November 2024 Peninsula Event Calendar

Peninsula School for the Performing Arts presents its 35th season of the holiday classic, The Nutcracker. Performances run November 22-24 at the Norris Theatre. Pictured are (front row) Sierra Hickey, Elina Mertens, (back row) Avery Tydlaska, Hannah Sheriff, Mizuki Morisaki. Photo courtesy of Peninsula School for the Performing Arts

1 Friday

NOVEMBER

Fall Brush Clearing

EDCO waste removal and recycling company will pick up excess green waste (e.g. brush, shrubs, hedges, tree branches, and bushes) along a different trash route in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. All-day event. For more information, and to find out when your brush clearing day is, visit rpvrecycles.com.

Circus Vargas

Through Monday, November 4. Get ready to witness an extraordinary display of talent, excitement, and wonder under the Big Top at Circus Vargas with Jubilé! An Epic World Celebration! Del Amo Shopping Center, 3525 W. Carson Street, Torrance. Tickets, times and information: circusvargas.com/tickets

Between the Lines…A Literary Luncheon

The conversation continues with 4 local authors Ellen Byron, Amber Susa, Tom Sullivan, and Patty Sullivan with host Rebecca Foster. Learn about the creative process, inspirations, and literary journeys. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Palos Verdes Golf Club, 3301 Vía Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates. Tickets: lascandalistas.org/events/btl/.

METHOD Exhibition

Through Friday, December 6. METHOD, is a new group exhibition featuring twenty-five contemporary artists who experiment across interdisciplinary fields. METHOD is about technology, ecology, and embodiment. It layers the history of analog and digital processes that shape images and imaginaries, exploring transcultural aspects of language, its role in technoscience and the coloniality embedded in cartographic forms. Gallery hours: Thursdays – Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free and open to the public. Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 S. Gaffey Street, San Pedro. Information: angelsgateart.org

Dave Martinez

A night of jazz fusion with Dave’s original compositions and arrangements. Hear some of the songs from his albums “By Hands” and “Momentos”, and new compositions. 8 p.m. Alvas, 1417 W. 8th Street, San Pedro. $25. Tickets and information: alvasshowroom.com/event/dave-martinez.

Two Art Exhibitions

Running through Saturday, December 7. Torrance Art Museum’s final two exhibitions for 2024: In Medias Res: Expanded a collaboration with FEMMEBIT, and Supercollider and Jet Pascua: The Arrears on Arrival. 3320 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. Tues. – Sat. 11 .m. – 5 p.m. Sun. – Mon. closed. Information: discovertorrance.com/musuems/torrance-art-museum

 

2 Saturday

NOVEMBER

Champions for children

5K Trail Run and Walk benefiting South Bay Children’s Health Center. 8 a.m. run starts, 9 a.m. walk starts, 9:30 a.m. kids fun run. Ernie Howlett Park, 25851 Hawthorne Blvd., Rolling Hills Estates. Costume contest for adults and kids. Register: sbchc.com/c4crun. Questions call (310) 316-1212 or email c4crun@sbchc.com

TEDxManhattanBeach 

A day of thought-provoking speakers, interactive experiences, and delicious local cuisine. 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Mira Costa High School, 1401 Artesia Blvd., Manhattan Beach. Tickets: tedxmanhattanbeach.org.

Family Nature 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 LA Basin. No RSVP required. Rain cancels. Meet at 10:30 a.m. Wear comfortable sturdy shoes. Bring water. Meet outside on the back deck of the George F. Canyon Nature Center, 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East. 

The Hollywood Jazz Orchestra

The Hollywood Jazz Orchestra was quickly recognized as one of the top Jazz Orchestras on the West Coast because of the caliber of its musicians. 8 p.m. Alvas, 1417 W. 8th Street, San Pedro. $25. Tickets: alvasshowroom.com/event/the-hollywood-jazz-orchestra.

 

3 Sunday

NOVEMBER

Dog and Cat Adoption

Fall adoption event with Pedro Pet Pals at Eastview Park. Meet the adorable, fluffy four-legged friends, and make your home a forever home! Look for the Pedro Pet Pals bus and check them out! 12 – 3 p.m. Eastview Park, 1700 Westmont Dr., Rancho Palos Verdes. 

