Thursday, March 7
Comedy by the Slice
Pedones Pizza presents stand-up comedy each Thursday, featuring Comedy Central and HBO veterans. 1332 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach. Facebook.comComedyBytheSlice
Live music at StrandBar
Dean Grech. Grech combines elements of pop, R&B and traditional jazz to fit in one cohesive project. 6 – 9 p.m. StrandBar, 117 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Information: thestrandhousemb.com
FirstThursday ArtWalk San Pedro
Visit with your friends, and see some art at The First Thursday ArtWalk happens between Pacific Ave., Harbor Blvd., 4th, and 9th Streets, San Pedro. 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. The Guided ArtWalk Tour returns with tours of three unique arts spaces. The tour will gather at 5:30 p.m. in the Palm Realty Boutique Pop-Up Gallery, 255 West 6th Street, featuring the art of Adrienne Wade, board the PBID Trolley and head over to the PacArts Gallery, 303 South Pacific. Reservations and Information: sanpedrowaterfrontartsdistrict.com
Hang Up Hunger food drive Flair Cleaners
Accepting donations until Sunday, March 31. Bring unopened, canned or boxed food to Flair Cleaners, 1900 Artesia Blvd., Redondo Beach. The drive benefits the North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry, Food Pantry, LAX, the Salvation Army, Santa Monica food pantry, and the nonprofit Santa Clarita Grocery. Flair Cleaners is matching donations up to 250 pounds of food donated by customers at each location. Check the website for hours: FlairClearnes.com
Friday, March 8
Boards Across Hermosa
Friday through Sunday in downtown Hermosa Beach. Art, coffee, walk, and scavenger hunt. Sip and stroll through downtown to see Boards Across Hermosa’s incredible skate art, learn facts about Hermosa skate history, and win prizes. Scavenger Hunt postcards can be picked up at downtown coffee shops and the Hb Chamber of Commerce. Map of participating businesses, coffee specials, art walk deals, and event info at hbchamber.net/boardsacrosshermosa/.
Mental health first aid training BCHD
Mental Health First Aid training from the National Council for Mental Health. Similar to CPR training, individuals will learn to provide support to people experiencing mental health challenges. It is an eight-hour training that requires two hours of pre-work and six hours of in-person instruction. You will learn how to assess risk factors, provide initial support and connect individuals to professional resources, when needed. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Beach Cities Health District Beach Cities room, 514 N. Prospect Ave., Redondo Beach. Registration: bchd.org/mentalhealthtraining.
Merrily We Roll Along at ECC Center for the Arts
Merrily We Roll Along begins in the present and moves backwards, tracing the lives of wealthy, jaded composer, Franklin Shepard, and his two estranged friends through each milestone of their personal and professional lives. 8 p.m. Sat., March 9 at 8 p.m., and Sun. at 3 p.m. El Camino, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance. Ticket Office: elcamino.edu, (310) 329-5345.
Heather Cox photography
Heather is a Los Angeles based Fashion & Portrait photographer. Heather first picked up photography at the age of 12 when her parents gave her a Canon camera. Opening night at Culture Brewing Co., 327 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach. 5 – 9 p.m. Information: Hcoxphotography.com
Live music at Zinc
Cocktails, bites and beats with Dallas Greene. Most of her music resides in an indie-folk, soft rock, pop sound, interlaced with thoughtful melodies and dulcet harmonies that caress the heart and soul. Cocktails, bites and beats from 5 – 8 p.m. Zinc, 121 N. Valley Dr., Manhattan Beach.
Saturday, March 9
Symbiosis annual art exhibition Resin
Indivisible Arts’ 4th installment of Symbiosis, an art exhibition featuring collaborative works detailing the beauty, potential, and necessity of human connection. Connect with the community, enjoy wine from uncorked, and get inspired. This show is open to the entire community! Submit your artwork at form.jotform.com/240246812929157. Must be a collaborative work. Show is ongoing through Saturday, March 16. 5 – 9 p.m. Resin, Indivisible Arts, 618 Cypress St., Hermosa Beach. Free.
Fitness fun day with RB Kiwanis
Redondo Beach Kiwanis first annual Fitness Fun Day is an interactive fitness event targeting children ages 13 and under. Anderson Park, 2229 Ernest Way, Redondo Beach. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. This kid friendly event will include a 10-foot soccer ball kicking contest, races, Zumba, field events, physical games, and much more. Free! All participants will receive a shirt and participation medal. Information: redondokiwanis.com.
Summer camp fair MB Village
Check out all the local South Bay Summer Camps at the South Bay Summer Camp Fair. This is the perfect opportunity for families in the local area to explore a wide range of camp options and connect with camp staff. We have handpicked some of the best local camps in the area to make sure you have access to top-notch programs. Free. 12 – 3 p.m. Manhattan Village, 3200 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach.
Nature Club for Kids George F Canyon Nature Preserve
Come help out with this fun day to learn about our local reptiles and meet some of the local species. Ages 5 – 10 years. 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 27305 Palos Verdes Dr. E., Rolling Hills Estates. Register: pvplc.org, (310) 541-7613.
Nature walk Alta Vicente Reserve
Explore rare cactus wren and CA gnatcatcher restored habitat and beautiful views and flowers in bloom. Moderate to strenuous. 9 a.m. 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes. RSVP: pvplc.org, (310) 541-7613.
IRA and 401k planning at TMM
Learn how to preserve your retirement with effective tax and income planning for your RMDs. 9 – 11 a.m. Hoffman Health Conference Center, 3315 Medical Center Dr., Torrance. RSVP: torrancememorial.org, or call (310) 517-4728.
