Thursday, May 29
Local author series on suspense, Hermosa Museum
Local suspense writers Richard Blount, Sophie Stava, Jaqueline Faber and Drew Chapman discuss their latest novels, featuring the Beach Cities as their backdrops. Moderated by Author: AJ Wynn. Snacks and refreshments. Author meet and greet after the panel. 5:45 – 7:30 p.m. Hermosa Beach Museum, 710 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. RSVP: eventbrite.com, search Thriller Author Series Hermosa Beach. or email authors@hbfol.org.
Palos Verdes Antiques show and sale
Through Saturday, May 31. St. Francis Episcopal Church in Palos Verdes Estates will host the 54th Palos Verdes Antiques Show and Sale. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., and Saturday, May 31, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information on the upcoming Palos Verdes Antiques Show and Sale, contact St. Francis Church at (310) 375-4617, or visit stfrancispalosverdes.org to print out a $2 discount Admission Coupon.
Friday, May 30
Parent & Me, SC Botanic Garden
A hands-on adventure where kids and their grown-ups discover the magic of pollination. Each child will receive materials to explore nature up close, record their observations, and draw what they see. Get ready for fun games, and a special take-home knowledge to help pollinators in their own backyards. 10 – 11 a.m. 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula. For ages 5 and up. $7 per child. For questions call (424) 452-0920. Tickets: southcoastbotanicgarden.org.
Sports luncheon: MCHS Coach Marx, PV Coach Hughes
Former Mira Costa High basketball coach Glenn Marx and Palos Verdes High softball coach Ashley Hughes will be the South Bay Athletic Club luncheon speakers. Marx, who has experience coaching in Germany, will compare the approach of high school and travel ball in the U.S. to European youth level basketball. The SBAC meets at the H.T. Grill, 1701 S. Catalina Ave., Redondo Beach. The weekly meeting, which starts at noon, is open to the public. Reservations are not necessary. The cost of lunch is $30.
Saturday, May 31
Queen of the South Bay Surf Contest
South Bay Boardriders Club presents an all women’s surf contest. Women of all ages and levels are welcome. A day of women supporting women. 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. 42nd Street, El Porto, Manhattan Beach. Bring your board, sunscreen, shade, and stoke. Sign up at southbayboardriders.org.
YOU ARE ENOUGH 5K, Hermosa Beach
The Third Annual You Are Enough Run/Walk 5K is a mental health and wellness event that brings people together from all over to help one another feel worthy, seen, and supported. The run is a 3.1 mile course on The Strand between the two beach city piers, Hermosa and Manhattan. Live DJ, food and beverages, awesome grab bags and a lot of smiles and hugs. We will also have pre-event wellness sessions in the South Bay where you can learn how to care that much more for your well-being. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Schumacher Plaza, Hermosa Beach. Tickets: givingpurpose.org.
Inaugural Artists exhibition
You are invited to an artist showcase of contemporary paintings byTom Balderas, Bernard Fallon, Larry Manning, and Ross Moore. Meet the artist and enjoy an evening of visual exploration. Opening reception from 5:30 – 8 p.m. Haute Oyster Studios, 800 S. Pacific Coast Hwy., upper suite, Redondo Beach, cross street Knob Hill. Artwork will be on view until June 6.
The Art Department (TAD) Open House, Redondo Beach
Join the Ribbon Cutting celebration for new Redondo Beach chamber member, The Art Department (TAD). TAD is turning 43. Tacos hot off the grill, bounce house for the kids, live DJ, and tons of free swag. The party starts at 1:30 p.m. 2919 182nd Street, Redondo Beach. theartdepartment.com.
Fair & Fun Run
Celebrating mental health advocacy. Community Helpline, the LA-based crisis support hotline operating toll-free nationwide since 1971, will host its first community Fair & Fun Run in observance of Mental Health Awareness Month. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Palos Verdes Peninsula High School track, 27118 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. The first 200 to register will receive a free event T-shirt. Admission is free and tax-deductible donations are encouraged through their website at pay.chelpline.org/7f3b9cd0-e52e-4071-b82c-74e. This event encourages the community to disconnect from technology and enjoy some sunshine, games, music, fun, food and reconnection.
Hazardous waste & document shredding
Athens Services will be collecting household hazardous waste (HHW) items and providing document shredding services free to Redondo Beach residents. 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center parking lot, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd. For more information call (888) 336-6100 or visit redondo.org.
Library Sale, Manhattan Beach
The Friends of the Manhattan Beach Library is having its quarterly book sale at 1320 Highland Ave., from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Books for all ages and interests are for sale, most for just $1 each. Please join us to increase your reading pleasure.
