Feb. 16
BHM African Drums: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Dana Neighborhood Library, 3680 Atlantic Ave. 10:30-11:30 a.m. 562-570-1042, tinyurl.com/2v7b92b7.
Book Sale: Presented by Peninsula Friends of the Library. Malaga Cove Library, 2400 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Also 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 17. 310-377-9584, ext. 553.
Lenten Fish Fry: Presented by Torrance Knights of Columbus 4919. Nativity Church Annex, 1415 Engracia Ave. 5-7 p.m. $7-$12. 310-974-2279.
Love’s Labour’s Lost: Presented by Long Beach Shakespeare Company. Helen Borgers Theatre, 4250 Atlantic Ave. 8 p.m. Also 8 p.m. Feb. 17. $15/$25. 562-997-1494, tinyurl.com/3pv5hccy.
The Healing Power of Passion (virtual): Led by life and career coach Mary Lyn Miller. Presented by Cancer Support Community South Bay. Noon-1:15 p.m. To join this virtual workshop, visit CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. Information: Rebecca Sul, Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
The Love Witch: Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 4 and 7 p.m. $12. tinyurl.com/2t9n6jwy.
Feb. 17
2nd Annual Bob Long Memorial Mutt Run: Benefiting Long Beach Animal Care Services. Claremont Ramp, 5350 E. Ocean Blvd. 1K/5K runs. Human-only runners start at 8 a.m. Human/canine event starts at 9 a.m. $35-$60. signalhillrotary.org/lb-mutt-run.
30-Minute Beach Cleanup: Presented by Justin Rudd, at 1 S. Granada Ave., Long Beach. 9:30-10:30 a.m. justinrudd.com/beachcleanup
Baby Bushka: Presented by Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation. James Armstrong Theater, 3330 Civic Center Drive. 8 p.m. $35-$45. 310-781-7171, torrancearts.org/show/baby-bushka.
Bridge for Kids, Families and Friends: Presented by South Bay Bridge Club, 24100 Narbonne Ave., Lomita. 10 a.m.-noon. 10-week course with first four lessons free and $15 per class thereafter. Through March 28. 310-373-8166, SBBC.Club.manager@gmail.com.
Celebrating Our Similarities: Celebrating Black heritage. Hosted by Peninsula Friends of the Library. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. tinyurl.com/46z3tbrr.
Celebrity Lecture Series: “Airborne Window on the Universe,” featuring Craig O’Mara, NASA research pilot. Western Museum of Flight, 3315 Airport Drive, Torrance. 11 a.m. Free for members; $15 for non-members. 310-326-9544, wmof.com.
Education Series: “For Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses.” Presented by Downtown Long Beach Alliance. Studio One Eleven, 245 E. Third St. 9-11:30 a.m. Register at tinyurl.com/bdkm4mv6.
Faculty Artist Recital: Featuring flutist Darrin Thaves. Presented by Bob Cole Conservancy of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach. 7:30 p.m. $5-$20. 562-985-7000, tinyurl.com/3kuzwu73.
Guided Nature Walk: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. 10:30 a.m. 310-541-7613, tinyurl.com/3kuzwu73.
Let Them Eat Books: Presented by Free Saturday Family Theatre. International City Theatre, 330 E. Seaside Way, Long Beach. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. ictlongbeach.org/fsft.
Lunar New Year Celebration: Presented by 2nd and PCH on Seaport Way, 6400 Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach. Noon-5 p.m. tinyurl.com/4yu5abck.
Outdoor Volunteer Day: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Alta Vicente Reserve, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes. 9 a.m.-noon. 310-541-7613, tinyurl.com/5dw4zb8e.
Pictures at an Exhibit: Presented by Long Beach Symphony. Terrace Theater, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. 8 p.m. $32 and up. 562-436-3203, ext. 1, tinyurl.com/4b57hjvv.
The Wiz: Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 6:30 p.m. $15. tinyurl.com/37mt99td.
