Event Spotlight
5K Run/Walk
The mental health campaign “You Are Enough” will present the first annual “You Are Enough” 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, April 8. The event will start at 9 a.m. at Schumacher Plaza in Hermosa Beach. Runners and walkers will proceed to the Manhattan Beach Pier, before returning to the Plaza. $40. All proceeds will go toward campaign billboards in the South Bay. “You Are Enough” is an initiative of Giving Purpose, a non-profit dedicated to helping people feel worthy. Its founder is Redondo Beach resident Cathy Caplener. To learn more about the 5K Run/Walk and sign up in advance, go to givingpurpose.org or eventbrite.com.
Ongoing:
Fiber art exhibit
An exhibit of contemporary fiber art in Southern California is on display at the Palos Verdes Art Center through April 15. The gallery, located at 5504 Crestridge Road in Rancho Palos Verdes, is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays. Closed Sundays. For more information, call 310-541-2479 or visit pvartcenter.org.
Walkers needed
The South Bay will be represented at NAMI Walk, to be held on April 29 at the Los Angeles State Historic Park. (NAMI stands for National Alliance on Mental Illness.) The walk aims to raise awareness and funds to achieve the NAMI goals of fighting stigma and providing programs and services to families and persons with a mental illness at no cost. To join a South Bay NAMI Walk team, start one of your own, support a walker or be a virtual walker, go to the NAMI Walks Greater Los Angeles website at namiwalks.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=1329.
Spring musical
The Palos Verdes High School Drama Department is proud to present the smash Broadway hit, “Something Rotten!” Performances run April 14-15 and April 21-22 at 7 p.m., April 16 and April 23 at 2 p.m. and April 20 at 4 p.m. in the multipurpose room at Palos Verdes High School, 600 Cloyden Road in Palos Verdes Estates. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at pvhsdrama.com. The production is rated PG-13.
Thursday, April 6
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.
Family Poetry Workshop
April is National Poetry Month. Author April Halprin Wayland will lead a family poetry workshop from 4-5 p.m. in the Storytime Room at the Main Redondo Beach Library, 303 N. Pacific Coast Highway. Tickets will be handed out at the Children’s Reference desk at 3:45 p.m. Space is limited.
Friday, April 7
Farmers Market 90254
Hermosa Beach Rotary hosts a Certified Farmers Market every Friday, noon to 4 p.m., at 1035 Valley Drive.
Living art exhibit
The Living Art Experience will be held Friday, April 7 and Saturday, April 8 at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. Twelve recreations of twelve art masterpieces using live models will be presented. The featured artwork includes Leonardo DaVinci’s “Last Supper” and Michelangelo’s “Pietà.” The program will be narrated with an original script and presented with a musical score performed by an orchestra and vocal ensemble. Showtimes are 7 p.m. on April 7 and 1 and 4:30 p.m. on April 8. For tickets, call 310-521-2520 or visit livingartexperience.com.
Saturday, April 8
VW car show
The Automobile Driving Museum in El Segundo will host an Air Cooled VW Car Show from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be awards, a food truck, ice cream and live music. The museum is located at 610 Lairport St. Information: automobiledrivingmuseum.org
Easter Eggstravaganza
Manhattan Village will host an Easter Eggstravaganza from noon-2 p.m. Enjoy face-painting, puppet shows, music, an Easter craft, an Easter egg hunt, a photo booth and raffles. All ages welcome. Free. Manhattan Village is located at 3200 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach.
Live improv
April’s Fools Comedy Improv Troupe presents “DUETS” at the Pier Avenue Second Story Theater, inside the Hermosa Beach Community Center, 710 Pier Ave. Tickets are $10 general admission and $8 for seniors. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. For tickets, call 310-318-1705 or go to aprilsfoolsimprov.com.
Sunday, April 9
Easter services at MBCC
Manhattan Beach Community Church will hold a sunrise service at 6:30 a.m. on the beach, north of Manhattan Beach Pier (bring beach chairs), and a church service at 10 a.m., followed by an egg hunt at 11 a.m. The church is located at 303 S. Peck Ave. 310-372-3587
Easer Sunrise Mass
Our Lady of Guadalupe will hold its annual Easter Sunrise Mass at 6 a.m. on the beach south of Hermosa Beach Pier, near the shoreline. Bring beach chairs or blankets.
Easter services at Journey of Faith
Community members are invited to celebrate Easter at Journey of Faith. In Manhattan Beach, services will be held at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. at 1243 Artesia Blvd. and in Torrance, at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. at 2917 Lomita Blvd. Easter is April 9.
Monday, April 10
Film screening
El Camino College will screen “Return to Sweden” as part of its Discovery Film Series at 3 p.m. in Marsee Auditorium. General admission, $16. Seniors, $14. “Return to Sweden” tells the story of an American of Swedish descent, Dale Johnson, who journeyed to Sweden hoping to see the land of his ancestors, but found much more. El Camino College is located at 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance.
Tuesday, April 11
Farmers Market 90266
The Manhattan Beach Certified Farmers Market is from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. every Tuesday at Metlox Plaza. Information: downtownmanhattanbeach.com
Food and Food Prep Sharing Circle
Cancer Support Community South Bay will hold this free workshop from 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. at 2601 Airport Drive, Suite 100, Torrance. Lily Hanna will lead a discussion on healthy food and food preparation and participants will have an opportunity to share their own tips and knowledge. To register for this workshop, visit cscsouthbay.org and select the online calendar. For more information, email Rebecca Sul at Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
Zoom book discussion
The Redondo Beach Public Library will hold a book discussion at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. The featured book is “The Candy House” by Jennifer Egan. Senior Librarian Erin Schoonover will lead the discussion. Sign up through the library’s calendar of events at redondo.org/cals/library.asp.
Wednesday, April 12
Peninsula Village
Learn about the Palos Verdes Peninsula Village, an organization dedicated to creating a sense of community for older adults living on the peninsula, at an information session on Zoom. It begins at 11 a.m. Zoom link: https://bit.ly/PVPVinfo. Meeting ID: 853 4261 7275. Passcode: 228788. The goal of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Village is to create connections, foster friendships and provide volunteer support for members. Information: 310-991-3324, peninsulavillage.net, peninsulavillagepvp@gmail.com
Upcoming:
Springfest
The 40th Annual Springfest Redondo Carnival & Community Festival is set for April 13-16 at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Enjoy carnival rides, a kids zone, a petting zoo, food trucks and music. Free admission and parking. Hours: 5-10 p.m. Thursday, 5-10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday. Presented by the North Redondo Beach Business Association. Information: nrbba.org/springfest
Coin club meeting
The Bay Cities Coin Club will meet on April 13 at the Westchester Masonic Lodge, 7726 West Manchester Ave., Playa Del Rey. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the meeting starts at 6:30. There will be a show and tell, auctions, 50/50 and a raffle. All ages are welcome. Gifts for kids. For more information, visit baycitiescoinclub.com or email baycitiescoinclub@hotmail.com.
CSC South Bay Welcome Orientation
Find out what Cancer Support Community South Bay (CSC South Bay) is all about in this virtual orientation meeting scheduled for April 14, 11 a.m., on Zoom. 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. The opportunity to register for a virtual weekly support group or monthly networking group will also be provided. To join this online meeting, visit cscsouthbay.org and select the online calendar. For more information, email Carla Bick at Carla@CSCSouthbay.org
Community garage sale
The city of Hermosa Beach has announced the return of the Community Garage Sale on April 15. The city will accept registrations beginning April 1 and city staff will help residents publicize their garage sales through a crowd-sourced map and advertisements on social media and Craigslist. Residents can subscribe to notifications on the city website to receive an update when the Community Garage Sale registration begins. Information: hermosabeach.gov
Chamber music
The Chamber Orchestra of the South Bay will perform “Beethoven to Broadway” at 7 p.m. on April 15 at Norris Theatre, 27570 Norris Center Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. Pre-concerts talk at 6:15 p.m. Tickets: palosverdesperformingarts.com
Live music
Divas3, a pop vocal trio, will take the stage at 7 p.m. on April 15 at the Redondo Union High School auditorium. Divas 3 consists of powerhouse Las Vegas vocalists performing chart-topping hits. Information: sbconcerts.org
South Coast Cactus & Succulent Society
The society’s annual show and sale is April 15-16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Palos Verdes Art Center, 5504 Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. Thousands of plants for sale, hard to find plants, artistic pottery, expert advice and show plants. The art center galleries and gift shop will be open. Free admission and parking. For more information, call 310-346-6206 or go to southcoastcss.org.
Purpose Workshop & Volunteer Fair
The Beach Cities Health District will hold a Blue Zones Project Power of Purpose Workshop & Volunteer Fair on April 15, 1:30–3:30 p.m., at Manhattan Beach Community Church, 303 S. Peck Ave. Purpose is your reason for getting up each morning. Discover how to align your gifts, talents and interests to create purpose in daily life at a special workshop. At the volunteer fair, learn about local opportunities to make change that will allow you to showcase your gifts, talents and interests and fulfill your purpose. Information: bchd.org/beach-cities-community-calendar
Bunka-Sai Japanese Cultural Festival
The 48th annual festival will take place April 15-16, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Ken Miller Recreation Center, 2341 Torrance Blvd. (at Madrona Avenue). Enjoy tasty plate lunches, sweets, arts and crafts items, dance, music, martial arts and more. Free admission and parking. Presented by the Torrance Sister City Association. Information: torrancesistercity.org
Anti-hate conversation
The South Bay Community Coalition Against Hate will hold a Community Conversation with Frank Meeink, a former skinhead who will share his transformation and triumph over hatred, at 6:30 p.m. on April 20 in O’Donnell Hall at American Martyrs Church, 700 15th St., Manhattan Beach. Admission is $5 for individuals and $10 for families. Register at https://bit.ly/3lt2WsT
El Camino College public forum
The last in a series of public forums will be held on April 20, 6-7:30 p.m., at the South Bay Adult School, 3401 Inglewood Ave., Redondo Beach. El Camino wants to hear from community members about their aspirations, what is important to them and what they want from the college. Information: elcamino.edu/comprehensive-integrated-planning/forums.aspx
“Mama Mia!”
Drama students at Mira Costa High School will perform “Mamma Mia!” April 21-29. Showtimes and ticket information are available at miracostadramaboosters.org.
Earth Day beach clean up
Sea Sprite Hotel will host an Earth Day beach clean-up from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on April 22 on the beach in front of the hotel, located at 1016 The Strand in Hermosa Beach. Buckets and gloves will be provided. There will be live music, beach games, beverages and raffle prizes. Reserve a spot at eventbrite.com.
Earth Day celebration
Roundhouse Aquarium on the Manhattan Beach Pier will throw a Keep it Green, Keep it Clean Earth Day Celebration on April 23, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The aquarium has partnered with local community groups and school organizations to provide fun, interactive and hands-on activities that promote sustainable living. Activity booths will be set up inside and outside of the Roundhouse Aquarium. Price: $10 online, $15 in person. Information: 310-379-8117, roundhouseaquarium.org, info@roundhouseaquarium.org
Seahorse Classic
The 33rd annual Seahorse Classic Charity golf tournament will be held April 24 at Palos Verdes Golf Club. Hosted by the Peninsula Committee Children’s Hospital, all proceeds will benefit Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. The day’s activities include a shotgun scramble golf format, barbecue lunch, hole-in-one opportunities, a raffle, online auction and post-round cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. For more information and to register, visit birdease.com/SeahorseClassic.
Driving tour
“The Art of the Road,” a driving tour of artistic and historic sites on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, will be held on May 6. Sponsored by The Circle of the Palos Verdes Art Center, the tour and finish line party is a fundraiser for the Art Center’s visual arts exhibition and education programs. Drivers and navigators in both classic and modern cars can participate in the tour and party for $350. Anyone can join the Finish Line Party at 4:30 pm at the Palos Verdes Art Center, 5504 Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. Tickets are $125. For tickets and more information, visit thecirclepvac.org. ER
