April 19
Board and Brew Grand Opening: Board and Brew Specialty Sandwiches, 21211 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 140, Torrance. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Also 10 a.m.-8 p.m. April 20 and 21. To RSVP: 310-526-7292 or shorturl.at/hjor4.
Book Sale: Presented by Peninsula Friends of the Library. Malaga Cove Library, 2400 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Also 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 20. 310-377-9584, ext. 553, pvld.org.
Mortified Salutes the 90s: Presented by Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation. James Armstrong Theater, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. 8 p.m. $25-$35. 310-781-7171, shorturl.at/xAUY4.
Reefer Madness/Sex Madness: Presenred by See_It_On_16mm. Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 8 p.m. $15. shorturl.at/pyNW8.
Shared Science Hands-On STEM Workshop: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Dana Neighborhood Library, 3680 Atlantic Ave. 10:30-11:30 a.m. 562-570-1042, tinyurl.com/9s5zxr9m.
String Chamber: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach. 7:30 p.m. $10-$20. 562-985-7000, shorturl.at/hlG08.
April 20
30-minute Beach Clean-up: Presented by Justin Rudd. At 1 S. Granada Ave. at Ocean Blvd., in Long Beach. 9:30 a.m. shorturl.at/ahxEJ.
American Confidential: “Uncovering the Bizarre Story of Lee Harvey Oswald and his Mother” with author Deanne Stillman. Redondo Beach Public Library, Main Library, 303 N. Pacific Coast Highway. 1-2 p.m. 310-318-0675, library.redondo.org.
Art Spirituality with Kintsugi: Led by Beverlee Klopfenstein. Presented by Mary and Joseph Retreat Center, 5300 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. 9 a.m.-noon. $50. shorturl.at/zCGN0.
Arts Film Series: “Hamlet.” Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. Noon-2:30 p.m. 562-570-6729, tinyurl.com/z98y5myy.
Blackout Poetry and Friendship Bracelets: Presented by Long Beach Public Library in honor of “The Tortured Poets Department,” Taylor Swift’s new album. Harte Neighborhood Library, 1595 W. Willow St. 2-4 p.m. 562-570-1044, tinyurl.com/3pvk58s4.
Blossoming Spring!: “Cultivating Your Future.” Led by Mark Mitchell, psychotherapist. Presented by Mary and Joseph Retreat Center, 5300 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. 2-5 p.m. $50. shorturl.at/frAD1.
Dia de los Ninos Family Event: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Burnett Neighborhood Library, 560 E. Hill St. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 562-570-1041, tinyurl.com/yc5xa65a.
Earth Day Celebration: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. 9 a.m.-noon. 310-541-7613, shorturl.at/nyCIP.
Earth Day Tree Planting: Office of Climate Action and Sustainability, East 14th Street and Locust Avenue, in Long Beach. 9 a.m.-noon. 562-570-6396, shorturl.at/gtHW7.
Game Day: “Hnefatafl (Viking Chest).” Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 3-4:30 p.m. 562-570-6729, tinyurl.com/3kmdxebb.
Guided Nature Walk: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. 10:30 a.m. 310-541-7613, shorturl.at/dezFX.
Music of the Spirit: Presented by Chamber Choir. Los Altos United Methodist Church, 5950 W. Willow St., Long Beach. 7:30 p.m. $5-$20. 562-985-7000, shorturl.at/hlG08.
Recycle? Upcycle!: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Mark Twain Neighborhood Library, 1401 E. Anaheim St. 2-3 p.m. 562-570-1046, tinyurl.com/5n7utsku.
Scary Movie: Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. $20-$30. shorturl.at/klF01.
Sixties Chicks: Presented by Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation. James Armstrong Theater, 3330 Civic Center Drive. 8 p.m. $28-$38. 310-781-7171, shorturl.at/xAUY4.
Spring Tea Party: Presented by Long Beach Public Library in celebration of National Tea Day. Brewitt Neighborhood Library, 4036 E. Anaheim St. 1-2 p.m. 562-570-1040, tinyurl.com/mw693hnr.
Storytime Special: “Blast Off Into Space.” Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave. 2-3 p.m. 562-570-1047, tinyurl.com/cbret5hv.
The Fabulous 50s: Presented by the Long Beach Primetime Players. Long Beach Senior Center, 1150 E. Fourth St. Noon. 714-269-7496.
Vivaldi IL Veneziano: Presented by Musica Angelica. First Congregational Church of Long Beach, 241 Cedar Ave. 7:30-9:30 p.m. $40-$80. 562-276-0865, shorturl.at/krxQZ.
