Aug. 30
Cancer Support (virtual): Federal health benefit laws, led by representatives from the Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration and Covered California. Presented by Cancer Support Community South Bay. Noon-1 p.m. To join this virtual workshop, visit CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. Information: Rebecca Sul, Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
Rapid Response: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Chandler, 94 Buckskin Lane, Rolling Hills Estates. 9 a.m.-noon. 310-541-7613, ext. 215, pvplc.volunteerhub.com/vv2.
Silver Linings Playbook: Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 7:30 and 10:15 p.m. $14.64. shorturl.at/EsPuO.
Aug. 31
Aesop’s Fabulous Fables: Presented by Free Saturday Family Theatre. International City Theatre, 330 E. Seaside Way, Long Beach. 11 a.m. 562-436-4610, ictlongbeach.org/fsft.
Canvas Concert: Featuring violinist Mimi Jung and presented by Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 2-3 p.m. 310-377-9584, pvld.org.
Light at the Lighthouse Music Festival: Point Fermin Park, 807 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. lightatthelighthouse.org.
Long Beach Greek Festival: Festival grounds are at 5761 E. Colorado St. Noon. Aug. 31-Sept. 2. $5. lbgreekfest.org.
Open House: PAW Veterinary Center celebrates its second anniversay at 1436 Aviation Blvd., Redondo Beach.10 a.m.-2 p.m. pawveterinarycenter.com.
Outdoor Volunteer Day: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Agua Amarga Reserve, 6937 Kings Harbor Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes. 9 a.m.-noon. 310-541-7613, ext. 215, pvplc.volunteerhub.com/vv2.
Rapid Response: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Forrestal, 32201 Forrestal Drive, RPV. 9 a.m.-noon. 310-541-7613, ext. 215, pvplc.volunteerhub.com/vv2.
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 Saturday, Aug. 31, when the silent auction closes. Winner need not be present to win. 562-299-6790.
The Dinner Detective: Hosted by Courtyard by Marriott, 500 E. First St., Long Beach. 6-9:15 p.m. $71.95. shorturl.at/fDYc3.
The Fabba Show: Tribute to Abba. Gaslamp, 6251 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach. 8 p.m. $30.02. shorturl.at/yEgo4.
The Outsiders: Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 4:30, 7 and 9:30 p.m. $14.64. shorturl.at/VshLf.
Trans Resource Event: South Bay LGBTQ Center, 16610 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 310-328-6550.
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.
Sept. 1
South Bay Bromeliad Meeting: “Complex Connections of Bromeliad Biota,” featuring Sandy Masuo, botanical content specialist at the Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, RHE. 1:30 p.m. shorturl.at/Vy8Zy.
The Passion of Joan of Arc: Presented by the Art Theatre of Long Beach, 2025 E. Fourth St. 6:30 p.m. $20-$23. shorturl.at/YA61v.
Sept. 2
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.
Sept. 3
Food and Mood Sharing Circle: Led by instructor Lily Hanna and presented by Cancer Support Community South Bay, 2601 Airport Drive, Suite 100, Torrance. Noon-1 p.m. To register for this in-person workshop, visit CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. Information: Rebecca Sul, Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
Lego Creativity Lab: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Harte Neighborhood Library, 1595 W. Willow St. 3-4 p.m. 562-570-1044, longbeach.gov/library.
Overeaters Anonymous: First Christian Church, Room 9, 2930 El Dorado St., Torrance. 7:30 p.m. Call Jennifer at 310-529-5708.
Social Hour (virtual): With Beach Cities Health District care manager. 10-11 a.m. Register at shorturl.at/IBj6n.
Spanish Language Social Group: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave. 4-5 p.m. 562-570-1047, longbeach.gov/library.
Yoga Class: Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living, 907 Knob Hill Ave. 11 a.m.-noon. $10. 310-540-5080, office@redondocsl.org.
Sept. 4
First Wednesdays: “A Giant Comeback: Recovery of the Giant Sea Bass.” Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way. 7-9 p.m. $5-$10. 562-590-3100, shorturl.at/Em4JZ.
Good Morning, Palos Verdes! Breakfast Networking: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. Good Stuff, 550 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. 7:30 a.m. $25 for members; $35 for guests and prospective members. 310-377-8111, palosverdeschamber.com.
PV Seniors Bohannon Lecture Series: “Palos Verdes Goes Hollywood,” featuring Tennessee Gardner, Palos Verdes Library District archivist. Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, RHE. 10:30-11:30 a.m. 310-377-3003, pvseniors.org.
Sepsis and Aging: Prevention and early detection strategies, presented by Long Beach Public Library. 9-9:20 a.m. 562-570-6128, longbeach.gov/library.
Shoreline Speakers 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. 7-8 a.m. over Zoom. Information and to receive link: jgrobaty@gmail.com.
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.
Sept. 5
First Thursday Art Walk: Presented by San Pedro Waterfront Arts District. Takes place within Pacific Avenue, Harbor Boulevard, and Fourth and Ninth streets in San Pedro. 5:30-8:30 p.m. sanpedrowaterfrontartsdistrict.com.
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.
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.
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.
Chekhov In Shorts: Translated and adapted by Diane Benedict, and presented by Long Beach Shakespeare Company. Helen Borgers Theatre, 4250 Atlantic Ave. Runs through Sept. 20. $15-$25. 562-997-1494, shorturl.at/oRy2Q.
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, Manhattan Beach. 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.
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. Information: 424-241-0058, contact@weareteamus.co or weareteamus.co.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly: The Harbor Church, 25401 S. Western Ave., Lomita. 7 p.m. every Tuesday. 310-378-2920.
The Double V: Based on true events. By Carole Eglash-Kosoff and directed by Michael A. Shepperd. International City Theatre, 300 E. Seaside Way., Long Beach. Runs through Sept. 8. $32-$37. 562-436-4610, ictlongbeach.org.
The Pillowman: A horror thriller by Martin McDonagh and directed by Carl DaSilva. Presented by Long Beach Playhouse Theater. Studio Theater, 5021 E. Anaheim St. Runs through Sept. 28. 562-494-1014, shorturl.at/ujhR5.
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: Marie, 310-327-9890; or yarnangels.wix.com/yarnangelssouthbay.
Upcoming
14th Annual Dancing For Our Stars: Benefiting the life-saving care of MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital. The Westin, 333 E. Ocean Blvd. 5-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7. 562-933-4483, shorturl.at/TMGfb.
25th Annual Team Spirit Long Beach Cancer 5K: Supporting the MemorialCare Todd Cancer Institute. Granada Beach, 1 Granada Ave. 7 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. Cost to register is $55, $70 for on-site registration on Oct. 26. To register for walk or to volunteer: shorturl.at/0oti3.
50th Class Reunion: Leuzinger class of 1974. ’70-’79 classes welcome. The Cheesecake Factory, 605 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach. 6-11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. $105. 661-803-3921.
Row for a Reason: Presented by Body One Fitness and benefiting Cancer Support Community South Bay. Body One Fitness, 201 Herondo St., Suite 100, Redondo Beach. 4-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, , and 7 a.m.-noon Saturday, Sept. 7. $50 donation. Register at rowforareason.org.
Women Building Careers Workshop Series: Presented by Gals Starting Over. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 301 Avenue D, Redondo Beach. 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 14, 21 and 28. 310-486-5084, deanna.wilbanks4@gmail.com.
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