South Bay Entertainment Calendar July 14, 2016 – July 20, 2016

Thursday, July 14

Late last century…

Jack Dani plays ‘90s rock from 6 to 8 p.m. on the far end of the Redondo Beach Pier, 100 Fisherman’s Wharf, Redondo Beach, as part of the “Free Concerts on the Pier” summer series. Come back on Saturday, same time and place, and hear Retrofit, performing all your faves from the 1970s through the ‘90s. More at redondopier.com.

Ship in, ship out

Freighthouse, a high-end consignment shop (antiques, artwork, gently used furniture, etc.) has it’s ribbon-cutting and grand opening party from 4 to 6 p.m. Owned by local interior designer Sara Balough, Freighthouse is located at 1260 Cabrillo Ave., Torrance. (424) 558-3768 or go to sarabaloughdesigns.com.

A language of their own

Josh Chetwynd, author of “The Field Guide to Sports Metaphors,” discusses his new book at 7 p.m. in {pages}, 904 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach. Many common words and expressions have their origin in baseball (“covering all the bases”), football (“game plan”), basketball (“go-to

guy”), and other sports. RSVPs appreciated. (310) 318-0900 or go to pagesabookstore.com.

 

Friday, July 15

Music from Uranus

The El Segundo Concert Band presents “Music from a Galaxy Far, Far Away… The Planets,” conducted by Steven Allen Fox, taking place at 7 p.m. in the El Segundo Performing Arts Center, 640 S. Main St., El Segundo. Music by Gustav Holst, John Williams, and Michael Giachino. And here’s the kicker: It’s free. (424) 242-3722 or go to sbmusic.org.

Are you a monster?

The Queen Mary’s “Dark Harbor” is holding cast and crew auditions for its annual October scare-fest on the ship itself, Friday from 6 to 10 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Register online at queenmary.com/events/auditions/dark-harbor-audition.php/.

 

Saturday, July 16

A bug’s life

It’s storytime with Andy Harkness, author of “Bug Zoo,” who’ll be at {pages}, 904 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach, to read his book and tell bug stories. Harkness is an art director for Disney animation and has worked on “Mulan,” “Lilo and Stitch,” and “Frozen.” The 11 a.m. events is for ages 2-6. RSVP’s appreciated. (310) 318-0900 or go to pagesabookstore.com.

And God taps His foot

The Jim Fox-Bob Bain Jazz Guitar Duo performs at 7 p.m. in St. Francis Church, 2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates. Freewill offering to benefit the St. Francis Jazz Vespers Series. Reception to follow the concert. (310) 373-0233.

 

Sunday, July 17

 

Get in the way

The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy screens “The Way” at 4 p.m. in the John Olguin Auditorium, at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in San Pedro. It’s about a father who comes to terms with the loss of his son while walking the Camino de Santiago. Remarks afterwards by Peter Shaw, who walked the trail. Tickets, $10; free for students 18 years old and younger. (310) 541-7613 or go to pvplc.org.

Bringing back the glory days

Theater organist Mark Herman performs much by Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, and others at 2:30 p.m. in the Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St., El Segundo. Tickets, $20. Call (310) 322-2592 or go to OldTownMusicHall.org.

 

Tuesday, July 19

Winners, all

The iPalpiti Orchestra performs selections from the iPalpiti Festival of International Laureates at 7:30 p.m. in the Rolling Hills United Methodist Church, 26438 Crenshaw Blvd. Rolling Hills Estates. Free; donations appreciated. (310) 316-5574 or go to ipalpiti.org.

 

Wednesday, July 20

Global strains

Bad Haggis, featuring featuring Eric Rigler on bagpipes, performs cutting-edge Celtic music with influences of rock, alternative, jazz, pop, world beat, with African and Latin influences, at 7 p.m. at Farnham Martin Park, next to the Malaga Cove Library, 2400 Via Campesina, in Palos Verdes Estates. More at malagacoveconcerts.com. ER

 

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