July 26 Beauty and the Beast: Presented by the Aerospace Players. James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. 7:30 p.
m. Also 2 p.m.
July 27. $26, $24 and $22. 310-781-7171, shorturl.
at/kF1zf . Crafty Fest: Presented by San Pedro Art Association. Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles, 112 E.
22nd St., San Pedro. 11 a.
m.-7 p.m.
Also 11 a.m.-7 p.
.m., July 27, 28.
310-732-1270. Disney’s Newsies: Directed and choreographed by Jeffry Denman. Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E.
Atherton St., Long Beach. $35 and up.
Runs through July 28. 562-856-1999, shorturl.at/IonVI .
Drop-in Tech Help: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Harte Neighborhood Library, 1595 W. Willow St.
2-3 p.m. 562-570-1044, longbeach.
gov/library/events . Frankenstein: Presented by Act Out Theatre Company. The Little Theatre at Compton College, 1111 E.
Artesia Blvd. 7 p.m.
Also 7 p.m. July 27.
$15. actoutlb.com .
Long Beach Disability Pride Celebration: Harvey Milk Promenade Park, 185 E. Third St., Long Beach.
5-7 p.m. lbdisabilitypride.
com . Long Beach Municipal Band Concert: “Music to My Ears.” Orizaba Park, 1435 Orizaba Ave.
6:30-8 p.m. longbeachcommunityband.
org . Movie in the Park: “Monsters Inc.” Presented by Long Beach.
Orizaba Park, 1435 Orizaba Ave. 8-10 p.m.
562-570-1643. Night Dive: Presented by Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way. 7:30-11 p.
m. $44.95 for general admssion; $39.
95 for aquarium members. 562-590-3100, aquariumofpacific.org .
Smoky and the Bandit: Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 7:30 and 10 p.m.
$14.64. shorturl.
at/RdnNe . The Gift of Enough: Led by Rev. Terry Hershey.
Presented by Mary and Joseph Retreat Center, 5300 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. 6 p.m.
through 1:30 p.m. July 28.
$195-$450. 310-377-4867, maryjoseph.org .
July 27 7 Saturdays of Concert Series: Featuring Bossa Vai Vai. Recreation Park Band Shell, 4900 E. Seventh St.
, Long Beach. 4-7 p.m.
shorturl.at/LoW1x . Author Talk: “Waikiki Dreams: How Californians Appropriated Hawaiian Beach Culture,” featuring Patrick Moser.
Presented by Redondo Beach Public Library. Main Library, 303 N. Pacific Coast Highway.
11 a.m.-12:30 p.
m. 310-318-0675, library.redondo.
org . Dreamer’s Market ‘Mermaid Invade’: Presented by 2nd & PCH. On Seaport Way, 6400 E.
Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach. 1-6 p.m.
shorturl.at/zat27 . Hiking the Camino: Presented by Long Beach Public Library.
Los Altos Neighborhood Library, 5614 Britton Drive. 1-2 p.m.
562-570-1045, longbeach.gov/library/events . Hiring Fair: Presented by Space Base Delta 3.
Hyatt Place, 750 N. Nash St., El Segundo.
9 a.m.-3 p.
m. shorturl.at/rKP8H .
John and Molly Fest: “16 Candles/Pretty in Pink/Breakfast Club.” Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. $14.
64. 3:30 p.m.
shorturl.at/tq8dJ . Native Plant Sales: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy.
White Point Nature Education Center, 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. 10:30 a.
m.-noon. 310-541-7613, pvplc.
org . Rapid Response: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Forrestal Reserve, 32201 Forrestal Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes.
9 a.m.-noon.
310-541-7613, pvplc.org . Shakespeare by the Sea: “Cardenio.
” Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance. 7 p.
m. shakespearebythesea.org .
STEAM Adventures: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Mark Twain Neighborhood Library, 1401 E. Anaheim St.
3-4 p.m. 562-570-1046, longbeach.
gov/library/events . Teen Clothing Swap: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Harte Neighborhood Library, 1595 W.
Willow St. 562-570-1044, longbeach.gov/library/events .
Silent Auction of Books: Presented by The Friends of the Downey City Library. Downey City Library, 11121 Brookshire Ave. Noon.
In-person and telephonic bids are accepted continuously through noon on July 27, when the silent auction closes. Winner need not be present to win. 562-299-6790.
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show: Courtyard by Marriot, 500 E. First St., Long Beach.
6-9:15 p.m. $71.
95. shorturl.at/8nmsc .
The Linkin Park Tribute: Featuring the Faux Fighters and 2L. Gaslamp, 6251 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach.
7 p.m. $28.
75. 562-596-4718, shorturl.at/msl3V .
Wandering Jews Hike: Saturday afternoon hikes in Palos Verdes. Most hikes are easy or moderate, take 1-2 hours, and start at 3:30 p.m.
Some are followed by potluck dinners. Adults, kids, seniors and dogs are welcome. Information: wanderingjewscnt@gmail.
com. Word Women-Poetry Heals: Led by Ja`net Danielo. Presented by Cancer Support Community South Bay.
11 a.m.-12:30 p.
m. To join this virtual workshop, visit CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar.
Information: Rebecca Sul, [email protected]. July 28 8-Day Silent, Guided, Directed Retreat: Presented by Mary and Joseph Retreat Center, 5300 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes.
6 p.m. to 1:30 p.
m. Aug. 4.
$1,200. 310-377-4867, maryjoseph.org .
Become Brave Together: Presented by Peninsula Friends of the Library. Peninsula Center Library Community Room, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 2-4 p.
m. Register at pvldfriends.org .
Bee Gees Now: A Tribute to the Bee Gees. Presented by Palos Verdes Performing Arts. Outdoor Pavilion Ampitheatre, 501 Indian Peak Road, Rolling Hills Estates.
8:10 p.m. $105.
310-544-0403, ext. 221. palosverdesperformingarts.
com . Drumming Circle: Redondo Beach for Spiritual Living Richelieu Hall, 907 Knob Hill Ave. 12:30 p.
m. 310-540-5080, [email protected].
Jerry Maguire: Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 1:30, 5 and 8:30 p.m.
$14.64. shorturl.
at/4Ek6C . Ocean Investigators: Mammals. Presented by Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way.
9-11 a.m. $38 for general admission; $32 for aquarium members.
562-590-3100, aquariumofpacific.org . Outdoor Volunteer Day: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy.
White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. 9 a.
m.-noon. 310-541-7613, pvplc.
org . South Bay Pride Paddle and Lunch: Presented by South Bay LGBT Center. King Harbor Yacht Club, 280 Yacht Club Way, Redondo Beach.
11:30 a.m.-6 p.
m. $12.51 and up.
shorturl.at/lxnbD . Torrance Antique Street Faire: 200 vendors with antiques, furniture, vintage treasures, home décor and more, all on sale at bargain prices.
Antique appraisals, live music from the Alley Oops, great restaurants and more. 1317 Sartori Ave. 8 a.
m.-3 p.m.
310-328-6107. July 29 Conversational Spanish: Presented by Peninsula Seniors. Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, Suite 310, Rolling Hills Estates.
1:45 p.m. RSVP to 310-377-3003, pvseniors.
org . July 30 Dive into School: Science. Presented by Long Beach Public Library.
Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave. 10:30-11:30 a.m.
562-570-1045, longbeach.gov/library/events . Microscopes: Looking at Tiny Creatures.
Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library. 200 W.
Broadway. 4-6 p.m.
562-570-5756, longbeach.gov/library/events . Overeaters Anonymous: First Christian Church, Room 9, 2930 El Dorado St.
, Torrance. 7:30 p.m.
Call Jennifer at 310-529-5708. Snap and Develop: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. El Dorado Neighborhood Library, 2900 Studebaker Road.
4-5 p.m. 562-570-3136, longbeach.
gov/library/events . Virtual Author Talk: “Graphic Novels are Life! Telling Your Story in a Graphic Novel” with Dan Santat. Presented by Long Beach Public Library.
11 a.m.-noon.
562-570-6128, longbeach.gov/library/events . Yoga Class: Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living, 907 Knob Hill Ave.
11 a.m.-noon.
$10. 310-540-5080, [email protected].
July 31 Drag Bingo: The Bungalow, 6400 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 200, Long Beach. 7:30 p.
m. tinyurl.com/y55fkp3u Gaza Mon Amour: Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd.
8 p.m. $15 advance; $20 at the door.
$17.85. shorturl.
at/MYL33 . PV Seniors Bohannon Lecture Series: ““Exploring Hearing Health and Hearing Loss Through Advances in Technology,” featuring Dr. Ian Gerszewski.
Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. 10:30-11:30 a.m.
310-377-3003, pvseniors.org . South Bay Film Society Showing: “Dandelions.
” AMC Rolling Hills, 2591 Airport Drive, Torrance. 7-8:35 p.m.
310-326-1167, southbayfilmsociety.com/events . STEAM-Powered Family Fun: Presented by Long Beach Public Library.
El Dorado Neighborhood Library, 2900 Studebaker Road. 3-4:30 p.m.
562-570-3136, longbeach.gov/library/events . Summer Picnic: Presented by Long Beach Young Professionals.
Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Office, 1 World Trade Center, Suite 101. $15 for members; $35 for future members. Register at shorturl.
at/qkXGr . Toastmasters Club 280: Levy Torrance Adult School, 3420 W. 229th Place.
7 p.m. 310-532-1209.
