Hotdogging
Thursday, Nov. 11
Actors, Etc, Wanted!
The Hermosa Arts Foundation and Angelvision Productions are looking for actors, writers, directors, musicians, artists and producers interested in starting a group dedicated to developing new original works for public performance at The 2nd Story Theatre, Hermosa Beach. Please inquire! Angelo Massino at angelvisionp@aol.com or 310-374-9767.
In the green room
Surf films return to the Pier Avenue Junior High auditorium, also known as the Hermosa Beach Community Theater with the local premier of “Scratching the Surface,” featuring Australian phenom Julian Wilson. The film screens at 6 p.m. and is presented by the South Bay Boardriders Club. Latch Key Kid will perform live, refreshments available. QuikSilver raffle prizes and swag. This promises to be a great South Bay surfing community event and info about the 2011 South Bay Surf Series contests will be announced at the movie. Come and join the fun and see some old and new friends! $10. 710 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach.
Big Top time
The Zinduna Brothers from Kenya
Circus Vargas is back in town at the Del Amo Mall with performances stretching from Nov. 4-15, then moving to San Pedro’s Ports O’ Call Village from Nov. 17-21. Tickets range from $20-$55 for adults, and $15-$50 for children. Information and tickets available at 877-GOTFUN1 (877-468-3861), or online at www.circusvargas.org or at the Circus Box Office.
Friday, Nov. 12
Undulating undines
Bella Circo’s world-class performers and dancers will debut an innovative cirque-style show in the Norris Theatre stage with the whimsical production, Oceania: An Underwater Journey. Audiences will be taken on a mesmerizing voyage into an enchanting, dreamlike aquatic world with beautiful mermaids, mysterious kelp forests, a seahorse carousel, spinning starfish and eerie sea creatures, including an eleven-foot jellyfish. Performances at 7:30 p.m. tonight and tomorrow, and 2 p.m. Nov. 14. Tickets, $40 adults; $25 youth. Norris Theatre, 27570 Norris Center Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. 310-544-0403. norriscenter.com.
Blast to the Past
It’s a flashback to the ‘70s with icons B.J. Thomas, Chuck Negron, and The 5th Dimension at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA) at 8 pm. Tickets, priced from $45-$75, are available at the CCPA Ticket Office, www.cerritoscenter.com, or by calling (562) 467-8818.
Booty call
The Southeast’s favorite funk institution Yo Mamma’s Big Fat Booty Band plays 9 p.m. at Café Boogaloo, 1238 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach. (310) 318-2324 www.boogaloo.com.
Just criminal
The 1940 Charlie Chan film, “Murder Over New York,” starring Sidney Toler, Marjorie Weaver and Robert Lowery, screens at 8:15 p.m. tonight and tomorrow, plus 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, in the Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St., El Segundo. Tickets, $8. Call (310) 322-2592 or go to otmh.org.
Saturday, Nov. 13
Rock against EB
Last Rights is hosting five bands in an effort to raise funds (and awareness) to battle the often fatal childhood disease, Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) beginning at 4 p.m. Food, drinks, music and prizes are yours for a $5 donation at the door. HarryO’s, 226 Standard St., El Segundo. More info: www.myspace.com/lastrightsrocks or www.ebkids.org.
Along with literature
“Art in Our Library,” an all-media exhibition, opens with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Peninsula Center Library, Rolling Hills Estates. Through Dec. 31.
Maybe an alligator?
“That Great and Dreadful Day: Tall Tales from the American Swamp” is an original theatrical production, presented by the Black Tongues Bells at 7 p.m. at Suzy’s Bar and Grill, 1141 Aviation Blvd., Hermosa Beach. Cost, $40, which includes a Louisiana-inspired dinner, served family style: Gumbo, jambalaya, cornbread, salad, fruit, sweet potato pie, with two drinks. (310) 379-6171.
Giving talent a boost
“Stars of the Arts” is a fundraiser hosted by FOLA (Foundation of Local Arts), and it’s to raise money for the Manhattan Council of PTAs to help sustain arts education in the schools. Tickets, $25 in advance and $30 at the door. It’s taking place at the Manhattan Country Club. Live music by Omar Torrez, with local author Adrienne Sharp, signing her new book on Oprah, plus fine artists like Marlene Yamada.
Finely attuned
Violinist Aroussiak Baltaian and pianist Katherine Kelly perform works by Bach, Beethoven, Debussy and Sarasate, at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel at St. Francis Episcopal Church, 2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates. Tickets, $20 in advance or $25 at the door (students, $8 with ID). Call (310) 378-1078 or contact info@HYPERIUM.com.
One fine angel
The gutsy and soulful Janiva Magness will perform at McCabe’s in Santa Monica at 8 p.m. She’s an award-winning blues vocalist who’ll blow your top! (Mavis Staples is a fan.) She also has a new record out, “The Devil is an Angel Too,” in case you can’t wander that far north. Tickets $15. 3101 Pico Blvd. 310-828-4497. www.mccabes.com.
Sunday, Nov. 14
Second Sundays at Two
Soprano Jacquelynne Fontaine with pianist Jordan Rashkov performs at 2 p.m. at the Rolling Hills United Methodist Church, 26438 Crenshaw Blvd., Rolling Hills Estates. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. For more information call (310) 316-5574 or visit www.RHUMC.org/Music.asp
Chamber Music Concerts
The South Bay Chamber Music Society will present Family and Friends: Roger Wilkie and Tereza Stanislav, violins; Brendan Speltz and Connie Kupka, violas; Brook Speltz and David Speltz, celli 3 p.m. at Pacific Unitarian Church at 5621 Montemalaga, Rancho Palos Verdes. For more information please call (310) 545-1747 or visit www.palosverdes.com/sbcms.
Cabaret Jazz at Norris
The Norris Theatre for Performing Arts’ popular Cabaret Jazz Series opens its 2010-2011 season with the music of Wally’s Warehouse Waifs in a special return engagement at the Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion. Playing the music of the masters from the early days, through the swing and big band eras, the Waifs merge their magical mix of talents to create traditional jazz in its purest form. Cabaret Jazz performances feature reserved table seating, a catered gourmet meal, full no-host bar, dance floor, and two sets of jazz music. Tickets, brunch show $55 per person, 5 p.m. dinner show $65. Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion, 501 Indian Peak Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 310-544-0403.
Host to host
Radio host Dennis Prager will speak at El Camino’s Marsee Auditorium at 7 p.m. Tickets $18. 16007 Crenshaw Blvd. Torrance. (800) 832-ARTS, artstickets@elcamino.edu.
Tuesday, Nov. 16
STOMP co-creators Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas take creativity to a new level with Pandemonium, which will have only four performances at Royce Hall at UCLA, tonight and tomorrow at 8 p.m. and Thursday at 7 and 10 p.m. Tickets, priced from $20-$60, are available by visiting uclalive.com or by calling 800-745-3000.
Four Shillings Short
Celebrating their 15th year together, the duo of Aodg Og O’Tuama from Cork, Ireland and Christy Martin from California, tour in the US and Ireland sharing music, poetry, stories, history, and culture with audiences young and old. They will be performing at the Redondo Beach Library, 303 North Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach. Admission is free. (310) 318-0676.
Wednesday, Nov. 17
An Opus magnum?
The Bottle Inn Ristorante is holding its annual Opus One Dinner, a four-course food and wine pairing beginning at 6:45 p.m. Steven Palumbo, general manager of Opus One Winery, will be on hand to pour a Rhone Viognier plus three vintages of Opus One. RSVPs a must; this may be sold out. $139 per person. 26 22nd St., Hermosa Beach. info@bottleinn.com. ER