January 2024 Peninsula Event Calendar
Spotlight:
Sunday, January 14
“Fat plants” at the Botanic Garden
Al Klein will talk about how growing “fat plants,” aka caudiciforms. They are challenging as well as fun. He will help you determine the right soil mix, watering schedule, fertilizer, and sun exposure based on your climate. Al retired from Canterbury Gardens after 35 years and runs his own nursery business, Botanic Wonders, which specializes in growing and selling rare and exotic plants. 1 p.m. South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes. Free admission for SCCSS members and their guests. Information: southcoastcss.org.
2 Tuesday
JANUARY
Storytime with puppets
Hosted by librarians and friendly puppets, this storytime includes fun stories, songs, and even dancing. Recommended for kids 2-4 four years old and their caregivers but all ages can attend. No registration is required. 10:15 – 10:45 a.m. Peninsula Library, 701 Silver Spur Rd., Rolling Hills. Check the website for hours. Information: pvld.org.
Ishikawa pastels
Mike Ishikawa is a retired architect by profession, and a pastel painter by discovery. During his vacations, or any time he had some free time, he sketched with pen and ink, filling many sketch books with interesting places he visited. View his artwork until Tuesday, January 23 at the Malaga Cove Library Art Gallery, 2400 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes.
3 Wednesday
JANUARY
Trolling through the Botanic Garden
The Trolls will be at the South Coast Botanic Garden until Sunday, January 14. Six larger-than-life trolls are meeting here in our 87 acres to try to help us humans out. 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula. Check the website for times and tickets: southcoastbotanicgarden.org/thomas-dambo-trolls-save-the-humans. Questions: (310) 452-0920.
Bilingual brain storytime
Chinese (Mandarin) storytime for Curious Minds. Enjoy a series of Chinese storytimes. Perfect for children aged 1.5-5 years old (though all ages are welcome). These interactive sessions include stories, music, and movements. 10:15 – 10:45 a.m. Peninsula Library, 701 Silver Spur Rd., Rolling Hills. Check the website for hours. Information: pvld.org. Questions: Marisa Perley, (310) 377-9584 ext. 238, mperley@pvld.org.
Senior Center beading and jewelry workshop
Bartlett Senior Center Beading workshop is held every Wednesday from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. 1318 Cravens Ave. Torrance. Bring your own project and/or materials and learn new ways to make something. All levels are welcome. Information: (310) 320-5918.
4 Thursday
JANUARY
Library knitting circle
Come knit with us. All skill levels are welcome. Every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Malaga Cove Library Community room, 2400 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes. Information: pvld.org, (310) 377-9584 x551.
Coloring and a cup of coffee
Monthly program every first Thursday of the month where participants can enjoy a cup of coffee (or tea), coloring, and conversations. Supplies will be provided. Drop-in. No registration. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Rd., Rolling Hills.
5 Friday
JANUARY
Lyris Quartet at Harbor College
Alyssa Park and Shalini Vijayan, violins. Luke Maurer, viola, and Timothy Loo, cello. 8 p.m. Los Angeles Harbor College, 1111 Figueroa Place, Wilmington. Information: sbcms.net.
San Pedro Farmers Market
Pick up essential fruits and vegetables from our certified, small family farms. Public Parking lot 735, corner of 6th & Mesa, San Pedro. Want to join the market? Contact Market Manager, (310) 739-4391, hello@venaver.org.
6 Saturday
JANUARY
Fred Crawford’s ‘golden age’
A life in the head of Fred Crawford. A 90-minute comedy, monologue, pantomime, impressions of actors from Hollywood’s “golden age” and tap dance revue. 7 p.m. Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. 8th Street, San Pedro. Tickets: Alvasshowroom.com, (310) 833-3281.
Silly Saturdays at the library
Hosted by librarians and friendly puppets, this storytime includes fun stories, songs, and even dancing. Recommended for kids 2-4 four years old and their caregivers but all ages can attend. No registration is required. 10:15 – 10:45 a.m. Peninsula Library, 701 Silver Spur Rd., Rolling Hills. Check the website for hours. Information: pvld.org.
