{"id":237762,"date":"2026-03-26T16:38:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T16:38:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/237762\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T16:38:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T16:38:07","slug":"things-to-do-in-the-long-beach-south-bay-areas-march-27-april-2-daily-breeze","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/237762\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to do in the Long Beach, South Bay areas, March 27- April 2 \u2013 Daily Breeze"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Friday<\/p>\n<p>Abilities Expo Los Angeles: Long Beach Convention &amp; Entertainment Center, Halls B and C, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Also 11 a.m.-5 p.m. March 28 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m.\u00a0March 29. <a href=\"http:\/\/abilities.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">abilities.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>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<p>Bunny Bash: Long Beach Night Market, 456 Elm Ave. 5-9 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/shorturl.at\/OCDP0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">shorturl.at\/OCDP0<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Edith Wharton Book Club: \u201cThe Custom of the Country.\u201d Presented by Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 4-5 p.m. 310-377-9584, <a href=\"http:\/\/pvld.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">pvld.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>New Works Festival: Presented by Long Beach Playhouse Studio Collaborative. Studio Theatre, 5021 E. Anaheim St. 7 p.m. Also 7 p.m.\u00a0March 28. 562-494-1014, opt. 1, <a href=\"http:\/\/lbplayhouse.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">lbplayhouse.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Saxophone Ensemble: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Carpenter Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach. 7:30 p.m.\u00a0 $8.75-$23.75. 562-985-7000, <a href=\"https:\/\/shorturl.at\/fH3f2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">shorturl.at\/fH3f2<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Science Cafe: With Aquarium of the Pacific. STEM and STEAM. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave. 5-7 p.m. 562-570-7500, <a href=\"http:\/\/longbeach.gov\/library\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">longbeach.gov\/library<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Something Rotten: Presented by Redondo Union High School Theatre Arts. Auditorium, One Sea Hawk Way. 7 p.m. Also 2 and 7 p.m.\u00a0March 28. $10-$20. <a href=\"http:\/\/ruhsdrama.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ruhsdrama.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Dark Backward: Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 5:15, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Also 11:45 a.m. March 28. $15. <a href=\"https:\/\/shorturl.at\/Hum4z\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">shorturl.at\/Hum4z<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday<\/p>\n<p>4th Annual Chili-palooza: Presented by Kiwanis Club El Segundo. Library Park, 651 Main St. Noon-5 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/gundochili.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">gundochili.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Artist in Focus: Robert Williams and Coulter Jacobs. Presented by Long Beach Museum of Art. Art Theatre, 2025 E. Fourth St. 3:45 p.m. $30; $25 for members. <a href=\"https:\/\/shorturl.at\/bxDcz\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">shorturl.at\/bxDcz<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Artist Morning: Presented by Rancho Los Alamitos Foundation. Rancho Los Alamitos, 6400 E. Bixby Hill Road, Long Beach. 10 a.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/shorturl.at\/wyzdQ\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">shorturl.at\/wyzdQ<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Art Opening Reception: \u201cRalph Steadman: And Another Thing.\u201d Torrance Art Museum, 3320 Civic Center Drive. 6-9 p.m. <a href=\"http:\/\/torranceartmuseum.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">torranceartmuseum.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Bibliotherapy: Health and wellness. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 3-4:30 p.m. 562-570-7500, <a href=\"http:\/\/longbeach.gov\/library\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">longbeach.gov\/library<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Crafters of a Certain Age: Pressed flower plaques. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Bay Shore Neighborhood Library, 195 Bay Shore Ave. 2-4:30 p.m. 562-570-1039, <a href=\"http:\/\/longbeach.gov\/library\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">longbeach.gov\/library<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Engineering Outreach: STEM and STEAM. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Bach Neighborhood Library, 4055 N. Bellflower Blvd. 3-5 p.m. 562-570-1038, <a href=\"http:\/\/longbeach.gov\/library\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">longbeach.gov\/library<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Guided Garden Tour: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. 11-11:30 a.m. 310-541-7613, <a href=\"http:\/\/pvplc.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">pvplc.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Ladies of Redondo Beach: Presented by Friends of the Redondo Beach Library in celebration of Women\u2019s History Month. Main Library, 303 N. Pacific Coast Highway. 11 a.m.-noon. 310-318-0675, <a href=\"https:\/\/library.redondo.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">library.redondo.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Lincoln Park Spring Fest: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Lincoln Park, 101 Pacific Ave. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 562-570-6579.<\/p>\n<p>Long Beach 5K, 10K and Half Marathon: Presented by Run Through U.S.A. Shoreline Aquatic Park, 200 Aquarium Way, Long Beach. 8 a.m. Registration starts at $47. To register, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/shorturl.at\/1huoO\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">shorturl.at\/1huoO<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Piano Performance: With pianist Marina Grozdanovic. Presented by Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 2-3 p.m. 310-377-9584, <a href=\"http:\/\/pvld.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">pvld.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Reverend Tall Tree: Presented by Grand Vision Foundation. Grand Annex, 434 W. Sixth St., San Pedro. 8 p.m. Starting at $31.54. 310-833-4813, <a href=\"http:\/\/grandvision.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">grandvision.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Service Academy Day: Hosted by the office of Rep. Ted Lieu. Da Vinci Schools, 201 N. Douglas St., El Segundo. 2-5 p.m. Register at <a href=\"https:\/\/shorturl.at\/LQMyn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">shorturl.at\/LQMyn<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Sew It Goes: Patch pockets for clothing. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 1-4 p.m. 562-570-5756, <a href=\"http:\/\/longbeach.gov\/library\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">longbeach.gov\/library<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Spring Fest: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 562-570-7500, <a href=\"http:\/\/longbeach.gov\/library\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">longbeach.gov\/library<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Walking Tour: Ocean Boulevard at the Pike Walking Tour. Presented by Long Beach Heritage. Starting at Terrace Theater Plaza, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. 9:30 a.m. $12.51. <a href=\"https:\/\/shorturl.at\/MENMP\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">shorturl.at\/MENMP<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>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<p>Sunday<\/p>\n<p>22nd Annual Operation Easter Basket: One-day volunteer effort. Bay Shore Church, 5200 E. The Toledo, Long Beach. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. <a href=\"http:\/\/justinrudd.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">justinrudd.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Suffragette Musical: By the Pennyroyal Players. Grand Annex, 434 W. Sixth St., San Pedro. 3 p.m. Starting at $26.35. 310-833-4813, <a href=\"http:\/\/grandvision.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">grandvision.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Monday<\/p>\n<p>Conversational Spanish: Presented by Peninsula Seniors. Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. 1:45-3 p.m. 310-377-3003, <a href=\"http:\/\/pvseniors.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">pvseniors.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday<\/p>\n<p>Leatherworking: Pocket notebook case. Arts and crafts. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 4-6 p.m.562-570-5756, <a href=\"http:\/\/longbeach.gov\/library\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">longbeach.gov\/library<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>STEAM Explorers: Melt and mix. STEAM and STEM. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave. 4-5 p.m. 562-570-1047, <a href=\"http:\/\/longbeach.gov\/library\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">longbeach.gov\/library<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>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<p>Wednesday<\/p>\n<p>Bohannon Lecture Series: \u201cMeet the Mayor,\u201d featuring Rancho Palos Verdes Mayor Paul Seo. Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. 10:30-11:30 a.m. 310-377-3003, <a href=\"http:\/\/pvseniors.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">pvseniors.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>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, <a href=\"http:\/\/pvplc.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">pvplc.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>STEM Mobile Makers: Scribblebot. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Mark Twain Neighborhood Library, 1401 E. Anaheim St. 3:30-5 p.m. 562-570-1046, <a href=\"http:\/\/longbeach.gov\/library\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">longbeach.gov\/library<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Trivia Games: Presented by Peninsula Teen Advisory Council. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 4-6 p.m. 310-377-9584, <a href=\"http:\/\/pvld.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">pvld.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Upcoming<\/p>\n<p>FC Barcelona Soccer Camp: Toyota Sports Complex, 555 Maple Ave. Friday, July 6-10. Register at <a href=\"http:\/\/fcbarcelona.us\/locations\/los-angeles\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">fcbarcelona.us\/locations\/los-angeles<\/a>. Use the code FCBLASOUTH50 to enjoy a $50 discount on your registration.<\/p>\n<p>Ongoing<\/p>\n<p>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<p>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. <a href=\"http:\/\/blanketsoflovesouthbay.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">blanketsoflovesouthbay.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>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: <a href=\"http:\/\/clubofharps.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">clubofharps.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Dance Fitness: With Ziann. Lincoln Park, 101 Pacific Ave. 1-2 p.m. Fridays. 562-570-3551.<\/p>\n<p>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 <a href=\"http:\/\/dbsasouthbay.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">dbsasouthbay.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>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<p>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<p>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. <a href=\"http:\/\/justinrudd.com\/cat.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">justinrudd.com\/cat.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>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 yhird Wednesday on Zoom. Information and to receive a meeting link: jgrobaty@gmail.com.<\/p>\n<p>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weareteamus.co\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">weareteamus.co<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>South Bay Film Society Showing: \u201cOdd Fish.\u201d Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 7-8:40 p.m. April 8. <a href=\"http:\/\/southbayfilmsociety.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">southbayfilmsociety.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Tango Lesson: With Sharna. Altar Society Brewing and Coffee Company, 230 Pine Ave., Long Beach. 6:45 p.m. every Wednesday. <a href=\"http:\/\/sharnafabiano.com\/tango\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">sharnafabiano.com\/tango<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>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, <a href=\"http:\/\/grandvision.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">grandvision.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Toastmasters Club 280: Levy Torrance Adult School, 3420 W. 229th Place. 7 p.m. Wednesdays. 310-532-1209.<\/p>\n<p>TOPS (Long Beach): Bolivar Park, 3300 Del Amo Blvd., Lakewood. 6-7:30 p.m. Mondays. 562-278-5603.<\/p>\n<p>TOPS (South Bay): Take Off Pounds Sensibly. The Harbor Church, 25401 S. Western Ave., Lomita. 7 p.m. Tuesdays. 310-378-2920.<\/p>\n<p>Tango Lesson: With Sharna. Altar Society Brewing and Coffee Company, 230 Pine Ave., Long Beach. 6:45 p.m. every Wednesday. <a href=\"http:\/\/sharnafabiano.com\/tango\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">sharnafabiano.com\/tango<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Trivia Night: The Bungalow, 6400, E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach. 7 p.m. every Thursday. <a href=\"http:\/\/thebungalow.com\/long-beach\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">thebungalow.com\/long-beach<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>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 <a href=\"http:\/\/CSCSouthBay.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">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<p>\u2013 Compiled by Robert Doss<\/p>\n<p>Send calendar announcements two weeks prior to the scheduled event to calendar@dailybreeze.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Friday Abilities Expo Los Angeles: Long Beach Convention &amp; Entertainment Center, Halls B and C, 300 E. 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