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Annual Lenten Fish Fry 2026: Presented by Torrance Knights of Columbus. Nativity Church Annex, 1415 Engracia Ave. 5-7 p.m. $17, $12 for seniors and $10 for children under 12. 310-974-2279.<\/p>\n
Hollywood Creative: Television directing workshop. Presented by Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 4-5:30 p.m. 310-377-9584, ext. 215, pvld.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Jazz at the Library: In honor of Black History Month. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Los Altos Neighborhood Library, 5614 E. Britton Drive. 5:30-8 p.m. 562-570-1045, longbeach.gov\/library<\/a>.<\/p>\n Man of La Mancha: \u201cDream the Impossible Dream.\u201d By Dale Wasserman. Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E. Arterton St., Long Beach. 7 p.m. Also 2 and 7 p.m.\u00a0 Feb. 28 and 1 p.m. March 1. Starting at $35. 562-856-1999, musical.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Voice Area Recital: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach. 7:30 p.m. $8.75-$23.75. shorturl.at\/fH3f2<\/a>.<\/p>\n Saturday<\/p>\n Beautifully Me Storytime: In honor of Black History Month. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Burnett Neighborhood Library, 560 E. Hill St. 10:30-11:30 a.m. 562-570-1041, longbeach.gov\/library<\/a>.<\/p>\n Cactus Wren Monitoring Training: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy at 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes. 9 a.m.-noon. 310-541-7613, pvplc.volunteerhub.com\/vv2<\/a>.<\/p>\n Concert: With Musica Angelica. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Harte Neighborhood Library, 1595 W. Willow St. Noon-1 p.m. 562-570-1044, longbeach.gov\/library<\/a>.<\/p>\n Crafternoon: In honor of Black History Month. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Brewitt Neighborhood Library, 4036 E. Anaheim St. 1-2 p.m. 562-570-1040, longbeach.gov\/library<\/a>.<\/p>\n Dance Program: Presented by Benita Bike\u2019s DanceArt. Manhattan Beach Library, 1320 Highland Ave. 2 p.m. shorturl.at\/mIS0m<\/a>.<\/p>\n Dive into Parenting: Pathfinder Child Development. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 562-570-5644, longbeach.gov\/library<\/a>.<\/p>\n Intro to Garageband: STEM and STEAM. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 2-4 p.m. 562-570-5756, longbeach.gov\/library<\/a>.<\/p>\n Isn\u2019t It Romantic: Presented by El Segundo Brass Ensemble. Hermosa Beach Museum, 710 Pier Ave. 6-8 p.m. $15. shorturl.at\/HGCM2<\/a>.<\/p>\n L\u2019elisir d\u2019amore: Presented by Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation. James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive. 7 p.m. Also 2:30 p.m. March 1. $60-$75. 310-781-7171, torrancearts.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Long Beach Strong Beach Fitness Event: Presented by 2nd & PCH, 6400 Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach. 8 a.m.-noon. Also 8 a.m.-noon March 1. $15-$25. shorturl.at\/SvWvD<\/a>.<\/p>\n Ocean Investigators: Invertebrates. Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way. 9-11 a.m. $38; $32 for members. 562-590-3100, aquaruimofpacific.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Outdoor Volunteer Day: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Agua Amarga Reserve, 29200 Rock Park Drive, RPV. 9 a.m.-noon. 310-541-7613, pvplc.volunteerhub.com\/vv2<\/a>.<\/p>\n Pepe Romero Returns: Presented by Long Beach Symphony. Terrace Theatre, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. 6 p.m., pre-concert talk. 7:30 p.m., concert. Starting at $39. 562-436-3203, ext. 1, longbeachsymphony.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Ramadan Interfaith Community Dinner 2026: Islamic Center of Hawthorne, 12209 Hawthorne Way. 5 p.m. 310-973-8000, shorturl.at\/FvDUh<\/a>.<\/p>\n Snow Queen: Presented by Redondo Ballet. Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd. 7 p.m. Also 3 p.m., March 1. $26-$51. redondoballet.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Spoken Word: Writing is a verb. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 2:30-4 p.m. 562-570-6729, longbeach.gov\/library<\/a>.<\/p>\n STEM: Robotics workshop. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Bach Neighborhood Library, 4055 N. Bellflower Blvd. 3-5 p.m. 562-570-1038, longbeach.gov\/library<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sustaining Ourselves Workshop: Presented by Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 S. Gaffey St., Building H, San Pedro. 2-4:30 p.m. Register at shorturl.at\/ODeeV<\/a>.<\/p>\n Tales Bridging Generations: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 10 a.m.-noon. 562-570-7500, 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 Word Women: Poetry heals. Open to anyone who has or has had cancer, the group uses poetry to explore and process the cancer journey as a path toward healing. Presented by Cancer Support Community South Bay. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.\u00a0 To register, visit CSCSouthBay.org<\/a> and select the online calendar. Information: Rebecca Sul, Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.<\/p>\n Sunday<\/p>\n Annual Purim Calendar 2026: Presented by Jewish Long Beach. Alpert Jewish Community Center, 3801 E. Willow St. Noon-4 p.m. $15 for children 2-13. Children under 2 free with adult chaperone. jewishlongbeach.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Benefit Concert: Featuring Makinto and the African Soul Band and benefiting Amahoro International. VEFA Art Gallery, 21825 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance. 4-7 p.m. 310-251-2944, amahorointernational.