Baywatch Community Calendar 2-16-23
Spotlight:
Redondo Ballet will perform “Snow Queen” at 7 p.m. on Feb. 18 and 3 p.m. on Feb. 19 at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Tickets range from $25 to $50 and are available at redondoballet.org, or by calling (310) 292-4572, and at the box office prior to each performance. Audience members under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Masks are optional but recommended. Redondo Ballet was formed in 2014 with a vision to create a home for the art of dance in the South Bay. Leading the cast of “Snow Queen” is Kelly Vittetoe in the title role.
Ongoing:
Foster dog parents needed
Forte Animal Rescue, a long-established dog rescue non-profit, is urgently in need of people willing to be foster parents for rescued dogs. To learn more about fostering, visit the Forte website at farescue.org, call Forte at 310-362-0321 or email them at info@farescue.org.
Pacific brim, at Torrance Art
The Torrance Art Museum has a new exhibit: “Bridging the Pacific-LA Art of the Japanese Diaspora.” This year marks the 50th anniversary of the sister city program between Kashiwa, Japan and Torrance. To celebrate this milestone, the Torrance Art Museum is presenting an exhibition of the artistic talents of the Japanese American community based in Southern California. The exhibit runs through March 4 and is open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturday. Admission is free. For more information, go to torranceartmuseum.com.
Live theater
The Torrance Theatre Co. presents “The Half-Life of Marie Curie.” The show opened Feb. 6 and continues through Feb. 25 at 1316 Cabrillo Ave., Torrance. For tickets and more information, go to torrancetheatrecompany.com.
Thursday, Feb. 16
Farmers Market 90277
The Redondo Beach Certified Farmers Market is every Thursday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at George Freeth Way and Veterans Park West. For more information, call (310) 372-1171, ext. 2252.
Live music
Pedro Reis will perform at The Strand House from 6-10 p.m. 117 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach.
Friday, Feb. 17
Sports luncheon
This week’s South Bay Athletic Club meeting will feature former Westchester High basketball coach Ed Azzam, winner of 15 Los Angeles City and six state championships. The SBAC meets every Friday at noon at H.T. Grill, 1701 S. Catalina Ave., Redondo Beach. The luncheon meeting is open to the public. Cost is $30.
Refinery meeting
The Torrance Refinery Action Alliance and other organizations will host an informational event from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Locker Student Union at Cal State Dominguez Hills. The scheduled speakers include Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Chris Chavez from Coalition for Clean Air and others. For more information, go to traa.website.
The New Hollywood String Quartet will perform with the South Bay Chamber Music Society on Friday, Feb. 17. The concert will be repeated on Sunday, Feb. 19.
Live chamber music
The South Bay Chamber Music Society’s next concert features the New Hollywood String Quartet performing works by Beethoven, Joaquín Turina and Alfred Schnittke. The concert is at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17 and will be repeated at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 19. The first concert will be held in the Recital Hall of the Music Department at Los Angeles Harbor College, 1111 Figueroa Place, Wilmington. The Recital Hall is located in the Music building at the north end of campus. The second concert is at Pacific Unitarian Church, 5621 Montemalaga Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes. For information about the South Bay Chamber Music Society, go to sbcms.net.
Live music
Joe’s Band will perform at The Strand House from 9 p.m.-midnight. 117 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach
Cancer Support: De-Clutter
Cancer Support Community South Bay offers this free workshop presented by Regina Lark, owner of A Clear Path: Professional Organizing and Productivity. In this fun and interactive workshop, participants will learn to create a de-clutter plan and how to let go of stuff. The workshop is from 11 a.m.-noon on Zoom. To join, visit cscsouthbay.org and select the online calendar. For more information, email Rebecca Sul at Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
Saturday, Feb. 18
Manhattan Library book sale
Manhattan Beach Friends of the Library will hold its quarterly book sale from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the library conference room. The library is located at 1320 Highland Ave. Proceeds help pay for library programs for children, teens and adults and to purchase books and magazines not included in the library budget. Most books are priced at $1 or less. Additionally, inside the library near the elevator there is an ongoing book sale section, stocked weekly. For information about making a donation, call 424-241-0532 or email MBFOL90266@gmail.com.
