Things to do in Long Beach, South Bay areas
April 5
BASEBALL NIGHT >> Presented by Long Beach Young Professionals and Long Beach State Athletics. Blair Field, 4700 Deukmejian Drive, Long Beach. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Register at https://shorturl.at/stNPY.
BOOK SALE >> Presented by Peninsula Friends of the Library. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Also 10 a.m.4:30 p.m., Apr. 6 and 7. 310921-7505.
JACK OF HEARTS >> With Scarlet Rivera. The music of Bob Dylan. Presented by Grand Vision Foundation. Grand Annex, 434 W. Sixth St., San Pedro. 8 p.m. Also 8 p.m., Apr. 6. $32-$47. 310833-4813, https://grandvision.org.
ROGER CORMAN DOUBLE FEATURE >> Presented by See_ It_On_16mm. Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd., Gardena. 8 p.m. $15. https:// shorturl.at/afuC8.
STEEL MAGNOLIAS >> By Robert Harling. Presented by Kentwood Players. Westchester Playhouse, 8301 Hindry Ave., Westchester. 8 p.m. Also 2 and 8 p.m., Apr. 6; 2 p.m., Apr. 7. $21$25. 310-645-5156, kentwoodplayers.org.
April 6
ACCORDION MEET-UP >> Accordion players of all levels and listeners are invited to the jam. Long Beach Senior Center, 1150 E. Fourth St., Long Beach. 10:30 a.m. 310210-3297.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN >> “Reproductive Rights in a Post Dobbs Nation,” featuring Fullerton College Professor Jodi Balma. Long Beach City College, 4900 Conant St., Long Beach. 11 a.m. RSVP at aauwlongbeach. reservations@gmail.com.
AN EVENING WITH HENRY WINKLER >> Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E. Atherton St., Long Beach. 8-9:30 p.m. $65. 562-9857000, https://shorturl.at/ ajxM6.
BEETHOVEN ODE TO JOY AT 200 >> Presented by South Bay Wind Ensemble. El Segundo Performing Arts Center, 640 Main St., El Segundo. 7 p.m. $21-$41. https://shorturl.at/rzIX4.
CASH'D OUT >> Johnny Cash Tribute. Gaslamp, 6251 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach. 6 p.m. $25. 562-596-4718, https://shorturl.at/aAJRU.
DIVE INTO PARENTING >> “Speech and Language.” Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach. 10:30-11:30 a.m. 562-570-1047, https:// tinyurl.com/yx57evmk
ECLIPSE PARTY >> Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach. 1-2 p.m. 562570-1047, https://tinyurl. com/5n7h7c6d
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.
MOAI SOCIAL EVENT >> Keep the Esplanada Beautiful Beach Clean-up. Presented by Beach Cities Health District. Sacks at the Beach, 1611 S. Catalina Ave., #120, Redondo Beach. 9-11 a.m. bchd.org/moai.
MY CAT IS BETTER THAN YOURS >> Presented by Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation.
James Armstrong Theater, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. 8 p.m. $25$35. 310-781-7171, https:// shorturl.at/DIJPT.
REPO MAN >> Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd., Gardena. 7 and 9 p.m. $15. https://shorturl.at/bwPW5.
SALT MARSH STROLL >> Learn about restoration of the Los Cerritos Wetlands and the plant communities being cultivated for this restoration. Bring binoculars to view wildlife. Appropriate for ages 7 and up. Closed toes shoes are required. Park at the intersection of PCH and First St., just at the border of Long Beach and Seal Beach. For more information or to RSVP for the nature walk, contact Elizabeth at elizabeth@lcwlandtrust.org.
SPRING FOODWAYS SUMMIT >> Crop Swap, Farm Stand and Food Fair. Growing Experience Urban Farm, 750 E. Via Carmelitos, Long Beach. 10-11:30 a.m. https:// shorturl.at/grBOZ.
SPRING PLANT SWAP >> Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Harte Neighborhood Library, 1595 W. Willow St., Long Beach. Noon-1 p.m. 562-570-1044, https:// tinyurl.com/ya2u38yj
TEAM LEADER TRAINING >> Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 310-541-7613, pvplc. org.
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. For more information e-mail wanderingjewscnt@gmail.com.