TechKnows help
Have a question about how to download e-books? Can’t get your Kindle to work? Drop in and have our knowledgeable team of TechKnows assist with all your techy questions. Meet in the PC Community room, Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Rd., Rolling Hills. Questions: Robert Broadstone, (310) 377-9584 x215, rbroadstone@pvld.org.
Abalone Cove volunteer day
We will be planting native shrubs and/or removing invasive weeds in order to improve habitat for protected wildlife species. Do not arrive before 9 aq.m., the parking lot does not open until 9 a.m. This event will meet at 9:15 a.m. in the parking lot next to the parking booth of Abalone Cove Reserve, 5970 Palos Verdes Dr. S., Rancho Palos Verdes. Sign up: pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
7 Sunday
JANUARY
Deja Vu with CSN&Y
Experience the magic of a musical journey through time with “Deja Vu: A Musical Retrospective of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.” Get ready for an electrifying and acoustic celebration of the legendary supergroup’s timeless classics. A Musical Retrospective of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. 4 p.m. Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. 8th Street, San Pedro. Tickets: Alvasshowroom.com, (310) 833-3281.
Women in business
LeadHERs in Business monthly Coffee & Connections for women in business. Fourth Wednesday of every month from 9 – 10:15 a.m. The purpose is to allow connection, conversation, and collaboration within the business women’s community. Meet, introduce, and surround yourself with other local business women. Share ideas and mini-mind with supportive peers for conversation and valuable feedback. $15. PVP Chamber Office, 4040 Palos Verdes Dr. N., Suite 205, Palos Verdes. Register: business.palosverdeschamber.com/events.
8 Monday
JANUARY
Board Games for adults
Join your neighbors for a friendly game of chess, checkers, Scrabble and other board games! No reservations required, just drop in. 2 – 4 p.m. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Rd., Rolling Hills. Questions: (310) 377-9584 x601.
9 Tuesday
JANUARY
Land Conservancy community engagement
Go Wild in Your Community! Join this new community engagement/outreach team. Learn what PVPLC does to support our community and wildlife, and invite folks to support our work by signing up for the email list, volunteering or donating. Flexible volunteer schedule. Open to ages 18+. 1 – 3 p.m. Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy office, 916 Silver Spur Rd., #207, Rolling HIlls. Questions? Contact Kenny Roth, kroth@pvplc.org, (310) 541-7613 x206.
10 Wednesday
JANUARY
Good morning PV
A dynamic networking breakfast session to meet up with like minded early birds and do business together. Monthly. 7:30 a.m. Good stuff at Promenade PV, 550 Deep Valley Dr., Rolling Hills. Register: palosverdeschamber.com/events. Questions: Cathy Alessandra, (310) 377-8111.
12 Friday
JANUARY
MaMoGi trio at Alvas
MaMoGi is an All Star powerhouse band that is packed with progressive rock, electronic and jazz music.. The band features prodigy bassist Mohini Dey, blazing saxophonist Mark Hartsuch & the incredible Gino Banks. 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. 8th Street, San Pedro. Tickets: Alvasshowroom.com, (310) 833-3281.
Anna May & Cooper Wolken at Collage
Singer-songwriter Anna May blends jazz and folk sensibilities into her musical and lyrical landscapes, accompanying herself on guitar and piano. Cooper Wolken, will open with a set of acoustic indie rock that is noted for a shimmering, wistful tone. 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Collage, 731 S. Pacific Ave., San Pedro. Tickets: collageartculture.org, (310) 428-3497.
13 Saturday
JANUARY
PVIC Docent guided nature walk
Come tour the Point Vicente Interpretive Center museum, its native plant garden and take a walk along the spectacular bluff top at the Vicente Bluff Reserve. Enjoy an easy stroll led by a docent through the museum and the garden. Learn about the natural and cultural history of the area. Free. All ages welcome. Bring sun/weather protection and water. Sturdy shoes recommended. Approximately 1-1⁄2 miles. Hike is difficult to easy. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Meet at the front patio of Point Vicente Interpretive Center, 31501 Palos Verdes Dr. W., Rancho Palos Verdes. The theme of this nature walk is “Whales”. The neighboring Federal property of PV Lighthouse grounds will be open to the public on this day. Take advantage of coordinating your trip there afterwards. Free parking at the PVIC parking lot. Information: losserenosrpv.org, (310) 544-5260.
