June 18
Five-day Silent, Directed Retreat: Led by spiritual directors Sr. Pascazia Kinkuhaire, Sue Ballotti and Fr. Joseph Miller. Presented by Mary and Joseph Retreat Center, 5300 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. $600 for single room, $425 for commuter. maryjoseph.org.
Bid Daddy: Presented by Roadium Open Air Market, 2500 W Redondo Beach Blvd, Torrance. $30. 8:00 p.m. eventbrite.com.
Twister: Presented by Gardena Drive-in Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. $30. 10:45 p.m. -12:40 a.m. eventbrite.com.
Seaside Lagoon reopens: Salt-water pools, slides, sand play and more fill the day at Seaside Lagoon, 200 Portofino Way in Redondo Beach. Open 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Friday to Sunday. Visit redondo.org for details.
June 19
Hermosa Beach Community Garden: Visit the community garden at 425 Valley Drive in Hermosa Beach, from 10 a.m. to noon for an open house and plant sale. Vegetables, herbs, succulents and flowers are among the items available to purchase. For $5, visitors can enter a raffle drawing for a potted olive shrub. Activities for children include a program about monarch butterflies and a free milkweed plant.
Roundhouse Aquarium: The grand reopening of the Roundhouse Aquarium at the end of the Manhattan Beach Pier will take place from noon to 6 p.m. The events will feature craft and activity tables, prizes, outdoor fun, and live musical performances by Jefferson Graham and Paul Ellis. Admission is free but donations are welcome. Information: roundhouseaquarium.org.
The Fenians perform at TPAC: In-person concerts are back at Torino Plaza of the Torrance Cultural Arts Center, 3330 Civic Center Drive. All shows start at 7 p.m. and tickets start at $32 each. Visit torrancearts.org for details. This week’s performers are The Fenians and the next scheduled show is on July 3, featuring the LA All Stars of Funk.
June 20
2ND & PCH: Celebrate Father’s Day with shopping, dining, and a live performance from southern California band Feed the Kitty on the grand staircase from noon to 2:00 pm, 6400 Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach. 2ndandpch.com
Weekly Farmers Market: Freshly harvested fruit, vegetables, flowers, eggs and more from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays at the Farmers Market, 27118 Silver Spur Rd. in Rolling Hills Estates.
June 21
Kids activities at the library: Recurring Monday events for kids include Magnificent Monday Stories and More, with sessions at 10:15 and 11 a.m. at the Malaga Cove Library, 2400 Vía Campesina. Also Construction Zone Playtime from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Peninsula Center, 701 Silver Spur Road.
Mindfulness workshop: The South Bay chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness holds its June monthly meeting online at 7:30 p.m. Presenter Cheryl Tchir will lead a workshop, “Mindfulness and Meditation,” and discuss how it can be helpful in dealing with mental illness. Information on how to attend: namisouthbay.com.
June 22
Book Sale: Presented by Friends of Redondo Beach Public Library, lobby of the Main Library, 303 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. redondobeachlibraryfriends.com.
Overeaters Anonymous: 7:30 p.m. Contact Jennifer at 310-529-5708 for Zoom code.
June 23
Bohannon Lecture Series: “Beyond the Simple iPhone Selfie.” Presented by Peninsula Seniors. 10:30 a.m.-noon. pvseniors.org.
Toastmasters South Bay Club 280: 7-9 p.m. Call 310-532-1209 for link information. Information: southbaytoastmasters.org.
June 24
“Brain It On” virtual summit: Celebrities and experts on brain health join forces for an event focusing on actionable steps for prolonged cognitive wellness. Register online via the Events section of the website kensingtonredondobeach.com.
South Bay Film Society Film Virtual Showings: “Two Lottery Tickets.”. Information: southbayfilmsociety.com.
Ongoing
Annual Student Art Exhibit (virtual): Presented by Palos Verdes Art Center. Curated by Gail Phinney, Community Engagement Director and Aaron Sheppard, Curator. Runs through June 28. pvartcenter.org/pvac-annual-student-art-exhibition-2021.
Keep the Lights On Benefit Concert: Grasan Kingsberry. Presented by Musical Theatre West. Streaming thru June 20. $27.50. stellartickets.com/o/musical-theatre-west/events/keep-the-lights-on-grasan-kingsberry?aff=mtwwebsitektloconcertsgk.
NAMI South Bay: Family and peer support groups for mental illness are meeting virtually at this time. Information on times and dates, visit namisouthbay.com or email Paul Stansbury at pstans5@aol.com.
Soundpedro: Presented by FLOOD and Angels Gate Cultural Center. 7-9:15 p.m. Through Nov. 27. soundpedro.org/soundpedro-2021.
Summer Concerts in the Plaza: Enjoy the outdoors at the new Summer Concert Series featuring up-and-coming musical acts. 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays from June 17 to Aug. 28 at Manhattan Village, 3200 Sepulveda Boulevard, Manhattan Beach. acousticspottalent.com.
The Importance of Being Earnest: Presented by the Long Beach Shakespeare Company. Streaming through June 27. $35 per household. lbshakespeare.org.
Virtual Theater Series: “The Test” by Rom Watson and directed by Shari Barre. Presented by Kentwood Players. ThroughJune 20. On YouTube.
Yarn Angels South Bay: Currently not holding meetings but the group continue to crochet, knit, quilt and sew for seven local charities. New members and donations are welcome. Information: Anna, 310-830-2190; or yarnangels.wixsite.com.
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