May 3
A Chorus Line: Presented by Palos Verdes Performing Arts. Norris Theatre, 27570 Norris Center Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. 7:30 p.m. Also 2 and 7:30 p.m. May 4, and 2 p.m. May 5. $100, $90 or $50. 310-544-0304, ext. 221, shorturl.at/ghsxy.
Hamlet: By William Shakespeare. Adapted by James Rice and Amanda Karr. Long Beach Playhouse Mainstage Theatre, 5021 Anaheim St. 8 p.m. Also 8 p.m. May 4. $20-$25. shorturl.at/MSW89.
La Mujer Murcielago: Presented by Trash Mex. Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 8 p.m. $15. shorturl.at/hqV78.
Movie Screening: “1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture.” First Congregational Church of Long Beach, 241 Cedar Ave. 7-9 p.m. shorturl.at/qABEK.
Opening Reception: PVAC Annual Student Art Exhibition. Palos Verdes Art Center, 5504 Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. 3-6 p.m. Exhibit runs through May 25. 310-541-2479, shorturl.at/yzO05.
Piano Plus: 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.
Rotary Roast: Honoring Randy Gordon. Presented by Rotary Club of Long Beach. Westin Hotel, 333 E. Ocean Blvd. 5:30 p.m. $125. rotarylongbeach.org.
Special AAPI Preschool Storytime: For ages 3-5. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Alamitos Neighborhood Library, 1836 E. Third St. 10:30-11 a.m. 562-570-1037, tinyurl.com/5n8awdav.
Spring Dance Concert: Presented by El Camino College Center for the Arts. Marsee Auditorium, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance. 8 p.m. Also 8 p.m. May 4 and 3 p.m. May 5. $15, or $10 with student identification. shorturl.at/gBGY5.
May 4
5th Annual Long Beach Filipino Festival: Jackie Robinson Academy, 2750 Pine Ave., Long Beach. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. $5. shorturl.at/iqtx1.
7th Annual Senior Fest: Presented by Long Beach Gray Panthers. Long Beach Senior Center, 1150 E. Fourth St. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 562-336-1595, longbeachgraypanthers.org.
Abby Posner/The Big Fall Band: Opener is Joselyn and Don. Presented by Grand Vision Foundation. Grand Annex, 434 W. Sixth St., San Pedro. 8:15 p.m. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. $20-$35. 310-833-4813, shorturl.at/best5.
Accordion Meet-up: Accordion players of all levels and listeners are invited to the jam. Long Beach Senior Center, 1150 E. Fourth St. 10:30 a.m. 310-210-3297.
An Evening with Roger McGuinn: Presented by Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation. James Armstrong Theater, 3330 Civic Center Drive. 8 p.m. $50-$60. 310-781-7171, shorturl.at/bnDI3.
Celebrating Music: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E. Atherton St., Long Beach. 7:30 p.m. $25. 562-985-7000, shorturl.at/hlG08.
Disco Fever Dance Party: Featuring Classical Night Fever. Presented by Long Beach Symphony. Long Beach Arena, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. 8 p.m. $30 and up. 562-436-3203, ext. 1, shorturl.at/LRYZ8.
Earth Day Festival: Presented by Willmore City Heritage Association. Sowing Seeds of Change, 620 San Francisco Ave., Long Beach. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. shorturl.at/oOUZ7.
Festival of AAPI Books: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 562-570-1044, tinyurl.com/88d5mbx5.
Guided Nature Walk: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. George F Canyon Nature Preserve, 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. 10:30 a.m. 310-541-7613, pvplc.org.
Long Beach Blue Grass Festival: The Shell, 701-939 Federation Drive. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. shorturl.at/eHITZ.
May the Fourth: A Star Wars Holiday Event. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 1-3 p.m. 562-570-6420, tinyurl.com/5dfd7jvy.
May the Free Comic Book Day Be With You: Presented by Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 2-4 p.m. pvld.org.
Outdoor Volunteer Day: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Alta Vicente Reserve, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes. 9 a.m.-noon. 310-541-7613, pvplc.org.
Spaceballs: Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 3:30, 6 and 8:30 p.m. $12. shorturl.at/hnrxL.
Star Wars Craft: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Mark Twain Neighborhood Library, 1401 E. Anaheim St. 2:30-3:30 p.m. 562-570-1046, tinyurl.com/54ms5bwx.
Walk for Kids: Presented by Long Beach Young Professionals and Ronald McDonald House Charities. Shoreline Park, 200 Aquarium Way. 8-11 a.m. $15 for chamber and LBYP members; $25 for future members. shorturl.at/lzR69.
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.
World Labyrinth Day 2024: Presented by Mary and Joseph Retreat Center, 5300 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. Noon-3 p.m. 310-377-4867, ext. 221, maryjoseph.org.
Youth Day: Presented by Long Beach. Cabrillo High School, 2001 Santa Fe Ave. Sign up at shorturl.at/qBKS9.
