Friday, June 7
Game On
The Gallery of Hermosa, 138 Pier Ave., will host a reception for “Game On,” a new original artwork exhibit from 5 to 8 p.m. The exhibit and sale will feature local and national artists showcasing their work around the theme of sports and athletics. Refreshments will be served. The event is free. For more information, visit galleryofhermosa.com.
Saturday, June 8
Bustin’ Out All Over
April’s Fools Comedy Improv Troupe presents “June is Bustin’ Out All Over” at the Pier Avenue Second Story Theater, 710 Pier Ave., in Hermosa Beach, at 7:30 p.m. The show is directed by Rick Hankus and Rashel Mereness. Tickets cost $12 for general admission and $10 for seniors. To purchase tickets, call 310-318-1705 or visit aprilsfoolsimprov.com.
Kick-Off Summer Carnival
Redondo Beach Public Library presents the Summer Reading Program’s Family Kick-Off Carnival at the Main Library, 303 N. Pacific Coast Highway, from noon to 3 p.m. The whole family is welcome to enjoy games, win prizes and more. For more information, call 310-318-0675 or visit library.redondo.org.
Sunday, June 9
Documentary Screening
Join Beach Cities Health District for a screening and panel discussion of “Outsider” at the Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living, 907 Knob Hill, from 2:30 to 5 p.m. “Outsider” presents a rarely seen, candid view of a family’s journey dealing with mental illness and captures how creativity – the act of creating – can save us and keep us tethered even in the worst of times. The event is free. For more information and to register, visit bchd.org/series.
The Mighty Echoes
Congregation Ner Tamid, 5721 Crestridge Road, in Rancho Palos Verdes, will welcome the Mighty Echoes A Cappella Doo Wap at 7 p.m. The Mighty Echoes are an American a cappella doo-wop quartet from Los Angeles. They have appeared on television shows “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” and “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.” Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door and $10 for children under 13. RSVP at nertamid.com/mighty. For more information, call 310-377-2732 or email ellieberk@nertamid.com
Tuesday, June 11
Flag Day Ceremony
Redondo Beach Elks Lodge No. 1378, 315 Esplanade, invites the South Bay community to a moving tribute to the history of our country’s flag. The ceremony will begin at 7 p.m., with a flag retirement at 7:45 p.m. Dinner will be served from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. and will consist of chicken fettuccini alfredo, salad and dessert. Dinner is $15 and reservations are requested. For more information and to make dinner reservations, call the lodge office at 310-372-8488.
Wednesday, June 12
Blue Zones Project Social Hour
Join Beach Cities Health District for Blue Zones Project Social Hour at Playa Hermosa, 19 Pier Ave., in Hermosa Beach. Blue Zones Project’s quarterly Social Hour is an opportunity to experience good company and practice some of Blue Zones Project’s “Power 9 Principles of Longevity,” including “Down Shift” and “Positive Pack,” at a Blue Zones Project-approved restaurant. The event is free. For more information and to register, visit bdch.org/socialhour.
Ice Cream Party
The Jewish Community Center of the South Bay, 2108 Vail Ave., in Redondo Beach, will host a Shavout Ice Cream Party at 11 a.m. Come with your family, celebrate the giving of the Torah and a reading of the Ten Commandments, followed by an ice cream party. This event is free to the public. To RSVP, call 310-214-4999 or visit shorturl.at/8gI31.
Ongoing
Support Group
Taking Time Bereavement Support Group offers a three-week workshop for people needing to navigate financial, legal and/or practical tasks after the death of a family member. These dates are June 4, 11 and 18. Pre-registration is required. For information, call 424-634-1956, visit takingtime.org, or email info@takingtime.org.
Upcoming
Glory, Hallelujah, Freedom
Los Cancioneros Master Chorale will presents “Glory, Hallelujah, Freedom” at James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, in Torrance at 7 p.m. June 16. Celebrate the dreams of all people who call America home. From Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” to “Battle Hymn of the Republic” and more, the music presented here promises offer the most uplifting choral program of the year. Tickets cost $35 for general admission and $25 for students. For more information and tickets, call 310-781-7171 or visit lcmasterchorale.com.
Live shows at TOCA
The Torrance Cultural Arts Center, 3330 Civic Center Drive, provides diverse, live entertainment by noteworthy performers. Upcoming attractions include “Don Quixote,” featuring the San Pedro City Ballet, at 8 p.m. June 14 and 2 p.m. June 15; and “Toca Palooza” at 11 a.m. June 22. More information, go to torrancearts.org.
Classics at Old Town
Vintage movies, music on a historic Wurlitzer pipe organ and old-fashioned sing-a-longs can be enjoyed at the Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St., in El Segundo. This weekend’s feature will be “The Wizard of Oz” (1939) at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, June 8, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 9. Tickets online at oldtownmusichall.org.
Art films in the South Bay
The South Bay Film Society offers art-house features in the AMC Rolling Hills theater 2591 Airport Drive, in Torrance. Films often sell out ahead of time. In the coming weeks, the schedule will include “Stay With Us” on June 26, “Girls Will Be Girls on July 10 and “Daddio” on June 12. Purchase tickets online at southbayfilmsociety.com.
