August 2023 Peninsula Event Calendar

1 Tuesday

AUGUST

Sunsational Sandcastles

Deadline to submit entries to the Manhattan Beach Roundhouse Aquarium’s third annual summer sand sculpture contest. Build a sand sculpture on your own time, at any location. Submit a photo of your entry online. Entry fee: $30. Information: roundhouseaquarium.org/sandcastle.

New art exhibit

Fifteen artists have produced an exhibition of paintings reflecting their unique views and experiences of life around the Palos Verdes Peninsula and surrounding areas. Participating artists include Tom Balderas, Alys Chalmers, Bridget Duffy, Bernard Fallon, Mark Fenton, Rick Humphrey, Larry Manning, Eva Matysek, Steve Mirich, Margaret Missman, Ross Moore, Tom Redfield, Frank Serrano, Steve Shriver, and Jody Wiggins. On display through Sept. 25 at the Malaga Cove Library gallery exhibit area, open during regular library hours. 2400 Vía Campesina, PVE. pvld.org/artinourlibrary.

2 Wednesday

AUGUST

Rev Your Engines!

The Peninsula Seniors Bohannon Lecture Series is Wednesdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., at Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, #310, RHEs. Coffee social at 10:15. Marisol Herrera, executive director of the Zimmerman Automotive Driving Museum in El Segundo, will discuss the museum’s upcoming activities and automotive history. Information: 310-377-3003.

3 Thursday

AUGUST

SCBG Sunset Series

5:30 to 8 p.m. every Thursday this summer at South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd, Palos Verdes Estates. Guests can roam the Garden’s 87 acres and hang out at Dottie’s, the new food and beverage concessions station near the Living Wall, and take in Yari More Latin Band. There’s also a Kids Zone with obstacle courses, lawn bowling, bubbles and more. The musicians do two 45-minute sets. Tickets: southcoastbotanicgarden.org/sunset-series.

4 Friday

AUGUST

Volunteer opportunity

Volunteer with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Rapid Response Team Fridays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon. Work alongside field staff to help protect important wildlife habitat. Help with trail maintenance, fence building, installing signage and more. Students receive community service hours. No experience needed. Ages 15 and up. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com/vv2.

Sound Series Journey USA

Terranea Resort summer concert series every Friday and Saturday, 7-10 p.m. General admission: $15. Cabana: $400 (includes preferred seating for six, exclusive Sound Bites menu selections and dedicated server). Tickets can be purchased in advance. Space is limited. Nelson’s, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes. Tickets and information: terranea.com/events/sound-series.

5 Saturday

AUGUST

Hills Are Alive 5k/10k

The race is returning for a 42nd year. Runners and walkers will meet at the historic Ernie Howlett Park in Rolling Hills Estates for an 8 a.m. start time. The course is a scenic trail route that starts and ends at the park. This year’s race will include chip timing. Winners of the 5k and 10k will receive trophies. Register: runsignup.com/Race/CA/RollingHillsEstates/HillsareAliveRunWalk

PVPLC Team Leader Training

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at White Point Nature Center. Do you have a passion for being outdoors? Train to become a team leader and assist in facilitating the conservancy’s Outdoor Volunteer Day events. Open to those ages 16 and up. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com/vv2.

Guided Family Walk

10:30 a.m., with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Guided by a trained naturalist, discover a variety of wildlife in their canyon habitat with amazing views of the L.A. Basin. Meet on the back deck of the George F Canyon Nature Center. Parking in Preserve lot at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, RHE. No RSVP required. Rain cancels.

Opening reception

A reception celebrating a new art exhibit at the Malaga Cove Library will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. The exhibit features paintings by 15 artists and is on display through Sept. 25 at the Malaga Cove Library gallery exhibit area, open during regular library hours. 2400 Vía Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates. Information: pvld.org/artinourlibrary.

Sound Series with Wais

Progressive rock concert

Concert features classics by Genesis, YES, King Crimson, ELP, Pink Floyd, Rush and more. 8 p.m. at Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. 8th St., San Pedro. Tickets: alvasshowroom.com.

Shakespeare by the Sea

“Hamlet,” 8 p.m. at Point Fermin Park, 807 Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. Free admission, with donations gratefully accepted. Information: shakespearebythesea.org.

6 Sunday

AUGUST

Charity tea

The Palos Verdes Historical Society and Palos Verdes Art Center are hosting a tea, with proceeds benefiting both organizations. Enjoy party food, bubbly and a discussion of flora and fauna jewelry, jewels and gems with Bonhams Director of Jewelry, Emily Waterfall. Finery, gloves and hats encouraged but not required. 1 to 4 p.m. at the Palos Verdes Art Center, 5504 Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. Cost: $115. Tickets: eventbrite.com.

8 August

Tuesday

Zumba lesson

Mix music and dance with Zumba outdoors on the Miraleste Deck. 10 a.m. at the Miraleste Library, 29089 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rancho Palos Verdes. Register (required) online at pvld.org or call 310-377-9584, ext. 601.

