March 8
Babes on Broadway: Presented by Dirty Little Secrets Burlesque. Harvelle’s, 201 E. Broadway, Long Beach. 8 and 10:30 p.m. $18 and up. tinyurl.com/mvuk5m6n.
Friday Fun: “Fun and Games: India.” Presented by Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library , 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 4-5 p.m. 310-377-9584, ext. 600, tinyurl.com/4h4k9z9v.
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.
Mental Health First Aid Training: Presented by Beach Cities Health District, 514 Prospect Ave., Redondo Beach. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. tinyurl.com/25p2we36.
Merrily We Roll Along: Presented by El Camino College Center for the Arts. Campus Theatre, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance. 8 p.m. Also 8 p.m. March 9 and 3 p.m. March 10. $25/$15 for students with ID. tinyurl.com/42s4d98j.
My Own Private Idaho: Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 4 and 7 p.m. $12. tinyurl.com/wtuc9war.
March 9
15th Annual Saints Run 5K: Presented by St. Anthony High School College Preparatory. Shoreline Aquatic Park, 200 Aquarium Way, Long Beach. 7 a.m. $35/$20 for students 18 and under. tinyurl.com/uw74ye2e.
Brahms Requiem: Presented by Long Beach Symphony. Long Beach Terrace Theater, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. 8 p.m. $32 and up. 562-436-3203, ext. 1, tinyurl.com/ztftevpn.
California Writers Club: “How We Publish Our Books: An Indie Author Panel.” Los Altos United Methodist Church, 5950 E. Willow St., Long Beach. 2:30-5 p.m. calwriterslongbeach.org.
Education Series: “Building Your Strategic Plan,” featuring Kenji Klein. Presented by Downtown Long Beach Alliance. Studio One Eleven, 245 E. Third St., Long Beach. 9-11:30 a.m. Register at tinyurl.com/bdkm4mv6.
Etch and Catch: Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention event. Presented by Long Beach Police Department. Long Beach Health Department, 2525 Grand Ave. 8-9 a.m. 562-570-5273, tinyurl.com/jm6yjztc.
Opening Reception: “Port Trails.” Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro. 3-5 p.m. Exhibit runs through April 6. angelsgateart.org.
Outdoor Volunteer Day: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Abalone Cove Reserve, 5970 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes. 9 a.m.-noon. 310-541-7613, tinyurl.com/2mxw4rvb.
Native Plant Sales: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. George F Canyon Nature Center, 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. 10:30 a.m.-noon. 310-541-7613, pvplc.org/plant-sales.
Nature Club For Kids: All about reptiles. Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. George F Canyon Nature Center, 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. 10:30-11:30 a.m. 310-541-7613, pvplc.org/event/fnc-mar9.
Nature Walk: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Alta Vicente Reserve, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes. 9 a.m. 310-541-7613, pvplc.org/event/nature-walk-mar92024.
Read Across the World: Kwentos at Kanta. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Harte Neighborhood Library, 1595 W. Willow St.. 10:30-11:45 a.m. 562-570-5644, tinyurl.com/4xpfbyrj.
Simply Spice: Gaslamp, 6251 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach. 8 p.m. $25. tinyurl.com/bddemeeu.
Teen Jewelry Making: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. For ages 12-18. 1:30-2:30 p.m. 562-570-6911, tinyurl.com/uv26vumv.
Teen Lit League: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 3-4:30 p.m. 562-570-6610, tinyurl.com/54u2jw87.
The Croods/A New Age: Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 2 and 4 p.m. $15. tinyurl.com/yc55shx9.
The Pirates of Penzance: Presented by Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation. James Armstrong Theater, 3330 Civic Center Drive. 7:30 p.m. $58-$75. 310-781-7171, torrancearts.org/show/pirates-of-penzance.
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.
