Palos Verdes About Town
On Going
Malaga music
Malaga Cove Summer Concert Series are on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Bring your blankets after 3 p.m. to save a spot. Detour performs Aug. 8. On Aug. 15 Jim Sitterly performs classical favorites. Enjoy! Malagacoveconcerts.com.
Pints for the Peninsula
With the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Every Thursday in August from 3 – 10 p.m., enjoy hand-crafted local beer and support the Conservancy at the same time. Smog City Brewery, 1901 Del Amo Blvd., Torrance.
Summer Concerts in Palos Verdes
Nelsons at Terranea offers a summer concert series every Saturday night through Labor Day, 6-10 p.m. Each evening a different local South Bay band will be playing with everything from Hawaiian, reggae to classic rock. Along with the music, Chef Bruce and his team put together seasonal culinary creations to complete the experience. There is also a different guest brewery there each Saturday evening pouring their favorite styles from fresh kegs. Picnic style table abounds with bistro lights above, a starry night and great tunes, all at the ocean’s edge. Come out and dance your cares away! Admission is free and there’s a nominal charge for food and beverages. Go to www.terranea.com/blog/rock-n-roll-saturdays-at-nelsons to learn more.
Peninsula Seniors
Weekly periodic activities and services that enhance and enrich the lives of senior adults living on the Palos Verdes Peninsula and in the surrounding community. Call the Center for more information (310) 377-3003 or for Peninsula Newsletter for Active Seniors go to: pvseniors.org.
Native Plant Nursery Volunteer Days
Monday — Friday, 9 a.m. Enjoy nurturing seedlings and help plants grow for habitat restoration projects. Must RSVP 48 hours in advance. Sign up at: www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com/.
Rapid Response Team
Work alongside PVP Land Conservancy staff protecting wildlife habitat by closing unauthorized trails. Tasks include trail maintenance, building fences and installing signage. Work at various locations. Directions to sites emailed upon sign up. No experience needed. Ages 15 and up. Visit volunteerhub.com.
Kids Music N’ Motion
Hesse-Park-Schedule, go to kidsmusicnmotion.com/Hesse-Park-Schedule.html
Saturday, August 4
Arts on the hill
Join the faculty of The Studio School, members of Palos Verdes Art Center Artists (PVACA), and the Palos Verdes Performing Arts, Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Palos Verdes Library District, Palos Verdes School Gardens, Grand Vision Foundation, Los Serenos de Point Vincent, and Community Art Machine for Arts on the Hill at the Palos Verdes Art Center. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free art activities for kids, artist demos, arts and crafts for sale – plus live music, food trucks and more. 5504 Crestridge Rd, Rancho Palos Verdes. For more information call (310) 541-2479 or visit pvartcenter.org.
Sunday, August 5
Summer Whale Watch
Join Cabrillo Marine Aquarium to search for the great whales that visit our coast during the summer. Guests will board the 90-foot yacht, Spirit, in San Pedro and head out to sea in search of blue whales and other marine life, such as humpbacks and fin whales, as well as many species of dolphins and seabirds. $30 ($25 for FRIENDS member). Reservations are required. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Dr., San Pedro. For further information call (310) 548-7562 or visit cabrillomarineaquarium.org.
I scream
Ice cream social presented by The South Bay Coastliners and The Westminster Chorus with performance by The St. Peter’s Men’s Chorale. 2 – 4 p.m. St. Peter’s by the Sea Church, 6410 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes. For more information visit coastliners.org.