South Bay art calendar from June 29-July 6

Manhattan Beach-based Kairos Dance Company presents “Light in the Moonless Night” at 8 p.m. this evening in the Ivy Substation, Culver City. This dance piece explores the stories of six individuals touched by mental illness. Tickets, $35 general; $20 students, seniors; $55 VIP. (310) 200-6666 or go to kairosdancecompany.com

Thursday, June 29

Brain drain

Manhattan Beach-based Kairos Dance Company presents “Light in the Moonless Night” at 8 p.m. in the Ivy Substation, 9070 Venice Blvd., Culver City. This dance piece explores the stories of six individuals touched by mental illness, and it shows mental illness in its past, present, and hopeful future through dance. Tickets, $35 general; $20 students, seniors; $55 VIP. (310) 200-6666 or go to kairosdancecompany.com.

Almost in plain sight

“Hired Gun: Out of the Shadows,Into the Spotlight” is a music documentary about the unsung musicians who play with or for such legends as Alice Cooper, Rob Zombie, Ozzy Osbourne, and Katy Perry. It’s being screened, large, at the AMC Rolling Hills 20 and Del Amo 18, both in Torrance. Details at FathomEvents.com.

Friday, June 30

Laugh tracks

The improvisational comedy troupe Jump Start performs at 8 p.m. at 553 Mary Ann Dr., Redondo Beach (it’s a small street just west of Anza and True Value Hardware). Audience suggestions fuel the show. Tickets, $10, but cut that in two if you’re under 12. To learn more, call Julie Martin at (310) 697-3674 or go to JumpStartImprov.com.

On her way up

“Miss Sloane,” starring Jessica Chastain, screens at 1:30 p.m. in the Joslyn Community Center, 1601 N. Valley Dr., Manhattan Beach. It’s another offering of the Oasis Movie Club. (310) 802-5430.

Yes, but for how long?

“True Love Waits,” presented by The Kat Production, is performed at 8 p.m. in the James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. It’s a modern-day drama with real solutions. Tickets, $35. Call (562) 219-9763 or go to thekatproduction.com.

“Audrey Barrett: Available Light” is on view during the First Thursday Art Walk from 6 to 9 p.m. at Gallery 478, San Pedro. The late artist and designer formerly lived in Redondo Beach. An auction benefits the City of Hope Breast Cancer Research. A public reception takes place from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 8. Through August 25. Call (310) 732-2150

Saturday, July 1

This should be lively

Mayaztek performs cumbia from 6 to 8 p.m. on the west end of the Redondo Beach Pier. This is how the free Redondo Beach Summer Concert Series starts off for 2017. More at redondopier.com.

An artist’s secret

Art As Experience features a hands-on, family-friendly exploration of the camera obscura, taking place at 2:30 p.m. in the Manhattan Beach Art Center, 1560 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach. Free. (310) 802-5440.

Other Hemingways and Faulkners

There’s a writer’s meetup from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon in the second story conference room of the Redondo Beach Main Library, 303 N. Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach. This month’s topic is writing and publishing short stories. (310) 318-0675 or go to redondo.org/library.

Sunday, July 2

Battle hymns

Air National Guard Band of the West Coast performs a “Salute to the Troops” from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Polliwog Park Amphitheater, Manhattan Beach. Free. More at citymb.info/summerconcerts.

Tuesday, July 4

Make a big splash

Shade Hotel Redondo Beach is hosting a pool party from 1 to 6 p.m. at their fancy new digs, 655 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach. Cover charge for “Red, White, and Aqua” is $20, and you’ve got to be 21 or out you go. Guests will be treated to live music by DJ Tony Gadachy, hand-crafted cocktails, and summertime bites on the hotel’s scenic Aquadeck. (310) 921-8940 or go to rb.shadehotel.com.

Thursday, July 6

Back to our roots?

Popravinas plays Americana at the Octagon on the Redondo Beach Pier from 6 to 8 p.m. Free. More at redondopier.com.

Gone, and sorely missed

“Audrey Barrett: Available Light” is on view during the First Thursday Art Walk from 6 to 9 p.m. at Gallery 478, located at 478 W. Seventh St., San Pedro. Formerly residing in Redondo Beach, Barrett passed away recently. The show consists of black and white gelatin silver and platinum palladium prints from her archive including many artist’s proofs. They will be available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting the City of Hope Breast Cancer Research. A public reception takes place from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 8. Through August 25. Call (310) 732-2150. ER