Baywatch community Calendar 3-14-24
Thursday, March 14 – Sunday, March 17
Paranormal Cirque
Cirque Italia’s newest show “Paranormal Cirque” is a show tailored towards our mature fans wanting to escape into a thrilling experience. A new show with breathtaking implications always poised between fun and the most uninhibited fear that will transport you to a dark world inhabited by creatures with incredible circus art abilities. Ongoing until Sunday, March 17. Del Amo Fashion Center, 3525 W. Carson St., Torrance. $20 – $65. Tickets and showtimes: paranormalcirque.com.
Thursday, March 14
Comedy Show Fundraiser HB Woman’s Club
In The Lounge of The Comedy and Magic Club. Doors open at 6 p.m. Comedy show 7 p.m. $20 donation. 1018 Hermosa Ave. Must pay for tickets in advance. Checks, Zelle: womansclubofhermosabeach.org, Venmo: Shauna Valenzuela (@Shauna-Valenzuela). For Zelle or Venmo, include “comedy club” in memo.
Friday, March 15
Lunch and Learn: Create Your Own Healing CSC
Cancer Support Community South Bay (CSC South Bay) free workshop led by Duncan Tooley, a mind-trainer, medical hypnotist, artist and author. The mind is a very powerful tool that affects a person’s body and surrounding environment. Participants will learn to use their thoughts to command cells and manipulate DNA epigenetic switches to help healing. Lunch will be provided at noon and the program begins at 12:30 p.m. 2601 Airport Drive, Suite 100, Torrance. Registration: CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. More: contact Rebecca Sul, Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org. Register by Wednesday, March 13.
RimoVision Comedy Night HB
An incredible lineup of 14 comedians, including some familiar faces from our February Comedy Night and plenty of fresh talent to keep the humor flowing. Not only will you be having a blast, but you’ll also be making a difference by supporting RimoVision Group, a non profit theatre company dedicated to live theatre. 2 shows: 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Second Story Theatre, 710 Pier Avenue. $25-$35. Tickets: rimovisiongroup.org.
Beauty and the Beast RUHS
The Broadway musical based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the original Broadway production ran for over thirteen years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. Redondo Union High, 1 Seahawk Way. Showtimes: March 15, 16, 22, 23 at 7 p.m. and March 17 and 23 at 2 p.m. Information and Tickets: ruhsdrama.com.
Live music at Zinc
Cocktails, bites and beats with Jonathan Blake Salazar. His rise in popularity deriving from his powerful solo acoustic performances pack venues regularly throughout Orange County and LA. 5 – 8 p.m. Zinc, 121 N. Valley Dr., Manhattan Beach.
Weekend Retreat for Women in Recovery
Recovery Now: This is it! Recovery from the seemingly hopeless disease of addiction reveals the importance of integrating physical, mental, and emotional development to find our spiritual path. A weekend of sharing, laughter, reflection and hope. Bring a friend, and an open mind and heart. All Fellowships welcome! John McAndrew is a spiritual counselor, poet, retreat facilitator and musician in long-term recovery from the disease of addiction. 6 p.m. Friday, March 15 to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 17. Cost: per person/shared $365; single $450; commuter $195. Mary & Joseph Retreat Center, 5300 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. Sign Up and Information: maryjoseph.org, (310) 377-4867.
Saturday, March 16
St Patrick’s day parade HB
Enjoy seeing some of your favorite local nonprofits, unique vehicles, cool bands and more in this eclectic and diverse celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Parade, 1 – 4 p.m. Music on Pier Plaza by SBMC. Pier Ave. & Hermosa Ave., Downtown Hermosa Beach. Information: hbchamber.net/parade.
SB Bridge Club Hot Dog Saturday!
Ever wanted to learn how to play bridge? Join the SBBC and enjoy Hot Dog Saturday. Hot dogs will be served at 11:30 a.m., Bridge games 12:30 p.m. $20. Sign up as a pair or individual. Sign up scholler.janice@gmail.com, (424) 832-0238, South Bay Bridge Club, 24100 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita.
Spring show and sale RPV
The South Bay Orchid Society show and sale features dozens of elegant blooming orchids and award winning entries from our own society members. Local Southern California commercial growers and quality vendors will be offering a very unique selection of species and hybrid orchids, companion plants, succulents, bromeliads, hoyas, ferns, exotic and rare plants, foliage plants, growing supplies, fertilizer, bark, designer orchid pots, and lots more for sale. Free with paid entrance fee. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. PV Art Center, 5504 Crestridge Rd., Rancho Palos Verdes. Information: southbayorchidsociety.com/Show/index.html.