9 Wednesday

AUGUST

PVE Today lecture

The Peninsula Seniors Bohannon Lecture Series, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., at Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, #310, Rolling Hills Estates. Coffee social at 10:15. PVE Mayor Jim Roos will talk about the economic state of the city, public safety, preservation of the city’s character and what’s in store for the future. Information: 310-377-3003.

10 Thursday

AUGUST

Sunset Series

5:30-8 p.m. every Thursday this summer at South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd, Palos Verdes Estates. Guests can roam the Garden’s 87 acres and hang out at Dottie’s, the new food and beverage concessions station near the Living Wall. There’s also a Kids Zone with obstacle courses, lawn bowling, bubbles and more. Danny Hamilton (acoustic rock) will do two 45-minute sets. Tickets: southcoastbotanicgarden.org/sunset-series.

Open Mic Night

Every second Thursday of the month, 7-9 p.m. at The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro. Tickets and information: grandvision.org/event/open-mic-night-11/2023-07-13

11 Friday

AUGUST

All Starz band

12 Saturday

AUGUST

Guided Walk

9 a.m., with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Wander along willow-filled George F Canyon stream with restored coastal sage scrub habitat. Easy to moderate. 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. Sign up at pvplc.org/calendar.

Trail Crew Intro Training

9 a.m. to noon at Fred Hesse Jr. Community Park, 29301 Hawthorne Blvd, Rancho Palos Verdes. Join the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy’s indoor introductory class to trail building and maintenance followed by hands-on field training. Monthly Trail Crew events are moderate to strenuous activity level. Ages 18 and older. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com/vv2.

Outdoor Volunteer Day

9 a.m. to noon. Help the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy restore habitat on the 22-acre Alta Vicente site to create a home for rare cactus wrens and gnatcatchers. Enjoy beautiful views of Catalina Island. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com/vv2.

Native Plant Sale

10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at George F Canyon Nature Center and Preserve, 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates.

Community Concert in the Park

Boogie Star will be singing ‘70s disco and funk dance hits. Food truck, beer and wine sales, crafts, inflatables for kids and a first responders and public official meet and greet. 4 to 6 p.m. at the Ken Dyda Civic Center, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes. Presented by the Rancho Palos Verdes Recreation and Parks Department.

Sound Series So Petty

Art of the Peninsula

Lecture, “Painting with the Peninsula” featuring Don Crocker at 2 p.m. at the Peninsula Center Library Community Room. Crocker is a well-known plein air artist who has spent many years painting the cliffs and shores of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Crocker will discuss changes he has seen on the Peninsula as he painted our coves and beaches over the years. The lecture will be followed by a reception. Visit www.pvld.org for more info on Art in our Library.

14 Monday

AUGUST

Cactus & Succulent Society

Presenter Russel Ray uses the Fibonacci sequence of numbers to look at the shape of plants, the number of plant ribs, the number of spines in areoles and much more. He will bring a selection of live succulents to demonstrate nature’s geometry. 1 p.m., South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula. Free admission for SCCSS members and their guests. Information: southcoastcss.org.

16 Wednesday

AUGUST

Earthquake Safety

The Peninsula Seniors Bohannon Lecture Series, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., at Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, #310, Rolling Hills Estates. Coffee social at 10:15. Mark Benthien, communications and outreach program director for the Southern California Earthquake Center, will detail how to stay safe during an earthquake. Information: 310-377-3003.

17 Thursday

AUGUST

Sunset Series

5:30-8 p.m. every Thursday this summer at South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd, Palos Verdes Estates. Guests can roam the Garden’s 87 acres and hang out at Dottie’s, the new food and beverage concessions station near the Living Wall. There’s also a Kids Zone with obstacle courses, lawn bowling, bubbles and more. Gal Musette (French indie band) will do two 45-minute sets.Tickets: southcoastbotanicgarden.org/sunset-series.

Hollywood Bowl

For Peninsula Senior members only. $58. Includes roundtrip bus transportation to the Hollywood Bowl from Wilson Park. Dvorak’s cello concerto. Capping off the evening, Anna Rakitina will lead Shostakovich’s thunderous Fifth Symphony. Space is limited. Call 310-377-3003 to RSVP.

18 Friday

AUGUST

Sound Series Anthem Road

Live theater

“Vanya and Sonya and Masha and Spike,” Aug. 19-Sept. 3 at Little Fish Theatre, 777 Centre St., San Pedro. Tickets: littlefishtheatre.org.

George Michael tribute concert

“George Michael Reborn,” starring Robert Bartko, 8 p.m. at the Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion, 501 Indian Peak Road, Rolling Hills Estates. Tickets: palosverdesperformingarts.com.

19 Saturday

AUGUST

Outdoor Volunteer Day

9 a.m. to noon. Help the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy restore wildlife habitat at the breathtaking Abalone Cove Reserve. Students can receive community service hours. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com/vv2.

