Thursday, August 19
Pier pleasure
Son Del Sur plays salsa from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Redondo Beach Pier. It’s part of the free summer concert series. (310) 508-6161.
Teenage angst
“13,” the entertaining and successful musical by Jason Robert Brown, concludes this weekend at the Norris Theatre, 27570 Crossfield Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. Tonight through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets, $25 general; $18 students and youth. (310) 544-0403 or go to norriscenter.com.
Waves of El Niño
Surf-inspired paintings by Jeff Honea and photographs by Brent Broza are on view tonight only from 6 to 10 p.m. at Sangria, 68 Pier Plaza, Hermosa Beach. (310) 376-4412.
Simplicity of life
The Hutchins Consort, an acoustic octet, with guest soprano soloist Lauren Smith, performs tonight (gates open at 6) on the front lawn of the historic Banning Museum, 401 E. M Street, Wilmington. Tickets, with wine, dinner, reserved seating, are $75. Concert only is $25. Call (310) 548-2005 or go to theBanningMuseum.org.
Friday, August 20
Swashbuckling adventures
The Torrance Theatre Company kicks off its new season with Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Pirates of Penzance,” tonight through Sunday at 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m., in the James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. Tickets, $25 general ($20 tonight); $22.50 students, seniors; $15 children under 12. Call (310) 781-7171 or go to torrancetheatrecompany.com.
And after breakfast, too
“Love Before Breakfast,” the 1936 comedy starring Carole Lombard, Preston Foster, and Cesar Romero, screens at 8:15 p.m. tonight and tomorrow, plus 2:30 p.m. tomorrow and Sunday, in the Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St., El Segundo. Tickets, $8. Call (310) 322-2592 or go to otmh.org.
Dead on arrival
The musical “Forever Plaid,” about four chirpy lads who were killed instantly in 1964, plays tonight and tomorrow at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in the Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. Sixth St., San Pedro. It’s being presented by The Relevant Stage. Tickets, $30 general; $20 seniors; $10 for those 18 and younger. (800) 838-3006 or go to therelevantstage.com. Remember to clap for the piano player.
Get moving
Clay & Betty Jenkins Jazz Music and Dance is just that, several top musicians (including guitarist Larry Koonse), with dancer and choreographer Betty Jenkins. Takes place at 8 p.m. at Alva’s Showroom, 1417 W. Eighth St., San Pedro. Donation, $20. Call (800) 403-3447 or go to alvasshowroom.com.
Saturday, August 21
Chalk up another summer
The Chalk Art Festival takes place today at the Redondo Beach Pier, and there will be three groups playing for approximately two hours each (from 2 to 8 p.m.), these being Auntie Geri, the Free to Be Me drum circle, and the Royale Garden Dixieland Band. (310) 508-6161.
Movie night
The Beach Shorts Film Fest screens at 7 p.m. in the Hermosa Beach Playhouse, 710 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. The first half is the amateur film showcase, and the second highlights professional filmmakers previewing clips from their new movies. Tickets, $10. There’s more at beachshortsfilmfest.com.
Half a century and counting
The Robi Hutas Solo Art Show, featuring beach volleyball, beaches, girls and sunsets, opens with a reception from 6 to 10 p.m. at Cannery Row Studios, 604 N. Francisca Ave., Redondo Beach. Through Sept. 4. Call (310) 372-1458 or go to canneryrowstudios.com.
Fun in the sun
The Malaga Cove Art show and Sale takes place today and tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Malaga Cove Plaza, Palos Verdes Drive W. between Via Corta and Via Chico, in Palos Verdes Estates. About 30 artists will be on hand. (310) 541-2479.
Pass the baton
The El Segundo Relay for Life teams up with The International Garden Center, chef Cyndy Klein, and local recording artists Zerimar and Fritz to raise money for cancer research from 5 to 8 p.m. at the International Garden Center, 155 N. Sepulveda Blvd., El Segundo. Tickets, $10 in advance and $15 at the door. (310) 607-9130.
Tuesday, August 24
Closet Tuesdays
Blue 32, 1332 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach, is hosting a gay friendly night this Tuesday and perhaps for many more to come. (310) 376-2600. ER