WATERCOLOR PAINTING >> Featuring guest artist Carly Lake. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway, Long Beach. 1-4 p.m. 562570-6346, https://tinyurl. com/5n79yx2u
April 7
16TH ANNUAL SPRING TEA >> Presented by St. Isidore Historical Plaza, 10961 Reagan St., Los Alamitos. 2-5 p.m. $40. 562-596-9918.
2024 CATALYST- MUSIC OF THE BARD >> Presented by Long Beach Camerata Singers. Los Altos United Methodist Church, 5950 E. Willow St., Long Beach. 4:30 p.m. $45-$70. https://shorturl.at/efpAF.
2024 TORRANCE CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL >> Presented by Community Services Department. Columbia Park, 4045 190th St., Torrance. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. https://shorturl.at/hmvN1.
APOCALYPSE NOW >> Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd., Gardena. 2, 5:15 and 8:30 p.m. $12. https:// shorturl.at/ciyXY.
CAMBODIA TOWN PARADE/ CULTURAL FESTIVAL >> MacArthur Park, 1321 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. https://cambodiatown.org.
DIANE HUBKA AND THE SUN
CANYON BAND >> Grace First Presbyterian Church, 3955 N. Studebaker Road, Long Beach. 3-4 p.m. 562-4203393, https://shorturl.at/ mMNUW. sbccphotos.org.
TEAM TAIKO COMMUNITY DRUMMING >> Presented by Grand Vision Foundation. Grand Annex Music Hall, 434 W. Sixth St., San Pedro. 7 p.m. $5-$25. https://rb.gy/ fiedam.
April 9
ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION OF THE MONTH>> “West With Giraffes” by Diane Rutledge. Led by Senior Librarian, Erin Schoonover. Presented by Redondo Beach Public Library. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Register at https://shorturl. at/efuCK.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS >> First Christian Church, Room 9, 2930 El Dorado St., Torrance. 7:30 p.m. Call Jennifer at 310-529-5708.
LONG BEACH COMMUNITY
BAND >> “Celebrating American VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK Composers,” conducted >> “Confronting My Son's by Greg Flores. Scottish Rite Killer: A Conversation with Cathedral, 855 Elm Ave., Diane Foley and Colum Long Beach. 3 p.m. longbeachcommunityband.org. McCann.” Presented by Long Beach Public Library. 11 a.m.-noon. 562-5706128, https://tinyurl.com/ yxkf7k68
OCEAN INVESTIGATORS >> “Fish.” Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach. 9-11 a.m. $38/$32 for Aquarium members. 562-590-3100, https://shorturl.at/aPVX4.
SOUTH BAY BROMELIAD ASSOCIATES >> “Jewels of the Brazilian Highlands,” featuring Dylan Zoller. Peninsula Center Library Community Room, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 1:30 p.m. https:// shorturl.at/HN148.
SOUTH BAY CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY >> Featuring the Fiato Quartet. Pacific Unitarian Church, 5621 Montemalaga Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes. 3 p.m. https:// sbcms.net.
April 8
CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH >> Presented by Peninsula Seniors. Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, Suite 310, Rolling Hills Estates. 1:45 p.m. RSVP to 310377-3003, pvseniors.org.
CREAANDO OLAS >> Presented by Los Courage Camps. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Auditoruim, 720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro. 6:30-8 p.m. https://shorturl. at/bqyU0.
DISCOVERY FILM SERIES >> “Galapagos.” Presented by El Camino Center for the Arts. Marsee Auditoruim, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance. 3 and 7:30 p.m. $16/$14 for seniors and students with ID. https://shorturl.at/pwALR.
LONG BEACH AMATEUR ORCHID SOCIETY >> Annual Orchid Auction. St. Gregory's Church Hall, 6201 Willow St., Long Beach. 6-9 p.m. Entrance and parking are in the back. https://www. lbaos.org.
QI GONG >> With Gayla from Torrance Memorial Medical Center. Presented by Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library Community Room, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 10-11 a.m. 310-3779584, ext 217, pvld.org.
SOCIAL HOUR >> With Beach Cities Health District Care Manager. Joslyn Center Sunset Room, 1601 N. Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach. 2-3 p.m. bchd.org.