May 5
Brass Chamber/Brass Ensemble: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach. 3 p.m. 562-985-7000, shorturl.at/hlG08.
New Music 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.
Ocean Investigators: Invertebrates. Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way. 9-11 a.m. $32 for members; $38 for guests. 562-590-3100, shorturl.at/awxAH.
Piano Concert: Dr. Mark Sullivan will perform works by Bach, Chopin, Mozart and Ravel. Unitarian Universalist Church, 5450 E. Atherton St., Long Beach. 4-5:30 p.m. Suggested donations: $20, general; $10, students; 12 and under, free. musicandarts@uuclb.org.
South Bay Bromeliad Associates: “Wonderful World of Begonias,” featuring Candy Nakanishi. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 1:30 p.m. 310-850-2824, shorturl.at/rvHK6.
Sword of Granada: Presented by LA 3D Space. Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 3 p.m. $15. shorturl.at/bdxDQ.
W.O.M.B: A Celebration of Women of Many Backgrounds. Heights Chiropractic and Health Centre, 4101 E. Fourth St., Belmont Heights. 9 a.m.-noon. For reservations, call 562-434-7260.
May 5
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.
Men’s Spirit Group: Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living, 907 Knob Hill Ave. 7 p.m. 310-540-5080.
May 7
Author Storytime: With Alexandra Adlawan. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Los Altos Neighborhood Library, 5614 Britton Drive. 3-4 p.m. 562-570-1045, tinyurl.com/rwarnca3.
Empowering Yourself During and After Treatment: Led by Brittany Rudinica. Presented by Cancer Support Community South Bay. 2-3 p.m. To register for this in-person and virtual workshop, visit CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. Information: Rebecca Sul, Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
Mother’s Day Pressed Flower Frames: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 4-5:30 p.m. 562-570-6420, tinyurl.com/yfhhun9y.
Overeaters Anonymous: First Christian Church, Room 9, 2930 El Dorado St., Torrance. 7:30 p.m. Call Jennifer at 310-529-5708.
Suminagashi Paper Marbling: With Stacy Wong. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Alamitos Neighborhood Library, 1836 E. Third St. 4-6 p.m. 562-570-1037, tinyurl.com/y52fuhrx.
Virtual Social Hour: With Beach Cities Health District care manager. 10-11 a.m. Register at shorturl.at/jFHZ2.
Yoga Class: Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living, 907 Knob Hill Ave. 11 a.m.-noon. $10. 310-540-5080, office@redondocsl.org.
May 8
Centering Prayer Group: Led by Greg Johnson and Herb Kaighan. Presented by Mary and Joseph Retreat Center. 7:30-9 p.m. Register at maryjoseph.org.
Drag Bingo: The Bungalow, 6400 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 200, Long Beach. 7:30 p.m. thebungalow.com/long-beach
Frankly Speaking About Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer: Led by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Lydia Kim. Presented by Cancer Support Community South Bay, 2601 Airport Drive, Suite 100, Torrance. 12:30-2 p.m. To register for this in-person and virtual workshop, visit CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. Information: Rebecca Sul, Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
I Got the Job!: “Songs From My Musical Past,” featuring Lucie Arnaz. Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E. Atherton St., Long Beach. 7 p.m. $50-$60. 562-985-7000, shorturl.at/iqJX5.
State of the Peninsula Breakfast: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. Palos Verdes Golf Club, 3301 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates. 7:30-10 a.m. $75 for members; $95 for guests. Deadline to purchase tickets is Friday, May 3. 310-377-8111, palosverdeschamber.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.
Virtual Author Talk: “A Murder Mystery-Family Story” with author Nina Simon. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. 4-5 p.m. 562-570-6128, tinyurl.com/sa3p6r5a.
May 9
Bay Cities Coin Club: Westchester Masonic Lodge, 7726 W. Manchester Ave. 6 p.m. baycitiescoinclub.com, baycitiescoinclub@hotmail.com.
Open Mic Night: Presented by Grand Vision Foundation. Grand Annex, 434 W. Sixth St., San Pedro. 7-9 p.m. $5-$7.75. 310-833-4813, shorturl.at/DMPZ6.
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.
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.
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. 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays through June 11. Card fee is $12. 310-373-8166, SBBC.Club.manager@gmail.com.
Men on Boats: By Jaclyn Backhaus. Directed by Meredith Miranda. Long Beach Playhouse Studio Theatre, 5021 Anaheim St., Long Beach. Runs through May 25. $10-$35. shorturl.at/vwM49.
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. 424-241-0058, contact@weareteamus.com. Information: 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.
What the Constitution Means to Me: By Heidi Schreck. International City Theatre, 330 E. Seaside Way, Long Beach. $32-$37. Runs through May 19. 562-436-4610, shorturl.at/dszNR.
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.
Upcoming
Lectures with Lianne: “The Makeup Artistry of the Forgotten Jack Pierce,” featuring Manny Pacheco. Hesse Community Park, 29301 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes. 4 p.m. Friday, May 10. shorturl.at/bcsK7.
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