m. 310-377-3003, pvseniors.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Ecstatic Dance: With Rev. Gregory. Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living, 907 Knob Hill Ave. 7-9 p.m. $20. 310-540-5080, office@redondocsl.org.<\/p>\n Ha-Ha\u2019s: Presented by Jah Like Funny. The Hare, 1800 E. Broadway, Long Beach. 7-9 p.m. shorturl.fm\/g0iRU<\/a>.<\/p>\n Line Dance Night: Presented by 2nd & PCH. Seaport Way, 6400 Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach. 6 p.m. RSVP at 2ndandpch.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Thursday<\/p>\n California Labor Law Update: Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce, 3480 Torrance Blvd., Suite 305. 8:30 a.m. $16-$32. Register at shorturl.fm\/DR4xf<\/a>.<\/p>\n Human Trafficking Awareness Forum: Presented by Soroptimist International of South Bay and Manhattan Beach Police Department. Joslyn Community Center, 1601 N. Valley Drive. 6 p.m. RSVP at shorturl.fm\/Kx6o8<\/a>.<\/p>\n Upcoming<\/p>\n FC Barcelona Soccer Camp: Toyota Sports Complex, 555 Maple Ave., Torrance. July 6-10. Register at fcbarcelona.us\/locations\/los-angeles<\/a>. Use the code FCBLASOUTH50 to enjoy a $50 discount on your registration.<\/p>\n Psychic Medium: Featuring Bill Philipps. Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living, 907 Knob Hill Ave. 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17. $52. billphilipps.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Ongoing<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n Book Sales: Hosted by Peninsula Library Friends Foundation every first Friday to Sunday (10 a.m.-5 p.m) of the month at Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. Every third Friday and Saturday (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) at Malaga Cove Library, 2400 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates. 310-377-9584, ext. 253. Malaga Cove Library: 310-377-9584, ext. 553, pvldfriends.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n Dance Fitness: With Ziann. Lincoln Park, 101 Pacific Ave., Long Beach. Fridays, 1-2 p.m. 562-570-3551.<\/p>\n 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n Go Back For Murder: By Agatha Christie and directed by Philip Brickey. Long Beach Playhouse Mainstage Theater, 5021 E. Anaheim St. 8 p.m. Jan. 10. $35. Runs through Feb. 7. 562-494-1014, lbplayhouse.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Riley\u2019s Red Wagon: Book swap open daily (unless it\u2019s raining). 9 a.m. until dark. 3040 E. First St. First-time guests can have five free books. justinrudd.com\/cat.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n Shoreline Speaker\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n South Bay Film Society Showing: \u201cRobert Shields: My Life as a Robot.\u201d AMC Rolling Hills, 2591 Airport Drive, Torrance. Wednesday, Jan. 14. 7-8:30 p.m. southbayfilmsociety.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Tango Lesson: With Sharna. Altar Society Brewing and Coffee Company, 230 Pine Ave., Long Beach. 6:45 p.m. every Wednesday. sharnafabiano.com\/tango<\/a>.<\/p>\n Toastmasters Club 280: Levy Torrance Adult School, 3420 W. 229th Place. 7 p.m. Wednesdays. 310-532-1209.<\/p>\n TOPS (Long Beach): Bolivar Park, 3300 Del Amo Blvd., Lakewood. 6-7:30 p.m. Mondays. 562-278-5603.<\/p>\n TOPS (South Bay): Take Off Pounds Sensibly. The Harbor Church, 25401 S. Western Ave., Lomita. 7 p.m. Tuesdays. 310-378-2920.<\/p>\n Trivia Night: The Bungalow, 6400, E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach. 7 p.m. every Thursday. thebungalow.com\/long-beach<\/a>.<\/p>\n 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<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n \u2013 Compiled by Robert Doss<\/p>\n Send calendar announcements two weeks prior to the scheduled event to calendar@pvnews.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Friday Dead Poet\u2019s Society: Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 7:30 p.m. Also 3 p.m. Jan. 10. $14.64. shorturl.fm\/XzoQ2.…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":125469,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[131,133,132,100,200,420],"class_list":["post-125468","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-long-beach","tag-long-beach","tag-long-beach-headlines","tag-long-beach-news","tag-news","tag-south-bay","tag-things-to-do"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/125468","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=125468"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/125468\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/125469"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=125468"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=125468"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=125468"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}