Gospel Concert James Armstrong Theatre
Joanna Medawar Nachef singers present a Gospel Concert. This exhilarating experience will feature our own JMNS singers in solos, duets, ensemble singing and more, along with the LA Spanish Gospel choir & band “Sons of Thunder,” under the direction of Sam Tejada. 7 p.m. James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Dr., Torrance. Tickets: $35 General Admission – $25 Senior/Student – $10 Children 4 – 12. Box Office: (310) 781-7171. Tickets: jmnsingers.com.
Boris Allakhverdyan RB
Chamber Orchestra of the South Bay presents Boris Allakhverdyan, clarinet. 4 p.m. Riviera United Methodist Church, 375 Palos Verdes Blvd., Redondo Beach. $59. Tickets: mycosb.org.
Acrylic painting class at SpineSync
A beginner acrylic painting class is led by Xana Ramos, a local artist. A magical afternoon of art & fun. Includes all painting materials. 4 – 6 p.m. SpineSync, 2300 B. Artesia Blvd., Redondo Beach. $45. Registration: xanaramosart.com.
Poof Too! A magic show HB Community theater
The Redondo Odd Fellows and Silver Crest Rebekah Lodges, present Poof Too! A comedy show with featured members of the Magic Castle, and the award winning manipulations of David Zirbel, the wacky and crazy magic of Simone Turkington, inventor, creator and member of Pacific Coast Association of Magicians Louie Foxx of Seattle who will emcee, the Comedy-Magic of Shawn McMaster, the Grand Illusions of Alexander G, with Mark Furey performing close-up magic during the intermission. $25. Open at 6:30 p.m. Showtime 7 p.m. Hermosa Community Theater, 710 Pier Avenue. Information and Tickets: Call OJ at (310) 879-3059.
Surf series event #4 SBBC
The South Bay Boardriders Club (SBBC) is a non-profit dedicated to celebrating the rich history of the South Bay surfing culture, introducing families, youth, and our community to all aspects of ocean activities and being guardians of our local shoreline. 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Manhattan Beach Pier. Sign Up and Information: southbayboardriders.org/calendar.
Spring Garden Prep RBCG
Learn how to prepare your garden by pulling out your cold weather crops, amending your soil and choosing your Spring seeds and plants. The mission of the RBCG is to provide residents of RB with a space to grow food, build community, reduce food insecurity, and practice sustainable and healthy living. Free for Redondo Beach Community Garden and SBPC members. $10 donation to non-members. 2 – p.m. 715 Julia Ave. Redondo Beach. Information: timecounts.app/southbayparks or southbayparks.org/rbcg.
Sunday, March 17
Moai open house week BCHD
Fostering deeper social connections can support our health and wellness. During our Moai Open House Week, Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) invites the community to try out a new activity and meet new people by participating in our Moai social groups that get together regularly for walks, potlucks and conversations. Ongoing until Thursday, March 22. Pre-registration is required. 514 N. Prospect Ave., Redondo Beach. Questions: contact Jackie Uy, Jackie.Uy@bchd.org. Moai Ambassadors will confirm your attendance and send you event details. Information about moais: bchd.org/moai.
LC Master chorale: from Dusk to Dawn
Songs from dusk to dawn and Christopher Tin’s Grammy award-winning crossover work “Calling All Dawns.” Performed with orchestra. 7 – 9 p.m. James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Dr., Torrance.
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Monday, March 18
General Meeting Woman’s Club RB
Baby Shower and lunch to help collect items for new mothers to be distributed to those in need by DCFS (LA County Department of Child and Family Services) Diapers, strollers, clothes, blanket, toys and more. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Woman’s Club of Redondo Beach, 400 S. Broadway. $30. Tickets and information: redondowoman.org, (310) 316-9766.
Championship Golf Tournament PV
Fir Hills Seri Pak Championship at Palos Verdes Golf Club from March 18 – 24. A field of 144 of the greatest female professional golfers in the world will compete for a share of the $2 million purse and produce some of the most exciting moments in professional golf. Now in its third year on the LPGA Tour in Palos Verdes Estates, the tournament will feature a week full of world-class golf and family-friendly events. PV Golf Club, 3301 Via Campesina. Tickets and Information: seripakchampionship.com/tickets. Interested in volunteering? Register to volunteer: 2024seripakchamp.my-trs.com.
Tuesday, March 19
Social hour with BCHD
A virtual event if you have a question regarding community resources, want to learn more about Beach Cities Health District or share and learn ways to keep busy, join! These meetings are for all, a place to connect and feel heard. 10 – 11 a.m. Zoom link: bchd-org.zoom.us/j/87651635014.
Wednesday, March 20
Miracle of living at TMM
Got allergies? Learn how to nip them in the bud. In person or zoom. Highlights include: how allergies impact your life, environmental allergies, and drug and food allergies. 6:30 p.m. Hoffman Health Conference Center, 3315 Medical Center Dr., Torrance. RSVP: torrancememorial.org, or call (310) 784-3707. Zoom link: tmmc.zoom.us/my/molmar2024. Questions: (310) 784-3707.