Pointe Vicente guided nature walks
Join the Los Serenos de Point Vicente for a tour of the Point Vicente Interpretive Center Native Plant Garden in Rancho Palos Verdes and walk along the spectacular bluff top at the Vicente Bluff Reserve. The theme of the walk is “whales.” There is no charge to participate and all ages are welcome. Bring sun/weather protection and water. Sturdy shoes recommended. The walk is about one and a half miles. Meet at 10 a.m. on the front patio of Point Vicente Interpretive Center, located at 31501 Palos Verdes Drive West, Rancho Palos Verdes. Free parking is available at the Point Vicente Interpretive Center parking lot. For more information, call 310-544-5260 or visit losserenos.org.
Guided Nature Walk at White Point Nature Preserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, 10:30 a.m. Naturalists will guide you along a trail to discover a unique variety of wildlife in their coastal sage scrub habitat with amazing views across to 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.
El Segundo Muscle Car show
The Automobile Driving Museum will host a muscle car show from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 610 Lairport St., El Segundo.
Quilt show
The South Bay Quilters Guild will hold its annual show on Saturday, Feb. 18 and Sunday, Feb. 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. The show features more than 160 quilts, including a garden party-themed special exhibit. Admission is $12. For $2 off, go to southbayquiltersguild.org.
Live music
Rock ’n roll tribute band the Atlantic City Boys is bringing the music of the ‘50s and ‘60s to the Redondo Union High School auditorium. Concert-goers can expect covers of such classics as “My Eyes Adored You,” “Ragdoll,” and “Let’s Hang On.” Band members E. Michael Evans, Dustin Fisher, Jeremy James and Sammy Pawlak have performed with the likes of Pattie Labelle and The Temptations. The concert is at 7 p.m. For more information, go to sbconcerts.org.
Live music
DJ Shibuya will be at The Strand House from 8 p.m.-midnight. 117 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach.
Sunday, Feb. 19
Farmers Market 90277
The Riviera Village Certified Farmers Market in Redondo Beach is open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, go to rivieravillagefarmersmarket.com.
Peninsula Symphony at RB High
The Peninsula Symphony will give a concert featuring Debussy, Ravel and Bizet at 7 p.m. at the Redondo Union High School auditorium, 631 Vincent St. There will be a pre-concert lecture at 6:15 p.m. for members. Free admission and parking. For more information, visit pensym.org or call 310-544-0320.
Tuesday, Feb. 21
Farmers Market 90266
The Manhattan Beach Certified Farmers Market is from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. every Tuesday at Metlox Plaza. For more information, go to downtownmanhattanbeach.com.
Economic Forecast Summit
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Forecast Summit featuring Christopher Thornberg from Beacon Economics will be held at Terranea Resort. Thornberg will speak on “Navigating the Stimulus Hangover.” 7:30 a.m. Individual tickets are $130. For tickets, call 310-377-8111 or email palosverdeschamber.com.
Upcoming:
CSC South Bay Welcome Orientation
Find out what Cancer Support Community South Bay is all about in this virtual orientation meeting. Participants will be given a virtual tour of the community and learn about the many free programs that CSC South Bay offers cancer patients and their loved ones. There will be an opportunity to register for a virtual weekly support group or monthly networking group. The meeting is at 11 a.m. on Zoom. To join the meeting, visit cscsouthbay.org and select the online calendar. For more information, email Carla Bick at Carla@CSCSouthbay.org.
Happy Hour with History
The February installment of the Hermosa Beach Historical Society & Museum’s Happy Hour with History features historian Helen Yoshida. Her presentation, “Voices from the U.S. Department of Justice Internment Camps During WWII,” will pull from oral history interviews and archival documents. The event is at 3 p.m. on Feb. 26 at the Hermosa Museum, 710 Pier Ave. Tickets are $5 and available on Eventbrite or can be purchased at the door, based on availability. Cash bar. HBHS members receive a drink ticket at the door.
Live sketch comedy
Funny Bōnz, an award-winning, politically incorrect, musical sketch comedy revue featuring musical satire of political events, politics and pop culture, is coming to the 2nd Story Theater at the Hermosa Beach Community Center. Schedule: Saturdays March 4, April 1, April 29, May 20, July 1, Aug. 5, Sept. 16, Oct. 7 and Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. For tickets, call 714-689-8116, email boxoffice@p3theatre.biz or visit p3theatre.biz. ER