SOLAR ECLIPSE CRAFT >> Redondo Beach Main Library Meeting Room, 303 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach. 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Limit of 40 individuals. Tickets will be handed out at the Children's Reference desk at 11:15 a.m. 310-318-0675, https://library.redondo.org.
SOUTH BAY CAMERA CLUB MEETING >> Digital picture critiques by Joanna from Photographic Alliance of America. Torrance Airport Administration Building Meeting Room, 3301 Airport Drive, Torrance. 7 p.m.
WEAVING WITH YARN >> Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway, Long Beach. 4-6:30 p.m. 562-570-5756, https:// tinyurl.com/bdzyy8pz
YOGA CLASS >> Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living, 907 Knob Hill Ave., Redondo Beach. 11 a.m.noon. $10. 310-540-5080, office@redondocsl.org. April 10
CRAFT IT OUT >> DIY Pressed Flower Suncatcher. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Los Altos Neighborhood Library, 5614 Britton Drive, Long Beach. 4-5:30 p.m. 562-570-5230, https:// tinyurl.com/mtu4dppb
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. https://tinyurl.com/3e9y2xb6
FINDING OUR WAY THROUGH POETRY >> “Our Seasons of Change” with Jennie Linthorst. Presented by Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library Community Room, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 6:15-7:45 p.m. 310-377-9584, ext. 218.
GOOD MORNING, PALOS VERDES! NETWORKING BREAKFAST >> Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. Good Stuff Restaurant, 550 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. 7:30-9 a.m. $21 for members/$31 for future members and guests. 310-377-8111, palosverdeschamber.com.
SAXOPHONE ENCORE >> Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach. 7:30 p.m. $5-$20. 562-9857000, https://shorturl.at/ cgKX1.
SOUTH BAY FILM SOCIETY SHOWING >> “Remembering Gene Wilder.” AMC Rolling Hills, 2591 Airport Drive, Torrance. 7-8:30 p.m. 310326-1167, southbayfilmsociety.com/events.
TOASTMASTERS CLUB 280 >> Levy Torrance Adult School, 3420 W. 229th Pl., Torrance. 7 p.m. 310-5321209.
TRANSGENDER, NON-BINARY, GENDER NONCONFORMING SOCIAL SUPPORT GROUP >> South Bay LGBTQ Center, 16610 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance. 7-9 p.m. 310-329-6550, https:// tinyurl.com/55d44hyc April 11
Bay Cities Coin Club: Covenant
Presbyterian Church, 6323 W. 80th St., Los Angeles. 6:30 p.m. baycitiescoinclub.com, baycitiescoinclub@hotmail.com. 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 the needy in the L.A. area. Joslyn Center, 1601 N. Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach. Thursdays, 3-5 p.m. http://blanketsoflovesouthbay.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. Contact Scott at 310497-8801, woodscott516@ yahoo.com, or call Peggy at 310-548-3457. For more information, visit dbsasouthbay.org.
EXHIBIT >> “Portraits, Figures and Animals from the Artist Journey of Bernette Derpaulian.” Long Beach Playhouse Gallery, 5021 Anaheim St., Long Beach. Runs thru 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., Long Beach. 8 p.m., Apr. 5, 6. $10-$35. Runs thru May 6. https:// shorturl.at/MSW89.
HAT BOX >> Directed by Lola Binks. Garage Theatre, 251 E. Seventh St., Long Beach. 8 p.m., Apr. 4-6 $20-$25. Runs thru Apr. 20. https:// bitly.ws/BEY8.
NAMI SOUTH BAY >> Family and peer support groups for mental illness are meeting virtually at this time. For information on times and dates, visit namisouthbay. com or e-mail Paul Stansbury at pstans5@aol.com.
TAKING TIME >> South Bay, a bereavement support nonprofit, is providing Spring 2024 grief support groups and workshops in Redondo Beach, starting from children 5 years of age to adults. You don't have to grieve alone. Pre-registration is required. For more detailed information and to register, call 424-634-1956 or visit www.takingtime.org, info@takingtime.org.
VOLUNTEERS >> Help Torrance's non-profit 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., Torrance. 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. For more information, call Anna at (310) 830-2190 or visit http://yarnangels.wix.com/yarnangelssouthbay.
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