 

6 Wednesday

NOVEMBER

First Wednesday walk

Join expert naturalist Bob Shanman for a free bird walk. Binoculars provided. Meet in front of White Point Nature Education Center, 1600 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro.

Good morning, Palos Verdes!

Attend this dynamic networking breakfast session to meet up with like-minded early birds and do business together. 7:30 – 9 a.m. Good Stuff, 550 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. Register: palosverdeschamber.com/events.

 

7 Thursday

NOVEMBER

FirstThursday ArtWalk, San Pedro

Join us on FirstThursday for a special donor reception to commemorate the 27th anniversary of the San Pedro FirstThursday ArtWalk. Your generous donations help raise funds to create and maintain public art on the streets of San Pedro, transforming the beautiful, historic Arcade Building, 479 W. 6th Street, to an Art & Artisans Marketplace and inviting donors to get first dibs, with wine and food. Open to the public at 6:30 p.m. and close at 8:30 p.m. Information: 1stthursday.net.

 

8 Friday

NOVEMBER

South Bay Women’s Summit

Innovation to Elevation! Keynote speaker Nyanza Shaw, Principal and Founder of Shaw Esquire. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Shade, 655 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach. Tickets: manhattanbeachchamber.com.

Anatomy of Gray, Mira Costa 

Through Saturday, November 16. Join Mira Costa High School’s captivating production of Anatomy of Gray. 7:30 p.m. 1401 Artesia Blvd., Manhattan Beach. Showtimes and tickets: miracostadramatech.org. For questions and information, contact: Kelly Gordon, (310) 962-0201, kelly.gordon.mb@gmail.com.

 

9 Saturday

NOVEMBER

Divorce workshop, Zamperini Field

Second Saturday monthly Divorce workshop with speakers Kevin J. Kensik, a divorce attorney with over 25 years experience, as well as area therapists and divorce financial professionals to help individuals through the difficult and confusing times of divorce. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Torrance Airport meeting room, 3301 Airport Dr., Torrance. $25. Registration: secondsaturday.com. For questions call (310) 891-2300.

Guided nature walk, White Point

Celebrate Veterans Day walking through restored coastal sage scrub habitat and stop at a former WWII gun emplacement to learn about the military history of the area. Don’t miss the Nature Education Center with activities for the whole family. Easy to moderate. 9 a.m. 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. Sign up at: pvplc.org/calendar

Outdoor Volunteer Day

Help remove invasive weeds and care for a community restoration site to benefit wildlife. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Agua Amarga Reserve, 6118 Palos Verdes Drive S., Rancho Palos Verdes. Sign up: pvplc.volunteerhub.com

Taylor Made Tapestry

The Music of James Taylor & Carole King. A recreation of the Carole King and James Taylor 2007 reunion show at the Troubadour. Doors open at 7 p.m. show starts at 8 p.m. Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th Street, San Pedro. Tickets: grandvision.org, (310) 833-4813.

The Beat Goes On

Get ready for a sensational celebration of Cher’s life and music. Lisa McClowry nails every aspect of Cher’s persona, from her voice and walk to her costumes and mannerisms. 8 p.m. PVPAC, 27570 Norris Center Dr., Rolling Hills Estates. Buy tickets at: PalosVerdesPerformingArts.com. Box office: (310) 544-0403 ext 221 Tues. – Thurs. 1 – 5 p.m. 

 

10 Sunday

NOVEMBER

Kids storytime

Lively Lizards hosted by PV Land Conservancy. Join us for fun stories about the cool critters that live on the nature preserve with crafts and hands-on activities. Recommended for kids ages 3-6 and their caregivers. 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. White Point, 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. Information: pvplc.org.

Second Sundays at Two

Kevin Kwan Loucks, piano; Iryna Krechkovsky, violin; and Ross Gasworth cello. Hailed as “unfailingly stylish” by The Strad. 2 p.m. Make a reservation by emailing ClassicalCrossroads@earthlink.net and requesting to be included on the check-in list. PalosVerdes.com/ClassicalCrossroads. Rolling Hills United Methodist Church, 26438 Crenshaw Blvd., Rolling Hills Estates.

