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A Night of Mostly Comedy: Produced by Rick Reischman Productions. Long Beach Playhouse Studio Theatre, 5021 E. Anaheim St. 8 p.m. Also 8 p.m. March 7 and 2 p.m. March 8. $20. 562-494-1014, lbplayhouse.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Annual Lenten Fish Fry 2026: Presented by Torrance Knights of Columbus. Nativity Church Annex, 1415 Engracia Ave., Torrance. 5-7 p.m. $17, $12 for seniors and $10 for children under 12. 310-974-2279.<\/p>\n Best of El Camino: Hosted by DoubleTree, 21333 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance. 6 p.m. shorturl.at\/fIAn2<\/a>.<\/p>\n Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: Presented by the Children\u2019s Theatre of Long Beach. Ernest Borgnine Theatre, 855 Elm Ave. 7 p.m. Also 2 p.m. March 7-8. $12-$33. childrenstheatreoflongbeach.org<\/a>.<\/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 Noche de Estrellas: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way. 7-11 p.m. $24.95; kids under 3 and aquarium members with advanced reservations are\u00a0 free. 562-590-3100, aquariumofpacific.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n See You When I Get Back: Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 8 p.m. $23.18. shorturl.at\/ezYxW<\/a>.<\/p>\n Tequila Tasting and Dance Night: Museum of Latin American Art, 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. $25-$35. 562-437-1689, molaa.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Yuko Mabuchi Trio: Presented by Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation. Nakano Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive. 7 p.m. Also 7 p.m. March 7. $37. 310-781-7171, torrancearts.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Saturday<\/p>\n Artist Talk: Featuring South Bay photographer turned painter Shane O\u2019Donnell. Palos Verdes Art Center, 5504 Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. 1-3 p.m. pvartcenter.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Brian Regan Live: Terrace Theater, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach. 8 p.m. Starting at $54. shorturl.at\/4noHS<\/a>.<\/p>\n Check Mates: A multigenerational chess meet-up. Presented by Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 2:30-4:30 p.m. 310-377-9584, pvld.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Custom Cowboy Hat Workshop: Rancho Los Alamitos, 6400 E. Bixby Hill Road, Long Beach. 10 a.m.-noon. $130\/$125 for RLA members. shorturl.at\/FZBCD<\/a>.<\/p>\n Dining in the South Bay: Two-part culinary history series with Richard Foss. 1895-1945. Presented by Redondo Beach Public Library. Main Library, 303 N. Pacific Coast Highway. 2-3 p.m. 310-318-0675, library.redondo.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Discovery Walk: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. George F Canyon Nature Preserve, 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. 10:30 a.m. 310-541-7613, pvplc.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Family Theatre: \u201cAesop\u2019s Fabulous Fables.\u201d Presented by International City Theatre. Beverly O\u2019Neill Theater, 330 E. Seaside Way, Long Beach. 11 a.m. shorturl.at\/e4kyj<\/a>.<\/p>\n Literary Festival of Women: Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. 7:30 a.m. literarywomen.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Mardi Gras Masquerade Party: Shoreline Village, 425 Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach. 2 p.m. shorturl.at\/BLNk6<\/a>.<\/p>\n Neurographic Art Reimagined: With Laurie Wallace. Mary and Joseph Retreat Center, 5300 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. 9 a.m.-noon. $50. 310-377-4867, 250, maryjoseph.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Outdoor Volunteer Day: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Alta Vicente Reserve, 31290 Palos Verdes Drive West, Rancho Palos Verdes. 9 a.m.-noon. 310-541-7613, pvplc.volunteerhub.com\/vv2<\/a>.<\/p>\n Pacific Coast Regional Wind Band Festival Concert: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E. Atherton St., Long Beach. 3 p.m. $8.75-$23.75. 562-985-7000, shorturl.at\/fH3f2<\/a>.<\/p>\n Phone Photography: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave. 1-2 p.m. 562-570-1047, 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 2nd Annual Together We Walk 5K Walk\/Fun Run: Presented by Cancer Support Community South Bay. Shoreline Park, 200 Aquarium Way, Long Beach. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $50. \u00a0cscsouthbay.org\/Together-We-Walk<\/a>.<\/p>\n 24th Annual $1,000 National Kid\u2019s Spelling Bee: Presented by Justin Rudd and the Community Action Team. Bay Shore Church Sanctuary, 5100 E. The Toledo, Long Beach. 2 p.m. $20 before the event; $30 on the day of. Register at justinrudd.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Die Die Delta Pi: Live wrestling and horror cult film. Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 3-9 p.m. $17.85. shorturl.at\/9a9xi<\/a>.<\/p>\n Living History Museum of African American Heroes: Presented by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Rolling Hills\/Palos Verdes Alumnae Chapter. Peninsula Center Librar, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 2-4 p.m. 310-377-9584, pvld.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Public Safety Open House: Redondo Beach Police Department, 401 Diamond St. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. shorturl.at\/2MzsS<\/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 Long Beach Amateur Orchid Society: \u201cThe Four Seasons of Cattleyas,\u201d featuring Carlos Lopez. lbaos.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Tuesday<\/p>\n Concert Band:\u00a0 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 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. $35 for members; $45 for non-members. shorturl.at\/a7rdj<\/a>.<\/p>\n Mar10 Party: Celebrating Super Mario. Presented by Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 3-4:30 p.m. 310-377-9584, pvld.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Swing into Spring: Featuring the Glen Miller Orchestra. Presented by the Hermosa Beach Rotary Club. Hermosa Beach Community Center, 710 Pier Ave. 6:30-9 p.m. $35. events.humanitix.com\/swing26<\/a>.<\/p>\n Virtual Happiness Chat: Presented by Beach Cities Health District. 12:30-1 p.m. bchd.org\/series<\/a>.<\/p>\n Wednesday<\/p>\n Be a Community Archivist: Presented by Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 4:30-5:30 p.m. 310-377-9584, ext. 210, pvld.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Bob Conservatory Symphony Orchestra: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E. Atherton St., Long Beach. 7:30 p.m. $8.75-$23.75. 562-985-7000, shorturl.at\/fH3f2<\/a>.<\/p>\n Bohannon Lecture Series: \u201cFriends of the Point Vicente Lighthouse,\u201d featuring Catherine Sincich, financial officer of the Friends of the Point Vicente Lighthouse. Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. 10:30-11:30 a.m. 310-377-3003, pvseniors.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n Guest Artist Daniel Shapiro: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach. 3 p.m. shorturl.at\/fH3f2<\/a>.<\/p>\n Line Dance Night: 2nd & PCH, 6400 Pacific Coast Highway. 6 p.m. 2ndandpch.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Planning Ahead: \u201cMaking Sure Your Plans Work.\u201d Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Village. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 11 a.m. 310-991-3324, peninsulavillagepvp@gmail.com.<\/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. From 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 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. 8 p.m. March 6-7 and 2 p.m. March 8. $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. March 5-7 and 2 p.m. March 8. $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 email 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 animated shorts. Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. Wednesday, March 11. 6:45-9:20 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 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. 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 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 A Night of Mostly Comedy: Produced by Rick Reischman Productions. 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