1 May
Monday
Live musical theater
“In the Heights,” April 28-May 7 at The Norris Theatre, 27570 Norris Center Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. Information and tickets: palosverdesperformingarts.com
3 May
Wednesday
Lecture series
The Peninsula Seniors Bohannon Lecture Series, Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. Coffee social at 10:15. May 3: “Drug Enforcement Administration and Fentanyl Awareness,” presented by Michael Keuler, Assistant Special Agent, DEA, Los Angeles division.
5 May
Friday
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
Presented by The House of Bards Theatre Company. 7 p.m. at The Grand Annex, 434 W. Sixth St., San Pedro. Tickets: grandvision.org
6 May
Saturday
Outdoor Volunteer Day at Abalone Cove Reserve
Join the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy at the Abalone Cove Reserve and help restore wildlife habitat. Students can receive community service hours. 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, May 6 and Saturday, May 20. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com
Sacred Expressions: The Mandorla – Art and Meditation
9 a.m.-noon at the Mary & Joseph Retreat Center, 5300 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. This creative workshop will explore the mandorla as a means of meditation and art-making. All materials, handouts and supplies provided. No previous art experience is required. Cost: $40 per person. Register at maryjoseph.org/event/sacred-expressions-the-mandorla
“Walk as One at 1” World Labyrinth Day
Noon-3 p.m. at the Mary & Joseph Retreat Center, 5300 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. Every year on the first Saturday in May, people around the globe participate in World Labyrinth Day as a meditation for world peace. No reservations required. For more information, call contact Mary & Joseph Retreat Center at 310-377-4867, ext. 221 or visit maryjoseph.org/event/world-labyrinth-day.
George F Canyon Guided Family Nature Preserve Walk
You will be guided by a trained naturalist to discover a unique variety of wildlife in their canyon habitat with amazing views of the L.A. Basin. Presented by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy 10:30 a.m. Meet on the back deck of the George F Canyon Nature Center. Parking in Preserve lot located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. No RSVP required. Rain cancels.
Driving tour
“The Art of the Road” is a driving tour of artistic and historic sites on the Palos Verdes Peninsula (related story page 24). Anyone can join the Finish Line Party at 4:30 p.m. at the Palos Verdes Art Center, 5504 Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. Sponsored by The Circle of the Palos Verdes Art Center, the tour and finish line party is a fundraiser for the Art Center’s visual arts exhibition and education programs. Drivers and navigators in both classic and modern cars can participate in the tour and party for $350. Tickets are $125. For tickets and more information, visit thecirclepvac.org.
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
Presented by The House of Bards Theatre Company. 7 p.m. at The Grand Annex, 434 W. Sixth St., San Pedro. Tickets: grandvision.org
7 May
Sunday
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
Presented by The House of Bards Theatre Company. 2 p.m. at The Grand Annex, 434 W. Sixth St., San Pedro. Tickets: grandvision.org
10 May
Wednesday
Lecture series
The Peninsula Seniors Bohannon Lecture Series, Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, RHE. Coffee social at 10:15. May 10: “Amazing Animals and Birds of Botswana” by Bob Shanman, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Redondo Beach.
12 May
Friday
Volunteer opportunity
Volunteer with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Rapid Response Team, Fridays and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon. Work alongside the field staff around the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve to help protect important wildlife habitat. Help with trail maintenance, fence building, installing signage and more. Students can receive community service hours. No experience needed. Ages 15 and up. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com
Nature & Me Storytime
Join the Palos Verdes Library District for stories, songs and rhymes at the George F Canyon Nature Center, 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. 10:15–10:45 a.m. Recommended for ages 2-5. No reservations required.
13 May
Saturday
Guided Nature Walk with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy
Experience the 28-acre Linden H. Chandler Preserve with blooming native plants. This restored habitat is home to the endangered Palos Verdes blue butterfly. 9 a.m. Moderate. Rancho Palos Verdes. Sign up at pvplc.org/calendar
Outdoor Volunteer Day at Alta Vicente Reserve
Help the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy restore habitat on the 22-acre restoration site to create a home for rare cactus wrens and gnatcatchers. Enjoy beautiful views of Catalina Island. 9 a.m.-noon. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com
14 May
Sunday
Special Mother’s Day Volunteer Event
Let mom sleep in or join the rest of the family planting native wildflowers, removing invasive weeds, watering native plants, grooming trails and more at the White Point Nature Preserve. 9 a.m. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com
17 May
Wednesday
Lecture series
The Peninsula Seniors Bohannon Lecture Series, Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, RHE. Coffee social at 10:15. May 17: “The Opera Othello,” discussed by an L.A. Opera community educator.
