Spotlight:
Symphonic soundtracks
Music lovers can enjoy an evening of popular movie tunes when conductor Gary Berkson leads the Peninsula Symphony in a concert at the Redondo Union High School Auditorium, 631 Vincent St., at 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 31. Doors open at 4 p.m. Admission and parking are free. The symphony will be playing music from “The Avengers,” “Lawrence of Arabia,” “Jurassic Park,” “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” “Witness,” “Pirates of the Caribbean,” “Star Wars,” “The Empire Strikes Back,” “Gone With the Wind,” “Ghostbusters” and “Thor.” Berkson will intersperse the musical selections with his colorful, engaging talks. For more information, contact the symphony office at 310-544-0320 or music.pensym@verizon.net, or visit pensym.org.
Ongoing:
Adopt a Child for a Day
The P.S. I Love You Foundation and Fablectics will give 300 at-risk children a day at the beach on Sept. 10. This will mark the 21st annual Adopt a Child for a Day celebration, which will be held in Manhattan Beach. Corporate sponsors, in-kind donors and mentors are needed. For information, go to https://psiloveyoufoundation.org/ourevents-datb.
Summer concerts at Manhattan Village
Summer Concerts have returned to Manhattan Village, 3200 N Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach. There’s live music 6-8 p.m. every Thursday in The Plaza through Aug. 25. No outside food or beverages permitted. Guests are welcome to bring beach chairs and blankets for seating. For more information, go to shopmanhattanvillage.com.
Summer concerts at The Point
The Point in El Segundo welcomes visitors to the Sounds of Summer, a family-friendly music series that takes place from 6–8 p.m. every Wednesday through Sept. 28. Every week features a new musician or band with tunes ranging from folk rock to reggae. The Point is located at 850 S. Pacific Coast Highway. For more information, go to thepointsb.com/sounds-of-summer-concert-series.
Thursday, July 28
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.
Friday, July 29
Special Olympics fundraiser
Redondo Beach police officers will be serving diners at Good Stuff in Redondo Beach from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. All tips will go to Special Olympics of Southern California. Good Stuff is located at 1617 S. Pacific Coast Highway, #102.
Farmers Market 90254
Hermosa Beach Rotary hosts a Certified Farmers Market every Friday, noon to 4 p.m., at 1035 Valley Drive.
Saturday, July 30
STEM event
The 2022 Global Summit Demonstration Day will take place at 9 a.m.-noon at Mira Costa High School’s Waller Football Stadium. It is open to families and students of all ages as well as the broader community, and should be especially attractive to families with children interested in STEM. Global Summit is the culmination of more than two months of hard work for four teams of Northrop Grumman college interns and Mira Costa students. Overseen by company mentors, the teams spent hours designing, building, flying and driving autonomous vehicles created with the goal of supporting a simulated disaster relief operation. The high school address is 1401 Artesia Blvd., Manhattan Beach. Admission is free.
Water recycling plant tour
Community members are welcome to join the South Bay Boardriders Club for a private tour of the Edward C. Little Water Recycling Plant behind the new Top Golf in El Segundo. The tour is open to adults and children older than age 7 and will begin at 10 a.m. To RSVP, go to eventbrite.com and search Edward C. Little Water Recycling Plant.
Sunday, July 31
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.
Live music
Abrakadabra will be performing 2-4 p.m. at the Metlox Plaza Summer Music Series in Manhattan Beach. The band is known for its high energy, percussive, soulful tunes in Latin, pop and jazz. Metlox, an outdoor plaza, is located at 451 Manhattan Beach Blvd.
Monday, Aug. 1
Young Cancer Survivorship Group
Cancer Support Community South Bay (CSC South Bay) offers this free weekly networking group for adults diagnosed with cancer before their early forties. Participants can connect with other young adults who have just been diagnosed, are undergoing treatment, for those finished with treatment and survivors. The group will meet from 6-8 p.m. on Zoom. To join this online group, visit cscsouthbay.org and open the online calendar. For more information contact Carla Bick, Cancer Support Navigator, at Carla@CSCSouthBay.org.
Tuesday, Aug. 2
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.
Upcoming
‘The Addams Family’ in Torrance
Torrance Theater Company will open its 24th season at the James R. Armstrong Theatre with “The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy.” The show runs six performances only, Aug. 6-13. Reserved seating includes Premium section for $45, General section for $25-$35 and Family Four Packs for $100. Tickets are available by phone at 310-781-7171 or online at torrancetheatrecompany.com.
Breast Cancer and Clinical Oncology Updates
Cancer Support Community South Bay (CSC South Bay) is offering this free workshop led by Dr. Parvin Peddi, director of Breast Medical Oncology at Margie Petersen Breast Center in Santa Monica. Participants will learn the latest information on prevention, diagnosis and therapy of breast cancer and other cancers. The workshop is from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on Aug. 8 on Zoom. To join, visit cscsouthbay.org and open the online calendar. For more information contact Rebecca Sul at Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org. ER