Wandering Jews Hike: Saturday afternoon hikes on Palos Verdes Peninsula. 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.
April 21
Carnival of Souls: Presented by Count Drahoon. Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 3 p.m. $12. shorturl.at/CGOT8.
Earth Day Beauty of Nature Film: “Giants Rising.” Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Dana Middle School, 1501 S. Cabrillo Ave., San Pedro. 4-5:15 p.m. $10 online; $15 at the door if available. 310-541-7613, shorturl.at/blKL9.
Educational Symposium: “Jerusalem: Crossroads of Three Abrahamic Faiths.” Presented by South Coast Interfaith Council. The Pointe Conference Center at Cal State Long Beach, 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd. 562-983-1665, shorturl.at/ruvyS.
Look Out! Science is Coming! Doktor Kaboom: Presented by Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation. James Armstrong Theater, 3330 Civic Center Drive. 2 and 5 p.m. $25-$35. 310-781-7171, shorturl.at/xAUY4.
PVP Democrats: Featuring Ed Humes, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of “Garbology: Our Dirty Love Affair With Trash.” Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 2:30-4:30 p.m. pvpdemocrats.org.
Sea Scout Open House: Los Angeles Maritime Institute, 73 Berth #2, San Pedro. Noon-3 p.m. shorturl.at/doISU.
Street Corner Renaissance: Presented by Grand Vision Foundation. Grand Annex, 434 W. Sixth St., San Pedro. 4:15 p.m. $28-$43. Doors open at 2:45 p.m. Pre-concert workshop, 3 p.m. 310-833-4813, shorturl.at/afgEJ.
April 22
Business Locale Expo/Networking Afterhours: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. Hesse Park Community Center, 29301 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes. 4-7 p.m. palosverdeschamber.com.
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.
Qi Gong: With Gayla from Torrance Memorial Medical Center. Presented by Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 10-11 a.m. 310-377-9584, ext. 217, pvld.org.
South Bay Camera Club Meeting: Jon Norris will demonstrate capturing star trails. Torrance Airport Administration Building, 3301 Airport Drive. 7 p.m. sbccphotos.org.
April 23
CBD and Cannibis Highlights (virtual): Led by Elizabeth Mack, founder of Holistic Caring. Presented by Cancer Support Community South Bay. 5:30-6:30 p.m. To join this virtual workshop, go to CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. Information: Rebecca Sul, Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
Coloring Calm: Meditative Art. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Harte Neighborhood Library, 1595 W. Willow St. 5:30-6:30 p.m. 562-570-1044, tinyurl.com/h2swt2ry.
Good Afternoon Long Beach Networking Luncheon: Presented by Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. Parker’s Lighthouse, 435 Shoreline Drive. 11:30 a.m. $25 for members; $35 for non-members. shorturl.at/hijLO.
Overeaters Anonymous: First Christian Church, Room 9, 2930 El Dorado St., Torrance. 7:30 p.m. Call Jennifer at 310-529-5708.
Tie-Dye Textiles: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 4-6:30 p.m. 562-570-7500, tinyurl.com/3nkrh523.
Yoga Class: Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living, 907 Knob Hill Ave. 11 a.m.-noon. $10. 310-540-5080, office@redondocsl.org.
April 24
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. tinyurl.com/3e9y2xb6.
Finding Our Way Through Poetry: “Your Experience of Courage” with Jennie Linthorst. Presented by Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 6:15-7:45 p.m. 310-377-9584, ext. 218.
Localized Prostate Cancer and Supportive Care (virtual): Led by David Xu, clinical instructor of medicine at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. Presented by Cancer Support Community South Bay. 5-6 p.m. To join this virtual workshop, visit CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. Information: Rebecca Sul, Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
PV Seniors Bohannon Lecture Series: “Why It’s Important to Learn CPR,” featuring Dr. Marianne Gausche-Hill, CEO and clinical researcher at the Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. 10:30-11:30 a.m. 310-377-3003, pvseniors.org.
Teen Cafe: Tiny Library Desk Listening Sessions. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave. 4:30-6 p.m. 562-570-1047, tinyurl.com/yap6vv2k.
Teen Matinee: “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.” Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Los Altos Neighborhood Library, 5614 Britton Drive. 4-5:55 p.m. 562-570-1045, tinyurl.com/yap6vv2k.
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.
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.
Exhibit: “Portraits, Figures and Animals from the Artist Journey of Bernette Derpaulian.” Long Beach Playhouse Gallery, 5021 Anaheim St., Long Beach. 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. Runs through May 6. shorturl.at/MSW89.
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., Hermosa Beach. 424-241-0058, contact@weareteamus.com. For more information, visit https://www.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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