Three Sisters reserve
Hike through a scenic 21-acre restored coastal sage scrub habitat which is home to the threatened California gnatcatcher. 9 a.m. Wear walking shoes. Bring sun protection and water. Information: pvplc.org, (310) 541-7613. Register: pvplc.org/calendar-guided-nature-walks.
Native plant sale
Come to the George F. Canyon Nature Center and learn more about growing local native plants and purchase some for your garden. 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. 27305 Palos Verdes Dr. E., Rolling Hills. Questions: (310) 541-7613.
Mohini Dey Album Launch at Alvas
If you search “Indian Bassist” on Google, whose name is first on the list? Mohini Dey. Mohini Dey, 27 year-old Bass Guitarist from Mumbai, has been described as the “Most Successful Musician Under 30” By Forbes India. 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. 8th Street, San Pedro. Tickets: Alvasshowroom.com, (310) 833-3281.
14 Sunday
JANUARY
Southern California Slack Key Festival
The Slack Key festival returns to the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. A Hawaiian musical journey showcasing Grammy-winning slack key guitarists, award-winning Hula Hālau, special guest performers, and a free Island Marketplace. 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Redondo Beach. Festival starts at 11 a.m. Tickets: slackkeyfest.com.
Eagles Ronstadt Experience at Alvas
Eagles Ronstadt Experience recreates the greatest hits of The Eagles and Linda Ronstadt. This tremendous tribute to the writing, performance, style and sound of the California country, folk, and rock is performed by some of the world’s top musicians. 4 p.m. Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. 8th Street, San Pedro. Tickets: Alvasshowroom.com, (310) 833-3281.
15 Monday
JANUARY
MLK Jr. day of service at the White Point
Volunteer for the MLK Jr Day of Service at White Point Nature Preserve. Help care for the White Point Native Plant Demonstration Garden by planting native shrubs, removing invasive weeds, watering native plants, grooming trails and more. 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Sign up at Volunteer hub: pvplc.org.
Cat adoption in RPV
The nonprofit Pedro Pet Pals will be holding a cat adoption event at the Civic Center from 12 – 3 p.m. Come meet the adorable cats and kittens, and make your home a forever home. 12 – 3 p.m. The Ken Dyda Civic Center, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes. More Information: animalsrule.org, info@animalsrule.org or petprotectorsleague@gmail.com.
16 Tuesday
JANUARY
Neighbor’s watchout
Neighborhood representatives from all RHE neighborhoods are welcome to discuss crime prevention, emergency preparedness and overall public safety. 6 – 7 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. Contact Management Analyst Jessica Slawson for details, jessicas@rollinghillsestates.gov.
17 Wednesday
JANUARY
Library sushi demo
A demonstration of traditional and modern sushi making with Chef Andy Matsuda from the Sushi Chef Institute. 4 – 5 p.m. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Rd., Rolling Hills. Questions: Robert Broadstone, (310) 377-9584 x215, rbroadstone@pvld.org.
19 Friday
JANUARY
Darden at the Nakano
Darden is comprised of siblings Clarah (guitarist); Havi (Mandolin); Tabbi (Bass); Josiah (drums) and Noah (keys). All are songwriters and multi instrumentalists focusing on creating their own brand of music some have called Modern Americana. DARDEN presents an experience of crystal clear harmonies, angelic melodies, and modern versions of classic songs and styles. 7 – 9 p.m. Nakano Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Dr., Torrance. Additional show Saturday Jan. 20, 7 p.m. Tickets: TCAC@TorranceCA.gov, (310) 781-7150.
20 Saturday
JANUARY
The Molls at Redondo High
South Bay Community Concert presents The Molls at 7 p.m. Redondo Union High School Auditorium, 1 Sea Hawk Way, Redondo Beach. Tickets: SBConcerts.org.
