April 26
A Chorus Line: Presented by Palos Verdes Performing Arts. Norris Theatre, 27570 Norris Center Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. 7:30 p.m. Also 7:30 p.m. April 27 and 2 p.m. April 28. $100, $90, $50. 310-544-0304, ext. 221, shorturl.at/ghsxy.
Aquarium of the Pacific Teen Science Cafe: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave. 5-7 p.m. 560-570-6610, tinyurl.com/yc7hj76y.
Piano Con Brio: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach. 7:30 p.m. $5-$20. 562-985-7000, shorturl.at/hlG08.
Spirit Riser: Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 7 p.m. $12-$15. shorturl.at/gmFS5.
The Fabulous 50s: Presented by the Long Beach Primetime Players. Silverado Park, 1545 W. 31st St. 11 a.m. 714-269-7496.
April 27
5th Annual Dymally International Jazz/Arts Festival: Dignity Health Sports Park Tennis Stadium, 18400 Avalon Blvd., Carson. 1-9 p.m. $60-$80. =shorturl.at/lxzI5.
Birthday Bash: Celebrating Redondo Beach’s 132 years of existence. Presented by Redondo Beach Historical Society. Morrell House, 302 Flagler Lane. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 310-379-6409.
Call of the Wild: “Youth Poet Laureate Poetry Reading.” Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Casita Bookstore, 1440 E. St. 4-6 p.m. 562-570-5641, tinyurl.com/yc3cvz2u.
Celebrate National Poetry Month: With Jon Pearson and Elya Braden. Redondo Beach Public Library, Main Library, 303 N. Pacific Coast Highway. 1:30-3:30 p.m. 310-318-0675, library.redondo.org.
Cherry Blossom Festival: Presented by 2nd & PCH, 6400 Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach. Noon-6 p.m. Also noon-6 p.m. April 28. shorturl.at/cmoGH.
Dawn of the Dead in 3D: Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 2:30, 6 and 9:30 p.m. $15. shorturl.at/foY27.
Earth Day Teen Climate Fest: Presented by Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Also 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 28. $29.95-$44.95. 562-590-3100, ext. 0, shorturl.at/afqwK.
Festival of Great Reads: Long Beach City College’s Pacific Coast Campus, 1305 Pacific Coast Highway. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. festivalofgreatreads.org.
Junk Journaling: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. El Dorado Public Library, 2900 Studebaker Road, Long Beach. 2-3 p.m. 562-570-3136, https://tinyurl.com/3mbnvus9.
Open Studios Day: Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro. Noon-4 p.m. Register at shorturl.at/suS45.
Pacific Standard Time/Jazz and Tonic: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach. 3 and 7:30 p.m. $5-$20. 562-985-7000, shorturl.at/hlG08.
Plant Sale: Presented by Hermosa Garden Club. Nova Community Church, 4345 Emerald St., Torrance. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Red Not Chili Peppers/Don’t Push: Tributes to Red Hot Chili Peppers and Sublime. Gaslamp, 6251 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach. 8 p.m. $22.50. 562-596-4718, shorturl.at/mrvQT.
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 through noon Apr. 27, when the silent auction closes. Winner need not be present to win. 562-299-6790.
South Coast Rose Society Annual Show/Sale: Palos Verdes Art Center, 5504 Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 310-541-2479, shorturl.at/dCZ16.
Spoken Word/Spoken Art Series: “Ode to the Los Angeles River.” Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 3-4:30 p.m. 562-570-6729, tinyurl.com/3eayvyan.
Tea for Tots: Honoring three-term Long Beach Mayor Beverly O’Neill. Presented by Long Beach Day Nursery. Offices of Kessal, Young and Logan, 400 Oceangate, Suite 1400. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $125. RSVP at shorturl.at/lmtGL.
The Music of Billie Holiday: With Mara Kaye. Grand Annex, 434 W. Sixth St., San Pedro. 8:15 p.m. Pre-concert presentation, 7 p.m. $25-$40. 310-833-4813, shorturl.at/nGOXY.
Tiny Film Fest: Screenings at Art Theatre, 2025 E. Fourth St., Long Beach. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Reception and awards party at Alder and Sage, 366 Cherry Ave. 5-9 p.m. $25-$35. tinyfilmfest.org/program.
The Celebration of the Young Child: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 562-570-5644, tinyurl.com/2s3prfx4.
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.
Whale of a Day: Presented by Rancho Palos Verdes. Point Vicente Interpretive Center, 31501 Palos Verdes Drive West, Rancho Palos Verdes. 10 a,m,-4 p.m. whaleofaday.com.
April 28
4th Annual Long Beach Black Dance Festival: Hosted by the Cray Project. Long Beach Playhouse, 5021 E. Anaheim St. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 614-352-6478, laronicas@crayproject.org.
8th Annual Long Beach Touch-a-Truck: Presented by Justin Rudd. In the beachfront Granada Ave. parking lot, 5000 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. shorturl.at/hCS12.