Gardening help

Transitioning from summer to winter growers, Keith will talk about what he has learned over eight years of living in the Central Valley. He prefers his succulents to look like habitat specimens rather than cultivated plants; growing them with limited water, little to no feeding, and hot sun to give them the look of collected plants. His succulents and pottery will be available for purchase. 1 p.m. South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula. General Admission tickets at scbgf.org. More information visit southcoastcss.org.

 

11 Monday

NOVEMBER

Veterans Day

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. Easy to moderate. 9 a.m. White Point Nature Education Center, 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. Register: pvplc.org or call (310) 541-7613.

 

13 Wednesday

NOVEMBER

PVP Village meeting 

The Palos Verdes Peninsula Village is a dynamic organization of older adults who have joined together to help one another navigate the challenges and opportunities of aging. Meet PVP Village members and volunteers and learn about the PVP Village, its enriching social and intellectual activities and volunteer support. 11 a.m. Palos Verdes Peninsula Library, Purcell Room, 701 Silver Spur Rd. Call (310) 991-3324 or email peninsulavillagepvp@gmail.com for more information or to RSVP.

 

14 Thursday

NOVEMBER

Jacob Wendt Quintet

The return of a classic hard bop quintet in the spirit of Blue Note Records during the 1950s & ‘60s. Jacob and his quintet will be performing original material from their new LP. 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Collage: a place for Art and Culture, 731 S. Pacific Ave., San Pedro. Tickets: events.collageartculture.com/hyh

Gratitude Practice

In celebration of the season of giving thanks, join Terranea for a mindful meditation the oceanfront Movement Studio. 6 p.m. Fitness Center at Terranea, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes. Information: terranea.com or call (310) 494-7891.

Palm Royale Gala

Party with a purpose benefiting students with special needs. Your attendance will support the Switzer Center’s mission of empowering students with special needs to reach their full potential, plus you will have the opportunity to be part of an extraordinary evening dedicated to creating learning opportunities and providing hope for students. 6 p.m. Palos Verdes Golf Club, 3301 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates. Tickets: switzercenter.org/Gala.

 

16 Saturday

NOVEMBER

Guide Nature Walk

A guided nature walk for a wide age range and offers some spectacular vistas of the coastline. Los Serenos de Point Vicente docents will talk about the local geology while viewing the many rock formations exposed in this area. Moderate to strenuous. Sturdy footwear recommended. 9 a.m. Forrestal Nature Reserve/Ladera Linda Community Center, 32201 Forrestal Dr., Rancho Palos Verdes. More info at losserenosrpv.org or call (310) 544-5260.

Gardening Composting 101 workshop

Join the Palos Verdes Library District as they welcome the Los Angeles County Public Works’ Smart Gardening Program experts that will teach participants the basic techniques of backyard composting including worm composting, water-wise gardening, grasscycling, and edible gardening. No registration required. 10 – 11:30 a.m. Following the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to purchase compost bins at a discounted rate. Peninsula Center Library Community Room, 701 Silver Spur Rd., Rolling Hills Estates. 

Outdoor volunteer day

Volunteer and 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. Alta Vicente Reserve, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd, Rancho Palos Verdes. Sign up: pvplc.volunteerhub.com

Windy sings Whitney

International jazz-pop-soul artist, Windy Barnes sings Whitney Houston and ‘70s dance covers. Pre-concert Wine Tasting, $16. Doors open at 7 p.m. show starts at 8 p.m. Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th Street, San Pedro. Tickets: grandvision.org, (310) 833-4813.

Arts & Crafts Fall Faire

Through Sunday November 17. Presented by the Torrance Craftsmen’s Guild, a festive shopping experience featuring over 60 talented artists showcasing their handcrafted treasures, perfect for holiday gifting. Enjoy complimentary parking and admission at Madrona & Torrance Blvd. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Torrance Cultural Arts Center, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. 

