South Bay art calendar for July 27 to Aug. 2
“Celebrating PVAC Artist Groups 2017” opened last weekend at the Palos Verdes Art Center in Rancho Palos Verdes. All seven groups are represented. Pictured, Hermosa Beach resident Astrid Francis, winner of the main prize for painting. Photo by Jerry Kotler
Franks & Deans performs a rock and roll tribute to the Rat Pack from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight (Thursday) on the pier in Redondo Beach. More at Redondopier.com
Thursday, July 27
Wild and restless
Franks & Deans gives us a rock and roll Rat Pack tribute from 6 to 8 p.m. on the pier in Redondo Beach, at the octagon where the pier meets the International Boardwalk. Free. Still need help? Redondopier.com.
The Doctor is in
The Aerospace Players are presenting “Seussical the Musical” at the James Armstrong Theatre in Torrance. Tonight (Thursday) at 7, plus Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets, $24; $22. Pictured, l-r: Brenna Piller, Bobby Borich, and Lisa Stout. Photo by John Nolan. (310) 781-7171, or go to aeaclubs.org
The Aerospace Players are presenting “Seussical the Musical” at the James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. Performances are Thursday at 7, plus Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets, $24; $22. Call (310) 781-7171, and for more information go to aeaclubs.org.
Jawsome work
The “Shark Week Art Show” is on view through August 3 at ShockBoxx Project Gallery, 636 Cypress Ave., Hermosa Beach. Info at shockboxxproject.com.
Friday, July 28
Merrymaking with the Bard
Shakespeare by the Sea rolls into Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, for a performance on Friday at 7 p.m. of “Macbeth” and 7 p.m. on Saturday of “The Taming of the Shrew.” Free. Donations help grease the wagon wheels. (310) 217-7596 or go to shakespearebythesea.com.
Charlie Chaplin’s 1931 silent film “City Lights” screens Friday through Sunday at the Old Town Music Hall in El Segundo. He even wrote the film score. Tickets, $10 general; $8 seniors. (310) 322-2592 or go to OldTownMusicMall.org
Classic cinema
Charlie Chaplin’s 1931 silent film “City Lights” screens Friday and Saturday at 8:15 p.m., plus Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 p.m., in the Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St., El Segundo. This is Chaplin’s most critically acclaimed and financially successful film. Chaplin wrote the film score as well. Tickets, $10 general; $8 seniors. (310) 322-2592 or go to OldTownMusicMall.org.
1969 plays classic rock from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, and there was so much good stuff that year that the concert could go on and on. Perhaps it still is. At the west end of the Redondo Beach Pier. Free. More at Redondopier.com
Saturday, July 29
That was some year, huh?
1969 plays classic rock from 6 to 8 p.m., and there was so much good stuff that year that the concert could go on and on. Oh well. At the west end of the Redondo Beach Pier. Free.
Pasttense for pastel
“Pastel Impressions,” a group show of selected works from the Pastel Society of Southern California, closes Saturday at the Malaga Cove Library, 2400 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates. (310) 377-9584 or go to pastelsocal.com
Time for amazement
At its “Midsummer Scream” (at the Long Beach Convention Center, main stage), the Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor is unveiling what’s in store (a haunting new maze, for one) at this year’s forthcoming Dark Harbor, which runs from Sept. 28 through Oct. 31. This takes place at 6 p.m., to be followed by its first-ever Sinister Circus Costume Ball, which takes place from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. aboard the Queen Mary. Tickets for the first are at creepylaproductions.ticketspice./summer-scream-2017. For the Sinister Circus, to to queenmary.com.
Hard Day’s Night performs Beatlemania hits from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday in the Polliwog Amphitheater, Manhattan Beach. Put the baby to sleep, put the dog to sleep, and come on down. More at citymb.info/summerconcerts
Shakespeare by the Sea rolls into Torrance’s Wilson Park and performs “Macbeth” on Friday and “The Taming of the Shrew on Saturday.” Free; donations accepted. Pictured, the Shrew’s Patrick Vest, Jacqueline Misaye, Ryan Knight, Trevor Scott, and Daniel Student. Cylan Brown directs. Photo by Mickey Elliott. (310) 217-7596 or go to shakespearebythesea.com
Sunday, July 30
We’re guessing Beatles
Hard Day’s Night performs from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Polliwog Amphitheater, Manhattan Beach. Put the baby to sleep, put the dog to sleep, and come on down. More at citymb.info/summerconcerts.
ArtLife Gallery presents “Summer In Love,” opening Tuesday at Artlife Gallery 720 C S. Allied Way in Plaza El Segundo. The art exhibit is inspired by South Bay weather. Through August. Reception on Saturday, August 19, from 6 to 9 p.m. Free. Pictured, work by Judy Lang. (310) 938-2511
Tuesday, August 1
Blue skies, warm nights?
ArtLife Gallery presents “Summer In Love,” an art exhibit inspired by South Bay weather. Lots of pop cultural icons, surf, sun, sand, and bright colors. Where? 720 C S. Allied Way. Plaza El Segundo. Through August. Reception on Saturday, August 19, from 6 to 9 p.m. Free; and lots of parking. (310) 938-2511 or email artlifesouthbay@gmail.com.
Wednesday, August 2
Make a point of it
The Summer Music Series at the Point continues with the J.R. Lewis Trio, performing pop and dance hits from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Point, located on the corner of Rosecrans Ave. and Sepulveda Blvd., in El Segundo. Every Wednesday through August 30.
Bloodbath with the Bard
Surviving Torrance (see Friday), Shakespeare by the Sea sets up shop in the Dominguez Hills Sculpture Garden, on the campus of CSU, Dominguez Hills, 1000 E. Victoria St., Carson, for a 7 p.m. performance of “Macbeth.” The sculpture garden is on the west side of campus, just east of Stubhub Center. Parking at Lot 6, immediately adjacent to the venue. Free. Donations help feed the livestock. (310) 217-7596 or go to shakespearebythesea.com. ER