Women Building Careers: Presented by Gals Starting Over. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 301 Avenue D, Redondo Beach. 9 a.m.-noon. Also March 16, 23. Register at 310-486-5084, deanna.wilbanks4@gmail.com.
March 10
2024 Annual Red Carpet Awards Gala Fundraiser: Art Theatre of Long Beach, 2025 E. Fourth St. 2:30 p.m. $75-$100. tinyurl.com/ffbbx8et.
Annual Literary Women Festival of Authors: Long Beach Convention Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. 7:30 a.m. $15. literarywomen.org.
Children’s Workshop: Flower paintings in watercolor. Museum of Latin American Art, 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach. 1-3 p.m. 562-437-1689, tinyurl.com/598yw45b.
Elemental: Presented by Long Beach Chorale and Chamber Orchestra. Aquarium of the Pacific Honda Pacific Visions Theater, 100 Aquarium Way. 7 p.m. $40 general admission; $15 for students and children. longbeachchorale.org.
International Women’s Day: Museum of Latin American Art Store, 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach. 1-3 p.m. 562-437-1689, tinyurl.com/5dxcampt.
National Kids Spelling Bee: Presented by Justin Rudd. Bay Shore Church fellowship hall, 5100 E. The Toledo, Long Beach. 2 p.m. $20 before event day; $30 day of. justinrudd.com/bee.html.
Passport Fair: Presented by Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 310-377-9584.
Song and Dance: Music for spring. Presented by Palos Verdes Symphonic Band. Salvation Army Torrance Corps, 4223 Emerald St., Torrance. 4-5:30 p.m. pvsband.org/schedule/310-performance.
Team Spectular: Presented by Fusion Studios. Norris Theatre, 27570 Norris Center Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. 2 p.m. $25. 310-544-0403, ext. 221, tinyurl.com/aerpmkrs.
Women’s Circle Group: Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living Teen Room, 907 Knob Hill Ave. 12:30 p.m. 310-540-5080, office@redondocsl.org.
March 11
Artist Talk: Featuring Pao Houa Her. CSULB University Theatre, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach. 2-4:30 p.m. tinyurl.com/3vu3b3rp.
Amateur Orchid Society: St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church hall, 6201 Willow St., Long Beach. 7 p.m. lbaos.org.
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/438ma4ba.
Discovery Film Series: “Colorado River.” Presented by El Camino College Center for the Arts. Marsee Auditorium, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance. 3 and 7:30 p.m. $16/$14 for students and seniors. tinyurl.com/yyy8zyun.
South Bay Camera Club Meeting: Featuring photographer Erik Jay, who will critique prints. Torrance Airport Administration Building, 3301 Airport Drive. 7 p.m. sbccphotos.org.
March 12
Adult Book Discussion of the Month: “American Dirt” by Jeanine Cummins. Led by Senior Librarian, Erin Schoonover. Presented by Redondo Beach Public Library. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Register at tinyurl.com/4u7yhs57.
Cancer Mythbusters (virtual): Led by Neil Bhayani, director of liver, pancreatic and complex cancer surgery at the Association of South Bay Surgeons. Presented by Cancer Support Community South Bay. 5:30-6 p.m. To join this virtual workshop, visit CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. Information: Rebecca Sul, Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
Craft it Out: DIY Felt Bookmarks. Long Beach Public Library. Burnett Neighborhood Library, 560 E. Hill St. 5-6 p.m. 562-570-5230, https://tinyurl.com/5f4rx755
Dawn Unity Group: “Prayer.” Rolling Hills United Methodist Church, 26438 Crenshaw Blvd., Rolling Hills Estates. 7:30. Program will be livestreamed at facebook.com/dawnunitygroup.
Good Afternoon Long Beach Networking Luncheon: Presented by Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. Parkers’ Lighthouse, 435 Shoreline Drive. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $25 for members; $35 for non-members. tinyurl.com/2xw4x49m.
Overeaters Anonymous: First Christian Church, Room 9, 2930 El Dorado St., Torrance. 7:30 p.m. Call Jennifer at 310-529-5708.