Malaga Cove Art on the Lawn Show

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Paintings, jewelry, ceramics, photography, wearable art and prints. Malaga Cove Plaza, on Palos Verdes Drive West between Via Chico and Via Corta, PVE. Free parking. Information: pvartcenter.org.

Guided Family Walk

10:30 a.m., at White Point Nature Preserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Naturalists will guide you along a trail to discover a unique variety of wildlife with amazing views of the ocean. Meet in front of the Nature Center and come inside to explore after the hike. Reservations not required. Preserve parking available at the end of the street in a gravel lot at 1600 West Paseo del Mar, San Pedro.

Sound Series Pulp Vixen

20 Sunday

AUGUST

Ocean Trails walk

Docents from Los Serenos de Point Vicente will lead a guided tour at the Ocean Trails Reserve. The theme of this walk is “Golf Course Property History.” Meet at 1 p.m. at the sign-in table on the sidewalk of the parking lot at the end of La Rotonda Drive. Wear sturdy walking shoes and prepare for warm/cool/windy weather. Rain cancels. The walk is free and all ages are welcome. Information: 310-544-5375 or losserenos.org.

Summer concert series

The Lunada Bay Homeowners Association summer concert series continues with country band Ten West, 4-6 p.m. at Lunada Bay Plaza Park in Palos Verdes Estates. Information: Lbhoa.org.

Cabaret Jazz

The series continues with Side Street Strutters jazz band, 3:30 p.m. at the Harylne J. Norris Pavilion, 501 Indian Peak Road, Rolling Hills Estates. Tickets: palosverdesperformingarts.com.

23 August

Wednesday

Drum Barracks lecture

The Peninsula Seniors Bohannon Lecture Series is Wednesdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., at Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, #310, Rolling Hills Estates. Coffee social at 10:15. Museum guide George Green will discuss Civil War camp life and the history of the barracks, the last remaining Civil War-era military facility in the Los Angeles area. 310-377-3003.

24 Thursday

AUGUST

Movies at the Library

The fourth Thursday of the month at 2:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. Enjoy the 1974 classic, “Chinatown.”

Sunset Series

5:30-8 p.m. every Thursday this summer at South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd, Palos Verdes Estates. Guests can roam the Garden’s 87 acres and hang out at Dottie’s, the new food and beverage concessions station near the Living Wall, and take in that week’s musical performance by White Chocolate Martini. There’s also a Kids Zone with obstacle courses, lawn bowling, bubbles and more. Tickets: southcoastbotanicgarden.org/sunset-series.

25 Friday

AUGUST

Pop Vision

26 Saturday

AUGUST

Outdoor Volunteer Day

Native Plant Sale

10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at White Point Nature Education Center, 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro.

Astro Yachts rocks

27 Sunday

AUGUST

Outdoor Volunteer Day

9 a.m. to noon. Help the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy care for the gardens at White Point Nature Preserve by planting native shrubs, removing invasive weeds, watering native plants, grooming trails and more. 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com/vv2.

29 Tuesday

AUGUST

Master Chorale to hold auditions

Los Cancioneros Master Chorale has openings for experienced singers to join its upcoming 75th season. Auditions will be held at 7 p.m. at Hope United Methodist Church, 405 Artesia Blvd., Torrance. Email Yu-Fahn Yuen at yu-fahn.yuen@gmail.com to schedule an audition appointment. Information: LCMasterChorale.com.

30 Wednesday

AUGUST

“Jaws Revisited”

The Peninsula Seniors Bohannon Lecture Series, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., at Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, #310, Rolling Hills Estates. Coffee social at 10:15. Chris Lowe, professor of marine biology and director of the Shark Lab at California State University, Long Beach, will discuss the lab’s research into the world of sharks in Southern California. 310-377-3003.

31 Thursday

AUGUST

Sunset Series

5:30-8 p.m. every Thursday this summer at South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd, Palos Verdes Estates. Guests can roam the Garden’s 87 acres and hang out at Dottie’s, the new food and beverage concessions station near the Living Wall. There’s also a Kids Zone with obstacle courses, lawn bowling, bubbles and more. The musicians will do two 45-minute sets. Palos Verdes Symphonic Band performs songs from the TV show, “Bridgerton”. Tickets: southcoastbotanicgarden.org/sunset-series.

6 Wednesday

SEPTEMBER

Docent needed

Los Serenos de Point Vicente is hosting an Open House to introduce community members to how they can become volunteer docents. Learn about the local geology, flora and fauna and history and share knowledge by conducting tours of the Point Vicente Interpretive Center and various trails on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The open house is 7 p.m. at the Point Vicente Interpretive Center, 31501 Palos Verdes Drive West, Rancho Palos Verdes. The docent training course begins Sept. 13. Information: 310-544-5375 or losserenos.org. PEN