19 May
Friday
“Swan Lake”
Students from Peninsula School of Performing Arts will perform “Swan Lake” Friday, May 19 through Sunday, May 21 at Norris Theatre, 27570 Norris Center Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. Showtimes at 7 p.m. on Friday, 2 and 7 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Saturday night’s performance will begin with highlights from the season’s award-winning competition. The other three performances will begin with 30 minutes of recital dances by the younger students from PSPA.Tickets: palosverdesperformingarts.com/show-details/rental-pspa-presents-swan-lake.
Concert
Electric Light Orchestra Experience, 8 p.m. Outdoor Pavilion Amphitheatre. Tickets and information: palosverdesperformingarts.com
Bella & Rudy
The duo will be performing with their full band. Acoustic and indie-inspired music. 8 p.m. at the Grand Annex Music Hall, 434 W 6th St., San Pedro. Tickets: grandvision.org.
20 May
Saturday
Outdoor Volunteer Day at Abalone Cove Reserve
Saturday, May 6 and Saturday, May 20. Join the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy at the Abalone Cove Reserve and help restore wildlife habitat. Students can receive community service hours. 9 a.m.-noon. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
Guided Family Nature Walk at White Point Nature Preserve
Naturalists will guide you along a trail to discover a unique variety of wildlife in their coastal sage scrub habitat, which offers amazing views across to the ocean. Presented by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. 10:30 a.m. Meet in front of the Nature Center and come inside to explore after the hike. Reservations not required. Preserve parking available at the end of the street in a gravel lot at 1600 West Paseo del Mar, San Pedro.
Car Show
9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, 27118 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. Benefits Peninsula Panther Football. Food and drink vendors, opportunity drawing, raffles, awards and more.
Live music
Patrick Landeza & Sons, Hawaiian slack key guitar. 8:30 p.m. at the Grand Annex Music Hall, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro
21 May
Sunday
Outdoor Volunteer Day at Chandler Reserve
Join the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy from 9 a.m. noon at Chandler Reserve. Participants will be working to remove invasive weeds which degrade important wildlife habitat in native. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com
Docent Guided Nature Walk
Enjoy this easy walk along the McBride Trail, featuring panoramic views of the Palos Verdes Peninsula and Catalina Island. Learn about the native coastal sage scrub habitat along with a lesson on the 19th and 20th centuries history of the Palos Verdes area. 1 p.m. Presented by the organization, Los Serenos de Point Vicente/ For those seeking a challenge, the group will also be offering a strenuous docent-led hike on the Three Sisters Trail starting at the same location. Meet at the end of Ocean Terrace Drive. Drive south on Highridge Road, cross Crest Road, then turn right on Ocean Terrace Drive and park at the end of the street. Information: losserenos.org
South Coast Cactus & Succulent Society Meeting
Presenter for May: Duke Benadon, “Baja California — End to End.” Benadon is the author of “Superb Succulents” and has been Director, Vice President, President, Show Chairman and Convention Chairman of the Cactus & Succulent Society of America. He will be sharing his adventures in Baja with us. 1 p.m., South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula. Free admission for SCCSS members and their guests. For more information, visit southcoastcss.org
24 May
Wednesday
Lecture series
The Peninsula Seniors Bohannon Lecture Series, Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, RHE. Coffee social at 10:15. May 24: “History of the Famous Wayfarers Chapel,” presented by Rev. David C. Brown.
31 May
Wednesday
Lecture series
The Peninsula Seniors Bohannon Lecture Series, Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, RHE. Coffee social at 10:15. May 31: “The Latest in Property Tax Assessments and Taxes,” presented by Robert Isozaki from the L.A. County Assessor’s Office.