Patrick “Blake” Leeper: Paralympic Athlete. Presented by El Camino College Center for the Arts. Marsee Auditorium, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance. 7 p.m. $24/$10 for students with ID. tinyurl.com/bdrsxca4.
Yoga Class: Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living, 907 Knob Hill Ave. 11 a.m.-noon. $10. 310-540-5080, office@redondocsl.org.
March 13
Centering Prayer Group: Led by Greg Johnson and Herb Kaighan. Presented by Mary and Joseph Retreat Center. 7:30-9 p.m. Register at tinyurl.com/tzwv7nht.
Drag Bingo: The Bungalow, 6400 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 200, Long Beach. 7:30 p.m. tinyurl.com/3e9y2xb6.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Workshops: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave. 12:30-1:30 p.m. 562-570-1047, tinyurl.com/3zrpa2tf.
Nutrition Workshop-Easy Cancer-Fighting Breakfast: Led by cancer survivor and integrated nutrition health coach, Paula Marchica. Cancer Support Community South Bay, 2601 Airport Drive, Suite 100, Torrance. 1-2:30 p.m. To register for this in-person workshop, visit www.CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. Information: Rebecca Sul, Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
PV Seniors Bohannon Lecture Series: “Brill Building Rock ‘n’ Roll” part 1, featuring Ann and Lee Strong, music appreciation instructors. Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, Suite 310, Rolling Hills Estates. 10:30-11:30 a.m. 310-377-3003.
Rumble Boxing Pop Up: Presented by 2nd & PCH, 6400 Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach. 9-10 a.m. tinyurl.com/5x3n7jka.
Teen Craft Day: Celebrate Yayoi Kusama. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Los Altos Neighborhood Library, 5614 Britton Drive. 4-5 p.m. 562-570-1045, tinyurl.com/4y9fmza2.
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, southbaycenter.wixsite.com/southbaylgbtcenter.
Mar. 14
Bay Cities Coin Club: Covenant Presbyterian Church, 6323 W. 80th St., Los Angeles. 6:30 p.m. baycitiescoinclub.com, baycitiescoinclub@hotmail.com.
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.
Hawthorne Business Expo: Presented by City of Hawthorne. Hawthorne Memorial Center, 3901 El Segundo Blvd., Hawthorne. 3-7 p.m. Register at hawthornebusinessexpo.org.
Lego Club: Redondo Beach Public Library, North Branch , 2000 Artesia Blvd. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tickets required. Get your tickets at the children’s reference desk 15 minutes before the start of the program. Limit of 40 individuals. 310-318-0675, redondo.org/library.
Open Mic Night: Presented by Grand Vision Foundation. Grand Annex, 434 W. Sixth St., San Pedro. 7-9 p.m. $5. 310-833-4813, tinyurl.com/d92f4pu5.
Ongoing
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.
Ben Hur: By Patrick Barlow. Directed by Gregory Cohen. Long Beach Playhouse Mainstage Theater, 5021 E. Anaheim St. 8 p.m., March 8 and 9, and 2 p.m. March 10. $20-$25. Runs through March 23. 562-494-1014, lbplayhouse.org/event/ben-hur.
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. Thursdays, 3-5 p.m. blanketsoflovesouthbay.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.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance: Peer based support group for people dealing with mood disorders. Meetings are available on Zoom and in person. Contact Scott at 310-497-8801, woodscott516@yahoo.com, or call Peggy at 310-548-3457. For more information, visit 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, Long Beach. Runs through March 2024.
NAMI South Bay: Family and peer support groups for mental illness are meeting virtually at this time. For information on times and dates, visit namisouthbay.com or email Paul Stansbury at 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. For more information, visit weareteamus.com.
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. For more information, call Anna at 310-830-2190 or visit yarnangels.wix.com/yarnangelssouthbay.
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