November 2023 Peninsula Event Calendar
1 Wednesday
NOVEMBER
Storytime
Hosted by librarians and friendly puppets, this storytime includes fun stories, songs, and even dancing. Recommended for kids 2-4 years old and their caregivers but all ages can attend. 10:15 – 10:45 a.m. Miraleste Library, 2400 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates. Questions (310) 377-9584.
2 Thursday
NOVEMBER
Coloring & coffee
A 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 required. 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Rd. Questions: (310) 377-9584.
3 Friday
NOVEMBER
Jimmy Buffet tribute
Attention Parrot Heads & Pirates alike: it’s Jimmy’s Buffet celebration of life. Pack your Hawaiian shirts & salt shakers and help spread the gospel of Jimmy Buffett’s hits & hymns, nationwide. Doors open at 7 p.m., show 8 p.m. Saint Rocke, 142 Pacific Coast Hwy., Hermosa Beach. Information: saintrocke.com.
4 Saturday
November
The Pettybreakers
The nation’s premier tribute to Tom Petty returns with American Girl, Free Fallin’, Mary Jane’s Last Dance, Refugee and more. 8 p.m. Grand Annex Music Hall, 434 w. 6th Street, San Pedro. Tickets: grandvision.org, (310) 833-4813.
Volunteer at Abalone Cove
Outdoor Volunteer Day with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. You will be working on a breathtaking coastal reserve helping restore wildlife habitat. Students can receive community service hours. Abalone Cove Park, 5970 Palos Verdes Dr. S, Rancho Palos Verdes. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
Family walk
George F Canyon Guided Family Nature Preserve Walk with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. You will be guided by a trained naturalist to discover a unique variety of wildlife in their canyon habitat with amazing views of the LA Basin. 10:30 a.m. Meet outside on the back deck of the George F Canyon Nature Center. Parking in Preserve lot at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills. Rain cancels. Sign up at: pvplc.org/calendar.
Hall of fame
The 2023 CBVA Beach Volleyball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Social hour 5 p.m. Educational Q&A session with Ron Lang, Jim Menges, Butch May and Misty May-Treanor at 6 p.m. 7 p.m. ceremony. Tickets $10. Hermosa Beach Museum, 710 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. Information: bit.ly/2023BVBHOF.
RPV Shredding
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes and EDCO are offering RPV residents a free document/paper shredding event from 8 – 11 a.m. in the Ken Dyda Civic Center overflow parking lot located at 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes.
TEDx Manhattan Beach
Great ideas come from everywhere at the TEDx Manhattan Beach. A full day of Disruption, Curiosity and Exploration from a compelling line-up of inspiring Speakers to our highly interactive Expo. 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Mira Costa High Auditorium, 1401 Artesia Blvd., Manhattan Beach. Info & Tickets: TEDxMB.org.
5 Sunday
NOVEMBER
Photo by Palos Verdes Land Conservancy.
Volunteer at White Point Preserve
Outdoor Volunteer Day with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Help care for the native plant demonstration garden by planting native shrubs, removing invasive weeds, watering native plants, grooming trails and more. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. Sign up at: pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
Be a champion
Champions for Children Tail Run/Walk event at the beautiful scenic Ernie Howlett Park. This event will cover two vital causes: raising funds for dental care and supporting school and community-based mental health services, services that are more crucial now than ever. 5k run 8 a.m., walk 9 a.m., and the Kid’s Fun Run 9:30 a.m. Health & Wellness expo. 25851 Hawthorne Blvd., Palos Verdes. Race Information: sbchc.com/c4crun.
Pancake breakfast
Woman’s Club Hermosa Beach annual pancake breakfast. Open to the public. Silent auction. Kids under 5 eat free. 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Hermosa Kiwanis Hall, 2515 Valley Drive. Tickets available at the door or womansclubofhermosabeach.org.