Bicycle Block Party, Redondo Beach
Upway is teaming up with community nonprofits and local organizations to promote safe e-Bike ridership and bicycle infrastructure in the South Bay. The event will feature e-Bike test rides, community tabling, and tours of Upway and the Redondo Beach Metro station. The event will conclude with a community bike ride, so be sure to bring your bike. This Family-friendly event is all about celebration bikes, mobility, and community. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 2400 Marine Ave., Redondo Beach. Upway Los Angeles is located next to the Metro K Line Redondo Beach Marine station and the Redondo Beach Park/Ride. More information at https://upway.co/blogs/news/bicycle-block-party-at-upway-los-angeles
John Brown & special guest Harold Payne
“Make Good Things Happen” nonprofit programs & events for the community dedicated to inspire creativity for all ages. Fantasia Family Music, 7 – 9 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) 3967 Pacific Coast Highwy, Torrance in John’s personal studio. $30 per person. Buy your ticket online at fantasiafamilymusic.org.
Sunday, June 1
Fei Alexander show, Easy Reader
Stop by and view the artwork of Fei Alexander from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 67 14th Street, Hermosa Beach.
SOAR, South Coast Botanic Garden
Through Tuesday, September 30. SOAR features hundreds of tropical butterflies not normally found in Southern California. Your journey begins as you step into the Host and Nectar Garden and wander through beautiful plant species that are part of a butterfly’s habitat. Next, you’ll stop by our Emergence Chamber where you may just see a butterfly emerge from its pupa. And finally, you’ll enter the pavilion where you will have an up-close-and-personal experience with the hundreds of butterflies flying throughout the exhibit. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Select date and time you wish to visit at southcoastbotanicgarden.org/soar/#soartickets. 6300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula. For more information call (424) 452-0920.
Monday, June 2
Summer on the beach
Beach Cities Summer free fitness with yoga on the beach. 6:30 -7:30 p.m. Adjacent to Scotty’s Restaurant on the Hermosa Beach Strand. Bring a towel, water and dress in layers because it can get chilly. Registration closes at noon each day of the event, but walk-ups are welcome. Register online at bchd.org/freefitness.
Woman’s Club Installation Luncheon
The Woman’s club of Redondo Beach invites you to an Installation Luncheon. 10 a.m. social hour, 11 a.m. business meeting and installation ceremony, 12 p.m. luncheon. 400 S. Broadway, Redondo Beach. RSVP at redondowoman.org/installation. For questions call (310) 316-9766.
Sarah Ainsworth Photography
Local Photographer Sarah Ainsworth will display some examples of her images of nature, with special emphasis on the El Segundo Blue Butterfly, in the El Segundo Public Library. This exhibit will run through Monday, June 30 during the library open hours. You can learn more about Sarah and her work on her website sarahainsworthart.com. 111 W. Mariposa Ave., El Segundo.
Tuesday, June 3
Bridge workshop, South Bay Bridge
Great class for advanced beginners and intermediate players and anyone who would like to become a better bridge player. Tuesdays: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. 24100 Narbonne Ave., Lomita. For questions and more information call (310) 733-9425 or visit bridgewebs.com/southbay.
Social Hour with BCHD Care Managers
If you have a question regarding community resources or want to learn more about Beach Cities Health District, please join us. If you want to share ways you are keeping busy or are looking for advice on ways to keep busy, please join us. These meetings are for all, a place to connect and feel heard. The meetings are the first and third Tuesday of the month virtually. 10 – 11 a.m. Zoom Link: bchd-org.zoom.us/j/87651635014. The second Monday of each month the meetings are in person starting June 9 from 2 – 3 p.m. at the Manhattan Beach Joslyn Center, Sunset Room, 1601 N. Valley Dr., Manhattan Beach. More information at bchd.org.
Wednesday, June 4
Blue zone cooking, Lazy Acres
Lazy Acres Natural Market in Hermosa Beach has been a certified Blue Zones Project Grocery Store since 2018, specializing in health and wellness. This June, their series of Blue Zones Project-inspired cooking classes returns with a twist. Chefs will take inspiration from the regions around the world where people live to 100 and craft their own Blue Zones-Inspired dishes. Culinary Tour: Sardinia, Italy. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 2510 Pacific Coast Hwy., Hermosa Beach. $65. Sign up at classes.lazyacres.com/classes/hermosa-beach.
1st Wednesday Bird Walk
Join the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy with expert Bob Shanman for a free bird walk with an experienced naturalist, binoculars provided. 9 a.m. White Point Preserve, 1600 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. Sign up at pvplc.org/calendar.
Virtual Mindfulness Drop-In
Take 30 minutes to downshift and practice mindfulness techniques. Facilitated by a CHF instructor. 4 – 4:30 p.m. Zoom link will be provided when you register at: http://bchd.org/mindfulness.
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Sunset Series, SC Botanic Garden
Every Thursday through July enjoy the Sunset Series at the South Coast Botanic Garden. Thursday, June 5, Survival Band featuring Jah Faith will kick off the series. Food , drinks, music, and family fun. 5 p.m. is strictly for VIP admission. General admission entry at 5:30 p.m. 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula. Tickets and information visit southcoastbotanicgarden.org. For questions call (424) 452-0920. ER