Technology Workshop CSC
Cancer Support Community South Bay (CSC South Bay)) free workshop to help participants with technology. Leuzinger High School students will answer questions on the latest technology as it relates to emails, surfing the web, social media, online video chatting and more. No prior experience or knowledge is needed. Attendees are encouraged to bring the technology they want to learn on—phone, iPad/tablet and/or laptop. 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. 2601 Airport Dr., suite 100, Torrance. Register for this in-person workshop: CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. More: Rebecca Sul at Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
The Pirates of Penzance, James Armstrong Theater
The New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players production is a delightfully dotty “model of a modern Major-General” for a rollicking romp over the rocky coast of Cornwall. 7:30 p.m. 3330 Civic Center Dr., Torrance. Tickets: torrancearts.org/show/pirates-of-penzance. Ticket office: (310) 781-7171.
April’s Fools Comedy Improv show
April’s Fools is a comedy improv troupe of eclectic, electric, and, yes, sometimes even eccentric souls all concentrating on making people laugh. 7:30 p.m. $6. 2nd Story Theatre, 710 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. Questions: (310) 318-0280.
Seaside Heroes park beautification
Come anytime between 8 and 11 a.m. to join Seaside Neighborhood Association and other volunteers of all ages, children to seniors, who help keep the park beautiful. The park runs between Anza (at the end of Lomita Blvd) and Kathryn. Meet at 22812 Kathryn Ave., Torrance.
Women ‘N’ Wheels ZADM
Get your classic and vintage cars ready and cruise on over to the Zimmerman Automobile Driving Museum for the Women ‘N’ Wheels Car Show. Open to all women who own, collect and drive vintage, classics, lowriders, hotrods, muscle, and custom cars. Show cars roll in at 8 a.m. for first come first serve parking spots. 610 Lairport St., El Segundo. $20. Tickets: automobiledrivingmuseum.org/event/women2024. Questions: (310) 909-0950.
Sunday, March 10
Public Safety Open House RBPD
Redondo Beach Police Department presents Public Safety Open House. An afternoon of fun with your local “Police and fire!” Music, Fire Trucks, armored truck, fun for kids, food trucks, shaved ice, and meet your heroes. Demos from K-9 Unit, drones, S.W.A.T., motorcycles, CSI, and firearm simulator. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Redondo Beach Civic Center, 415 Diamond St., RB. Information: redondo.org, RBPD (310) 379-2477.
Festival of the Kite RB Pier
Redondo Beach Pier invites you to come fly a kite at this free community event. DJ, face painting, kite flying contest, live music by 1969, and more. Prizes for kite flyers in various categories. 12 – 5 p.m. 100 Fisherman’s Wharf, Redondo Beach. Information: Redondopier.com.
Monday, March 11
Tango Argentino Woman’s Club RB
All levels are welcome. Every Monday. 6 – 7 p.m. technique/beginner, 7 – 8 p.m. intermediate, 8 – 9:30 p.m. $20. 400 S. Broadway, Redondo Beach. Questions: (310) 945-6099.
Social hour with BCHD
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 us! These meetings are for all, a place to connect and feel heard. 2 – 3 p.m. MB Joslyn Center, Sunset room, 1601 N. Valley Dr., Manhattan Beach. Schedule of classes and information: bchd.org/classes-workshops.
Nature Walk Alta Vicente Reserve
Explore rare cactus wren and California gnatcatcher restored habitat. Enjoy beautiful views of Catalina and flowers in bloom. Moderate to strenuous. 9 a.m. Parking on Hawthorne Blvd. side of Rancho Palos Verdes City Hall, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes. Registration: pvplc.org/calendar-guided-nature-walks.
Tuesday, March 12
Virtual families connected parent chat BCHD
A free monthly support group open to all South Bay parents and caregivers. Provided in partnership between BCHD, South Bay Families Connected and Thelma McMillen Center, the Parent Chat offers its participants a confidential and supportive space to share their parenting challenges and successes. The Parent Chat is not a therapeutic program, but rather a peer-to-peer support group with educational guidance from a mental health professional. 10 – 11 a.m. Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87374623578. The host will let you in. If you have any problems, email SouthBayFamiliesConnected@gmail.com.
Cancer Mythbusters CSC– via Zoom
Cancer Support Community South Bay (CSC South Bay) free workshop led by Neil Bhayani, MD, director of liver, pancreatic and complex cancer surgery at the Association of South Bay Surgeons. This 30-minute workshop aims to address some common myths and misperceptions on cancer and cancer treatments. 5:30 – 6 p.m. Join: CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. More: Rebecca Sul at Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
Virtual Happiness Chat BCHD
Support your well-being with casual discussions focused on connection and resilience. This is a casual discussion group with light-hearted activities to spark conversation. Share ideas, tips, resources, jokes, quotes – anything that supports our happiness. 12:30 – 1 p.m. Registration: bchd.org/series.
Coffee with Mayor Joe Franklin
Every second and fourth Tuesday of the month enjoy a cup of joe with Joe. 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Peet’s Coffee, 328 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach. Check the City’s calendar on the website or email the Mayor at jfranklin@manhattanbeach.gov to confirm location.
Wednesday, March 13
Nutrition Workshop: Easy Cancer-Fighting Breakfast CSC
Cancer Support Community South Bay (CSC South Bay) free workshop led by cancer survivor and integrated nutrition health coach, Paula Marchica, RN. Marchica will create, cook and share some delicious on the go breakfast and weekend brunch recipes using cancer fighting ingredients. There will be an optional food sampling after the demonstration. 1 to 2:30 p.m. 2601 Airport Drive, Suite 100, Torrance. Registration: CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. More: Rebecca Sul at Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
