Saturday, June 29
Fit for the job?
Gardena resident David Stoner signs copies of his book, “Dancer’s Story,” at 12:30 p.m. in Dave’s Olde Book Shop, 2123 Artesia Blvd., Redondo Beach. Dancer’s legs are weak, and can he make them strong enough so that he can join Santa’s reindeer team?
Step into the past
The “38th Annual Ragtime Festival,” this one with Kathy Craig, Frederick Hodges, John Reed-Torres, and Vincent Johnson, takes place on Saturday at 2:30 and 8:15 p.m., and on Sunday at 2:30 p.m., in the Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St., El Segundo. All seats $20. Call (310) 322-2592 or go to OldTownMusicHall.org.
One-shop stopping
House 1002, which is conveniently located at 1002 S. Pacific Ave., San Pedro, is a mix of art design, and one-of-a-kind finds. It’s operated by local artists Larry Lubow, Cathie Goldberg, and Anne Olsen Daub, and there’s an open house today (Saturday) at 5 p.m. Call (310) 833-1002 or go to house1002.com.
Sunday, July 30
When things flower
“In the Garden” is an afternoon of Fine Art, Music & Strawberries, and it takes place from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Mary and Joseph Retreat Center, 5300 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. The Taiko Drum Ensemble and the South Bay Coastliners Barbershop Chorus perform. Cost, $10. Call (310) 377-4867 or go to maryjoseph.org.
Rattle that pelvis
Scott Bruce performs his Elvis tribute from 5 to 7 p.m. in Polliwog Park, Manhattan Beach, part of the Concerts in the Park Series. Next Sunday: the Mira Costa High School Jazz Band.
Drink up and look
Artlife gallery is hosting a cocktail reception from 4 to 8 p.m. for its June exhibition, with live art, music, hors d’oeuvres and a raffle of one original artwork, at 720 B Allied Way in Plaza El Segundo, El Segundo. (310) 938-2511 or go to artlifesouthbay.com.
Vocal serenade
The L.A. Men’s Glee Club performs at 3 p.m. in the James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. Tickets, $5. Call (310) 618-1185 or go to laglee.org.
Tuesday, July 2
From all over the place
Artful Days, a monthly free lecture that takes place from 12:10 to 1 p.m., presents “Highlights of World Art in the LACMA Collection” in the George Nakano theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. (310) 818-2326. ER
