Thursday, July 1

Artwalk tour

This free guided tour introduces participants to a diverse selection of art as well as different artists, techniques and styles, including abstract and realistic oil and watercolor paintings, photography, wearable art and mixed media. Among those featured is the new show “Young and Abstract,” with recent paintings by Christopher Hernandez, Elizabeth Medina and Eduardo Silva. The one hour free tour leaves from the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce, 390 W. Seventh Street, at 6:30 p.m. More, if you contact

FirstthursdaySPtour@gmail.com.

“Performers and Stadiums”

Gallery 381 presents photographs by Kevin Reece, on view through July 30. A reception for the artist takes place tomorrow (Friday) from 6 to 10 p.m. Where? 381 W. Sixth St., San Pedro. (310) 902- 8503.

Mixed company

“Titans, Gorgons and Punished Gods: Emblems of Political Eroticism” is the title of  San Francisco-based artist S.M. Shifflett newest series of oil paintings, on view at Flazh!Alley Art Studio, 1113 S. Pacific Ave., Suite B, San Pedro. The closing public reception is tonight from 7-11 p.m, for adults only (18 and over). Call (310) 833-3633 or go to flazhalleystudio.com.

Operation mop up

In the spirit of Independence Day, nationwide concerts will be hosted by music venues to benefit the Fishermen and Wildlife affected by the Gulf Coast Oil Spill, including this evening at Saint Rocke. Artists performing include national as well as local acts across the U.S. The fundraising goal is $500,000, to be directed to Gulf Restoration Network organization. Details on how to make a donation or find an event to attend in your area can be found on GulfCoastBenefit.com.

“The One & Only”

As part of the LA Festival of new American Musicals, the Relevant Stage presents a free staged reading of a new musical, based on mythology by Ray Buffer and Robert Gross, and featuring Shaina Zalma, Kenneth Taylor and Holley Replogle-Wong. Tonight at 7 p.m. in the Warner Grand Theatre, 478 West Sixth St., San Pedro. Call (800) 838-3006 or visit therelevantstage.com.

A little blue and green?

Torrance Cultural Arts Center and the Dance Center Inc. present the annual showcase of dancing and singing “Colors of Dance” in the James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance at 7 p.m. Tickets are $18. Call (310) 781-7171 or go to thedancecenterinc.com

Shakespeare by the Sea

The political thriller “Julius Caesar,” directed by Stephanie Coltrin, and featuring Olev Aleksander, Chris Aron, and BJ Allman, takes place at Point Fermin Park, 807 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. The free show starts at 8 p.m., but there’s a pre-show at 7:30 p.m.

The play is repeated on Saturday. (310) 217-7596 or go to shakespearebythesea.org.

Start July with jazz

The Doug MacDonald Quartet performs from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lighthouse Café, 30 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. (310) 376-9833.

Friday, July 2

Eleven nights, and now this

The comedy “Twelfth Night,“ directed by Amy Louise Sebelius and featuring Olev Aleksander, BJ Allman and John Cox, is presented in a free performance at 8 p.m. in San Pedro: Point Fermin Park, 807 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. Pre-show starts at 7:30 p.m. Call (310) 217-7596 or go to shakespearebythesea.org.

Shakespeare unscripted

Shakespeare as you’ve never seen it before – improvised! Using only their guts, with a few suggestions from the audience, the Impro Theatre Company, featuring Tracy Burns, Brian Jones, and many others, will create a completely original story for each performance. Shakespeare by the Sea is partnering with Impro theatre to present the ticketed event at Little fish Theatre, 777 Centre Street at Eighth Street in San Pedro. Through Aug. 1 at 8 p.m. Tickets $25, dinner special $40. Call (310) 512-6030 or go to littlefish.com.

Saturday, July 3

A Classic evening

Classical Music LA takes place at 8 p.m. at Live at the Lounge, 1018 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach, and the various programs feature mezzo soprano Iris Malkin, pianist Mikael Oganesian, pianist Fureya Unal, clarinetist Virginia Figueiredo, and flautist Tim Hagen. Composers include Stravinsky, Bartok, John Duke, Ginastera, Gershwin, and more. Cover, $12 (two drink minimum). Call (310) 372-1193 or go to ClassicalMusicLA.com.

Hangin’ out at the pier

The Summer of Music on the Redondo Beach Pier kicks off with the Couchois Brothers playing rock, funk and R&B from 6 to 8 p.m. Free.

Sunday, July 4

Don’t stop the music

This is the 32nd season  for the Manhattan Beach Concerts in the Park, taking place each Sunday through Sept. 5 at Polliwog Park. Today it’s Scott Whyte and the Bromantics playing classic rock and Top 40. (310) 802-5417 or go to citymb.info.

Extra for sand and surf

“Art at the Beach” is a summer art sale sponsored by the Torrance Artists Guild, and it takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Miramar Park, just north of Torrance Beach at the end of the Esplanade. Call Georgeann at (310) 830-2806 or go to TorranceArtistsGuild.org.

Aloha, baby

Mehana plays traditional Hawaiian music, plus there will be a hula show, from 6 to 8 p.m. on the Redondo Beach Pier. It’s part of the free Summer of Music concert series. See our Easy Week feature for a closer look!

Tuesday, July 6

Digging into art

“Artful Days: Learning the Language of Art,” is a free talk from 12:10 to 1 p.m. in the George Nakano Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. Using examples from LACMA’s permanent collection, those who attend will learn the keys to understanding and analyzing works of art. (310) 618-2326.

Wednesday, July 7

Movies you can afford

Warner on Wednesday continues this month with four more movies, each one just $3, with popcorn and drink specials so that, for example, date night – admission for two, plus popcorn and drinks, is just $13. She’ll be impressed! All films shown at 7 p.m. Tonight: “How to Train Your Dragon;” July 14: “Amelia;” July 21: “Alice in Wonderland;” July 28: “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs.” The Warner Grand is at 478 W. Sixth St., San Pedro. Tickets at the door, or go to therelevantstage.com.

Quite a setting

Terranea Resort will host Shakespeare by the Sea’s production of “Julius Caesar” at 7 p.m. The free event takes place at 7 p.m. on the Resort Lawn, under the stars. Where? 6610 Palos Verdes Drive S., Ranchos Palos Verdes. More information, including food and picnic cuisine, if you go to shakespearebythesea.org. ER

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