 

17 Sunday

NOVEMBER

Chamber Orchestra of South Bay

An afternoon of music by Boellmann, Britten, Jacob, and a world premiere by Kaska. 4 p.m. Norris Theatre, 27570 Norris Center Dr., Rolling Hills Estates. Tickets: mycosb.org. Questions call (310) 502-9934 or email cosb.mail@gmail.com.

Ukulele Jam with Taeri & Katie

Join Taeri and Katie of Popoki House every third Sunday of the month from 2 – 4 p.m. for a revamped Ukulele Jam. Please bring a copy of The Daily Ukulele book and/or a tablet if you have them, a music stand, and your uke. All skill levels welcome! Mahalo nui! 2 – 4 p.m. RSVP: collageartculture.org. Collage: a place for Art and Culture, 731 S. Pacific Ave., San Pedro. 

Coca-Cola Christmas Caravan

The Coca-Cola Caravan is coming to town! Experience the magic of the holidays as Santa makes a pit stop with the iconic Coca-Cola Christmas Truck. Enjoy festive food, signature drinks, live entertainment, and oceanfront fun for everyone. 6 – 8:30 p.m. Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes. Information: terranea.com or call (310) 494-7891.

 

19 Tuesday

NOVEMBER

Free Tuesday

Every third Tuesday of the month, Garden general admission is free! South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula. More information visit southcoastcss.org.

20 Wednesday

NOVEMBER

Open Jazz Jam

All are welcome! Meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Collage: a place for Art and Culture, 731 S. Pacific Ave., San Pedro. RSVP: collageartculture.org.

 

21 Thursday

NOVEMBER

Blues & Rock Jam

Let’s Jam! 7 – 9 p.m. Collage: a place for Art and Culture, 731 S. Pacific Ave., San Pedro. Information: collageartculture.org.

Salute to Business and Citizen of the Year 

The Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber’s annual event recognizing outstanding member businesses and community leaders. Recognize and celebrate those in our community who are making an impact. 5 – 8:30 p.m. Trump National golf Club, One Trump Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes. Register: palosverdeschamber.com.

 

22 Friday

NOVEMBER

The Nutcracker

Start your holiday season with “The Nutcracker”, presented by Peninsula School of Performing Arts. A full semi-professional production of The Nutcracker featuring over 100 local children, adults, and award-winning young dancers. 7 p.m. Two shows Saturday, November 23, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. and Sunday, November 24, 12 p.m. & 4 p.m.Palos Verdes Performing Arts, Norris Theatre, 27570 Norris Center Dr., Rolling Hills Estates.  Tickets: palosverdesperformingarts.com.

 

23 Saturday

NOVEMBER

Bass Shed Workshop

An exclusive Bass Masterclass with Ryan Roberts of Bass Shed Academy and a legendary special-guest bassist. Elevate your skills and learn from the best in the business. 2 – 4 p.m.  Limited spots available, RSVP required. Register: thebassshedacademy.org. Collage: a place for Art and Culture, 731 S. Pacific Ave., San Pedro.

Kyshona

A dynamic blend of soul, rock, and folk earning critical acclaim from NPR and Billboard. Doors open at 7 p.m. show starts at 8 p.m. Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th Street, San Pedro. Tickets: grandvision.org, (310) 833-4813.

 

28 Thursday

NOVEMBER

Thanksgiving Hike

Guided by a Terranea naturalist, experience a picturesque hike to the Point Vicente Lighthouse. 12 p.m. 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes. Information: terranea.com or call (310) 494-7891.

Thanksgiving Buffet

Gather with family and friends and gobble up culinary delights from the multi-station buffet with local seafood, traditional holiday dishes, cider station, dessert bar, Champagne, and more. 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Terranea, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes. Information: terranea.com or call (310) 494-7891.

30 Saturday

NOVEMBER

Tree Lighting Ceremony

Kick off the countdown to Christmas with Terranea’s annual tree lighting ceremony. Enjoy lively entertainment, sweet treats, and festive fun for the whole family. In lieu of admission, kindly bring an unwrapped gift to be donated to Toys for Tots. Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes. Information: terranea.com or call (310) 494-7891. PEN

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