South Bay arts calendar for June 28 – July 4
The closing reception is on Saturday for Patti Astor’s “Fun (in the sun)” show at ShockBoxx Gallery (636 Cypress Ave., Hermosa Beach). The excitement starts at 6 p.m., and at 7:30 p.m. there will be a screening of “Wild Style,” a film in which she’s featured. Also, live body painting by Paul Roustan. Pictured, Astor in light blue with other artists, curators, and misfits. Photo by Kat Monk. (310) 989-4323 or go to shockboxproject.com
March to it
Benefiting veterans’ programs and troop support, the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 53 (better than chapter 11) are hosting an evening (starting at 7 p.m.) at the Comedy and Magic Club, 1018 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach. Tickets, $20. Call (310) 372-1193.
Like doing the limbo
The Dance Center presents “Raising the Barre” at 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday in the James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. Tickets, $20. Call (310)781-7171, or go to the source: the dancecenterinc.com.
The Bard is back in town
Shakespeare by the Sea kicks presents “The Merry Wives of Windsor” Thursday and Saturday at 8 p.m. in Point Fermin Park, 807 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. Free; donations appreciated. (310) 217-7596 or go to shakespearebythe sea.org.
“Steel Magnolias” is being presented by Surf City Theatre in the Second Story Theater, Hermosa Beach. The action is set in Truvy Jones’ beauty parlor where all the ladies come to have their hair done. Friday and Saturday at 8 and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets, $28. Photo by Mari Inagaki. (424) 241-8040 or email surfcitytheatre@gmail.com
Tales from the beauty salon
“Steel Magnolias,” by Robert Harling, is being presented by Surf City Theatre in the Second Story Theater, 710 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. The action is set in Truvy Jones’ beauty parlor where all the ladies come to have their hair done. Directed by Nicole Parsons, the play stars Sabrina Guyll, Marquel Skinner, Kolene Fultz, Lyndsey Wegner, Melody Cohen, and Betty Smith. Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Closes Sunday. Tickets, $28. Call (424) 241-8040 or email surfcitytheatre@gmail.com.
Hear it start to finish
South Bay resident Ayline Artin performs from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m, opening for the Pine Mountain Logs, at Saint Rocke, 142 Pacific Coast Hwy, Hermosa Beach. Artin, who recently opened for Kenny Loggins and Air Supply at the Saban Theater, will play songs from “Chapters” (her new album). It’s also available for downloading on iTunes and Spotify. (310) 372-0035 or go to saintrocke.com.
The Bard in the yard
Shakespeare by the Sea returns with “The Winter’s Tale” at 8 p.m. in Point Fermin Park, 807 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. Free; donations appreciated. (310) 217-7596 or go to shakespearebythe sea.org.
Local resident Ayline Artin performs from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday at Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach. She’ll be playing the songs from “Chapters” (her new album).The recording is now available for downloading on iTunes and Spotify. (310) 372-0035 or go to saintrocke.com
Take a hike
The fourth annual Downtown Torrance Art Walk takes place from 4 to 7 p.m., with artwork visible in 16 retail establishments. Maps can be picked up at Destination: Art, 1815 W. 213th St., Suite 135, Torrance, where there will also be much new art on display. (310) 742-3192 or go to destination-art.net.
From New York with punk love
The closing reception for Patti Astor’s “Fun (in the sun)” show at ShockBoxx Gallery (636 Cypress Ave., Hermosa Beach) starts at 6 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m. there will be a screening of “Wild Style,” a film in which she’s featured. Also, live body painting by Paul Roustan. (310) 989-4323 or go to shockboxproject.com.
Vocal and selection range
The “Jean Arnett Singers Showcase,” featuring professional and non-professional singers from age eight to adult, takes place at 3:30 p.m. in the George Nakano Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. The music ranges from jazz, pop, and R&B to Broadway and folk. Tickets, $15, at the door or go to singteacher.com.
A trip to the psychic
The Manhattan Beach Community Church Theatre is holding auditions for Noel Coward’s “Blithe Spirit” on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., as well as on Monday, July 2, from 7 to 9 p.m. Seven characters total, five female and two male, ages varying from 20s to late 60s or 70. Rehearsals are pretty much Monday through Thursday, with performance dates in mid-October. Information about the play is online, but if you have questions then email BManninggc@aol.com.
“Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey” is a documentary about the man who scaled some of the highest peaks. Presented by the Palos Verdes Land Conservancy, it screens at 5 p.m. on Sunday in the Peninsula High School Theater, 27118 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. Tickets, $10 general; free for those 18 and younger. To learn more, go to pvplc.org
Mountain climber
“Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey” is a documentary about the man who scaled some of the highest peaks. It’s part of the “Beauty of Nature Film Series,” presented by the Palos Verdes Land Conservancy, and it’s screening at 5 p.m. in the Peninsula High School Theater, 27118 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. Tickets, $10 general; free for those 18 and younger. To learn more, go to pvplc.org. ER