Sunday football
Come watch the NFL on Battleship IOWA. We’ll be showing games all day on Sundays on the LED wall on our fantail. Vicky’s Doghouse will be open for food and beverages. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro. Information: pacificbattleship.com.
Andrew Synowiec
Although he has often been called “Hollywood’s Go-to Guitarist,” Andrew is also an internationally acclaimed instrumental artist, blending the styles of Jeff Beck and Larry Carlton with a modern touch. 4 – 6 p.m. Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. 8th St., San Pedro. Tickets: alvasshowroom.com.
8 Wednesday
NOVEMBER
Upside of aging – Getting good at getting older
A conversation with aging experts Rabbi Laura Geller & Helen Dennis on bringing new meaning, purpose and enjoyment to life’s later years. An afternoon filled with humor and warmth plus, a community resource fair featuring local exhibitors. 1 – 3:30 p.m. Palos Verdes Golf Club, 3301 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes. RSVP: PVPVillageOffice@gmail.com or (310) 265-0644.
9 Thursday
NOVEMBER
Astra lumina
An enchanted night walk at South Coast Botanic Garden invites visitors to discover the wonder of visiting stars. Set off across mysterious grounds to discover a celestial pathway of lustrous light, cosmic visions, and astral song. 3:30 – 8 p.m. South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance. Tickets and information: southcoastbotanicgarden.org, (424) 452-0920.
10 Friday
NOVEMBER
SP Farmers market
San Pedro Certified Farmers Market. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Every Friday. Corner of 6th and Mesa, downtown San Pedro. Questions: (310) 739-4391 or hello@venaver.org.
Dolly
A concert under the stars, on the deck of the Battleship IOWA to listen to the iconic music of Dolly Parton performed by Kim Eberhardt in “Love, Dolly.” The concert will benefit Veterans West and the amazing work they do for all our veterans. Doors open: 5 p.m., show begins: 7 p.m. Battleship Uss Iowa Museum, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., Long Beach. Tickets: pacificbattleship.com.
11 Saturday
NOVEMBER
White Point Nature Preserve is located at the southern end of Palos Verdes Peninsula, offering a unique window into the region’s past. Rings of trails connect the visitor center with the park’s main attraction, a retired military bunker with everlasting ocean views. This 102-acre history-packed park provides a one to 2.5-mile loop with 150 feet of elevation gain. Photo by PVP Land Conservancy
Veterans day walk
Guided Nature Walk at White Point Nature Preserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Celebrate Veterans Day walking through restored coastal sage scrub habitat and stop at a former gun emplacement to learn about the military history of the area. Don’t miss the Nature Education Center with activities for the whole family. 9 a.m. Easy to Moderate. 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. Sign up: pvplc.org/calendar.
White Point plant sale
Native Plant Sale by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy at George F. Canyon Nature Center, 27305 Palos Verdes Dr. E. Rolling Hills. 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Broadway Rox
Broadway Rox features the talents of today’s hottest Broadway performers accompanied by a live five-piece band. The show includes songs from such beloved musicals as Wicked, Dear Evan Hansen, RENT, Mamma Mia!, Hamilton, Hairspray, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and many more. 8 p.m. The Norris Theatre, 27570 Norris Center Dr., Rolling Hills. Tickets: palosverdesperformingarts.com.
Shhh! Music
The Yuko Mabuchi Trio performs a variety of styles including, jazz, Latin jazz, standards, blues, and pop. Each performance offers a variety of genres to touch a wider audience. The performance moves through high-energy pieces, beautiful ballads, hot Latin, and funky R&B. 1 p.m. Peninsula Center Library,
Art sale
They are putting on a spectacular art sale at Art2go. Get your purchase signed by the artist. Randy Higbee Framing and Four Sticks Framing will be on-sight for affordable framing of your new art works. 3 – 6 p.m. Destination: ART, 1815 W. 213th St., Ste. 135, Torrance. Information: destination-art.net, (310) 742-3192.