Transgender, Non-binary, Gender Nonconforming Social Support Group: South Bay LGBTQ Center, 16610 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance. 7-9 p.
m. 310-329-6550, tinyurl.com/yvf8nb3t Understanding Jewish History: Jewish Community Center of the South Bay, 2108 Vail Ave.
, Redondo Beach. 9:30-11:30 a.m.
and 7:30-9 p.m. Register at shorturl.
at/dUAY7 . Ongoing 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.
Beginning Bridge: Meet new friends while learning bridge. No partner required. Linda MacKenzie is instructor.
South Bay Bridge Club, 24100 Narbonne Ave., Lomita. 10 a.
m.-noon. Tuesdays through Aug.
20. $15. 310-373-8166, SBBC.
[email protected].
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. 2-4 p.
m. Thursdays, blanketsoflovesouthbay.com .
Bridge, Supervised Play: Improve your bridge play with helpful mentors. Friendly game where you can ask questions while you play. No partner required.
South Bay Bridge Club, 24100 Narbonne Ave., Lomita. 10 a.
m.-noon Wednesdays. $5.
310-373-8166, SBBC.Club.manager@gmail.
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 . Dementia Caregiver Support Group: Facilitated by Beach Cities Health District’s care manager, Charlotte Barnett, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association and Manhattan Beach Older Adults Program. Joslyn Community Center, 1601 N.
Valley Drive. 1:30 p.m.
Fourth Tuesday of the month. bchd.org/support-groups .
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 . Fools: By Neil Simon and directed by Jeremy Palmer.
Presented by Kentwood Players. Westchester Playhouse, 8301 Hindry Ave. $21-$25.
Runs through Aug. 10. 310-645-5156, shorturl.
at/ATsxe . Hedwig and the Angry Inch: By John Cameron Mitchell and directed by Eric Hamme. The Garage Theatre, 251 E.
Seventh St., Long Beach. $34.
89-$88.80. Runs through Aug.
3. shorturl.at/KsWpi .
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.-dark. 3040 E.
First St. First-time guests can have five free books. justinrudd.
com/cat.html . 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., Hermosa Beach.
Information: 424-241-0058, [email protected] or weareteamus.co .
Sweat: By Lynn Nottage. Directed by Maisha Azadi Sebastiany. Long Beach Playhouse Studio Theater, 5021 E.
Anaheim St. $20-$25. Runs through Aug.
17. 562-494-1014, shorturl.at/aoLaK .
The Addams Family-The Musical: Music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, and directed by Gregory Cohen. Long Beach Playhouse Mainstage Theater, 5021 Anaheim St. $20-$30.
Runs through Aug. 4. 562-494-1014, shorturl.
at/93Zm0 . The Comedy of Errors: By William Shakespeare. Presented by Long Beach Shakespeare Company.
Helen Borgers Theatre, 4250 Atlantic Ave. $25; $15. Runs through Aug.
3. 562-997-1494, shorturl.at/wfQlX .
Volunteers: Help Torrance’s nonprofit facility to decorate Happy Hats for hospitalized children with cancer and other critical illnesses in South Bay Hospitals and Hospice. Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays. Happy Hats for Kids in Hospitals, 923 Van Ness Ave.
310-787-0970. Yarn Angels South Bay: A charity group that crochets/knits/quilts/sews articles for seven local charities. Meets second and fourth Monday of the month at St.
Mark’s Presbyterian Church, 24027 Pennsylvania Ave., Lomita. 6-8 p.
m. New members and yarn/fabric donations are welcome. Information: Anna, 310-830-2190; or yarnangels.
wix.com/yarnangelssouthbay . Upcoming 4Girls Workshop: Presented by Getting Inspired 4 Real Life Success.
Salvation Army, 3000 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach. 8:30 a.
m.-noon. Register at 4girls.
org . 25th Annual Team Spirit Long Beach Cancer 5K: Supporting the MemorialCare Todd Caancer Institute. Granada Beach, 1 Granada Ave.
, Long Beach. 7 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 26. Cost to register is $55 after July 26; $70 for onsite registration on Oct.
26. To register for walk or to volunteer, visit shorturl.at/0oti3 .
50th Class Reunion: Leuzinger class of 74. 1970-79 classes welcomed. The Cheesecake Factory, 605 N.
Harbor Drive. 6-11 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 5. $95 per person until Aug.
5. $105 after. 661-803-3921.
Dental Clinic: Hosted by California Dental Association Foundation. Children’s Dental Health Clinic, 455 E. Columbia St.
, Long Beach. Saturday, Aug. 17.
To schedule an appointment in advance, call the CDA Foundation at 916-554-5358. Open House: PAW Veterinary Center celebrates its second anniversay at 1436 Aviation Blvd., Redondo Beach.
10 a.m.-2 p.
m. pawveterinarycenter.com .
Send calendar announcements two weeks prior to the scheduled event to [email protected]..