VEX Robotics Tournament: Palos Verdes Peninsula High School Kelly Johnson Field House, 27118 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m. tinyurl.com/ye3juu4b.
Wandering Jews Hike: Saturday afternoon hikes in Palos Verdes. Most hikes are easy or moderate, take 1-2 hours, and start at 2:15 p.m. Some are followed by potluck dinners. Adults, kids, seniors, and dogs are welcome. Information: wanderingjewscnt@gmail.com.
Feb. 18
19th Annual Bulldog Beauty Contest: Presented by Justin Rudd. Rosie’s Dog Beach, 4800 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach. 9 a.m. $10 in advance/$20. Register at justinrudd.com/bulldog.
Angels With Dirty Faces: Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 3 p.m. $12. tinyurl.com/33cu5bmb.
Dino Light: A Glow-in-the-Dark Adventure. Presented by Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation. James Armstrong Theater, 3330 Civic Center Drive. 2 and 5 p.m. 310-781-7171, torrancearts.org/show/dino-light.
Jazz Tribute to Black Artists: Presented by Bob Cole Conservancy of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach. 7 p.m. $5-$20. 562-985-7000, tinyurl.com/3z46e2rm.
Mahler’s Titan: Presented by Peninsula Symphony Association. Redondo Beach Union High School, 631 Vincent St. 5-6:30 p.m. 310-544-0320, pensym.org.
Feb. 19
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, tinyurl.com/yfuh9pfm.
Cross Culture: “Conversations on complex issues that matter.” St. Peter’s by the Sea, 6410 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes. 7-8 p.m. tinyurl.com/yc848t6v.
Men’s Spirit Group: Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living Foyer, 907 Knob Hill Ave. 7 p.m. 310-540-5080, office@redondocsl.org.
Feb. 20
Black History Art Workshop: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Brewitt Neighborhood Library, 4036 E. Anaheim St. 5:30-6:30 p.m. 562-570-1040, tinyurl.com/3wan5xvm.
Cancer Support-From Loss to Power (virtual): Led by Ciena Rose William. Presented by Cancer Support Community South Bay. Noon-1:30 p.m. To join this virtual workshop, visit CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. Information: Rebecca Sul, Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
Colorful Printing Press: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 4-6:30 p.m. 562-570-5756, tinyurl.com/m72f7s5m.
Frontiers in Addiction Lecture Series: “Neurotherapy in the Treatment of Truama and Addiction: Use of Neurofeedback, Biofeedback and Entrainment to Quiet the Brain and Reach the Mind,” featuring Deirdre Stewart. 9-10:30 a.m. Register at tinyurl.com/bddfh4f2.
Overeaters Anonymous: First Christian Church, Room 9, 2930 El Dorado St., Torrance. 7:30 p.m. Call Jennifer at 310-529-5708.
Release Team Tension: Presented by Long Beach LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce. Beach Garden Social House, 1923 E. Broadway, Long Beach. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $25-$30. lbglcc.org.
Teen Cafe: “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Burnett Neighborhood Library, 560 E. Hill St. 3:30-6:30 p.m. 562-570-1041, tinyurl.com/y5kdwexc.
Virtual Author Talk: “Exploring Identity, Love, and Being Black in Fiction Writing,” featuring author Jason Mott. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. 1-2 p.m. 562-570-7500, tinyurl.com/29my9umn.
Virtual Social Hour: With Beach Cities Health District Care Manager. 10-11 a.m. Register at tinyurl.com/ycyadvsv.
What Is Your Business Worth (virtual): Presented by Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Register at tinyurl.com/yc437pbr.
Yoga Class: Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living, 907 Knob Hill Ave. 11 a.m.-noon. $10. 310-540-5080, office@redondocsl.org.
Feb. 21
Basquiat Self Portraits: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Los Altos Neighborhood Library, 5614 Britton Drive. 4-5 p.m. 562-570-1045, tinyurl.com/m49994k.
Drag Bingo: The Bungalow, 6400 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 200, Long Beach. 7:30 p.m. tinyurl.com/3e9y2xb6.
PV Seniors Bohannon Lecture Series: “The Golden Age of British Mysteries,” featuring writer Ellen Mintz. Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, Suite 310, Rolling Hills Estates. 10:30-11:30 a.m. 310-377-3003.
South Bay Film Society Showing: “2024 Oscar Live Action Shorts.” AMC Rolling Hills, 2591 Airport Drive, Torrance. 6:45-9 p.m. 310-326-1167, southbayfilmsociety.com/events.
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, lgbtqcenters.org.
Feb. 22
Beginner Bridge Lessons: Presented by South Bay Bridge Club, 24100 Narbonne Ave., Lomita. 3:30-5:30 p.m. 10-week course with first 4 lessons free, and $15 per class thereafter. Through March 28. 310-373-8166, SBBC.Club.manager@gmail.com.
Create a Themed Garden: Family program. Redondo Beach Public Library, Main Library, 303 N. Pacific Coast Highway. 11 a.m.-noon. 310-318-0675, library.redondo.org.
Virtual Workshop: “Accessing Affordable Dementia Care.” Presented by Beach Cities Health District. 3-4:30 p.m. 310-374-3426, Opt. 1, bchd.org/cognitivehealth
Ongoing
42nd Street: Presented by Musical Theatre West. Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E. Atherton St., Long Beach. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15, 8 p.m. Feb. 16, 2 and 8 p.m. Feb. 17, and 1 p.m. Feb. 18. $35 and up. Runs through Feb. 25. 562-856-1999, musical.org.
Alexey Steele-Love My Neighbor Project: Presented by California Creative Corps and African American Cultural Center of Long Beach. Expo Arts Center at Bixby Knolls, 4321 Atlantic Ave. Exhibit runs through Feb. 24. 2-7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays. tinyurl.com/3tk55cca.
Art of Wood Carving: Presented by California Carvers Guild. Meet every Monday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to noon. Senior Center, 1150 E. Fourth St., Room 207, Long Beach. 562-570-3500.
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.
Celebrating the AAPI Community Through Art: Presented by Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library Foyer, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. Through Feb. 23. 310-377-9584, ext. 601, pvld.org/artinourlibrary/calendar.
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.
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.
Exhibit: “Portraits, Figures and Animals from the Artist Journey of Bernette Derpaulian.” Long Beach Playhouse Gallery, 5021 Anaheim St. Runs through April 28. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays.
Exhibit: “Professional Artist Fellows.” Presented by Arts Council for Long Beach. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. Runs through March.
JLI/Advice for Life: Hosted by Jewish Community Center of the South Bay, 2108 Vail Ave., Redondo Beach. W9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Feb. 28. RSVP at 310-214-4999 or jccmb.com.
Line Dance Classes: Hosted by Redondo Beach Elks Lodge, 315 Esplanade. 6:30-8:45 p.m. Mondays. Beginner’s class starts at 6:30 p.m. Improver/Intermediate starts at 7:40. $10 for each class; $15 for both. Classes run thru March 5. 310-372-8488.
Marilyn, Mom, and Me: Written and directed by Luke Yankee. Presented by International City Theatre. Beverly O’Neill Theater, 330 E. Seaside Way, Long Beach. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15-17, and 2 p.m. Feb. 18. Through March 3. 562-436-4610, tinyurl.com/2mxx6zu6.
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.
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. 424-241-0058, contact@weareteamus.com. Information: weareteamus.com.
Taking Care of Business/Next Steps After a Loss Workshop: Taking Time: South Bay (Taking Time), a bereavement support non-profit is providing a three-week workshop for persons needing to navigate financial, legal, logistical and/or practical steps after the death of a family member. 10:30 a.m.-noon Feb 6, 13 and 20. Pre-registration is required. Information: 424-634-1956. or takingtime.org or info@takingtime.org.
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.
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