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n Concert Jazz Orchestra and Studio Jazz Band: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach. 3 p.m. $8.75-$23.75. shorturl.at\/fH3f2<\/a>.<\/p>\n Jurassic Park: Hosted by Eagle Rock Yacht Club. Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 3 p.m. $14.64. shorturl.at\/N1PPS<\/a>.<\/p>\n Monday<\/p>\n Conversational Spanish: Presented by Peninsula Seniors. Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, RHE. 1:45-3 p.m. 310-377-3003, pvseniors.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Latin Jazz Orchestra: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach. 7:30 p.m. $8.75-$23.75. shorturl.at\/fH3f2<\/a>.<\/p>\n Tuesday<\/p>\n Bridge Workshop: South Bay Bridge Club, 24100 Narbonne Ave., Lomita. 10 a.m.-noon. 310-325-7222.<\/p>\n Grateful Gathering: With Valeria Chow. Mary and Joseph Retreat Center, 5300 Crest Road, RPV. 9:30-11 a.m. 310-377-4867, ext. 250, maryjoseph.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Purim in Candyland: Jewish Community Center of the South Bay, 2108 Vail Ave., Redondo Beach. 5 p.m. 310-214-499, RSVP at shorturl.at\/nB0J4<\/a>.<\/p>\n Virtual Social Hour: With Beach Cities Health District care managers. 10-11 a.m. Register at bchd-org.zoom.us\/j\/87651635014<\/a>.<\/p>\n Westside Silver Series: \u201cSimple Nutrition for Healthy Aging.\u201d Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Harte Neighborhood Library, 1595 W. Willow St. 2:30-4:30 p.m. 562-570-1044, longbeach.gov\/library<\/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: \u201cFlying Through History,\u201d featuring Marva Thomas, Long Beach volunteer and Airport Advisory commissioner. Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, RHE. 10:30-11:30 a.m. 310-377-3003, pvseniors.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Dance at the Museum: Bachata. Museum of Latin American Art, 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach. 7-8:30 p.m. 562-437-1689, molaa.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n First Wednesdays: \u201cCalifornia: A Salmon Society?\u201d featuring Dr. Carson Jeffres. Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way. 7-9 p.m. $8 in advance; $10 at the door. 562-590-3100, aquariumofpacific.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Good Morning Palos Verdes!: Speed networking edition. Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. Malaga Bank, 27450 Hawthorne Blvd., RHE. 7:45-9:15 a.m. $10 for members; $15 for prospective members and guests. 310-377-8111, palosverdeschamber.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Virtual Author Talk: \u201cHumor, Heart and Rural Town Stories\u201d with Michael Perry. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. 11 a.m.-noon. 562-570-6128, longbeach.gov\/library<\/a>.<\/p>\n Whale Presentation: \u201cExploring the World of the Whales,\u201d featuring global expedition photographer Krill Umrikhin. Presented by the Roundhouse Aquarium Dolphin Committee. Manhattan Beach Library, 1320 Highland Ave. 6-7 p.m. roundhouseaquarium.org<\/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 Women Building Careers: Looking for a new job or looking to boost your career? Discover your strengths, improve your networking, update your resume and cover letter with AI tools and sharpen your interview skills. St. Andrew\u2019s Presbyterian Church, 301 Avenue D, Redondo Beach. 9 a.m.-noon March 14, 21 and 28. To register: deanna.wilbanks4@gmail.com.<\/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, RHE. 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. 1-2 p.m. Fridays. 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 Gem of the Ocean: By August Wilson and directed by Rovin Jay. Long Beach Playhouse Mainstage Theater, 5021 E. Anaheim St. $35. Runs through March 21. 562-494-1014, lbplayhouse.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n I Love You, You\u2019re Perfect, Now Change: Book and lyrics by Joe DiPietro, and music by Jimmy Roberts. Presented by International City Theatre. Beverly O\u2019Neill Theater, 330 E. Seaside Way, Long Beach. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26-28, and 2 p.m. March 1. $44-$59. 562-436-4610, shorturl.at\/7esQP<\/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<\/a>; 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: 2026 Oscar documentary shorts. Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 6:45-9:20 p.m. Wednesday, March 4. southbayfilmsociety.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Take Off Pounds Sensible: Bolivar Park, 3300 Del Amo Blvd., Lakewood. 6-7:30 p.m. Mondays. 562-278-5603.<\/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 Team Taiko Drum Class: Winter session. Presented by Grand Vision Foundation. Grand Annex, 434 W. Sixth St., San Pedro. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays through March 30. $13-$28 per class. 310-833-4813, grandvision.org<\/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. Thursdays 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 Yarn Angels South Bay: A charity group that crochets\/knits\/quilts\/sews articles for multiple local charities. Meets second and fourth Monday of the month at St. Mark\u2019s Presbyterian Church, 24027 Pennsylvania Ave., Lomita. 6-8 p.m. New members and yarn\/fabric donations are welcome. Information: yarnangelssb@gmail.com or yarnangels.wix.com\/yarnangelssouthbay<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u2013 Compiled by Robert Doss<\/p>\n Send calendar announcements two weeks prior to the scheduled event to calendar@dailybreeze.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Friday Annual Lenten Fish Fry 2026: Presented by Torrance Knights of Columbus. 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