Live Entertainment
Baleen in the Portofino: 8 to 11 p.m. every Friday and Saturday at the Baleen Kitchen in the Portofino Hotel, 260 Portofino Way, in Redondo Beach. Information: hotelportofino.com/local-experiences.
Brews Hall: The Brews Hall, 73 Pier Ave., in Hermosa Beach, has live music most weekends, from 5 to 8 p.m. on Fridays, 8 to 11 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 3 p.m. Sundays. For updates, visit hermosabeach.thebrewshall.com.
The Bull Pen: The Bull Pen, 314 Avenue I, in Redondo Beach, has musicians on most Friday and Saturday nights. Information: thebullpenredondo.com.
Comedy and Magic Club: Top performers appear regularly at the South Bay’s premier venue, the Comedy and Magic Club, 1018 Hermosa Ave., in Hermosa Beach. Information: thecomedyandmagicclub.com.
The Lighthouse: The Lighthouse, 30 Pier Ave., in Hermosa Beach, has live shows most days from 4 to 7 p.m. Information: thelighthousecafe.net.
Saint Rocke: Live performers take the stage regularly at Saint Rocke, 142 Pacific Coast Highway, Hermosa Beach. Upcoming shows are Raptors & Upper Downer with Heartwells & Toxins on Thursday, June 6; Gary Hoey on Friday, June 7; Fast Times — ’80s Concert Experience on Saturday, June 8; The Dark Wave, featuring disco, ’80s and funk on Sunday, June 9; and Jack Daniel’s Presents: Big Shot Karaoke on Wednesday, June 12. Complete schedule on saintrocke.com.
Starboard Attitude: Starboard Attitude (New), on the Redondo Beach Pier, has live music Friday to Sunday, as well as weeknight karaoke. Details on the bar’s Facebook page.
Shade hotels: Fridays and Saturdays at Zinc restaurant in the Shade Hotel, 1221 N. Valley Drive, in Manhattan Beach. Information: shadehotel.com.
Strand House: Music and an ocean view can be enjoyed in the evenings Thursday to Saturday at The Strand House, 117 Manhattan Beach Blvd., in Manhattan Beach. Information: thestrandhousemb.com.
Uncorked: Musicians perform during varying afternoon and evening hours Thursday through Sunday at the wine shop Uncorked, 302 Pier Ave., in Hermosa Beach. Occasional music also at Manhattan Beach location, 1000 Manhattan Ave. Information: uncorkedwineshops.com.
Vista has sunset vibes: Guests of all ages are welcome for DJ music and “silent disco” dancing on the stages at Vista, 11 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach, from 5 to 10 p.m. on the first Sunday of every month. Tickets and information: sunsetvibesevents.com.
Recurring Meet-ups/Events
Blankets of Love: Convenes weekly from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursdays at the Manhattan Beach Joslyn Center. Help make blankets for in-need families. Information: blanketsoflovesouthbay.com.
Bird enthusiasts: The South Bay Bird Society meets once per month in Hermosa Beach and virtually on Zoom. Information: sobaybirdsoc.com.
Book and story groups: Readers of all ages can attend story times, book groups and author talks through the Redondo Beach Public Library (redondo.org/cals/library.asp), and also Pages bookstore in Manhattan Beach (pagesabookstore.com).
Coin Club: The Bay Cities Coin Club welcomes participants of all ages and meets one Thursday per month at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 6323 W. 80th St., in Los Angeles. Information: baycitiescoinclub.com.
Divorce Workshop: The Law Offices of Kevin J. Kensik offers a divorce workshop for people who need help connecing with legal, financial and emotional professionals who specialize in divorce from 9 a.m. to noon every second Saturday of the month at Zamperini Field Airport. Information: 310-891-2300.
Hiking in the Peninsula: Join the “Wandering Jews” for Saturday afternoon hikes in Palos Verdes. Send an email to wanderingjewscnt@gmail.com for the next meeting time and place.
Library book sale/Hermosa: The HB Friends of the Library store operates next to the Community Center parking lot, 710 Pier Ave. Information: hbfol.org.
Library book sale/Redondo: The Friends of the RB Public Library, 303 N. Pacific Coast Highway, has items for sale Tuesday to Saturday; times vary. Information: redondobeachlibraryfriends.com.
Library book sale/Manhattan: Used books can be purchased quarterly at live sales, or any time via the honor system in the Friends of the Library section of the library, 1320 Highland Ave.
Photography group: The South Bay Camera Club gathers on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at the Torrance Airport’s Administration Building, 3301 Airport Drive, and sometimes on Zoom. Information: donstouder@ca.rr.com or sbccphotos.org.
Social connections at BCHD: Those seeking ways to keep busy or seeking other ways to connect with others can join Beach Cities Health District’s social hours and chat sessions. Register and get a Zoom link at bchd.org.
Scottish Dancing: Classes in Scottish Ballroom Dancing take place Friday evenings and Thursday mornings at locations in Torrance and Redondo Beach. For information, email Kris at rscds.la@gmail.com.
Tango lessons: Dance the Tango at the Woman’s Club of Redondo Beach on Monday evenings; no partner necessary. Information: danitangoargentino@gmail.com.
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