Nick Gomez & band at Collage
Composer and saxophonist Nick Gomez sold out Collage on his previous visit He’s returning with his crack ensemble of musicians. Nick brings a characteristic grit and funk to the smooth jazz style, as well as winning showmanship that makes his rare shows real events. 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Collage, 731 S. Pacific Ave., San Pedro. Tickets: collageartculture.org, (310) 428-3497.
Alta Vicente Reserve volunteer day
Come help us to restore habitat on the 22-acre restoration site to create a home for rare cactus wrens and gnatcatchers with beautiful views of Catalina Island. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes. Sign up: pvplc.org.
Mike the Mystifier at the Norris
Mike is the only magician in history to win a live magic competition on primetime US network television and be voted America’s Favorite Mystifier. His appeal to both young and old has made him one of the most sought-after mystifiers in the world. Join the journey of emotions from laughter, intrigue, danger, fear, wonder, anticipation, tears, and sentimentality that only Mike Super delivers. 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Palos Verdes Performing Arts Norris Theatre, 27570 Norris Center Dr., Rolling Hills. Box Office: (310) 544-0403 x221, palosverdesperformingarts.com.
21 Sunday
JANUARY
Jan Rivera, Mohini Dey, and Gino Banks at Alvas
An extraordinary musical alliance that showcases talent and versatility. As a group, their diverse musical expressions defy categorization. Their collective artistry seamlessly merges elements of prog, jazz, fusion, and rock as well as other styles. 4 p.m. Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. 8th Street, San Pedro. Tickets: Alvasshowroom.com, (310) 833-3281.
25 Thursday
JANUARY
‘A Good Person’ at Pen Library
Enjoy a free move at the library. A Good Person. Starring Florence Pugh, Morgan Freeman & Celeste O’Connor. The movie follows Allison, whose life falls apart following her involvement in a fatal accident. 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Rd., Rolling Hills. Questions: (310) 377-9584 x601.
26 Friday
JANUARY
Tim Miller Quartet at Alvas
Modern electric jazz fusion. 8 p.m. Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. 8th Street, San Pedro. Tickets: Alvasshowroom.com, (310) 833-3281.
Anointed Feet at ECC
Enjoy a night of worship with Anointed Feet Dance. Known for their powerful and compelling storytelling, while propelling audiences into the presence of the Holy Spirit. Anointed Feet Dance Company will present an evening of dance of their most highly acclaimed repertory. Additional show on Sat. Jan., 27. El Camino College Campus Theatre, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance. 7 – 10 p.m. Tickets: elcamino.edu/campus-life/arts.
27 Saturday
JANUARY
Volunteer
Come help restore habitat on the 22-acre restoration site to create a home for rare cactus wrens and gnatcatchers with beautiful views of Catalina Island. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes. Sign up: pvplc.org.
Native plant sale
Come to the George F. Canyon Nature Center and learn more about growing local native plants and purchase some for your garden. 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. 27305 Palos Verdes Dr. E., Rolling Hills. Questions: (310) 541-7613.
Sunday 28
JANUARY
White Point Volunteer day
Help care for the gardens at White Point Nature Preserve by planting native shrubs, removing invasive weeds, watering native plants, grooming trails and more. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. Register: pvplc.org, (310) 541-7613.
Antique street faire
Join the hunt for vintage treasures when over 180 talented vintage and artisan sellers transform the streets of Downtown Torrance into an eclectic open-air antique market. Free admission & parking. 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sartori Ave., and El Prado, Old Torrance. Information: (310) 328-6107.
Monday 29
JANUARY
Matteo Mancuso Trio VIP soundcheck at Alvas
Get access to the soundcheck at 5 p.m. Meet and greet with the Matteo Mancuso Trio. Signed concert mini poster. 5 p.m. Concert 8 p.m. Entry to the 8 p.m. concert sold separately. Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. 8th Street, San Pedro. Tickets and Information: Alvasshowroom.com, (310) 833-3281.