South Bay arts calendar for July 20 to 26
“Method Movement Memory: Selected Works by June Edmonds, Nicholette Kominos, and Pamela Smith-Hudson” is on view through Sept. 10 at the Manhattan Beach Art Center. Pictured, work by Pamela Smith-Hudson. More at (310) 802-5440 or go to citymb.info/culturalarts
Thursday, July 20
In the city of planes
The second of three El Segundo Art Walks takes place throughout downtown El Segundo, from 5 to 9 p.m. Info at participating venues, including El Cuervo Gallery (featured in last week’s Easy Reader). You can start at 212 Eucalyptus Drive for a map and drink. Artists include Chance Cooper, Sabrina Armitage, Carrie Dietz Brown, Scott McFarlane, Dane Capo and Paula Langstein, all at various venues. More at elsegundoartwalk.com.
TennWest plays modern country from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight (Thursday) at the Octagon on the Redondo Beach Pier. Free. More at redondopier.com
A hint of Nashville?
TennWest plays modern country from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Octagon on the Redondo Beach Pier. Free. More at redondopier.com.
Remembering how it was
The Torrance Historical Society is hosting its 13th annual 1950s-style summer event in front of the Torrance Historical Society and Museum, 1345 Post Ave., Old Torrance. Vintage cars, vintage games (like Dime Toss), contests (hula-hoop, etc.), and more. It goes from 5 to 8 p.m. and it’s free. (310) 328-5392 or go to TorranceHistoricalSociety.org.
Now for something unique
The South Bay Film Society has tickets going on sale today for Alejandro Jodorowsky’s “Endless Poetry,” which screens at 7:15 on August 9 at the AMC Rolling Hills, 2591 Airport Drive, Torrance. It has a 97 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Jodorowsky is also the director of “El Topo,” “The Holy Mountain,” “Santa Sangre,” and others. (310) 326-1167 or go to southbayfilmsociety.com/event/endless-poetry/.
The South Bay Film Society has tickets going on sale today (Thursday) for Alejandro Jodorowsky’s “Endless Poetry,” which screens at 7:15 on August 9 at the AMC Rolling Hills in Torrance. Jodorowsky also directed “El Topo” and “The Holy Mountain.” (310) 326-1167 or go to southbayfilmsociety.com/event/endless-poetry/
Friday, July 21
The Doctor is in
The Aerospace Players present “Seussical the Musical” at the James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. Performances: Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m, Sunday at 2 p.m., plus next Thursday, July 27, at 7 p.m., as well as Friday and Saturday, July 28 and 29, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $24; $22. Call (310) 781-7171, and for more information go to aeaclubs.org.
Going for the brass ring
“Fame: The Musical” is being performed Friday and Saturday at 7:30, plus Sunday at 2 p.m., at the Norris Theatre, 27570 Norris Center Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. Presented by the Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory. Tickets, $25 to $28 general; $15 youth. (310) 544-0403 or go to palosverdesperformingarts.com.
Sir Laugh-a-lot
The “All Star Comedy Festival” features a selection of classic silent and short comedies, and it’s screening Friday and Saturday at 8:15 p.m., as well as Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 p.m., in the Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St., El Segundo. Tickets, $10 general; $8 seniors. (310) 322-2592 or go to OldTownMusicHall.org.
Hats off to their artist groups
“Celebrating PVAC Artist Groups 2017” take place with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Palos Verdes Art Center, 5504 W. Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. The seven groups are the Artists Open Group, Pacific Arts Group, Paletteers, Palos Verdes Painters, Peninsula Artists, Photographic and Digital Artists, and Third Dimension.
A Certain Groove plays funk from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday. You’ll find them on the west end of the Redondo Beach Pier. Free, and easy. Go to redondopier.com
Saturday, July 22
Find it, stay in it
A Certain Groove plays funk from to to 8 p.m. on the west end of the Redondo Beach Pier. Free, and easy. Go to redondopier.com.
Thinking on their feet
The improvisational comedy troupe Jump Start performs at 7:30 p.m. in the Second Story Theatre, 710 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. You throw them a suggestion, and they’ll run with it. Tickets, $10. Under age 12? Just five bucks for you. Phone Julie Martin, (310) 697-3674 or go to JumpStartImprov.com.
The Mark Mackay Band plays from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday in the Polliwog Amphitheater, Manhattan Beach. Free. Rules and regulations at citymb.info/summerconcerts
Sunday, July 23
“Pastel Impressions,” a group show of selected works from the Pastel Society of Southern California, is on view through July 29 at the Malaga Cove Library, Palos Verdes Estates. Pictured, “Wild Buckwheat at the Old Adobe,” . (310) 377-9584 or go to pastelsocal.com
Pump it up
The Mark Mackay Band plays from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Polliwog Amphitheater, Manhattan Beach. Free. Rules and regulations at citymb.info/summerconcerts.
Buckle up and let’s fly
“Around the World in 60 Minutes” features pianist Esther Keel with the Peninsula Symphony, conducted by Gary Berkson, performing at 5 p.m. in the Redondo Union High School Auditorium, 222 N. Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach. They’ll play such tunes as “42nd Street,” “76 Trombones,” “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” along with selections from “Chicago,” and “Aladdin,” plus Richard Addinsell’s “Warsaw Concerto” and Eric Coates’ “Londo Suite.” Free. (310) 544-0320 or go to pensym.org.
Dig through your closet
The Disco Freaks play 1970s music from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Library Park on Main Street in El Segundo (located in the 600 block). Call (310) 524-2700 or go to elsegundo.org/depts/recreation/.
“South Bay Faves,” curated by Soap Seas owner Christina Wennstrom, takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. on Monday at A Basq Kitchen, 136 N. International Boardwalk, Redondo Beach. Many local artists will be feature, plus live music by Mark Righteous and Adam Lawson. Pictured, “Wave,” by Hanna Hancock. More at soapseas.com
Monday, July 24
Local creative types, showcased
“South Bay Faves,” curated by Christina Wennstrom, takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. at A Basq Kitchen, 136 N. International Boardwalk, Redondo Beach. It’s being presented by Soap Seas and will highlight Drica Lobo Art, The Souk, Hanna Hancock, Beach & Beverly, The Pacific Stranded, Bossu Botanicals, OsoPorto, Shutter Styles Photography, Human Landscapers, Fiber & Dye, Indust-Realized, Pacha Hot Sauce, plus live music by Mark Righteous and Adam Lawson. All sorts of other goodies too. More at soapseas.com.
Tuesday, July 25
Always traveling
iPalpiti Orchestra performs selections from the “20th iPalpiti Festival of International Laureates” at 7:30 p.m. in the Rolling Hills United Methodist Church, 26438 Crenshaw Blvd. Selections announced from the stage. It’s free, but 100 percent of the donations go to the artists. (310) 316-5574 or go to ipalpiti.org/.
Wednesday, July 26
We’ll point this out
The Summer Music Series at the Point continues with the Guitar Romantica Duo, performing 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. ER