Celebrating Our Similarities: Celebrating Armenian Heritage. Hosted by Peninsula Friends of the Library. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 2-4 p.m. pvld.org.
Chopin Meditation: With Michel Pascal and pianist Maryna Kysla. Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living, 907 Knob Hill Ave. 12:30 p.m. $35. 310-540-5080, office@redondocsl.org. Also: Drumming Circle, 12:30 p.m.
Holland Festival: Celebrating Dutch King’s Day 2024. POA Gemmrig Park, 7390 Carson Blvd., Long Beach. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $10. Free for children under 12. dutchkingsday.com.
Orchestra at The Beach: With Bel Canto, Cantus and ConChord. Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach. 7:30 p.m. $5-$20. 562-985-7000, shorturl.at/hlG08.
April 29
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.
Corner Pocket/ Coastline A Cappella Ensemble: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach. 7:30 p.m. $5-$20. 562-985-7000, shorturl.at/hlG08.
Welcome Orientation (virtual): Presented by Cancer Support Community South Bay. 11 a.m. To register, visit CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. Information: Carla Bick, cancer support navigator, Carla@CSCSouthbay.org.
April 30
Book Club: “The Final Revival of Opal and Nev,” by Dawnie Walton. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Brewitt Neighborhood Library, 4036 E. Anaheim St. 5:30-6:30 p.m. 562-570-1040, tinyurl.com/2ppzfcte.
Concert Band: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach. 7:30 p.m. $5-$20. 562-985-7000, shorturl.at/hlG08.
Overeaters Anonymous: First Christian Church, Room 9, 2930 El Dorado St., Torrance. 7:30 p.m. Call Jennifer at 310-529-5708.
Plant and Potluck: Moai social event. Presented by Beach Cities Health District. Hopkins Wilderness Park, 1102 Camino Real, Redondo Beach. 10 a.m.-noon. bchd.org/moai.
Yoga Class: Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living, 907 Knob Hill Ave. 11 a.m.-noon. $10. 310-540-5080, office@redondocsl.org.
May 1
Bob Cole Conservatory Symphony Orchestra: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E. Atherton St., Long Beach. 7:30 p.m. $5-$20. 562-985-7000, shorturl.at/hlG08.
Drag Bingo: The Bungalow, 6400 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 200, Long Beach. 7:30 p.m. tinyurl.com/3e9y2xb6.
Kick Off Pride Mixer: Presented by Long Beach LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce. Gaucho Beach, 780 E. Shoreline Drive. 5:30-8 p.m. $20 for chamber members; $30 for future members. 562-225-3198, shorturl.at/kxPT5.
Opening Performance: “What the Constitution Means to Me” by Heidi Schreck. International City Theatre, 330 E. Seaside Way, Long Beach. 7:30 p.m. $32-$37. Runs through May 19. 562-436-4610, shorturl.at/dszNR.
PV Seniors Bohannon Lecture Series: TBD. Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. 10:30-11:30 a.m. 310-377-3003, pvseniors.org.
South Bay Film Society Showing: “Farewell Mr. Haffman.” AMC Rolling Hills, 2591 Airport Drive, Torrance. 7-8:55 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, tinyurl.com/55d44hyc
Virtual Author Talk: “The Mysterious Case of Rudolph Diesel” with author Douglas Brunt. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Noon-1 p.m. 562-570-6128, tinyurl.com/2dxf275d.
Ongoing
Antigone: Presented by Long Beach Shakespeare Company. Helen Borgers Theatre, 4250 Atlantic Ave. $25; $15. Runs through May 4. 562-997-1494, lbshakespeare.org.
Art of Wood Carving: Presented by California Carvers Guild. Meet 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.
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.
Disney on Ice Presents Mickey’s Search Party: Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. $25 and up. Runs through April 28. Information: shorturl.at/wPR56.
Duplicate Bridge Games for Novices and Intermediates: Come make new friends and practice your bridge game. You can come without a partner. South Bay Bridge Club, 24100 Narbonne Ave., Lomita. Tuesdays through June 11, 10 a.m.-noon. Card fee is $12. 310-373-8166, SBBC.Club.manager@gmail.com.
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.
Hamlet: By William Shakespeare. Adapted by James Rice and Amanda Karr. Long Beach Playhouse Mainstage Theatre, 5021 Anaheim St. $20-$25. Runs through May 6. shorturl.at/MSW89.
Men on Boats: By Jaclyn Backhaus. Directed by Meredith Miranda. Long Beach Playhouse Studio Theatre, 5021 Anaheim St. Runs through May 25. $10-$35. shorturl.at/vwM49.
Million Dollar Quartet: Directed by Tim Seib. Presented by Musical Theatre West. Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E. Atherton St., Long Beach. $23 and up. Runs through May 4. 562-856-1999, musical.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.
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.com or 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. Information: Anna, 310-830-2190; or yarnangels.wix.com/yarnangelssouthbay.
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