Cigars for Veterans
Come aboard Battleship IOWA to enjoy an evening of socializing, cigars, and your favorite refreshments. Cigars for Vets benefits Veterans West, our military and veteran affairs department. All proceeds support the critical resources and programs that our team provides to 20,000 members of the military community each year. 5 – 9 p.m. 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro. More Information: pacificbattleship.com/event/cigars-for-veterans.
12 Sunday
NOVEMBER
Steven Frieze in Jasper National Park, Canada, in front of a glacier remnant. Photo compliments of the South Coast Cactus and Succulent Society (SCCSS)
Steven Frieze “Oaxaca, Mexico”
Steven Frieze has been involved with collection, sales and propagation of cacti and succulents for over thirty years. He and his wife started Distinctive Flora, a plant business that specializes in exotic plants; including cacti and succulents. He has made several plant related expeditions to exotic locals and will focus his talk on Oaxaca Mexico. 1 p.m. South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula. Free admission for SCCSS members and their guests. Information: southcoastcss.org.
Koni Choi, harpist
Chamber Orchestra of the South Bay presents Koni Choi at the Norris Theatre. Pre-show talk starts at 3:15 p.m., show starts 4 p.m. Palos Verdes Performing Arts, 27570 Norris Center Dr., Rolling Hills. Tickets and Information: palosverdesperformingarts.com.
Conversations with Vets
Join Congressman Ted Lieu for a community forum aimed at establishing a greater understanding between local veterans and the friends and neighbors for whom they served. Featured veterans are invited to share what their service means to them. 1 – 2:15 p.m. Da Vinci Schools, Black Box Theater, 201 N.Douglas St., El Segundo. To RSVP: 2023-converstations-with-veterans.eventbrite.com. For inquiries, email Lieu.Staff@mail.house.gov or call (323) 651-1040.
13 Monday
NOVEMBER
Board games for adults
Join your neighbors for a friendly game of chess, checkers, Scrabble, and other board games! No reservations are required, just drop in! 2-4 p.m. Peninsula Center Library, Purcell meeting room.
16 Thursday
NOVEMBER
PV Chamber salute
Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Salute to Business & Citizen of the Year Awards Celebration. 5 p.m. – Networking, 6 p.m. – Dinner. Trump National Golf Club, 1 Trump National Dr., Rancho Palos Verdes. Tickets and Information: palosverdeschamber.com, (310) 377-8111.
18 Saturday
NOVEMBER
Volunteer
Outdoor Volunteer Day at Abalone Cove Reserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Join the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy to volunteer on a breathtaking coastal reserve helping restore wildlife habitat. Students can receive community service hours. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
White Point Nature Walk
Guided family nature walk with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Naturalists will guide you along a trail to discover a unique variety of wildlife in their coastal sage scrub habitat with amazing views across to the ocean. Meet in front of the White Point Nature Center, 1600 West Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. 10:30 a.m. Preserve parking available at the end of the street in a gravel lot at Sign up: pvplc.org/calendar.
Taking flight
Taking Flight open house fall music festival celebration showcasing the great work that international Bird Rescue has done over the last 52 year, responding to wildlife emergencies and rehabilitating injured, oiled and orphaned water birds. 11 a.m – 7 p.m. 3601 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro. Free entry 13 yrs and under. Tickets and Information: sanpedrocalendar.com.
Autumn Spirituality: Finding the Gold
There are many seasons to a person’s life. Regardless of what season you are in, finding autumn can be a time of reflection on how to make your life different and more fulfilling. Join a nature mindfulness experience to discover what season you are in, the joy of letting go, harvesting, transition & transformation, and preparation into the next season to find the golden colors and spiritual gold. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Mary & Joseph Retreat Center, 5300 Crest Rd., Rancho Palos Verdes. Cost: $40 per person. Call Jose Salas (310) 377-4867 x250 for reservations or information. Info: maryjoseph.org.
25 Saturday
NOVEMBER
Native Plant Sale
Live local native plants for sale. 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. White Point Nature Education Center, 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro.